SSC CGL 2023 Oct 26 2023 Tier 2 Paper 1 9 am – 12pm
Section : English Language and Comprehension
Q.1
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Access
denied.
1. Let the access be denied.
2. Access is being denied.
3. Let it be known that access will be denied.
4. Access has been denied.
Q.2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Robin
watched as the smoke _________ steadily from the chimney.
1. left
2. rose
3. went
4. hung
Q.3
Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Despite
their differences, the two politicians decided to ________ and work together
for the greater good.
1. bury the hatchet
2. bark
up the wrong tree
3. blow
off steam
4. burn
the midnight oil
Q.4
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The award
was presented to her by the director.
1. The director presented the award to her.
2. She
presented the award to the director.
3. The
award presented to her by the director.
4. She
was presenting the award to the director.
Q.5
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
By this time tomorrow, I _______ the work
assigned to me.
1. will
do
2. will have done
3. will
be done
4. will
have did
Q.6
Select the option that rectifies the underlined part of the given sentence.
In case no correction is needed, select ‘No correction required’.
Cinema provides the
most universal entertainment.
1. an
universal
2. No
correction required
3. a universal
4. more
universal
Q.7 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Everyone should respect those parents, teachers, and elders.
1. and
elders.
2. respect those
3.
Everyone should
4.
parents, teachers,
Q.8
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.
By whom
were you taught English grammar and composition?
1. Who taught you English grammar and composition?
2. Who
had taught you English grammar and composition?
3. Whom
taught you English grammar and composition?
4. Who
has taught you English grammar and composition?
Q.9 Parts
of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
This is the book whom I wanted to buy.
1. This
is
2. the
book
3. whom I
4. wanted to buy.
Q.10 The following sentence has been divided
into four parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains
the error from the given options. .
They were
/ married happily / before she / quit her job.
A B C D
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. C
11 Select
the most appropriate option in direct speech.
1. The
principal say me, “You are in-charge of the admission cell.”
2. The
principal said me, You are in-charge of the admission cell.
3. The
principal said to I, “You are in-charge of the admission cell.”
4. The principal said to me, “You are in-charge of the admission
cell.”
Q.12
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the following sentence.
He is
taller and most handsome than his friend.
1. the
more
2. very
more
3. more
4. the
most
Q.13
Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given
idiom.
Bite the
bullet
1. Jack
and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.
2. Despite the pain, Sarah decided to go ahead with the surgery.
3. The
chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
4. The
children played in the park on a sunny day.
Q.14
Select the most appropriate option in the superlative degree that can
substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
This is
the challenge task I have ever encountered.
1. much
challenging
2. more
challenging
3.
challenging
4. most challenging
Q.15 The
given sentence has an error which has been underlined. The underlined word is
given as options with some changes. Select the option that rectifies the error.
She
vaccillates a lot while making any decision.
1. vacillates
2.
vacillattes
3.
vacilates
4.
vasillates
Q.16
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You use an ________ to steer a boat.
1. are
2. oar
3. or
4. ore
Q.17 Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in indirect speech.
He said,
“Two and two make four.”
1. He
says that two and two make four.
2. He said that two and two make four.
3. He
says that two and two made four.
4. He
said that two and two made four.
Q.18 Read
the given sentence carefully and fill in the blank by selecting the correct
synonym of the word given in the brackets.
The
authority refused to pay any heed to the _________ demands made by the workers.
(Trivial)
1.
majestic
2.
conceited
3. insignificant
4.
idiotic
Q.19
Select the option that rectifies the underlined part of the given sentence. In
case no correction is needed, select ‘No correction required’.
Ashoka
was not only a great warrior but also a very wiser ruler.
1. wise
2. more
wise
3. No
correction required
4. wisest
Q.20 The
following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an
error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you
don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
They want
to live in first floor of this building.
1. of
this building
2. live in first floor
3. No
error
4. They want to
Q.21 The
given sentence has an error. Choose the option that corrects the error
Throw a
rounder stone to create ripples in the water.
1. Throw
the roundest stone to create ripples in the water.
2. Throw
a more rounder stone to create ripples in the water.
3. Throw
a more round stone to create ripples in the water.
4. Throw a round stone to create ripples in the water.
Q.22
Select the option that arranges the given words to form a grammatically correct
and meaningful sentence.
The
students eagerly their awaited results.
1. The
awaited eagerly results their students.
2.
Eagerly awaited the students their results.
3. The students eagerly awaited their results.
4. The
students their eagerly awaited results.
Q.23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The girl was ________ as she was drenched in
the rain.
1. bolt
2. tight
3. cold
4. gold
Q.24
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
He said,
“I bought this book for my brother.”
1. He
said that he has bought this book for his brother.
2. He
said that he buy this book for his brother.
3. He said that he had bought that book for his brother.
4. He
said that he bought this book for his brother.
Q.25 The
following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
We / has seen
/ that movie / before.
1. We
2. that
movie
3. before
4. has seen
Q.26
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option
that contains an error.
The speaker’s
emphasiss is on the present-day problems that are being faced by ordinary men
of India.
1. The speaker’s emphasiss is
2. that
are being faced
3. on the
present-day problems
4. by
ordinary men of India
Q.27
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined
part of the given sentence.
There is
a place for grains in the backyard of this house.
1.
dormitory
2. apiary
3. granary
4.
archive
Q.28
Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank. .
_________
that thought. It will be a great idea someday.
1. Hold
on
2. Hold
to
3. Hold
against
4. Hold onto
Q.29
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined
phrase in the following sentence.
She was
known for her ability to communicate effectively and express herself clearly in
writing and speaking.
