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o, o, .w, , b, rd, , CONTENTS, , o, , b, , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , SSCSTUDY.COM, , Synonyms, , 1-8, , 2., , Antonyms, , 9-16, , 3., , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, , 17-31, , 4., , Spotting Errors, , 32-43, , 5., , Sentence Improvement, , 44-56, , 6., , One Word Substitution, , 57-65, , 7., , Spelling Test, , 66-70, , 8., , Parajumbles, , 71-74, , 9., , Idioms/Phrases, , 75-84, , 10. Speeches/Voices, , 85-90, , 11. Reading Comprehension, English Supplement, , 91-110, 111-120, , PRACTICE SETS, Practice Set-1, , PS-1-3, , Practice Set-2, , PS-4-6, , Practice Set-3, , PS-7-9, , Practice Set-4, , PS-10-12, , Practice Set-5, , PS-13-15, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , 1.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , R, , o, , o, , b, , 1, , o, .w, , b, , PT E, A, CH, , h, , a, , https://sscstudy.com/, , rd, , Synonyms, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), 1., , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , Luxuriant, (a) Luxury loving, (c) Rich, Cantankerous, (a) Cancerous, (c) Quarrelsome, Onus, (a) Sadness, (c) Responsibility, Derision, (a) Humiliation, (c) Ridicule, Trite, (a) Commonplace, (c) Brief, , (b) Lovely, (d) Abundant, (b) Ferocious, (d) Fissiparous, (b) Happiness, (d) Criticism, (b) Embarrassment, (d) Condemnation, (b) Clever, (d) Impudent, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6–10) : In the following questions, out of the, four alternatives. Choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), 6., , Debacle, (a) Decline, (c) Discomfiture, 7. Ostracise, (a) Banish, (c) Beguile, 8. Prophylactic, (a) Antagonistic, (c) Preventive, 9. Coddle, (a) Huddle, (c) Protect, 10. Flimsy, (a) Funny, (c) Weak, , (b) Downfall, (d) Degeneration, (b) Belittle, (d) Besiege, (b) Toxic, (d) Purgative, (b) Satisfy, (d) Cheat, (b) Irrational, (d) Partisan, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11–15) : In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), 11. Loquacious, (a) Talkative, (c) Content, , (b) Slow, (d) Unclear, , 12. Vindictive, (a) Imaginative, (c) Spiteful, 13. Inclement, (a) Selfish, (c) Unfavourable, 14. Genial, (a) Cordial, (c) Careful, 15. Accrue, (a) Accumulate, (c) Grow, , (b) Accusative, (d) Aggressive, (b) Active, (d) Inactive, (b) Unselfish, (d) Specific, (b) Accommodate, (d) Suffice, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 16. Barren, (a) Good, (c) Unproductive, 17. Infamy, (a) Notoriety, (c) Integrity, 18. Intrepid, (a) Hesitant, (c) Extrovert, 19. Prodigal, (a) Exclusive, (c) Lavish, 20. Perspicuous, (a) Relevant, (c) Brief, , (b) Wholesome, (d) Profitable, (b) Glory, (d) Familiarity, (b) Fearless, (d) Rash, (b) Productive, (d) Carefree, (b) Precise, (d) Clear, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as, your answer., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 21. Nexus, (a) Connection, (c) Deficit, 22. Mammoth, (a) Straight, (c) Wild, 23. Hyperbole, (a) Expansion, (c) Decoration, 24. Eulogy, (a) Apology, (c) Speech, , (b) Distance, (d) Difference, (b) Huge, (d) Greedy, (b) Imitation, (d) Exaggeration, (b) Address, (d) Praise, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions out of the, four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (b) Garden, (d) Bird, (b) Affectation, (d) Affection, (b) Wise, (d) Practical, (b) Fact, (d) Hypothesis, (b) Energetic, (d) Slow, , 39., , (b), (d), , Loud, True, , (b), (d), , Authentic, Real, , (b), (d), , Significant, Ordinary, , (b), (d), , Astute, Arrogant, , (b) formal, (d) outdated, (b) illusive, (d) assertive, (b) gently, (d) quickly, (b) needs, (d) eccentricities, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 48) : Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word., 46., 47., 48., , Apprise :, (a) Praise, (c) Conceal, Periodic :, (a) Infrequent, (c) Occasional, Gruesome :, (a) Sullen, (c) Exhausting, , (SSC CHSL 2012), (b) Inform, (d) Assess, (b) Continuous, (d) Regular, (b) Hideous, (d) Insulting, , DIRECTIONS (49-53) : In the following questions, out of the, four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., 49. Abnormal, (a) Unnatural, (c) Unique, 50. Venal, (a) Corrupt, (c) Legible, 51. Conjurer, (a) Magician, (c) Performer, 52. Invoice, (a) Word, (c) Statement, 53. Ameliorate, (a) Improve, (c) Motivate, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013), (b) Aggressive, (d) Informal, (b) Comprehensible, (d) Forgivable, (b) Jester, (d) Trickster, (b) Sound, (d) Language, (b) Degrade, (d) Agree, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 54-55) : out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word., (SSC CHSL 2013), 54., , Wily, (a) Angry, (c) Stupid, , (b) Wise, (d) Cunning, , m, o, , 45., , (b) instant, (d) discreet, , .c, s, , (b) Casual, (d) Formal, , (SSC SI 2012), , s, , 44., , Indiscriminate, (a) undifferentiated, (c) sensible, Literal, (a) verbatim, (c) idealistic, Intricate, (a) puzzling, (c) complicated, Expeditiously, (a) rudely, (c) meekly, Idiosyncrasies, (a) demands, (c) ideologies, , re, p, , (b) Disclose, (d) Surround, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), , 38., , rd, , 43., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 - 40) : In the following questions out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., , 37., , o, .w, , (b) Task, (d) Blunder, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), , Vociferous, (a) Violent, (c) Secret, Fictional, (a) Genuine, (c) Fanciful, Trivial, (a) Crucial, (c) Vital, Impudent, (a) Vigilant, (c) Insolent, , 41., 42., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word as your answer., 31. Gaol, (a) Destination, (c) Jail, 32. Loathing, (a) Warmth, (c) Hatred, 33. Pragmatic, (a) Intelligent, (c) Religious, 34. Notion, (a) Thought, (c) Truth, 35. Vivacious, (a) Poisonous, (c) Tricky, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word., , (b) Commencement, (d) Development, , (b) Patience, (d) Relevance, , b, , 26. Annexure, (a) Retirement, (c) Attachment, 27. Errand, (a) Energy, (c) Mistake, 28. Bequeath, (a) Give, (c) Scold, 29. Nonchalant, (a) Imaginary, (c) Neutral, 30. Forbearance, (a) Deliverance, (c) Extravagance, , Supportive, Flashy, , o, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), , (b), (d), , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30) : In question nos. 161 to 165, out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet., , Pompous, (a) Pretentious, (c) Demanding, , b, , 40., (b) Threateningly, (d) Hideously, , h, , 25. Menacingly, (a) Dangerously, (c) Harmfully, , Synonyms, , a, , 2, , 36., , https://sscstudy.com/

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 68–70): Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given ., b, , (b) Verity, (d) Simplicity, , o, , o, , b, , 59. Garrulous, (a) Talkative, (c) Cocative, 60. Tinsel, (a) Tinkle, (c) Tin, 61. Labyrinth, (a) Meandering, (c) Pacing, , (b) Sedative, (d) Positive, (b) Decoration, (d) Colourful, (b) Rotating, (d) Wriggling, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 62-64): In these questions out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., (SSC CGL 1st, 62. Citadel, (a) Metropolis, (c) Fortress, 63. Stern, (a) Lenient, (c) Stem, 64. Aberration, (a) Justification, (c) Deviation, , Sit. 2013), , (b) Mansion, (d) Palace, (b) Young, (d) Strict, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 65. Condone, (a) Forgive, (c) Forget, 66. Analogy, (a) Difference, (c) Addition, 67. Allure, (a) Extol, (c) Entice, , (b) Support, (d) Defend, , (b) To neglect, (d) To differ, , (SSC Multitasking 2014), 74., , 75., , 76., , Disgrace, (a) Disrespect, (c) Disregard, Striking, (a) Attractive, (c) Funny, Fiasco, (a) Festival, (c) Fortune, , (b) Jealousy, (d) Shame, (b) Violent, (d) Hateful, (b) Failure, (d) Feast, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-79): Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word., (SSC CGL 2014), 77., , 78., , (b) Comparison, (d) Deletion, 79., (b) Excite, (d) Elicit, , (b) Throw, (d) Obstacle, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 74-76): In question no. 95 to 97, out of the, four alternative, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., , (b) Intensification, (d) Rationality, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 65-67) : In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., , (b) Uncivilized, (d) Barber’s, , Persist, (a) Resist, (c) Quit, Eventually, (a) Previously, (c) Finally, Impeccable, (a) Remarkable, (c) Flawless, , (b) Leave, (d) Insist, (b) Briefly, (d) Successfully, (b) Unbelievable, (d) Displeasing, , m, o, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), , (SSC Multitasking 2013), 71. Barbaric, (a) Thorny, (c) Premeditated, 72. Hurdle, (a) Suspicion, (c) Opposition, 73. Deter, (a) To hinder, (c) To disapprove, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59-61) : In questions below, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-73) : In questions below, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., , s, , 56. Advocate:, (a) Predict, (b) Pronounce, (c) Support, (d) Determine, 57. Preamble :, (a) Definition, (b) Mediation, (c) Conclusion, (d) Introduction, 58. Students are asked to collate for an important programme by, the principal., (a) Assemble, (b) Describe, (c) Narrate, (d) Prescribe, , 68. Parsimony, (a) expenditure, (b) bankruptcy, (c) bribery, (d) miserliness, 69. Tribulation, (a) palpitation, (b) suffering, (c) weakness, (d) stimulation, 70. The Prime Minister goes on the ramparts of the Red Fort to, hoist the National Flag., (a) rompway, (b) staircase, (c) parapet, (d) scaffold, , re, p, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-58) : In question numbers, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given., , o, .w, , Temerity, (a) Paucity, (c) Audacity, , h, , 55., , 3, , a, , Synonyms

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (b) measure, (d) enter, (b) liberal, (d) broad, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 85-89) : In questions below, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., (SSC CHSL 2014), 85., 86., 87., 88., 89., , Persevere, (a) Fickle, (c) Constant, Petition, (a) Rotation, (c) Appeal, Proposition, (a) Intimation, (c) Proposal, Vivacious, (a) Imaginary, (c) Perceptible, Sporadic, (a) Timely, (c) Frequent, , (b) Persist, (d) Polite, (b) Administration, (d) Vocation, (b) Protestation, (d) Invitation, (b) Lively, (d) Languid, , DIRECTONS (Qs. 98-101) : In questions below, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., (SSC CHSL 2015), 98., , Pawn, (a) Scrounge, (c) Pledge, 99. Maestro, (a) Admirer, (c) Novice, 100. Feeble, (a) Playful, (c) Small, 101. Chastise, (a) Upbraid, (c) Chase, , (b) Hire, (d) Sponge, (b) Employee, (d) Genius, (b) Pretty, (d) Weak, (b) Monitor, (d) Praise, , (SSC CHSL 2015), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 90-92): In the following Three Questions,, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses, the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet., 90. Devout, (a) Solemn, (c) Dedicated, 91. Predilection, (a) Favour, (c) Prejudice, 92. Effigy, (a) Dummy, (c) Reflection, , (b) guess, (d) bias, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 102-105) : Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word., , (b) Scattered, (d) Irrelevant, , (SSC CGL 1st, , (b) fantastic, (d) authenticity, , Sit. 2015), , (b) Loyal, (d) Pious, (b) Whim, (d) Preference, (b) Imagery, (d) Organ, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 93-97) : In questions below out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015), , 102. Vocation, (a) virtue, (c) break up, 103. Limpid, (a) ruffled, (c) lopsided, 104. Merge, (a) blend, (c) mixture, 105. Gourmet, (a) fussy, (c) gastronome, , (b) holiday, (d) occupation, (b) crippled, (d) clear, (b) meet, (d) contact, (b) constant, (d) praise, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-109): In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), 106. Board, (a) Frame, (c) Food, , (b) Lodging, (d) Furniture, , m, o, , 97., , (b) deference, (d) fearful, , .c, s, , (b) announce, (d) denounce, , s, , 96., , re, p, , 84., , (b) anger, (d) hatred, , rd, , 83., , 95., , o, .w, , 82., , (b) despise, (d) fierce, , (b) denounce, (d) quake, , b, , 81., , Scorn, (a) concise, (c) bias, Catastrophe, (a) tragedy, (c) violence, Abjure, (a) renounce, (c) pronounce, Assess, (a) overload, (c) permit, Elastic, (a) free, (c) flexible, , o, , 94., , (b) destroy, (d) deduce, , o, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2014), , Annihilate, (a) initiate, (c) solve, Quarry, (a) quest, (c) victim, Interference, (a) honour, (c) obstruction, Verisimilitude, (a) festive, (c) grotesque, Conjecture, (a) knowledge, (c) truth, , b, , 93., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 80-84) : In questions below, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning, of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet., 80., , Synonyms, , a, , 4

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (b) Compassionate, (d) Savage, (b) Jog, (d) Gallop, (b) Forever, (d) Short term, (b) Misery, (d) Spirituality, (b) Revert, (d) Glory, , m, o, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), 114. Brutal, (a) Sympathetic, (c) Humane, 115. Stroll, (a) Walk, (c) Trat, 116. Eternal, (a) Time being, (c) Temporary, 117. Adversity, (a) Familiarity, (c) Seniority, 118. Revel, (a) Reveal, (c) Make Merry, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 114-118) : In the following Five Questions., Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses, the meaning of the given word and marl: it in the Answer Sheet., , s, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 112-113) : In the following question, out of, the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., , rd, , (b), (d), , (b) Console, (d) Discourage, , o, .w, , (b), (d), , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), Intelligent, Wasteful, (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), Oath, Forsake, , b, , 110. Profligate, (a) Talkative, (c) Unconventional, 111. Forswear, (a) Swear, (c) Abuse, , o, , DIRECTONS : (Qs. 110-111) : In the following question, out of, the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the, meaning of the given word., , Silly, Gullible, , o, , (b) Lava, (d) spit, (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (b) draw, (d) subscribe, , 112. Credulous, (a) Funny, (b), (c) Innoccent (d), 113. Reassure, (a) Comfort, (c) Inspire, , b, , (b) Argue, (d) Read, , h, , 107. Peruse, (a) Follow, (c) Reduce, 108. Spume, (a) foam, (c) poison, 109. Conscript, (a) draftee, (c) encircle, , 5, , a, , Synonyms

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Synonyms, , 9., , 10., , 11., , 12., , 13., 14., 15., , 19. (c), , 20. (b), 21. (a), 22. (b), 23. (d), , 24. (d), , 25. (b), 26. (c), 27. (b), 28. (a), 29. (b), , 30. (b), , 31. (c), 32. (c), 33. (d), , 34. (a), 35. (b), 36. (b), , m, o, , 8., , 18. (b), , .c, s, , 7., , 17. (a), , s, , 6., , 16. (c), , grow over a period of time. Therefore grow in the correct, mearest word., The word Barren (Adjective) means: not good enough, for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive., The word Infamy (Noun) means: the state of being well, known for something bad or an evil act notoriety., The word Intrepid (Adjective) means : very brave not, afraid of danger or difficulties fearless., The word Prodigal (Adjective) means : too willing to, spend money or waste time, energy or materials, extravagant lavish., The word Perspicuous (Adjective) means precise clear, and accurate., The word Nexus (Noun) means : a complicated series, of connections between different things; connection., The word Mammoth (Adjective) means : extremely large;, huge., The word Hyperbole (Noun) means : a way of speaking, or writing that makes something sound better, more, exciting than it really is; exaggeration., The word Eulogy (Noun) means : speech or piece of, writing praising somebody/something very much :, praise., The word Menacingly (Adverb) means : seeming likely, to cause you harm or danger; threateningly., The word Annexure (Noun) means : attachment;, appendix, The word Errand (Noun) means : a job that you do for, somebody; task, The word Bequeath (Verb) means : pass something, on to someone else; give, The word Nonchalant (Adjective), means : careless; indifferent; behaving in a calm and, relaxed way; casual., The word Forbearance (Noun) means : patience; the, quality of being patient and sympathetic towards other, people., The word Gaol (Noun) means : a place for the, confinement of accused person; put someone in jail., The word Loathing (Noun), means : a strong feeling of hatred., The word Pragmatic (Adjective), means : practical, busy; realistic; solving problems in, a practical and sensible way rather than by having, fixed ideas or theories., The word Notion (Noun) means : belief; desire;, intention; thought., The word Vivacious (Adjective) means : having a lively,, attractive personality; energetic., The meaning of word Vociferous (Adjective) is :, outspoken, blunt. Its synonym should be : Loud., , re, p, , 5., , rd, , 4., , o, .w, , 3., , b, , 2., , (d) The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means : growing, thickly and strongly; rich in something that is pleasant, or beautiful; abundant., (c) The word Cantankerous (Adjective) means : bad, tempered and always complaining., Hence, the words cantankerous and quarrelsome are, synonymous., (c) The word Onus (Noun) means : the responsibility for, something., (c) The word Derision (Noun) means : rodicule; mockery;, a strong feeling that somebody/something is, ridiculous and not worth considering seriously., (a) The word Trite (Adjective) means : dull and boring, because it has been expressed so many times before;, not original; banal; very ordinary and containing, nothing that is interesting or important., Hence, the words trite and commonplace are, synonymous., (b) The word Debacle (Noun) means : an event or a situation, that is a suden or complete failure., Hence, the words debacle and downfall are, synonymous., (a) The word Ostracise (Verb) means : to refuse to let, somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun., Hence the words banish and ostracise are, synonymous., (c) The word Prohylactic means : course of action used to, prevent a disease., Hence, the words prophylactic and preventive are, synonymous., (b) The word Coddle (Verb) means: to treat somebody with, too much care and attention, pamper, cosset., Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous., (c) The word Flimsy (Ajective) means : badly made and, not strong enough: thin and easily torn., Hence, the words flimsy and weak are synonymous., (a) The word Loquacious (Adjective) means : talking a lot;, talkative. Option (a) is the right synonym while others, have different meanings., (c) The word Vindictive (Adjective) means : trying to harm, or upset somebody or showing that you want to,, because you think that they have harmed you; spiteful;, revengeful. Option (c) spiteful is the correct synonym, as it means-having or showing a desire to harm, anger, or defeat someone., (c) The word Inclement (Adjective) means : not pleasant;, unfavourable; cold, wet etc., (a) The word Genial (Adjective) means : friendly and, cheerful; affable; cordial., (a) The word Accrue (Verb) means : to increase over a, period of time; to allow a sum of money or debts to, , o, , 1., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , 6

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The word Abnormal (Adjective) means: unusual,, irregular ; unnatural ; different from what is usual., Look at the sentence :, They thought his behaviour was abnormal., , 50. (a), , The word Venal (Adjective) means : corrupt; prepared, to do dishonest or immoral thing in return for money., Look at the sentence :, Venal leaders should be denied vote., , 51. (a), , The word Conjurer (Noun) means: a person who, performs magic tricks ; magician., , 52. (c), , The word Invoice (Noun) means: list of goods that have, been sold ; bill ; statement., , 53. (a), , The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: to make something, better; improve., 54. (d) 'Wily' means 'cunning' which also means skillful or, clever., 55. (c) 'Audacity' best expresses the meaning of 'temerity', which also means 'arrogance' or the quality of being, confident., , m, o, , 49. (a), , .c, s, , 48. (b), , s, , 46. (b), 47. (d), , re, p, , 45. (d), , rd, , 44. (d), , o, .w, , 43. (c), , b, , 42. (a), , o, , 41. (a), , o, , 40. (a), , 56. (c) Advocate means to argue for or support a cause., 57. (d) Preamble is a statement made at the beginning of, something., 58. (a) Collate refers to, arranging in the correct order. Option, (a) assemble is the correct synonym., 59. (a) The word Garrulous (Adjective) means : talkative;, talking a lot., 60. (b) The word Tinsel (Noun/Adjective) means : strips of, shiny material like metal used as decorations., 61. (a) The word Labyrinth (Noun) means : a place that has, many confusing path's or passage. The correct synonym, meandering that means, to have a lot of curves on a, path., 62. (c) The word Citadel (Noun) means : a castle on high, ground where people could go when the city was being, attacked, fortress., 63. (d) The word Stern (Adjective) means : strict; harsh, serious and difficult., 64. (c) The word Aberration (Noun) means : deviation;, unusual action., 65. (a) Condone and forgive are similar in meaning., 66. (b) Analogy denotes comparison., 67. (c) Allure and entice both denote provoking someone to, do something through (often false or exaggerated), promises or persuasion., 68. (d) Parsimony means the quality of being very unwilling, to sperial money. option (d) expresses the correct, meaning., 69. (b) Tribulation means, unhapiness, pain or suffering., 70. (c) Ramparts and Parapet are synonymous and mean: a, low wall at the edge of a platform, 71. (b) Barbaric means uncivilised, 72. (d) Hurdle means obstacle, 73. (a) Deter means to hinder, 74. (d) Disgrace means a state of shame., 75. (a) Striking means extraordinary, attractive., 76. (b) Fiasco means a complete failure., 77. (d) 'Persist' means 'to insist'., 78. (c) 'Eventually' means 'finally'., 79. (c) 'Impeccable' means 'flawless'., 80. (b) Scorn means contempt toward something., 81. (a) Catastrophe means an event causing great and usually, sudden damage or suffering., 82. (a) Abjure means solemnly renounce., 83. (b) Assess means to get measure of., 84. (c) Elastic means able to encompass much variety and, change; flexible and adaptable., 85. (b) Persevere means continue in a course of action even, in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of, success. Persist means continue in an opinion or, course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition., 86. (c) Petition means a formal written request, typically one, signed by many people, appealing to authority in, respect of a particular cause., 87. (c) Proposition means a plan or scheme proposed., b, , 39. (c), , h, , 38. (d), , The meaning of word Fictional (Adjective) is :, Imaginary, unreal, fabricated, mythical, Its synonym should be : fanciful, The meaning of word Trivial (Adjective) is : not, important., Its synonym should be : ordinary., The meaning of word Impudent (Adjective) is :, not showing due respect for another person., Insolent the correct synonym means–to show a rude, and arrogant attitude., It’s synonyms should be : Insolent., The meaning of word pompous (Adjective) is : self, Important., It’s synonym should be : Pretentious., The meaning of Indiscriminate (adj.) : random, chaotic, “Undifferentiated” best expresses the meaning of the, given word., The meaning of Literal (adj.): exact, real. “Verbatim”, means exactly the same words., The meaning of Intricate (adj.): complicated, elaborate., “Complicated” word best expresses the meaning of, given word., The meaning of Expeditiously (adverb) : actively,, intently. “Quickly” word best expresses the meaning, of given word., The meaning of idiosyncrasies (noun) : oddity, way of, doing something in an unusual way “Eccentricities”, word best expresses the meaning of given word., Apprise means to inform someone., Periodic means happening regularly over a period of, time., Gruesome means disgusting and therefore option (b), is correct as 'hideous' means very usly or disgusting., , 7, , a, , 37. (c), , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Synonyms

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Synonyms, , h, , a, , 103. (d) ‘Limpid’ means perfectly clear. Therefore, clear is the, correct synonym of Limpid., 104. (a) ‘Merge’ means to blend or combine to form a single, entity. Therefore, blend is the correct synonym of, Merge., 105. (c) ‘Gourmet’ means a connoisseur of good food. Whereas, Gastronome means a lover of good food. Therefore,, ‘Gastronome’ is the synonym of ‘Gourmet’., 106. (c) Board means daily meals that you pay for when you, are paying to stay at a hotel., 107. (d) Peruse means examine or consider with attention and, in detail. "Please peruse this report at your leisure.", 108. (a) Spume means bubbles that form on ocean waves. Lava,, poison and spit do not correspond to the given word., 109. (a) Conscription, or drafting is the compulsory enlistment, of people in a national service., 110. (d) Profligate means wasting money material foolishly., 111. (d) Forswear means to give up something option (d), forsave is correct., 112. (d) Credulous- Having Or Showing Too Great A readiness, to believe things., Gullible- easily persuaded to believe something., 113. (a) Reassure-make someone feel less afraid up set or, doubtful, Comfort- a person that makes you fell less upset, 114. (d), 115. (a), 116. (b), 117. (b), 118. (c), o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , 88. (b) Vivacious means attractively lively and animated., 89. (b) Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only, in a few places; scattered or isolated., 90. (d) 'Devout' means deeply religious or pious., 91. (d) 'Predilection' means a predisposition in favour of, something; A strong liking; preference., 92. (a) Effigy means a representation of a person (especially, in the form of sculpture); hence, dummy., 93. (b) Annihilate means to destroy utterly., 94. (a) Quarry means a quest or pursuit for an object., 95. (c) Interference means act of interfering or obstructing., 96. (d) Verisimilitude means the state of being similar. Therefore,, authenticity is the correct meaning of verisimilitude., 97. (b) Conjecture means an opinion or guess formed on the, basis of incomplete information., 98. (c) Pawn as a noun means something given as security, for loan; a pleage or gaurantee. Therefore, ‘Pledge’, is the synonym of ‘Pawn’., 99. (d) ‘Maestro’ means a person who is an expert in a, particular sphere. Genius refers to an intelligent, person who possesses exceptional skill in a particular, area. Therefore ‘genius’ is the synonym of ‘maestre’., 100. (d) ‘Feeble’ means lacking physical strength. Therefore,, ‘weak’ is the correct synony in of ‘Feeble., 101. (a) ‘Chastise’ means to rebuke or scold severely., ‘Upbraid’ means to find fault with someone or scold., Therefore, ‘upbraid’ is the synonym of ‘chastise., 102. (d) ‘Vocation’ means the work in which a person is, employed or occupation. Therefore, occupation is the, synonym of vocation., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 8

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h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , R, , o, , o, , b, , 2, , o, .w, , b, , PT E, A, CH, , rd, , Antonyms, , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , Florid, (a) Weak, (c) Monotonous, Verity, (a) Sanctity, (c) Falsehood, Perspicuity, (a) Vagueness, (c) Unfairness, Fervent, (a) Inexcilable, (c) Dispassionate, Meandering, (a) Sliding, (c) Strained, , (b) Pale, (d) Ugly, (b) Reverence, (d) Rarity, (b) Dullness, (d) Unwillingness, (b) Enduring, (d) Subdued, (b) Slopping, (d) Straight, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions, choose, the word opposite in meaning to the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), 6., , Jettison, (a) Accept, (c) Preserve, 7. Ameliorate, (a) Improve, (c) Soften, 8. Grotesque, (a) Natural, (c) Whimsical, 9. Devious, (a) Straight, (c) Simple, 10. Evanescent, (a) Imminent, (c) Pervasive, , (b) Reward, (d) Consent, (b) Depend, (d) Worsen, (b) Odd, (d) Sinful, (b) Obvious, (d) Superficial, (b) Permanent, (d) Immanent, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In the following questions, out of the, four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the, given word., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), 11. Accord, (a) Disagreement, (c) Disrespect, 12. Infirmity, (a) Employment, (c) Strength, , (b) Welcome, (d) Conformity, (b) Indisposition, (d) Weakness, , 13. Feasible, (a) Useful, (c) Uneven, 14. Meticulous, (a) Forgetful, (c) Careless, 15. Synthetic, (a) Natural, (c) Cosmetic, , (b) Impractical, (d) Important, (b) Destructive, (d) Flagrant, (b) Plastic, (d) Apathetic, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 16. Liberty, (a) Serenity, (b) Slavery, (c) Serfdom, (d) Subordination, 17. Disorderly, (a) Chaotic, (b) Organized, (c) Adjusted, (d) Arranged, 18. Elevation, (a) Reduction, (b) Humiliation, (c) Depression, (d) Debasement, 19. Glossy, (a) Dull, (b) Shining, (c) Weary, (d) Tired, 20. Appropriate, (a) Dissimilar, (b) Incomparable, (c) Unsuitable, (d) Disparate, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-22) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word as your answer., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 21. Impeccable, (a) Faulty, (b) Tedious, (c) Flashy, (d) Boring, 22. Amalgamate, (a) Separate, (b) Combine, (c) Assimilate, (d) Integrate, 23. Zenith, (a) Climax, (b) Crisis, (c) Acme, (d) Nadir, 24. Influx, (a) Reflex, (b) Deflection, (c) Effluent, (d) Exodus, 25. Orderly, (a) Semitic, (b) Colic, (c) Democratic, (d) Chaotic, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), 1., , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions choose the, word opposite in meaning to the given word.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Antonyms, , h, , a, , 10, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word)., (SSC Sub Inc. 2012), 41. Resourcefulness, (a) Scarcity, (b) Stupidity, (c) Incompetence, (d) Bankruptcy, 42. Evolve, (a) Withdraw, (b) Withhold, (c) Suspend, (d) Stop, 43. Antiquated, (a) Renewed, (b) Unique, (c) Modern, (d) Renovated, 44. Pathetic, (a) Comic, (b) Ridiculous, (c) Dramatic, (d) Trivial, 45. Fastidious, (a) Ugly, (b) Shabby, (c) Shallow, (d) Discourteous, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): In the following questions, choose, the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 31. Hasten, (a) Dash, (b) Dawdle, (c) Hurry, (d) Scurry, 32. Spirited, (a) Animated, (b) Excited, (c) Lively, (d) Dull, 33. Forthright, (a) Blunt, (b) Tricky, (c) Candid, (d) Plainspoken, 34. Antagonism, (a) Cordiality, (b) Animosity, (c) Hostility, (d) Enmity, 35. Vanity, (a) Humanity, (b) Humility, (c) Pretension, (d) Arrogance, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46-48) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., (SSC CHSL 2012), 46. Knack :, (a) Talent, (b) Dullness, (c) Dexterity, (d) Balance, 47. Pernicious :, (a) Prolonged, (b) Ruinous, (c) Ruthless, (d) Beneficial, 48. Opulence :, (a) Luxury, (b) Transparency, (c) Weath, (d) Poverty, , o, , o, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 52-54) : Choose the word opposite in, meaning to the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), 52. Cordial, (a) Fast, (b) Heartfelt, (c) Friendly, (d) Hostile, 53. Instinctive, (a) Innate, (b) Rational, (c) Inherent, (d) Inborn, 54. Venial, (a) Minor, (b) Pardonable, (c) Unpardonable, (d) Clean, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 49-51) : Choose the work opposite in meaning, to the given ., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 49. Ambiguous :, (a) Easy, (b) Plain, (c) Clear, (d) Simple, 50. Accolade :, (a) Permeate, (b) Blame, (c) Reticent, (d) Decorate, 51. Wary :, (a) Rash, (b) Conscientious, (c) Daring, (d) Thrifty, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36-40) : In the following questions choose, the word opposite in meaning to the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), 36. Cultivated, (a) Crude, (b) Genteel, (c) Suave, (d) Refined, 37. Impertinent, (a) Insolent, (b) Impudent, (c) Cheeky, (d) Courteous, 38. Divulge, (a) Disseminate, (b) Dissemble, (c) Publicize, (d) Transmit, 39. Appreciation, (a) Aspersions, (b) Admiration, (c) Commendation, (d) Compliment, 40. Supple, (a) Pliant, (b) Pliable, (c) Rigid, (d) Flexible, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), 26. Amenable, (a) Acquiescent, (b) Distrustful, (c) Inattentive, (d) Unwilling, 27. Conspicuous, (a) Blatant, (b) Definite, (c) Obvious, (d) Obsure, 28. Reproof, (a) Approbation, (b) Apposition, (c) Condemnation, (d) Appropriation, 29. Niggard, (a) Avaricious, (b) Extravagant, (c) Generous, (d) Miserly, 30. Exotic, (a) Conventional, (d) Poor, (c) Inexpensive, (d) Indigenous

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 69-70) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., o, , o, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 55-57) : In these questions choose the word, opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it., , b, , (b) Construct, (d) Renovate, (b) Societal, (d) Solitary, , (SSC Multitasking 2013), 71. Indolent, (a) Solvent, (c) Malovolent, 72. Coherent, (a) Distorted, (c) Inept, 73. Brutal, (a) Adamant, (c) Fearless, , (b) Diligent, (d) Brilliant, (b) Disorganized, (d) Carefree, (b) Humane, (d) Criminal, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 74-76): Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., , (b) Vague, (d) Idealistic, , (SSC CGL 2014), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 61–63): Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., (SSC CGL 1 Sit. 2013), st, , (b) Stupidity, (d) Insanity, , 74., 75., 76., , (b) Transparent, (d) Blunt, , Predilection, (a) Predicament, (c) Aversion, Pompous, (a) Uppish, (c) Meek, Serene, (a) Calm, (c) Ruffled, , (b) Afterthought, (d) Postponement, (b) Humble, (d) Grandiose, (b) Angry, (d) Bitter, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-81) : In questions below, choose the word, opposite in meaning to the given word., , (b) Accidentally, (d) Deliberately, , (SSC Sub Inc. 2014), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 64-68) : In the following questions, choose, the word opposite in meaning to the given word., , 77., , (SSC SI 2013), , 78., , (b) Response, (d) Agreement, , 79., , (b) Profuse, (d) Noble, , 80., , (b) Definite, (d) Irregular, , 81., , (b) Triple, (d) Double, (b) Normalization, (d) Consternation, , Safe, (a) Rash, (c) Beneficial, Redundant, (a) Repentant, (c) Singular, Fair, (a) Untrue, (c) Coarse, Boisterous, (a) Serenity, (c) Cheerful, Substantial, (a) Flimsy, (c) Actual, , (b) Insecure, (d) Harsh, (b) Surplus, (d) Required, (b) Unjust, (d) Harsh, (b) Calm, (d) Courageous, (b) Hefty, (d) Excess, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 82-86) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., (SSC CHSL 2014), , m, o, , .c, s, , (SSC CGL 1 Sit. 2013), , 64. Debacle, (a) Success, (c) Acceptance, 65. Abusive, (a) Laudatory, (c) Effusive, 66. Amorphous, (a) Amoral, (c) Perfect, 67. Unitary, (a) Single, (c) Multiple, 68. Adulteration, (a) Purification, (c) Rejuvenation, , (b) Continue, (d) Quench, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-73) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , (b) Quiet, (d) Peace, , st, , 61. Lunacy, (a) Sanity, (c) Sensibility, 62. Obtuse, (a) Sharp-witted, (c) Timid, 63. Inadvertently, (a) Secretly, (c) Completely, , s, , (b) Inactive, (d) Domestic, , (b) Colourful, (d) Dull, , re, p, , 70., , Insipid, (a) Tasty, (c) Colourless, Relinquish, (a) Relish, (c) Vanish, , rd, , (b) Diminish, (d) Increase, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 58-60) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., 58. Fabricate, (a) Unearth, (c) Demolish, 59. Gregarious, (a) Sociable, (c) Unsociable, 60. Pragmatic, (a) Indefinite, (c) Optimistic, , (SSC CHSL 2013), 69., , o, .w, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 55. Dwindle, (a) Decrease, (c) Shrink, 56. Dormant, (a) Active, (c) Dorsal, 57. Tranquility, (a) Disturbance, (c) Serenity, , 11, , a, , Antonyms

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (b) Break, (d) Resume, (b) Bliss, (d) Pride, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 90-92): In the following three Questions,, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word., (SSC CGL 1 Sit. 2015), st, , 90. Tremulous, (a) Steady, (c) Young, 91. Fake, (a) Fanciful, (c) Ideal, 92. Disconsolate, (a) Joyous, (c) Unprejudiced, , DIRECTONS (Qs. 101-104) : Choose the word opposite in, meaning to the given word., (SSC CHSL 2015), 101. Bizarre, (a) Ridiculous, (c) Comical, 102. Guilty, (a) Honest, (c) Sorry, 103. Accusation, (a) Complaint, (c) Exculpation, 104. Appoint, (a) Reward, (c) Disunite, , (b) Ordinary, (d) Droll, (b) Innocent, (d) Dubious, (b) Felicitation, (d) Encouragement, (b) Yield, (d) Dismiss, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 105-108): Choose the word opposite in, meaning to the given word., , (b) Obese, (d) Healthy, , (SSC CHSL 2015), , (b) Stormy, (d) Moving, , 105. Illicit, (a) Legal, (c) Approved, 106. Demand, (a) Supply, (c) Request, 107. Descent, (a) Discern, (c) Dissent, 108. Notorious, (a) Prominent, (c) Honourable, 109. Captivity, (a) Slavery, (c) Freedom, , (b) Boorishness, (d) Attractiveness, , DIRECTONS (Qs. 110-111) : In the following question, out of, the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in, meaning to the given word., , (b) Real, (d) Wrong, (b) Thankful, (d) Prominent, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 93-95): In Question, choose the word opposite, in meaning to the given word., (SSC CGL 1 Sit. 2015), st, , 93. Vacillation, (a) Inoculation, (c) Steadfastness, 94. Placid, (a) Dull, (c) Urgent, 95. Effeminacy, (a) Manliness, (c) Aggressiveness, , (b) Relieve, (d) Repel, , (b) Relief, (d) Remorse, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 96-100) : In questions below, choose the, word opposite in meaning to the given word., (SSC Sub Inc. 2015), , 110. Contemplative, (a) Wistful, (c) Numbed, , (b) Correct, (d) Noble, (b) Claim, (d) Petition, (b) Ascent, (d) Assent, (b) Infamous, (d) Reputed, (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (b) Permission, (d) Limitation, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (b) Unreflective, (d) Aroused, , m, o, , 89., , (b) Gay, (d) Forlorn, , (b) Clever, (d) Careful, , .c, s, , 88., , Gloomy, (a) Heavy, (c) Sad, Start, (a) Continue, (c) Begin, Elation, (a) Animation, (c) Depression, , (b) Glorify, (d) Augment, , s, , (SSC Multitasking 2014), 87., , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 87-89) : Choose the word opposite in meaning, to the given word., , rd, , (b) Excess, (d) Necessary, , (b) Temporal, (d) Disturbed, , o, .w, , (b) Enthusiast, (d) Master, , b, , 86., , (b) Disperse, (d) Layer, , (b) Superfluous, (d) Conscientious, o, , 85., , (b) Permanent, (d) Temporary, , Unscrupulous, (a) Single - minded, (c) Dedicated, 97. Tranquil, (a) Perpetual, (c) Unruffled, 98. Enlarge, (a) Amplify, (c) Condense, 99. Obsequious, (a) Domineering, (c) Opaque, 100. Vacillate, (a) Injure, (c) Decide, , o, , 84., , 96., (b) Disturb, (d) Unevenness, , b, , 83., , Equilibrium, (a) Work out, (c) Imbalance, Immortal, (a) Eternal, (c) Deathly, Focus, (a) Disappear, (c) Link, Veteran, (a) Activist, (c) Novice, Superfluous, (a) Essential, (c) Unwanted, , h, , 82., , Antonyms, , a, , 12

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (SSC Steno. 2013), 117. Formal, (a) Heedful, (c) Pitiable, , (b) Plain, (d) Informal, , (SSC Steno. 2016), 122. Inflammable, (a) combustible, (c) flammable, 123. Hasty, (a) harsh, (c) rapid, 124. Attachment, (a) attraction, (c) detachment, 125. Uniform, (a) variable, (c) unfamiliar, 126. Obscure, (a) hidden, (c) concealed, , (b) non-flammable, (d) excitable, (b) unhurried, (d) cautious, (b) rejection, (d) aversion, (b) common, (d) a measure, (b) obvious, (d) zealous, , m, o, , DIRECTIONS : In the following Five Questions. Choose the, word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the, Answer Sheet., , DIRECTIONS : In Question no. 122 to 126, choose the word opposite, in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , .c, s, , (b) Intensify, (d) Strengthen, , (b) Smooth, (d) Crisp, , s, , (b) Pedant, (d) Philanthropist, , re, p, , (b) Disgrace, (d) Dismiss, , (b) Excerpt, (d) understate, , rd, , (b) Unclear, (d) Casual, , (b) Beautiful, (d) Pleasant, , o, .w, , (b) Shun, (d) Discard, , b, , (SSC Sub. Inc. 2016), 112. Ostracize, (a) Patronize, (c) Crucify, 113. Unapproachable, (a) Withdrawn, (c) Accessible, 114. Abstain, (a) Repel, (c) Indulge, 115. Misanthropist, (a) Zealot, (c) Pragmatist, 116. Fortify, (a) Support, (c) Undermine, , o, , DIRECTIONS : In the following Five Questions, choose the word, opposite in meaning to the given word., , (b) Utter, (d) Detailed, , o, , Mild, Tyrannical, , b, , (b), (d), , 118. Thorough, (a) Intensive, (c) Cursory, 119. Nasty, (a) Unpleasant, (c) Ugly, 120. Exaggerate, (a) Abundance, (c) Extravagant, 121. Abrupt, (a) Spongy, (c) Sudden, , h, , 111. Inclement, (a) Radical, (c) Harsh, , 13, , a, , Antonyms

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Antonyms, , 9., 10., , 11., 12., , 13., 14., , 21. (a), 22. (a), , 23. (d), , 24. (d), , 25. (d), , 26. (d), 27. (d), , 28. (a), , m, o, , 8., , 20. (c), , .c, s, , 7., , 19. (a), , s, , 6., , 18. (c), , The word Synthetic (Adjective) means : artificial; manmade., Its antonym should be natural., The word Liberty (Noun) means : freedom to live as, you choose without too many restrictions from, government or authority., The word slavery (Noun) means : state of being a slave:, a system of legally owning another person and forcing, to work for them., The word Disorderly (Adjective) means : showing lack, of control untidy deranged. Its antonym should be, arranged., The word Elevation (Noun) means to increase in the, level of something., The word Depression (Noun) means : the state of feeling, very sad and without hope; part of a surface; that is, lower than the parts around it., The word Glossy (Adjective) means shining, smooth, and shiny., Its antonym should be dull., The word Appropriate (Adjective) means : suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances., Its antonym should be unsuitable., The word Impeccable (Adjective) means : without, mistakes or fault; perfect., Hence, its antonym should be faulty., The word Amalgamate (Verb) means : merge; to put, two or more things together so that they form one;, assimilate., Its antonym should be separate which means :, to divide into different parts or groups; to move apart., The word Zenith (Noun) means : the highest point;, peak; the time when something is strongest and most, successful., The word Nadir (Noun) means : the worst moment of a, particular situation., The word Influx (Noun) means : the fact of a lot of, people, money or things arriving somewhere., The word Exodus (Noun) means : a situation in which, many people leave a place at the same time., The word Orderly (Adjective) means : arranged or, organised in a neat, careful and logical way; tidy;, behaving well., The word Chaotic (Adjective) means : in a state of, complete confusion and lack of order., The word Amenable (Adjective) means : responsible;, responsive; easy to control; willing. Its antonym, should be unwilling., Thye word Conspicuous (Adjective) means : eminent,, easy to see or notice; obvious., The word Obscure (Adjective) means : difficult to, understand; not well known; unknown., The word Reproof (Noun) means : condemnation;, blame, rebuke; disapproval., The word Approbation (Noun) means : approval or, agreement., , re, p, , 5., , 17. (d), , rd, , 4., , 16. (b), , o, .w, , 3., , 15. (a), , b, , 2., , (b) The word Florid (Adjective) means : rosy; gaudy;, ornated; red; having too much decoration or detail., The word Pale (Adjective) means : light in colour; not, strong or bright; having skin that is almost white, because of illness., Hence, the words florid and pale are antonymous., (c) The word Verity (Noun) means : a belief or principle, about life that is accepted as true; truth., Hence, the words verity and falsehood are antonymous., (a) The word Perspicuity (Noun) means : clarity., The word vagueness (Noun) means : no clarity in a, person’s mind., Hence, the words perspicuity and Vagueness are, antonymous., (c) The word Fervent (Adjective) means : having or, showing very strong and sincere feelings about, something; ardent., The word Dispassionate (Adjective) means : not, influenced by emotion; impartial., Hence, the words fervent and dispassionate are, antonymous., (d) The word Meandering (Adjective) means : not straight ;, curved ; a course that does not follow a straight path., Hence, the words meandering and straight are, antonymous., (a) The word Jettison (Verb) means : to throw something;, abandon; to reject an idea., Hence, the words jettison and accept are antonymous., (d) The word Ameliorate (Verb) means : to make something, better., Hence, the words ameliorate and worsen are antonyms., (a) The word Grotesque (Adjective) means : strange in a, way that is unpleasant: extremely ugly, unusual, Hence, the words grotesque and natural are antonyms., (a) The word Devious (Adjective) means : behaving in a, dishonest way: a route that is not straight., Hence, the words devious and straight are antonymous., (b) The word Evanescent (Adjective) means: disappearing, quickly from sight or memory., Hence, the words evanescent and permanent are, antonymous., (a) The word Accord (Noun) means : a formal agreement, between two organisations, countries etc., Its antonym should be disagreement, (c) The word Infirmity (Noun) means : weakness or illness, over a long period., Its antonym should be strength (Noun) which means :, the quality of being physically strong, brave., (b) The word Feasible (Adjective) means : that is possible, and likely to be achieved; practicable., Its antonym should be impractical., (c) The word Meticulous (Adjective) means : paying careful, attention to every detail; fastidious; thorough., Careless in option (c) is the correct antonomy., , o, , 1., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , 14

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 40. (c), 41. (c), , 42. (d), 43. (c), , 51. (a), 52. (d), , 53. (b), 54. (c), 55. (d), 56. (a), 57. (a), 58. (c), 59. (c), 60. (d), 61. (a), 62. (a), 63. (d), 64. (c), 65. (a), , 66. (b), 67. (c), , m, o, , 39. (a), , 50. (b), , .c, s, , 38. (b), , (b), (d), (d), (c), , s, , 37. (d), , 46., 47., 48., 49., , re, p, , 36. (a), , rd, , 35. (b), , 45. (d), , o, .w, , 34. (a), , b, , 33. (b), , o, , 32. (d), , The meaning of Pathetic (adj.) : Sad, affecting. The, meaning of comic (noun) : funny., “Comic” is opposite to given word., Fastidious refers to give too much attention to small, details and wanting everything to be correct., Discourteous is rude and not considering other people's, feelings., Knack means a clever way of doing something., Pernicious means highly injurious or destructive., Opulence means wealthy., Ambiguous means - not expressed or understood, clearly. Therefore the correct antonym is option (c),, e.g., clear., Accolade means, an expression of praise, therefore, the correct antonym is blame., Wary means, showing caution about possible dangers, or problems Rash is the correct antonym that means,, done without careful consideration, The word Cordial (Adjective) means : pleasant and, friendly., The word Hostile (Adjective) means : very unfriendly, or aggressive., The word Instinctive (Adjective) means : natural : based, on instinct not thought or training., The word Rational (Adjective) means : reasonable., The word Venial (Adjective) : means pardonable; minor;, not very serious and hence to be forgiven., The word Dwindle (Verb) means : to become gradually, less or smaller; decrease; diminish. Option (d) 'increase', is the correct antonym., The word Dormant (Adjective) means inactive., Therefore option (a) active is the right antonym., The word Tranquility (Noun) means : peace, serenity., Disturbance = a situation in which people behave, violently in a public place., Fabricate means construct something artificial or untrue, while demolish means destroy completely which is just, opposite., Gregarious denotes tending to associate with others, of the same species and unsociable is the opposite., Pragmatic means concerned with practical matters while, 'idealistic' means that very good things can be achieved,, often when this does not seem likely to others.., Lunacy refers to stupid behaviour while 'sanity' is the, state of having a healthy mind, Obtuse means stupid or slow to understand, In adverent refers to - not intentional; deliberately is, intentional., The word Debacle (Noun) means : a situation that is a, complete failure and causes embarrassment., The word Abusive (Adjective) means: Using rude and, offensive words., The word Laudatory (Adjective) means : expressing, praise or admiration., The word Amorphous (Adjective) means : shapeless ;, irregular, having no definite shape., The word Unitary (Adjective) means : single : forming, one unit., Multiple = many in number, o, , 31. (b), , 44. (a), , b, , 30. (d), , The word Niggard (Adjective) means : mean; miserly;, unwilling to be generous with money., The word Generous (Adiective) means : giving on, willing to give freely; lavish., The word Exotic (Adjective) means : from or in another, country., The word Indigenous (Adjective) means : native;, belonging to a particular place rather than coming to it, from somewhere else., The word Hasten (Verb) means : hurry; to say or do, something without delay. The word Dawdle (Verb), means : to take a long time to do something or go, somewhere., The word Spirited (Adjective) means : lively; gay;, vigorous; enthusiastic., The word Dull (Adjective) means : sluggish;, depressed; tedious., The word Forthright (Adjective) means : frank; direct, and honest in manner and speech; candid., The word Tricky (Adjective) means : Clever but likely, to trick you, deceive you, deceitful., The word Antagonism (Noun) means : hostility;, feelings of hatred and opposition; animosity; enmity., The word Cordiality (Noun) means : in a pleasant and, friendly manner., Ex., The antagonism he felt towards his old enemy was, still very strong., You are cordially invited to the celebration., The word Vanity (Noun) means : too much pride in, your own appearance, abilities or achievements;, arrogance. The word Humility (Noun) means : the, quality of being humble., The word cultivated (Adjective) means: Eductated., It’s antonym should be : Crude., The meaning of word Impertinent (Adjective) is : Ill, mannered, disrespectful., It’s antonym should be : courteous., The meaning of word Divulge (verb) is : Reveal, make, known., Its antonym should be : Dissemble. e.g., disguise or, conceal, The meaning of word Appreciation (Noun) is :, Thankfullness., It’s antonym should be : Aspersions, e.g, to criticise, harshly., The meaning of word Supple (Adjective) is : Flexible., It’s Antonym should be : Rigid., The meaning of Resourcefulness (adj.) : ability to cope, with difficult situation., The meaning of Incompetence (noun) : Lack of ability., “Incompetence” is opposite to given word., The meaning of Evolve (verb) : adj. develop, progress., The meaning of stop (noun) : end, halt., “Stop” is opposite to given word., The meaning of Antiquated (adj.) : obsolete, ancient., The meaning of Modern (adj.) new, up to date., “Modern” is opposite to given word., , h, , 29. 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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 87. (b), 88. (b), 89. (c), 90. (a), 91. (b), 92. (a), 93. (c), 94. (b), , 95. (a), , m, o, , 86. (d), , .c, s, , 85. (c), , s, , 84. (b), , re, p, , 81. (a), 82. (c), 83. (d), , rd, , (b), (c), (b), (c), (b), (b), , o, .w, , 74. (c), , b, , 73. (b), , o, , 71. (b), 72. (b), , o, , 70. (b), , 96. (d) Unscrupulous means having or showing no moral, principles whereas conscientious means wishing to do, one's work or duty well. Therefore, Unscrupulous is, the antonym of Conscientious., 97. (d) Tranquil means free from disturbance. Therefore,, tranquil is the antonym of disturbed., 98. (c) Enlarge means to make something larger or more, extensive whereas condense means to make something, more dense or compact. Therefore, enlarge is the, antonym of condense., 99. (a) Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive, or servile degree whereas domineering means trying to, control the behaviour of others., 100. (c) Vacillate means to be indecisive whereas decide means, come or bring to a resolution. Therefore, Vacillate is the, antonym of decide., 101. (b) ‘Bizarre’ means something very strange or unusual., Whereas ‘Ordinary’ refers to things with distinctive, features. Therefore, Ordinary is the antonym of, ‘Bizarre’., 102. (b) ‘Guilty’ means responsible for a specified wrong, doing. Whereas, ‘innocent’ means not guilty of a, crime or offence. Therefore, ‘innocent’ is the antonym, of ‘Guilty’., 103. (c) ‘Accusation’ means a charge or claim that someone, has done something wrong. Whereas, ‘Exculpation’, means to clear of guilt or blame. Therefore,, ‘Exculpation’ is the antonym of ‘Accusation’., 104. (d) ‘Appoint’ means to assign a job or role to some one., Whereas, ‘Dismiss’ means to end the employment or, service of someone or something. Therefore, ‘Dismiss’, is the antonym of ‘Appoint’., 105. (a) Illicit means something which is forbidden by law., Whereas legal means relating to the law. Therefore, legal is the antonym of a Illicit., 106. (a) ‘Demand’ means a strong need for something. Whereas, ‘Supply’ means to make something needed available, to someone. Therefore ‘supply’ is the correct antonym, of ‘demand’., 107. (b) ‘Descent’ means an act of moving downwards., Whereas ‘ascent’ means the act of climbing or moving, upwards. Therefore, ‘ascent’ is the antonym of, ‘descent’., 108. (c) ‘Notorious’ means someone known for some bad, quality. ‘Honourable’ means someone honest and fair,, or deserving praise and respect. Therefore,, ‘Honourable’ is the antonym of ‘notorious’., 109. (c) Captivity refers to imprisoned as option (c) is right, antonym., 110. (b), 111. (b) Contemplative means serious and quiet thought for a, period of time, 112. (a) 113. (c) 114. (c) 115. (d) 116. (d), 117. (d) 118. (c) 119. (d) 120. (d) 121. (b), 122. (b) 123. (d) 124. (d) 125. (a) 126. (b), b, , 69, (a), , The word Adulteration (Noun) means : making impure, by mixing; contamination., The word Purification (Noun) means : making, something pure by removing substances that are dirty., harmful., The opposite of 'insipid' is 'tasty'. The word 'insipid', means dull, boring or colourless., The opposite of 'relinquish' is 'continue'. Relinquish, means to 'give up'., Indolent means lazy; legend refers to use a lot of effort., disorganised means muddled, jumbled, confused and, coherent means clear., humane means gentle, benevolent, civilised; brutal is, cruel and violent., Predilection refers to-like a lot and. Aversion is the correct antonym., The opposite of 'pompous' is 'humble'., The opposite of 'serene' is 'ruffled'., Safe means free from harm. Its opposite is insecure., Redundant means excessive. Its opposite is singular., Fair means impartial. Its opposite is unjust., Boisterous means noisy and mischievous. Its opposite, is calm., Flimsy means insubstantial and easily damaged., Equilibrium means balance. Its opposite is imbalance., Immortal means death-defying or endless. Its opposite, is temporary., Focus means the main or central point. Its opposite is, disperse that means spread across., Veteran means experienced. Whereas, Novice means a, person just learning something., Superfluous means unnecessary. Its opposite is, necessary., Gloomy means sad and dark. Whereas it's opposite is, gay which means happy., Start means to begin. Whereas it's opposite is break., Elation means extreme happiness. Whereas it's opposite, is depression., Tremulous means unsteady; hence, steady is the, opposite., The opposite of fake is real., Disconsolate means sad beyond comforting; incapable, of being consoled; hence, Joyous is the opposite., Vacillation means indecision in speech or action while, steadfastness means fixed or unchanging., Placid means calm and peaceful, with little movement, or activity while stormy means characterized by violent, emotions or behaviour., Effeminacy means the traits in a human boy or man that, are more often associated with feminine nature,, behaviour, mannerisms, style or gender roles which are, opposite to the manliness., , h, , 68. (a), , 75., 76., 77., 78., 79., 80., , Antonyms, , a, , 16

