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SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 English 5

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This is the English section of SSC CGL tier 1, held on 14 July 2023 4th shift. Complete the test in 10 mins.

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SSC CGL ENGLISH 5

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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.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) ________.It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) _______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) ________to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) _______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _______ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5

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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.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) ________.It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) _______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) ________to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) _______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _______ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4

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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.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) ________.It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) _______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) ________to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) _______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _______ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3

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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.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) ________.It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) _______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) ________to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) _______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _______ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2

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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.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) ________.It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) _______ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) ________to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) _______ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _______ and can be a fun experience.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1

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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word.

The salesman Yielded to the demands of his corrupt boss.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

He was offered a____________ (moderate) price for his bungalow.

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Derision

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Matching

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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. It's because the 'practical people' in society boast of having a practical approach to life.
B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek advice from their elders.
C. Emphasising upon the times that prevailed, the youth very much get their queries answered systematically.
D. In the similar context even the elders are, in most likelihood, expected to give their advice as a word of guidance

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the BOLD word in the given sentence. The Emperor was considered as a wicked man.

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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. We often make all things around us the way we want them.
B. Even during our pilgrimages, we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our body and peace to the mind.
C. Our mind is resourceful enough to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways.
D. It is as if external solutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special
efforts even in our spiritual search.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Peruse

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A book or set of books giving information about all areas of knowledge

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Select the grammatically correct statement from among the given options.

A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party.
B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party.
C. It is party. I am enjoying a party.
D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party

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Describe how you will tell your parents that Mahesh and his team were helping the fire and rescue team in passive voice

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Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the bold segment in the given
sentence.

Vennela made a big fuss about a small problem

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In the following sentence, four words are bold, out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Seema was a timid girl. She did not talk to people who were not familiar to her. She was an introvert since adolosense.

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Did you not buy the return tickets to Dehradun?

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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. But she has no idea an aunt and uncle are waiting for her.
B. 'The Strange Child' is the story of a young girl who believes she is the only one on the planet.
C. Her parents simply vanished into thin air one day.
D. She travels the world in search of Nevada because she aspires to reside in the Mojave Desert.

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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. But the question that perturbs Ruskin's mind is what social pressure can be exercised against a dishonest person.
B. The merchant, for instance, must supply perfect and pure things to the people.
C. Ruskin believes that in every civilised society there exist five intellectual professions, namely the soldier, the pastor, the physician, the lawyer and the merchant.
D. Persons belonging to these professions are expected to perform their duty honestly.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Sharp practice

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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who does not believe that God or Gods exist.

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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.

The availability of funds will be/ ensured if they all tried to/ submit the proposals on time

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