SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 11-07-2023

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.

1-5. In the following question improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

1 We have no (shortcoming) of cheap labour in India.

A. default

B. deficit

C. scarcity

D. No improvement

2 This telephone number (is not existing).

A. has not existed

B. does not exist

C. has not been existing

D. No improvement

3 He died (in the year 1960 at 11pm on 14 July).

A. on 14 July in the year 1960 at 11pm

B. in the year 1960 on 14 July at 11pm

C. at 11pm on 14 July in the year 1960

D. No improvement

4 (Due to these reason) we are all in favour of universal compulsory education.

A. Out of these reasons

B. For these reasons

C. By these reasons

D. No improvement

5 We (had nothing) to eat since 8’o clock, this morning.

A. have had nothing

B. has had nothing

C. did have nothing

D. No improvement

6-10. In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

6 Cogent

A. tentative

B. forced

C. convincing

D. truculent

7 Ponderous

A. contemplative

B. compact

C. unwieldy

D. dreamy

8 Tenuous

A. salubrious

B. lengthy

C. fragile

D. significant

9 Contrite

A. stolid

B. fascist

C. disheartened

D. apologetic

10 Juvenile

A. apathetic

B. immature

C. fawning

D. painful

Answers:-

Q.1 (3)

Q.2 (2)

Q.3 (3)

Q.4 (1)

Q.5 (4)

Q.6 (3)

Q.7 (3)

Q.8 (3)

Q.9 (4)

Q.10 (2)