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o, , Fill in the Blanks &, Cloze Test, o, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : Sentences are given with blanks to be, filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are, suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out, of the four., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In the following questions, sentences, are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word., Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), The hotel was not too expensive,_______, (a) was it ?, (b) wasn't it ?, (c) is it ?, (d) isn't it ?, Like humans, zoo animals must have a dentist _____ their, teeth., (a) fill, (b) filled, (c) filling, (d) to be filled, It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you, ______ it., (a) didn't have to do (b) hadn't to do, (c) mightn't have done (d) mustn't have done, He went _____ sea alone., (a) in, (b) to, (c) into, (d) on, The _____ of our civilization from an agricultural society to, today's complex industrial world was accompanied by war., (a) adjustment, (b) migration, (c) route, (d) metamorphosis, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), The housewife _______ the cakes burning, and ran to switch, off the oven., (a) smell, (b) smells, (c) smelt, (d) smelling, _______ an old legend, King Shirham lived in India., (a) In the event of, (b) Due to, (c) According to, (d) In reference to, _______ you leave now, you will be late., (a) Until, (b) Till, (c) Unless, (d) Although, The _______ were arrested for illegally hunting the bears., (a) poachers, (b) rangers, (c) soldiers, (d) villagers, If you had followed the rules, you _______ disqualified., (a) will not be, (b) would not be, (c) will not have been (d) would not have been, , 1., , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions sentences, are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), 6. The court ________ cognizance of the criminal's words., (a) took, (b) made, (c) gave, (d) allowed, 7. ________ wins this civil war there will be little rejoicing at, the victory., (a) Whichever, (b) Whoever, (c) Whatever, (d) Wherever, 8. As he got older his belief in these principles did not, ________., (a) wither, (b) shake, (c) waver, (d) dither, 9. Everyone in this world is accountable to God ________ his, actions., (a) about, (b) for, (c) to, (d) over, 10. Your father used to be the principal of this college______?, (a) did he ?, (b) does he ?, (c) didn't he ?, (d) doesn't he ?, , 11., , 12., , 13., , 14., , 15., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : Sentences are given with blanks to, be filled in with a given with blanks to be filled in with an, appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each, question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 16. The company let me _______ time off work., (a) take, (b) taking, (c) to take, (d) took, 17. I assume _______ with me., (a) every one agreeing, (b) that every one agrees, (c) every one to agree, (d) that every one to agree, 18. _______ the rain forests is very important, if we do not want, the flora and fauna found there to become extinct., (a) Reserving, (b) Destroying, (c) Preserving, (d) Maintaining, 19. If I had helped him, he _______., (a) will not be drowned, (b) would not be drowned, (c) will not have drowned, (d) would not have drowned, 20. When will you head _______ your assignment?, (a) in, (b) back, (c) down, (d) into, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , 3, , b, , R, , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , PT E, A, CH

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, , o, .w, , b, rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46-50) : In the following questions sentences, are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative., 46., , 47., 48., 49., 50., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), The ladies black purse, which is on sale has a beautiful, ________ carved on it., (a) motif, (b) patch, (c) layout, (d) schematic, Who is the person you ________ at the cinema last night?, (a) were recognising (b) recognised, (c) have recognised (d) had recognised, As you sow ________ shall you reap., (a) when, (b) as, (c) like, (d) s o, He complemented her ________ new dress., (a) for, (b) of, (c) on, (d) about, It took him a long time ________ the candidate’s application., (a) to considering, (b) to consider and weigh, (c) considering weighing, (d) to consider and to weigh, , m, o, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 41. The Union Budget is likely to be presented on February 26,, two days ahead of the ___________ date., (a) critical, (b) conventional, (c) suitable, (d) convenient, 42. I am sorry ___________ the mistake., (a) from, (b) with, (c) for, (d) at, 43. He ___________ her that she would pass., (a) insured, (b) ensured, (c) assumed, (d) assured, 44. Your father ___________ worry. I'm a very careful driver., (a) needn't, (b) none, (c) can't, (d) doesn't, 45. The ___________ chosen for construction of the building, is in the heart of the city., (a) cite, (b) slight, (c) sight, (d) site, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41- 45) : Sentences are given with blanks to, be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are, suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out, of the four as your answer., , s, , re, p, , novel, answer, think, guess, time, ago, time, Mars, division, centre, begin, work, , o, , PASSAGE (Q.Nos. 31–40), The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the, astronomers. This is a (191) to which we may never have the exact, answer. Man has wondered (192) the age of the Earth (193) ancient, times. There were all kinds of (194) that seemed to have the (195)., But man could not begin to (196) about the question scientifically, until about 400 years (197). When it was proved that the (198), revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (199) of our Solar, System, then scientists knew where to (200)., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), 31. (a) problem, (b) question, (c) matter, (d) query, 32. (a) around, (b) out, (c) about, (d) on, 33. (a) since, (b) during, (c) around, (d) from, 34. (a) ideas, (b) opinions, (c) stories, (d) matters, , (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-40) : In the following passage some of the, words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to, understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help, of the alternatives given., , solution, book, read, open, now, then, Moon, Earth, part, opening, end, think, , b, , Passage (Q no. 21–30), Almost every full moon night, the officials in Andaman and, Nicobar Islands take part in a cautious ritual. The tribesmen watch, from a safe distance as the officials 156 the island in a boat 157, gifts for them. The islanders come 158 hesitantly only after the, officials 159 dumbed the coconuts brought 160 them onto the, beach and begin 161 away from their small island. On some, nights the tribals even 162 up enough courage to swim upto a, few feet 163 from the boat. The officials maintain that they do, 164 want to interfere with the way of life of the tribals. The island, 165 heavily on the mainland for most goods., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 21. (a) approach, (b) depart, (c) present, (d) absent, 22. (a) coming, (b) leaving, (c) carrying, (d) relieving, 23. (a) forward, (b) backward, (c) sides, (d) upward, 24. (a) has, (b) have, (c) had, (d) be, 25. (a) by, (b) to, (c) in, (d) for, 26. (a) watching, (b) seeing, (c) sailing, (d) stopping, 27. (a) leave, (b) muster, (c) come, (d) present, 28. (a) correctly, (b) distantly, (c) near, (d) away, 29. (a) no, (b) neither, (c) not, (d) nor, 30. (a) spy, (b) rely, (c) occupy, (d) reply, , 35. (a), (c), 36. (a), (c), 37. (a), (c), 38. (a), (c), 39. (a), (c), 40. (a), (c), , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21–30) : Some of the words have been left, out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is, about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives, given. Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., , a, , 18

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 67., , 68., , 69., 70., , (SSC CHSL 2012), Let us quickly __________., (a) muddle, (b) huddle, (c) hurdle, (d) puddle, Rajesh’s car wasn’t __________ Ramesh’s, so we were too, exhausted by the time we reached home., (a) such comfortable, (b) as comfortable as, (c) comfortable enough, (d) so comfortable that, I don’t suppose that Pramod will be elected __________, how hard he struggles as he is not completely supported by, the committee., (a) although, (b) seeing as, (c) no matter, (d) however, Regular exercise is conducive__________ heath., (a) in, (b) to, (c) for, (d) of, Can you please __________ my web site just before I, publish it ?, (a) find out, (b) go through, (c) set out, (d) look up, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-80) : In the following passage, some of, the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try, to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the, help of the alternatives given., Growing urbanization and literacy, especially female education,, will no doubt change the plight of women in India. But the, 71, will be slow and painful. Are we, 72 to wait until this happens, while more and more girls meet their, 73 end? Not if we lay, calim to an India that is 74 and aspires to attain superpower, status. there is only one quick, 75 , which is not to wait for, 76, to change, but to compel the police force to, 77, their, attitude. The attitude of the police force will become, 78 if, there is a big stick poised to hit them. They will be more, 79, to women victims and keener to catch the, 80, if they knew, that they themselves will be punished or sacked. In an insensible, society, fear is the only key., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012), 71., 72., , (a), (c), (a), (c), , method, process, keen, made, , (b), (d), (b), (d), , manner, section, prepared, asked, , m, o, , 62., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012), He will dispense ______ your services., (a) of, (b) off, (c) on, (d) with, I have given her ______ ., (a) a work, (b) some works, (c) a piece of work, (d) many works, , 66., , .c, s, , 61., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 66-70) : Sentences are given with blanks to, be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are, suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out, of the four:, , s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 61-65) : Sentences are given with blanks to, be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are, suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out, of the four., , re, p, , 60., , 65., , rd, , 59., , 64., , o, .w, , 58., , b, , 57., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), ______________ pollution control measures are expensive,, many industries hesitate to adopt them., (a) Although, (b) However, (c) Because, (d) Despite, It is not ______________ for a man to be confined to the, pursuit of wealth., (a) healthy, (b) easy, (c) possible, (d) common, ______________ his being innocent of the crime, the judge, sentenced him to one year imprisonment., (a) Inspite of, (b) In case of, (c) On account of, (d) In the event of, It is a story of two men and a batch of _____ armoured cars., (a) deceased, (b) diseased, (c) decrepit, (d) defeated, Although there is _________ gunfire, there is no stiff, resistance to the revolutionary army., (a) bitter, (b) meagre, (c) continuous, (d) sporadic, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-60) : In the following questions sentences, are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four., , o, , 51. I _________ lunch one hour ago., (a) have had, (b) had had, (c) have, (d) had, 52. He thought that my car _________ for sale., (a) is, (b) was, (c) has been, (d) will be, 53. He tried to prevent me_______doing my duty., (a) against, (b) at, (c) with, (d) from, 54. To the dismay of the student body, the class president was, ____________ berated by the principal at the school, assembly., (a) ignominiously, (b) privately, (c) magnanimously, (d) fortuitously, 55. I would apologize if I ________ you., (a) am, (b) was, (c) have been, (d) were, , He is a popular teacher. He seems to be ______ for that, profession., (a) cut down, (b) cut off, (c) cut in, (d) cut out, He was ______ pertaining his innocence., (a) stridently, (b) harshly, (c) confidently, (d) quickly, If you were found guilty of exceeding the speed limit, you, ______ to pay a fine., (a) would have, (b) would had, (c) will have, (d) have, b, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), , 63., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 51-55) : In the following questions, sentences, are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four as your answer., , 56., , 19, , a, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, , 97., , 98., , 99., , 100., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 101-105) : Sentences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative, out of the four., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), 101. Google is one of the most popular search engines, it is, ________ by the internet users., (a) utilized, (b) effected, (c) examined, (d) flabbergasted, 102. Raj was tired of Puja’s ________ approach, so he asked her, to make her final decision by that evening., (a) silly-willy, (b) dilly-dally, (c) wasting, (d) dilly-nally, , m, o, , 96., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), He was assured by his friends _________ every type of, help in an emergency., (a) about, (b) by, (c) of, (d) with, He was not a man _________ intelligence., (a) empty of, (b) lacking of, (c) devoid of, (d) absent of, The work _________, he left his office., (a) having been over, (b) having completed, (c) having been completed, (d) on being finished, Our monthly expenditure _________ by five hundred, rupees when we decided to buy milk from the milkman., (a) grew up, (b) shot up, (c) got up, (d) lifted up, _________ to people looked well enough, but when one, looked more closely one saw that their faces were filled with, despair., (a) At first sight, (b) At first looking, (c) At first observation, (d) On first sight, , .c, s, , PASSAGE - I, Parents tend to spoil their own children either by overindulgence, or by deprivation. Childhood should be the time for 81 from, primary selfishness to sharing, for learning to, 82, with, deprivation and disappointment and learning to 83 failure,, since breaking a toy and forgetting a homework assignment, are, 84, serious than breaking a marriage or forgetting to, prepare for career advancement. But 85, deprivation, as is, common in, 86 families, leaves many children, 87 the, stage of personal gratification. They lack resources for developing, a sense of, 88, . towards others and a wish to care for, them. And children, 89, be poor to be underprivileged., The, 90, are also deprived, cheated out of learning how to, face life., (SSC CHSL 2012), 81. (a) changing, (b) turning, (c) shifting, (d) removing, 82. (a) cope up, (b) adjust, (c) fight, (d) cope, 83. (a) overcome, (b) eliminate, (c) remove, (d) forget, 84. (a) far better, (b) far less, (c) far worse, (d) far more, 85. (a) much, (b) exhaustive, (c) excessive, (d) every, 86. (a) undernourished, (b) uncoordinated, (c) uncooperative, (d) underprivileged, 87. (a) stuck in, (b) stuck on, (c) stuck about, (d) stick in, 88. (a) gratitude, (b) responsibility, (c) concern, (d) friends hip, 89. (a) would not, (b) should not, (c) need not, (d) had not, 90. (a) over confident, (d) over cautious, (c) over enthusiastic, (d) over indulged, PASSAGE - II, of goods, conducted by an, Auctions are public, 91, . 92, auctioneer. He encourages buyers to, 93, higher, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 96-100) : Sentences are given with blanks to, be filled with an appropriate word(s)., , s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81-95) : You have following two brief passages, with 10 questions in Passage-I and 5 questions in passage-II., Read the passages carefully and fill up the blanks with suitable, words out of the four alternatives given., , re, p, , 80., , rd, , 79., , o, .w, , 78., , bidder as the buyer of the, prices and finally names the 94, goods. This is called ‘knocking down’ the goods, for when the, bidding ends the auctioneer, 95 a small hammer on a table, in front of him., 91. (a) sale, (b) marketing, (c) promotion, (d) viewing, 92. (a) authoritative, (b) allowed, (c) authentic, (d) approved, 93. (a) bid, (b) buy, (c) get, (d) bargain, 94. (a) smartest, (b) highest, (c) biggest, (d) strongest, 95. (a) bangs, (b) thrashes, (c) smashes, (d) hits, b, , 77., , lethal, methodical, shining, plodding, thought, solution, nature, opinions, reverse, cleanse, lenient, easy, considerate, concerned, rowdies, law-breakers, , o, , 76., , (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , o, , 75., , tragic, systematic, growing, competing, decision, idea, attitudes, behaviour, alter, change, democratic, liberal, affectionate, attentive, culprits, hooligans, , b, , 74., , (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), (a), (c), , h, , 73., , a, , 20

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 21, , h, , a, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, , 115. I could hardly recognize him ________ I saw him., (a) after, (b) but, (c) and, (d) when, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-110) : In these questions sentences are, given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four, alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct, alternative out of the four., , 117., , 114., , 119., , 120., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 156-160) : In the following questions,, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate, word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question., Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013), 121. There are not solitary, free-living creatures ; every form of, life is ______ other forms., (a) dependent on, (b) parallel to, (c) overshadowed by, (d) segregated from, 122. I'll take ______now as I have another's appointment some, where else., (a) departure, (b) my leave, (c) permission, (d) leave from work, 123. A garden knife is ______used for right pruning., (a) generally, (b) compulsorily, (c) systematically, (d) daily, 124. Serious threat to our ecology and environment can be, ______ with organic cultivation., (a) hastened, (b) impeded, (c) aggravated, (d) combated, , m, o, , 113., , 118., , .c, s, , 112., , 116., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), Student-parking should be __________; students should, not be charged to buy parking stickers., (a) fined, (b) free, (c) costly, (d) cheap, If you have roses growing in your garden, you can make a, lovely __________ of flowers at home., (a) bouqutte, (b) bucquete, (c) bouquete, (d) bouquet, The __________ of the middle school is a woman of, __________., (a) Principles, Principal, (b) Principals, Principal, (c) Principal, Principle, (d) Principle, Principals, With the changing times, most of the students have become, business-like they are __________ and want to take only, those courses which they find rewarding., (a) idealistic, (b) pragmatic, (c) enthusiastic, (d) partial, 1. John's at __________ institute studying French., 2. They're building __________ school at the end of our, street., 3. Do they live in __________ United Kingdom or, somewhere else?, (a) a, the, an, (b) the, a, an, (c) an, a, the, (d) the, an, a, , s, , 111., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), Mr. Murugan has been in this college ________ 2010., (a) for, (b) since, (c) after, (d) before, We attended a ________ discourse., (a) spiritual, (b) spirituous, (c) spirituality, (d) spiritually, The valley is known for its ________ growth of vegetation., (a) luxurious, (b) luxury, (c) luxuriant, (d) luxuriously, Satyajitray’s films ________ all barriers of caste, creed and, religion. They are universal., (a) transcend, (b) transcends, (c) trancend, (d) transend, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 111-115) : In the following questions,, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate, word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question., Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 116–120): Sentences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word(s). Four, alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct, alternative out of the four., rd, , 110., , o, .w, , 109., , b, , 108., , o, , 107., , o, , 106., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), All is not well _______ the automobile sector., (a) of, (b) down, (c) in, (d) to, Many premier educational institutions come forward to have, a _______ with flourshing industries., (a) tie-down, (b) tie-up, (c) tie-in, (d) tie-on, He slipped _______ his old ways and started drinking again., (a) into, (b) off, (c) by, (d) in, They reached the railway station before the train, __________ ., (a) had left, (b) had been left, (c) left, (d) was leaving, The Information and Communication Technology has _____, age and employes very highly paid technocrats., (a) come of, (b) come upon, (c) come out of, (d) come through, , b, , 103. Ria is ________ at speaking languages. It is difficult to, _______ only one puppy for animal shelter., (a) adept, adapt, (b) adapt, adapt, (c) adept, adopt, (d) adapt, adopt, 104. School days are considered to be the best years of your life., When my ________ year in school began. I began, to think, of those past enjoyable days and of my future also., (a) penultimate, (b) absolute, (c) integral, (d) termination, 105. Being ________, the judge gave a favourable verdict., (a) sagacious, (b) pugnacious, (c) malicious, (d) tenacious

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o, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 146-150): Sentences are given with blanks, to be field in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are, suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out, of the four., (SSC CGL 2014), 146. The student was punished for his _____., (a) impudence, (b) prudence, (c) modesty, (d) elemency, 147. My father was too _____ to push the heavy door., (a) faint, (b) feeble, (c) fragile, (d) faltering, 148. The flood damaged the books so much that it was impossible, to _____ them., (a) retrieve, (b) retrace, (c) retract, (d) retreat, 149. His bungalow went through a make _____., (a) up, (b) out, (c) over, (d) for, 150. This auspicious beginning _____ well for a successful, completion of our project., (a) attunes, (b) argues, (c) augurs, (d) answers, , m, o, , One fine morning a 141 man knocked at the doors of the home for, the aged run by nuns. He told the nun in charge that as he was, 142 to Delhi, he wanted to leave his servant-maid to the 143 of the, nuns. He assured the nun of sending some money every month, 144 she was an orphan. The nun 145 her saying that she had got, an excellen master., (SSC CHSL 2013), 141. (a) gentle, (b) bad, (c) nice, (d) good, 142. (a) moved, (b) shifted, (c) changed, (d) transferred, 143. (a) care, (b) home, (c) custody, (d) protection, 144. (a) because, (b) and, (c) though, (d) if, 145. (a) loved, (b) praised, (c) consoled, (d) condoled, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 141-145) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the, fouralternatives and fill in the blanks., , s, , re, p, , (SSC Multitasking 2013), 131. The new government took __________ last year., (a) out, (b) after, (c) over, (d) upon, 132. Mohan’s career has taken some __________ twists and, turns., (a) incentive, (b) interesting, (c) interactive, (d) intuitive, 133. The bus __________ fifty passengers fell __________ the, river., (a) with; into, (b) for; upon, (c) over; on, (d) of; at, 134. It is raining __________ . Do not go out., (a) heavily, (b) fast, (c) soundly, (d) strongly, 135. She tries to adjust __________ her relations., (a) for, (b) at, (c) s o, (d) with, 136. She was remarkably __________ in singing and dancing., (a) accomplished, (b) conducive, (c) fluctuating, (d) cooperative, 137. Sheila gained an advantage __________ me., (a) upon, (b) from, (c) on, (d) over, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 131-140) : In the following questions,, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate, word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question., Choose the correct alternative out of the four., , 138. Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid __________, this disease., (a) at, (b) from, (c) of, (d) over, 139. Statistics __________ always my worst subject., (a) are, (b) were, (c) is, (d) have, 140. When she retired, she handed __________ the charge to, the Vice-President., (a) over, (b) out, (c) across, (d) off, b, , (SSC CHSL 2013), 126. The human mind seems to have built-in ________against, original thought., (a) prejudices, (b) ideas, (c) interests, (d) safeguards, 127. A child is the future of a family _________ nation., (a) just as, (b) as a, (c) like a, (d) as well as of a, 128. If strict security measures were taken, the tragedy might, have been ________, (a) restrained, (b) averted, (c) removed, (d) controlled, 129. The deceased left _______ children., (a) behind, (b) for, (c) with, (d) by, 130. The statue _________ a global symbol of freedom, (a) stands against, (b) stands to, (c) stands for, (d) stands as, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 126-130) : Sentences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative, out of the four., , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, a, , 125. 'My India' by Corbett deals ______ the author's familiarity, with and love of India., (a) in, (b) of, (c) at, (d) with, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 22

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 23, , wasn't it, , (d) isn't it, , m, o, , (c), , Delhi 171 the capital of India. People from all parts of the country, and the world 172 to Delhi. There 173 many historical buildings., People 174 the Rajghat, Shantivan and Vijayghat. We visited, Delhi last year 175 our cousins. There 176 many other historical, cities. Agra 177 one of them. We 178 visit Agra and Jaipur next, time. The Red Fort of Delhi and the Hawa Mahal of Jaipur were, 179 famous for their Mughal 180 Rajasthani architecture, respectively., (SSC CHSL 2014), 171. (a) was, (b) are, (c) is, (d) were, 172. (a) came, (b) comes, (c) come, (d) coming, 173. (a) has, (b) were, (c) is, (d) are, , .c, s, , (b) didn't it, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 171-180) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and fill in the blanks., , s, , aren't it, , re, p, , (a), , rd, , (SSC Multitasking 2014), 161. It is cool today, _____________?, , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 161-170) : Senetences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative, out of the four., , b, , (SSC CHSL 2014), 156. Is not learning superior ____ wealth ?, (a) than, (b) from, (c) by, (d) to, 157. A group of agitators ____ the mob to break down the ViceChancellor's door., (a) wished, (b) excited, (c) threatened, (d) incited, 158. Turn the lights ______ before you go to bed., (a) on, (b) off, (c) out, (d) down, 159. There is no ______ evidence to support your assertion., (a) facile, (b) fictitious, (c) facetious, (d) factual, 160. Throw a stone ______ the fierce dog., (a) at, (b) upon, (c) on, (d) above, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 156-160) : Some parts of the sentences given, with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four, alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct, alternative out of the four., , o, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2014), 151. China is a big country, in area it is bigger than any other, country _________ Russia., (a) accept, (b) except, (c) expect, (d) access, 152. The masks worn by the men helped them _______their, identity., (a) conceal, (b) congeal, (c) masquerade, (d) cheat, 153. On the ______ occasion of Laxmi Puja the Mathurs bought, a new car., (a) officious, (b) auspicious, (c) fortuitous, (d) prosperous, 154. Precautions are to be taken with any one who seems ______., (a) contagious, (b) infectious, (c) diseased, (d) defiled, 155. The treasure was hidden ______ a big shore., (a) on, (b) underneath, (c) toward, (d) off, , 162. The book ultimately reached the person _____________, it belonged., (a) who, (b) where, (c) to whom, (d) to who, 163. Besides being reputed, he is famous for his ____________., (a) humanities, (b) hostility, (c) humility, (d) humiliation, 164. There was a queue of people in the rain, patiently waiting to, get _____________ the coach., (a) at, (b) on, (c) onto, (d) in, 165. I _____________ a terriable dream last night., (a) had, (b) got, (c) saw, (d) have, 166. Mr. Ahamed went _____________ a very tough time, when, he incurred a loss in his business., (a) about, (b) off, (c) through, (d) over, 167. The lawyer advised the convict not to _____________, anything., (a) hold up, (b) hold over, (c) hold back, (d) hold in, 168. Hospital services across the capital _____________ for, three hours due to the strike., (a) were disrupted, (b) had been disrupted, (c) are disrupted, (d) have disrupted, 169. The School Annaual Sports Day is postponed and it would, now _____________ on the 14th of next month., (a) to be held, (b) been held, (c) being held, (d) be held, 170. The coach leaves at 5.20, so get to the station ___________, that., (a) before, (b) after, (c) until, (d) from, b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 151-155) : In questions below, sentences are, given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening, the appropriate oval [ ] in the Answer Sheet., , h, , a, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 186-190): In Question given below sentences, given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four., 186., , 187., , 188., , 189., , 190., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), When the morning ______________the murder was, discovered., (a) came, (b) happened, (c) arrived, (d) occurred, The smell of the Sea called ___________ memories of her, childhood., (a) on, (b) black (c) up, (d) for, He has the full facts ___ but is deliberately hiding them., (a) under his sleeves (b) upon his sleeves, (c) up his sleeve, (d) in his sleeves, The appearance of the city _______ day by day., (a) could change, (b) changed, (c) had changed, (d) is changing, The police fired on the mob when they ________ ., (a) turned noisy, (b) turned violent, (c) became abusive, (d) fizzled out, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 196. All orders must ___________ the rules, (a) conform to, (b) conforms to, (c) conforming with, (d) conforms with, 197. She failed to ___________ to her name., (a) line up, (b) shine up, (c) keep up, (d) rise up, 198. As the doctor ___________ into the room, the nurse handed, him the temperature chart of the patient., (a) came, (b) was coming, (c) comes, (d) is coming, 199. The economic ___________ has affected our sales, tremendously., (a) showdown, (b) slowdown, (c) crackdown, (d) touchdown, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 200-203) : Sentences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative, out of the four., (SSC CHSL 2015), 200. This house _________ ten rooms, (a) consisted with, (b) consist of, (c) consists of, (d) consists by, , m, o, , 185., , DIRECTONS (Qs. 196-199) : Sentences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative, out of the four., , .c, s, , 184., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015), 191. There were so many _______ points in his speech that the, audience _______ to get the message., (a) superficial - listened, (b) relevant - hastened, (c) interesting - tried, (d) irrelevant - failed, 192. The little boy ran _______ fast that he was _______ for, breath., (a) so - gasping, (b) too - fighting, (c) so - inhaling, (d) very - struggling, 193. He was so _______ at his job that he was asked to give a, _______ to the visitors., (a) adept - demonstration (b) able - disclosure, (c) agile - demolition, (d) accurate - display, 194. She was so _______ that she was _______ by all., (a) proud : respected, (b) excellent : warned, (c) talented : praised, (d) stupid : admired, 195. The _______ of the ‘chief’ was _______ upon him., (a) title, bestowed, (b) name, dismissed, (c) title, imposed, (d) appointment, thrown, , s, , 183., , re, p, , 182., , rd, , 181., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), You must ______ your career with all seriousness., (a) follow, (b) complete, (c) direct, (d) pursue, Making pies and cakes _____ Mrs. Reddy's speciality., (a) are, (b) were (c) is, (d) has, The deserted garden was infested ________ weeds., (a) for, (b) into (c) on, (d) with, He went there _______ ., (a) walking on foot, (b) by foot, (c) with foot, (d) on foot, After your long illness I am happy to see you., (a) up and about, (b) by and by, (c) up and down, (d) up and round, , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 181-185): In the following Five Questions,, sentences given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate, word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each questton., Choose the correct alternative out of the four., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 191-195) : In questions below sentences given, with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word (s)., Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the, correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening, the appropriate circle [·] in the Answer Sheet., b, , visited, visits, on, with, are, was, was, were, would, can, very, more, because, and, , o, , (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , o, , visit, visiting, for, of, is, were, are, is, will, could, much, too, either, or, , b, , 174. (a), (c), 175. (a), (c), 176. (a), (c), 177. (a), (c), 178. (a), (c), 179. (a), (c), 180. (a), (c), , h, , a, , 24

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 229-230): The sentences given with blanks, are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the, correct alternative., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 229. The starving man _____ able to walk., (a) can barely, (b) were barely, (c) are barely, (d) was barely, 230. The new railway counter at Dwarka should _____ all, travellers., (a) benefit, (b) reward, (c) reserve, (d) provide, , m, o, , Although we can 219 the 220 bodies of our solar system 221, a telescope, it is only 222 who can 223 the depth of outer, space. It is reported that they have seen 224 galaxies, stars, taking 225 and 226 , and 'black holes'. They say that the, deeper they look 227 the universe, the more they know 228, the universe originated., (SSC CHSL 2015), 219. (a) reach, (b) observe, (c) look, (d) find, 220. (a) heaver, (b) heavy, (c) heavier, (d) heavenly, 221. (a) by, (b) through, (c) with, (d) at, 222. (a) astronomers, (b) astronomy, (c) Stunned, (d) astrologers, 223. (a) viewed, (b) views, (c) overview, (d) view, 224. (a) shine, (b) stunning, (c) stunned, (d) stun, 225. (a) born, (b) borne, (c) birth, (d) berth, 226. (a) die, (b) died, (c) dyeing, (d) dying, 227. (a) into, (b) at, (c) through, (d) on, 228. (a) why, (b) where, (c) how, (d) what, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 219-228) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the four, alternative and fill in the blanks., , s, , re, p, , In civilised life is a rule 209 violence, against taking 210 into, our hands. It is a rule which 211 of us observe so often, indeed,, that a great 212 of people go through life 213 orderliness and, non-violence as part of the scheme of nature. But when 214, comes into their midst 215 refuses to observe the current rules,, and 216 the simple rule that might is right, the law abiding, members 217 society do not know what to do, and look on in, 218 bewildered confusion., (SSC CHSL 2015), 209. (a) after, (b) at, (c) against, (d) upon, 210. (a) police, (b) people, (c) rule, (d) law, 211. (a) most, (b) none, (c) many, (d) every, 212. (a) amount, (b) number, (c) capacity, (d) sum, , expecting, accepting, any one, everyone, how, whom, followed, follow, at, on, helped, helpful, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 209-218) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out, Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the four, alternative and fill in the blanks., , (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , o, , A team of Indian engineers 196 shown that digital photographs of, the hand may 197 cholesterol levels in the body and serve as an, early warning signal 198 poor lipid health without a standard blood, test. Researchers believe the programme may be 199 in the future, and 200 into mobile phones to enable it to analyses digital images, of the hand captured in the camera on a mobile phone., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015), 204. (a) has been, (b) are, (c) have, (d) has, 205. (a) conceal, (b) conjecture, (c) reveal, (d) conduct, 206. (a) of, (b) before, (c) at, (d) by, 207. (a) resolved, (b) refined, (c) retracted, (d) recorded, 208. (a) formulated, (b) featured, (c) loaded, (d) fixed, , not expecting, not accepting, no one, none, who, where, following, follows, of, in, helping, helpless, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 204-208) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and fill in the blanks., , 213. (a), (c), 214. (a), (c), 215. (a), (c), 216. (a), (c), 217. (a), (c), 218. (a), (c), , h, , 201. Have you even _____ the wolf cry ?, (a) heard, (b) heard of, (c) hear out, (d) hear, 202. Afreen _______ that the weather was very pleasant that, day ?, (a) suggested, (b) argued, (c) announced, (d) remarked, 203. Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse the scientist's strange, habits and _______ temper., (a) irritate, (b) irate, (c) irritable, (d) irritation, , 25, , a, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test

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rd, , m, o, , The Red Indians __(i)__ for the arrival of the bison. The beasts,, which come only once a year, are a good source of meat and hide., The Red Indians __(ii)__ to survive the cold, bitter winter., , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 250-259) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and fill in the blanks :, , s, , re, p, , I will always __(i)__ the trip I made to the zoo in 1988. It was then, , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 240-249) : In the following passage some of, the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and, choose the correct answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and fill in the blanks :, , b, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 237. It is __________ university of excellence., (a) a, (b) an, (c) also (d) one, 238. They have not had much time for social activities and I have, not __________ ., (a) done so, (b) either, (c) also, (d) gone, 239. Food was packed, and they__________, a merry, delighted, party., (a) went off, (b) start off, (c) cut off, (d) set off, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 237-240) : The sentences given with blanks, are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the, correct alternative., , o, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 234. Since last year his condition has been _____., (a) deteriorate, (b) deteriorating, (c) severely deteriorated, (d) deterioratingly, 235. Most children remain _____ school between the ages of, seven and ten., (a) in, (b) under (c) at, (d) inside, 236. The quake also _____ mudslides on the outskirts of the city., (a) tempered, (b) tampered, (c) erupted, (d) triggered, , that I __(ii)__ measles from one of my friends. Peter, who had, __(iii)__ along too. Before he met us at the zoo he had gone to, visit his cousin who was __(iv)__ from measles. The next day., Peter was __(v)__ of a sore throat, a bad cold and high fever., When he was diagnosed by a doctor as having measles, his, parents rang me up to warm me that I had been __(vi)__ tomeasles, too. By the next day. I was also showing / having the same, symptoms. My doctor __(vii)__ me to stay at home for the next, two weeks., I was quite pleased with the doctor's instruction. I spent the, time reading story-books. __(viii)__to music and watching, television. When I get bored. I would call up Peter. Who also had, to spend two weeks at borne, for a chat. Unfortunately, the two, weeks passed toothy quickly. When we __(ix)__ to school, we, had to work twice as hard to __(x)__ with out classmates. It was, definitely not worth the 'holiday'., (SSC Stenographer 2016), 240. (i), (a) be remember, (b) remembering, (c) remember, (d) remembered, 241. (ii), (a) caught, (b) catching, (c) catch, (d) will catch, 242. (iii), (a) going, (b) go, (c) went, (d) gone, 243. (iv), (a) removed, (b) recovering, (c) recover, (d) revealed, 244. (v), (a) complaining, (b) explained, (c) complained, (d) complain, 245. (vi), (a) expose, (b) exposable, (c) exposed, (d) exposing, 246. (vii), (a) is advised, (b) advising, (c) advise, (d) advised, 247. (viii), (a) listen, (b) listened, (c) listening, (d) looking, 248. (ix), (a) return, (b) returned, (c) returns, (d) is returned, 249. (x), (a) catch up, (b) catch, (c) caught up, (d) catching up, b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 234-236) : The sentences given with blanks, are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the, correct alternative., , h, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 231. The director congratulated Mr. Varma _____ his success., (a) on, (b) for, (c) at, (d) about, 232. The boys were _____ to hear that we were going to build a, bridge., (a) delight, (b) delights, (c) delighted, (d) delighting, 233. The revolting players and the game’s administrators held, _____ discussions to resolve the payment dispute., (a) unnecessary, (b) obligatory, (c) preliminary, (d) silent, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, a, , DIRECTONS (Qs. 231-233) : The sentences given with blanks, are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the, correct alternative., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 26

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 27, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 270 -279) : In question you have the following, two passage in inwhich some of the words have been left out., First read the passage over and try to understand what is about., Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given., Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., (SSC Stenographer 2016), PASSAGE - I, The Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004, also 270 as the SumatraAndaman earthquale, was an undersea earthquake that 271 on, the morning of 26 December 2004. It had a 272 of 9.15 on the, Richter scale, which makes it one of the most 273 earthquakes, even recorded. Theh only earthquake of 274 magnitude was the, Great Earthquake of Chile (magnitude 9.5) in 1969. The Indian, Ocean earthquake 275 more than 283, 100 people, making it one of, the deadlist 276 in modern history. It lasted 277 to ten minutes,, when most earthquakes last no more than a few seconds. It caused, the 278 planet to move off its course by at least a few centimeters, and 279 earthquakes elsewhere, as far away as Alaska., , m, o, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), 265. Raju willingly____________my request for financial, assistance., (a) complied to, (b) complied with, (c) complied on, (d) complied for, 266. My friend____________at seven this morning., (a) took away, (b) got up, (c) left up, (d) kept up, 267. A lady___________I know helped me., (a) who, (b) whom, (c) which, (d) that, 268. The government has identified food processing as the, key________rapid industrialization in Bihar., (a) for, (b) to, (c) of, (d) in, 269. Rajan was so tired___________he could not walk., (a) as, (b) than, (c) that, (d) still, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 265-269) : Sentences are given with blanks, to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives, are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative, out of the four and indicate it by blackenging the appropriate, aval in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , 260. We all have __________ the widowed girl., (a) sympathy with, (b) sympathy of, (c) sympathy at, (d) sympathy for, 261. They organized an event last month in __________ with, another company., , o, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 260-261) : In the following Five Questions., Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with the most, appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each, question. Choose the most correct alternative out of the four., , (a) connection, (b) regulation, (c) competition, (d) collaboration, 262. He _______ to help me and called me a fool., (a) offered, (b) thought, (c) refused, (d) denied, 263. One who tries may fail but one who does not try never, __________, (a) prosper, (b) sain, (c) succeeds, (d) success, 264. The lady __________ to be a close relative of ours., (a) turned up, (b) turned about, (c) turned out, (d) turned in, b, , Tikki. the young boy, __(iii)__ to look out for the herd's, arrival. Everyday, he (iv) top of the hill to see if he could spot them, on the vast horizon., One night, while he __(v)__ , the ground shook __(vi)__, and his bag of arrows fell off from its book on the wall. Tikki, __(vii)__ of his wigwam and felt a strong gust of wind and dust, gush past him. Shouting excitedly, he ran to the other wigwams, and woke everyone up. A big fire __(viii)__ built and the Red, Indians danced around it, giving praises to their God who had, at, last, __(ix)__ their food and clothing of animal hide. The next, morning, all to hunt down the beasts to the the warriors __(x)__, to hunt down the beasts which were grazing near the river., (SSC Stenographer 2016), 250. (i), (a) were waited, (b) are waited, (c) were waiting, (d) is waiting, 251. (ii), (a) needed their, (b) needing this, (c) needing these, (d) needed these, 252. (iii), (a) was chose, (b) was chosen, (c) was choose, (d) is choose, 253. (iv), (a) would run, (b) will be running, (c) would running, (d) will running, 254. (v), (a) was sleep, (b) were slept, (c) is sleep, (d) was sleeping, 255. (vi), (a) violent, (b) violet, (c) violently, (d) violence, 256. (vii), (a) rushed out, (b) rushed in, (c) rushing out, (d) rust out, 257. (viii), (a) were immediate, (b) was immediately, (c) were immediately, (d) was immediate, 258. (ix), (a) sent their, (b) send their, (c) send them, (d) sent them, 259. (x), (a) were assigned, (b) were assigning, (c) is assigned, (d) was assigning, , h, , a, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, respect, hatred, guardian, servant, after, over, released, printed, translated, published, varieties, sizes, , rd, m, o, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), 290. His profession is teaching but his –––––––– is photography., (a) vocative, (b) vacation, (c) vocation, (d) avocation, 291. He quarrelled with his boss, –––––––– of the consequences., (a) confident, (b) heedless, (c) weary, (d) devoid, 292. As the driver swerved violently at the turning, the wheel, came off, as it was already –––––––– ,, (a) loss, (b) lose, (c) lost, (d) loose, 293. Some verbs need a –––––––– to convey the full meaning., (a) compliment, (b) complimentary, (c) complement, (d) component, 294. The demonstration passed off without ––––––––, (a) coincidence, (b) incidence, (c) incident, (d) accident, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 290-294): In the following Five Questions,, sentences given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate, words(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question., Choose the correct alternatives out of the four and indicate it by, blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , o, .w, , kindness, anger, pupil, master, later, before, published, sold, changed, written, waya, languages, , b, , PASSAGE - II (Q. Nos. 280 to 289), Socrates who was a great thinker and 280 never liked to write 281., He wanted to make people 282 well. Plato was the most 283 pupil, of Socrates. With boundless love and 284 for his 285, Plato wrote, all the teachings of Socrates. Years 286 when printing was invented,, Plato's books were also 287. They have been 288 into many 289., (SSC Stenographer 2016), 280. (a) teacher, (b) preacher, (c) speaker, (d) announced, 281. (a) letters, (b) essays, (c) books, (d) poems, 282. (a) speak, (b) think, (c) act, (d) play, 283. (a) known, (b) loving, (c) obedient, (d) famous, , 284. (a), (c), 285. (a), (c), 286. (a), (c), 287. (a), (c), 288. (a), (c), 289. (a), (c), , o, , called, referred, arose, began, magnitude, reference, beautiful, powerful, distinct, likewise, murdered, killed, disasters, breakdowns, near, nearby, entire, total, elicited, invited, , o, , (b), (b), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , b, , known, recognized, happened, occurred, dimension, height, great, wonderful, different, comparable, destructed, saved, blows, failures, Close, open, full, complete, prompted, triggered, , h, , 270. (a), (c), 271. (a), (c), 272. (a), (c), 273. (a), (c), 274. (a), (c), 275. (a), (c), 276. (a), (c), 277. (a), (c), 278. (a), (c), 279. (a), (c), , a, , 28

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 29, , 14., 15., 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 26., 31., 36., 41., 42., 43., 44., 45., 46., 47., 48., 49., 50., 51., 56., 57., 58., 59., 60., 61., 62., 65., 66., 67., , 102., 103., 104., 105., , 106., 107., 108., 109., 110., 111., , 112., 113., 118., 121., 122., 123., 124., 125., 126., , 127., , m, o, , (c), (c) Correct use of past participle, (c) Correct use for saying where information or ideas have, come from., (c) Unless the conjunction is correctly used here for saying, that if something does not happen, something else will, happen., (a), (d) Correct use of typel conditional., (a) correct use of zero infinitive, (b) I assume that every one agress is correct use., (c) Preserving is the right option in the given context., (d) Correct use of conditional, (a) Head in the phrasal verb here means to begin., (a) 22. (c) 23., (a) 24. (b), 25. (d), (c) 27. (b) 28., (d) 29. (c), 30. (b), (b) 32. (c) 33., (a) 34. (c), 35. (d), (b) 37. (d) 38., (c) 39. (a), 40. (b), (b) Two days ahead of conventional date is correct use as, the fixed date february 26 is given., (c) Sorry for the correct prepositional use, (d) He assured was means made sure is correct use., (a) Needn't worry is correct, (d) Site means location is the correct use., (a) Motif means a pattern or design., (d) had recognised is the correct tense, (d) so shall you reap is correct., (c) correct use of preposition, (b) correct use of to infinitive, (d) 52. (b) 53., (d) 54. (a), 55. (d), (c) Because, (a) Healthy, (a) Inspite of, (c) Decrepit, (d) Sporadic, (d) dispens with is the correct phrasal verb, (c) 63. (d) 64., (a), (a) correct use of tense, (b) Huddle : come close in a group, (b) Right use of as - as comparison, , .c, s, , 10., 11., 12., , s, , (b), (a), (b), , (c) No matter is used to say that the truth of a statement, is not changed or affected by the way a situation is, thought about or described., (b) Conducive to is the correct prepositional use., (b) 71. (c) 72., (b) 73. (a), 74. (b), (d) 76. (a) 77., (c) 78. (c), 79. (b), (a) 81. (c) 82., (d) 83. (a), 84. (b), (c) 86. (d) 87., (a) 88. (b), 89. (c), (d) 91. (a) 92., (d) 93. (a), 94. (b), (a) 96. (c) 97., (c) 98. (b), 99. (a), (a), (a) Utilize means to use something, especially for a, practical purpose, (b) Dilly–dally means to take too long to do something,, go somewhere or make a decision., (c) Adept means good at doing something: skilful., Adopt means to take some-body's child into your, family., (a) Penultimate means before the last one: last but one, Termination means the act of ending something, (a) Pugnacious = having a strong desire to fight with other, people, Malicious = having or showing hatred and a desire to, harm somebody, Sagacious = showing good judgement, Tenacious = persistent; continuing to exist, (d) favourable to, (b) Tie-up = an agreement between two companies to join, together., (a) Slip into = to go in earlier situation., (c) Here, Past Simple should be used., (a) Come of = to be the result of something., (b) Since is usually followed by a time expression ('last, year', 'this morning', '4 o'clock' etc) or by a clause in the, simple past tense. Use the present perfect or the past, perfect in the other clause., (a) spiritual discourse, (c) 114. (a) 115. (d), 116. (b), 117. (d), (c) 119. (b) 120. (c), (a) Dependent on = needing somebody / something in, order to survive or be successful; affected or decided, by something., (b) Take your leave = to say good bye., (c), (c) Combat = to stop something unpleasant or harmful, from happening., (d) Deal with = to be about something., Her poems often deal with the subject of death., (a) The word 'prejudice' will fill in the blank because here, it means something or opinion which is not based on, reason or experience and hence it seems to get, conflicted with original thoughts., (d) The phrase 'as well as of a' will fill in the blank as, , re, p, , 7., 8., 9., , 69., 70., 75., 80., 85., 90., 95., 100., 101., , rd, , (a), , 68., , o, .w, , 6, , 13., , was it ? – is the correct question tag, Must have a dentist filling is the correct use of tense., Correct use of tense in the given context, Alone supports the preposition 'into', It means a striking alteration in appearance, character, etc., Idiom take cognizance of something means: to, understand or consider something to take notice of, something., Whoever wins is the correct use, The word wither means : to become less or weaker., Correct use of preposition used to we use didnot' in, the tag question., , b, , (a), (c), (d), (c), (d), , o, , 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test, , 152. (a), 153. (b), 154. (b), , 155. (d), 156. (d), 157. (d), , m, o, , 151. (b), , .c, s, , 150. (c), , s, , 149. (c), , re, p, , 148. (a), , rd, , 147. (b), , o, .w, , (c), (b), (a), (a), (d), (a), (d), (c), (c), (a), (a), (a), , b, , 131., 132., 133., 134., 135., 136., 137., 138., 139., 140., 141., 146., , o, , 130. (d), , o, , 129. (a), , 158. (b) Turn the lights off before you go to bed., 159. (d) There is no factual evidence to support your assertion., 160. (a) Throw a stone at the fierce dog. [To throw a stone to, someone is so that they catch it, though if they do not, you might unintentionally hit them with the stone, instead! But, to throw a Stone at someone is, intentionally to hit them with the stone., 161. (d) It is cool today, isn't it? is the right tag question, 162. (c) The book ultimately reached the person to whom it, belonged., 163. (c) Besides being reputed, he is famous for his humility., 164. (c) There was a queue of people in the rain, patiently, waiting to get onto the coach. Onto has the word to in, it, which reminds us that its meaning includes the sense, of movement towards something. The preposition on, does not have this sense of movement, and it tells you, only about location., 165. (a) I had a terrible dream last night. Had is used because, the action was completed before another action in the, past., 166. (c) Mr. Ahamad went through a very tough time, when he, incurred a loss in his business., 167. (c) The lawyer advised the convict not to hold back, anything., 168. (a) Hospital services across the capital were disrupted for, three hours due to the strike., 169. (d) The school Annual Sports Day is postponed and it, would now be held on the 14th of next month. The, sentence is in passive form of past participle., 170. (a) The coach leaves at 5:20, so get to the station before, that., 171. (c) Delhi is the capital of India. (The sentence is in present, tense)., 172. (b) People from all parts of the country comes to Delhi., 173. (d) There are many historical buildings., 174. (a) People visit the Rajghat, Shantivan and Vijaygath., 175. (d) We visited Delhi last year with our cousins., 176. (b) There are many other historical cities., 177. (c) Agra is one of them., 178. (a) We will visit Agra and Jaipur next time., 179. (b) The Red Fort of Delhi and Hawa Mahal of Jaipur were, very famous., 180. (d) for their Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, respectively., 181. (d) Pursue means carry out or participate in an activity; be, involved in or go in search of or hunt for something., Ex: She pursued many activities., 182. (c) Making is in singular; hence, 'is' the correct helping, verb., 183. (d) Infested with is the correct prepositional phrase in the, given context., 184. (d) On foot means running or walking using the feet. My, car won't work so I have to travel on foot. We go, everywhere around the campus on foot. He went there, on foot., 185. (a) Up and about means no longer in bed (after sleep or an, illness)., 186. (a) Arrive means to reach a destination by movement or, b, , 128. (b), , children are considered to shape the future of a nation, along with carrying the goodwill of a family., The word 'averted' will fill in the blank. It is also the, synonym for the word 'avoid' and hence it can be, understood that if strict measures were taken then the, tragedy would have been avoided., The word 'behind' will fill in the blank. The sentence, means that the deceased (the person who recently, died), left behind him two young children., The phrase 'stands as' will fill in the blank because it, means to signify., Take over, here it means came into force or effect, interesting, exciting or fortunate, with; into, here it means consisting of and plunged, heavily or massively, with is the rigtht preposition, accomplished, proficient or skilful, over, of, here it means cured of, get rid of to be free, is, as it is a singular word, Hand over or give the responsibility to other person, 142. (d) 143. (c) 144. (a), 145. (c), The correct word that will fit the blank is 'impudence'., 'Impudence' means 'not to show the proper respect'., Hence, the word suits the meaning of the sentence., The correct word that will fit the blank is 'feeble'. 'Feeble', means 'weak'. Hence, the word suits the meaning of, the sentence., The correct word that will fit the blank is 'retrieve'. 'Retrieve' means to 'get or bring back'. Hence, the word, aptly suits the meaning of the sentence., The correct word that will fit the blank is 'over'. As it is, given in the sentence, 'makeover' means to 'renew or, renovate something'. Hence the preposition 'over' will, suit the meaning of the sentence., The correct word that will fit the blank is 'augurs'. 'Augurs' means 'something that will proceed well'. Hence,, the word suits the meaning of the sentence., China is a big country. In area it is bigger than any, other country except Russia. [except means other than,, accept means consent, expect means to anticipate and, access means entrance]., The masks worn by the men helped them conceal their, identity. Conceal means hide., On the auspicious occasion of Laxmi puja, the Mathurs, bought a new car., Precautions are to be taken with anyone who seems, infectious. [ infectious means likely to transmit or spread, in a rapid manner. Contagious and diseased is not used, in this context because they refers to already having, infection]., The treasure was hidden off the shore. When something, is hidden "off the shore," it just means that it's hidden, somewhere near it., Is not learning superior to wealth?, A group of agitators incited the mob to break down, the Vice- Chancellor's door. (Incited means encourage, or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour)., , h, , a, , 30

