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English Language - SSC CGL Previous Papers
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1. In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To expel someone from a position or place.
2. In the given question, the sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four. Janice was _________ when her husband abruptly announced that their marriage was over.
3. In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes
4. Select the antonym of to contrive.
5. Select the synonym of famished.
6. Select the word with the correct spelling.
7. Select the synonym of bristle.
8. Select the antonym of mandate.
9. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. [It is no good to cry] over past failures.
10. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Elections are likely to be held
P. in 2017 once law and order
Q. time frame has been set
R. is restored though no
11. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The thief escaped [from burning] as the noble King pardoned him.
12. In the given question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The holy prophet said, ' God helps those who help others.'
13. In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase. Easy come, easy go
14. In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase. To take the cake
15. In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A factory, where workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions.
16. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Grandfather always [finds faults] with the poor gardener.
17. Select the antonym of avid.
18. Select the synonym of bedevilment.
19. In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ phrase. cock and bull story
20. Select the antonym of ambushed.
21. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. If society considers this
P. to wonder if society itself is normal
Q. to be normal or treats it with
R. Indifference, one has
22. In the given question, the sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four. During a depression even the affluent middle class struggles to _____ out a living.
23. In the given question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. I saw the master conducting the orchestra.
24. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. This palace [has been belonging] to our family since generations.
25. In the given question, the sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four. Rational thinkers are intellectually ________ than those who accept faith without questioning the age old practices.