1.
incoherence
2.
rambling
3. articulation
4.
mumbling
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read
the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each
blank.
The
ongoing fight for social justice and equality continues to be a significant
global 1. _____________. Movements advocating for racial, gender and LGBTQ+
equality, as well as addressing systemic discrimination and injustice, have 2.
_____________ momentum in recent years. People are increasingly recognising the
importance of dismantling structures that 3. ________________ inequality and
fostering inclusivity in all aspects of society. Calls for justice,
representation and equal opportunities have sparked conversations and
initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable world. It is crucial to 4.
__________ in meaningful dialogue, challenge biases and actively promote
diversity and to build a society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
Q.30
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. drift
2. focus
3.
dispersion
4.
divergence
Q.31
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1.
provided
2. gained
3.
scattered
4.
invoked
Q.32
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1.
refract
2. cease
3. perpetuate
4.
terminate
Q.33
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. evolve
2. engage
3.
manifest
4.
coincide
Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
On woody
plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned berries called grapes grow in
dense clusters. In particular, grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain,
Australia, Chile, Romania, Georgia, South Africa and California, all of which
have warm summers and moderate winters. Table grapes are larger and sweeter
grapes that are intended for fresh consumption. To create wine, 80% of the
grapes are crushed. The fermentation process turns grapes into wine. To make
raisins, grapes must also be dried. Grapes ripen in the area of California in
August. They are cut from the vines and left on trays to dry for two to three
weeks. So, to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and steeped
in particular treatments. According to studies, one acre of grapes can make
roughly 15,000 glasses of wine on average. Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby,
Perlette and Tokay varieties are popular.
Q.34 In
which region do grapes ripen in August?
1. Chile
2.
Australia
3. France
4. California
Q.35
Based on your reading of the passage, select the most appropriate word which
best describes ‘luscious’.
1. Smooth
2. Juicy
3. Large
4. Soft
Q.36 What
does the fermentation process do?
1. Turns
grapes into raisins
2. Makes
grapes larger
3. Turns grapes into wine
4.
Crushes the grapes
Q.37
Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
1. Grapes and its uses
2. Wine
making
3. Grapes
and world
4.
Varieties of grapes
Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
Steel is
tough, and it can easily be shaped, cut or made into wire. Special alloys of
steel can be made by adding small amounts of other metals such as aluminium,
nickel and copper. Alloys give steel unusual hardness, toughness or ability to
resist rust. Steel is often called the backbone of modern industry. Almost
everything we use is either made of iron or steel or has been made with tools
and machinery of these metals. Ships, trains, trucks and autos are made largely
of steel. Even the safety pins and the needles you use are made from steel. Oil
wells are drilled with steel machinery. Steel pipelines transport oil. Minerals
are mined with steel equipment. Farm machines are mostly steel. Large buildings
have steel framework.
Q.38 Why
is steel often called the backbone of modern industry?
1. Steel
is tough.
2. Steel is used in almost every tool and machinery.
3. It is
easy to make steel alloys.
4. Steel
can be added with any material
Q.39 What
is the tone of the passage?
1.
Critical
2.
Ironical
3. Informative
4.
Judgemental
Q.40
Identify the structure of the passage.
1. Descriptive
2. Cause
and effect
3.
Sequential
4.
Classification
Q.41
Select an appropriate title for the passage from the given options.
1.
Mineral ores
2.
Manufacturing
3. Steel Industry
4.
Resources of Steel
Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
The
discovery of a new bird species has sparked excitement among ornithologists and
bird enthusiasts worldwide. The bird, named the Sapphire-winged Warbler,
discovered in a remote tropical island's rainforests, is a unique bird with
vibrant blue feathers and a distinctive melodic song. Birdwatchers and nature
enthusiasts have been flocking to the island in hopes of catching a glimpse of
this elusive and captivating creature. The discovery of the Sapphire-winged
Warbler highlights the importance of preserving and protecting habitats. Amidst
the excitement surrounding the discovery of the Sapphire-winged Warbler,
researchers have embarked on a mission to uncover the bird's migratory patterns.
Equipped with satellite tracking devices, they aim to trace the remarkable
journey of this species across vast distances. By unravelling its migratory
routes and stopover locations, scientists hope to gain insight into the
challenges the Sapphire-winged Warbler faces during its arduous travels. The
local community on the tropical island has embraced the newfound avian resident
with great enthusiasm. Efforts are underway to raise awareness about the
importance of conservation and to create protected areas that ensure the
continued existence of this exquisite species.
Q.42
Based on the given passage, which of the following inferences can be made?
1. The
Sapphire-winged Warbler is an aggressive and territorial bird species.
2.
Conservation efforts are solely focused on protecting the Sapphire-winged
Warbler.
3. The discovery of the Sapphire-winged Warbler has sparked global
interest in birdwatching.
4. The
scientific community has lost interest in studying avian species.
Q.43
Which statement best reflects a fact mentioned in the given passage?
1. The
Sapphire-winged Warbler is the only bird species on the tropical island.
2.
Schools on the island organise annual bird-watching competitions.
3. Researchers are using satellite tracking devices to study the
bird's migratory patterns.
4. The
Sapphire-winged Warbler is the largest bird species in the avian kingdom.
Q.44
Select the most appropriate title for the given passage.
1. The
Unique Features of the Sapphire-winged Warbler
2. The Migratory Journey of the Sapphire-winged Warbler
3.
Conservation Efforts in Tropical Rainforests
4. The
Curious Behaviour of Birds in Remote Islands
Q.45
Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘stare’ from the passage.
1.
Vibrancy
2. Excitement
3. Glimpse
4.
Arduousness