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m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , 204. (c), 209. (c), 214. (b), , rd, , 203. (c), , o, .w, , (c), (a), (b), (c), (a), (d), , b, , 197., 198., 199., 200., 201., 202., , o, , 191. (b), 196. (a), , o, , 190. (b), , 219. (b) Since ‘observe’ means to watch something carefully., 220. (d) Since ‘heavenly’ means belonging to the heavens or, sky., 221. (c), 222. (a) Since ‘astronomers’ are the experts who study the stars, and planets using scientific equipments such as, telescopes., 223. (d) 224. (b) 225. (c) 226. (d), 227. (a), 228. (c) 229. (d) 230. (a), 231. (a) correct prepositional use, 232. (c) correct use of tense, 233. (c) initial discussions, 234. (b) has been deteriorating is the correct tense., 235. (c) at school is correct, 236. (d) Mudslides do not erupt., 237. (a) correct use of article, 238. (b) I have no either., 239. (d) 240. (c) 241. (a) 242. (d), 243. (b), 244. (c) 245. (c) 246. (d) 247. (c), 248. (b), 249. (a) 250. (c) 251. (c) 252. (b), 253. (a), 254. (a) 255. (c) 256. (a) 257. (b), 258. (d), 259. (d) 260. (d) 261. (d) 262. (d), 263. (c), 264. (c) 265. (b ) 266. (b) 267. (b), 268. (a), 269. (c) 270. (c) 271. (a) 272. (d), 273. (b), 274. (d) 275. (b) 276. (d) 277. (d), 278. (d), 279. (a) 280. (d) 281. (a) 282. (a), 283. (a), 284. (d) 285. (a) 286. (d) 287. (c), 288. (d), 289. (a) 290. (d) 291. (b) 292. (d), 293. (c), 294. (b), b, , 189. (d), , h, , 188. (c), , 31, , a, , 187. (c), , progress; happen denotes an event coming to pass (in, time, so that it is real and actual at some time); occur, also means (of an event) coming to pass (in time, so, that it is real and actual at some time); come means, happen or arrive, example: Dawn comes early in June., The phrase call up here denotes having and bringing, to mind a memory of something; bringing back, knowledge from memory., Up (one's) sleeve means hidden but ready to be used:, He still has a few tricks up his sleeve., The phrase day by day means gradually and, progressively; "his health is weakening day by day.", The police could only fire the mob when it turned, violent., 192. (a) 193. (a) 194. (c), 195. (a), The phrase means to reach the necessary stated, standard, ‘Keep up’ means move or progress at the same rate., correct use of tense, ‘Slowdown’ means a decline in economic activity., Consists of comprises of, Have you heard is correct use., Here ‘remarked’ refers to giving your opinion about, something or stating a fact., Since ‘irritable’ means showing a tendency to be easily, annoyed., 205. (c) 206. (a) 207. (b), 208. (c), 210. (d) 211. (c) 212. (b), 213. (b), 215. (a) 216. (c) 217. (a), 218. (c), , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Spotting Errors, , R, , o, , o, , b, , 4, , o, .w, , b, , PT E, A, CH, , h, , a, , 32, , rd, , Spotting Errors, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : In question some of the sentences, have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a, sentence has an error and more the appropriate letter (a, b, c)., If a sentence is free from errors, mark to (d) as the Answer Sheet., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), He is a university professor (a)/ but of his three sons (b)/, neither has any merit. (c)/ No error (d), After knowing truth, (a)/ they took the right decision (b)/ in, the matter. (c)/ No error (d), It is time you (a)/ decide on your next (b)/ course of action., (c)/ No error (d), He who has suffered most (a)/ for the cause, (b)/ let him, speak. (c)/ No error (d), A cup of coffee (a)/ is an excellent complement (b)/ to smoked, salmon. (c)/ No error (d), , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), , 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : Some of the sentences have errors, and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an, error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error,, your answer is (d)., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), 6. Judge in him (a)/ prevailed upon the father (b)/ and he, sentenced his son to death. (c)/ No error (d)., 7. Nine tenths (a)/ of the pillar (b)/ have rotted away. (c)/ No, error (d)., 8. One major reason (a)/ for the popularity of television is (b)/, that most people like to stay at home. (c)/ No error (d)., 9. Our efforts are (a)/ aimed to bring about (b)/ a reconciliation., (c)/ No error (d)., 10. Three conditions (a)/ critical for growing (b)/ plants are soil,, temperature, chemical balance or amount of moisture (c)/ No, error (d)., DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11–15) : In the following questions, some of, the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which, part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the, answer. If there is no error your answer is (d) i.e. No error., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), 11. The future of food companies (a) / seems quite secure (b) /, owed to ever–growing demand. (c) / No error. (d), 12. The vaccine (a)/ when hit the Indian market (b) / is dogged, by controversy. (c) / No error. (d), 13. His son (a) / is working (b) / very hardly. (c) / No error. (d), 14. Do you know that it was (a) / who has done (b) / this piece of, beautiful work? (c) / No error. (d), 15. The company has ordered (a) / some (b) / new equipments., (c) / No error. (d), , 16., , A great many student havebeen declared successful, /, /, /, (a), (b), (c), Noerror, (d), , 17., , We are going to launch this three crores project/, /, (a), (b), within the next few months Noerror, /, (c), (d), , 18., , I hope to go to shopping this weekend, /, (a), (b), if the weather permits Noerror, /, (c), (d), , 19., , The lawyer asked if it was worth to take, /, /, (a), (b), the matter to court No error, /, (c), (d), , 20., , After a carefully investigation, /, (a), we discovered, /, (B), that the house was infested with termites, /, (c), Noerror, (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : In question some parts of the, sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then, your rows in answer is (d), i.e., no error., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 21. You do not / look as / your brother/ No error, (a), (b), (c), (d), , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions, some of the, sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer., Your answer is (d) i.e., No error.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , 22. My elder brother / is six / foot high. / No error, (a), (b), (c), (d), 23. Without no proof of your guilt / the only course open to me /, (a), (b), / is to dismiss the case. / No error, (c), (d), 24. As we see it, / she appears to be unreasonable /, (a), (b), anxious about pleasing her husband. / No error, (c), (d), 25. The scissor is / lying on / the table. / No error, (a), (b), (c), (d), , 36., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): In the following questions, some, parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find, out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free, from error, mark (d) as Answer your., , 37., , o, , o, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36-40) : In the following questions some parts, of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which, part of a sentence has an error., o, .w, , b, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), , 34., 35., , The accused refused to answer to the policeman, (a), (b), , on duty. No error., (c), (d), , 38., , What is the use of me attending the session? No error., (b), (c), (d), (a), , 39., , We met our prospective employer,, (a), for a briefing session in the Taj Hotel. No error., (b), (c), (d), , 40., , Because of the severe snow storm and the road blocks,, (a), the air force dropped food and, (b), medical supplies close to the city. No error., (c), (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : In questions some parts of the, sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d)., 41., , 42., 43., , 44., 45., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012), Having lived / in Kerala for ten years, /, (a), (b), my friend is used to speak Malayalam with his friends. /, (c), No Error, (d), Much water / has flown / under this bridge / No error, (a), (b), (c), (d), The law should specifically / provide a clause /, (a), (b), to protect animals from poachers / No error, (c), (d), What kind / of a man / are you? / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), The lady approached me timidly / and trembling slightly /, (a), (b), she sat down besides me. / No error, (c), (d), , m, o, , No error., (d), , .c, s, , s, , 32., 33., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), Instead of being (a)/ helpful he was (b)/ being hindrance., (c) / No error (d), Where (a)/ have I (b)/ to deposit fees ? (c)/ No error (d), By the time she had finished her work (a)/ I had nearly given, up (b)/ all hope of arriving at the party in time. (c)/ No error, (d), Some categorically suspected (a) / having seen the (b)/ guard, and thief together. (c) No error (d), He was (a)/ not in a position to state (b)/ the speed the ship, travelled. (c)/ No error (d), , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35) : In the following questions, some, parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find, out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that, part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d), i.e. No error., , rd, , 26. World is producing enough /, (a), for every citizen but still there is hunger and malnutrition, (b), and it is continuing year after year. / No error., (c), (d), 27. The N.C.C. commandant along with his cadets /, (a), are going to Delhi /, (b), to participate in the Republic Day Parade. / No error., (c), (d), 28. He did not succeed / to get the job, (a), (b), though he tried his level best / No error., (c), (d), 29. Many of the famous / advertising offices /, (a), (b), are located at Madison Avenue. / No error., (c), (d), 30. Nature has denied us / the power of closing our ears/, (a), (b), which she gave in respect of our eyes. / No error., (c), (d), , Air pollution, together with littering ,, (a ), , are causing many problems in our cities., (b), (c), , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), , 31., , 33, , a, , Spotting Errors

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , 49., , My Aunt / was first / to get a degree / No Error., (a ), ( b), ( c), (d), , 50., , Padmini had not rarely missed /, (a ), a dance performance or festival since /, (b), , I would stay there. No Error, /, (c), (d), DIRECTIONS (Qs. 57-61) : In question some parts of the, sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error corresponding to the appropriate, letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your, answer., 57., , 58., , she was eight years old. / No Error., (d), ( c), , 51., , Krupa and Kavya studied / in the Delhi Public School /, (a ), ( b), and so does Kamya. / No Error., ( c), (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 52-56) : In question some parts of the, sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentece is free form error, blacken, the oval corresponding to (d) in the Answer., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 52., , You can eat as much as you like/, /, (a), (b), at the newly lunch bar No Error, /, (c), (d), , 53., , The teahcer, as well as the students, /, (a), have gone on an excursion, /, (b), to Ooty during their summer vacation No Error., /, (c), (d), , 59., , 60., , 61., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), I whistled thrice with full might and raise my arms, (a), (b), towards the sky. No error., (c), (d), Science and religion, (a), are both necessary for man and for their, (b), outer and inner self respectively. No error., (c), (d), At certain seasons, some areas on Mars, (a), (b), is subject to strong winds., No error., (c), (d), As an artist Raju is as good, (a), (b), No error., if not better than Ramesh., (c), (d), The scientists could not hardly, (a), (b), complete all the experiments., No error., (c), (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 62-66) : In these questions some parts of the, sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, your, answer is (d)., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 62. If I was he (a)/ I wouldn't accept (b)/ this project. (c)/ No, error (d), 63. The teacher advised to (a)/ the student to borrow (b)/ a, book from the library within three days. (c)/ No error (d), 64. I insisted (a)/ on his going (b)/ there immediately. (c)/ No, error (d), , m, o, , saw a large number of dead warriors. / No Error., (d), ( c), , My sister asked me that how long, /, /, (a), (b), , .c, s, , 56., , s, , Riding across the battle field / the famous Bhishm /, (a ), ( b), , re, p, , all the household chores. No Error, /, (c), (d), , without dressing formally. / No Error., ( c), (d), , 48., , rd, , Her mother does not approve of / her to go to the party /, (a ), ( b), , The cruel lady made her step - daughter to do, /, /, (a), (b), , o, .w, , b, , 55., , with the news about the earthquake. / No Error., (d), ( c), , 47., , o, , No Error, (d), , (SSC CHSL 2012), It was he who / came running in the house /, (a), ( b), , The US don 't want Indian in theSecurityCouncil, /, /, /, (a), (b), (c), , o, , 54., , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46-51) : Some parts of the sentences have, errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence, has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then mark answer (d)., 46., , Spotting Errors, , a, , 34

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 72., , Sit. 2013), , In India, (a), working woman lead a life of dual responsibilities, (b), , if they are married and have a family, (c), 73., , No error, (d), , Greatly to our surprise We find the ringleader, (a), (b), was lame No error, (c), (d), , 82., 83., 84., 85., 86., , (SSC CHSL 2013), Hasan plays (a) / both – cricket and billiards (b) /at the, national level. (c) / No error. (d), My father gave me (a) / a pair of binocular (b) / on my, birthday. (c) / No error. (d), Kalidas is (a) / a Shakespeare (b) /of India. (c) / No error. (d), The teacher as well as his students, (a) / all left (b) / for the, trip. (c) / No error. (d), More you (a) / think of it, (b) / the worse it becomes.(c) / No, error. (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 87-96) : In the following questions, some, parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find, out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free, from error, mark (d) in your Answer., (SSC Multitasking 2013), 87. I and him / are / very good friends. / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), 88. One should / look after / their parents. / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 72-76) : In the following questions, some, parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find, out which part of a sentence has an error corresponding to the, appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from error, mark, (d) as your Answer., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 82-86) : In questions, some parts of the, sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark, (d) in your Answer., , .c, s, , Grapes cannot gathered from thistles. No error., /, /, (a) /, (d), (b), (c), , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013), 77. When one hears of the incident (a)/ about the plane crash, (b)/ he feels very sorry. (c)/ No error (d), 78. I went there (a)/ with a view to survey (b)/ the entire procedure., (c)/ No error (d), 79. It had laid (a)/ in the closet (b)/ for a week before we found it., (c)/ No error (d), 80. He was present (a)/ in the court (b)/ to give witness. (c)/ No, error (d), 81. He laughed (a)/ her (b)/ as she fell off the tree. (c) / No error (d), , s, , No error., needed repairs., /, (d), (c), , (SSC CGL 1st, , re, p, , the building adjacent with his house, (b), , 71., , rd, , have come to attend the meeting. No error., /, /, (d), (b), (c), , The teacher said that, /, (a), , /, , o, .w, , 70., , No error, (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-81) : In the following questions, some, parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find, out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that, part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, then your, answer is (d). i.e., No error., , The Headmaster with all his senior teachers, (a), /, , to to the sum, (b), , Many overseas students attend colleges, (a), (b), in the Great Britain, (c), , He went to Mumbai with a view to secure a job., /, /, /, (a), (b), (c), , 69., , b, , 76., , No error., (d), , The teacher made the boys, (a), all over again No error, (c), (d), , Mohans' eyes reflect a hope, /, (a), (b), , 68., , o, , 75., , o, , No error, (d), , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), , for a better future in Microsoft. No error., /, /, (d), (c), , They have played a game last week, (a), (b), (c), , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 67-71) : In the following questions, some, parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find, out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free, from error, your answer is (d) i.e. No error., , 74., , h, , 65. Neither of the teams (a)/ are sensible enough (b)/ to do this, task. (c)/ No error (d), 66. We have been knowing (a)/ each other (b)/ since we were, children. (c)/ No error (d), , 67., , 35, , a, , Spotting Errors

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , what a bad shape our library is in, /, (b), , I would have done something, to arrest the deterioration., /, (c), No error, (d), , 108., , He has been enhanced in position, /, /, (a), (b), as a result of his diligence and integrity. / No error, (d), (c), , 109., , It is I who is responsible for the delay. No error, /, /, / (d), (a), (b), (c), , 110., , There is only one cure to the evils which newly, /, /, (a), (b), acquired freedom produces, and that cure is freedom., (c), , 111., , /, , No error, (d), , He flew over extensively the Pacific last winter., /, /, /, (a), (b), (c), No error, (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 112-116) : In questions below, some parts of, the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which, part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error,, mark blacken the oval corresponding to (d) as your Answer., (SSC SI 2014), 112., , 113., , In 1906 a earthquake, (a), , destroyed much, (b), , of San Francisco., (c), , No error., (d), , His parents does not, (a), , approve of, (b), , his business, (c), , No error., (d), , m, o, , 106., , If I would have realised, /, (a), , .c, s, , 105., , 107., , s, , 104., , (SSC CGL 2014), re, p, , 103., , rd, , 102., , o, .w, , 101., , b, , 100., , o, , 99., , o, , 98., , (SSC Stenographer 2013), I met/him/for weeks before./No error., (a) (b), (c), (d), I shall wait for you/till you will/finish your lunch./No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), The price of car/have been reduced/recently./No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), The teacher has / not yet entered / into the classroom./, (a), (b), (c), No error., (d), Vijay is / very cleverer / than Ram. / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), No sooner did / the police arrive / when the robbers ran, (a), (b), (c), away. / No error, (d), I know / a doctor / you are referring to. No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), Smoke from diesel engines / become visible / as the carbon, (a), (b), (c), content increases./ No error., (d), The moon / is shining / brightly tonight, is it? / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), There was great excitement / on planet of Mars this week, /, (a), (b), wasn't there ? / No error., (c), (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 107-111): Some parts of the sentences have, errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence, has an error corresponding to the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If, a sentence is free from error, (d) in the Answer Sheet., b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 97-106) : In Question, some parts of the, sentences have errors and none. Find out which part of a sentences, has an error. If there is no error, (d) in your Answer Sheet., , h, , 89. She placed / the offering / to God in the altar. / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), 90. Teachers were instructed / to follow an uniform method / of, (a), (b), evaluation. / No error., (c), (d), 91. The newspapers they admit that / advertising sometimes /, (a), (b), influences their editorial policy. / No error., (c), (d), 92. No sooner did I finish / my speech, I was subjected / to a, (a), (b), barrage of questions. / No error., (c), (d), 93. I saw him / coming out of the hotel / on 10 o’clock. / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), 94. One of my friend / is returning / to India from the U.S.A. /, (a), (b), (c), No error., (d), 95. He knows / that your muscles / are not same as his. /, (a), (b), (c), No error., (d), 96. We shall wait / till you / will finish your lunch. / No error., (a), (b), (c), (d), , 97., , Spotting Errors, , a, , 36

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 122-131) : In questions, some parts of the, sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark, (d) in your Answer., , The college library is, (a), , o, , o, , b, , 114., , o, .w, , b, , rd, , not only equipped with, (b), , (SSC Multitasking 2014), , 123., , No error., (d), , No error., (d), for the army,, (b), , and the navy, and the air force,, (c), , 124., , 125., , No error., (d), , I worked as medical representative for eight months, 117., /, /, (a), (b), (c), , 118., , 119., , Neither of the girls were willing to, /, (a), (b), accept the proposal. No error, /, (c), (d), , 120., , In India there are many poors No error, /, /, (a), (b), (c), (d), , A real brave person is not he who does not feel afraid, /, /, (a), (b), and one who conquers that fear. No error., / (d), (c), , 127., , It's not proper, /, (a), , to talk loudly over the telephone, /, /, (b), (c), , No error., (d), , 128., , I have known her since three years now. No error., /, / (c) / (d), (a), (b), , 129., , I am happy, /, (a), , A interesting book 'A Tale of two, /, (b), (a), cities' was written by Alexander Dumas No error, /, /, /, (c), (d), , 121., , 126., , Shakespeare has written many plays, /, (a), (b), as well as some poetries No error, /, (c), (d), , The accident was fatal, /, (a), as the truck had a head-on collision against a van, /, /, (b), (c), , (SSC CHSL 2014), , No error, (d), , The batsman completed his century, /, /, (a), (b), on minimum number of balls. No error., / (d), (c), , No error., (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 117-121) : In Question, some parts of the, sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from errors mark, in the answer sheet., , Many passer-bys stopped at the place of accident., /, /, /, (a), (b), (c), , because I had paid off my bank loan., /, /, (b), (c), , No error., (d), , 130., , They blamed their teachers of their poor performance, /, /, (a), (b), in the Board examination. No error., /, (c), (d), , m, o, , Men are wanted, 116., (a), , besides each other, (b), , .c, s, , to go for a picnic. No error., /, (c), (d), , No error., (d), , in silence., (c), , When the weather is pleasant it is nice, / (b) /, (a), , s, , 122., , re, p, , very good books but also with the latest journals., (c), , The lovers walked, 115., (a), , 37, , a, , Spotting Errors

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Spotting Errors, , rd, , about his success. / No error, (c), (d), 144., , The lions / kill the animals / and eat his meat. / No error, (a), (b), (c), (d), , 145., , Hearing these strange noises above, /, (a), the thought at once occured to me /, (b), that thieves had entered the house. / No error, (c), (d), , 146., , Our beloved Prime-Minister / is known to /, (a), (b), the prominent figures all over the world. / No error, (c), (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 147-150) : In question, some parts of the, sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part, of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, blacken, the circle corresponding to (d) in the Answer Sheet., (SSC CHSL 2015), 147., , They came here in the evening and begin making/, /, (a), (b), further arrangements No error, /, (c), (d), , 148. One must / obey one's / teachers / No error, (a), (b), (c), (d), 149. She always fed / her childrens /, (a), (b), before she fed her dog No error, /, (c), (d), , m, o, , 143. Everyone were happy / to hear /, (a), (b), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 142-146) : In questions below, some part of, the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which, part of a sentence has an error. If a sentance is free from error,, mark (d) in your Answer Sheet., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015), The, team, was, /, now, in, the, field, and, /, 142., (a), (b), about to take their place. / No error, (c), (d), , s, , re, p, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), 137. A bird in the tree is worth two in the bush., (a) No error, (b) two in the bush, (c) is worth, (d) A bird in the tree, 138. It is not advisable to take heavy luggages while on a journey., (a) while on a journey (b) to take heavy luggages, (c) It is not advisable (d) No error, 139. Just outside my house are a playground for school boys, and girls, (a) for school boys and girls, (b) are a playground, (c) No error, (d) Just outside my house, , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 137-141) : In Question, some parts of the, sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of, a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark "No, error" in your Answer., , b, , (SSC CGL 2015), 132. I shall look forward to being with you sometime next month., (a) I shall look forward, (b) to being with you, (c) sometime next month, (d) No error, 133. I really do regret not to learn to play the violin when I had so, many opportunities to learn the practice in school., (a) I really do regret not to learn to play the violin., (b) when I had so many opportunities, (c) to learn and practice in school., (d) No error, 134. The government granted relief payments of `5,000 each to, those who injured in the fire accident., (a) The government granted, (b) relief payments of `5,000 each, (c) to those who injured in the fire accident., (d) No error, 135. By May next year I have been working in this college for, twenty years., (a) By May next year, (b) I have been working in this college, (c) for twenty years., (d) No error, 136. Everyone of us should realize that any act of negligence will, cause a great harm to our country's security., (a) Everyone of us should realize that, (b) any act of negligence will cause, (c) a great harm to our country's security, (d) No error, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 132-136) : In the following Five Questions,, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct., Find out which part of a sentence has an error If a sentence is, free from error, mark option (d) as No error., , o, , misunderstand the questions. No error., / (d), (c), , 140. He can be a basketball player since he is tall like a mule., (a) No error, (b) He can be, (c) He is tall like a mule, (d) A basketball player since, 141. Who do you think I met?, (a) Who, (b) I met ?, (c) No error, (d) Do you think, b, , Read the instructions with care lest you may, 131., /, /, (a), (b), , h, , a, , 38

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 39, , 158. One (a) / should keep (b) / his word. (c) / No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 159. If you turn the corner, (a) / you will found a house (b) / built, of stone. (c) / No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 160. His appearance bears (a) / a striking resemblance (b) / to, your cousin. (c) / No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, o, , o, , b, , 150. Make what you write / and say more /, (a), (b), , h, , a, , Spotting Errors, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 164-166) : In the following questions, one, part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of, the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark, "No error" option., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 164. Too great a (a)/ variety of studies (b)/ distract the mind (c)/, No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 165. The severe cyclonic storm (a)/ has left behind (b)/ a trial of, misery (c)/ No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 166. My sister has been (a)/ interested in medicine (b)/ ever since, she was a child (c)/ No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 167-176) : In the following Ten Questions,, some parts of the sentence shave errors and some are correct., Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is, free from error, mark "No error" in your Answer., (SSC Stenographer 2016), 167. She has been complaining about headache from morning., (a) from morning, (b) No error, (c) She has been, (d) complaining about headache, 168. The children left the playground one after one., (a) one after one, (b) No error, (c) The children left, (d) the playground, 169. I knew the town well so I was able to advice him where to, go., (a) to advice him where to go., (b) No error, (c) I knew the town well, (d) sol was able, , m, o, , DIRECTONS (Qs. 158-160) : In the following questions, one, part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of, the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark, “No error” option., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 161. The doctor says that (a)/the patient will recover (b)/in few, days (c)/No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 162. I do not think that (a)/I can cope up (b)/with this problem (c)/, No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 163. The mother (a)/yearns for (b)/her only child (c)/No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, , .c, s, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 155. The job for drawing water (a)/ from the village well is usually, (b) / carried out by the women and young girls. (c) / No, Error (D)., (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 156. I remember him as (a) / someone who was a lot nicer (b) /, than circumstances warranted. (c) / No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, 157. Several days passed before (a) / Jeff worked over enough, (b) / courage to return to the house. (c) / No Error (d), (a) a, (b) b, (c) c, (d) d, , DIRECTION (Qs. 161-163) : In the following questions, one, part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of, the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark, "No error" option., , s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 155-157): In the following questions, one, part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of, the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark, “No error” as option., , re, p, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 151. Scientist now hope that cloning can successfully be, conducted in human beings in the near future., (a) human beings in the near future., (b) can successfully be conducted in, (c) Scientists now hope that cloning, (d) No Error, 152. When one takes great risks they must be prepared for great, losses., (a) When one takes great risks, (b) No Error, (c) they must be prepared, (d) for great losses., 153. What delicious flavour these mangoes have!, (a) have!, (b) What delicious, (c) flavour these mangoes (d) No Error, 154. They had to put of the garden party because of the heavy, rain., (a) because of the heavy rain, (b) No Error, (c) They had to, (d) put of the garden party, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 151-154): Some parts of the sentences have, errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence, has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark "No error" as, your option in the Answer Sheet., , o, .w, , b, , absorbed and engrossing No error, /, (c), (d)

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Spotting Errors, , h, , a, , 176. He stated that he prefers tea than coffee., (a) tea than coffee, (b) No error, (c) He stated that, (d) he prefers, , o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 177-181) : In the following Five Questions,, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct., Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is, free from error, 'No Error' in your Answer., rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), 177. Three years have elapsed since I had gone to visit my aunt, in the city., (a) Visit my aunt in the city, (b) No error, (c) since I had gone to, (d) Three years have elapsed, 178. He needs not have shouted at me that way., (a) No error, (b) at me that way, (c) not have shouted, (d) He needs, 179. I reached two hours before he had came., (a) No error, (b) he had came, (c) I reached, (d) two hours before, 180. The car that he is using these days is belonging to his, employer., (a) to his employer, (b) these days is belonging, (c) The car that he is using (d) No error, 181. He assured me that he will return in an hour., (a) He assured me, (b) No error, (c) in an hour, (d) that he will return, , s, , re, p, , 170. He runs more faster than I., (a) than I, (b) No error, (c) He runs, (d) more faster, 171. The fight for liberation brings out the best and a noblest, quality in mankind., (a) a noblest quality in mankind, (b) No error, (c) The fight for liberation, (d) brings out the best and, 172. The baby was clinging with her mother in fear., (a) mother in fear, (b) No error, (c) The baby was, (d) clinging with her, 173. Not much people realize his sincerity., (a) his sincerity, (b) No error, (c) Not much, (d) people realize, 174. The government must provide facilities for the upbringing, of women., (a) upbringing of women, (b) No error, (c) The government, (d) must provide facilities for the, 175. You will not succeed unless you don't work hard., (a) don't work hard, (b) No error, (c) You will not, (d) succeed unless you, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 40

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 41, , 13., , 14., 15., , 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 22., 23., 24., , 35., 36., 37., 38., 39., 40., 41., 42., 43., 45., 46., 47., 48., 49., 50., 51., 52., 53., 54., 55., 56., 57., 58., 59., 60., 61., , m, o, , 12., , 34., , .c, s, , 10., 11., , 32., 33., , s, , 9., , 31., , (a) Here, The scissors are should be used., (d), (b) When we use l.c. Along with, together and with,, theverb agrees according to first subject. Hence, is, going to Delhi should be used., (b) Here, in getting (gerund) the job should be used., (c) Here, are located at the Madison Avenue should be, used., (c) Here, which she has given in respect of your eyes, should be used., (c) Here, a hindrance …………… should be, used., Look at the sentences :, To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a, help., The high price is a major hindrance to potent buyers., (b) Here, I have ……… should be used., (a) Here, By the time she finished her work (Simple Past), ……… should be used., (a) Here, Some were surprised/ Some categorically denied, ……… should be used., (c) Here, the speed the ship sailed/travelled at ………, should be used., (b) ‘are’ is replaced by ‘is’, (b) Remove ‘to’ before the policeman, (b) ‘me’ is replaced by ‘myself’, (c) ‘in’ is replaced by ‘at’, (d) No error, (c) Speak in Malayalan., (b) flowed, (d) 44. (d), (c) beside, (b) Running towards, (b) Going to the party, not to go to the party, (d), (b) The first, (a) Padmini had rarely missed, (c) so also kamya, (d), (b) has gone, (b) doesn't, (b) step daughter do, (c) would I stay there., (b) The sentence is in past simple. Hence, with full might, and raised my arms .... should be used., (b) Use both are, (c) Here, subject (some areas) is in plural number. Hence,, plural verb i.e. are subject to strong winds ......... should, be used., (b) Here, Raju is (so/very) good should be used. As is, superfluous here., (b) Hardly means almost no: almost not. Hence, could, hardly should be used. Hardly conveys negative sense., , re, p, , 8., , 30., , rd, , 7., , 28., 29., , o, .w, , 4., 5., 6., , 25., 26., 27., , b, , 2., 3., , (c) Neither is used for two things. For more than two, things, none should be used., (a) After knowing the truth will be correct usage., (b) It is time/It is high time is followed by the clause in, simple past that shows present time. Hence, decided, on your next should be used., (c) Replace let him speak by should be allowed to speak., (d), (a) Sometimes Common Nouns are used as Abstract, Nouns as they express qualities. In this situation, we, use 'the' before them. Hence. The Judge in him should, be used., (b) The structure of some sentences is :, Indefinite number + of + Noun, Indefinite quantity + of + Noun, In these sentences, the subject is one that comes after, 'of'. Here, the word pillar is singular, hence, has rotted, away should be used., (c) Here, replace that most people like to stay at home by, most of the people like to stay at home., (b) The word aim takes preposition 'at'., Hence, at bringing about should be used., (c) Chemical balance and amount of moisture., (c) Owing to (preposition) means : because of., Hence, owing to ever-growing demand... should be, used here., (c) Here simple past (Passive) i.e. was dogged by, controversy should be used., (c) Here, very hard should be used. The word hardly, (Adverb) means : almost not; almost none., The word hard means : putting a lot of effort or energy, into an activity., (b) Here, the antecedent of Relative Pronoun ‘who’ is ‘I’, and hence who have done should be used as 'I' agrees, with 'have'., (c) The word equipment (Uncountable Noun) means : the, things that are needed for a particular purpose or, activity., Its plural is not equipments., Hence, new equipment should be used here., (a) Here, A great many students should be used., (b) In hyphenated terms. singular Noun i.e., this threecrore project should be used., (a) Here, I hope to go shopping should be used., (b) Here, Gerund i.e. If it was worth taking should be used., (a) Here, Adjective i.e. After a careful investigation should, be used., (b) Here, look like should be used. Like is an Adjective, which is used as Preposition., (c) Here foot tall should be used., (a) Here, with no proof of your guilt/ without any proof of, your guilt should be used., (b) Here, she appears to be unreasonably should be used., , o, , 1., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , Spotting Errors

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 82., 83., 84., 85., 86., , 87., , 88., 89., 90., , 109., 110., 111., 112., 113., , 114., 115., 116., , 117., 118., , 119., 120., , m, o, , 81., , 108., , .c, s, , 80., , 97., 102., 107., , s, , 79., , 96., , re, p, , 78., , 95., , rd, , 72., 73., 74., 75., 76., 77., , 94., , o, .w, , 70., 71., , 93., , b, , 69., , 92., , o, , 67., 68., , (a) here the use of 'they' is not needed as 'the newspaper', itself is the subject, (b) according to the rules of conjunctions the word 'no, sooner...' should be followed by 'than...', (c) the preposition 'on ' is used to indicate a date or place, should be 'by', (a) here it means one among many so it should be 'one of, my friends...', (c) here due to the sense of comparison it should be 'the, same...', (c) here the word 'will' is not needed because 'shall' is, already used in the initial part of the sentence that, itself signifies the tense of the sentence., (d) 98. (b) 99., (b) 100. (c) 101. (b), (c) 103. (d) 104. (b) 105. (c) 106. (b), (a) Part '(a)' of the statement is wrong. It will be as 'If I had, realized'. The Past perfect tense suits here and it denotes the sentence to be in Active voice., (b) Part '(b)' of the statement is wrong. The word 'enhanced', given here is wrong. The correct word that will suit the, statement is 'elevated'. Correct application of word, enriches the meaning of the sentence., (b) Part '(b)' of the sentence is wrong. The correct form of, sentence is 'It is I am who should be responsible for, the delay'., (b) Part '(b)' of the sentence is wrong. The preposition 'of', is missing in that part. 'Of' is applicable after the word, 'evils'., (b) Part '(b)' of the sentence is wrong. It should be extensively over., (a) In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San, Francisco. Instead of 'a' before earthquake, article 'an', should be used because it is followed by a vowel letter., (a) His parents don't approve of his business. In English,, don't is used when speaking in the first and second, person plural and singular and the third person plural, ("I," "you," "we," and "they"). Doesn't, on the other, hand, is used when speaking in the third person, singular only ("he," "she," and "it")., (d) No error., (b) The lovers walked beside each other in silence. (the, preposition besides means in addition to, whereas, beside means next to)., (c) Men are wanted for the army, the navy and the air, force. When joining two or more grammatically similar, expressions, and is used followed in the end and, commas are used to distinguish the other expressions., (d) No error., (c) Shakespeare has written many plays as well as few, poetry. [Poetry is an Uncountable Noun or Mass, Noun; which means a noun that cannot be used freely, with numbers or the indefinite article, and which, therefore takes no plural form.], (b) Neither of the girls are willing to accept the proposal., (a) The correct sentence should be- 'An interesting book, ' A tale of two cities' was written by Alexander Dumas., Article 'a' in the first part should be replaced by 'an', because it is followed by a vowel sound., o, , 66., , 91., , b, , 63., 64., 65., , (a) The sentence shows subjunctive mood of Verb, (desire). Hence, even a singular subject agrees with a, plural verb. Hence, If I were he should be used., (a) It is not proper to use ‘to’ after advise (Verb)., (d), (b) Neither of/Either if agrees with a singular verb. Hence,, is sensible enough should be used., (a) Know is generally not used in progressive Tenses., Hence, we known/we have known should be used here., (b) Mohan's eyes reflected ..... is the correct passessive., (c) With a view to (doing) something because you are, planning to do something in the future. Ex: We bought, the house with a view to retiring there. To seeuring is, correct., (b) 'has come' is the correct option because the verb will, agree with the first subject., (b) adjacent always takes the preposition 'to'., (b) Grapes cannot be the subject of the sentence; hence it, should be 'Grapes cannot be gathered......', (b) a life of dual responsibility, (b) We should be lower case, (a) They played, (b) to do, (c) Great Britain doesn't use the definite article "the"., (b) Here, indefinite article i.e. about a plane crash should, be used. No particular incident is evident here., (b) With a View to should be followed by gerund i.e., suveying., (a) Here, time period is given. Hence. Past Perfect, Continuous i.e. It had been lying ....should be used., (c) Here, to provide evidence/ as a witness .... should be, used., (b) Here, it is a preposition related error. Hence, at her, should be used here., (d), (b) Delete 'pair of' before binocular because the word, 'binocular' itself suggests a pair., (b) 'a' should be replaced with 'the'. Here Kalidas is not, Shakespeare but he is compared with Shakespeare., (b) Delete 'all' before 'left'. Here the usage of 'all' is, superfluous as 'the teacher as well as his students', itself signifies everyone., (a) Add 'the' before 'more'. Here the sentence consists of, two clauses- Principal and Subordinate, where the, Principal clause should be given more stress by adding, 'the' before 'more'., (a) if pronouns of different persons are to be used together, in a sentence to provide good and normal sense then, the serial order should be second, third and first so, here it should "He and I are very good friends.", (c) when a sentence starts with 'one' then to in accordance, with the singularity of the subject it should be one's, parents., (c) 'God' is a universal noun so it should be preceded by, 'the'., (b) according to the rules of the 'articles' the word 'uniform', should be preceded by 'a' because here the vowel, sound of 'u' is different, , h, , 62., , Spotting Errors, , a, , 42

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , get something better If I were you I'd accept the money, they're offering. After all, a bird in the hand is worth, two in the bush., Luggage means suitcases, trunks, etc, containing, personal belongings for a journey; baggage. It is never, used in plural form., Just outside my house is a playground for school boys, and girls. Playground is in singular, hence, is., Mule means the offspring of a donkey and a horse, (strictly, a male donkey and a female horse) which is, not tall., Who should be replaced with 'whom' as it signifies the, objective case of 'who.', The team is, Everyone was, and eat their meat, the strange noise, meat, Replace ‘begin’ with began’, o, , o, , b, , 138. (b), , o, .w, , b, , rd, , 139. (b), , (a), (a), (c), (a), (d), (b), (d), (b), (c), (b), (c), (d), (d), (a), (d), (b), (c), (b), (c), (c), (b), (d), (c), (c), (d), (a), (a), (d), , Replace ‘childrens’ with ‘children’., absorbing and engrossing, can be successfully conducted in, he must be prepared, put off the garden party, Job of, Worked over should be replaced with gathered, On his words., will find, his cousin, in a few days, cope with, distracts the mind, trail of misery, 167. (a) 168. (a), 172. (d) 173. (c), 177. (c) 178. (d), , 169., 174., 179., , (a), (a), (b), , 170., 175., 180., , (d), (d), (b), , m, o, , 142., 143., 144., 145., 146., 147., 148., 149., 150., 151., 152., 153., 154., 155., 156., 157., 158., 159., 160., 161., 162., 163., 164., 165., 166., 171., 176., 181., , .c, s, , 141. (a), , s, , 140. (c), , re, p, , 121. (c) In India, there are many poor. [Poors is no word. Poor, refer to all the poor people.], 122. (c) When the weather is pleasant it is nice to go on a, picnic., 123. (a) Many passersby stopped at the place of accident., 'passer-bys' is an incorrect word. Because the people, are plural, not the action or time. i.e., "by" can indicate, action and/or time, and that cannot be plural., 124. (c) The batsman completed his century in minimum number, of balls., 125. (c) The accident was fatal as the truck had a head on, collision with a van. With is used to indicate being, together or being involved., 126. (c) A real brave person is not one who does not feel afraid, and one who conquers that fear. Here pronoun that, should be used instead of he is one. As a pronoun,, one can also function in an impersonal, objective, manner, standing for the writer or for all people who, are like the writer or for the average person or for all, people who belong to a class., 127. (a) It is, 128. (b) I have known her for three years now. We use for when, we measure the duration - when we say how long, something lasts., 129. (b) I am happy because I have paid off my bank loan. The, sentence is present participle and have is used instead, of had because the action is completed before 'now', the present., 130. (b) They blamed their teachers for their poor performance, in the Board examination. For is used to mean because, of., 131. (b) Lest is not properly used, 132. (b) This part of the sentence should be 'to be with you.', 133. (a) I really do regret not having learnt to play the violin….., should be the correct structure., 134. (b) It should be - relief of `5000 each, 135. (b) 'I shall have been working in this college' is the right, construction., 136. (d) No error, 137. (d) Something that you say which means it is better to, keep what you have than to risk losing it by trying to, , 43, , a, , Spotting Errors

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement, , R, , o, , b, , Sentence, Improvement, o, , 5, , o, .w, , b, , PT E, A, CH, , h, , a, , 44, , rd, , (SSC CGL 1st, , 1., 2., 3., , 4., 5., , Sit. 2010), Obviously he isn't cut up to be a good teacher., (a) cut out, (b) cut in, (c) cut for, (d) No improvement, Power got with money is the most craved for today., (a) sought after, (b) wished for, (c) welcomed for, (d) No improvement, The brown shirt wants washing., (a) has to wash, (b) is in need of a wash, (c) requries a wash, (d) No improvement, You are asked to copy this letter word by word., (a) word for word, (b) word with word, (c) word to word, (d) No improvement, The weak man is a slave to his sensuous pleasures., (a) sensory, (b) sensual, (c) secondary, (d) No improvement, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions, a part of, the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to, the bold part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence., Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed,, your answer is (d)., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), 6. To get into the building I'll disguise as a reproter., (a) disguise to be, (b) disguise as one, (c) disguise myself, (d) No improvement, 7. He denied that he had not forged my signature, (a) would not forge, (b) had forged, (c) did not forge, (d) No improvement, 8. If I had played well, I would have won the match., (a) I played well, (b) I play well, (c) I am playing well (d) No improvement, 9. Since the records are missing the possibility of paying more, than one compensation for the same piece of land cannot be, ruled aside., (a) out, (b) off, (c) away, (d) No improvement, 10. A callous system generates nothing but a misanthrope., (a) develops, (b) induces, (c) produces, (d) No improvement, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In the following questions, a sentence, or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement., Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a, better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d)., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), 11. He has for good left India., (a) He has left for good India., (b) He has left India for good., (c) Good he has left India., (d) No improvement, 12. We are credibly informed that the murderer has given himself, up., (a) We are informed that the murderer has credibly given, himself up., (b) We are informed that the murderer has given credibly, himself up., (c) We are informed that credibly the murderer has given, up himself,, (d) No improvement, 13. We generally select one of the most intelligent student of, the school for this award., (a) one of the most intelligent students of the school, (b) one of the intelligent most students of the school, (c) one of the intelligent most student of the school, (d) No improvement, 14. My friend lives in a nearby street whose name I have, forgotten., (a) the name of which, (b) which name, (c) of which name, (d) No improvement, 15. He both won a medal and a scholarship., (a) He won a medal and a scholarship both., (b) Both he won a medal and a scholarship., (c) He won both a medal and a scholarship., (d) No improvement, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : In question, a sentence is given, a, part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at, (a), (b) and (c) below which may be a better option. In case no, improvement is needed your answer is (d)., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 16. What do you for go to school?, (a) For what do you go to school?, (b) What do you go for to school?, (c) What do you go to school for?, (d) No improvement, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions a part of the, sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part, at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your, answer is (d).

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o, .w, , rd, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 31. His life is hanging with a thread., (a) from, (b) by, (c) to, (d) No improvement, 32. After twenty years of exile, the prisoner was in the end of, his tether., (a) on, (b) though, (c) at, (d) No improvement, 33. Grandfather is often so tired that he drops in his armchair., (a) slides away, (b) falls out, (c) slips in, (d) No improvement, 34. The court was forced to respect the profundity of the, learned judge’s knowledge., (a) probity, (b) proximity, (c) prodigality, (d) No improvement, 35. He has lost his nearly all many pets., (a) all his nearly many pets, (b) his many pets nearly all of them, (c) nearly all his many pets, (d) No improvement, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36-40) : In the following questions a part of, the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the, underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the, sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement, is needed your answer is (d)., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35) : In the following questions, a part of, the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to, the bold part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence., Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d)., , .c, s, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), 26. It took her a long time to get past her failure in the medical, examination., (a) through, (b) over, (c) by, (d) No improvement, 27. The boy wanted to ask his father for money, but waited for, a propitious occasion., (a) protective, (b) prophetic, (c) prospective, (d) No improvement, 28. I did not agree with him; he appeared to be so bigoted for, me to concur., (a) much, (b) very, (c) too, (d) No improvement, 29. As soon as she noticed the workmen, she asked them what, they have been doing., (a) have done, (b) had been, (d) are doing, (d) No improvement, 30. He was asleep before the mother tucked him off., (a) through, (b) away, (c) in, (d) No improvement, , s, , re, p, , 25., , b, , 24., , o, , 23., , o, , 22., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30) : In question, a part of the sentence is, underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer, is (d)., b, , 21., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), Sordid and sensational books tend to vitiate the public taste., (a) divide, (b) distract, (c) distort, (d) No improvement, By studyding AIDS has engaged many researchers in the, last decade., (a) Important study (b) Now that the study, (c) The study of, (d) No improvement, His Master's thesis was highly estimated and is now being, prepared for publication., (a) was highly discussed, (b) was highly commended, (c) is highly appraised, (d) No improvement, No sooner had she realized her blunder than she began to, take corrective measures., (a) then she began to take, (b) than she began taking, (c) when she began to take, (d) No improvement, A good scholar must be precise and possess originality., (a) must be precise and original, (b) must be possess precision and original, (c) must be precision and possess originality, (d) No improvement, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : In questions, a part of the sentence, is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underliend, part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose, the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your, answer is (d)., , 45, , a, , 17. He pleased the directors and this completed his report in, good time., (a) He pleased the directors in good time and this completed, his report., (b) He completed his report in good time and this pleased, the directors., (c) He pleased the directors and completed his report and, this in good time., (d) No improvement, 18. The courtiers used to tell the King how efficient an, administrator he was all day long., (a) The courtiers all day long used to tell the King how, efficient an administrator he was., (b) The courtiers used all day long to tell the King how, efficient an administrator he was., (c) The courtiers used to tell the King all day long how, efficient an administrator he was., (d) No improvement, 19. Every Saturday I go out for shopping., (a) for shops, (b) to shopping, (c) for shop, (d) No improvement, 20. We had a grand party and we enjoyed very much., (a) We had a grand party and enjoyed very much., (b) We had a grand party to enjoy very much., (c) We had a grand party and we enjoyed ourselves very, much., (d) No improvement., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement, , o, .w, , rd, , 52., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 41. If he had time he will call you, (a) would have, (b) would have had, (c) has, (d) No improvement, 42. The workers are hell bent at getting what is due to them., (a) hell bent on getting, (b) hell bent for getting, (c) hell bent upon getting, (d) No improvement, 43. We are looking forward to see you tomorrow:, (a) looking forward towards seeing, (b) looking forward for seeing, (c) looking forward to seeing, (d) No improvement, 44. they could not tell me why did he not eat his lunch., (a) why not had he eaten, (b) why he did not eat, (c) why had he not eaten, (d) No improvement, 45. He who will bid the highest will get the product., (a) who bids the highest, (b) who the highest bids, (c) who would bid the highest, (d) No improvement, 46. John had told me that he hasn't done it yet., (a) told, (b) tells, (c) was telling, (d) No improvement, 47. The clients are waiting outside since morning and will, continue to wait until you meet them., (a) have waited, (b) have been waiting, (c) were waiting, (d) No improvement, , 53., 54., , 55., 56., , 57., 58., 59., , m, o, , 51., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), The disparity of the GDP between the rich and the poor has, broadened in the last some decades., (a) have widened in the last some decades, (b) have widened in the last few decades., (c) have broadened in the last few decades., (d) No improvement, How, is beyond my understanding, the boy could fall into, the ditch., (a) How the boy could fall into the ditch is beyond my, understanding, (b) Beyond my understanding is how the boy could fall, into the ditch, (c) How could the boy fall into the ditch is beyond my, understanding., (d) No improvement, The pioneer spacecraft went beyond Pluto., (a) made its way past. (b) went across, (c) went after, (d) No improvement, The firm buys frozen seafood in bulk, packs it into smaller, pouches and then they sell them to the local grocery stores., (a) it sells them, (b) sell them, (c) they sell the pouches, (d) No improvement, The learners are intended to read the sources at home., (a) are meant, (b) are suggested, (c) are expected, (d) No improvement, Fuji’s invention of supercomputer will be enable to make, Japan supercede America in computer technology., (a) will make Japan, (b) will enable Japan, (c) can make Japan, (d) No improvement, I could never repay the debt I owe to my place of study., (a) Alma Master, (b) Motherland, (c) Place of worship (d) No improvement, She cries all the time., (a) mostly everytime (b) Day in and day out, (c) pretty frequently (d) No improvement, For a week last month, the team’s 20 players were stranded, because the Government-issued passport is not up to, international standards., , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 51-60) : In question, a sentence/part of the, sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the, sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may, improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed, your answer is (d)., , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-50) : In question, a sentence/ part of the, sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the, underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which, may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In, case no improvement is needed your answer is (d)., , b, , 40., , o, , 39., , o, , 38., , 48. He may have grown taller when i last saw him, (a) from when I last saw him, (b) since I last saw him, (c) before I last saw him, (d) No improvement, 49. While crossing the highway, a five year old child was, knocked out by a passing car., (a) away, (b) up, (c) down, (d) No improvement, 50. During his long discourse, he did not touch that point., (a) touch upon, (b) touch in, (c) touch of, (d) No improvement, b, , 37., , You shall have attended if the court had instructed you to, do so., (a) would have had to attend, (b) would attend, (c) would have to, (d) No improvement, The relics of Greece over which such a great deal of evidence, has been collected should be preserved., (a) from which, (b) on which, (c) ascent which, (d) No improvement, When the beverage was ready, they drank possibly as much, as they could., (a) as much as they possibly could, (b) as much as possibly they could, (c) as much as they could possibly, (d) No improvement, A citizen is expected to give allegiance to his country of, origin., (a) homage, (b) loyalty, (c) obedience, (d) No improvement, We were with daggers drawn despite attempts to understand, each other., (a) in, (b) on, (c) at, (d) No improvement, , h, , 36., , a, , 46

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 72., 73., 74., , 75., , 76., , 77., , 78., , m, o, , 71., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), The climate of Karnataka is cooler than Tamil Nadu., (a) is cooler to, (b) is cooler than of, (c) is cooler than that of, (d) No improvement, The Tsunami victims suffered of cholera., (a) suffered from, (b) suffered under, (c) suffered in, (d) No improvement, I gave to Sana the keys., (a) I gave, (b) I gave to the, (c) I gave the, (d) No improvement, If he smokes less he might get rid of his cough., (a) If he smoked less he would get rid of his cough., (b) If he had smoked less he might get rid of his cough., (c) If he smokes less he might have got rid of his cough., (d) No improvement., He compensated the loss to me., (a) He compensated the loss for me., (b) He compensated me to the loss, (c) He compensated me for the loss., (d) No improvement., As employees, we are accountable for our stakeholders., (a) accountable with, (b) accountable to, (c) accountable against, (d) No improvement, Recently he had insured for a mediclaim policy., (a) He had recently insured for, (b) Recently he insured for, (c) He insured recently for, (d) No improvement, Everyday, we usually had lunch at 1.30 p.m., (a) we have had usually, (b) we have usually, (c) we usually have, (d) No improvement, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-80) : In the following questions, a, sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given, alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at, (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your, answer is (d)., , s, , 67., , re, p, , 66., , rd, , 65., , o, .w, , 64., , b, , 63., , o, , 62., , o, , 61., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), I wish I knew what is wrong with my car., (a) I wish I had known what is wrong with my car, (b) I wish I know what is wrong with my car, (c) I wish I knew what was wrong with my car, (d) No improvement, Just before he died, Amar, who is a poet, wrote this poem., (a) Just before he died, Amar, who was a poet, wrote this, poem, (b) Amar, who is a poet, wrote this poem just before he, died, (c) Amar wrote this poem, who is poet, just before he died, (d) No improvement, The flag will be risen on the 15th of August., (a) The flag will be roused on the 15th of August, (b) The flag will be rising on the 15th August, (c) The flag will be raised on the 15th of August, (d) No improvement, If I had the money I would have bought the house., (a) If I had had the money I would have bought the house, (b) If I have the money I would have bought the house, (c) If I have had the money I would have bought the house, (d) No improvement, Don't sit in the grass. It's wet., (a) by the side of, (b) on, (c) beside, (d) No improvement, The game is more important than the winning of the prize., (a) The gaming is more important than the winning of the, prize, (b) The game is more important than winning of the prize, (c) Gaming is more important than winning of the prize, (d) No imporovement, The actor is out of jail, and not exactly a free man, since he, will be under house arrest for an additional 90 days., (a) but not exactly a free man, (b) though exactly a free man, (c) if not exactly a free man, (d) No improvement, , 68. Some players on the team suffer from chronic knee problems, and will not play in the next playoff., (a) Some player on the team suffered, (b) Some player on the team suffer, (c) Some players on the team suffers, (d) No improvement, 69. Sushma has wisdom, charm and she has a good sense of, humour., (a) Sushma had a good sense of humour, (b) a good sense of humour, (c) has a good sense of humour, (d) No improvement, 70. They knocked down ten houses when they built the new, road., (a) ruptured, (b) removed, (c) pulled down, (d) No improvement, b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 61-70) : In these questions a sentence/ part, of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold, sentence/ part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may, improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternatives. In case, no improvement is needed, your answer is (d)., , h, , (a) Government-issued passports were not up to, international standards., (b) Government-issued passports are not up to, international standards, (c) The passports issued by the government were not up, to international standards, (d) No improvement, 60. Since July 2008, our customers will be able to use the ATM, network of BBY Bank, the bank that was acquired by us, during that year., (a) have been able to use, (b) were using, (c) will have been able to use., (d) No improvement, , 47, , a, , Sentence Improvement

