Sentence Improvement · SSC CGL previous year questions

2023 56 questions

1. Q932023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Abhijeet feels extremely tired after working all day long.

   
   1. A.depressed
   2. B.exhausted
   3. C.sleepy
   4. D.bare
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   Answer: B

2. Q762023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Last week's rain ravaged the whole city.

   
   1. A.reaffirmed
   2. B.rescinded
   3. C.ruined
   4. D.retracted
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   Answer: C

3. Q772023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. National development is defined as an improvement in people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita income.

   
   1. A.diving techniques
   2. B.dining categories
   3. C.existing calamities
   4. D.living conditions
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   Answer: D

4. Q792023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. The traffic sergeant proved through the test that Raj was under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

   
   1. A.inebriated
   2. B.simonised
   3. C.ponied
   4. D.pocked
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   Answer: A

5. Q782023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment In the given sentence. I will not go out if is raining.

   
   1. A.raining
   2. B.It rains
   3. C.will rain
   4. D.rained
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   Answer: B

6. Q792023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. Please ask the dog to get of my couch.

   
   1. A.get of mine
   2. B.get off my
   3. C.get off mine
   4. D.No substitution
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   Answer: B

7. Q832023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The mob drove on the rampage and looted several shops in the locality.

   
   1. A.played on the rampage
   2. B.went on the rampage
   3. C.ran on the rampage
   4. D.strolled on the rampage
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   Answer: B

8. Q802023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I have not seen you for last year.

   
   1. A.you since last year
   2. B.me for last year
   3. C.you about last year
   4. D.you for last years
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   Answer: A

9. Q822023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I don't wear the sunglasses at the moment.

   
   1. A.I didn't wear
   2. B.I wore
   3. C.I was wearing
   4. D.I'm not wearing
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   Answer: D

10. Q842023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

    
    1. A.house were defeated when
    2. B.house were frustrated when
    3. C.house were relieved when
    4. D.house were dashed when
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    Answer: D

11. Q792023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Irene went to office every single day by walk.

    
    1. A.every day single by walk
    2. B.every single day walk
    3. C.every single day on foot
    4. D.every single day on walk
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    Answer: C

12. Q832023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the option that can be used as a one - word substitute for the given group of words. Animal living both on land and water.

    1. A.Marine
    2. B.Amphibian
    3. C.Arboreal
    4. D.Terrestrial
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    Answer: B

13. Q852023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. The company decided to sell their stake in their subsidiary, because it was under massive debts.

    
    1. A.sell their stake in its subsidiary
    2. B.No substitution
    3. C.sell its stake in their subsidiary
    4. D.sell its stake in its subsidiary
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    Answer: D

14. Q862023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. In times of difficulty, she preys for an oracle to guide her.

    
    1. A.pray
    2. B.praise
    3. C.price
    4. D.prays
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    Answer: D

15. Q942023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'. The Karaoke programme was planned by the club was a grand success.

    
    1. A.were planned by the club
    2. B.No substitution
    3. C.has been planned by the club
    4. D.planned by the club
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    Answer: D

16. Q792023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. It is reported that she has win a prize money of ten lakhs at a reality show.

    
    1. A.she will won
    2. B.she had win
    3. C.No substitution required
    4. D.she has won
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    Answer: D

17. Q852023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Patrrol is very costly these days.

    
    1. A.Petrole
    2. B.Petrul
    3. C.Patrole
    4. D.Petrol
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    Answer: D

18. Q862023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. The goods were taken on a public career.

    
    1. A.carier
    2. B.carryer
    3. C.carrier
    4. D.courier
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    Answer: C

19. Q922023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to fooling others.

    
    1. A.betraying
    2. B.deceive
    3. C.cheating
    4. D.revealing
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    Answer: B

20. Q882023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. He was so curious that he rose many questions in the meeting.

    
    1. A.that he raised many questions
    2. B.that he rose much questions
    3. C.that he aroused many questions
    4. D.No substitution
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    Answer: A

21. Q892023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later.

    
    1. A.for a cold day
    2. B.for a rainy day
    3. C.for a sunny day
    4. D.for a hot day
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    Answer: B

22. Q812023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The management Is not beware of this fact.

    
    1. A.aware of
    2. B.awaking to
    3. C.beware to
    4. D.watchful with
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    Answer: A

23. Q902023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. The river (flowing) under the bridge.

    1. A.was flow
    2. B.flows
    3. C.is flow
    4. D.is flowed
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    Answer: B

24. Q912023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. They have disposed all the old books.

    
    1. A.disposed of
    2. B.disposed out
    3. C.disposed on
    4. D.disposed by
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    Answer: A

25. Q852023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. She had an ability to persuade others.

    
    1. A.halt
    2. B.suppress
    3. C.outrage
    4. D.impress
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    Answer: D