SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 05-06-2023

Dear Readers,

As SSC  CGL  notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the  SSC  CGL examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.

Q1-5 Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.

How to read passage? There are some questions that follow the passage. The questions that follow are varying in quality and range. The questions test the ability to read a passage comprehend its meaning, criticize its strength and weaknesses. Students have to show that ability by selecting the correct answer from among the choices supplied.A comprehension passage contains a number of paragraphs. Every paragraph has a central idea. It is expounded with ideas and illustrations and other references. The key sentence that gives the central idea of the paragraph may be at the beginning, middle or end of the paragraph.The student should approach the passage with an ‘open mind’ There is no place for the reader’s own opinions, assumptions and prejudices. The crux of the problem is just to understand the writer’s point of view. According to the difficulty of the passage reading speed should also be fast.

The very first step is to read the questions quickly. This gives some idea of what you should be looking for as you read the passage.The second step is to read the passage. The questions that have got located in your subconscious after reading the questions earlier will help you come to pick up anything that is relevant or important.Once you have read the questions and have started reading the passage, make sure you highlight any headings, phrases, keywords etc that can help in answering the questions. This method will help you save a lot of time, searching through the passage again.

Again reread the questions one at a time. You will get some idea of the location in the passage of material that Answers the questions. If you have no idea as to the location of material that answers the questions, go on the next question. Come back to it after you have answered the other questions.

Reread the question carefully that is still unanswered and try to find the reason. They may be analytical in nature which requires the analysis of a certain part of the passage.

A good knowledge of vocabulary is always helpful in attempting a comprehension.

Q1 Which of the following is the Third stage while reading a passage?

A. To read the question properly

B. To read the comprehension properly

C. Reading the passage, make sure you highlight any headings, phrases, keywords etc.

D. Not mentioned in the passage

Q2 Why some question can’t be answered just by reading them superficially?

A. Because they are not to the point.

B. Because they are not related to the passage.

C. They may be analytical in nature.

D. Because they are not mentioned in the passages.

Q3 Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A. A good knowledge of vocabulary is always helpful in attempting a comprehension.

B. There is no place for the reader’s own opinions, assumptions and prejudices.

C. One should start reading the passage and highlight any headings, phrases, keywords etc.

D. The first step is to read the passage.

Q4 What we should do when we have no idea as to the location of material that answers the questions?

A. Reread the paragraph in which it is mentioned.

B. Skip the Question.

C. Reread the question after attempting other questions.

D. Skip the questions and attempt it at last.

Q5 What is the meaning of the word “Expounded”?

A. Curtail

B. Explain

C. Brief

D. Laconic

Q6-10 In questions, out of four alternatives, choose the one which is best express the meaning of the given word and mark your answer-

Q6 Vivacious

A. poisonous

B. energetic

C. tricky

D. slow

Q7 Notion 

A. thought

B. fact

C. truth

D. hypothesis

Q8 Gaol

A. destination

B. garden

C. jail

D. bird

Q9 Pragmatic

A. intelligent

B. wise

C. religious

D. practical

Q10 Loathing

A. warmth

B. affectation

C. hatred

D. affection

Answers-

Q.1 (3)

Q.2 (3)

Q.3 (4)

Q.4 (3)

Q.5 (2)

Q.6 (2)

Q.7 (1)

Q.8 (3)

Q.9 (4)

Q.10 (3)