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement, , 89., , 92., , 93., , 94., , 95., , 96., 97., 98., 99., , (SSC CGL 2014), Why should you be despaired of your success of your, undertaking?, (a) you despair of the success of your undertaking, (b) you despair of success of undertaking, (c) you be despaired of the success of your undertaking, (d) No improvement., As Rees was going to town in the High Street a savage dog, attacked him and bit him., (a) going to town a savage dog attacked him and bit him, in the High Street, (b) in the High Street a savage dog attacked him and bit, him in the town, (c) going to town in the High Street a savage dog bit him, and attacked him, (d) No improvement, Something is pretty here that Vineeta can wear to the party., (a) Something here is pretty, (b) Something is here pretty, (c) Here is something pretty, (d) No improvement, I have dreamt all my life to own a beautiful maroon coloured, car., (a) of owning, (b) to owning, (c) at owning, (d) No improvement, Sitting on the hill top, the sun went down watching before, him., (a) he watched the sun go down., (b) the sun went down with him watching, (c) the sun went down when he watched, (d) No improvement, The office is soon to be closed., (a) just to, (b) about to, (c) immediately to (d) No improvement, He has achieved nothing out of his way worth mentioning., (a) out of the way (b) by the way, (c) in a big way, (d) No improvement, I prevailed on him to vote for you., (a) to, (b) at, (c) upon, (d) No improvement, Eager to pass his final exams, studying was the students, top priority., (a) the student's top priority was studying., (b) the student made studying his top priority., (c) the top priority of studying was made by the student., (d) No improvement., , m, o, , 88., , 91., , .c, s, , 87., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 91-100) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is, underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your, answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., , s, , 86., , re, p, , 85., , rd, , 84., , o, .w, , 83., , b, , 82., , o, , 81., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), It became clear that the strangers were heading into a serious, disaster., (a) along, (b) towards, (c) on, (d) No improvement, Twenty kms are not a great distance in these days of fast, moving vehicles., (a) is not a great distance, (b) are not too great a distance, (c) aren't proving a great distance, (d) No improvement, I adapted a new method to solve the problem., (a) I have been adopted, (b) I adopted, (c) I was adapted, (d) No improvement, Hoping not to be disturbed, I sat down in my easy chair to, read the book, I won as a prize., (a) I had won as a prize, (b) I have won as prize, (c) I had to win as a prize, (d) No improvement, If you are living near a market place you should be ready to, bear the disturbances caused by traffic., (a) to bear upon, (b) to bear with, (c) to bear away, (d) No improvement, The more they earn, more they spend on luxury items., (a) more they should spend, (b) the more they spend, (c) the more they ought to spend, (d) No improvement, You have come here with a view to insult me., (a) to insulting me, (b) of insulting me, (c) for insulting me, (d) No improvement, A little rail-road engine was employed by a station yard for, doing small pieces of work., (a) was made by a station yard, (b) was used at the station yard, (c) was employed at the station yard, (d) No improvement, From an aesthetic point of view, the painting did not appeal, to me., (a) From the viewpoint of aesthetics, the painting did not, appeal to me, (b) The painting had no aesthetic appeal to me, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81-90) : A sentence/ part of the sentence is, underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined, sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may, improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no, improvement is needed, your answer is (d)., , (c) From an aesthetic point of view, the painting had a little, appeal to me, (d) No improvement, 90. The child tossed in bed burning with fever., (a) The child in bed, burning with fever tossed, (b) The child burning with fever, tossed in bed, (c) The child burning in bed tossed with fever, (d) No improvement, b, , 79. All nations must first become agricultural strong., (a) become agriculturally strong, (b) become strong agriculture, (c) become agriculture strong, (d) No improvement, 80. An orangutan’s intelligence is as superior to that of man., (a) is more superior to, (b) is superior to, (c) is superior than that of, (d) No improvement, , h, , a, , 48

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 49, , 122., 123., 124., 125., , DIRECTONS (Qs. 126-130) : A sentence/a part of the sentence, is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined, part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct, alternative. In case no improvement is needed, “No, improvement” is the answer., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), , m, o, , 121., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), Sunita’s sister had ribbons on her hair., (a) in, (b) over, (c) through, (d) No improvement, She has an ability for Mathematics., (a) attitude, (b) aptitude, (c) altitude, (d) No improvement, I was impressed of it., (a) by, (b) on, (c) for, (d) No improvement, Only high officials have access with the President., (a) to, (b) for, (c) from, (d) No improvement, No other snake is as poisonous as this one., (a) are as poisonous as this one, (b) is more poisonous as this one, (c) is poisonous than this one, (d) No improvement, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 121-125): A sentence/a part of the sentence, is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined, part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct, alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark “No, improvement” as your answer., , s, , re, p, , 111. He does not laugh, nor he smiles., (a) nor he does smile (b) No improvement, (c) neither he does smile (d) nor does he, smile, , rd, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 111-120): In Question, a sentence/ a part of, the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the, underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose, "No Improvement". Mark your answer in the answer sheet., , b, , 101. It's high time that you go home., (a) are going, (b) went, (c) gone, (d) No improvement, 102. Drinking tea is an English habit., (a) tradition, (b) convention, (c) custom, (d) No improvement, 103. He is wanting in a little common sense., (a) lacks, (b) is lacking in, (c) needs some, (d) No improvement, 104. The second pigeon flew just as the first pigeon had flown., (a) one had done, (b) one had flown away, (c) had done, (d) No improvement, 105. The old man has acquired experience through age., (a) developed experience, (b) experienced, (c) got experience, (d) No improvement, 106. Water and soil pollutants find their entry into the body, through ingestion of contaminated water or food., (a) digestion of contaminated, (b) injection of contaminated, (c) passage of contaminated, (d) No improvement, 107. He lives far from the station., (a) away from the station, (b) a long way from the station, (c) off the station, (d) N o improvement, 108. Mumbai is famous because of its textiles., (a) at, (b) in, (c) for, (d) No improvement, 109. They spoke about the weather., (a) said, (b) talked, (c) expressed, (d) No improvement, 110. Mr. Mukherjee knows ten languages, isn't it'?, (a) doesn't Mr. Mukherjee, (b) hasn't he, (c) doesn't he, (d) No improvement, , o, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015 ), , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 101-110): In the following Ten Questions, a, sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given, alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the, sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement, is needed mark your answer as "No improvement"., , 112. If I will get an opportunity, I shall attend the seminar., (a) get, (b) No improvement, (c) shall get, (d) got, 113. The others shook their heads and made vague noises of, approval., (a) nodded, (b) No improvement, (c) turned around, (d) hung, 114. The world is being faced with a crisis, (a) No improvement (b) facing, (c) confronted, (d) in front of, 115. She insisted on she was innocent., (a) No improvement (b) insisted on that, (c) insisted that, (d) insisted with, 116. She could not help but laugh, (a) but laughing, (b) No improvement, (c) laughter, (d) laughing, 117. I took my mother some grapes when she was in hospital., (a) I took some grapes for my mother, (b) No improvement, (c) I took for my mother some grapes, (d) I brought my mother some grapes, 118. We met yesterday, haven't we ?, (a) isn't it ?, (b) No improvement, (c) didn't we ?, (d) hadn't we ?, 119. Both the teams played the game fairly., (a) played fairly the game (b) No improvement, (c) fairly played the game (d) played a fair game, 120. You must endure what you cannot cure., (a) suffer, (b) No improvement, (c) prevail, (d) accept, b, , 100. Mr. Dev will not go to the wedding reception without being, called., (a) if he is not invited, (b) till he is invited, (c) unless he is invited, (d) No improvement, , h, , a, , Sentence Improvement

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 146-150) : In questions below, a sentence, a, part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives., to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence., Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer sheet., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2014), 146. He will revise it when he is comes back., (a) when he come back, (b) on coming back, (c) when he came back, (d) No improvement, 147. The members of the student's union did not give the, examination in protest., (a) did not write, (b) did not sit for, (c) did not show up for, (d) No improvement, 148. She was kept from her assignment because of her loquacious, room-mate., (a) noisy, (b) irritating, (c) talkative, (d) No improvement, 149. James epitomizes everything that a leader should be., (a) worships, (b) loves, (c) adores, (d) No improvement, 150. The businessman is respectively connected., (a) respectfully, (b) respectably, (c) receptively, (d) No improvement, , m, o, , 136. They have had a real good time., (a) have had a, (b) have had really, (c) have had a really (d) No improvement, , (SSC Sub.Inspector 2015), 141. She is very eccentric woman., (a) unusual, (b) impatient, (c) generous, (d) no improvement, 142. The workers should have been more meticulous., (a) precise, (b) punctual, (c) committed, (d) no improvement, 143. The chickens in his farm are fatted up nicely., (a) are fattening, (b) are fattying, (c) are fattened, (d) no improvement, 144. I was angry at myself for making such a big mistake., (a) about, (b) with, (c) on, (d) no improvement, 145. Torture and trauma has made her a mental patient., (a) mad, (b) mania, (c) lunatic, (d) no improvement, , .c, s, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 141-145): In questions below, a part of the, sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the, underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence., Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., , s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 136-140) : A sentence/a part of the sentence, is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined, part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct, alternative. In case no improvement is needed, "No, improvement" is the answer., , re, p, , 135., , rd, , 134., , o, .w, , 133., , b, , 132., , o, , 131., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), The more they earn, more they spend, (a) The more they earn, the more they spend, (b) More they earn, the more they spend, (c) More they earn, more they spend, (d) No improvement, The offerings were placed on the alter, (a) on the altar, (b) on the steps, (c) on the platform, (d) No improvement, Really speaking, no man is perfect, (a) strictly, (b) slightly, (c) vaguely, (d) No improvement, Mankind does not know this, (a) do, (b) had, (c) is, (d) No improvement, Practically every part of the coconut tree is used by man, (a) each, (b) most, (c) any, (d) No improvement, , o, , DIRECTIONS (131-135) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is, underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part, which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative., In case no improvement is needed, "No improvement" is the answer., , 137. Electricity has modernized the march of modern events., (a) revolutionised, (b) developed, (c) created, (d) No improvement, 138. The sales boy told the consumer not to touch the products, on display., (a) buyer, (b) shopper, (c) customer, (d) No improvement, 139. Please make it a point to send the letter at my address., (a) on, (b) to, (c) in, (d) No improvement, 140. Sunil and I helped to sell tickets., (a) we, (b) us, (c) me, (d) No improvement, b, , 126. Any able-bodied man is eligible for the job., (a) Each able-bodied man is, (b) Any able-bodied men have been, (c) Any able-bodied men are, (d) No improvement, 127. She found a wooden broken table in the room., (a) wooden and broken table, (b) broken wooden table, (c) broken and wooden table, (d) No improvement, 128. The truck rumbled to a halt and a man got out and ran., (a) shrieked at, (b) screeched to, (c) screamed at, (d) No improvement, 129. The Professor asked the intruder who was he and why was, he in his lecture., (a) who he was and why he was, (b) who he was and why was he, (c) who he had been and why he had been, (d) No improvement, 130. My uncle goes to office on bicycle or by foot., (a) by bicycle or by foot, (b) by bicycle or on foot, (c) on bicycle or on foot, (d) No improvement, , h, , a, , 50

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 170-174) : In question, a part of the sentence is, underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at, (a), (b),(c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct, alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d)., (SSC CHSL 2014), Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., 170. Sohan is pleased at the news yesterday., (a) has been pleased, (b) had been pleased, (c) was pleased, (d) No improvement, 171. She did not like the movie, nor I did., (a) nor did I., (b) nor I like it., (c) nor did I like it., (d) No improvement, 172. Old habits die hardly., (a) hard, (b) too hard, (c) much hardly, (d) No improvement, , m, o, , (SSC CHSL 2013), 168. The commoners joined the king’s army at crushing the, rebels., (a) into, (b) in, (c) without, (d) No improvement, 169. She is quite well now, except a slight cold., (a) except have a slight cold, (b) excepting a slight cold, (c) except for a slight cold, (d) No improvement, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 168 & 169) : In questions, a part of the, sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the, underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence., Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed,, your answer is (d)., , s, , (SSC CHSL 2012), , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 161-167) : A part of the sentence is bolded., Below are given alternatives to the bolded part at (a), (b) and, (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct, alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d)., , rd, , 160., , o, .w, , 159., , b, , 158., , o, , 157., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012), The ship ran over when it crashed into an iceberg., (a) get over, (b) gave up, (c) went down, (d) No improvement, His wife was contentious., (a) contagious, (b) quarrelsome, (c) content, (d) No improvement, Historians feel there is an earnest need for the review of, history text books every five years and a revision of the, same every ten years., (a) imperative, (b) indispensable, (c) urgent, (d) No improvement, My car broke off on my way to the office., (a) out, (b) in, (c) down, (d) No improvement, Freedom is a wonderful thing, for Jimmy was eager to, experience it., (a) though, (b) and, (c) but, (d) No improvement, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 156-160) : In questions, a part of the sentence, is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined, part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose, the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your, answer is (d)., , 161. The trek is difficult but it is worth well the endeavour., (a) well worth the endeavour, (b) worth the endeavour well, (c) the endeavour well worth, (d) No improvement, 162. The manager was given a holiday and so he decided to go, to the hitch-hiking., (a) for the hitch-hiking, (b) for hitch-hiking, (c) hitch-hiking, (d) No improvement, 163. Goaded to frenzy, the bull charged its tormentors., (a) the tormentors were charged by the bull, (b) the tormentors were being charged by the bull, (c) the bull charged on its tormentors, (d) No improvement, 164. The war was a time of tribulations for all of us., (a) intimacy, (b) placidity, (c) stupidity, (d) No improvement, 165. The temptations that bestow young people today are ruining, them., (a) appeal, (b) beset, (c) confront, (d) No improvement, 166. We kept all the old paintings in a place where they would, remain safe from harm or danger., (a) will remain safe, (b) are safe, (c) may remain safe, (d) No improvement, 167. The tragedy is reflection of an episode that took place a, decade ago., (a) rendition, (b) reincarnation, (c) reminiscent, (d) No improvement, b, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013), 151. The gentry of the town was invited., (a) is invited, (b) has been invited, (c) were invited, (d) No improvement., 152. After the written exam, you will also have an oral exam., (a) practical, (b) viva voice, (c) vocal, (d) No improvement, 153. The regular use of alcohal, only in small quantities, tends to, cause mischief in many ways to various organs of the body., (a) though in small quantities, (b) even in a little quantity, (c) even in small quantities, (d) No improvement, 154. If you were the Prime Minister of India what steps would you, have taken to end unemployment?, (a) will you take, (b) will you be taking, (c) would you take, (d) No improvement, 155. A high school student is not even understanding the basics, of Chemistry and Physics., (a) does not understand even, (b) was not even understanding, (c) has even not understood, (d) No improvement, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 151-155) : In the following questions, a, sentence / part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are, given alternatives to the bold sentence / part of the sentence at, (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your, answer is (d)., , 156., , 51, , a, , Sentence Improvement

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o, .w, , b, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 193-197) : In the following Five Questions,, a sentence a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given, alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the, sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement, is required, choose '' No Improvement'' option., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), 193. Try to LOWER the amount of fat in your diet., (a) No improvement, (b) Reduce, (c) Cut, (d) Lose, , m, o, , (SSC Multitasking 2014), 188. I knew that if the animal was at home in that moment it, would probably be sound asleep., (a) within that moment, (b) about that moment, (c) at that moment, (d) No improvement, 189. What would you have done if you are attacked by a bandit?, (a) if you have been attacked by a bandit, (b) if you would have been attacked by a bandit, (c) if you were attacked by a bandit, (d) No improvement, 190. She works so that she may not fail., (a) or that she may not fail, (b) therefore she may fail, (c) lest she should fail, (d) No improvement, 191. Looking out of the window the little boy saw a kite entangled, in the branches of the gulmohar tree., (a) Looking at the window, (b) Peeping in at the window, (c) Gazing out into the window, (d) No improvement, 192. If you do not mend your behaviour, you will suffer, (a) bend, (b) repair, (c) tend, (d) No improvement, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 188-192) : In questions, a part of the sentence, is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined, part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose, the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your, answer is (d). Mark ayour answer in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 183-187) : In the following questions, a part, of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to, the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the, sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement, is needed, your answer is (d), (SSC Multitasking 2013), 183. On receiving his appointment letter, Ravi treated us with a, sumptuous meal., (a) treated us to, (b) treated us for, (c) treated us by, (d) No improvement, , o, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 179. Rani has completed her graduation from a reputed university, last year., (a) completed, (b) No Improvement, (c) was completed, (d) had been compelted, 180. The terrorist as well as his accomplices was killed in the, encounter., (a) was being killed, (b) were killed, (c) No improvement, (d) have been killed, 181. The Councillor behaves as if he is the Chief Minister., (a) has been, (b) were, (c) No improvement, (d) was, 182. Inspite of age he is my senior., (a) He is my senior, in keeping with his age., (b) He is my senior in regard of his age., (c) No improvement, (d) In respect of age, he is my senior., , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 179-182) : A sentence/ a part of the sentence, is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined, part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct, alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose "No, improvement"., , 184. She is scrutinising hard for the final examination., (a) recollecting, (b) recapitulating, (c) revising, (d) No improvement, 185. Since she directing the play for quite some time, she knows, the actors really well., (a) Since she has directed, (b) Since she has been directing, (c) Since she was directing, (d) No improvement, 186. You can borrow my laptop as long as you promise not to, misuse it., (a) only long as, (b) too long as, (c) so long as, (d) No improvement, 187. This is the late edition of the Shakespearean play which was, originally published in 1603., (a) later, (b) latest, (c) latter, (d) No improvement, b, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 175. She had realized that she had seen him before., (a) had been realized, (b) realized, (c) has realized, (d) No improvement, 176. Being ill, he came to work,, (a) He came to work and fell ill, (b) Despite coming to work, he was ill, (c) Inspite of being ill, he came to work, (d) No improvement, 177. Hundreds of children are deaf born every year., (a) deaf are born every, (b) every born are deaf, (c) are born deaf every, (d) No improvement, 178. She is willing to help you., (a) wilful, (b) willingly, (c) wilfully, (d) No improvement, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 175-178) : In questions a part of the sentence, is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined, part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your, answer is (d)., , Sentence Improvement, a, , 173. One cannot be indifferent to one's health, can't one, (a) can't be ?, (b) can one ?, (c) isn't it ?, (d) No improvement, 174. The mother with her children were expected., (a) was, (b) will, (c) have, (d) No improvement, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 52

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205. The boat was drowned., (a) was sink, (b) No Improvement, (c) was sunk, (d) was drown, 206. Either Kiran or Mala is sure to be chosen for the school, debate tearu., (a) Either Kiran or Mala will, (b) No Improvement, (c) Either Kiran or Mala are sure to, (d) Either Kiran nor Mala are sure to, 207. Tom was standing besides the school house poster, towards, him., (a) stood beside the school-house poster, (b) No Improvement, (c) standing beside the school-house poster, (d) stand besides the school house poster, o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , (SSC Steno 2016), 208. He never thought so sad as when he had made a blunder., (a) looked, (b) cried, (c) caused, (d) No improvement, 209. The man taken to the hospital by an ambulance., (a) was taken, (b) took, (c) is taking, (d) No improvement, 210. I am looking forward to see you soon., (a) looking forward towards seeing, (b) looking forward for seeing, (c) looking forward to seeing, (d) No improvement, 211. English in India has acquired distinct identity as a regional, variety and is known as Indian English., (a) an distinct, (b) a distinct, (c) a special, (d) No improvement, 212. It is said that Oscar Wilde was most sincere artistically when, he depicts insincere characters., (a) were, (b) have been, (c) is, (d) No improvement, 213. A person who wants to go out to work should be given the, possibility to do so., (a) chance, (b) opportunity, (c) preference, (d) No improvement, 214. Unless he does not leave this house, I will not say anything., (a) has left, (b) left, (c) leaves, (d) No improvement, 215. The politician surprisingly confesed the responsibility for, the accident., (a) owned up, (b) agreed, (c) acknowledged, (d) No improvement, 216. Indian democracy is a great attention for overseas investors., (a) attraction, (b) demand, (c) avocation, (d) No improvement, 217. She abandoned the idea of marrying him., (a) deserted, (b) forsake, (c) left, (d) No improvement, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 208-217) : In questions, a part of the sentence, is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined, part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose, the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your, answer is (D)., , s, , re, p, , (SSC Steno 2013), 198. No sane person or government can tolerate terrorists of any, degree or kind., (a) torture of any degree or kind, (b) No Improvement, (c) terrorism of any degree or kind, (d) terrorism of any degree or kind, 199. Saibal has got an extensive to finish writing his thesis., (a) an extension, (b) No Improvement, (c) an extended, (d) an extention, 200. She stood by him under all conditions and undaunted by, anything, (a) through thick and thin, (b) No Improvement, (c) without reserve, (d) without hesitation, 201. Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall for coming, lately to school., (a) to school later, (b) No Improvement, (c) to school lately, (d) late to school, 202. Kunal looked very manliness in his police uniform., (a) manly, (b) No Improvement, (c) menliness, (d) man-like, 203. The school was very co-operation when we made a, documentary film there., (a) very co-operated, (b) No Improvement, (c) very co-operator, (d) very co-operative, 204. "I would like to tell you about this my friend." said John., (a) this friend, (b) No Improvement, (c) this friend of mine, (d) the friend of mine, , h, , DIRECTIONS : In the following Ten Questions, a part of the, sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the, underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the, correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose, "No Improvement" option. Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., , 53, , a, , 194. I contradicted against him., (a) contradicted over, (b) No improvement, (c) contradicted, (d) contradicted with, 195. No sooner than it stopped raining, the children went out., (a) did it stop raining than, (b) had it stopped raining than, (c) No improvement, (d) did it stopped raining than, 196. You must accustom yourself with new ideas., (a) get accustom to, (b) accustom yourself to, (c) accustomed yourself with, (d) No improvement, 197. You should cut off on the amount of cigarettes you smoke., (a) cut up, (b) cut down, (c) No improvement, (d) cut out, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement

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h, , 101. (b) If you say it's high time that something happened, you, mean that it should already have been done. His parents, decided it was high time he started behaving himself., (often + that) It's high time that workers were given, better pay and conditions., 102. (d) Habit is personal, custom, or usage: the habit of, shaking hands., 103. (a) 'He lacks common sense' is a meaningful sentence., Others are not., 104. (a) A single person or thing; a unit: one had done., 105. (c) Experience may be gained, acquired or gathered; hence,, option c is correct., 106. (d) Ingestion is the process of taking food into the body, through the mouth (as by eating); hence, option d., 107. (d) The adverb far showing distance indicates at, to, or, from a great distance in space or time:, Ex: How far is it from Australia to New Zealand? He, doesn't live far from here., 108. (c) If someone or something is famous, a lot of people, know their name or have heard about them. Ex: The, town of Moradabad is famous for brassware. Alexander, Fleming, the Scot famous for discovering penicillin., 109. (b) If you talk, you are having a conversation with other, people. Ex: They were all talking and laughing together., We were talking about you just last night., 110. (c) A tag question is one where a statement is made, but, the speaker wants a response from the listener. The, given sentence is in simple present with third person,, so response will be 'doesn't he?', 111. (d) Nor doesn't necessarily have to appear in a sentence, with the word "neither." "Nor" can start a sentence., Ex: if you've just mentioned that you don't usually wake, up at 6 a.m. and you want to continue being negative,, you can start another sentence with "nor": "Nor do I, like to wake up at 5 a.m.", 112. (a) In the first conditional sentences the structure is: If +, simple present simple future If this thing happens, that, thing will happen. Ex: If you don't hurry, you will miss, the train. If it rains today, you will get wet., 113. (a) The second part of the sentence clears the ambiguity, with 'approval.' Hence, nodded is the right answer., 114. (b) The world is facing a crisis is a meaningful sentence., 115. (c) The verb insist may be used as follows: She insisted, on her being innocent or she insisted that she was, innocent., 116. (b) She couldn't help but laugh does not need any, improvement., 117. (a) I took some grapes for my mother (subject 'I' + verb +, immediate object grapes)., 118. (c) If the verb is in the past simple we use did. Ex: They, went to the theatre, didn't they? She studied in New, York, didn't she?, 119. (d) Both the teams played a fair game is the correct usage., 120. (b) Endure means put up with something or somebody, unpleasant. Ex: The new clerk had to endure a lot of, unprofessional remarks., 121. (a) in, 122. (b) aptitude for mathematics, o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , (c) 'He compensated me for the loss,' is the correct answer., (b) The proposition 'to' is complementary with, accountable., 77. (a) Recently denotes not long ago and thus usually takes, perfect tense., 78. (c) Present tense shows what exits or happening now. It, also denotes a habit which in this case is the timing of, having lunch., 79. (a) Here 'agriculturally' is the adverb that adds to the, meaning of the adjective 'strong'. Other examples are, 'slowly' in 'He ran slowly', 'very' in 'It's very hot', or, 'naturally' in 'Naturally, we want you to come.', 80. (b) Superior always takes preposition 'to'. Ex: Your, computer is far superior to mine., 81. (b) heading towards, 82. (a) Twenty kms is, 83. (b) to adopt a new method, 84. (a) I had won as a prize, 85. (b) ready to bear with, 86. (b) the more they earn, the more they spend, 87. (a) with a view to insulting me, 88. (b) was used at, 89. (c) 90. (b), 91. (a) The sentence requires an improvement. The underlined portion must be rectified to 'you despair of the, success of your undertaking'., 92. (d) The statement requires no improvement. The underlined portion of the statement suits best with the meaning of the statement., 93. (c) The underlined portion of the statement requires an, improvement. It may be rectified as 'here is something, pretty that Vinita can wear to the party., 94. (a) The underlined portion requires an improvement. It, may be rectified as 'of owning'. So, the sentence will be, as 'I have dreamt all my life of owning a beautiful maroon colored car'., 95. (a) The underlined portion in the sentence requires an, improvement. It may be rectified as 'he watched the, sun go down'. So, the sentence will be 'sitting on the, top of the hill he watched the sun go down'., 96. (b) The underlined portion of the sentence has to be rectified. 'Soon to' may be replaced with 'about to'. So, the, sentence will be as 'the office is about to close'., 97. (a) The underlined portion of the sentence needs to be, rectified. It may be replaced with 'out of the way'. So,, the sentence will be as 'He has achieved nothing out, of the way worth mentioning'., 98. (c) 'On' may be replaced with 'upon'. So, the sentence will, be as 'I prevailed upon him to vote for you'., 99. (b) The underlined portion may be replaced with 'the student made studying his top priority'. So, the sentence, will be as 'Eager to pass his final exams the student, made studying his top priority'., 100. (c) The underlined portion in the sentence may be replaced, with 'unless he is invited'. So, the sentence will be as, 'Mr.Dev will not go to the wedding reception unless he, is invited'., , 55, , a, , 75., 76., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Sentence Improvement

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6, , 10., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11–15) : In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted, for the given words/sentence., 11., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), A post with little work but high salary, (a) Director, (b) Trustee, (c) Sinecure, (d) Ombudsman, , 13., 14., 15., , Something that causes death, (a) Dangerous, (b) Fatal, (c) Brutal, (d) Horrible, A person who writes decoratively, (a) Calligrapher, (b) Collier, (c) Choreographer, (d) Cartographer, Pertaining to cattle, (a) Canine, (b) Feline, (c) Bovine, (d) Verminous, To look at someone in an angry or threatening way, (a) Glower, (b) Gnaw, (c) Gnash, (d) Grind, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 16., 17., , 18., , 19., 20., , An inscription on a tomb, (a) espionage, (b) epilogue, (c) epitaph, (d) elegy, Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is, wrong :, (a) cleaverness, (b) conscience, (c) consciousness, (d) fear, Release of a prisoner from jail on certain terms and condition, (a) Parole, (b) Parley, (c) Pardon, (d) Acquittal, Loss of memory, (a) Ambrosia, (b) Amnesia, (c) Insomnia, (d) Forgetting, To struggle helplessly, (a) Flounder, (b) Founder, (c) Fumble, (d) Finger, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/ sentence., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 21., , 22., 23., 24., , One who loves books, (a) Bibliophile, (b) Bibliophagist, (c) Bibliophoebe, (d) Bibliographer, Speaking without preparation, (a) Deliberate, (b) Fluent, (c) Loquacious, (d) Extempore, Special trial of the Head of State by Parliament, (a) Impingement, (b) Infringement, (c) Impeachment, (d) Impediment, Someone able to use both hands with equal skill, (a) Ambivalent, (b) Amphibious, (c) Ambiguous, (d) Ambidextrous, , m, o, , 9., , 12., , .c, s, , 8., , s, , 7., , re, p, , 6., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), One who hides away on a ship to obtain a free passage, (a) Compositor, (b) Stoker, (c) Stowaway, (d) Shipwright, Clues available at a scene, (a) circumstantial, (b) derivative, (c) inferential, (d) suggestive, An unexpected piece of good fortune, (a) windfall, (b) philanthropy, (c) benevolence, (d) turnstile, An emolument over and above fixed income or salary, (a) Honorarium, (b) Sinecure, (c) Perquisite, (d) Prerogative, The animals of a particular region., (a) Flora, (b) Museum, (c) Zoo, (d) Fauna, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6–10) : In the following questions, out of the, four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for, the given words/ sentence., , o, .w, , 5., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), An underhand device resorted to in order to justify, misconduct, (a) Subterfuge, (b) Manoeurce, (c) Stratagem, (d) Complicity, Impossible to describe, (a) Miraculous, (b) Ineffable, (c) Stupendous, (d) Appalling, One who criticises popular beliefs which he thinks is, mistaken or unwise, (a) Philistine, (b) Iconoclast, (c) Imposter, (d) Cannibal, Detaining and confining someone, (a) Interruption, (b) Interrogation, (c) Interment, (d) Omternment, Science of the races of mankind, (a) Genealogy, (b) Epistemology, (c) Ethnology, (d) Sociology, , b, , 4., , One Word, Substitution, o, , 3., , o, , 2., , b, , R, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5): In the following questions, out of the, four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for, the given words/sentence., 1., , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , PT E, A, CH

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , One Word Substitution, 38., , 32., , 33., , 34., , 35., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 - 40) : In the following questions out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted, for the given words / sentence., 36., , 37., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), A round or cylindrical container used for storing things, such as food, chemicals or rolls of film, (a) tankard, (b) canister, (c) vessel, (d) casket, A place of permanent residence, (a) abode, (b) dormitory, (c) domicile, (d) apartment, , 41., , 42., , 43., , 44., , 45., , 46., , 47., , Detailed plan of a journey :, (a) Travelogue, (b) tavel kit, (c) Schedule, (d) itinerary, One who cannot be corrected :, (a) Incurable, (b) Incorrigible, (c) Hardened, (d) Invulnerable, A general pardon granted by the Government to political, offenders., (a) Pardon, (b) Excuse, (c) Honesty, (d) Amnesty, One who hates women:, (a) Misogynist, (b) Misogamist, (c) Ambivert, (d) Misanthrope, A person who consumes human flesh :, (a) Cannibal, (b) Javage, (c) Captor, (d) Carnivore, A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a :, (a) Defeatist, (b) Sycophant, (c) Truant, (d) Martlinet, Stealing of ideas or writings of someone else., (a) autism, (b) scepticism, (c) mesmerism, (d) plagiarism, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 48-54) : In questions, one of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence., 48., , 49., , 50., , 51., , 52., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), One who is unaffected or indifferent to joy, pain, pleasure, or grief, (a) Tolerant, (b) Resigned, (c) Passive, (d) Stoic, A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom, (a) veracious, (b) vulnerable, (c) venerable, (d) verger, An excessively morbid desire to steal., (a) stealomania, (b) kleptomania, (c) cleftomania, (d) keptomania, Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported, (a) contraband, (b) smuggled, (c) counterfeit, (d) forged, Intentional destruction of racial groups., (a) regicide, (b) genocide, (c) homicide, (d) fratricide, , m, o, , 31., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), A group of three books, films etc. that have the same subject, or characters, (a) trinity, (b) trilogy, (c) trio, (d) tripod, A study of the human race, (a) anthropology, (b) archaeology, (c) ethnology, (d) etymology, An expert in an area of the fine or other arts, (a) neophyte, (b) amateur, (c) connoisseur, (d) enthusiast, The art of preserving skin of animals, birds, fishes, (a) Topology, (b) Taxonomy, (c) Seismology, (d) Taxidermy, Chanting of magic spells, (a) Narration, (b) Recitation, (c) Incartation, (d) Utterance, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35): In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted, for the given words/sentence., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-47) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence., , s, , 30., , re, p, , 29., , rd, , 28., , 40., , o, .w, , 27., , 39., , b, , 26., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), A raised place on which offerings to a God are made., (a) rostrum, (b) church, (c) altar, (d) mound, Something that cannot be explained, (a) unthinkable, (b) impregnable, (c) mysterious, (d) inexplicable, A written declaration made on oath in the presence of a, magistrate, (a) affidavit, (b) dossier, (c) voucher, (d) document, A person who thinks only about himself’ and not about, others’ needs:, (a) egomaniacal, (b) egoistic, (c) egotistic, (d) egocentric, A guide-post pointing out the way for a place, (a) finger-post, (b) lamp-post, (c) checkpost, (d) lastpost, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence., , That cannot be altered or withdrawn, (a) irrevocable, (b) irretrievable, (c) irrefutable, (d) irresistible, Money paid to employees on retirement, (a) gratuity, (b) gift, (c) pension, (d) arrears, A place where clothes are kept, (a) closet, (b) drawer, (c) wardrobe, (d) cupboard, , o, , (b) Panacea, (d) Curative, , b, , Cure for all diseases, (a) Curable, (c) Incurable, , h, , 25., , a, , 58

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 72., 73., 74., 75., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 76-82): Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences., 76., 77., 78., , 79., 80., 81., , 82., , (SSC CGL 2014), Belief in many gods, (a) pantheism, (b) monotheism, (c) polytheism, (d) atheism, A cluster of flowers on a branch, (a) bouquet, (b) inflorescence, (c) wreath, (d) incandescence, A person who believes that only selfishness motivates, human actions, (a) agnostic, (b) cynic, (c) sceptic, (d) misogynist, A highly skilled musician, (a) artiste, (b) virtuoso, (c) performer, (d) diva, A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly, (a) steam, (b) bake, (c) saute, (d) parboil, The group, especially in the arts, regarded as being the, most experimental, (a) avant-garde, (b) iconoclast, (c) revolutionary, (d) nerd, One who helps people by giving them money or other aid, (a) benefactor, (b) beneficiary, (c) tycoon, (d) patriot, , m, o, , 71., , .c, s, , 66., , 70., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), An apartment building in which each apartment is owned, separately by the people living in it, but also containing, shared areas., (a) condominium, (b) multiplex, (c) duplex, (d) caravan, A group of three powerful people., (a) trio, (b) tritium, (c) trivet, (d) triumvirate, Operation of the body after death., (a) post-mortem, (b) obituary, (c) homage, (d) mortuary, Not allowing the passage of light., (a) oblique, (b) opaque, (c) optique, (d) opulant, Science regarding principles of classification., (a) taxidermy, (b) taxonomy, (c) toxicology, (d) classicology, A political leader appealing to popular desires and prejudices, (a) dictator, (b) tyrant, (c) popularist, (d) demagogue, Enclosed in a small closed space., (a) closophobia, (b) clusterophobia, (c) claustrophobia, (d) liftophobia, , s, , 65., , re, p, , 64., , rd, , 63., , o, .w, , 62., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), That which has a double meaning, (a) doubtless, (b) uncertain, (c) controversial, (d) ambiguous, Incapable of making errors, (a) infallible, (b) incorrigible, (c) impervious, (d) inexplicable, Governed by a sense of duty, (a) conscious, (b) sensible, (c) intelligent, (d) conscientious, The depository where state records and documents are, preserved, (a) museum, (b) library, (c) emporium, (d) archive, That which is no longer fashionable or in use, (a) unused, (b) ancient, (c) obsolete, (d) old, , b, , 69., , 55., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 62-68) : In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted, for the given words/sentence., , House, Apiary, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 69–75): out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), A study of sounds is known as, (a) semantics, (b) sylistics, (c) linguistics, (d) phonetics, 56. To reduce to nothing, (a) Cull, (b) Lull, (c) Null, (d) Annul, 57. An obviously true or hackneyed statement, (a) Truism, (b) Syllogism, (c) Iconic, (d) Imagism, 58. Words inscribed on a tomb, (a) Epilogue, (b) Epitaph, (c) Epitome, (d) Epistle, 59. The act of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush, or a special pen, (a) Hieroglyphics, (b) Calligraphy, (c) Stencilling, (d) Graphics, 60. A word composed of the first letters of the words in a, phrase., (a) Acronym, (b) Abridgement, (c) Almanac, (d) Anachronism, 61. A person of obscure position who has gained wealth., (a) Extrabagant, (b) Promiscuous, (c) Parvenu, (d) Sumptuary, , fratricide, parricide, , o, , 68., , Murder of a king, (a) homicide, (b), (c) regicide, (d), A place where birds are kept, (a) Aviary, (b), (c) Aquarium, (d), , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 55-61) : In these questions out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence., , 67., , b, , 54., , A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another, vehicle, (a) Navigator, (b) Escort, (c) Outrider, (d) Security, A person specially interested in the study of coins and, medals., (a) medallist, (b) coinist, (c) numismatist, (d) numerist, , h, , 53., , 59, , a, , One Word Substitution

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , One Word Substitution, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), 90., , 91., , 92., , 93., , 94., , 95., , 96., , Of one's own free will, (a) obligatory, (b) mandatory, (c) voluntary, (d) compulsory, One who runs away from justice or the law., (a) Fugitive, (b) Thief, (c) Criminal, (d) Smuggler, One who is skillful., (a) disciplined, (b) different, (c) diligent, (d) dexterous, One who is too careless to plan for the future., (a) impotent, (b) improvident, (c) impractical, (d) imprudent, A person who deserves all praise, (a) despicable, (b) detestable, (c) laudable, (d) lovable, One who has long experience, (a) expert, (b) novice, (c) practitioner, (d) veteran, A study of ancient things., (a) Physiology, (b) Archaeology, (c) Ethnology, (d) Zoology, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 100. The ceremony of crowning a sovereign, (a) Felicitation, (b) Promotion, (c) Coronation, (d) Installation, 101. One who tends to patronize, rebuff or ignore people, regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire people, regarded as social superiors, (a) Snob, (b) Fob, (c) Dandy, (d) Freak, 102. A room where dead bodies are kept until burial, (a) Grave, (b) Cemetery, (c) Mortuary, (d) Pyre, DIRECTION (Qs. 103-105) : Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences, and click the button corresponding to it., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 103. A person's peculiar habit, (a) Trait, (b) Idiosyncracy, (c) Idiolect, (d) Talent, 104. Speech delivered without preparation, (a) Rhetoric, (b) Oration, (c) Extempore, (d) Maiden speech, 105. One who will do any job for anyone for money, (a) Mercenary, (b) Recruit, (c) Hoodlum, (d) Merchant, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-108) : Out of the four alternatives,, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/, sentences., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 106. Action that is likely to make people very angry, (a) Inflationary, (b) Inflammable, (c) Commensurable, (d) Inflammatory, 107. A humorous drawing dealing with current events or politics., (a) Sketch, (b) Illustration, (c) Cartoon, (d) Skit, 108. Act of mercy killing, (a) Suicide, (b) Euthanasia, (c) Immolation, (d) Asphyxiation, , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 90-96): In Question, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words / sentences., , Directon : (Qs. 100-102) : Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences., , .c, s, , 89., , 99., , s, , 88., , 98., , An abattoir is _____ ., (a) a place where animals are slaughtered, (b) a place where abbots stay, (c) a title of respect given to a priest or abbot, (d) a place where animals are worshipped, A man with abnormal habits, (a) Eccentric, (b) Frantic, (c) Idiotic, (d) Sulky, Words inscribed on the tomb, (a) Epigraph, (b) Epigram, (c) Epitaph, (d) Elegy, , re, p, , 87., , 97., , rd, , 86., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), o, .w, , 85., , b, , 84., , A recurrent Compulsive urge to steal., (a) Pneumonia, (b) Insomnia, (c) Nymphomania, (d) Kleptomania, Act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous, communication., (a) Orchestration, (b) Aberration, (c) Misrepresentation, (d) Defamation, A story in which animals or objects speak and give, wholesome moral lesson., (a) Fable, (b) Parable, (c) Allegory, (d) Legend, Medical Study of skin and its diseases., (a) Dermatology, (b) Endocrinology, (c) Gynaecology, (d) Orthopaedics, A process involving too much official formality., (a) Diplomacy, (b) Bureaucracy, (c) Red–tapism, (d) Nepotism, A person who enters without any invitation., (a) Burglar, (b) Intruder, (c) Thief, (d) Vandal, Not suitable for eating, (a) Tasteless, (b) Uneatable, (c) Inedible, (d) Spicy, , o, , 83., , o, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 97-99): Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences., b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 83-89): In the following questions, out of the, four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for, the given words/sentences., , h, , a, , 60

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 61, , h, , a, , One Word Substitution, , 123. Written law of a legislative body, (a) statute, (b) stature, (c) static, (d) statue, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015), 109. Walking in sleep :, (a) Sleepy-head, (b) Somnolence, (c) Somnambulism, (d) Insomnia, 110. A person who leaves his own country in order to go and, live in another :, (a) emigrant, (b) refugee, (c) immigrant, (d) expatriate, 111. Showing a dislike of anything improper :, (a) crude, (b) prim, (c) strict, (d) rude, 112. That which cannot be avoided :, (a) inevitable, (b) indifferent, (c) inestimable, (d) infallible, 113. Artistic, musical or dramatic interpretation :, (a) reparation, (b) report, (c) imitation, (d) rendition, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 124-128) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence., , (SSC CHSL 2012), 129. Someone who scientifically studies the birds:, (a) earthologist, (b) orthopeadic, (c) orthodondist, (d) ornithologist, 130. Something which is imagined to be real but actually does, not exist., (a) figment, (b) insight, (c) mirage, (d) shadow, 131. Someone having many skills:, (a) versatile, (b) projectile, (c) cyclostyle, (d) anglophile, 132. To officially take private property away to seize., (a) offer, (b) confiscate, (c) annex, (d) hijack, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 133-135) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words /sentence., (SSC CHSL 2013), 133. A former student of a school, college or university, (a) Alumnus, (b) Genius, (c) Scholar, (d) Learner, 134. A building in which aircraft are housed, (a) Hangar, (b) Granary, (c) Dockyard, (d) Garage, 135. A short story based on your personal experience, (a) Parable, (b) Legend, (c) Anecdote, (d) Fable, , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 129 - 132) : Out of the four alternatives choose, the one which can be substituted for the given sentences., , .c, s, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012), 124. An act or notion to look back in the past, (a) Retrospective, (b) Postnatal, (c) Retrogressive, (d) Primitive, 125. Medicine to counteract the effect of a poison, (a) Emetic, (b) Antidote, (c) Anti-venom, (d) Antiseptic, 126. A collection of poems, (a) Pathology, (b) Anthology, (c) Oncology, (d) Pedology, 127. One who studies mankind, (a) Anthropologist, (b) Physicist, (c) Pathologist, (d) Philanthropist, 128. An opinion contrary to popular belief, (a) Paradox, (b) Orthodoxy, (c) Hearsay, (d) Heresy, , s, , 122., , re, p, , 121., , rd, , 120., , o, .w, , 119., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013), A person who attends to the diseases of the eye is an, (a) oculist, (b) optimist, (c) obstetrician, (d) optician, The study of worms and insects, (a) taxidermy, (b) entomology, (c) ornithology, (d) paleontology, A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others, (a) altruist, (b) hermit, (c) volunteer, (d) martyr, A person who shows off his learning, (a) pedant, (b) educationist, (c) exhibitor, (d) researcher, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 119-123) : In the following questions, out, of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be, substituted for the given words/sentence., , o, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2014), 114. One who offers his service of his own free will, (a) Worker, (b) Slave, (c) Volunteer, (d) Servant, 115. One who is always doubting, (a) Sceptic, (b) Deist, (c) Rationalist, (d) Positivist, 116. A collection of slaves, (a) Coffle, (b) Crew, (c) Company, (d) Cortege, 117. A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, (a) Mercenary, (b) Liquidator, (c) Venal, (d) Hireling, 118. Not likely to be easily pleased, (a) Fastidious, (b) Infallible, (c) Fatalist, (d) Communist, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 114-118) : In questions below, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentences., , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 109-113): In questions below, out of the, four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for, the given words/sentences.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , One Word Substitution, h, , a, , 62, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 149-153) : In the following questions, out of, the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted, for the given words / sentence., , (SSC CHSL 2014), , (SSC Multitasking 2013), 149. One who is unable to pay one’s debt, (a) Borrower, (b) Bankrupt, (c) Bank-roll, (d) Extravagant, 150. Instrument that magnifies objects, (a) Microscope, (b) Periscope, (c) Stethoscope, (d) Telescope, 151. Animals which live in water, (a) Barren, (b) Wild, (c) Domestic, (d) Aquatic, 152. The study of plant life, (a) Geology, (b) Zoology, (c) Botany, (d) Geography, 153. Exclusive possession or control of anything, (a) Mono-mania, (b) Monotheism, (c) Monopoly, (d) Monoism, , 146., , 147., , 148., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 159-163) : In the following Five Questions,, out of the alternatives, choose the one which can substituted for, the given words/sentences indicate it by blackening the, appropriate circle the Answer Sheet., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), 159. The belief that God is in everything, include nature., (a) Pantheism, (b) Polytheism, (c) Mysticism, (d) Naturalism, 160. The study of growing garden plants, (a) orchard, (b) horticulture, (c) nomenclature, (d) nursery, 161. One who copies from other writers, (a) Antagonist, (b) Plagiarist, (c) Contender, (d) Offender, 162. Scientific study of Earthquakes, (a) Geography, (b) Seismology, (c) Anthropology, (d) Atrology, 163. Gradually advanced, (a) evoluted, (b) evolved, (c) evaded, (d) advantaged, , m, o, , 145., , (SSC CHSL 2015), Submission to all that happens as inevitable., (a) Fatalism, (b) Pragmatism, (c) Pessimism, (d) Superstition, A person who is easily deceived or tricked., (a) Trickster, (b) Trouble, (c) Tangible, (d) Gullible, Lasting for a very short time., (a) Friable, (b) Ephemeral, (c) Metronomic, (d) Eternal, Rules governing socially acceptable behaviour., (a) Etiquette, (b) Politeness, (c) Formality, (d) Behaviour, , (SSC Multitasking 2014), 154. A place where money is coined, (a) Press, (b) Mint, (c) Lair, (d) Archive, 155. A series of lectures or lessons, (a) Catalogue, (b) Panel, (c) Course, (d) Syllabus, 156. A false name adopted by an author for writing, (a) Nomenclature, (b) Title, (c) Nickname, (d) Pseudonym, 157. One who possesses many talents, (a) Gifted, (b) Talented, (c) Versatile, (d) Exceptional, 158. A very accurate form of clock, (a) Galvanometer, (b) Calorimeter, (c) Voltameter, (d) Chronometer, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 145-148) : Out of the four alternatives, choose, the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 154-158) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/ sentence., , s, , Bibliographer, Lexicographer, , re, p, , Mob, Congregation, , rd, , Sanctuary, Aquarium, , o, .w, , Metallurgy, Meteorite, , b, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 141. Art of working with metals., (a) Metaphysics, (b), (c) Metalloid, (d), 142. A place where birds are kept, (a) Aviary, (b), (c) Apiary, (d), 143. A gathering at a religious place, (a) Spectators, (b), (c) Audience, (d), 144. One who compiles a dictionary, (a) Cartographer, (b), (c) Lapidist, (d), , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 141-144) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substitute for the given, words/sentences., , o, , 136. A poem of fourteen lines., (a) Ballad, (b) Psalm, (c) Sonnet, (d) Carol, 137. Incapable of error., (a) Erroneous, (b) Incorrigible, (c) Unbeatable, (d) Infallible, 138. One who believes everything he or she hears., (a) Credulous, (b) Credible, (c) Creditable, (d) Credential, 139. An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are, legally separated., (a) Alimony, (b) Parsimony, (c) Matrimony, (d) Honorarium, 140. Wild imagination, (a) Whim, (b) Fantasy, (c) Fancy, (d) Memory, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 136-140) : In questions, out of the four, alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the, given words/sentence.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 63, , 43., 44., 45., , 65., 66., 67., 68., 69., 74., , 75., 76., 77., 78., 79., 80., 81., 82., 83., , 84., , m, o, , 36., 37., 38., 39., 40., 41., 42., , 64., , .c, s, , 31., 35., , 63., , s, , 12., 13., 15., 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 22., 24., 25., 30., , 58., 62., , (c) Truant refers to a pupil who stays away from school, without leave or explanation., (d) 48. (d), (c) Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because, of age, wisdom or character., (b) A recurrent urge to steal., (a) 52. (b) 53. (b), (c) Numismatics is the study of coins., (d), (c) Having or associated with the value zero., (a) A statement that is obviously true and says nothing, new or interesting., (b) 59. (b) 60. (a) 61. (c), (d) Ambiguous means having more than one possible, meaning., (a) If someone or something is infallible, that means they, are incapable of failure or error., (d) Conscientious is the one who is guided by or in, accordance with conscience or sense of duty and right, and wrong., (d) A collection of historical documents or records., (c) Obsolete means no longer in use, (c) regicide means the act of killing a king., (a) Aviary is a building where birds are kept., (a) 70. (a) 71. (a) 72. (b) 73., (b), (d) Demagogue refers to a political leader who seeks, support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices, rather than by using rational argument., (c) Extreme or irrational fear of confined places., (c) Belief in many Gods-Polytheism., (b) Cluster of flowers on a branch-Inflorescence., (b) A person who believes that only selfishness motivates, human action-Cynic., (b) A highly skilled musician-Virtuoso., (d) A method of boiling briefly to cook food slightly Parboil., (a) The group, especially in arts, regarded as being the, most experimental Avant-garde., (a) One who helps people by giving them money or other, aid : Benefactor., (d) Kleptomania is a compulsion to steal having no relation, to need or the monetary value of the object. Pneumonia, is a disease; insomnia is an inability to sleep; chronic, sleeplessness while nymphomania is an abnormally, intense sexual desire in women., (d) Defamation is a false accusation of an offence or a, malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or, actions., , re, p, , 8., 9., 11., , 50., 51., 54., 55., 56., 57., , rd, , 7., , 47., 49., , o, .w, , 5., 6., , 46., , b, , 4., , (c) Deceit used in order to achieve one is goal., (b) Too extreme to be described in words., (b) A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or, instructions., (c) The state of being confined as a prisoner, especially, for political or military reasons., (c) The study of different people., (c) A stowaway is a person who secretly boards a ship to, travel free., (a) Circumstantial is a description of full details or a, particular scene., (a) Windfall refers to get a large amount unexpectedly., (a) 10. (d), (c) Sinecure is a position with no work but with financial, benefit., (b) Fatal, (a) 14. (c), (a) An angry look, (c) epitaph ., (b) conscience, (a) Parole, (b) Amnesia, (a) Flounder, (a) A person who collects or has a great love of books., (d) 23. (c), (d) Able to use the right and left hands equally well., (b) 26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29., (d), (a) A post at a road junction from which signs project in, the direction of the place of route indicated., (b) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (d), (c) The word Incantation means ; special words that are, spoken or sung to have a magic effect., (b) canister, (c) Domicile, (a) Irrevocable, (a) Gratuity, (c) Wardrobe, (c), (b) Incorrigible is a person not able to be changed or, reformed., (d) Amnesty is an official pardon for people who have, been convicted of political offences., (a) A person who dislikes women., (a), , o, , 1., 2., 3., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , One Word Substitution

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original or true name. Pseudonyms include stage, names, screen names, ring names, pen names,, nicknames, aliases, superhero identities and code, names, gamer identifications., 157. (c) A versatile person is one who is able to adapt or be, adapted to many different functions or activities and, is multitalented and flexible., 158. (d) A chronometer is an instrument for measuring time, accurately in spite of motion or variations in, temperature, humidity and air pressure. It is s timepiece, with a special mechanism for ensuring and adjusting, its accuracy., 159. (a) 160. (b) 161. (b) 162. (b) 163. (a), o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , Microscope, Aquatic, Botany, Monopoly can also mean domination, Mint is a place where money is made, or an unlimited, supply of wealth. In other words, it is a place where the, coins of a country are manufactured by authority of, the government., 155. (a) Course means a list of contents at a university,, systematically arranged and often including, descriptive material such as lessons and lectures., 156. (d) A pseudonym is a name that a person or group assumes, for a particular purpose, which differs from his or her, , h, , (a), (d), (c), (c), (b), , 65, , a, , 150., 151., 152., 153., 154., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , One Word Substitution

