SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 12-09-2023

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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. Which of the following (1), (2), (3), (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase given in bold. If the highlighted part is grammatically correct, choose option 5 i.e. No correction required.

1The MSDE is responsible for facilitation of all skill development programs across the country, removal of disconnect between demand and supply of skilled manpower and skill up-gradation, for mobilized the youth and generating employment.

01. for mobilizing the youth and generating employment

02. for having mobilized the youth and generating employment

03. for the mobilizing the youth and generated employment

04. for mobilized the youth and generated employment

05. No correction required.

2 The turf wars coupled with conflict, disagreements and differences of opinion escalate into interpersonal conflict; enough to disintegrated an organization.

01. escalated into interpersonal conflict; enough to disintegrated an organization.

02. escalates into interpersonal conflict; enough to disintegrated an organization.

03. escalate into interpersonal conflict; enough to disintegrate an organization.

04. escalate into interpersonal conflict; enough to have disintegrated an organization.

05. No correction required.

3-5. In the question three words are given and below them three phrases are mentioned which may or may not define the words. You have to choose the options accordingly.

3

A. Meh

B. Somber

C. Adumbrate

I. uninspiring; unexceptional, impressed about something

II. having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.

III. give hint or indication of something

01. Only A & B are defined.

02. Only B & C are defined.

03. Only A & C are defined

04. All are defined.

05. None is defined.

4

A. Bling

B. Crunk

C. Droolworthy

I. jewelry, decoration, or clothing that attracts attention because it looks expensive

II. very excited or full of energy

III. fund a project from lots of people who usually donate a small amount.

01. Only A & C are defined.

02. Only A & B are defined.

03. Only B and C are defined.

04. All are defined.

05. None is defined.

5

A. Freegan

B. Hangry

C. Infomania

I. a person who rejects consumerism and seeks to help the environment by reducing waste

II. bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger

III. the compulsive desire to check or accumulate news and information

01. Only A & B are defined.

02. Only B & C are defined.

03. Only A & C are defined.

04. All are defined.

05. None is defined.

6-10. Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark your answer as (5).

6 A top American lawmaker has (1)/ said the economic reforms unleashed (2)/ by India not only would boost its growth (3)/ but also accelerate the Indo-US relationship. (4)/ No Error (5)

01. (1)

02. (2)

03. (3)

04. (4)

05. (5)

7 Researchers identified cells that contained (1)/ only maternal or paternal genes in six (2)/ different parts of the mouse brains which controlled (3)/ different cognitive functions, from eating habits to memory. (4)/ No Error (5)

01. (1)

02. (2)

03. (3)

04. (4)

05. (5)

8 A category of genes known as "conditioned genes" (1)/ are thought to work only if (2)/ they came from the mother (3)/ in some cases and the father in other cases. (4)/ No Error (5)

01. (1)

02. (2)

03. (3)

04. (4)

05. (5)

9 Wounds are likely to heal (1)/ much more slowly and considering (2)/ the survival risks and the cost of space missions, (3)/ healing wounds as faster as possible is crucial. (4)/ No Error (5)

01. (1)

02. (2)

03. (3)

04. (4)

05. (5)

10 Seeking to give a greater momentum to their strategic relationship,(1)/ India and France discussed about a wide spectrum of issues, including defence (2)/ and terrorism, with the French side saying the bilateral ties should (3)/ move forward with the speed of a Rafale fighter jet. (4)/ No Error (5)

01. (1)

02. (2)

03. (3)

04. (4)

05. (5)

Answers:-

Q.1 (1)

Q.2 (3)

Q.3 (4)

Q.4 (2)

Q.5 (4)

Q.6 (3)

Q.7 (5)

Q.8 (3)

Q.9 (4)

Q.10 (2)