SSC CGL English Comprehension for practice

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SSC CGL English Comprehension Practice Paper I
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1

Select the passive form of the given sentence.

The manager keeps the work pending. 


2

Select the correct synonym of the given word.

Obligatory 


3

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement

The Director will agree with the proposal if we do not exceed the budget


4

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship.


5

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order

A. However, the rate of population increase is another important factor to consider.
B. This change can be expressed in two ways.
C. Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country.
D. First, in terms of absolute numbers and second, in terms of percentage change.


6

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

We must ______ help to the homeless and physically disabled people. 


7

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1 


8

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.

 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2 


9

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.

 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3 


10

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4 


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Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
 
 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5 


12

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement

The captain as well the players were responsible for winning the trophy. 


13

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A hard nut to crack 


14

 Select the correct antonym of the given word.

Exodus 


15

Select the correctly spelt word. 


16

Select the word, which means the same as the groups of words given.

A song sung at a buria


17

 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

I can swim very fast when I was only five. 


18

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take French leave 


19

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order
A. However, they ignore the truth that progress and success are proportional to the labor they put in.
B. The general human tendency is to find faults in the policies framed by the government.
C. They blame the government for their slow progress, expecting miracles and magical transformation in their life.
D. So people openly criticize and condemn the policy makers. 


20

Select the correctly spelt word. 


21

Select the word, which means the same as the given group of words.

Something that cannot be heard 


22

Select the indirect narration of the given sentence.

He said to the hotel receptionist, “Can you tell me the tariff of rooms? 


23

 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

Handle this glass table with care because it is _____


24

 Select the correct antonym of the given word.

Quiescent 


25

Select the correct synonym of the given word.

Scintillating