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Dastitution, Dysfunction, Hillarious, Audacious, Hyegienic, Hygeinic, Conceilment, Conteinment, Surveillance, Perservarance, , (b), (d), (b), (d), (d), (d), (b), (d), (b), (d), , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), Divienation, Divarsion, Congrruous, Auspiscious, Hyigeinic, Hygienic, Confinment, Consignment, Obeisence, Turbulance, , m, o, , 108. (a), (c), 109. (a), (c), 110. (a), (c), 111. (a), (c), 112. (a), (c), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 108-112): In the following Questions, four, words are given in each question, out of which only one word is, correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your, answer in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , 105., , rd, , 104., , o, .w, , 103., , b, , 102., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), (a) DIFFUSSION, (b) DEFFUSION, (c) DIFFUSION, (d) DEFUSION, (a) Circumlocation, (b) Circumlocution, (c) Circmlocution, (d) Circumlocutien, Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt, correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button, corresponding to it., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (a) Vivacious, (b) Vivascious, (c) Vivasious, (d) Vivacouse, Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt, correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (a) Reconaissance, (b) Recconaisance, (c) Reconnaissance (d) Reconnaisance, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 102-103) : In question, four words are given, in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt., Find the correctly spelt word and mark your answer in the Answer, Sheet, , o, , (b), (d), (b), (d), , 106. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt, correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button, corresponding to it., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (a) ANTICEPTIC, (b) ANTECEPTIC, (c) ANTICEPTIQUE, (d) ANTISEPTIC, 107. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt, correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button, corresponding to it., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), (a) Defianse, (b) Defyance, (c) Difiance, (d) Defiance, b, , Acquariam, Acquerium, Facsimile, Fasimile, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), Aquarium, Aquarim, Facsimilee, Fasimmile, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 100-101): In the following Two Questions,, four words are given each question, out of which only one word, is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark your, answer, in the Answer Sheet., 100. (a), (c), 101. (a), (c), , 69, , a, , Spelling Test

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Spelling Test, , 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 26., 31., 36., 37., 38., 39., 40., 41., 46., 51., 56., 57., 58., 59., 60., 61., 64., , 74., , 75., , 76., 77., 78., 79., 80., 81., 82., , 83., , 84., , 85., 86., , 87., 92., 97., 100., 101., 102., 108., , m, o, , 8., , 73., , .c, s, , 7., , s, , 6., , 71., 72., , (c) the correct spelling is omitted, (d) the correct spelling is calendar, (a) the correct spelling is objectionable, (d) the correct spelling is apology, (a) Among the four options 'plebeian' is correctly spelt, word., (b) Among the four options 'surroundings' is the correctly, spelt word., (c) Dubious is the correctly spelt word. It means hesitating., (a) Ineffectual is the correctly spelt word. It means not, producing any significant or desired result., (d) Massacre is the correctly spelt word. It means the act, or an instance of killing a large number of humans, indiscriminately and cruelly., (c) Conscience is the correctly spelt word. Conscience is, an aptitude, faculty, intuition or judgment that assists, in distinguishing right from wrong, (a) Nirvana is the correctly spelt word. Nirvana literally, means "blown out", as in a candle. It is most commonly, associated with Buddhism, (b) Mountaineer is the correctly spelt word., (a) Happened is the correctly spelt word., (c) sentimentalist is the correctly spelt word., (b) libertarian is the correctly spelt word., (d) Empathic is the correctly spelt word., (d) Milliner is the correctly spelt word. Milliner is person, who makes or sells women's hats., (d) Privilege is the correctly spelt word. It means a special, right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only, to a particular person or group., (a) Questionnaire is the correctly spelt word. A, questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a, series of questions and other prompts for the purpose, of gathering information from respondents., (a) Amoeba is the correctly spelt word. It is a type of cell, or organism which has the ability to alter its shape,, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods., (a) Annihilate is the correctly spelt word. It means to, destroy completely., (c) Committee is the correctly spelt word. It is a group of, person appointed for a specific function by a larger, group and typically consisting of members of that, group., (a) 88. (c) 89. (b) 90. (d) 91. (d), (d) 93. (d) 94. (d) 95. (a) 96. (b), (a) 98. (d) 99. (a), (b) Aquarium, (a) Facsimile, (c) 103. (b) 104. (a) 105. (c) 106. (d) 107. (d), (c) 109. (c) 110. (d) 111. (d) 112. (c), , re, p, , 5., , 70., , rd, , 4., , o, .w, , 3., , 65., 66., 67., 68., 69., , b, , 2., , (a) Correct spellings of other words are : commemorate,, collate and chocolate., (b) Correct spellings of other words are : circuitous,, chivalry and cavalcade., (d) Correct spellings of other words are : severity,, sovereignty and superiority., (d) Correct spellings of other words are : cumulative,, commemorative and accumulative., (d) Correct spellings of other words are : benediction,, besmirch and beneficent., (b) Correct spellings of other words are : paraphernalia,, peccadillo and paediatrics., (b) Correct spellings of other words are : measurable :, marriageable and manauverable., (c) Correct spellings of other words are : tussle, tunnel, and treble., (d) Correct spellings of other words are : populous,, pompous and perilous., (b) Correct spellings of other words are : impromptu :, illusory and impetus., (b) accomplice (agnostic; adversity; acrimonious)., (a) dysentery (cemetery; momentary; commentary)., (b) jubilant (ebullient; imminent; tolerant)., (b) arraign (malign; assign; design)., (c) fulfilment (harassment; embarrassment; denouement)., (d) recondite (imbroglios, impasse, gestalt), (a) hindrance (correspondence, insurance, assurance), (c) advisory (adversary, adultery, arbitrary), (b) colleague (rogue, dialogue, allege), (a) malignant (impertinent: independent negligent)., (c) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25. (d), (c) 27. (c) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30. (c), (c) 32. (d) 33. (d) 34. (a) 35. (b), (b) garrulous, (a) Marquee, (a) Puissant, (d) Disconcerting, (d) Exhilarate, (b) 42. (c) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45. (c), (a) 47. (a) 48. (a) 49. (d) 50. (c), (a) 52. (d) 53. (c) 54. (c) 55. (c), (d) Rhythm = a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, or movements., (b) Indigenous = native ; belonging to a particular place., (d) Saccharine = sentimental, (a) Revolutionize = to completely change the way that, something is done., (d) Dysentery = an infection of the bowels that causes, severe diarrhoea with loss of blood., (d) 62. (b) 63. (b), (a) excellence, , o, , 1., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , 70

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h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , R, , o, , o, , b, , 8, , o, .w, , b, , PT E, A, CH, , rd, , Parajumbles, Q., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), Education in India had a glorious beginning., But after the British rule, it faced many changes., It went on for centuries with the same glory., English as the medium of instruction had a very great, response., One of the changes was the introduction of English as, the medium of instruction., As the Britishers left we had a complexity of opinions, regarding English, PQRS, (b) QPSR, PQSR, (d) SRPQ, It is easy to criticize the people at the helm, for the slow, progress in every field., We are well aware that the intellectuals are leaving our, country for better employment opportunities., Then question remains unanswered because our, country cannot show opportunities to the intellectuals., Then, what about their obligation to the Motherland?, First, we should ask ourselves as to what is happening, to the young intellectuals in India., This situation of 'Brain-Drain' leads to a variety of, problems., PSQR, (b) RPSQ, PSRQ, (d) SPRQ, It is the responsibility of parents to teach the young, moral values in life., Many children take advantage of their parents busy, schedule., This result in children's ignorane of social values., The reason behind it is that parents are quite busy, nowadays., Nowadays parents spend very meagre time with, children., As such, the society is going away from the value, system., SRPQ, (b) PQRS, SQRP, (d) SPQR, The man who does his duty without any selfish desire, for fruit may be called a sanyasi as well as yogi., The man who has achieved much evenness of temper, will be serene, because his mere thoughts are changed, with the strength of action., , 6., , 1., , 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., , 2., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., , 3., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., , 4., , (a), (c), 1., P., , R., S., , 5., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , He would practise yoga. i.e., evenness of temper, and, cannot but perform action., The root of the matter is that one should not allow his, mind to fit from object to desire to another and from, that to a third., But he who abstains from action altogether is only an, idler., A yogi is one who is not at teached to his objects of, sense or to action and whose mind has ceased to roam, restlessly., SRQP, (b) RQPS, QRSP, (d) PRSQ, This was an important day for Alattook., It was a cold day, but Alatook would be warm., For the first time he was going to hunt seals alone., First he put on his fur-lined jacket., Then he put on mittens and boots of deerskin to protect, his hands and feet from the cold., Finally he picked up the gun he had cleaned so carefully, the day before., PQRS, (b) QPRS, PRSQ, (d) QRPS, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions, the 1st, and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The, rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and, S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the, sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct., Then find the correct answer., 6., , 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., , 7., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), The most vulnerable section of the society are the, students., Revolutionary and new fledged ideas have a great, appeal to them., Agitations may be non-violent methods of protest., They cannot resist the charm of persuasion., They are to be taught that without discipline they cannot, get proper education., However if these become violent, the antisocial, elements get encouraged and they put all proper, working out of gear., PRSQ, (b) RSQP, SRPQ, (d) RPQS, Venice is a strange city., There are about 400 odd bridges connecting the islands, of Venice., There are no motor cars, no horses and no buses there., These small islands are close to one another., It is not one island but a hundred islands., This is because Venice has no streets., SRPQ, (b) PSRQ, RQPS, (d) QSRP, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions, the 1st and, the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest, of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S., These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the, sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct., Then find the correct answer.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (a), (c), 10. 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-16) : In questions, the 1st and the last, sentences/parts of the passage / sentence are numbered 1 and 6., The rest of the passage / sentence is split into four parts and, named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their, proper order. Read the passage/sentence and find out which of, the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer., 11., , (SSC CHSL 2013), There are a lot of ways to communicate : speaking, singing,, clapping, hooting., P. Even animals communicate with one another., Q. Only humans can express their thoughts and feelings, in words because of our superior brain., R. Both humans and animals also communicate through, body language., , 14., , 15., , 16., , Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , m, o, , S., 6., , 13., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R, S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., , .c, s, , R., , 6., , s, , Q., , S., , re, p, , P., , R., , rd, , 9., , (a), (c), 1., , 12., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., , o, .w, , 6., , b, , S., , But their ways differ from the humans., Sometimes we don’t use words but make gestures (like, traffic signs) or simple movements of the hand in order, to communicate., PRSQ, (b) QPRS, PQRS, (d) PSQR, Fires in the Steppes or bushes scared humans earlier., Gradually, they learnt to appreciate the power of fire., It gave them light and warmth and kept away wild, animals., About 700,000 years ago, humans started fire, accidentally by lightning., They could harden the tips of wooden spears and cook, meat in it., Soon they learnt to produce fire by striking flintstone, and pyrite with each other or by rubbing lumbers., QSPR, (b) PQSR, PQRS, (d) QRSP, When the Impressionists, they made them look like, everyday and often putting, people you would see, painted pictures of people, more emphasis on the scene., RQPS, (b) SRQP, PRQS, (d) SPRQ, Sherlock Holmes is the, who is in a state of grace, is raised to the status, because in him scientific curiosity, exceptional individual, of a heroic passion., PRQS, (b) SRQP, SPRQ, (d) RPSQ, The goals of our present system, schooling is to prepare, students for the examination system, which will take them to the, of primary and secondary, best technical institutions in the country, SPQR, (b) QPRS, PRQS, (d) PSQR, Egotism is the; most common fault of mankind., However, with time it becomes an exaggerated form of, self display., It is the product of a perfectly natural desire to display, oneself., This is necessary as it impairs the personality and, frustrates all efforts at self improvement., Beyond any shadow of doubt, it is a defect that ought, to be constantly hunted down, and scotched., One should always be on guard not to give into, egotism., RSPQ, (b) PSRQ, PQRS, (d) QPSR, o, , Q., R., , S., 6., , o, , P., , One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil, War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg., The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward, Everett, a celebrated orator., Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks., In November of that year a portion of the battlefield, was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both, armies who died there., Everett's speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln's for 2 minutes;, it was over almost before the crowd realized that it had, begun., But the Gettysburg speech is now one of the world's, immortal pieces of literature., SQRP, (b) RPQS, PQRS, (d) QPSR, The teacher training agency in England hopes to make, teaching one of the top three professions., They have also demanded that the campaign should be, matched by improved pay scales, work load and morale, so as to avoid recruitment problems with an aim to raise, the image of the teaching profession., A series of advertisements are now being screened, showing famous people speaking about teachers they, remember and admire., An amount of $100 million has been set aside to combat, the shortage of applicants for teacher training., Teacher Unions have welcomed this campaign., It is high time for the Indian Government also to think, on similar lines and take steps to lift up the sinking, morale of the teaching profession., QRPS, (b) RPSQ, RQSP, (d) QPSR, Some say that failure is like toxic waste., I see failure more as a fertilizer., Thinking about it pollutes and undermines the attitudes, needed for success., The seeds of success must be planted afresh., It can be used to enrich the soil of your mind., Turning failure into a fertilizer is accomplished by using, your errors as steps in learning., SRQP, (b) PQSR, SPQR, (d) QPSR, , b, , 1., , h, , 8., , Parajumbles, , a, , 72

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 26., , 27., , 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , These, about the heavenly, experiments by the scientists, with amazing knowledge, will supply us, bodies., PSQR, (b), QSRP, (d), Over 67 years, but the problems, have remained, have passed, of the common man, as daunting as ever., SRQP, (b), QPRS, (d), The President, from Tokyo, where he, had been meeting, came back, other world leaders., QSPR, (b), PSQR, (d), , PSRQ, RQPS, , QSPR, RPSQ, , SPQR, RPQS, , m, o, , (SSC Steno. 2016), 25., , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 25-29) : In the following Five Questions, the, 1st and the last part of the sentence / passage are numbered 1, and 6. The rest of the sentence / passage is split into four parts, and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their, proper order. Read the sentence /passage and find out which of, the four combinations is correct and indicate it by blackening, the appropriate circle [ ] in the Answer Sheet., , s, , (SSC CHSL 2015), Everyone, the case calmly, acknowledges, who knows you, when he considers, that you have been wronged., PSQR, (b) QRSP, SRPQ, (d) RQSP, It is those good works, that lead to peak performance, which we do with passion, , re, p, , 22., , 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., , 24., , (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , rd, , 21., , S., 6., , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-24) : The 1st and the last part of the, sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split, is into four parts and named P, Q, R & S. These four parts are not, given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which, of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer, and indicate it in the Answer Sheet., , R., , b, , 20., , Q., , o, , 19., , (SSC CHSL 2015), The watchman, and found two thieves, woke up when, with black masks, he heard the dog barking, trying to get in, QSRP, (b) PQRS, QSPR, (d) SPQR, The student, touched the, arrived and, their teacher, feet of, with reverence, RQSP, (b) QPSR, QPRS, (d) QRSP, This summer was the most, to believe that next, and we have reason, scorching in living memory, year and the year after, will be hotter still, SRPQ, (b) SPQR, QSPR, (d) RQPS, Falcons have sharp angular wings, to dive sharply, and allow them, to chase their prey, that give them the speed, to capture their victims, QPRS, (b) PRSQ, SRQP, (d) SQPR, , o, , 18., , 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., Q., R., S., 6., (a), (c), , our understanding of our purpose, and which come to reflect, in this life., PRQS, (b) QPSR, QSRP, (d) SRQP, I am a self confessed technophobe., I believe that computer is responsible for the dying of, the art of conversation., I have come to hate technology and the way it dominates, every aspect of life., For many, it has become the most important object, both in home and at the workplace., One of the worst offenders is the computer., Small wonder then, that I have managed to keep this, ubiquitous machine out of my home., PQRS, (b) QSRP, RPSQ, (d) SRPQ, Moisturisers for the face, as oily ones may block, in greater concentration on the face, the oil glands found, should be chosen carefully., and cause pimple/acne to break out., SRPQ, (b) SQPR, SPRQ, (d) SPQR, b, , 17., , 23., , R., S., 6., (a), (c), 1., P., , h, , DIRECTONS (Qs. 17-20) : In questions, the first and the last, part of sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence, is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts, are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find, out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the, correct answer., , 73, , a, , Parajumbles

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h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , R, , o, , o, , b, , 9, , o, .w, , b, , PT E, A, CH, , rd, , Idioms/Phrases, , 1., , 2., , 3., , 4., , 5., , A bolt from the blue, (a) a delayed event, (b), (c) an unexpected event (d), Cold comfort, (a) absurdity, (b), (c) slight satisfaction, (d), To be all at sea., (a) a family voyage, (b) lost and confused, (c) in the middle of the ocean, (d) a string of islands, To take to one's heels, (a) to walk slowly, (b), (c) to march forward, (d), To bite the dust, (a) eat voraciously, (b), (c) eat roots, (d), , an inexplicable event, an unpleasant event, deception, foolish proposal, , 7., , 8., , 9., , a damp squib, (a) rainy weather, (b), (c) a skirt in a laundry, (d), in cold blood, (a) angrily, (b), (c) excitedly, (d), to take someone for a ride, (a) to give a ride to someone, (b) to deceive someone, (c) to be indifferent, (d) to disclose a secret, to move heaven and earth, (a) to cause an earthquake, (b) to try everything possible, (c) to pray to all Gods, (d) to tavel in a rocket, , 14., , have nothing to eat, None of the above, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011), 6., , 11., , 13., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the, alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/, Phrase and mark it in the Answer Book., , a disappointing result, None of the above, deliberately, slowly, , (b) to see a rat, (d) to be suspicious, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15): In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the idiom / phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best express the meaning, of the idiom/phrase as your answer., , 12., , to run away, to hop and jump, , to smell a rat, (a) to smell foul, (c) to chase a rat, , 15., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), Ram is very calculative and always has an axe to grind., (a) has no result, (b) works for both sides, (c) has a private agenda (d) fails to arouse interest, The police looked all over for him but drew a blank., (a) did not find him, (b) put him in prison, (c) arrested him, (d) took him to court, On the issue of marriage, Sarita put her foot down., (a) stood up, (b) was firm, (c) got down, (d) walked fast, His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market., (a) lose money quickly, (b) plan a murder quickly, (c) murder someone quickly, (d) make money quickly, There is no gainsaying the fact that the country is in, difficulties., (a) ignoring, (b) hiding, (c) forgetting, (d) denying, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16 - 20) : Four alternatives are given for the, Idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase and mark, it in the Answer-Sheet., 16., , 17., , 18., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), His speech has taken the wind out of my sails., (a) made my words or actions ineffective, (b) made me depressed, (c) made me think for the future, (d) made me remember my past, There is no point in discussing the new project with him as, he always pours cold water on any ideas., (a) puts off, (b) dislikes, (c) disapproves of, (d) postpones, Regadless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her, hair down that night., (a) really enjoy, (b) wash her hair, (c) comb her hair, (d) work till late, , m, o, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011), , 10., , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase., Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the, Idiom/Phrase.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, , 29., , o, .w, , b, , rd, , 31., , 32., , 33., , 34., , 35., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012), For some people, writing verse is as duck takes to water., (a) like taking the duck to water, (b) like bursting out suddenly, (c) like dropping the duck in the water, (d) like easily and naturally speaking, He made my day by telling me how important I was to him., (a) gave me great pleasure, (b) displeased me, (c) spoiled my day, (d) made me resentful, He made away with ten thousand rupees in the course of, three months., (a) earned, (b) ran away with, (c) squandered, (d) saved, The students of that group have assured their project guide, that they will all work against the clock., (a) work while keeping patience, (b) work with vigour to finish in limited time, (c) work with enthusiasm, (d) work hard to go against the time, To let off steam, my friend started murmuring., (a) to release his tension (b) to show his anger, (c) to show his approval (d) to show his displeasure, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36 - 40) : Four alternatives are given for the, Idiom/Phrase bolded in the sentence. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark, it in the Answer Sheet., 36., , (SSC CHSL 2012), I could have continued my higher studies if I wanted but,, that’s water under the bridge., (a) somthing I cannot change, (b) the time I met with an accident near the bridge, (c) something my family did not want, (d) the time I went on a cruise, , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-33) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the idiom/phrase., , .c, s, , 30., , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26 - 30) : In the following questions four, alternatives are given for the idiom / phrase and bold italicised, in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the idiom / phrase., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), 26. Once the case reached the court, the police washed their, hands off it., (a) waited for a response to, (b) claimed credit for, (c) disassociated themselves from, (d) seemed eager to continue, 27. She wanted to go hitch-hiking but her mother put her foot, down and now she’s going by bus., (a) took a firm stand, (b) expressed her displeasure, (c) scolded her badly, (d) got irritated, , Adolescence is a period of halcyon days., (a) hard days, (b) of mental pressure, (c) happy days, (d) days of preparation, My sincere advice to my maidservant fell on stony ground., (a) was counter productive, (b) had a strong impact, (c) made on stubborn, (d) had little success, He has all his ducks in a row; he is complacent., (a) has everything ready, (b) is well organised, (c) always scores a zero, (d) never gets confused, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25): In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold in, the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the idiom/phrase., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 21. The project is carried over to this year, and we need to keep, the ball rolling., (a) to continue the work, (b) more information, (c) to do better, (d) new strategies, 22. The host team bore the palm in the league matches., (a) played quite well, (b) was victorious, (c) was defeated, (d) played a very boring match, 23. Just keep your wig on. Everything will be alright., (a) Hold on to your wig, so it won’t fall off, (b) Get another hair cut, (c) Calm down, (d) Take off your wig, 24. Parents pay through the nose for their children’s education., (a) by taking loans, (b) an extremely high price, (c) grudgingly, (d) willingly, 25. Monica’s habit of picking holes in every relationship is, very irksome., (a) admiring people, (b) finding fault, (c) criticizing people, (d) arguing with people, , 28., , b, , 20., , I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened., (a) was in panic, (b) was excited, (c) was nervous, (d) was angry, She didn’t realize that the clever salesman was taking her, for a ride., (a) trying to trick her, (b) taking her in a car, (c) pulling her a long, (d) forcing her to go with him, , h, , 19., , Idioms/Phrases, , a, , 76

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. Nos. 51-55) : In these questions four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/ Phrase bold in the sentence., Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the, Idiom/Phrase., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 51., , Let sleeping dogs lie., (a) Do not bring up an old controversial issue, (b) Dogs can raise tempers, (c) Do not allow dogs to stand, (d) Prevent dog mobility, 52. To get admission in present day educational institutions, all, children should be born with a silver spoon in the mouth., (a) be born to silver spoon manufacturer, (b) always hold a silver spoon, (c) be born with silver spoon, (d) be born in a rich family, 53. A man of straw means, (a) a worthy fellow, (b) an unreasonable person, (c) a man of no substance (d) a very active person, 54. Children complain about their parents' gifts. They should, learn not to look gift horse in the mouth., (a) not to look at a horse's mouth, (b) not to find fault with the gifts received, (c) not to ask for more gift, (d) not to find goodness in the gifts, 55. Acquiring a job a cakewalk for a student who has good, academic performance coupled with the good attitude., (a) walk away with a cake, (b) a difficult achievement, (c) a walkway made with cakes, (d) an easy achievement, , m, o, , 50., , .c, s, , 49., , s, , 48., , re, p, , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), , 47., , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46-50): In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45): In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase underlined. Choose, the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/, Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 41. Villagers always call a spade a spade., (a) to speak about spades, (b) to speak in a straightforward manner, (c) to call someone a spade, (d) to speak ill about someone, 42. Marty broke a dining-room window and had to face the, music when her father got home., (a) accept the punishment (b) listen carefully, (c) ask a lot of questions (d) listen to music, 43. To play second fiddle, (a) to be happy, cheerful and healthy, (b) to reduce the importance of one's senior, (c) take a subordinate role, (d) to do back seat driving, 44. Why are you jumping down my throat ? I wasn't even in the, house when it happened., (a) running away, (b) making a joke, (c) scolding me, (d) forcing me to eat, 45. I am out of my wits and therefore cannot find a way to solve, the problem immediately., (a) not intelligent enough, (b) greatly confused, (c) helpless without power, (d) totally ignorant, , o, , 40., , Hard work pays in the long run., (a) always, (b) over a period of time, (c) indefinitely, (d) never, I felt a fish out of water among the lawyers., (a) special, (b) happy, (c) uncomfortable, (d) proud, The Cauvery water issue led to apple of discord between, the two Governments., (a) cause of anger, (b) cause of hatred, (c) cause of quarrel, (d) cause of animosity, The construction remains unfinished and the workers have, let the grass grow under their feet., (a) grown grass all over the lawn, (b) gone on a luxury tour, (c) delayed doing the work, (d) demanded more benefits, The police smelt the rat behind the death of the girl., (a) got very much confused, (b) identified the cause of death, (c) suspected that something is fishy, (d) jumped to the conclusion, o, , 39., , 46., , b, , 38., , My parents want me to study science, but I will stick to my, guns and graduate in Economics., (a) prefer to disobey them, (b) hold on to my decision, (c) refuse to listen to them, (d) show them that they are wrong, The manager dismissed the proposal out of hand and said, that it was not at all practical., (a) completely, (b) directly, (c) simply, (d) quickly, The people of this village are the salt of the earth., (a) rich, (b) educated, (c) quarrelsome, (d) kind, He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to, accept a word of what she said., (a) talking straight, (b) talking nonsense, (c) talking tough, (d) talking sense, , h, , 37., , 77, , a, , Idioms/Phrases

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, , o, , o, .w, , b, , DIRECTIONS (61–65): Four alternatives are given to the Idiom/, Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which, best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in, the Answer Sheet., 61., , 62., , 63., , 64., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), What egged you on to become a social worker?, (a) urged, (b) dampened, (c) hindered, (d) discouraged, Many politicians in India are not fit to hold a candle to, Mahatma Gandhi., (a) superior, (b) equal, (c) inferior, (d) indifferent, She must be paying through the nose for the face left., (a) paying less than necessary, (b) paying too much, (c) paying the right amount, (d) paying reluctantly, He is putting the cart before the horse by purchasing, furniture before buying a house., (a) doing a thing in the wrong way, (b) doing a thing in the right way, (c) committing a great crime, (d) doing things meticulously, , 67., , 68., , 69., , 70., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013), I tried to feel his pulse on the issue, but in vain., (a) find his views, (b) enlighten him, (c) argue with him, (d) guide him, For this act of indifference he will be taken to task by the, authority., (a) he will get an offical reprimand from the authority., (b) he will be rewarded by the authority., (c) he will tender his resignation to the authority., (d) he will be entrusted with an official job., You need to have something up your sleeve if the present, plan does not work., (a) have some honest means, (b) have some hidden sources of money, (c) have a secret pocket in the sleeve, (d) have an alternative plan, The new manager ruled the roost to every one., (a) exercised authority, (b) rushed through work, (c) got paid very handsomely, (d) created good impression, Despite his initial arrogance he had to eat humble pie., (a) he had to yield under pressure, (b) he maintained composure, (c) he failed to protest eventually, (d) he accepted the food oflfered, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-73) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom / Phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., 71., , 72., , (SSC CHSL 2013), The police cordoned off the area after the explosion., (a) The police checked everyone in the area, (b) The police did not allow anyone to leave the area, (c) The police filled the whole area, (d) The police isolated the area, The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as, he was wet behind the ears., (a) stupid and slow-witted, (b) young and inexperienced, (c) drenched-in the rain ., (d) unpunctual and lethargic, , m, o, , 60., , 66., , .c, s, , 59., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 66-70) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in, the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase., , s, , 58., , re, p, , 57., , rd, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), To be above board., (a) To have a good height, (b) To be honest in any business deal, (c) Having no debts, (d) To try to be beautiful, To cry wolf., (a) To listen eagerly, (b) To give false alarm, (c) To turn pale, (d) To keep off starvation, He is on the wrong side of seventy., (a) more than seventy years old, (b) less than seventy years old, (c) seventy years old, (d) eighty years old, To have an axe to grind., (a) a private end to serve (b) to fail to arouse interest, (c) to have no result, (d) to work for both sides, To drive home., (a) To find one’s root, (b) To return to place of rest, (c) Back to original position, (d) To emphasise, , Casting pearls before swine., (a) speaking nice words and convincing them, (b) offering good things to underserving people, (c) uplifting the needy for their welfare, (d) doing worthwhile things to unknown people, b, , 65., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-60) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose, the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/, Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., 56., , Idioms/Phrases, , a, , 78

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 84., , o, .w, , b, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 87-91) : In questions below, four alternatives, are given for the Idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose, the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/, Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., 87., , 88., , 89., , 90., , 91., , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2014), We must work with all our might and main, otherwise we, cannot succeed., (a) full force, (b) complete trust, (c) exceptional skill, (d) full unity, The sailors nailed their colours to their mast., (a) put up a colourful mast, (b) refused to climb down, (c) took over the ship, (d) decided to abandon the ship, We had (had) better batten down the hatches. The weather, is unpredictable., (a) stay in-door, (b) prepare for a difficult situation, (c) go somewhere safe, (d) face the obstacles, It is difficult to have a sensible discussion with her as she, flies off at a tangent., (a) gets carried away, (b) starts discussing something irrelevant, (c) loses her temper easily, (d) does not really understand anything, The students found it hard to go at equal speed with the, professor., (a) get away from, (b) put up with, (c) keep up with, (d) race against, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 92-96) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom /Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., 92., , (SSC CHSL 2014), You cannot throw dust into my eyes., (a) terrify me, (b) cheat me, (c) hurt me, (d) abuse me, , m, o, , 86., , .c, s, , 85., , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 82-86): Four alternatives are given for the, Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentense. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom\Phrase and mark, it in the Answer Sheet., (SSC CGL 2014), 82. With great difficulty, he was able to carve out a niche for, himself., (a) became a sculptor, (b) did the best he could do, (c) destroyed his career, (d) developed a specific position for himself, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-81) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom / Phrase. Choose the, alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idion / Phrase, and mark it in the Answer Sheet., (SSC Stenographer 2013), 77. Hue and cry, (a) lot of laughter, (b) an uproar, (c) a burst of anger, (d) plenty of tears, 78. To win laurels, (a) to achieve success, (b) to win the hearts of ladies, (c) to win praise, (d) to win a lottery, 79. To pay heed, (a) to submit, (b) to listen, (c) to care for, (d) to understand, 80. To eat the humble pie, (a) feel huniliated, (b) feel abandoned, (c) feel rejected, (d) feel glorified, 81. A tall order, (a) too difficult a task, (b) a normal task, (c) a simple task, (d) an easy task, , You will succeed if you follow my advice to the letter., (a) about writing letters (b) written in the letter, (c) in every detail, (d) very thoughtfully, A critic's work is to read between the lines., (a) to comprehend the meaning, (b) to appreciate the inner beauty, (c) to understand the inner meaning, (d) to read carefully, Where discipline is concerned I put my foot down., (a) take a firm stand, (b) take a light stand, (c) take a heavy stand, (d) take a shaky stand, The convict claimed innocence and stood his ground in, spite of the repeated accusations., (a) knelt, (b) surrendered, (c) kept standing, (d) refused to yield, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 74 - 76) : In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the idiom / phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the idiom / phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., (SSC Multitasking 2013), 74. The man changed colours when I questioned him on the, allocation of funds., (a) turned pale, (b) got numbed, (c) turned happy, (d) get motivated, 75. We cannot depend on him for this assignment as it needs, careful handling and he is like a bull in a china shop., (a) a felicitous person, (b) a clumsy person, (c) a tactful person, (d) a no-nonsense person, 76. The mother always insists on keeping the house spick and, span., (a) open, (b) locked, (c) safe, (d) tidy, , 83., , b, , Mrs. Roy keeps_an open house on Saturday evening, parties— you’ll find all kinds of people there., (a) keeps the doors of the house open, (b) keeps the gates open for a few persons, (c) welcomes all members, (d) welcomes a select group of people, , h, , 73., , 79, , a, , Idioms/Phrases

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 102., , 103., , 107., , 108., , 109., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 110-114) : In questions below, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., (SSC Sub. Ins. 2015), 110. The shopping mall is a beehive of activity., (a) a secure place, (b) a sweet place, (c) a busy place, (d) a costly place, 111. To win laurels., (a) To be disappointed, (b) To memories, (c) To be victorious in a game, (d) To earn great prestige, 112. The officer was in the soup when there was a raid in his, office., (a) preparing soup, (b) distributing soup, (c) to be in trouble, (d) drinking soup, , m, o, , 101., , 106., , .c, s, , 100., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), At his wit's end, he turned to his old trade., (a) After careful thinking, (b) Confidently, (c) Not knowing what to do, (d) Overjoyed, Then it comes to dancing, he is all–thumbs., (a) an expert, (b) a trainer, (c) clumsy, (d) lazy, He usually goes to bed very early and rises with the lark., (a) very late, (b) very early, (c) after sunrise, (d) at midnight, Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace proved to be a, wild goose chase., (a) wise decision, (b) useless search, (c) timely action, (d) delayed action, , 105., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), Unless you make amends for the loss, nobody is prepared, to excuse you., (a) improve, (b) pay debt, (c) confess, (d) compensate, Instead of keeping his promise of helping me with office, work, he just left me high and dry., (a) left me feeling like a fool, (b) left me in a state of anger, (c) left me without a drop of water, (d) left me alone to do the work, Amit said to Rekha, "Don't make a mountain out of a molehill"., (a) attempt an impossible task, (b) start looking for molehills in mountains., (c) create problems, (d) exaggerate a minor problem, Before the report reached the authority, the media spilled, the beans., (a) dropped the charges, (b) hinted at the consequences, (c) revealed the secret information, (d) spilled the content of the package, His friend turned out to be snake in the grass., (a) cowardly and brutal, (b) low and mean, (c) a hidden enemy, (d) an unreliable and deceitful person., , s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 100-104): In the following Five Questions,, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in, the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom\Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , re, p, , 99., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 105-109): In question, four alternatives are, given for the Idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose, the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/, Phrase and mark it in the Answer sheet., rd, , 98., , (SSC Multitasking 2014), The son wants to purchase a new car, but his father is, dragging his feet., (a) acting in a slow and hesitant manner, (b) acting methodically, (c) acting quickly with firm conviction, (d) acting courageously, The student passed out in the lab during the practical exam., (a) fell down, (b) became anxious, (c) rushed out, (d) fainted, My friend Rahim is fair and square in all his dealings., (a) dishondest and complex, (b) cruel, (c) rough and complex, (d) honest and simple, , o, .w, , 97., , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 97-99): In the following questions, four, alaternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the, sentence. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning, of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , o, , 96., , o, , 95., , 104. The day the new product was launched, people made a, beeline to purchase it., (a) rushed, (b) were doubtful, (c) refused, (d) went online, b, , 94., , He spoke well though it was his maiden speech., (a) long speech, (b) first speech, (c) brief speech, (d) emotional speech, The students were all ears, when the speaker started talking, about the changes in the exam., (a) smiling, (b) silent, (c) restless, (d) attentive, In his salad days he was quite a dandy., (a) childhood, (b) adolescence, (c) school days, (d) old age, he is cool about working at night., (a) ready to work, (b) not ready to work, (c) excited about working (d) grudgingly working, , h, , 93., , Idioms/Phrases, , a, , 80

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 123-125): In each of the questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click, the button corresponding to it., , DIRECTON (Qs. 126-127) : In each of the questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the, alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/, Phrase., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 126. Wild goose chase, (a) An admirable enterprise, (b) An honest effort, (c) A foolish, unprofitable adventure, (d) A powerful effort, 127. Smell a rat, (a) Detect bad smell, (b) Suspect a trick or deceit, (c) Misunderstand, (d) See hidden meaning, 128. A live wire, (a) Industrious and brilliant, (b) Lively and active, (c) Sincere and intelligent, (d) Sincere and efficient, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 129-131) : In each of the questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the, alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase, and click the button corresponding to it., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 129. pull a fast one, (a) as fast as lightning, (c) carry a heavy burden, 130. Grease the palm, (a) dirty one's hands, (c) slip and fall, , (b) play a trick, (d) take a deep breath, (b) work in a garage, (d) bribe, , m, o, , 123. To keep in abeyance, (a) In a state of permanence, (b) In a state of emergency, (c) In a state of suspension, (d) In a state of revision, 124. To be in a fix, (a) In pain, (b) In distress, (c) Depressed, (d) In a difficult situation, 125. To break the ice, (a) Made people angry, (b) Made people laugh, (c) Made people excited, (d) Made people relaxed and comfortable, , .c, s, , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), , s, , re, p, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 119. A Sacred Cow, (a) a person never to be criticised, (b) a saintly person, (c) a very religious person, (d) a helpful person, 120. To shun evil company, (a) To kick out evil company, (b) To give up evil company, (c) To put off evil company, (d) To let loose evil company, 121. He has made a dog's breakfast of these accounts., (a) A total mess, (b) A breakfast for the dogs.., (c) An accurate summary, (d) A breakbast being served by the dogs, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 119-122): Four alternatives are given for, the Idiom/Phrase underlined. Choose the alternative which best, expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the, Answer Sheet., , o, , (SSC CHSL 2015), 115. To put in a nut- shell, (a) To state something very concisely, (b) To place something, (c) To be blunt about something, (d) To be long and exhaustive about something, 116. To make up one's mind, (a) To remember things clearly, (b) To remember oneself of something, (c) To think creatively, (d) To decide what to do, 117. Nowadays it has become a fashion to take french leave, (a) Saying goodbye in French style, (b) Absenting oneself without permission, (c) Taking leave to go to France, (d) Seeking permission from French Embassy, 118. International monetary affairs are governed by the gnomes, of Zurich, (a) foreign leaders, (b) big international bankers, (c) guardians of treasure (d) witchcraft of Zurich, , 122. You will be reminded of the seamy side of life if you visit the, slum tenements., (a) the softer aspects, (b) the impleasant aspects, (c) the pleasanter aspects (d) the gentler aspects, b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 115-118): In the following questions, four, alternatives are given for the Idiom / Phrase underlined. Choose, the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom /, Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet, , h, , 113. We must draw the line somewhere., (a) turn the tables, (b) put the screw on, (c) fix a limit, (d) aim at the sky, 114. To cut the Gordian knot., (a) to do a job perfunctorily, (b) to cut a piece of cloth, (c) to perform an easy task, (d) to perform a difficult task, , 81, , a, , Idioms/Phrases

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, o, .w, , b, rd, m, o, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), 137. Who will believe, your cock and bull story ?, (a) Absurd story, (b) Common story, (c) Ambiguous story, (d) Authentic story, 138. For years I could not shake off the trauma of that day:, (a) imagine, (b) None of these, (c) forget, (d) remember, 139. Sit on the fence., (a) halting between two opinions, (b) to be defeated and dejected, (c) to be in a tricky situation, (d) to be relaxed and comfortable, 140. The manager is not dismissed, but he is definitely under a, cloud., (a) under scrutiny, (b) warned severely, (c) under suspension, (d) under suspicion, 141. Do not pull a long face., (a) look dejected, (b) look happy, (c) took ugly, (d) look tired, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (QS. 137-141) : In the following Five Questions,, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in, the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the, meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), 132. To put his foot down., (a) Withdraw, (b) Resign, (c) Not to yield, (d) Concede, 133. Have a foot in the grave., (a) be close to death., (b) have no interest in life., (c) have an incurable disease., (d) be afraid to nest, 134. A hornet's nest., (a) an unpleasant situation, (b) a dilemma, (c) a comfortable position, (d) among thorns, 135. To roll out the red carpet., (a) to decorate the room, (b) to give a grand welcome, (c) to give a warning signal, (d) to buy a gift, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 132-136) : In the following Five Questions,, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined., Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the, Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet., , b, , (b) turn upside down, (d) a game turtles play, , 136. To have an axe to grind., (a) To work for both sides., (b) To fail to arouse interest, (c) To criticize someone, (d) To have a selfish end to serve, , h, , 131. turn turtle, (a) slow like a turtle, (c) over-turn, , Idioms/Phrases, , a, , 82

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 83, , 15., 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., 22., 24., 25., 26., 27., 28., , 47., 48., 49., 50., 51., 52., 53., 54., 55., 56., 57., 58., 59., 60., , 61., 66., 67., 68., 69., , m, o, , 14., , 36., 41., 46., , .c, s, , 12., 13., , 35., , s, , 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., , 32., 33., 34., , (d) Idiom fell on stony ground means : It a request, a, warning, or advice falls on stony ground, people ignore, it., (b) Idiom has all his ducks in a row means : to organize, things well., (d) The meaning of as duck takes to water easily and, naturally., (a), (c) Squandered means use up, cash out., (b) The meaning of against the clock : in a great hurry to, get something done before a particular time., (b) The meaning of let off steam : to release one’s pent-up, emotions, such as anger, usually verbally., (a), 37. (b), 38. (a), 39. (d), 40. (b), (b), 42. (a), 43. (c), 44 (c), 45. (b), (b) In the long run = concerning a longer period in the, future., (c) A fish out of water = a person who feels uncomfortable, or awkward, (c) Apple of discord = cause of quarrel., (c) Let the grass grow under your feet = to delay in getting, things done., (c) Smell the rat = to suspect that somebody is wrong, about a situation., (a) Let sleeping dogs lie = to avoid mentioning a subject, that happened in the past, in order to avoid any, problems or argument, (d) Born with a silver spoon in your mouth = having rich, parents, (c) A man of straw = a man of no substance; an ordinary, man, (b) Look a gift horse in the mouth = to refuse or criticize, something that is given to you for nothing, (d) A cakewalk means something that is extremely easy, to do, (b) If somebody is above board, he/she is honest in any, business deal., (b) To cry wolf means that someone is giving false alarm., (a), (a) If you have an axe to grind; that means you have a, private end to serve., (d) If you drive something home, that means you are, making something completely clear to someone. She, didn't have to drive the point home. The movie had, done that., (a), 62. (c), 63. (b), 64. (a), 65. (b), (a) Feel pulse = to try to know someone's views., (a) Take somebody to task = to criticize somebody strongly, for something they have done., (d) Have/keep something up your sleeve = to keep a plan, or an idea secret until you need to use it., (a) Rule the roost = to be the most powerful member of a, group., , re, p, , 5., , 31., , rd, , 4., , 30., , o, .w, , 3., , 29., , b, , 2., , (c) Idiom 'a bolt from the blue' means : an event or a piece, of news which is sudden and unexpected; a complete, surprise., (c) Cold Comfort (Noun) means : the fact that something, that would normally be good does not make you happy, because the whole situation is bad., (b) Idiom to be all at sea means : confused and not knowing, what to do., (b) Idiom take to your heels means : to run away from, somebody/something., (d) Idiom bite the dust means : to fail or to be defeated or, destroyed., (b) a disappointing result, (a) angrily, (b) to deceive someone, (b) to try everything possible, (d) to be suspicious, (c) Idiom have an axe to grind means : to have private, reasons for being involved in something or for arguing, for a particular cause., (a) Idiom draw a blank means : to get no response or result., (b) Idiom put your foot down means : to be very strict in, opposing what somebody wishes to do; to drive faster., (d) Idiom make a killing means : to make a lot of money, quickly., (d) Idiom Gainsay (verb) means : to disagree; to deny., (a) Idiom take the wind out of somebody's sails means : to, make somebody suddenly less confident or angry, when you say or do something that they do not expect., (c) Idiom pour/throw cold water on something means : to, give reasons for not being in favour of something; to, criticize something, (a) Idiom let your hair down means : to relax and enjoy, your-self especially in a lively way., (a) Idiom jump out of your skin means : to move violently, because of a sudden shock., (a) Idiom take somebody for a ride means : to cheat or, trick somebody., (a) Idiom get/set/start/keep the ball rolling means : to, make something start happening; to make sure that, something continues to happen., (b), 23. (c), (b) Idiom pay through the nose means : to pay too much, money for something., (b) Idiom pick holes in something means : to find the, weak points in something such as a plan, suggestion, etc., (c) Idiom washed their hands off means : to absolve oneself, of responsibility or future blame., (a) Idiom put her foot down means : to tell someone in a, strong way that they must do something or that they, must stop doing something., (c) Idiom Halcyon days means : a very happy or successful, period in the past., , o, , 1., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS, , b, , h, , a, , Idioms/Phrases

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 92., 93., 94., 95., 96., 97., , 103., , 104., , 105., 106., 107., 108., 109., 110., 115., 116., 117., 118., 119., 120., 121., 122., 123., 128., 129., 130., 131., 132., 137., , m, o, , 91., , 102., , .c, s, , 90., , 101., , s, , 89., , 100., , re, p, , 88., , rd, , 87., , 99., , o, .w, , 86., , b, , 85., , o, , 84., , (d) The idiom 'pass out' means to become unconscious, and faint. Here the student fainted in the lab during the, practical exam., (d) The idiom 'fair and square' means completely fair; justly;, within the rules. Here 'My friend Rahim is honest and, simple in all his dealings'., (c) At one's wit's end means at the limits of one's mental, resources. Example: I'm at my wit's end with choosing, the subject in my graduation. I cannot figure it out., Anju could do no more. She was at her wit's end., (c) All thumbs means very awkward and clumsy,, especially with one's hands. Poor Sam can't play the, piano at all. He's all thumbs. Pamela is all thumbs when, it comes to gardening., (b) To rise with the lark entails to rise very early in the, morning., (b) Wild-goose chase means a worthless hunt or chase; a, futile pursuit. I wasted all evening on a wild-goose, chase. Raj was angry because he was sent out on a, wild-goose chase., (a) Make a beeline for someone or something means, heading straight toward someone or something. John, came into the kitchen and made a beeline for the cookies., After the game, we all made a beeline for Dhoni, who, just played the winning run., (d) Compensate means here make payment to; compensate, (d) Leave somebody high and dry means leave him alone, to do the work., (d) If you are making a mountain out of a molehill, it means, you are exaggerating things, blowing them out of, proportion., (c) The idiom spills the beans means revealing the secret, information., (c) A snake in the grass means a hidden enemy., (c), 111. (d), 112. (c), 113. (c), 114. (d), (a) ‘To put in a nut-shell’ means to state something, very concisely., (d) ‘To make up one’s mind’ means to come to an, opinion or decision., (b) ‘take French leave’ means a period when you are, absent from work without asking for permission., (b) ‘the gnomes of Zurick’ refers to Swiss bankers and, the power and influence with which they control, foreign money., (a) ‘A sacred cow’ means a person held to be above, criticism., (b), (a) A dog’s breakfast means a complete mess., (b) ‘The seamy side of life’ means the most unpleasant or, roughest aspect of life., (c), 124. (d), 125. (d), 126. (c), 127. (b), (b), (b) pull a fast one- to succeed in an act of deception., (d) grease somebody's palm also grease the palm of, somebody- to give someone money to persuade them, to do what you want., (c) turn turtle- to turn upside down., (a), 133. (d), 134. (a), 135. (b), 136. (d), (a), 138. (c), 139. (a), 140. (d), 141 (d), o, , 83., , 98., , b, , 71., 74., 75., 76., 77., 82., , (a) Eat humble pie = to say and show that you are sorry, for a mistake that you made., (d), 72. (b), 73. (c), (a) turned pale means colourless, (b) a clumsy person means plump, (d) tidy means clean, (b), 78. (c), 79. (b), 80. (a), 81 (a), (d) In the sentence, 'to carve out a niche' means 'to develop a specific position for him'. The word 'niche', means 'a specialized area or sector'., (c) The alternative meaning of the phrase 'to the letter' is, 'in every detail'., (c) The meaning of the idiom 'to read between the lines' is, 'to understand the inner meaning'. So, the critic's work, is to understand the inner meanings., (a) The meaning of the idiom 'put my foot down' is 'to take, a firm stand'. So, as the meaning of the sentence implies that where discipline matters, one should take a, firm stand., (d) The idiom 'stood his ground' means 'refuse to yield'., So, as the meaning of the sentence implies, the convict, claimed his innocence and refused to yield for the, blames that were laid upon him., (a) The idiom 'with all our might and main' means with, great physical strength; great force., (b) the idiom 'nailed their colours to their mast' means to, defiantly display one's opinions and beliefs. Also, to, show one's intention to hold on to those beliefs until, the end. Its origin dates back to 17th century. In 17th, century nautical battles colours (flags) were struck, (lowered) as a mark of submission. It was also the, custom in naval warfare to direct one's cannon fire at, the opponent's ship's mast, thus disabling it. If all of a, ship's masts were broken the captain usually had no, alternative but to surrender. If the captain decided to, fight on this was marked by hoisting the colours on, the remnants of the ship's rigging, that is, by 'nailing, his colours to the mast'., (b) the idiom 'batten down the hatches' means to prepare, for difficult times., (b) the idiom ' she flies off at a tangent' means to pursue a, somewhat related or irrelevant course while neglecting, the main subject., (b) the idiom ' go at equal speed' means to go neck-toneck and put up with the teacher., (b) The idiom throw dust into my eyes means to confuse, or mislead somebody to deceive., (b) Maiden speech means first speech., (d) The idiom 'all ears' means listening eagerly and, carefully., (b) Salad days refers to the time of youth, innocence, and, inexperience., (a) Cool about working means he is relax and has no, problem in working late at night., (a) The idiom 'dragging his feet' means to deal with, something slowly because you do not really want to, do it. 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(b) The secret had disclosed by the agent before it had, been evening, (c) The secret had been disclosed by the agent before it, was evening, (d) The secret was disclosed by the agent before it had, been evening., 7. Surely the lost child must have been found by now., (a) Surely must have found the lost child by now., (b) Surely someone must have found the lost child by now, (c) Surely now must have found the lost child, (d) Now must have found the lost child surely., 8. We serve hot meals till 10.30 guests can order, coffee and, sandwiches upto 11.30., (a) Hot meals are serving till 10.30 : coffee and sandwiches, are ordering by guests till 11.30., (b) Hot meals are being served till 10.30 : coffee and, sandwiches are being ordered till 11.30., (c) Hot meals are served till 10.30, coffee and sandwiches, may be ordered till 11.30., (d) Hot meals will be served till 10.30, coffee and, sandwiches will be ordered upto 11.30., 9. Lie face-down; stretch your arms in front., (a) You are face down, arms are to be outstretched, (b) You should be lying face down, with arms outstretched., (c) You should be lying face down; let arms stretch out., (d) Let face be down; let arms be stretched out., 10. The Greeks expected to win the international trophy., (a) It was expected that the Greeks would win the, international trophy., (b) The international trophy was expected to be won by, the Greeks., (c) It was expected that the Greeks will win the international, trophy., (d) It was expected by the Greeks that they would win the, international trophy., DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In the following questions, a sentence, has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four, alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Passive /Active Voice and mark your answer in, the Answer Sheet., 11., , (SSC CHSL 2013), She took the dog for a walk., (a) The dog was took for a walk., (b) The dog took a walk by her., (c) The dog was taken for a walk by her., (d) The dog took her for a walk., , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , 6., , (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), The agent had disclosed the secret before it was evening., (a) The secret was disclosed by the agent before it was, evening, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6–10): In the following questions, a sentence, has been given in Active Voice/ Passive Voice, Out of the four, alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Passive/ Active Voice., , Speeches/Voices, , rd, , 5., , o, .w, , 4., , b, , 3., , o, , 2., , (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), They have made a film based on this novel., (a) A film was based on this novel and made., (b) A film have been made based on this novel, (c) A film, based on this novel, has been made, (d) A film has been based and made on this novel., The people couldn't move me to the hospital and the doctor, operated on me at home., (a) I couldn't be moved to the hospital and was operated, on at home by the doctor., (b) I couldn't be moved to the hospital and I had to be, operated on at home., (c) I couldn't be moved to the hospital and I was operated, at home by the doctor., (d) I couldn't be moved to the hospital by the people and, operated on at home., Why did he deprive you of the membership?, (a) Why you were deprived of the membership?, (b) Why were you depreived of his membership by him?, (c) Why was he deprived of his membership?, (d) Why were you deprived of your membership by him?, The news has been bought to us by him., (a) He brought us the news, (b) He has brought us the news, (c) He was brought the news to us, (d) We brought the news to him., Not a word was spoken by the criminal inself-defence., (a) The criminal spoke not a word inself-defence., (b) The criminal in self-defence spoke no word, (c) The criminal did not speak a word inself-defence, (d) The criminal spoke in self-defence not a word., , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions, a sentence, has een given in Active Voice/Passive Voice, Out of the four, alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Passive/Active Voice., , b, , R, , 10, , 1., , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , PT E, A, CH

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 49., , 50., , 51., , 52., , 53., , She will bring cakes., (a) Cakes will be brought by her, (b) Cakes are to be bought by her, (c) Cakes are to be brought by her, (d) Cakes will be bought by her, Promises should be kept., (a) You should have kept your promises., (b) One must keep one's promises., (c) You had to keep promises., (d) Promises should have been kept., Give the order., (a) An order was given by someone., (b) Order was given., (c) Order given., (d) Let the order be given., My neighbour described his history to me., (a) His history had been described by my neighbour to, me., (b) His history was described to me by my neighbour ., (c) Description of his history to me was done by my, neighbour., (d) My neighbour's history was described to me by, himself., Many cities had been destroyed by the invaders in those, days., (a) The invaders destroy many cities in these days., (b) Many cities were destroyes in those days by invaders, (c) Many invaders destroyed cities in those days., (d) In those days the invaders had destroyed many cities., , m, o, , (SSC Steno 2013), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 49-58) : In the following questions, a sentence, has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four, alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Passive / Active Voice and mark your answer, in the Answer Sheet., , s, , 48., , re, p, , 47., , rd, , 45., , o, .w, , 44., , b, , 43., , o, , 42., , o, , 41., , "Turn around." he told her., (a) He asked to her to turn around., (b) He asked turn around., (c) He told her turn around., (d) He asked her to turn around., He said. "I have been studying in this college for two years.", (a) He said for two years he studied in that college., (b) He said that he had been studying in that college for, two years., (c) He said he studied in that college for two years., (d) He said he had studied in that college for two years., Mary said to Simon. "Sharon and Peter are getting engaged, next month.", (a) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter were getting, engaged next month., (b) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter are getting, engaged next month., (c) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter will be getting, engaged next month., (d) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter was getting, engaged next month., b, , 40., , (SSC Steno 2013), I said to my friend. "Can you pick me up after work?", (a) I asked my friend if he can pick me up after work. ', (b) l asked my friend if he could pick me up after work., (c) I told my friend to pick me up after work., (d) I told my friend if I could pick him up after work., Suman said to me. "Did you enjoy the Olympic Games in, London ?", (a) Suman asked me if I had enjoyed the Olympic Games, in London., (b) Suman asked me did I enjoy the Olympic Games in, London., (c) Suman asked me if I enjoyed the Olympic Games in, London., (d) Suman asked me if I was enjoyed the Olympic Games, in London., My friend told me. "This is not a good book to read.", (a) My friend told me that that will not be a good book to, read., (b) My friend told me that this was not a good book to, read., (c) My friend told me that that was not a good book to, read., (d) My friend told me that that is not a good book to read., Dhanya complained, "I am losing weight steadily.", (a) Dhanya complains that she was losing weight, steadily., (b) Dhanya complained that she was losing weight, steadily., (c) Dhanya complains that she is losing weight steadily., (d) Dhanya complained that she is losing weight steadily., My mother said "You have been sleeping for twelve hours.", (a) My mother said that I had been sleeping for twelve, hours., (b) My mother said that she had been sleeping for twelve, hours., (c) My mother said that I have been sleeping for twelve, hours., (d) My mother said that I was sleeping for twelve hours., Rajan said to Urvashi. "I'm going to Kashmir tomorrow.", (a) Rajan said Urvashi I am going to Kashmir tomorrow., (b) Rajan said to Urvashi that he was going to Kashmir, tomorrow., (c) Rajan told to Urvashi he was going to Kashmir the, next day., (d) Rajan told Urvashi that he was going to Kashmir the, next day., She said to me. "Have you finished your work ?, (a) She asked me if she had finished my work., (b) She asked me if she had finished her work., (c) She asked me if I had finished my work., (d) She asked me if I have finished my work., , 46., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 39-48) : In the following questions, a, sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. But of the four, alternatives suggested. Select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the, Answer Sheet., 39., , Speeches/Voices, , a, , 88

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Speeches/Voices, (c), , o, , o, , 34., , 36., , 37., , (SSC Steno 2013), 29., , 30., , Can she write an interesting story ?, (a) Can an interesting story be written by her, (b) Could an interesting story be written by her?, (c) Can an interesting story be written for her ?, (d) Can an interesting story be written to her?, The poet. Blake, wrote many poems for children., (a) Many are the poems written by children for the poet, Blake., (b) Children wrote many poems by the poet Blake., , 38., , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 29-38) : In the following Ten Questions, a, sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four, alternatives suggested. Select the one winch best expresses the, same sentence in Passive/Active voice and mark your answer in, the Answer Sheet., , 35., , .c, s, , 28., , (SSC CHSL 2015), Please close the door., (a) Please be the door closed by you, (b) Let the door be closed by you., (c) You please close the door., (d) You close the door yourself., We must take care of our parents., (a) Our parents will be taken care of by us., (b) Our parents are taken care of by us., (c) Our parents must be cared for by us., (d) Our parents had been taken care of by us., , 33., , s, , 27., , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 27 & 28): A sentence has been given in Active/, Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the, one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active, Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet., , 26., , rd, , 32., , o, .w, , b, , 31., , (SSC CHSL 2015), I said to him, "Do you definitely need the suit next week?", (a) I asked him if he definitely needed the suit the following, week., (b) I asked him if he needed the suit the next week., (c) I asked him if he definitely need the suit the following, week., (d) I asked him if definitely he needed he suit the next, week., Meera's mother told her not to forget to buy the milk., (a) Meera's mother reminded her, "Don't forget to buy the, milk"., (b) Meera's mother said to her, "Your must buy the milk"., (c) Meera was told by her mother "Buy the milk.", (d) Meera's mother said "Remember to buy the milk.", , 25., , Many poems were written for children by the poet., Blake., (d) Many poems were written by children for the poet., Blake., Each person exhibited various facial expressions., (a) Various facial expressions were being exhibited by each, person., (b) Various facial expressions have been used by each, person., (c) Various facial expressions exhibited by each person., (d) Various facial expressions were exhibited by each, person., The girls ate a mango yesterday., (a) A mango is being eaten by the girls yesterday., (b) A mango has been eaten by the girls yesterday., (c) A mango is eaten by the girls yesterday., (d) A mango was eaten by the girls yesterday., Your manners irritate me.., (a) I am being irritated by your manners., (b) I am irritated by your manners., (c) I am irritated by my manners., (d) Manners are irritating me., The boys laughed at the old man., (a) The old man was being laughed at by the boys., (b) The old man was laughed at by the boys., (c) The old man was laughed by the boys., (d) The old man was being laughed by the boys., Ideas are generated by Group discussions., (a) Group discussions have generated ideas., (b) Group discussions generates ideas., (c) Group discussions generated idea., (d) Group discussions generate ideas., Who is singing such a sweet song ?, (a) By whom is such a sweet song sung ?, (b) By whom is such a sweet song being sung ?, (c) By whom is such a sweet song sang ?, (d) By whom has such a sweet song sung ?, Please give me your pen and take your seat., (a) You are warned to give me your pen and take your seat., (b) You are ordered to give me your pen and take your seat., (c) Let your pen given me and take your seat., (d) You are requested to give me your pen and take your seat., The prisoner is known to have assaulted the warden earlier, too., (a) It is known that the warden has been assaulted by the, prisoner earlier too., (b) It is known that the warden has assaulted the prisoner, earlier too., (c) It is known that the prisoner has assaulted the warden, earlier too., (d) The warden was assaulted by the prisoner earlier too., b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 25-26) : A sentence has been given in Direct/, Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and, mark your answer in the Answer sheet., , h, , a, , 87

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 49., , 50., , 51., , 52., , 53., , She will bring cakes., (a) Cakes will be brought by her, (b) Cakes are to be bought by her, (c) Cakes are to be brought by her, (d) Cakes will be bought by her, Promises should be kept., (a) You should have kept your promises., (b) One must keep one's promises., (c) You had to keep promises., (d) Promises should have been kept., Give the order., (a) An order was given by someone., (b) Order was given., (c) Order given., (d) Let the order be given., My neighbour described his history to me., (a) His history had been described by my neighbour to, me., (b) His history was described to me by my neighbour ., (c) Description of his history to me was done by my, neighbour., (d) My neighbour's history was described to me by, himself., Many cities had been destroyed by the invaders in those, days., (a) The invaders destroy many cities in these days., (b) Many cities were destroyes in those days by invaders, (c) Many invaders destroyed cities in those days., (d) In those days the invaders had destroyed many cities., , m, o, , (SSC Steno 2013), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 49-58) : In the following questions, a sentence, has been given in Active / Passive Voice. Out of the four, alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Passive / Active Voice and mark your answer, in the Answer Sheet., , s, , 48., , re, p, , 47., , rd, , 45., , o, .w, , 44., , b, , 43., , o, , 42., , o, , 41., , "Turn around." he told her., (a) He asked to her to turn around., (b) He asked turn around., (c) He told her turn around., (d) He asked her to turn around., He said. "I have been studying in this college for two years.", (a) He said for two years he studied in that college., (b) He said that he had been studying in that college for, two years., (c) He said he studied in that college for two years., (d) He said he had studied in that college for two years., Mary said to Simon. "Sharon and Peter are getting engaged, next month.", (a) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter were getting, engaged next month., (b) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter are getting, engaged next month., (c) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter will be getting, engaged next month., (d) Mary told Simon that Sharon and Peter was getting, engaged next month., b, , 40., , (SSC Steno 2013), I said to my friend. "Can you pick me up after work?", (a) I asked my friend if he can pick me up after work. ', (b) l asked my friend if he could pick me up after work., (c) I told my friend to pick me up after work., (d) I told my friend if I could pick him up after work., Suman said to me. "Did you enjoy the Olympic Games in, London ?", (a) Suman asked me if I had enjoyed the Olympic Games, in London., (b) Suman asked me did I enjoy the Olympic Games in, London., (c) Suman asked me if I enjoyed the Olympic Games in, London., (d) Suman asked me if I was enjoyed the Olympic Games, in London., My friend told me. "This is not a good book to read.", (a) My friend told me that that: will not be a good book to, read., (b) My friend told me that this was not a good book to, read., (c) My friend told me that that was not a good book to, read., (d) My friend told me that that is not a good book to read., Dhanya complained, "I am losing weight steadily.", (a) Dhanya complains that she was losing weight, steadily., (b) Dhanya complained that she was losing weight, steadily., (c) Dhanya complains that she is losing weight steadily., (d) Dhanya complained that she is losing weight steadily., My mother said "You have been sleeping for twelve hours.", (a) My mother said that I had been sleeping for twelve, hours., (b) My mother said that she had been sleeping for twelve, hours., (c) My mother said that I have been sleeping for twelve, hours., (d) My mother said that I was sleeping for twelve hours., Rajan said to Urvashi. "I'm going to Kashmir tomorrow.", (a) Rajan said Urvashi I am going to Kashmir tomorrow., (b) Rajan said to Urvashi that he was going to Kashmir, tomorrow., (c) Rajan told to Urvashi he was going to Kashmir the, next day., (d) Rajan told Urvashi that he was going to Kashmir the, next day., She said to me. "Have you finished your work ?, (a) She asked me if she had finished my work., (b) She asked me if she had finished her work., (c) She asked me if I had finished my work., (d) She asked me if I have finished my work., , 46., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 39-48) : In the following questions, a, sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. But of the four, alternatives suggested. Select the one which best expresses the, same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the, Answer Sheet., 39., , Speeches/Voices, , a, , 88

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Speeches/Voices, , 66., , 67., , 68., , m, o, , 65., , .c, s, , 61., , 64., , s, , 60., , (SSC Steno 2016), He said, "I will return tomorrow.", (a) He said that he will return tomorrow., (b) He said that he would return tomorrow., (c) He said that he would return the next day., (d) He said that I would return the next day., "What a wonderful time we had there!" she exclaimed., (a) She exclaimed that she had quite a wonderful time, there., (b) She exclaimed that she had quite a wonderful time, there., (c) She exclaimed that they had quite a wonderful time, there., (d) She exclaimed that they have quite a wonderful time, there., The teacher said to the students, " You should obey your, parents. You should be of help to them.", (a) The teacher advised the students to obey their parents, and added that they should be of help to them., (b) The teacher commanded the student to obey their, parents and further added that they should be of help, to them., (c) The teacher requested the student to obey their, parents and added they should be of help of them., , 63., , re, p, , 59., , rd, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59-68) : In the following questions, a sentence, has been given in Direct / Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives, suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence, in Indirect / Direct form and mark your answer in the Answer, Sheet., , o, .w, , 58., , 62., , b, , 57., , The teacher advised the students that they shoulds, obey their parents and should be of help to them., My mother said, "Please go to the shop.", (a) My mother told me to please go to the shop., (b) My mother requested me to go to the shop., (c) My mother requested me going to the shop., (d) My mother asked me to be going to the shop., The reporter said,"We have been following the matter, closely for a month.", (a) The reporter said that they had been following the, matter closely for a month., (b) The reporter said that we had been following the matter, closely for a month., (c) The reporter said that they have been following the, matter closely for a month., (d) The reporter said that they has been following the, matter closely for a month., "What are you doing here?" she asked me., (a) She asked what I was doing here., (b) She wants to know what I am doing here., (c) She wants to know what I was doing here., (d) She wanted to know what I was doing there., The lawyer said to his client, "We will win the case.", (a) The lawyer told to his client that they would win the, case., (b) The lawyer said that the client would win the case., (c) The lawyer told the client that they should win the, case., (d) The lawyer told the client that they would win the, case., The watchman warned the boys not to go deep into the, case., (a) The watchman said to the boys,"You are not going, deep into the sea.", (b) The watchman said,"Boys, don't go deep into the sea., (c) The watchman said, "Boys didn't go deep into the, sea., (d) The watchman said to the boys, "Why do you go, deep into the sea., The shopkeeper told me to be kind enough to pay for the, tape-recorder in cash., (a) The shopkeeper said to me, "Will you pay for the, tape-recorder kindly in cash.", (b) The shopkeeper said, "Be kind enough to pay for the, tape-recorder in cash.", (c) The shopkeeper exclaimed to me, "Be kind enough to, pay for the tape-recorder in cash!", (d) The shopkeeper ordered me, "PLease be kind enough, to pay for the tape recorder in cash., She asked her brother if he could give her some money, them., (a) She said to her brother, "Could I give you some money, now?", (b) She said to her brother, "Can you give me some money, then?", (c) She said to her brother, "Can you give me some money, now?", (d) She asked her brother, "Give me some money now.", o, , 56., , (d), , o, , 55., , The Police victimize the innocent commoners., (a) The police are victimized by the innocent commoners., (b) The innocent commoners victimized the police., (c) The innocent commoners are victimized by the police., (d) No victimization of the innocent commoners., His suggestion was received by me with disdain., (a) I disdainly received the suggestion., (b) I was received with suggested disdain., (c) Disdainful suggestion was received by me from him., (d) I received his suggestion with disdain., He offered me all the money at his command., (a) He commanded all the money at his hand to me., (b) All money at his command was given to me., (c) I was offered all the money at his command., (d) I took all his money at his command., Bad companions tempted him to drink heavily., (a) He was tempted to drink heavily by bad companions., (b) He had to drink heavily because of his bad companies., (c) He drunk heavily in the bad company of his friends., (d) He succumbed to the temptation of heavy drinking, due to bad companions., People believed that witches communicated with the devil., (a) Devils widely believe in communication with people., (b) It was believed that witches communicated with the, devil., (c) Witches communicated with the devil in front of, people., (d) Witches and the devil communicated., , b, , 54., , h, , a, , 89

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h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , R, , o, , b, , Reading, Comprehension, o, , PT E, A, CH, , o, .w, , b, , 11, , rd, , PASSAGE, Every profession of trade, every art and every science has its, technical vocabulary, the function of which is partly to designate, things or processes which have no names in ordinary English, and partly to secure greater exactness in nomenclature. Such, special dialects or jargons are necessary in technical discussion, of any kind. Being universally understood by the devotees of the, particular science or art, they have the precision of a amthematical, formula. Besides, they save time, for it is much more economical, to name a process than to describe it. Thousands of these technical, terms are very properly include din every large dictionary, yet, as, a whole, they are rather on teh outskirts of the English language, than actually within its borders., Different occupations, however, differ widely in the character, of their special vocabularies. In trades and handicrafts and other, vocations like farming and fishing that have occupied great, numbers of men from remote times, the technical vocabuulary is, very old. An average man now uses these in his own vocabularly., The special dialects of law, medicine, divinity and philosophy, have become familiar to cultivated persons., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010), 1. Special words used in technical discussion, (a) may become part of common speech, (b) never last long, (c) should resemble mathematical formula, (d) should be confined to scientific fields, 2. The writer of this article is, (a) a scientist, (b) a politician, (c) a linguist, (d) a businessman, 3. This passage is primarily concerned with, (a) various occupations and professions, (b) technical terminology, (c) scientific undertakings, (d) a new language, 4. It is true that, (a) various professions and occupations often interchange, words, (b) there is always a non-technical word that may be, substituted for the technical word, (c) the average man often uses in his own vocabulary what, was once technical language not emant for him, (d) everyone is interested in scientific findings, 5. In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the, numebr of technical terms in the nomenclature of, (a) Farming, (b) Fishing, (c) Sports, (d) Government, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions, you have, one brief passage with 5 questions following the passage. Read, the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each, question out of the four alternatives., In May 1966, The World Health Organisation was authorised to, initiate a global campaign to eradicate small pox. The goal was to, eradicate the disease in one decade. Because similar projects for, malaria and yellow fever had failed, few believed that smallpox, could actually be eradicated, but eleven years after the initial, organisation of the campaign, no cases were reported in the field., The strategy was not only to provide mass vaccinations,, but also to isoate patients with active small-pox in order to contain, the spread of the disease and to break the chain of human, transmission. Rewards for reporting small-pox assisted in, motivating the public to aid health workers. One by one, each, small-pox victim was sought out, removed from contact with others, and treated. At the same time, the entire, village where the victim, had lived was vaccinated., Today small pox is no longer a threat to humanity. Routine, vaccinations have been stopped worldwide., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010), 6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage ?, (a) The World Health Organisation, (b) The Eradication of Small-pox, (c) Small-pox Vaccinations, (d) Infectious Diseases, 7. What was the goal of the campaign against small-pox?, (a) To decrease the spread of small-pox worldwide., (b) To eliminate small-pox worldwide in ten years., (c) To provide mass vaccinations against small-pox, worldwide., (d) To initiate worldwide projects for small-pox, malaria and, yellow fever at the same time., 8. According to the paragraph what was the strategy used to, eliminate the spread of small-pox?, (a) Vaccination of the entire village, (b) Treatment of individual victims., (c) Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations, (d) Extensive reporting of out breaks, 9. Which statement doesn't refer to small-pox?, (a) Previous projects had failed., (b) People are no longer vaccinated for it., (c) The World Health Organisation mounted a worldwide, campaign to eradicate the disease., (d) It was a serious threat., 10. It can be inferred that, (a) no new cases of small-pox have been reported this year., (b) malaria and yellow fever have been eliminated., (c) small-pox victims no longer die when they contract the, disease, (d) small-pox is not transmitted from one person to another., , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following passage, you have one, brief passage with 5 questions following the passage. Read the, passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension, , o, .w, , rd, , m, o, , PASSAGE-I, “People very often complain that poverty is a great evil and that, it is not possible to be happy unless one has a lot of money., Actually, this is not necessarily true. Even a poor man, living in a, small hut with none of the comforts and luxuries of life, may be, quite contented with his lot and achieve a measure of happiness., On the other hand, a very rich man, living in a palace and enjoying, everything that money can buy, may still be miserable, if, for, example, he does not enjoy good health or his only son has, taken to evil ways. Apart from this, he may have a lot of business, worries which keep him on tenterhooks most of the time. There is, a limit to what money can buy and there are many things which, are necessary for a man’s happiness and which money cannot, procure., Real happiness is a matter of the right attitude and the, capacity of being contented with whatever you have is the most, important ingredient of this attitude”., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), 21. The phrase “on tenterhooks” means:, (a) in a state of thoughfulness, (b) in a state of anxiety, (c) in a state of sadness, (d) in a state of forgetfulness, 22. It is true that:, (a) money alone can give happiness, (b) money always gives happiness, (c) money seldom gives happiness, (d) money alone cannot give happiness, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS : In question no. 21 to 30, you have two brief, passages with 5 questions following each passage. Read the, passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives., , s, , re, p, , If an opinion contrary to your own makes you angry, that is a sign, that you are subconsciously aware of having no good reason for, thinking, as you do. If someone maintains that two and two are, five, or that Iceland is on the Equator, you feel pity rather than, anger, unless you know so little of arithmetic or geography that, his opinion shakes your own contrary conviction., 16. If someone else's opinion makes us angry, it means that, (a) we are subconsciously aware of having no good reason, for becoming angry, (b) there may be good reasons for his opinion but we are, not consciously aware of them, (c) our own opinion is not based on good reason and we, know this subconsciously, (d) we are not consciously aware of any reason for our, own opinion, , b, , PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 16-20), , o, , Two years later, in November 1895, he signed his final will. He left, the bulk of his fortune, amounting to about £1,75,000 to a trust, fund administered by Swedish and Norwegian trustees. The annual, interest shall be awarded as prizes to those persons who during, the previous year have rendered the greatest services to mankind., The interest shall be divided into five equal parts– now amounting, to about £8,000 each– one of which shall be awarded to the person, who has made the most important discovery or invention in the, realm of physics, one to the person who has made the most, important chemical discovery or improvement, one to the person, who has made the most important physiological or medical, discovery, one to the person who has produced the most, outstanding work of literature, idealistic in character, and one to, the person who has done the best work for the brotherhood of, nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies, as well as, for the formation or popularization of peace congress., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 11. The said prize is awarded, (a) once in 5 years, (b) every year, (c) once in 4 years, (d) once in 2 years, 12. Which is the prize that is referred to in the passage?, (a) Nobel Prize, (b) Magsaysay Award, (c) Pulitzer Prize, (d) Booker Prize, 13. The number of prizes in the field of science are, (a) Four, (b) One, (c) Three, (d) Five, 14. Total annual prize money amounts to, (a) £8,000, (b) £1,750,000, (c) £350,000, (d) £40,000, 15. Prize is awarded for outstanding work in, (a) Chemistry, (b) Literature, (c) Physics, (d) All the above, , o, , PASSAGE-I, (Question Nos. 11-15), , 17. "Your own contrary conviction" refers to, (a) the fact that you feel pity rather than anger, (b) the opinion that two and two are four and that Iceland, is a long way from the Equator, (c) the opinion that two and two are five and that Iceland is, on the Equator, (d) the fact that you know so little about arithmetic or, geography, 18. Conviction means, (a) persuasion, (b) disbelief, (c) strong belief, (d) ignorance, 19. The writer says if someone maintains that two and two are, five you feel pity because you, (a) have sympathy, (b) don't agree with him, (c) want to help the person, (d) feel sorry for his ignorance, 20. The second sentence in the passage, (a) builds up the argument of the first sentence by restating, it from the opposite point of view, (b) makes the main point which has only been introduced, by the first sentence, (c) simply adds, a further point to the argument already, stated in the first sentence, (d) illustrates the point made in the first sentence, b, , DIRECTIONS: In questions no. 11 to 15, you have two brief, passages with 5 questions following each passage. Read the, passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives., , h, , a, , 92

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93, , h, , a, , 29. Water pollution can only be understood:, (a) in relation to world contamination, (b) by the whole human race, (c) in context, (d) in relation to the number of pesticides that exist, 30. Water contamination has become serious:, (a) since water pollution was difficult to assess, (b) since nature has taken a hand in pollution, (c) since chemists began to use new substances, (d) since businessmen authorised the use of chemicals., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, m, o, , PASSAGE-I, (Question Nos. 31-35), “Nobody knows my name” is the title of one of James Baldwin’s, celebrated books. Who knows the name of the old man sitting, amidst ruins pondering over his hubble-bubble? We do not. It, does not matter. He is there like the North Pole, the Everest and, the Alps but with one difference. The North Pole, the Everest, and the Alps will be there when he is not there any more. Can we, really say this? “Dust thou act to dust returneth” was not spoken, of the soul. We do not know whether the old man’s soul will go, marching on like John Brown’s. While his body lies mouldering, in the grave or becomes ash driven by the wind or is immersed in, water, such speculation is hazardous. A soul’s trip can take one, to the treacherous shoals of metaphysics where there is no “yes”, or “no”. “Who am I?” asked Tagore of the rising sun in the first, dawn of his life, he received no answer. “Who am I?” he asked, the setting sun in the last twilight of his life. He received no answer., We are no more on solid ground with dust which we can, feel in our hands, scatter to the wind and wet with water to turn, it into mud. For this much is sure, that in the end, when life’s, ceaseless labour grinds to a halt and man meets death, the brother, of sleep, his body buried or burnt, becomes dust. In the form of, dust he lives, inanimate yet in contact with the animate. He settles, on files in endless government almirahs, on manuscripts written, and not published on all shelves, on faces and hands. He becomes, ubiquitous all pervasive, sometimes sneaking even into, hermetically sealed chambers., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012), 31. What is the difference between the old man and the North, Pole, the Everest and the Alps?, (a) he ponders over his hubble-bubble while they don’t, (b) they are known to all while he is known to none, (c) they remain while he will soon become dust, (d) they are not as old as he, 32. What, according to the passage, happens to a person’s, soul after death?, (a) the soul also dies with the body, (b) the soul continues to live after the body is dead, (c) the soul certainly becomes dust after death, (d) it is dangerous to guess, 33. Which of the following statement is true?, (a) The rising sun told Tagore who he was, (b) The rising sun did not tell Tagore who he was, (c) The rising sun advised Tagore to ask no questions, (d) The rising sun told Tagore that he would become dust, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-40) : In the following questions, you have, two brief passages with 5 questions in each passage. Read the, passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives., , s, , re, p, , 23. A rich man’s life may become miserable if he:, (a) has evil son, bad health and business worries, (b) does not enjoy good health, (c) has business worries, (d) has business worries and his only son has taken to, evil ways, 24. Which of the following is the most appropriate title to the, passage?, (a) Poverty, a great evil, (b) The key of happiness, (c) Contentment, the key of happiness, (d) Money and contentment, 25. Which of the following statement is true?, (a) Only a poor but contented man can be happy, (b) A poor but contented man can never be happy, (c) A poor but contented man can be happy, (d) A poor but contented man is always happy, PASSAGE- II, The problem of water pollution by pesticides can be understood, only in context, as part of the whole to which it belongs - the, pollution of the total environment of mankind. The pollution, entering our waterways comes from many sources, radioactive, wastes from reactors, laboratories and hospitals; fallout from, nuclear explosions; domestic wastes from cities and towns;, chemical wastes from factories. To these is a added a new kid of, fallout - the chemical sprays applied to crop lands and gardens,, forests and fields. Many of the chemical agents in this alarming, melange initiate and augment the harmful effects of radiation,, and within the groups of chemicals themselves there are sinister, and little - understood interactions, transformations and, summations of effect., Ever since the chemists began to manufacture substances, that nature never invented, the problem of water purification, have become complex and the danger to users of water has, increased. As we have seen, the production of these synthetic, chemicals in large volume began in the 1940’s. It has now reached, such proportion that an appalling deluge of chemical pollution is, daily poured into the nation’s waterways. When inextricably mixed, with domestic and other wastes discharged into the same water,, these chemicals sometimes defy detection by the methods in, ordinary use by purification plants. Most of them are so complex, that they cannot be identified. In rivers, a really incredible variety, of pollutants combine to produce deposits that sanitary engineers, can only despairingly refer to as “gunk”., 26. All the following words mean ‘chemicals’ except:, (a) sands, (b) substances, (c) pesticides, (d) deposits, 27. The main argument of paragraph 1 is:, (a) that there are sinister interaction in the use of chemicals, (b) that there are numerous reasons for contamination of, water supplies, (c) that there are many dangers from nuclear fallout, (d) that pesticides are dangerous, 28. The word ‘gunk’ in the last line refers:, (a) to the waste products deposited by sanitary engineers, (b) to the debris found in rivers, (c) to unidentifiable chemicals found in water, (d) to the domestic water supplies, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension

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Reading Comprehension, h, , a, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-50) : In the following questions you have, two brief passages with 5 question in each passage. Read the, passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , PASSAGE-I, Stuck with the development dilemma? Stay away from management, courses. Seriously, one of th e biggest complaints th at, organisations have about management courses is that they fail to, impact the participants’ on-the-job behaviour. Some management, trainers stress the need for follow-up and reinforcement on the, job. Some go so far as briefing the participants’ managers on what, behaviour they should be reinforcing back on the job. Other, include a follow-up training day to review the progress of the, participants. None of this is really going far enough., The real problem is that course promoters view development, as something which primarily, takes place in a classroom. A course, is an event and events are, by definition limited in time. When, you talk about follow-up after a course, it is seen as a nice idea,, but not as an essential part of the participants’ development, programme. Any rational, empowered individual should be able, to take what has been learnt in a course and transfer it to the work, place - or so the argument goes. Another negative aspect of the, course mindset is that, primarily, development is thought to be, about skill-acquisition., So, it is felt that the distinction between taking the course, and behaving differently in the work place parallels the distinction, between skill-acquisition and skill-application. But can such a, sharp distinction be maintained? Skills are really acquired only in, the context of applying them on the job, finding them effective, and, therefore, reinforcing them., The problem with courses is that they are events, while, development is an on-going process which, involves, within a, complex environment, continual interaction, regular feedback and, adjustment. As we tend to equate development with a one-off, event, it is difficult to get seriously motivated about the followup. Anyone paying for a course tends to look at follow-up as an, unnecessary and rather costly frill., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012), 41. What is the passage about?, (a) personal management, (b) development dilemma, (c) management courses, (d) course promotors’ attitude, 42. Which of the following statements is false?, (a) Some management trainers stress the need for followup and reinforcement on the job, (b) Some suggest a follow-up training day to review the, progress of the participants, (c) Some go to the extent of briefing the participants’, managers on what behaviour they should be, reinforcing back on the job, (d) The real problem is that course promoters view, development as something which does not take place, during a course., 43. The writer’s attitude, as reflected in the passage, is, (a) critical, (b) ironic, (c) sympathetic, (d) philosophical, 44. The course promoters’ attitude is, (a) self-righteous, (b) indifferent, (c) easy-going, (d) unprogressive, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , 34. What happens to man after he becomes dust?, (a) he disappears from the world for ever, (b) he appears in the form of man again, (c) he becomes all pervasive as dust, (d) he often sneaks into hermetically sealed chambers, 35. What figure of speech is used in the expression ‘the brother, of sleep’?, (a) Simile, (b) Metaphor, (c) Oxymoron, (d) Irony, PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 36-40), To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically,, and you cannot do this unless you can think clearly and logically., If you cannot do this yet you should train yourself to do it by, taking particular problems and following them through, point by, point, to a solution, without leaving anything out and without, avoiding any difficulties that you meet., At first you find clear, step-by- step thought very difficult., You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several, unconnected ideas may occur together. But practice will improve, your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it, clearly and logically. In order to increase your vocabulary and to, improve your style, you should read widely and use a good, dictionary to help you find the exact meanings and correct usages, of words., Always remember that regular and frequent practice is, necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting, until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the, most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Someone said that writing, is ninety-nine percent hard work and one percent inspiration, so, the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining your-self to, write, the better., 36. To write well, a person must train himself in, (a) dealing with a difficult problem, (b) not leaving anything out, (c) thinking clearly and logically, (d) following a step-by-step approach, 37. Initially it is difficult to write because, (a) a good dictionary is not used, (b) ideas occur without any sequence, (c) aids to correct writing are not known, (d) exact usages of words are not known, 38. According to the passage, writing style can be improved, by, (a) thinking logically, (b) writing clearly, (c) undergoing training, (d) reading widely, 39. Famous writers have achieved success by, (a) using their linguistic resources properly, (b) disciplining their skill, (c) following only one idea, (d) waiting for inspiration, 40. All the following words mean ‘exact’ except, (a) precise, (b) accurate, (c) very, (d) erect, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 94

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h, , DIRECTIONS : In question number 51 to 60, you have two, passages with 5 questions in each passage. Read the passages, carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the, four alternatives., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , PASSAGE-I, The World health Organisation is briefly called W.H.O. It is a, specialised agency of the United Nations and was established in 1948., International health workers can be seen working in all kinds, of surroundings in deserts, jungles, mountains, coconut groves,, and rice fields. They help the sick to attain health and the healthy, to maintain their health., This global health team assists the local health workers in, stopping the spread of what are called communicable diseases,, like cholera. These diseases can spread from one country to, another and so can be a threat to world health., W.H.O. assists different national health authorities not only, in controlling diseases but also in preventing them altogether., Total prevention of diseases is possible in a number so ways., Everyone knows how people, particularly children, are vaccinated, against one disease or another. Similarly, most people are familiar, with the spraying of houses with poisonous substances which, kill disease-carrying insects., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 51. "It is a specialised agency of the United Nations and was, established in 1948". Here specialised means :, (a) made suitable for a particular purpose, (b) expert, (c) extraordinary, (d) uncommon, 52. "International health workers can be seen working in all, kinds of surroundings: in deserts, jungles, mountains,, coconout groves, and rice fields". Here International means:, (a) belonging to the whole world, (b) drawn from all countries of the world, (c) believing in cooperation among nations, (d) belonging to an organisation which has something to, do with different nations., 53. They help the sick to attain health and the healthy to maintain, their health. here they stands for:, (a) deserts, (b) rice fields, (c) international health workers, (d) jungles, 54. "WHO assists different national health aurhotiries not only, in controlling diseases but also in preventing them, altogether". The above sentence implies that :, (a) W.H.O. assist many others in addition to the national, health authorities, (b) W.H.O. assists more in preventing diseases than in, controlling them., (c) W.H.O. assists in controlling diseases only if they have, not been prevented., (d) W.H.O. assists both in controlling diseases and in, preventing them., 55. "Total prevention of diseases is possible in a number of, ways". The author has given illustrations of :, (a) only two such ways, (b) only one such way, (c) more than two such ways, (d) none of these, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , The word ‘mindset’ here means, (a) a determined mind, (b) a (fixed) attitude of mind, (c) an open mind, (d) mindful, PASSAGE-II, One may look at life, events, society, history, in another way. A way, which might, at a stretch, be described as the Gandhian way, though, it may be from times before Mahatma Gandhi came on the scene., The Gandhian reaction to all grim poverty, squalor and degradation, of the human being would approximate to effort at self-change and, self-improvement, to a regime of living regulated by discipline from, within. To change society, the individual must first change himself., In this way of looking at life and society, words too begin to mean, differently. Revolution, for instance, is a term frequently used, but, not always in the sense it has been in the lexicon of the militant. So, also with words like peace and struggle. Even society may mean, differently, being some kind of organic entity for the militant, and, more or less a sum of individuals for the Gandhian. There is yet, another way, which might, for want of a better description, be called, the mystic. The mystic’s perspective measures these concerns that, transcend political ambition and the dynamism of the reformer,, whether he be militant or Gandhian. The mystic measures the terror, of not knowing the remorseless march of time; he seeks to know, what was before birth, what comes after death? The continuous, presence of death, of the consciousness of death, sets his priorities, and values: militants and Gandhians, kings and prophets, must, leave all that they have built; all that they have unbuilt and depart, when messengers of the buffalo-riding Yama come out of the, shadows. Water will to water, dust to dust. Think of impermanence., Everything passes., 46. The Gandhian reaction of poverty is, (a) a total war on poverty, (b) self-discipline, (c) self-abnegation, (d) a regulated distribution of wealth, 47. According to Gandianism, the individual who wants to, change society, (a) should destroy the existing society, (b) must re-form society, (c) must change himself, (d) may change society without changing himself, 48. Who, according to the passage, finds new meaning for words, like revolutions, peace and struggle?, (a) A Gandhian who believes in non-violent revolution, (b) A militant, (c) A mystic, (d) A Gandhian who disciplines himself from within, 49. The expression ‘water will to water, dust to dust’ means, (a) water and dust can mix well, (b) man will become water after death, (c) man will one day die and become dust, (d) man will become dust and water after death, 50. 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Reading Comprehension, h, , a, , 60. 'All telephone numbers are wrong numbers', because :, (a) the author always gets wrong calls, (b) whenever he tries it always goes wrong., (c) he doesn't give much importance to telephone and, telepone numbers, (d) none of the statements given above., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , PASSAGE-I, (Question Nos. 61-65), Pidgins are languages that are not, acquired as mother tongues, and that are used for a restricted set of communicative functions., They are formed from a mixture of languages and have a limited, vocabulary and a simplified grammar. Pidgins serve as a means, of communication between speakers of mutually unintelligible, languages and may become essential, in multilingual areas. A, creole develops from a pidgin when the pidgin becomes the, mother tongue of the community. To cope with the consequent, expansion of communicative functions the vocabulary is, increased and the grammar becomes more complex. Where a creole, and the standard variety of English coexist, as in the Carribbean,, there is a continuum from the most extreme form of creole to the, form that is closest to the standard language. Linguists mark off, the relative positions on the creole continuum as the ‘basilect’, (the furthest from the standard language), the ‘mesolect’ and the, ‘acrolet’. In such situations, most creole speakers can vary their, speech along the continuum and many are also competent in the, standard English of their country., (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013), 61. A pidgin develops in a situation when, (a) Different and mutually unintelligible languages exist side, by side, (b) A creole becomes the mother tongue of a linguistic, community, (c) A language with restricted vocabulary undergoes an, expansion in grammar and vocabulary, (d) Two similar languages are mixed to create a new, language., 62. According to the given passage a pidgin becomes a creole, when, (a) It ceases to be a means of communication, (b) It becomes the mother tongue for a new generation of, speakers, (c) Its vocabulary undergoes some kind of change, (d) Two or more languages are mixed with an existing, pidgin, 63. According to the passage, a creole continuum is, (a) A linguistic term for the mixture of more than two, languages, (b) A scale which measures the linguistic competence of, the speaker., (c) A scale in which the proximity of the creole to the, standard language is measured, (d) A record of the continuous history of a creole, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS : In question nos. 61 to 70, you have two brief, passages with 5 questions in each passage. Read the passages, carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of, the four alternatives and mark it by blackening the appropriate, oval [ ] in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , PASSAGE-II, Who don't I have a telephone? No because I pretend to be wise or, pose as unusual. There are two chief reasons: because I don't, really like the telephone, and because I find I can still work and, play, eat, breathe, and sleep without it. Why don't I like the, telephone? because I think it is a pest and time waster. It may, create unnecessary suspense and anxiety, as when you wait for, an expected call, that doesn't come; or irritating delay, as when, you keep ringing a number that is always engaged. As for speaking, in a public telephone booth, it seems to me really horrible. you, would not use it unless you were in a hurry, and because you are, in a hurry, you will find other people waiting before you. When, you do get into the booth, you are half suffocated by the stale,, unventilated air, flavored with cheap face powder and chain, smoking; and by the time you have began your conversation, your back is chilled by the cold looks of somebody who is moving, about restlessly to make your place., If you have a telephone in your house, you will admit that it, tends to ring when you least want it to ring; when you are asleep,, or in the middle of a meal or a conversation, or when you are just, going out, or when you are in your bath. Are you strong minded, enough to ignore it, to say to yourself." Ah well, it will be all the, same in hundred years time". You are not. You think there may be, some important news or message for you. Have you never rushed, dropping from the bath, of chewing from the table, or dazed from, bed, only to be told that you are a wrong number? You were told, the truth. In my opinion all telephone numbers are wrong numebrs., If, of course, your telephone rings and you decide not to answer, it, then you will have to listen to an idiotic bell ringing and ringing, in what is supposed to be the privacy of your own home. You, might as well buy a bicycle bell and ring it yourself., 56. The author does not have a telephone because :, (a) he pretends to be wise, (b) he poses as unusual, (c) he would prefer to do something else, (d) he thinks that it can create unnecessary suspense and, anxiety., 57. He hates speaking in a public telephone booth because :, (a) it is costlier, (b) he is suffocated by the stale, unventilated air, flavoured, with cheap face power and chain-smoking, (c) others look at him angrily, (d) the other side may not know your number, 58. ..............your back is chilled by the cold look of somebody, means:, (a) other look at you angrily, (b) you feel cold at the back, (c) you feel uneasy because the person next in the queue, looks at you restlessly, (d) people are very cold., 59. 'Ah well, it will be all the same in hundred years time'. This, sentence means:, (a) Nothing is going to change even if you don't answer, the telephone bell., (b) Things have not changed for the past, 100 years., (c) Things will remain the same for 100 years to come., (d) One should be strong minded., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 96

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h, , DIRECTIONs (Qs. 71-80) : In these questions you have a, passage with 10 questions. Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , The postmaster first took up his duties in the village of Ulapur., Though the village was a small one, there was an indigo factory, nearby and the proprietor, an Englishman, had managed to get a, post office established., Our postmaster belonged to Calcutta. He felt like a fish out, of water in this remote village. His office and living-room were in, a dark thatched shed, not far from a green, silmy pond,, surrounded on all sides by a dense growth., The men employed in the indigo factory had no leisure,, moreover they were hardly desirable companions for decent folk., Nor is a Calcutta boy an adept in the art of associating with, others. Among strangers he appears either proud or ill at ease. At, any rate the postmaster had but little company, nor had he much, to do., At times he tried his hand at writing a verse or two. That the, movement of the leaves and clouds of the sky were enough to fill, life with joy - such were the sentiments to which he sought to, give expression. But God knows that the poor fellow would have, felt it as the gift of a new life, if some genie of the Arabian Nights, had in one night swept away the trees, leaves and all, and replaced, them with a macadamised road, hiding the clouds from view with, rows of tall houses., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 71. The adjective used to describe the postmaster's living-room, is, (a) bright, (b) dark, (c) light, (d) deep, 72. What does the phrase 'ill at ease' in the passage mean?, (a) Forward, (b) Disease, (c) Comfortable, (d) Uneasy, 73. What does the phrase 'little company' in the passage mean?, (a) Bad friendship, (b) Hardly any friends, (c) Small business, (d) Business-like, 74. At times, the postmaster wrote, (a) poems, (b) novels, (c) short stories, (d) dramas, 75. The postmaster wrote on the, (a) beauty of nature, (b) beauty of himself, (c) beauty of the weather, (d) beauty of the village, 76. The word 'genie' means, (a) monster, (b) spirit, (c) ghost, (d) soul, 77. Which factory was situated near the village Ulapur?, (a) Chemical, (b) Rubber, (c) Clothes, (d) Dyes, 78. What does the idiom 'fish out of water' suggest?, (a) In unfamiliar surroundings, (b) can die any moment, (c) grasping for breath, (d) amphibious creature, 79. Find a word in the passage which is the opposite of 'near'., (a) Convenient, (b) Unknown, (c) Close, (d) Remote, rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 66-70), There were four of us - George and William Samuel Harris, and, myself, and Montmorency. We were sitting in my room, smoking, and talking about “how bad were - bad from a medical point of, view I mean, of course., We were all feeling seedy and we were getting quite nervous, about it. Harris said he felt such extraordinary fits of giddiness, come over him at times, that he hardly knew what he was doing, and then George said that he had fits of giddiness too, and hardly, knew what he was doing. With me, it was my liver that was out of, order. I knew it was my liver that was out of order, because I had, just been reading a patent liver-pill circular, in which were detailed, the various symptoms by which a man could tell when his liver, was out of order. I had them all., It is a most extraordinary thing, but I never read a patent, medicine advertisement without being impelled to the conclusion, that I am suffering from the particular disease therein dealth with, in its most virulent form. The diagnosis seems in every case to, correspond exactly with all the sensations that I have ever felt., 66. The four felt down and out because, (a) the room was too smoky, (b) they could never read a patent medicine advertisement, (c) they thought they were ill, (d) they had experienced a most extraordinary thing, 67. Whenever the speaker read a liver pill circular, (a) he suffered from an extraordinary surge of giddiness, (b) he felt sure that he had a liver disorder, (c) he felt the urge to smoke, (d) All of the above, 68. The author of the above passage seems to be suffering, from, (a) fits of morbid depression without real cause, (b) an abnormal anxiety about his health, (c) melancholia, (d) an unnecessarily dark, gloomy and pessimistic attitude, to life, 69. Harris was troubled by, (a) a symptom of vertigo, (b) garrulity, (c) tribulation, (d) frailty, 70. The word which is closest in meaning to virulent is, (a) fantastic, (b) vital, (c) viral, (d) hostile, , 97, , a, , 64. According to the passage ‘basilect’ means, (a) An impure form of a creole, (b) A form of creole which is furthest from the standard, language, (c) A form of creole which has an extended vocabulary, (d) A form of creole which is very close to the standard, language, 65. Find out a word in the passage which is opposite in meaning, to the word - ‘Simplified’, (a) Complex, (b) Expansion, (c) Restricted, (d) Consequent, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension

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88. Which of the following is not true about the Baltimore Oriole?, (a) They feed upside down sometimes., (b) They may breed with the Bullock’s Oriole., (c) The Baltimore Oriole is uncommon in the U.S., (d) The Baltimore Oriole has a black throat., 89. Where would I probably not find a Baltimore Oriole ?, (a) High in the trees, (b) In gardens and neighbourhoods, (c) Deciduous woodlands, (d) The Sahara desert, 90. Which of these colours is not found on a Baltimore Oriole?, (a) Purple, (b) Orange, (c) White, (d) Black, o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , PASSAGE, CYBER BOGEYS, The cyber–world is ultimately ungovernable. This is alarming, as well as convenient; sometimes, convenient because alarming., Some Indian politicians use this to great advantage. When there, is an obvious failure in governance during a crisis they deflect, attention from their own in competence towards the, ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from, fleeing their cities of work by assuring them of proper protection,, some national leaders are now busy trying to prove to one, another, and to panic-prone Indians, that a mischievous, neighbour has been using the interaet and social networking, sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre's automatic, reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and, potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and, Facebook about access to information. If this is the official idea, of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then, Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the, nebulous mischief-makers of the cyber world. Wasting time, gathering proof, blocking vaguely suspiciopus websites, hurling, accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral, relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials becuase, one does not quite known what to do about the essentials of a, difficult situation. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites, blocked by the Centre mention the people of the Northeast or, the violence in Assam. And if a few morphed images and, spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is, something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being, governed. This is what its leaders should be addressig, immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their, powers of censorship., It is just as absurd, and part of the same syndrome, to try to, ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime, Minister's Office. To describe such forms of humour and dissent, as "misrepresenting" the PMO–as if Twitter would take these, parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO — makes the, PMO look more ridiculous than its parodists manage to. With, the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister, of West Bengal, this is yet another proof that what Bengal thinks, today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber–world for flexing, the wrong muscles is essentially not funny. It might even prove, to be quite dangerously distracting. (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (91-100): You have a passage with 10 questions., Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each, question out of the four alternatives., , s, , re, p, , The stunning Baltimore Oriole is a common summer visitor to, eastern and mid western deciduous woodlands, neighbourhoods,, and gardens. Baltimore Orioles winter in the tropics. About 7 inches, in length, the male Baltimore Oriole has a black head, throat, back, and wings. Its breast, stomach, and rump are bright orange. It, also has an orange patch on the top of each wing and white wing, bars. The tail is mostly black with orange fringes. The female is, dull orange throughout., Baltimore Orioles range throughout the eastern and mid, western United States, and can be found as far west as the Dakotas., At the western edge of their range, Baltimore Orioles may breed, with the Bullock’s Oriole (They were once considered the same, species under the name Northern Oriole)., Baltimore Orioles build unusual pouch like nests that hang, down from branches. They usually nest high in the trees, but, often come down to lower heights, flashing bright orange and, black feathers to delighted observers Active and acrobatic by, nature, Baltimore Orioles may even feed upside down at time., Baltimore Orioles eat insects and berries. They can easily be, attracted to gardens by nailing orange wedges to tree branches., Baltirmore Orioles are also known to feed at hummingbird feeders, and sapsucker wells., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013), 81. The other name of Baltimore Oriole was _________ ., (a) Bullock’s Oriole, (b) Baltimore’s Oriole, (c) Northern Oriole, (d) Southern Oriole, 82. The nest of the Baltimore Oriole _________ ., (a) is in a tree cavity, (b) stands upon a branch of a tree, (c) hangs from a branch of a tree, (d) is usually low in the branches, 83. Which of the following is the closest in size to a Baltimore, Oriole ?, (a) The size of a half-scale, (b) A little more than a half-scale, (c) A little less than a half-scale, (d) A foot ruler, 84. The Baltimore Oriole spend the winters in the _______ ., (a) Dakotas, (b) Carolinas, (c) Tropics, (d) Deserts, 85. What is the colour of the female Baltimore Oriole ?, (a) Bright Orange, (b) Light Orange, (c) Dull Orange, (d) White, 86. Which of the following does not attract the Baltimore Oriole?, (a) Oranges, (b) Hummingbird feeders, (c) Sapsueker wells, (d) Sunflower seeds, 87. The Baltimore Oriole can be found as far west as, (a) North and South Dakota, (b) The Carolinas, (c) California, (d) Baltimore, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81-90) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives., , Reading Comprehension, a, , 80. Find a word in the passage which means 'the owner of a, business'., (a) Constructor, (b) Businessman, (c) Entrepreneur, (d) Proprietor, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 98

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99, , h, , a, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 101-105): You have two brief passages with, 5 questions following each passage. Read the passages carefully, and choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and mark it by blackening the appropriate oval [•], in the Answer Sheet., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , PASSAGE-I, (Question Nos. 101-105), As I stepped out of the train I felt unusually solitary since I was, the only passenger to alight. I was accustomed to arriving in the, summer, when holiday-makers throng coastal resorts and this was, my first visit when the season was over. My destination was a, little village which was eight miles by road. It took only a few, minutes for me to come to the foot of the cliff path. When I reached, the top I had left all signs of habitation behind me. I was surprised, to notice that the sky was already a flame with the sunset. It, seemed to be getting dark amazingly quickly. I was at a loss to, account for the exceptionally early end of daylight since I did not, think I had walked unduly slowly. Then I recollected that on, previous visits I had walked in high summer and how it was October., All at once it was night. The track was grassy and even in, daylight showed up hardly at all. I was terrified of hurtling over, the edge of the cliff to the rocks below. I felt my feet squelching, and sticking in something soggy. Then I bumped into a little clump, of trees that loomed up in front of me. I climbed up the nearest, trunk and managed to find a tolerabley comfortable fork to sit on., The waiting was spent by my attempts to identify the little stirrings, and noises of animal life that I could hear. I grew colder and colder, and managed to sleep only in uneasy fitful starts. At last when, the moon came up I was on my way again., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2014), 101. The writer felt unusually solitary because, (a) he was feeling very lonely without his family., (b) he was missing the company of other holiday-makers., (c) his destination was a little village eight miles away., (d) there was no one to meet him., 102. "I left all signs of habitation behind me." This means that he, (a) came to a place where there were very few houses., (b) was in front of a large collection of cottages., (c) had come very far from places where people lived., (d) had just passed a remote village., 103. I became darker than the writer expected because, (a) the nights are shorter in autumn than in summer., (b) the nights are longer in October than mid summer., (c) the train arrived later than usual., (d) he had walked unduly slowly., 104. The writer found it difficult to keep to the path because of, (a) the darkness and narrowness of the path., (b) poor visibility and grassy track., (c) the darkness and his slow pace., (d) poor visibility and dew on grass., 105. When he settled himself on the fork of the tree the writer, ___________, (a) had a sound sleep., (b) was disturbed by noises of animals., (c) was too afraid to sleep., (d) tried to sleep but without much success., , s, , re, p, , 91. According to the passage, the cyber-world is, (a) beyond the imagination of people, (b) outside the purview of common people, (c) not to be governed, (d) ungovernable, 92. The author is of the opinion that, (a) the centre should start negotiations with Google, Twitter, and Facebook, (b) the centre should help the citizens evacuate their city, (c) the centre should not block the sites, (d) the centre should arrest the guilty, 93. Which of the following is closest to the meaning of, 'nebulous'?, (a) confused, (b) vague, (c) iridescent, (d) glowing, 94. The author's seriousness regarding the situation can best, be described in the following sentences. Pick the odd one, out., (a) Our leaders should display their powers of censorship, when needed, (b) If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of, crisis among communities, then Indians have more, reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous, mischief maker of the cyber-world, (c) The politicians deflect attention from t heir own, incompetence, (d) If a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle, an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong, with the nation, 95. The word 'spurious' means, (a) genuine, (b) authentic, (c) substantial, (d) fake, 96. The author warns us against, (a) not playing false with the citizens, (b) dangers inherent in the cyber-world, (c) not using the cyber-world judiciously, (d) not protecting the citizens from dangerous politicians, 97. 'Parody' means, (a) twist, (b) jeopardize, (c) ridicule, (d) imitate, 98. What is the opposite of 'wrong headed'?, (a) silly, (b) sane, (c) insane, (d) insensible, 99. The passage suggests different ways of keeping the public, busy with 'inessentials'. Pick the odd one out., (a) By blocking websites which are vaguely suspicious, (b) By blaming neighbouring countries across the border, (c) By turning the attention of the people to violence in, Assam, (d) By getting involved in a discourse on bilateral relations, 100. The following is a list of statements made by the author of, the above passage. Pick the odd one out., (a) It is absurd to ban Twitter accounts that parody, despatches from the Prime Minister's Office, (b) Twitter take these parodies for genuine despatches from, the PMO, (c) To describe such forms of humour as 'misrepresenting", the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous, (d) The precedent for such action was set recently by the, chief minister of West Bengal, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension

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Reading Comprehension, h, , a, , DIRECTION: (Qs. 111-120): In the following Ten Questions, you, have two passages with 5 questions following each passage., Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each, question out of the four alternatives and mark it by blackening, the appropriate circle [ ] in the Answer Sheet., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , PASSAGE-I, (Question Nos. 111-115), The instinctive, natural way to express anger is to respond, aggressively. Anger is a natural, adaptive response to threats; It, inspires powerful, often aggressive, feelings and behaviours,, which allow us to fight and to defend ourselves when we are, attacked. On the other hand, we can't physically lash out at every, person or object that irritates or annoys us; laws, social norms, and common sense place limits on how far our anger can take us., People use a variety of both conscious and unconscious processes, to deal with there angry feelings. The three main approaches are, expressing, suppressing and calming. Expressing your angry, feelings in an assertive – not aggressive manner is the healthiest, way to express anger. Being assertive doesn't ' mean being 'pushy, or demanding; It means being respectful of yourself and others., Anger can be suppressed and then converted or redirected. This, happens when you hold in your anger, stop thinking about it and, focus on something positive., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), 111. How does a person naturally express anger?, (a) By inspiring powerful feelings, (b) By responding aggressively, (c) By defending oneself, (d) By adapting strong behaviour., 112. Which one of the following places limits on how far we can, take our anger?, (a) Behaviour, (b) Feelings, (c) Instinct, (d) Law, 113. According to the author, how should people deal with their, anger?, (a) Express it assertively, (b) Express it aggressively, (c) Expressing consciously, (d) Expressing unconsciously, 114. What does the author mean by being assertive?, (a) Being pushy, (b) Being demanding, (c) Being respectful (d) Being calm, 115. How, accordmg to the author, can one suppress anger ?, (a) By holding one's anger., (b) By thinking about one's anger, (c) By converting anger., (d) By redirecting anger., PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 116-120), The crowd surged forward through the narrow streets of Paris., There was a clatter of shutters being closed hastily by trembling, hands the citizens of Paris knew that once the fury of the people, was excited there was no telling what they might do. They came, to an old house which had a workshop on the ground floor. A, head popped out of the door to see what it was all about "Get him!, Get Thimonier! Smash his devilish machines!" yelled the crowd., They found the workshop without its owner. M. Thimonier, had escaped by the back door. Now the fury of the demonstrators, , s, , re, p, , PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 106-110), It is sad that in country after country, progress should become, synonymous with an assault on nature. We who are a part of, nature and dependent on her for every need, speak constantly, about 'exploiting' nature. When the highest mountain in the world, was climbed in 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru objected to the phrase, 'conquest of Everest' which he thought was arrogant. Is it, surprising that this lack of consideration and the constant need, to prove one's superiority should be projected on to our treatment, of our fellowmen? I remember Edward Thompson, a British writer, and a good friend of India, once telling Mr. Gandhi that wildlife, was fast disappearing. Remarked Mr. Gandhi: ‘It is decreasing in, the jungles but it is increasing in the towns’, On the one hand the rich look askance at our continuing, poverty; on the other they warn us against their own methods., We do not wish to impoverish the environment any further and, yet we cannot forget the grim poverty of large numbers of people., Are not poverty and need the great polluters? For instance, unless, we are in a position to provide employment and purchasing power, for the daily necessities of the tribal people and those who live in, and around our jungles, we cannot prevent them from combing, the forest for food and livelihood, from poaching and from, despoiling the vegetation., 106. At the beginning of the passage, the writer expresses her, opinion that in many countries progress is synonymous, with, (a) development., (b) utmost care for nature., (c) a balanced treatment of nature., (d) utmost cruelty to nature., 107. In the passage the term 'exploiting' nature suggests, (a) regretfulness., (b) sarcasm., (c) destructive urge of man., (d) greed of man., 108. Nehru objected to the phrase 'conquest of Everest' since, (a) it carries a war-like connotation., (b) it sounds pompous and boastful., (c) it depicts Everest as a victim., (d) Everest is unconquerable., 109. Gandhi's statement 'It is decreasing in the jungles but it is, increasing in the towns.!', (a) Refers to wild animals' decrease in the jungle., (b) Refers to flora and fauna., (c) Refers to man's selfishness., (d) Is a satirical comparison of man's callousness to the, animals., 110. The writer is of opinion that tribal people can be prevented, from combing forest for food, (a) to provide employment, (b) to increase purchasing power, (c) by deterring them from poaching and despoiling, vegetation, (d) to provide employment and purchasing power for, daily necessities., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 100

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force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the, hands of a Minister, who is responsible to the State Assembly and, acts through the Inspector General of Police., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), 121. The expression "customs and ceremonies" means :, (a) habits and traditions, (b) fairs and festivals, (c) superstitions and formalities, (d) usual practices and religious rites, 122. "They are made to secure the property of citizens against, theft and damage" means that the law :, (a) Safeguards people's possessions against being stolen, or lost, (b) Initiates process against offenders of law, (c) helps in recovering the stolen property of the citizens, (d) Assists the citizens whose property has been stolen or, destroyed., 123. Which one of the following statement is implied in the, passage ?, (a) The police hardly succeed in converting bad citizens, into good ones., (b) Criminals, who flout the law, are seldom brought to book, (c) Peaceful citizens seldom violate the law, (d) The police check the citizens, whether they are good or, bad, from violating the law., 124. According to the writer, which one of the following is not, the responsibility of the police ?, (a) To check violent activities of citizens., (b) To maintain peace during extraordinary circumstances., (c) To protect the privileges of all citizens, (d) To ensure peace among citizens by safeguarding, individual rights, 125. Which of the following statements is not implied in the passage ?, (a) Law protects those who respect it., (b) A criminal is deterred from committing crimes only for, fear of the law., (c) The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens, into responsible ones., (d) Law ensures people's religious and social rights, absolutely ad unconditionally., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , Journalists argue over functions of a newspaper. I feel that a, provincial paper's purpose is not only to present and project the, news objectively and imaginatively, but to help its readers to, express themselves more effectively, canalizing their aspirations,, making more articulate their demands. A newspaper should reflect, the community it serves– warts and all. When the mirror is held to, society it reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or complacency. It, should help to eradieate them. It would be pretentious to think, that a newspaper can change the course of world affairs but at the, local limit it can exert influence, it can probe, it can help get things, done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. Instead, the, readers should be encouraged to express their opinions, fears,, hopes, and or their grievances on this platform., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015), , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 126-130) : In question, you have a passage, with 5 questions following. Read the passages carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and mark it by blackening the appropriate circle, in the Answer sheet., , s, , re, p, , PASSAGE, True, it is the function of the army to maintain law and order in, abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that, compels citizens to obey laws and to act with due regard to the, rights of others. The force also protects the lives and properties, of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety, of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence., They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft, and damage and to protect the rights of communities and castes, to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not, conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his, own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he, does is done with due regard to the rights and well being of others., But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws, by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps, to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 121-125): In question, you have a passage, with 5 questions following. Read the passages carefully and choose, the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and, mark it by blackeing the appropriate circle in the Answer Sheet., , 101, , a, , turned against the machines that were standing in the shop, ready, to be delivered to buyers. They were systematically broken up, and destroyed – dozens of them. Only when the last wheel and, spindle had "been trampled under foot did the infuriated crowd, recover their senses., "That is the end of M'Sieur Thimonier and his sewing, machines," they said to one another and went home satisfied., Perhaps now they would find work, for they were all unemployed, tailors and seamstresses who believed that their livelihood was, threatened by that new invention., 116. The passage throws light on, (a) why inventions should be avoided., (b) how a well meant invention can be misunderstood, (c) what mischief an inventor can do to ordinary people., (d) how dangerous an invention can be., 117. The crowd was protesting against, (a) the closings of workshops., (b) the misdoings of Thimonier., (c) the newly invented sewing machine, (d) Thimonier for keeping the invention a secret, 118. The aim of the crowd was to, (a) kill Thimonier, (b) drive Thimonier away, (c) humiliate Thimonier, (d) destroy the sewing machines, 119. The people thought that, (a) their lives were in danger., (b) Thimonier was mad., (c) the sewing machine was dangerous., (d) they would be deprived of their livelihood., 120. Shutters were being closed because the shopkeepers, (a) wanted to attack the crowd., (b) wanted to protect Thimonier., (c) feared their shops would be destroyed., (d) wanted to support the crowd., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension

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133. The problem with Trevithick’s Puffing Devil was:, (a) Its incapability to carry a driver or a passenger, (b) With the water supply, (c) Its inability to maintain steam pressure, (d) Its combustion engine, 134. What is meant by “Sentiment” in the context of the given, paragraph?, (a) Depression, (b) Fascination, (c) Celebration, (d) Resentment, 135. The Pyreolophore was, (a) A self-propelled mechanical vehicle, (b) A steam-powered tricycle, (c) A steam tractor, (d) The name of the world’s first internal combustion, engine, o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , Dyslexia is a perceptual disorder often occurring in persons of, normal, or even above average intelligence. The reader is unable, to perceive correctly what is on a page. Letters and numbers, often appear reversed: "b" seems to be "d", "quite" is "quiet", and "from" is "form. The reader tends to leave out letters or words, or insert words or letters that are not there. Vowel and consonant, sounds may be confused. Many dyslexics are left-handed or able, to write with either hand. They often confuse left and right., Learning to speak may also be delayed beyond infancy. The, condition seems to be inherited. It may persist into adulthood., Howere, with early recognition and specialized approaches to, teaching reading, most dyslexics can learn to read., Some researchers believe that latent dyslexia may be, aggravated by the way reading is taught. The modern wholeword, or look-and-say, method seems to be more of a hindrance to, learning for dyslexics than it is for ordinary pupils. The phonetic, method of teaching students to learn letters and sound them out, appears to achieve better reading results. The problem of words, that cannot be sounded out such as rough, laugh or through-is, not solved by phonetics. These words must simply be memorized., However, for children with dyslexia the problem can be, compounded by the failure of parents or teachers to recognize, the condition. This can easily lead to emotional problems for, dyslexic children, who cannot understand their failure to keep up, with their classmates., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 136. Dyslexia, often occurring in persons of normal, or even above, average intelligence, is a_____, (a) Conceptual disorder, (b) Pathological disease, (c) Perceptive disorder, (d) Perceptual disorder, 137. In Dyslexia, letters and figures often appear ____, (a) Inverted, (b) Blurred, (c) Reversed, (d) Clustered, 138. People suffering from dyslexia are often _____, (a) right handed, (b) far sighted, (c) ambidextrous, (d) only left handed, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 136-140) : A passage is given with 5 questions, following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best, answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click, the button corresponding to it., , s, , re, p, , The first working steam powered vehicle was designed and most, likely built by Ferdinand Verbies, a Flemish member of a Jesuit, mission in China around 1672. It was a 65 cm long scale-model, toy for the Chinese Emperor, that was unable to carry a driver or, a passenger. It is not known if Verbiest’s model was ever built., Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot is widely credited with building the first, full-scale, self-propelled mechanical vehicle or automobile in about, 1769, he also created a steam-powered tricycle. He constructed, two steam tractors for the French Army, one of which is preserved, in the French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts. His, inventions were however handicapped by problems of water, supply and maintaining steam pressure. In 1801, Richard, Trevithick built and demonstrated his Puffing Devil road, locomotive, believed by many to be the first demonstration of a, steam-powered road vehicle. It was unable to maintain sufficient, steam pressure for long periods. Sentiment against steampowered road vehicles led to the Locomotive Acts of 1865. In, 1807 Nicephore Niepce and his brother Claude probably created, the world’s first internal combustion engine which they called, Pyreolophore., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 131. The first full-scale, working steam powered tricycle was, built by:, (a) Verbiest, (b) Cugnot, (c) Trevithick, (d) Niepce, 132. Cugnot built steam tractors for:, (a) The Chinese Emperor, (b) The French Army, (c) The Jesuit mission, (d) The French Conservatory, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 131-135) : A passage is given with 5, questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose, the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives, and click the button corresponding to it., , Reading Comprehension, a, , 126. How can the readers air their grievances ?, (a) By being complacent., (b) By supporting the local newspaper, (c) By writing to journalists, (d) By writing to their local newspaper, 127. What is the main purpose of a newspaper?, (a) Project news objectively and imaginatively, (b) To present facts in a blunt way, (c) Exert influence on the individuals, (d) Encourage the readers to be pretentious, 128. The expression "wants and all" in the passage means :, (a) hopes and fears, (b) the reader's grievances, (c) with no attempt to conceal blemishes and inadequacies, (d) the community's problems, 129. How can a newspaper influence local affairs ?, (a) By probing in the ills of society and rallying support for, change, (b) By encouraging the readers to accept their grievances, (c) By focusing on world affairs, (d) By influencing public opinion through half truths., 130. In this passage the writer highlights the fact that :, (a) A newspaper should reflect the community it serves, (b) A newspaper should only concentrate on local affairs, (c) Journalists differ in their opinion on the function of a, newspaper, (d) Newspaper can eradicate injustice, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 102

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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 146-150) : In questions below, you have a, passage with 5 questions. Read the passage carefully and choose, the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives, and mark it by blackening the appropriate circle [·] in the, Answer Sheet., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , Research is a detailed study of a subject undertaken on a, systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge,, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of, this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. It is used to, establish or confirm facts, reaffirm the results of pervious work,, solve new or existing problems or develop new theories. To test, the validity of instruments, procedures or experiments research, may replicate elements of prior projects, or the project as a whole., The primary purposes of basic research are documentation,, discovery, interpretation or the research and development of, methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge., There are several forms of research : scientific, humanities, artistic,, economic, social, business, marketing, etc., Academic publishing describes a system that is necessary, in order for academic scholars to review the work and make it, available for a wider audience. Most academic work is published, in book form. There is also a large body of research that exists in, either a thesis or dissertation form. Many researchers spend their, time applying for grants for research funds. These grants are, necessary not only for researchers to carry out their research,, but also as a source of merit., (SSC SI 2015), 146. How many kinds of research are there ?, (a) There are seven different kinds of research., (b) There are different kinds of research., (c) There is only one kind of research., (d) There are two different kinds of research., 147. Select the answer which best reflects the view expressed in, the passage., (a) Grants are not based on merit., (b) Researchers never apply for grants., (c) Research can thrive without grants., (d) Documentation is important in research., 148. Why is research conducted ?, (a) Research is conducted in order to minimise the result, of previous works., (b) Research is conducted in order to destroy facts., (c) Research is conducted in order to develop new, problems., (d) Research is conducted in order to verify information., 149. What is research ?, (a) Research is the destruction of previous works., (b) Research is the creation of new forms of knowledge., (c) Research is a process having no practical use., (d) Research is the attempt to limit the growth of, knowledge., 150. Choose the most appropriate answer from this passage., (a) Academic publishing is meant only for academicians., (b) Academic publishing is meant only for professionals., (c) Academic publishing is meant to benefit the general, public., (d) Academic publishing is meant only for experts., , s, , re, p, , To know language is to be able to speak it; even a child who does, not yet attend school can speak his or her language. In order to, speak a language it is important to listen to it and to read a few, pages in it everyday. A child picks up language and learns to talk, just as (s) he learns to walk. Walking and talking comes naturally, to a child as it grows. In our country, a child may grow up speaking, more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the, home and in the neighbourhood. we call this multilingualism. A, child speaks a language or languages much before (s)he starts, going to school. To know a language then is first of all to be able, to speak it as easily and naturally as a tree year old child does., Later on the child will learn to read and write in that language. In, order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it. But it is, possible to speak a language but not able to read or write in it. A, baby does not speak until it is nine months old but it understands, a few words at six months of age. It has been listening ever since, it was born, and even a little before that. So the first strategy in, speaking a language is to listen., (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016), 141. One of the activities of a child before it is even born is, __________ ., (a) seeing, (b) listening, (c) understanding, (d) talking, 142. It is necessary for one to __________ the language before, (s)he writes in that language., (a) sing, (b) spell, (c) speak, (d) none of the above, 143. Multi-lingualism means, (a) speaking more than one language, (b) speaking only one language, (c) speaking any language, (d) speech, 144. A child has been __________ ever since it was born, (a) speaking, (b) reading, (c) walking, (d) listening, 145. To know a language one must be able to, (a) Speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old, child., (b) Read it well all the time., (c) Write it quickly, (d) Sing in the language, , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 141-145) : A passage is given with 5, questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose, the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives, and click the button corresponding to it., , 103, , a, , 139. Dyslexia may _______, (a) be noticed during infancy, (b) last till childhood, (c) persist into adulthood, (d) end when one goes to school, 140. The problem of perception can be compounded by the failure, of parents and teachers to ____., (a) provide treatment, (b) recognize the condition, (c) correct the child at infancy, (d) understand the child, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension

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What is the need for self directed learning? One reason is, that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative, in learning, learn more things and learn better than people who sit, at the feet of teachers passively waiting to be taught. The second, reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural, processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of, maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility, of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third, reason is that many of the new developments in education put a, heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative, in their own learning. Too meet tthe challenges in today's, instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential., 156. In self-directed learning, an individual, (a) Takes initiative with or without the help of others, (b) Is passive and waits for directions, (c) Is helpless and dependent, (d) Takes initiative, without an objective, 157. There is need for self-directed learning because, (a) it is less challenging, (b) it helps people to learn more things and learn better, (c) it is a more cost-effective method, (d) it is a modern method of learning, 158. Which word best describes self-directed learning ?, (a) Active learning, (b) Passive learning, (c) Compulsory learning, (d) Repulsive learning, 159. The modern environment according to the author is, (a) Restrictive, (b) Instructive, (c) Less developed, (d) Impracticable, 160. The synonym of the word "diagnosing" is, (a) Searching, (b) Examining, (c) Identifying, (d) Complying, PASSAGE -1, (Question Nos. 161-165), o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , It is not luck but labour that makes good luck, says an American, author, is ever waiting for something to turn up; labour with keen, eyes and strong will power turns up something. Luck lies in bed, and wishes the postman would bring him news of a legacy, labour, turns out at six and with busy pen and ringing hammer lays the, foundation of competence. Luck whines, labour watches, luck, relies upon chance, labour upon character. Luck slips downwards, to self-indul-gence ; labour strides upwards and aspires to, independence. The conviction, therefore, is extending that, diligence is the mother of good luck. In other words, a man's, success in life will be proportionate to his efforts, to his industry,, to his attention to small things., (SSC SI 2013), 161. Which one of the following words in the passage indicates, that the writer does not ultimately reject the element of luck?, (a) 'Luck whines', (b) 'Diligence is the mother of good luck', (c) Luck ..... wishes the postman would bring him news'., (d) Luck ..... .is ever waiting.', 162. Which pair of words means the same thing?, (a) Labour and industry, (b) Industry and legacy, (c) Diligence and legacy, (d) Legacy and labour, , s, , re, p, , PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 156-160), Self directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a process, in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of, others, in diagnosing their learning needs formulating learning, goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and, implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning, outcomes. Thus it is important to attain new knowledge easily, and skillfully for the rest of his or her life., , h, , PASSAGE I, (Question Nos. 151-155), Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite, the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and, communication, street theatre continues to flourish in India., Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries, been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and, political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its, performance is no longer restricted to villages or small localities, of the city. Today small groups of performers including students,, would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help, create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public, importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and, domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by, contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama street, drama employ very little props and images. The human body, becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues,, songs and slogans are extensively used., Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is, to the emotions leading to quick psychological impact on, audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish, not only direct contact with the audience but by being costeffective and flexible they are popular among all age groups., (SSC SI 2014), 151. Modern means of entertainment and communication, _______ street theatre., (a) does affect, (b) does not affect, (c) helps popularis, (d) helps establish, 152. In the olden days street theatre _______ to villages or small, localities of the city., (a) was restricted, (b) was not restricted, (c) was opened, (d) was entertained, 153. Street theatre usually _______ with issues of public, importance., (a) is distanced, (b) is performed, (c) deals, (d) does not deal, 154. Street theatre is _______ to stage., (a) nothing, (b) costly, (c) reasonable, (d) affordable, 155. Street theatre creates an/a _______ impact on audiences., (a) intimate, (b) emotional, (c) mystical, (d) physical, , Reading Comprehension, a, , DIRECTIONS : In question nos. 151 to 160, you have two brief, passages with 5 questions following each passage. Read the, passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives and mark it by blackening tthe, appropriate oval [ ] in the Answer Sheet., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 104

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105, , h, , a, , 169. 'Indeed, violence is bad, not intrinsically, but because of, these motives that go with it'., This suggests:, (a) Violence is basically good., (b) Violence is bad only when it is associated with certain, motives., (c) Violence is bad because the people who exercise it are, bad., (d) Violence is basically bad., 170. Non-violence, according to the writer, means:, (a) violence without the evil motives., (b) giving in to the tyranny of the powerful, (c) accepting violence as a fact of life., (d) none of the above., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , Freedom has assuredly given us a new status and new, opportunities. But it also implies that we should discard, selfishness, laziness and all narrowness of outlook. Our freadom, suggests toil and creation of new values for old ones. We should, so discipline ourselves as to be able to discharge our new, responsibilities satisfactorily. If there is any one thing that needs, to be stressed more, than any other in the new set-up, it is that we, should put into action our full, capacity, each one of us in, productive effort - each one of us in his own sphere, however, humble. Work, unceasing work, should now be our watch-word., Work is wealth, and service is happiness. Nothing else is. The, greatest crime in India today is idleness. If we root out idleness,, all our difficulties, including even conflicts, will gradually, disappear., (SSC CHSL 2013), 171. Anyone can free himself from the clutches of difficulties, if he, (a) eliminates narrow outlook, (b) fulfils his responsibilities, (c) discards idleness, (d) discharges his obligations, 172. What has freedom undeniably offered to the citizens of India ?, (a) New opportunities, (b) New outlook, (c) New responsibilities, (d) New values, 173. One thing needs to be stressed more than anything else in, this new set-up. It is that people should, (a) discard narrowness of outlook, (b) discipline themselves suitably, (c) work to their full capacity, (d) substitute old values with new ones, 174. work should be the motto of our citizens., (a) Resourceful, (b) Incessant, (c) Productive, (d) Ingenious, 175. Nothing else can give us joy except, (a) service, (b) idleness, (c) wealth, (d) freedom, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS : In questions no. 171 to 175, you have a brief, passage with 5 questions following the passage. Read the, passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question, out of the four alternatives and mark it by blackening the, appropriate oval ( ) in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , 163. Which one of the following statements sums up the meaning, of the passage?, (a) Luck waits and complains without working while labour, achieves success although it complains., (b) Luck is self indulgent, but labour is selfless., (c) Luck often ends in defeat but labour produces luck., (d) Luck waits without exertion, but labour exerts without, waiting., 164. ______Labour turns out at six and with busy pen and ringing, hammer lays the foundation of competence. What does this, statement mean?, (a) Labour lays the foundation of the building., (b) The writer and the labourer are the true eyes of the, society., (c) There is no worker who works so hard as the labourer, who begins his day at six in the morning., (d) Hardwork of all kinds makes people different., 165. Which one of the statements is true about the passage?, (a) Success depends only on hardluck., (b) Expectation of good luck always meets with, disappoinment., (c) Success is exactly proportionate to hard work., (d) Luck is neccessary for success., PASSAGE-II, (Question Nos. 166-170), Violence has played a great part in the world's history. It is today, playing an equally important part and probable it will continue to, do so for a considerable time. It is impossibe to ignore the, importance of violence in the past and present. To do so is to, ignore life. Yet violence is undoubtedly bad and brings an, unending trail of evil consequences with it. And worse even than, violence are the motives of hatred, cruelty, revenge and punishment which very often accompany violence. Indeed, violence, is bad, not intrinsically, but because of these motives that go with, it. There can be violence without these motives; there can be, violence for a good object as well as for an evil object. But it is, extremely difficult to separate violence from these motives, and, therefore, it is desirable to avoid as far as possible., In avoiding it. however someone can not accept a negative, attitude of submitting to bad and far greater evils. Submission to, violence or the acceptance of an unjust regime based on violence, is against the spirit of non-violence. The non-violent method, in, order to justify itself, must be dynamic and capable of changing, such a regime of social order., 166. The word 'dynamic' in the concluding line of the passage, means:, (a) active, (b) energetic, (c) capable of change and progress, (d) all of the above, 167. Which of the following statements is incorrect?, (a) Only violence can be used against violence., (b) Violence is not inherenty ill, (c) Violence is a historically accepted fact., (d) Violence can not be ignored., 168. 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o, , o, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , m, o, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), Like watering a plant, we grow our friendships [and all our, relationships) by running them. Friendships need the same, attention as other relationships. If they are to continue. These, relationships can be delightfully non-judgemental, supportive,, understanding and fun., Sometimes a friendship can bring out the positive side that, you never show in any other relationship. This may be because, the pressure of playing a 'role' (daughter, partner or child) is, removed. With a friend you are to be yourself and free to change., Of course, you are free to do this in all other relationships as well,, but in friendships you get to have lats of rehearsals and discussion, about changes as you experience them. It is an unconditional, experience where you receive as much as you give. You can explain, yourself to a friend openly without the fear of hurting a family, , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 186-190) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives, and mark it by blackening the appropriate circle [ ] in the Answer, Sheet., , s, , re, p, , "Something is very wrong. "says the detective. "I know!" says, Ms. Gervis. "It is wrong that someone has stolen from me!" The, detective looks around Ms. Gervis' apartment. "That is not what, I am talking about, ma'am. What is wrong is that I do not understand, how the robber got in and out." Ms. Gervis and the detective, stand in silence. Ms. Gervis' eyes are full of tears. Her hands are, shaking. "The robber did not come through the window," says, the detective. "These windows have not been opened or shut in, months." The detective looks at the fireplace. "The robber did, not squeeze down here.", The detective walks to the front door. He examines the latch., "And since there are no marks or scratches, the robber definitely, did not try to or scratches, the robber definitely did not try to, , break the lock." " I have no idea how he did it." says a bothered, Ms. Gervis. "It is a big mystery." "And you say the robber stole, nothing else?" asks the detective. "No money, no jewellery, no, crystal?" That's right, detective. He took only what was important, to me," Ms. Gervis says with a sigh. "There is only one thing I can, do now." And what is that?" the detective asks with surprise. "I, will stop baking cakes," Ms. Gervis says. "They are mine to give, away. They are not for someone to steal." "You can't do that!", says the detective with alarm. "Who will bake those delicious, cakes?" "I am sorry. I do not know," says Ms. Gervis, "I must, solve this case immediately!" says the detective., (SSC CHSL 2014), 181. What does Ms. Gervis say is a big mystery?, (a) How the robber got in, (b) How the robber got in and out, (c) How the robber got out, (d) How the robber stole, 182. What was stolen?, (a) Crystal, (b) Money, (c) Cakes, (d) Jewellery, 183. Why does the detective say, "I must solve this case, immediately?", (a) Because Ms. Gervis is scared, (b) Becuase Ms. Gervis is crying, (c) Because Ms. Gervis is worried about who stole from, her house, (d) Because Ms. Gervis says she won't bake cakes again, 184. What does the expression 'her hands are shaking' mean, here?, (a) Ms. Gervis is shivering with fever, (b) Ms. Gervis is shivering with wonder, (c) Ms. Gervis is shivering with cold, (d) Ms. Gervis is shivering with fear, 185. Why does the detective say that the robber did not come, through the front door?, (a) The latch was not opened, (b) There was no doorbell, (c) There was no lock, (d) There were no scratches, b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 181-185) : In question, you have a brief, passage with 5 questions. Read the passage carefully and choose, the best answer to each questions out of the four alternatives, and mark it by blackening the appropriate oval ( ) in the, Answer Sheet., , h, , Long ago in Mongolia there lived an emperor who feared growing, old. One day, he saw an old man in the street. Upset at being, reminded that someday, he too, would age, he ordered all the old, people to leave his land., One day, a violent storm swept the kingdom. Nothing was, safe from its fury. It roared into the palace and blew away the, emperor’s belongings, including his priceless golden pitcher., When the storm ended, the emperor ordered that the pitcher be, found and brought back to him., People went in search of the pitcher. They saw it in a lake, nearby. But no matter who tried, no one could get a grip on the, pitcher. All they got was a handful of water. Yet it could be plainly, seen, glittering and just below the water’s surface., (SSC CHSL 2013), 176. The people saw the golden pitcher, (a) in a river nearby, (b) in a lake nearby, (c) in a pit nearby, (d) inside the palace, 177. The emperor’s orders were that all the, (a) children should leave his land, (b) old men should leave his land, (c) old men should live in his land, (d) young men should stay in his land, 178. What did the people who went to bring the pitcher get?, (a) Nothing at all, (b) A handful of water, (c) A handful of air, (d) The pitcher’s handle, 179. The emperor feared, (a) getting old, (b) getting young, (c) getting weak, (d) getting ill, 180. The emperor was upset to see the old man because, (a) it reminded him of his grandfather, (b) it reminded him that he might fall ill, (c) it reminded him that he would grow old too., (d) it reminded him that he had to colour his hair., , Reading Comprehension, a, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 176-180) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question, out of the four, alternatives., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 106

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192. Dickens' characters were drawn from, (a) everyday life and the world around him., (b) unbelievable personalities., (c) royal families., (d) everyday life and the world beyond him., 193. John Forster was Dickens', (a) friend and editor, (b) friend and biographer, (c) best friend and philosopher, (d) friend and doctor, 194. The period between 1837-1970 was known as the, (a) the Shakespearian Age, (b) the Victorian Age, (c) the Dark Age, (d) the Elizabethan Age, 195. The word 'popular' in the passage means, (a) propelling, (b) problematic, (c) successful, (d) poor, o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, rd, m, o, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), Chameleons can make their skin colour change, but not because, they decide to. The colour changes to help the chameleon avoid, its enemies. It is a forth of camouflage, a disguise that lets it blend, in with its surroundings. The determined by environmental factors,, such as light and change is actually temperature., Bright sunlight causes the skin to darken. On cool nights,, the colour fades to a creamy changes chameleons are excited,, angry or afraid. The colour, The colour also when colour change, is rapid and increases when the chameleon is handled, injured, or, approached by another chameleon. There are many types of, chameleons. Almost half of them are found on the African island, of Madagascar. The others mostly occur in the Sahara Desert,, with few in Western Asia and Southern Europe. Chameleens live, in trees, where they usually eat insects. Very large chameleons, may even use their sticky tongues to catch birds., 196. Chameleons change colour when they are, (a) angry, excited or happy., (b) afraid, angry or hungry., (c) afraid, excited or angry., (d) excited, angry or hungry., 197. Half of the worlds' charneleons are found, (a) on the African island of Madagascar., (b) on the Asian island of Madagascar., (c) in the continent of Asia., (d) in the Sahara Desert., 198. The colour changing ability of a chameleon is a form of, camouflage which is a, (a) dance done by chameleons., (b) colour that fades., (c) disease which affects charneleons., (d) disguise that lets it blend in with its surroundings., 199. A chameleon' s colour changes to help it, (a) avoid its enemies., (b) fly away., (c) look beautiful., (d) attract prey., , .c, s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 196-200) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and mark it by blackening the appropriate circle, [ ] in the Answer Sheet., , s, , re, p, , (SSC Stenographer 2016), In the history of Britain, the period from 1837 to 1901 is known as the, Victorian Age., The period saw the long and prosperous reign of Queen, Victoria in England. Charles Dickens was the most popular novelist, of this period. He became famous for his depiction of the life of, the working class, intricate plots and sense of humour. However,, it was the vast galaxy of unusual characters created by him that, made him more popular than any of his contemporaries. Drawn, from everyday life and the world around him, these characters, were such that readers could relate to them. Beginning with The, Pickwick Papers in 1836. Dickens wrote numerous novels, each, uniquely filled with believable personalities and vivid physical, descriptions. According to Dickens friend and biographer, John, Forster. Dickens made "characters real existences, not by, describing them but letting them describe themselves.", 191. Dickens became famous for depicting the life of, (a) the business class, intricate plots and sense of, humour., (b) the working class, dull plots and sense of humour., (c) the working class, intricate plots and lack of humour., (d) the working class, intricate plots and sense of humour., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 191-195) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and mark it by blackening the appropriate circle, [ ] in the Answer Sheet., , 107, , a, , member. How do friendships grow ? The answer is simple. By, revealing yourself; being attentive: remembering what is most, showing empathy; seeing the world through the eyes of your, friend, you will understand the value of friendship. All this means, learning to accept a person from a completely different family to, your own or perhaps someone from a completely different cultural, background. This is the way we learn tolerance. In turn we gain, tolerance and acceptance for our own differences., 186. In good friendships, we, (a) give and receive., (b) neither give nor receive., (c) only give., (d) only receive., 187. Empathy means, (a) someone else's misfortunes, (b) the ability to share and understand another feelings., (c) skill and efficiency, (d) ability to do something, 188. Through strong friendships, we gain, (a) only acceptance., (b) only attention., (c) acceptance and tolerance., (d) only tolerance., 189. Friendships and relationships grow when they are, (a) compared, (b) divided, (c) favoured, (d) nurtured, 190. When we are with a good friend, we tend, (a) to be ourselves., (b) not to be ourselves., (c) to shut ourselves., (d) to be someone else., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Reading Comprehension

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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 206-210) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and mark it in the answer sheet., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), PASSAGE, The destructive process of Mountain Top Removal mining (MTR), has caused permanent damage to Appalachia. Although the law, requires that mining companies restore the mountaintops after, the mining has been completed, the 1.5 million acres of mountains, that have already been removed cannot be re-grown, re-built, or, replaced. The companies do secure the rock formations to prevent, erosion and landslides. but their efforts cannot recreate the once, beautiful mountain landscape. Furthermore, while companies are, usually vigilant about securing the rock formations, they seem, less interested in restoring the native vegetation. MTR operations, clear enormous tracts of forest. Environmental hazards are not, only creates in preparing a mountaintop for mining, they also, continue once the coal has been extracted. After the blast, the, excess mountaintop which miners refer to as ''overburden'' is, usually dumped into nearby valleys or streams. the overburden, contains a variety of toxic sabstances, including explosive residue,, silica and coal dust., 206. The word opposite in meaning to ''Vegilant"is, (a) lenient, (b) displeased, (c) careless, (d) annoyed, 207. MTR operations cause environmental hazards because, (a) mountaintops dumped in valleys and streams contain, toxic substance., (b) it destroys natural vegetation., (c) it causes explosion., (d) it causes landslides., 208. In the Appalachian region MTR has caused, (a) floods, (b) widespread damage, (c) landslides, (d) permanent beautification, 209. After the MTR operation, the mining companies, (a) replace the mountaintops., (b) beautify the mountains., (c) restore native vegetation., (d) secure rock formations to prevent erosion., 210. The term ''overburden'' means, (a) excess mountaintop left after the extraction of coal, through the blast., (b) weeds planted by mining companies., (c) remnants of natural forests., (d) debris from landslides., rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016), PASSAGE, Flattery means 'praising insincerely in order to please', Every, flatterer says words in which he himself does not believe. While, flattering he is insincere to the man he is praising and to himself., In doing so he does not mind if he corrupts the minds of those, whom he flatters., Flattery is immoral because it stains the human conscience., It creates a world of falsehood and thus an outrage of man's, sense of decency and gentlemanly behaviour., A man who feels happy when flattered lives in a fool's, paradise. Flattery is the ready weapon of the opportunist. This, weapon easily conquers the weak willed man. It works on the, general weakness of human beings. We all love to be told what, we are not rather than what we are. Flattery is equally bad for him, who is flattered and for him who flatters., Flattery deceives us by giving us false notions about, ourselves. By falling a victim to it, we show lack of character. By, accepting flattery we make ourselves small beings. It is an evil, which ruins social and moral values by claiming what is not, rightfully its own. It thrives on corruption and leads to human, bankruptcy. It is thus the greatest of disease which can plague, humanity., 201. How does flattery deceive us ?, (a) It makes us more corrupt., (b) Is makes us feel indecent., (c) It makes us bankrupt., (d) It gives us false ideas about ourselves., 202. 'Thrives' in the passage means, (a) prospers, (b) collects, (c) provides, (d) fills, 203. Flattery can stain the, (a) mind, (b) human conscience, (c) heart, (d) emotion, 204. Flattery means, (a) insincere praise in order to please, (b) being anti-social, (c) claiming what is not ours, (d) being immoral, 205. How does the weapon of flattery work?, (a) It conquers the man with a weak will., (b) A man feels sad., (c) It conquers the man with a strong will., (d) A man does not like it., , h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 201-205) : Read the passage carefully and, choose the best answer to each question out of the four, alternatives and mark it in the Answer sheet., , Reading Comprehension, a, , 200. The colour change is determined by, (a) pressure and temperature., (b) light and temperature., (c) light and wind., (d) light and pressure., , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 108

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 109, b, , h, , a, , Reading Comprehension, , o, .w, , b, rd, , 102. (c) "I left all signs of habitation behind me", This means that he had come very far from places where, people lived., 103. (b) It became darker than the writer expected because the, nights are longer in October than midsummer., 104. (d) The writer found it difficult to keep to the path because of the poor visibility and dew on grass., 105. (d) When he settled himself on the fork of the tree the, writer tried to sleep but without much success., 106. (d) At the beginning of the passage the writer expresses, her opinion that in many countries progress is synonymous with utmost cruelty to nature., 107. (b) In the passage the term 'exploiting' nature suggests, 'sarcasm'., 108. (b) Nehru objected to the phrase 'conquest of Everest', since it sounds pompous and boastful., 109. (c) Gandhiji's statement 'It is decreasing in the jungles but, it is increasing in the towns!' refers to man's selfishness., 110. (d) The writer is of opinion that tribal people can be prevented from combing forest or food to provide employment and purchasing power for daily necessities., 111. (b) A person naturally expresses his anger by responding, aggressively., 112. (b) Our feelings place limits on how far we can take our, anger., 113. (a) People should deal with their anger by expressing it, assertively., 114. (c) According to author, being assertive means to be, respectful of yourself and others., 115. (a) One, according to author, can suppress his anger by, holding his anger., 116. (b) The passage throws light on how a well-means, invention can be misunderstood., 117. (c) The crowd was protesting against the newly invented, sewing machine., 118. (d) The aim of the crowd was to destroy the sewing, machines., 119. (d) People thought they would be deprived of their, livelihood., 120. (c) Shutters were being closed because the shopkeepers, feared their shops would be destroyed., 122., 127., 132., 137., 142., , (a), (a), (b), (c), (c), , 123., 128., 133., 138., 143., , (d), (c), (c), (c), (a), , 124. (b), 129. (a), 134. (d), 139. (c), 144. (d), , 125., 130., 135., 140., 145., , (d), (a), (d), (b), (a), , m, o, , (d), (d), (b), (d), (b), , .c, s, , 121., 126., 131., 136., 141., , s, , re, p, , (c) 2. (c) 3., (b), (c) The average man often uses in his own vocabulary, what was once technical language not meant for him, 5., (d), 6., (b) The Eradication of Small-pox, 7., (b) To eliminate smallpox world-wide in ten years., 8., (c) Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations, 9., (a) Previous projects had failed., 10. (c) Small-pox victims no longer die when they contract, the disease, 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (d), 16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20. (d), 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (c) 25. (c), 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30. (c), 31. (c) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35. (b), 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (d) 39. (b) 40. (d), 41. (c) The passage is about the management courses, 42. (d) Look at the sentence : The real problem is that course, promoters view development as something which, primarily, takes place in a class room., 43. (a) Critical, 44. (d) Unprogressive, 45. (b) a (fixed) attitude of mind, 46. (b) self-discipline, 47. (c) must change himself, 48. (a) A gandhian who believes in non-violent revolution., 49. (c) Man will one day die and become dust, 50. (c) a regime of living regulated by discipline from within, 51. (a) 52. (a) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (a), 56. (d) 57. (b) 58. (c) 59. (d) 60. (d), 61. (a) 62. (b) 63. (c) 64. (b) 65. (a), 66. (c) 67. (b) 68. (d) 69. (a) 70. (b), 71. (b) 72. (b) 73. (b) 74. (c) 75. (a), 76. (b) 77. (d), 78. (a) Fish out of water = A person who feels uncomfortable, or awkward., 79. (d) 80. (d) 81. (a) 82. (c), 83. (b) Baltimore Oriole is of 7 inches in length., 84. (c) 85. (c) 86. (d) 87. (a) 88. (c), 89. (d) 90. (a) 91. (d) 92. (d) 93. (b), 94. (c) 95. (d) 96. (b) 97. (c) 98. (b), 99. (b) 100. (d), 101. (b) The writer felt unusually solitary because he was missing the company of other holiday makers., , o, , 1., 4., , o, , HINTS & SOLUTIONS

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o, , o, , b, , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, rd, , ACTIVE & PASSIVE VOICE, Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action; not on who, or what is performing the action. In passive voice, the object of a, verb appears to perform an action so that the effect of that action, appears to fall on the subject. In active voice, the subject of a, verb performs an action. The effect of the action may or may not, fall on an object, that is, the verb may or may not have an object., Examples : The maid opened the door. The girl laughs, in the first, sentence, 'opened' is the verb or the action; the 'maid' is the subject, or the 'doer' who performs that action; and the 'door' is the object, on whom the effect of that action is directed. In the second, sentence, 'laughs' is the verb or the action; and the 'girl' is the, subject or the doer of that action. There is no object because the, effect of the girl's laughing cannot be directed at another object., Example : His car was stolen. Here, the focus is on the fact that, his car was stolen. It is not known, however, who did it. Example:, A mistake has been made. In this case, the focus is on the fact that, a mistake has been made, but nobody is blamed., When interchanging active sentences in passive voice, note, the following:, ·, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the, passive sentence, ·, the finite form of the verb is changed (to be + past participle), ·, the subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the, passive sentence (or is dropped), , RULES OF CHANGING ACTIVE VOICE, ACTIVE VOICE, , PASSIVE VOICE, , Present Simple He delivers the letters. The letters are delivered by him., Past Simple, , He delivered the, letters., , The letters were delivered by, him., , Future Simple, , He will deliver the, letters., , The letters will be delivered by, him., , Present, Continuous, , He is delivering the, letters., , The letters are being delivered by, him., , Past, Continuous, , He was delivering the The letters were being delivered, letters., by him., , Going to, , He is going to deliver, the letters., , The letters are going to be, delivered by him., , Present Perfect He has delivered the, letters., , The letters have been, delivered by him., , Past Perfect, , He had delivered the, letters., , The letters had been, delivered by him., , Infinitive, , He has to deliver the, letters., He must deliver the, letters., , The letters have to be, delivered by him., The letters must be, delivered by him., , Modals, , USES OF PASSIVE, 1., , 2., , 3., 4., , When the agent (=the person who does the action) is, unknown, unimportant or obvious from the context., Tom was shot. (Who shot Tom is not known), This museum was built in 1774. (Unimportant agent), She was arrested. (Obviously by the police), To make more polite or formal statements, The room hasn't been cleaned. (more polite) You haven't, cleaned the room. (less polite), When the action is more important than the agent, Around 12 people have been killed in the flood., To put emphasis on the agent., The new mall will be inaugurated by the mayor., , AGENT, Agent is the doer of the action that we are talking about, i.e., to refer to the agent, we use the preposition by and the name (by, Sam) , noun (by the gardener) or pronoun (by her) at the end of, the sentence. The agent is referred to when there is some important, information about it which otherwise would be missing from the, sentence., Example: Sam's car has been repaired by a famous mechanic., However, the agent is not mentioned:, 1. if we don't know who has done what we are talking, about., Shiela's locket was stolen yesterday. (We don't know, who stole it), 2. If we are not interested in who has done what we are, talking about or it is not important to mention it., He has been operated upon. (What we are interested in, is the fact that he has been operated upon and not who, has operated upon him.), 3. If it is easy to understand who did something without it, being mentioned., The dacoit has been arrested last week. (It is not, necessary to mention that he has been arrested by the, police because it is self-evident.), 4. If the subject of the active voice sentence is something, like somebody, people, they, you, etc. Someone stole, my purse. ? My purse was stolen., , 'By' and 'With', In the passive voice, 'by' is used with the agent to refer to by, whom the action is being done. Example: The house has been, cleaned by Maria. (Maria = agent) with refers to the instrument,, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , ENGLISH LANGUAGE, SUPPLEMENT

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , English Language Supplement, , Someone stole his car in the parking., , :, , Passive :, , His car was stolen in the parking., , Active, , The police have arrested all the culprits., , :, , Passive :, , All the culprits have been arrested by the police., , Active, , People don't use this route very often., , :, , Passive :, , This route isn't used very often, , Active, , Somebody accused him of stealing the bicycle., , :, , Passive :, , He was accused of stealing the bicycle., , Active, , They are building a new mall in the city., , :, , :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, :, , Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, Passive, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , Active, Passive, Active, Passive, , :, :, :, :, , Passive :, , A new mall is being built in the city., , Active, , :, , She didn't realise that someone was videographing, her., , Passive :, , She didn't realise that she was being videographed., , Active, , :, , They have changed the dates of the examinations., , Passive :, , The dates of the examinations have been changed., , Active, , :, , Sam told me that somebody had stopped and, robbed him in the street., , DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH, , Passive :, , Sam told me that he had been stopped and robbed, him in the street., , Active, , They cancelled all trains because of farmers', agitation., All flights were cancelled because of farmers', agitation., , Conveying the exact words of the speaker in his own actual words, without any change to another person is called 'the Direct Speech'., Sam said, "I am going to the market now". Reporting of what a, speaker said in our own words to another person without quoting, his exact words is called 'Indirect Speech'. Sam said that he was, going to the market then., , :, , Passive :, , m, o, , Active, , Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, Passive, , .c, s, , Tip is included in the bill., , Passive :, , s, , Passive :, , :, , re, p, , The bill includes tip., , Active, , rd, , :, , :, :, :, :, , o, .w, , Active, , Active, Passive, Active, Passive, , b, , EXERCISES, , Passive :, , They didn't offer Tom the job., Tom wasn't offered the job., They don't pay Jim very much., Jim isn't paid very much., They will ask you a lot of question at the police, station., You will be asked a lot of questions at the police, station., Nobody told me that you were not coming., I wasn't told that you were not coming., His colleagues gave him a gift when he retired., He was given a present by his colleagues when he, retired., They will send you your mark sheet as soon as it, is ready., You will be sent your mark sheet as soon as it is, ready., They didn't ask her her name., She wasn't asked her name., Did the police catch the dacoit?, Was the dacoit caught by the police?, Will the mayor inaugurate the new mall?, Will the new mall be inaugurated by the mayor?, Do they make cars in Italy?, Are cars made in Italy?, Do the tigers kill the buffaloes?, Are the buffaloes killed by the tigers?, Have the police found the necklace?, Has the necklace been found by the police?, Why has the censor board banned the movie?, Why has the movie been banned by the censor, board?, When did they hijack the car?, When was the car hijacked?, How did your principal treat you?, How were you treated by the principal?, What caused the accident?, What caused the accident? / What was the accident, caused by?, Has anyone cleaned the floor yet?, Has the floor been cleaned yet?, Is a doctor going to conduct tests on you?, Are the tests going to be conducted on you by a, doctor?, o, , When there are verbs that take two objects like, for example,, give somebody something, we can convert the active sentence, into a passive one in two ways:, 1. by making the indirect (animate) object the subject of, the passive voice sentence, which is also the way that, we usually prefer., 2. By making the direct (inanimate) object the subject of, the passive voice. Susan gave me (indirect object) this, novel (direct object). I was given this novel by Susan., This novel was given to me by Susan., Some of the verbs that take two objects are: give, write, offer,, pay, tell, send, show, bring, etc., When the indirect object is alone after the verb in the passive, voice sentence, it needs the preposition 'to.' If the indirect object, of the active voice sentence is a personal pronoun it has to be, changed into a subject pronoun to be the subject of the passive, voice sentence., , :, :, :, :, :, , o, , DOUBLE OBJECT VERBS, , Active, Passive, Active, Passive, Active, , b, , object or material that was used for something to be done., Example: The almirah has been locked with a key. (a key = the, object that was used) The soup was made with cheese and peppers., (cheese and peppers = the material that was used), , h, , a, , 112

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , She said, "He has She said that he, finished his work" had finished his, work., , Present Perfect, Continuous Changes To, Past Perfect Continuous, , "I have been to, He told me that he, England", he told had been to, me., England., , Simple Past Changes To, Past Perfect, , "Bill arrived on, Saturday", he, said., , He said that Bill, had arrived on, Saturday., He said that he, had just come, back from work., , Past Continuous Changes "We were living in They told us that, Hong Kong", they they had been, To Past Perfect, told us., Continuous, living in Hong, Kong., , Direct Speech, , "I will be in Italy She said that she, on Saturday", she would be in Italy, said, on Saturday., , Future Continuous, Changes To Conditional, Continuous, , He said, "I'll be, visiting mother, next Monday.", , He said that he, would be visiting, mother next, Monday., , When it is uncertain if the statement is true or when we are, reporting objectively, the past tense is often used., Direct Speech Condition, , Present Tenses in the Direct If the reporting or principal verb, Speech are changed into, is in the Past Tense., Past Tense., If in direct speech you find, say/says or will say., Do Not Change Tense of, reported Speech in Indirect, Speech sentence, , this morning, Change of, place and time Yesterday, , that morning, the day before, , Tomorrow, , the next day, , next week, , the following week, , next month, , the following month, , Direct Speech, , Indirect Speech, , Now, , Then, , Ago, , Before, , Thus, , So, , Last Night, Change of This, place and time, These, , the night before, That, Those, , Hither, , Thither, , Hence, , Thence, , Come, , Go, , Indirect Speech, , Future Changes To, Present Conditional, , Indirect Speech Conversion, , that day, , Direct speech the words within, the quotation marks talk of a, universal truth or habitual, action., The reporting verb is in a, present tense., , Changes in Pronouns, The pronouns of the Direct Speech are changed where necessary,, according to their relations with the reporter and his hearer, rather, than with the original speaker., Direct Speech, , Indirect Speech, , The first person of He says, "I am in, the reported speech fifth class.", changes according, to the subject of, reporting speech., , He says that he is, in fifth class., , He says to them,, "You have, completed your, job.", , He tells them that, they have, completed their, job., , The second person, of reported speech, changes according, to the object of, reporting speech., , The third person of She says, "She is in She says that she, the reported speech ninth class.", is in ninth class., doesn't change., , m, o, , Present Perfect Changes, To Past Perfect, , Today, , .c, s, , She said that she, was reading a, book., , There, , s, , "I am reading a, book", she said., , Here, , re, p, , Present Continuous, Changes To Past, Continuous, , Indirect Speech, , rd, , He said that he, always drank tea., , Direct Speech, , o, .w, , "I always drink, tea", he said, , b, , Simple Present Changes, To Simple Past, , o, , Indirect Speech, , o, , Changes in Tenses : The past perfect and past perfect, continuous tenses do not change., , Past Perfect Changes To "I had just come, Past Perfect (No Change In back from work,", Tense), he said., , Words expressing nearness in time or places are generally, changed into words expressing distance., b, , Rules of changing Direct into Indirect Speech, , Direct Speech, , 113, , a, , English Language Supplement

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , English Language Supplement, , Changes in Modals, , h, , a, , 114, , o, , b, , Changes in Exclamatory Sentences, , Exclamatory sentences express emotions. Interjections such as, Hurrah, wow, alas, oh, ah are used to express emotions., Rules of conversion of Exclamatory Direct Speech into Indirect, Speech, 1. Exclamatory sentence changes into assertive sentence., 2. Interjections are removed., 3. Exclamation mark changes into full stop., 4. Wh- words like 'what' and 'how' are removed and before the, adjective of reported speech we put 'very.', o, , He said that he could, touch the ceiling., , He said, "I must, resign from the job", , He said that he had to, resign from the job., , These Modals Do Not Change: Would, could, might, should,, ought to ., Would, , Could, , She said, "she would, apply for a visa", , Mood in Direct Speech, , Reporting verb in indirect verb, , sorrow, , Exclaimed with sorrow/ grief/, exclaimed sorrowfully or cried out, , happiness, , exclaimed with joy/ delight/, exclaimed joyfully, , She said that she would, apply for a visa., , He said, "I could, climb the ladder.", , He said that he could, climb the ladder., , surprise, , Might, , Tom said, "I might, help him"., , Tom said that he might, help him., , exclaimed with surprise/ wonder/, astonishment, , appreciation, , applauded, , Should, , She said, "I should go She said that she should, to the pub.", go to the pub., , Ought to, , She said to me, "you She said to me that I, ought to wait for her." ought to wait for her., , Changes in Imperative Sentences, Imperative sentences consist any of these four: Order, request,, advice and suggestion., Mood in Direct Speech Reporting verb in indirect, Order, ordered verb, Request, , requested / entreated, , Advice, , Direction, , advised / urged, told, advised or forbade, (No need of "not" after, "forbade"), directed, , Suggestion, , suggested to, , Warning, , warn, , (If a person is addressed, directly), , called, , Never, , Rules of conversion of Interrogative Direct Speech, Changes, Reporting, Verb, , Joining, Clause, , Punctuation, , Direct Speech, said/ said to, , Indirect Speech Condition, Asked, enquired or, demanded., , If sentence begins joining clause should be if, with auxiliary verb or whether., If sentence begins no conjunction is used as, with "wh-", "question-word" itself act, questions, as joining clause., Question Mark, , Full Stop, , sentences is, expressing, positive feeling, , do/does is removed from, sentence., , Helping Verbs if 'No' is used in, interrogative, sentences, Did or has/have, , do/does is changed into, did., Had, , m, o, , MUST changes, into HAD TO, , .c, s, , He said, "I may buy a He said that he might buy, house", a house., , s, , MAY changes, into MIGHT, , re, p, , He said, "I can touch, the ceiling"., , rd, , CAN changes, into COULD, , o, .w, , Indirect Speech, , b, , Direct Speech

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 115, , h, , a, , English Language Supplement, , 10), 11), 12), 13), 14), 15), 16), , 17), 18), 19), , 20), , 21), , m, o, , 9), , .c, s, , 8), , s, , 7), , re, p, , 6), , rd, , 5), , o, .w, , 4), , b, , 3), , o, , 2), , Tom says, "I eat a mango"., Tom says that he eats a mango., Shiela said, "I go to the market"., Shiela said that she went to the market., Liz said, "I bought a purse yesterday"., Liz said that she had bought a purse the day before., Tom said, "I am going to church"., Tom said that he was going to church., Sam said, "I was playing football"., Sam said that he had been playing football., Rita said, "I have done my home work"., Rita said that she had done her home work., Teacher said, "I have been reading a novel"., Teacher said that he had been reading a novel., Mr Wilson said, "I will go to Germany tomorrow"., Mr Wilson said that he would go to Germany the next day., Rashmi said, "I must go now.", Rashmi said that she must (or) had to go then., Tom said, "The sun rises in the East"., Tom said that the sun rises in the East., "I will work hard to get first class" said Liza, Liza said she would work hard to get first class., "You can do this work easily" said Sam to Tom, Sam told Tom that he could do that work easily., She says, "I am happy to be here this morning.", She says that she is happy to be there that morning., "I'm going to the gym now" said Donald, Donald said that he was going to the gym then., "Don't talk in the class." said Mr Wilson to the boys., Mr. Wilson advised the boys not to talk in the class., "Please give me something to eat. I am hungry" the beggar, said to the lady., The beggar requested the lady to give him something to eat, and said that he was hungry., "Be careful" said the man to the servant., The man ordered the servant to be careful., "Bring me some juice" said Sam to Tom., Sam asked Tom to bring him some juice., "Won't you help me to carry this box?" said the porter to the, man., The porter asked the man if he would not help him to carry, that box., Shiela said to Riya, "Why didn't you attend the meeting, yesterday?", Shiela asked Riya why she had not attended the meeting the, day before., "How often do you go to the movies?" said Donald to Deb., Donald asked Deb how often she went to the movies., , o, , 1), , b, , EXERCISES, , 22) Sam said to Tom, "Do you like strawberries?", Sam asked Tom if he liked strawberries., 23) "O, what a beautiful flower that is!" said Shiela., Shiela exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful flower., 24) "What a horrible sight!" They all exclaimed., They all exclaimed that it was a very horrible sight., 25) "Alas! I have lost my purse" said he., He exclaimed sorrowfully that he had lost his purse., 26) "How beautiful she is!" said Sam., Sam exclaimed joyfully that she was very beautiful., 27) She said, "Where is he going?"., She asked where he was going., 28) She said, "Shiela, when is the next train.", She asked Shiela when the next bus was., 29) 'Is anyone there?' the beggar asked., The beggar asked if anyone was there., 30) The doctor said, "Lie down, Harman.", The doctor asked Harman to lie down., 31) The magician said, "Don't move, boys.", The magician asked the boys not to move., 32) The constable said, "Please say nothing about this.", The constable asked him to say nothing about that., 33) "I don't know the way. Do you?" she asked., She said that she didn't know the way and asked him if he, did., 34) The magician said, "Oh! It's a snake. Don't go near it, boys.", The magician exclaimed with disgust that it was a snake and, told the boys not to go near it., 35) "If the floods get any worse we must leave the village", the, Mayor said. (must = will have to), The Mayor said that if the floods got any worse they would, have to leave the village., 36) "I have just received a letter", she said; "I must go home at, once"., She said that she had just received a letter and would have, to go home at once., 37) "I'm off to the party. Where are you going?", He said that he was off to the party and wanted to know, where I was going., 38) Selena said to the neighbour, "Did you find the broom, anywhere?", Selena asked the neighbour if she had found the broom, anywhere., 39) Teacher said to students, "Have you prepared well for the, test?", Teacher asked students if they had prepared well for the, test., 40) Mr. Wilson said to the driver, "Can you take me to the zoo, now?", Mr. Wilson asked the driver if he could take him to the zoo, then., 41) The policeman said to Rita, "Are you in such a hurry to ride, the bike without helmet?" The policeman asked Rita if she

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The climate of India is hotter than France., û, The climate of India is hotter than that of France., ü, (Here the comparison is between the climates of two, countries (India and France) and not between the climate of, India and the country of France)., 6. His room's doors are locked., û, The doors of his room are locked., ü, (Normally use 'of the' form, like 'wheels of the car', etc.), 7. John absented from the office yesterday., û, John absented himself from the office yesterday., ü, 8. I have a good news for you., û, I have good news for you., ü, ("News" is uncountable, which means that not only is it, followed by a singular verb, but you also cannot say "a, news.", 9. The boys leave the school at four o'clock., û, The boys leave school at four o'clock., ü, (Daily routine, not leaving for any specific purpose), 10. They realized where their weak points were and how to get, rid of them., û, They realized where their weak points were and how they, could get rid of them., ü, (A fragment with a Missing Subject; hence, an appropriate, subject to form an independent clause included)., 11. While doing the work, there are obstacles ahead., û, , b, , COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH, , o, , 45), , o, , 44), , While doing the work, they met with obstacles., ü, (Needs to revise a dangling modifier by naming the, appropriate doer of the action as the subject of the main, clause), It is everybody's duty to respect their motherland., û, It is everybody's duty to respect his motherland., ü, He cannot set a foot in my house., û, He cannot set foot in my house., ü, (The idiom is 'set foot in' and not 'set a foot in'), Either of them are to go., û, Either of them is to go., ü, (Technically, "either" is singular but informally and in, conversation, you'll hear "either of them are")., Andamans are a group of islands., û, The Andamans are a group of islands., ü, ('The' is used with the places consisting many Islands; for, example The Bahamas, The Philippines, The Maldives, The, West Indies etc.), Police was unable to catch the thief., û, Police were unable to catch the thief., ü, (The word "police" has no singular noun form. Other words, that take no singular form include pants, trousers, scissors)., Shiela pretended to not recognize the man in the market. û, Shiela pretended not to recognize the man in the market. ü, She neither speaks English nor French., û, She speaks neither English nor French., ü, (Here neither modifies the verb 'speak' whereas it should, modify the language English), Fire broke out in our neighbourhood., û, A fire broke out in our neighbourhood., ü, (While fire, as a substance, is uncountable, but 'a fire broke, out' gives a mental image of a single fire), His heart sank and could hardly stand., û, His heart sank and he could hardly stand., ü, (A fragment with a Missing Subject; hence, an appropriate, subject to form an independent clause included)., All I know is my friend is right., û, All I know is that my friend is right., ü, (Here the verb 'is' connected with reporting can be followed, by a that-clause acting as the direct object), He has not yet gone to the bed., û, He has not yet gone to bed., ü, (Go to bed means to lie down to sleep, to put oneself in one's, bed while go to the bed means not necessarily preparing for, sleep)., He made very wise decision., û, He made a very wise decision., ü, They had better to go now., û, They had better go now., ü, (The verb form is always had, not have and is shorten to'd, better in informal situations. It is followed by the infinitive, without 'to')., b, , 43), , h, , 42), , was in such a hurry to ride the bike without helmet., Dilbert said to me, "why are you wasting your time?", Dilbert asked me why I was wasting my time., Sam said to Shiela, "when will you start from Jaipur?", Sam asked Shiela when she would start from Jaipur., Father said to son, "where were you this morning?", Father asked son where he had been that morning., The policeman said to John, "who were you waiting for?", The policeman asked John who he had been waiting for., , a, , 116

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , French either)., 38. The polar bear is not used to live in hot places., û, The polar bear is not used to living in hot places., ü, ('Be used to' is followed by a noun (or pronoun) or the gerund, - the 'ing' form of a verb: I can't get used to getting up so, early.), 39. How much is the price of this watch?, û, How much is this watch? or How much does this watch cost?, ü, 40. She sent a word that she would come late., û, She sent word that she would come late., ü, (The word 'word' means news or a message: We got word of, their plan from a former colleague)., 41. Nobody is bound to suffering., û, Nobody is bound to suffer., ü, (Bound after verb + to infinitive means certain or extremely, likely to happen: You're bound to forget people's names, often)., 42. Have you read the Shakespeare's Macbeth?, û, Have you read Shakespeare's Macbeth?, ü, 43. She rarely goes to theatre., û, She rarely goes to the theatre., ü, ('The' the definite article is used because you're talking about, something 'definite')., 44. Adams invited me to a party., û, The Adams invited me to a party., ü, (If you are referring some members of a family, you make it, plural by adding 'the' in the beginning)., 45. Shiela felt sorry about the street children but she did not voice.û, Shiela felt sorry about the street children but she did not voice it., ü, (The sentence is incomplete without the objective case 'it')., 46. He was astonished by her sudden resignation., û, He was astonished at her sudden resignation., ü, (If you are astonished by something, you are very surprised, about it: I was astonished by his stupidity. Here contextual, use is 'at'., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , rd, , ü, , (To make a judgement about some aspect of someone or, something; (Upon is formal and less commonly used than, on.), 48. Do you want to try these new skates?, Do you want to try out these new skates?, , û, ü, , ('Try out' means to undergo a competitive qualifying test; to, test or use something experimentally)., 49. I enjoyed during the holidays., I enjoyed myself during the holidays., , û, ü, , m, o, , The judge has decided upon the case., , û, , .c, s, , 47. The judge has decided the case., , s, , re, p, , 25. He succeeded to get the prize., û, He succeeded in getting the prize., ü, (Gerund is used as nouns for objects of verbs and, prepositions: Did she succeed in solving the problem?), 26. No one can avoid to make mistakes., û, No one can avoid making mistakes., ü, 27. Mother was busy to prepare dinner., û, Mother was busy preparing dinner., ü, 28. Please tell him don't come now., û, Please tell him not to come now., ü, 29. We will tolerate no interference with our internal affairs. û, We will tolerate no interference in our internal affairs. ü, (The noun 'interference' will take the preposition 'in': She, was infuriated by his mother's constant interference.), 30. I saw him to play., û, I saw him play., ü, There are two patterns of these sentences: 1) I saw him, play.= I saw him play throughout the game. 2) I saw him, playing.= I saw him on the field but but I do not know whether, he actually finished the action), 31. Rita is incapable to complete the work on her own., û, Rita is incapable of completing the work on her own., ü, (If someone is incapable of doing something, they are unable, to do it. You do not say that someone is 'incapable to do', something)., 32. This park is belonged to every resident., û, This park belongs to every resident., ü, (Belong is followed by to which means 'to be bound to (a, person, place, or club) by ties of affection, dependence,, allegiance, or membership), 33. The answer of this question is not so easy., û, The answer to this question is not so easy., ü, (The answer to the question is the normal grammatical form, like key to the problem)., 34. Water composes of hydrogen and oxygen., û, Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen., ü, (Be composed of something means to be formed from various, things: Air is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen)., 35. Herman looks cheerfully., û, Herman looks cheerful., ü, (Look- intransitive verb should be followed by an adjective, 'cheerful' and not an adverb 'cheerfully')., 36. What is the difference of these two places?, û, What is the difference between these two places?, ü, (When you make difference between two or more things,, you use 'between': What's the difference between an ape, and a monkey?), 37. I didn't see him too., û, I didn't see him either., ü, ('Either' is used in negative sentences to add an agreeing, thought: Tom doesn't speak French. Sam doesn't speak, , 117, , a, , English Language Supplement

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , English Language Supplement, h, , û, ü, , rd, , 63., , (There are words like square and not 'more square' or round, and not 'more round' similarly, it is perfect or imperfect, unique, or not unique etc.), 53. This movie is the most unique of all., This movie is unique., 54. This bicycle cost me hundred dollars?, This bicycle cost me a hundred dollars?, , û, ü, û, ü, , (If you spell out dollars, it would be usual to also spell out a, hundred or one hundred: You owe me a hundred dollars or, you owe me $100)., 55. He has good knowledge of Botany., He has a good knowledge of Botany., , 64., , ü, , û, ü, , 56. French are industrious and frugal., û, The French are industrious and frugal., ü, (French means of, relating to, or characteristic of France or, its people or culture; The French denotes peoples of the, France (functioning as plural) the natives or inhabitants of, France collectively)., 57. She likes to play the badminton., û, She likes to play badminton., ü, 58. The blue is my favourite colour., û, Blue is my favourite colour., ü, 59. The dogs are faithful animals., û, Dogs are faithful animals., ü, (We only use 'the' with general plural nouns when we are, referring to a specific set within a general class of people or, things: Books are so important in my life. (= all books in, general). The books were all over the floor. (= specific books, (that you and I know)., 60. Sheila did not answer to his question., û, Sheila did not answer his question., ü, ('To answer to' as a phrasal verb meaning 'be accountable, to': If she doesn't behave properly, she'll have to answer to, me. 'I'll answer your email' means replying., 61. I bought a story book to read it., û, I bought a story book to read., ü, , 65., , Neither of them won the election., , ü, , (Additive phrases (both, also, too, etc.) are not used when, overall meaning of them is to negate)., 66. Each of these girls sing very well., Each of these girls sings very well., , û, ü, , (The subject of such sentences is each, which is a singular, noun. The phrase 'of these girls' modifies each, but it doesn't, turn it into a plural noun. It just specifies a group which the, subject is a part of)., 67. We all had not been invited., , û, , None of us had been invited., , ü, , (In negative sentences we do not normally use 'both'. Instead,, we use neither. Similarly, don't use 'all', use 'none'. Consider, none as singular when emphasis is on a single entity in a, group, but consider none to be plural when you want to, emphasize more than one: None of us is/are going to the, banquet)., 68. One should love his country., One should love one's country., , û, ü, , (To avoid gender bias, use generic pronouns: "While one is, reading, one should always wear his glasses.", 69. 'Have you got a house?' 'No, I haven't got.', , û, , 'Have you got a house?' 'No, I haven't.' / 'No, I don't have one'., ü, (In US English: You have a pencil, don't you? and in the UK:, You've got a pencil, haven't you?, 70. I said her to behave., , û, , I told her to behave., , ü, , 71. He told that he would be visiting Father on weekend., , û, , He said that he would be visiting Father on weekend., , ü, , (Use 'tell' with a personal object and 'said' when there is no, personal object)., 72. Hardly the sun had risen when we set out., , û, , m, o, , Tom's project is better than/ superior to Sam's., , û, , .c, s, , 52. Tom's project is more perfect than Sam's., , s, , (Coordinating conjunctions 'that' and 'wh- question words, do not come together)., , re, p, , ü, , 62., , o, .w, , They may not realize how important time is., , b, , û, , o, , 51. They may not realize that how important time is., , o, , (When 'although' as a subordinate conjunction to introduce, a subordinate clause is used, there must be a main clause to, complete the sentence)., , (An objective pronoun functions as the object of a verb or, preposition, as distinguished from a subject or subjective, pronoun, which is the subject of a verb)., David has just been commissioned as the captain., û, David has just been commissioned as captain., ü, You are no exceptional., û, You are no exception., ü, (Exceptional is an adjective: an exceptional student; exception, is a noun: Men are usually quite good at mountaineering but, Sam is the exception)., He will be great help for you., û, He will be of great help to you., ü, ('Of great help to you' is grammatical), Both of them did not win the election., û, b, , 50. Although he was ill, but he went to work as usual., Although he was ill, he went to work as usual., , a, , 118

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 86., , 87., , 88., , 89., , 90., , 91., , 92., , m, o, , 85., , .c, s, , 82., , 84., , s, , 81., , re, p, , 80., , rd, , 79., , 83., , o, .w, , 78., , b, , 77., , o, , 76., , o, , 75., , (Never means at no time before now, and is the same as not, ..... ever: (I have never visited Berlin; 'ever' is used in, questions, negative questions and with 'the first time')., The movie is too interesting., û, The movie is very interesting., ü, (Too means 'more than enough'; do not use in the sense of, very or much), This hardly won liberty cannot be lightly abandoned. û, This hard won liberty cannot be lightly abandoned., ü, ('Hard-won is one-word adjective which means won with toil, or difficulty; 'hardly' is an adverb meaning 'scarcely')., She was much happy to see him., û, She was very happy to see him., ü, (Don't use 'much' with positive adjectives: She is much, intelligent (incorrect) say, she is very intelligent. Similarly,, don't use 'very' with comparative adjectives. Instead, use, much, far, very much, a lot, lots, rather, a little, a bit etc.: a bit, more sensible. (NOT very more sensible), No one writes as neat as Susan does., û, No one writes as neatly as Susan does., ü, ('Neat' is an adjective which cannot modify a verb i.e. 'write';, 'neatly' meaning 'with neatness' is an adverb which correctly, modifies the verb 'write' )., The grandmother is living miserly., û, The grandmother is living in a miserly way., ü, (Not all words ending in -ly are adverbs like miserly is an, adjective), The receptionist sat on her desk., û, The receptionist sat at her desk., ü, (Use 'sit' at a table, but on a chair, on a bench, on a sofa, etc;, in an arm-chair, in a tree or up a tree. However, a bird sometime, s perches (sits) on a tree)., Sam took his younger sister with the hand., û, Sam took his younger sister by the hand., ü, (Also hold by, catch by, seize by, snatch by, grasp by)., Everybody must conform with the rules., û, Everybody must conform to the rules., ü, ('Conform' means 'to comply with rules, standards, or laws':, conform to hygiene regulations; in some special usages, 'conform with' is used: changes have to conform with, international classifications)., The Himalayas are covered by snow., û, The Himalayas are covered with/in snow., ü, ("Covered by" usually means that the covering actually, hides the thing that is covered (it may be a sheet, a lid, a, curtain): Covered by blankets)., Gina was disappointed from her daughter., û, Gina was disappointed with/in her daughter., ü, b, , 74., , h, , 73., , Hardly had the sun risen when we set out. OR The sun had, hardly risen when we set out., ü, (If hardly, scarcely, barely and no sooner are in the initial, position, the subject and auxiliary are inverted: Hardly had, we arrived home when the doorbell rang. = We had hardly, arrived home when the doorbell rang.), Not only she speaks English but also Chinese., û, She speaks not only English but also Chinese., ü, (For proper parallel structure, the verb following the subject, must precede 'not only' so that it applies to both parallel, phrases- English and Chinese)., It is high time she improves her behaviour., û, It is high time she improved her behaviour., ü, (After It's time / It's high time, use a past tense to refer to the, present), Suppose, if she arrives late, you will miss the train., û, Suppose she arrives late, you will miss the train., ü, (Use suppose, supposing and what if + present verb form to, make suggestions about what might happen. Suppose and, if do not come together)., He did good in the exams., û, He did well in the exams., ü, (Good is an adjective and a verb cannot be modified by an, adjective. Well is an adverb and it goes after the verb or verb, + object)., She speaks French good., She speaks French well., (Good is an adjective and goes before a noun. An adjective, cannot be used to modify a verb. 'Well' is an adverb and it, usually goes after the verb or verb + object)., This dress is inferior than that., û, This dress is inferior to that., ü, Sam is junior than Tom., û, Sam is junior to Tom., ü, (The comparatives senior, junior, superior, inferior etc. are, followed by to and not than: His first movie is superior to his, latest. However, with other comparative adjectives, than is, usually used in such constructions: His first movie is bigger, than his latest)., It was bitter cold that night., û, It was bitterly cold that night., ü, (Cold is itself an adjective; hence, can be modified by an, adverb 'bitterly' and not by an adjective i.e. 'bitter')., She sang sweet., û, She sang sweetly., ü, (Wrong us of adjective in place of adverb), I ever remember having met a more interesting man., û, I never remember having met a more interesting man., ü, , 119, , a, , English Language Supplement

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o, , o, , b, , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, rd, , PRACTICE SET - 1, 1., , PASSAGE, We should preserve Nature to preserve life and beauty. A beautiful, landscape, full of green vegetation, will not just attract our attention, but will fill us with infinite satisfaction. Unfortunately, because of, modernization, much of nature is now yielding to towns, roads, and industrial areas. In a few places some natural reserves are, now being carved out to avert the danger of destroying nature, completely. Man will perish without nature, so modern man should, continue this struggle to save plants, which give us oxygen., Moreover, Nature is essential to man’s health., 8., What does ‘Nature’ in the passage mean ?, (a) Countryside covered with plants and trees, (b) Physical power that created the world, (c) Inherent things that determine character, (d) Practical study of plants and animals, 9., Which one of the following is the correct statement ?, According to the passage, (a) beauty is only skin-deep, (b) everything is beautiful in its natural state, (c) there is beauty in Nature, (d) Nature is a moray teacher, 10. What does the writer suggest ?, (a) We should not modernize, so that Nature can be, preserved, (b) While modernizing we should be careful not to destroy, Nature completely, (c) All Nature has been destroyed by modern living, (d) Carving out Natural reserves will hamper the growth, of industries, 11. What does ‘struggle’ in the passage mean ?, (a) Man’s struggle to exist in the world, (b) Man’s struggle to save Nature, (c) Man’s struggle to catch up with modern trends, (d) Man’s struggle to conserve oxygen, 12. Why a beautiful landscape ‘will fill us with infinite, satisfaction’ ?, (a) We love beauty, , 2., , Although I was _________ of his plans, I encouraged him,, because there was no one else who was willing to help., (a) sceptical, , (b) remorseful, , (c) fearful, , (d) excited, , You have no business to _________ pain on a weak and, poor person., (a) inflict, (c) direct, , 3., , (b) put, (d) force, , Her uncle died in a car accident. He was quite rich. She, suddenly _________ all her uncle’s money., (a) succeeded, (c) gave, , (b) caught, (d) inherited, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4-5) : Each question below consists of a word, in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning, to the words in capital letters., 4., , REPAST, (a) Past, (c) Peacefulness, , 5., , (b) Fond memories, (d) Meal, , ABEYANCE, (a) Temporary suspension, (b) Abstinence, (c) Hatred, (d) Memory, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-7) : Each question below consists of a word, in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning, to the words in capital letters., 6., , SUPPLICATE, (a) Short of supply, (b) To be arrogant, (c) To be tolerant, (d) To fall on lean days, , 7., , TERSE, (a) Detailed, (c) Advanced, , (b) Nasty, (d) Impure, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 8-12): Read the given passage, and then, answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your, , (b) It is full of green vegetation, (c) It will ensure our future existence, (d) It will show our command over Nature, , m, o, , answers based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the, author only., , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-3) : Fill in the blanks with the appropriate, word or group of words from the options given below.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Practice Set-1, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 19-21) : In questions given below out of four, alternatives. Choose the one which can be substitued for the, given word/sentence., o, , o, , b, , (b) Epistle, , 20., , (a), but returned / as he could not endure the, (b), , (b) Omniscient, (c) Irrestible, (d) Insolvent, 21., , 22., , (a) Pessenger, (c) Pasanger, , (b) Passenger, (d) Pesanger, , 23., , (a) Benefitted, (c) Benefited, , (b) Benifited, (d) Benefeted, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24-25) : In the following questions four, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and, underlined in the sentence., 24., , Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost, their sales., (a) Advertise, (b) cater to the public taste, , (d), , (c) attempt to appeal to popular taste, , 17. She inquired whether anyone seen her baby., (b), , (c), , (d) depend upon the public for approval, , No error, , 25., , (d), 18. When I went outdoor I found frost everywhere., (b), , Which is undertaken in a good faith, Which is undertaken in a bad faith, Which is undertaken after a long delay, Which is not undertaken at all, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-23) : Find the correctly spelt words., , weather there. / No error, , (a), , Malafide case is one, (a), (b), (c), (d), , (c), , (a), , One who eats everything, (a) Omnivorous, , (a) have been waiting (b) had waited, (c) has been waiting (d) No improvement, , 16. He went to England to work as a doctor, , m, o, , (d) Epitaph, , (a) did they speak, (b) they will speak, (c) they had spoken (d) No improvement, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-19) : In this section, you are required to, spot errors in sentences. Each sentence is divided into three, parts. Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error, in any of the parts. No sentence has more than one error. Some of, the sentences do not have any error. When you find an error in a, sentence, the letter indicated under that part of the sentence is, the answer and therefore the same may be marked on the separate, Answer Sheet. If there is no error in any part., , .c, s, , (c) Epilogue, , 14. Not a word they spoke to the unfortunate about victims of, the earthquake., , 15. The poor villagers have waited in bitter cold for more than, four hours now., , s, , (b) are killed, (d) No improvement, , re, p, , (a) Epitome, , 13. More than one person was killed in the accident., (a) were killed, (c) have been killed, , Words inscribed on tomb, , rd, , 19., , o, .w, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 13-15) : Look at the underlined part of each, sentence. Below each sentence, three possible situations for the, underlined part are given. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than, the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet, against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of these, substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response, on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No Improvement" response will be, signified by the letter (d)., , h, , a, , PS-2, , (c), , Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew, in his own juice., (a) Make a stew, (b) Boil, , No error, , (c) Suffer in his own juice, , (d), , (d) Suffer for his own act

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (b) The word struggle here refers to the efforts required to, save the nature., (c) It will ensure future existence if we preserve nature., (a) More than one person were killed in the accident., (a) Not a word did they speak to the unfortunate victims, of the earthquake., (a) The poor villagers have been waiting in bitter cold for, more than four hours now., (d), (c) She inquired whether anyone had seen her baby., (b) When I went outdoors, I found frost everywhere., (d) 20 (a) 21. (b), 22. (b), (c) 24. (c) 25. (d), rd, , m, o, , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , 16., 17., 18., 19., 23., , o, .w, , 15., , b, , 12., 13., 14., , o, , 11., , o, , The word ‘sceptical’ means suspicious or doubtful., The word ‘inflict’ means burden someone with or impose., The word ‘inherit’ means become heir to or take over., ‘Repast’ means ‘meal’., ‘Abeyance’ means ‘not being used for a period of time’., ‘Supplicate’ means to be humble or requestful., ‘Terse’ means brief and straighforward., Nature here denotes a beautiful landscape, full of green, vegetation., (c) The author is highlighting the nature's beauty., (b) The author mentions the impact of modernization and, that we should be more careful not to destroy Nature, while modernizing., , b, , 9., 10., , (a), (a), (d), (d), (a), (b), (a), (a), , h, , Hints & Explanations, 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., , PS-3, , a, , Practice Set-1

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Practice Set-2, , o, o, .w, , b, rd, , PRACTICE SET - 2, , o, , b, , h, , a, , PS-4, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-7) : In the following questions four, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and, underlined in the sentence., 6., , The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects., (a) Highlight, (b) show, (c) Offer, (d) promise, , I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining, his life., (a) wasting his money, (b) becoming overgenerous, (c) overtaxing his energies, (d) losing his objectives, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 8-10) : In questions given below out of four, alternatives. Choose the one which can be substitued for the, given word/sentence., 8., , 9., , 10., , The custom or practice of having more than one husband at, same time, (a) Polygyny, (b) Polyphony, (c) Polyandry, (d) Polychromy, Tending to move away from the centre or axis, (a) Centrifugal, (b) Centripetal, (c) Axiomatic, (d) Awry, Teetotaller means, (a) One who abstains from theft, (b) One who abstains from meat, (c) One who abstains from taking wine, (d) One who abstains from malice, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-12) : In this section, you are required to, spot errors in sentences. Each sentence is divided into three, parts. Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error, in any of the parts. No sentence has more than one error. Some of, the sentences do not have any error. When you find an error in a, sentence, the letter indicated under that part of the sentence is, the answer and therefore the same may be marked on the separate, Answer Sheet. If there is no error in any part, mark (d) as the, answer., 11., , 12., , These are his, conclusion remarks., (a), (b), (c), No error, (d), The shopkeeper offered either to exchange, (a), the goods or refund the money. No error, (b), (c), (d), , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 13-15) : Look at the underlined part of each, sentence. Below each sentence, three possible situations for the, underlined part are given. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better, than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer, , m, o, , Deriving your authority from the government, your position would, secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a, service where official rank carries so much weight. This would, secure to you every attention and comfort on your way and there,, together with a complete submission to your orders., I know these things are a matter of indifference to you except, so far as they may further the great objects you have in view, but, they are of importance in themselves, and of every importance to, those who have a right to take an interest in your personal position, and comfort., 1., The above passage most probably is a part of a, (a) speech, (b) official communication, (c) written report, (d) personal letter, 2., The writer’s attitude towards the person addressed is, characterised by, (a) officiousness, (b) flattery, (c) humility, (d) arrogance, 3., The person addressed is most likely a, (a) social worker, (b) government servant, (c) commercial agent, (d) foreign dignitary, 4., The writer is asking his reader to accept, (a) great objects, (b) a respected position, (c) an official rank, (d) a significant assignment, 5., ‘The great objects’ in the passage means, (a) Significant items, (b) Noble goals, (c) Precious merchandise, (d) Objects of praise, , 7., , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : Read the following passage and answer, the questions that follows–.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (d) Eflorescence, (b) Allienate, (d) Alienatte, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-25): In the following questions, sentences, are given with blanks to be filled with appropriate word(s)., Choose the correct alternative form the given options and, indicate it., 22. It is not fair to cast ....... on honest and innocent persons., (a) aspiration, (b) aspersions, (c) inspiration, (d) adulation, 23. No country can .......... to practice a constant, rigid foreign, policy in view of the world power dynamics., (a) obliviate, (c) afford, , (b) anticipate, (d) envisage, , 24. The skill and ease with which he repaired the machine, proved tha he is a/an ...... mechanic., (a) able, (b) handy, (c) nimble, (d) competent, 25. The prisoner was released on ....... for good behaviour., (a) probation, (c) parole, , (b) bail, (d) grounds, , m, o, , (c) Efllorescence, 21. (a) Aliennate, (c) Alienate, , .c, s, , (b) Efflorescence, , s, , 20. (a) Efflorascence, , re, p, , (b) reprimand, (d) allege, , DIRECTIONS: (Qs. 20-21) Choose the correct spelling of the, given word., rd, , 18. INDICT, (a) condemn, (c) acquit, , o, .w, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 18-19): Pick out the opposite meaning or, antonym of the words given below:, , b, , (b) charity, (d) worship, , o, , (b) delight, (d) overcome, , (b) stimulate, (d) eradicate, , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-17): Pick out the nearest correct meaning, or synonym of the words given below:, , b, , 13. I am used to hard work., (a) work hard, (b) work hardly, (c) hard working, (d) No improvement, 14. Twenty kilometres are not a great distance in these days of, fast moving vehicles., (a) is not a great distance, (b) is no distance, (c) aren't a great distance, (d) No improvement, 15. They were working as usually., (a) usual, (b) as usual, (c) usually, (d) No improvement, , 19. VACILLATE, (a) amplify, (c) consistent, , h, , Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of, these substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your, response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No Improvement" response, will be signified by the letter (d)., , 16. RECUPERATE, (a) recapture, (c) recover, 17. ALMS, (a) blessings, (c) prayers, , PS-5, , a, , Practice Set-2

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o, , o, , b, , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, rd, , PRACTICE SET - 3, , An accomplice is a partner in ___________., (a) business, (b) crime, (c) construction, (d) gambling, 2. A person who pretends to be what he is not is called, an___________., (a) imbiber, (b) impresario, (c) imitator, (d) imposter, 3. His ___________ nature would not lot him leave his office, before 5 p.m., (a) honest, (b) selfish, (c) unscrupulous, (d) conscientious, 4. The Committee’s appeal to the people for money __________, little response., (a) evoked, (b) provided, (c) provoked, (d) prevented, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 5-6) : Each question below consists of a word, in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning, to the words in capital letters., 5., , 6., , IMPETUS, (a) Courage, (c) Arrogance, PHILANDERER, (a) Time waster, (c) Male flirt, , (b) Impatience, (d) Driving energy, (b) Spendthrift, (d) Wanderer, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7-8) : Each question below consists of a word, in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning, to the words in capital letters., 7., , 8., , PROCRASTINATE, (a) To be prompt, (c) To teach, PROCLIVITY, (a) Speed, (c) Disgust, , (b) To adjudicate, (d) To help others, (b) Weakness, (d) Disinclination, , PASSAGE, The New Year is a time for resolutions. Mentally at least, most of, us could compile formidable lists of do’s and don’ts. The same, old favourites recur year in and year out with monotonous regularity., Past experience has taught us that certain accomplishments are, beyond attainment. If we remain inveterate smokers, it is only, because we have so often experienced the frustration that results, from failure. Most of us fail in our efforts at self-improvement, because our schemes are too ambitious and we never have time, to carry them out. We also make the fundamental error of, announcing our resolutions to everybody so that we look even, more foolish when we slip back into our old bad ways., 9., The author seems to think that others, (a) feel happy when we slip back to our old ways., (b) do not really want us to improve ourselves., (c) are ready to tease and laugh at our attempts., (d) might embarrass us by praising our attempts., 10. The author says that most of us fail in our attempts at selfimprovement because, (a) we set too high goals for ourselves., (b) we do not have the persistence of mind., (c) our nature is such that we cannot become perfect., (d) certain imperfections have become a part and parcel, of our lives., 11. The author seems to imply that many are inveterate smokers, because, (a) they have not really tried to give up smoking, (b) they know from past experience that they can never, succeed in their attempt to give up, (c) they want to forget the frustration of not smoking, (d) they do not have the will power to stop smoking, 12. The same old favourites recur ... with monotonous, regularity’ implies that, (a) we want to be so perfect that we include some items, regularly, (b) we have been so regularly doing certain things that, they have become monotonous, (c) in spite of repeated failures, we still would like to try, one more time, (d) some favourite actions if repeated often could become, monotonous, , m, o, , 1., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 9-13) : Read the passage and then answer, the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers, based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author, only., , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-4) : Each of the question in this section, has a sentence with a blank space and four words given after, the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most, appropriate for the blank space and indicate your choice on, the Answer Sheet.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , (d), , rd, , (c), , o, .w, , No error., , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20-21): In questions given below out of four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given word/sentence., (a) Imbecility, , (b) Cataract, , (c) Dotage, , (d) Superannuation, , That which cannot be corrected, (a) Unintelligible, , (b) Indelible, , (c) Illegible, , (d) Incorrigible, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-23) : In the following questions four, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and, underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best, expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase., 22., , Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were, tipped off in a advance., (a) Toppled over, (b) Bribed, (c) Given advance information, (d) Threatened, , 23., , I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder., (a) scolded me, , (b) insulted me, , (c) abused me, , (d) ignored me, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24-25): Find the correctly spelt words., 24., 25., , (a) Foreign, , (b) Foreine, , (c) Fariegn, , (d) Forein, , (a) Ommineous, , (b) Omineous, , (c) Ominous, , (d) Omenous, , m, o, , 21., , Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool, , .c, s, , 20., , s, , re, p, , 17. My detailed statement is respectively, (a), (b), submitted. No error., (c), (d), 18. I am waiting for my friend since this morning., (a), (b), (c), No error., (d), , for the last five years., , o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17-19): Each question in this section has a, sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c)., Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any, underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet, against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find, no error, your response should be indicated as (d)., , (a), , my constituency, (b), , o, , 14. If I were you, I would do it at once., (a) was, (b) am, (c) would be, (d) No improvement, 15. They set a strong guard, lest anyone could escape., (a) would, (b) might, (c) should, (d) No improvement, 16. The matter called up an explanation of his conduct., (a) out, (b) in, (c) for, (d) No improvement, , He is representing, , b, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 14-16) : Look at the underlined part of each, sentence. Below each sentence, three possible substitutions for, the underlined part are given. If one of them (i.e.,) (a), (b) or (c), is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on, the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or, (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate, (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus,‘No, improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d)., , 19., , h, , 13. The phrase ‘formidable lists of do’s and don’ts’ means that, (a) the bad points of our character are formidable., (b) the list is so long that it is frightening., (c) the things that need to be included is frightening., (d) the realisation that we are so imperfect is frightening., , Practice Set-3, , a, , PS-8

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, m, o, , .c, s, , 20., 23., , s, , 17., 18., 19., , re, p, , 13., 14., 15, 16., , (d) ‘Proclivity’ means a natural tendency (or inclination), to do something., (c) The author says that we look even more foolish when, we slip back into our old bad ways., (b) The author says we fail in our attempts because we, never have time to carry them out., (d) The word inveterate means having a particular habit, that is long-established and unlikely to change., (c) The author implies that despite our repeated failures, we still try one more time., (b) The word formidable means inspiring fear or respect., (d) If I were you, I would do it at once., (c) They set a strong guard, lest anyone should escape., (c) The matter called for an explanation of his conduct., Incorrect preposition is used., (b) My detailed statement is respectfully submitted., (a) I have been waiting for my friend since morning., (a) He has been representing my constituency for the, past five years., (c) 21. (d), 22. (c), (d) 24. (a), 25. (c), rd, , 7., , 12., , o, .w, , 6., , 11., , b, , 5., , 10., , o, , 4., , 9., , o, , 3., , 8., , b, , 2., , (b) An accomplice is a partner in crime. Thus option (b) is, the answer., (d) Imbiber means one who absorbs something. Impresario, means a person who organizes concert and plays., Imitator is the one who copies another person., Imposter is the pretender, so correct answer is option, (d)., (d) Honest means truthful. Selfish is a person who just thinks, about himself. Unscrupulous means dishonest., Conscientious means diligent or hardworking. Looking, at the sentence, it is understood that the person is, very hardworking. Thus option (d) is the best answer., (a) Evoke means bring to mind and when a response is, needed. Thus clearly option (a) is the answer. Provided, means given with. Provoked means to incite. Prevent, means to stop. Thus these meanings do not fit here., (d) ‘Impetus’ means ‘something that encourages a process, or activity.’, (c) ‘Philanderer’ means ‘a man who has sexual relations, with different women.’, (a) ‘Procrastinate’ means to delay or linger in a decision., ‘Prompt’ means done without delay., , h, , Hints & Explanations, 1., , PS-9, , a, , Practice Set-3

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , Practice Set-4, , o, o, .w, , b, rd, , PRACTICE SET - 4, , o, , b, , h, , a, , PS-10, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-8) : In the following questions four, alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and, underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best, expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase., , 7., , 8., , He passed himself off as a noble man., (a) Was regarded as, (b) Pretended to be, (c) Was thought to be, (d) Was looked upon, This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months, and must therefore be decided one way or the other., (a) going on slowly, (b) hotly debated, (c) stuck up, (d) ignored, In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die, in harness., (a) die on a horse back, (b) die in the battlefield, (c) die while still working, (d) die with honour, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 9-11): In questions given below out of four, alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the, given word/sentence., 9., , 10., , 11., , That which cannot be corrected, (a) Unintelligible, (b) Indelible, (c) Illegible, (d) Incorrigible, The study of ancient societies, (a) Anthropology, (b) Archaeology, (c) History, (d) Ethnology, A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning, power, (a) Expert, (b) Intellectual, (c) Snob, (d) Literate, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 12-14) : Look at the underlined part of each, sentence. Below each sentence, three possible substitutions for, the underlined part are given. If one of them (i.e.,) (a), (b) or (c), is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on, the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or, (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate, (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, ‘No, improvement’ response will be signified by the letter (d)., 12., , 13., , The accused refused having murdered anybody., (a) disagreed, (b) denied, (c) declaimed, (d) No improvement, We need honest workers, not people of redoubtable, integrity., (a) doubting, (b) doubtful, (c) doubtless, (d) No improvement, , m, o, , PASSAGE, Once upon a time I went for a week’s holiday in the Continent with, an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when, the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely, different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday, was over all happiness was over until the world ended. He could, not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came, out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It, wasn’t as if we were parting forever or dying. “Buck up”, I said, “do, buck up”. He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom., 1., What is the Continent in the context of the passage ?, (a) An island, (b) The countryside, (c) Africa, (d) Europe, 2., What does the author mean by ‘buck up’ ?, (a) Buckle yourself up, (b) Stand up, (c) Cheer up, (d) Shut up, 3., Why was the Indian friend plunged in despair ?, (a) He was hopeless, (b) He experienced racial discrimination, (c) He would never be so happy again, (d) He had spent lot of money, 4., What does ‘But in me the Englishman came out strong’ imply, ?, (a) He was a strong Englishman, (b) He had the typical English character, (c) The Englishman went out of him, (d) He started following Indian traditions, 5., What is the author’s intention in the passage?, (a) To contrast the Indian character with the English, character, (b) To show that an Indian is sorrowful, (c) To ridicule the Indian traditions, (d) To praise the Englishman, , 6., , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5): Read the passage, and then answer the, questions based on it. You are required to select your answers, based on the contents of the passage and opinion of the author, only.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, , o, .w, , b, , 22. (a), (c), 23. (a), (c), , Excessive, Exxcesive, Indipensable, Indispansible, , (b), (d), (b), (d), , Exccessive, Excesive, Indipenseble, Indispensable, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 18-19) : Each question below consists of a, word in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning, to the words in capital letters., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24-25) : In this section, you are required to, spot errors in sentences. Each sentence is divided into three, parts. Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error, in any of the parts. No sentence has more than one error. Some of, the sentences do not have any error. When you find an error in a, sentence, the letter indicated under that part of the sentence is, the answer and therefore the same may be marked on the separate, Answer Sheet. If there is no error in any part, mark (d) as the, answer., , 18. GLEAN, (a) To groom, (b) To gather bit by bit, (c) To discover, (d) To polish, 19. TACTILE, (a) Considerate, (b) Strong, (c) Sharp, (d) Pertaining to the organs of touch, , 24. They sit at the window and watch the traffic, (a), (b), (c), No error, (d), 25. I started early for the station lest I, (a), (b), should miss the train, No error, (c), (d), , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-23) : Find the correctly spelt words., , .c, s, , (b) Uneasy, (d) Inappropriate, , s, , (b) Disrespectful, (d) Acute, , re, p, , 20. DEFERENTIAL, (a) Discount, (c) Preconception, 21. FELICITOUS, (a) Unfriendly, (c) Unheard of, , rd, , (a) violation, (b) exercise, (c) violence, (d) security, 17. We have not yet fully realised the _________ consequences, of the war., (a) happy, (b) pleasing, (c) grim, (d) exciting, , o, , 15. The prisoner showed no _________ for his crimes., (a) hatred, (b) obstinacy, (c) remorse, (d) anger, 16. It is inconceivable that in many schools children are, subjected to physical _________ in the nameof discipline., , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20-21) : Each questions below consists of a, word in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning, to the words in capital letters., b, , DIRECTIONS (Q. 15-17) : Each of the following items is followed, by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the, appropriate word or group of words., , h, , 14. By the time he arrived, everybody had gone home., (a) when he arrived, (b) at which he arrived, (c) by which he arrived, (d) No improvement, , PS-11, , a, , Practice Set-4

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, , gone through crime but certainly not for the prisoner., Crime is done in anger and a cause. Obstinacy is, stubbornness. Only emotion that suits the context is, Remorse., If it would have been 'security' then it would have, been 'provided' in the statement not 'subjected'., Exercise does not fit. Violation (to breech) is also out, of place. Use of 'physical' in statement indicates, 'violence'. It fits best in the blank., War is a negative word and it is synonym with mass, destruction, death h ence certainly has grim, consequences. Happy, Pleasing, exciting all have, positive sense; so can not be linked with war., ‘Glean’ means ‘to gather ears of corn left’., ‘Tactile’ means ‘connecting wiht your sense of touch’., 'Deferential' means behaviour that shows respect., ‘Felicitous’ means very suitable or giving a good, result., rd, , 17., , (c), , 18., 19., 20., 21., , (b), (d), (b), (d), , 22., 23., 24., 25., , (a), (d), (b) They sit by the window and watch the traffic., (d) I started early for the station lest I should miss the, train., , m, o, , (c), , .c, s, , 16., , s, , re, p, , 14., 15., , o, , 13., , o, , 6., 9., 12., , b, , 4., 5., , (d) The author narrates the story in the context of Europe., (c) Buck up is an expression for the word cheer up., (a) The Indian friend was being hopeless because the, holiday was over., (b) The author describes the typical English character., (a) The author is trying to highlight the sorrows of Indian, character., (b) 7., (a), 8. (c), (d) 10. (b), 11. (b), (b) The accused denied having murdered anybody., When you refuse something it means you do not, accept it. To refuse to do something is to say that you, won't do that. Where as to deny is something is not, true. To deny somebody something is to refuse to, give it to them., (b) We need honest workers, not people of doubtful, integrity., Redoubtable (adj.) (Of a person): causing fear and, respect, Doubtful : Uncertain, undecided and contingent, often, use to admitting of doubt., (d) By the time he arrived, everybody had gone home., (c) Remorse is an emotion/action/feeling after the crime, is done. Hatred is for the other people who saw/hear/, , h, , Hints & Explanations, 1., 2., 3., , Practice Set-4, , a, , PS-12

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o, , o, , b, , h, , a, , m, rs, , u, , o, , y, o, .w, , b, rd, , PRACTICE SET - 5, , 2., , Happiness consists in being _________what we have?, (a) contented to, (b) contented with, (c) contented for, (d) contented in, His rude behaviour is a _________ his organization., (a) disgrace for, (b) disgrace on, (c) disgrace upon (d) disgrace to, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 3-7) : Read the passage and then answer the, questions based on it. You are required to select your answers, based on the content of the passage and opinion of the author, only., PASSAGE, While I stood drinking in the beauty of this placid scene I became, conscious of an alteration. In a moment the sole porter emerged, from his midday nap, operated a signal that clanked noisily into, position, and then ambled slowly towards me for my return-halfticket, whilst I remarked that his red amiable face and easygoing, gait were in perfect harmony with the tranquil surroundings. A, wisp of smoke on the horizon with a dark snake crawling beneath, it announced the approach of the train. As it drew nearer, the deep, silence of the place was gradually displaced by a creaking of, brakes and a hissing of steam. Save for myself, no one entered the, train and no one alighted. The porter with leisurely expertness,, trundled a couple of milk churns on board, the door was slammed,, the guard signalled to the driver, and we moved off, leaving the, small station once more to its drowsy silence., 3., The meaning of drowsy is, (a) Untidy, (b) Sleepy, (c) Freezing, (d) Drugged, 4., The central idea of the passage is, (a) Leisure and Peace, (b) Hurry and Noise, (c) Activity, (d) The Porter, 5., Who had a midday nap ?, (a) The author, (b) The passenger, (c) The Station-master, (d) The porter, 6., Who/what does first break the silence of the station ?, (a) The train, (b) The porter, (c) The passenger (d) Milk churns, , What does the author suggest by the word ‘placid’ ?, (a) The scene was filled with noise of the train, (b) The place was filled with lively humanity, (c) The place was quite and lonely, (d) The horizon looked smoke laden, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 8-10) : Look at the underlined part of each, sentence. Below each sentence, three possible situations for the, underlined part are given. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better, than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer, Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of, the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your, response on the Answer Sheet. Thus, “No improvement”, response will be signified by the letter (d)., 8., , Those are your new shoes, aren’t they ?, (a) isn’t it ?, (b) is it so ?, (c) are they ?, (d) No improvement, 9., He told to us everything he knew., (a) us everything he knew, (b) us everything he is knowing, (c) us everything he was knowing, (d) No improvement, 10. Unless you do not work hard, you won’t succeed in life., (a) cannot work hard, (b) will not work hard, (c) work hard, (d) No improvement, DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-13) : In this section, you are required to, spot errors in sentences. Each sentence is divided into three, parts. Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error, in any of the parts. No sentence has more than one error. Some of, the sentences do not have any error. When you find an error in a, sentence, the letter indicated under that part of the sentence is, the answer and therefore the same may be marked on the separate, Answer Sheet. If there is no error in any part, response will be, signified by the letter (d)., 11. I wanted to see, whethey they, (a), (b), had actually read the notes. No error, (c), (d), 12. They made him treasurer, because they, considered, (a), (b), him to be honest and efficient No error, (c), (d), , m, o, , 1., , 7., , .c, s, , s, , re, p, , DIRECTIONS (Q. 1-2) : Fill in the blanks with the appropriate, word or group of words.

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, h, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 69-70) : Each questions below consists of a, word in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning, to the words in capital letters., o, , o, , b, , o, .w, , b, , 17. PALPABLE, (a) Trembling, (b) Weak, (c) Obvious, (d) Foolish, 18. USURP, (a) To climb upon, (b) to yield, (c) To seize power or position illegally, (d) To demand unlawfully high interest on a loan, , 22., , 23., , DIRECTIONS: (Qs. 24-25) Choose the correct spelling of the, given word., 24. (a) Forefiet, (b) Forefeit, (c) Forfeit, (d) Forfiet, 25. (a) Comemorate, (b) Commemmorate, (c) Momemmorate, (d) Commemorate, , m, o, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17-18) : Each questions below consists of a, word in capital letters followed by four words or group of words., Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning, to the words in capital letters., , 21., , .c, s, , 14. A place where bees are kept in called, (a) An apiary, (b) A mole, (c) A hive, (d) A sanctury, 15. A religious discourse, (a) Preach, (b) Stanza, (c) Sanctorum, (d) Sermon, 16. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks, (a) Isthmus, (b) Archipelago, (c) Hinterland, (d) Swamps, , 20., , OUTLANDISH, (a) Modern, (b) Moderate, (c) Disrespectful, (d) Coward, ABSOLVE, (a) To remember someone fondly, (b) To imitate someone, (c) To pretend, (d) To declare someone guilty, I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose., (a) behaves in an unreliable and insincere way, (b) has a loose tongue, (c) lives a life of ease and luxury, (d) does not know how to behave himself, There is no love lost between two neighbours., (a) close friendship, (b) cool indifference, (c) intense dislike, (d) a love hate relationship, Why do you wish to tread on the toes?, (a) To give offence to them, (b) To follow them grudgingly, (c) To treat them indifferently, (d) To be kicked by them, , s, , DIRECTIONS (Qs. 14-16) : In questions given below out of four, alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the, given word/sentence., , 19., , re, p, , No error, (d), , rd, , 13. Having finished the paper early, (a), he had came out of the hall, (b), almost an hour before the bell rang., (c), , Practice Set-5, , a, , PS-14

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m, rs, , u, , o, , y, , 13., 14., 15., , 16., 17., 18., 19., 20., 21., , https://sscstudy.com/, , m, o, , 12., , .c, s, , 11., , s, , re, p, , 9., , (c) Unless means if not and it cannot follow a negative, statement (double negative). Hence, do not work hard, should be replaced with work hard. Thus option (c) is, the answer., (b) I wanted to see whether they had actually read the, notes., (c) They made him treasurer because they considered him, honest and efficient., (b) Having finished the paper early he hed come out of, the hall almost an hour before the bell rang., (a), (d) A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one, given during a church service and based on a passage, from the Bible., (c), (c) ‘Palpable’ means ‘easily noticed’., (c) Usurp means to seize prower or position of somebody, else without right., (a) ‘Outlandish’ means odd or strange., (d) ‘Absolve’ means to state officially that someone is, not guilty., (a) 22. (c) 23. (a), 24. (c) 25. (d), rd, , 8., , o, .w, , 7., , b, , 6., , o, , 5., , o, , 3., 4., , 10., , b, , 2., , (b) 'With' is used for 'contentment'. All other options are, not valid and do not have any sense., (d) 'Disgrace to' is perfect as per Standard English Usage., 'for' can be used with disgrace as 'His behaviour is a disgrace for all the love showered, by society to his acts.' In this type of question it is very, important to read and reread the sentence to get the, true sense of the situation described in the statement., (b) The word drowsy means half-asleep or sleepy., (a) The author talks about the leisure and peace he was, experiencing., (d) The author mentions "In a moment the sole porter, emerged from his midday nap"., (b) The author mentions a reference to the porter by, "operated a signal that clanked noisily into position"., (c) The word placid means pleasantly calm or peaceful;, unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed., (d) As are has been used in the first part of the sentence,, the negating second part must have a compatible, negative word which is obviously 'aren't. hence, option, (d) as no improvement is required., (a) A basic grammar rule requires not to follow 'to' after, using told as it already implies said to. Rest everything, is correct making option (a) the correct choice., , h, , Hints & Explanations, 1., , PS-15, , a, , Practice Set-5