SSC CGL Pre 2024 English Section PDF

h With Gopal Verma Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 09/09/2024 Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Ishika saw the tiger in the forest. Ans 1. The tiger saw by Ishika in the forest. 2. The tiger was seen by the forest in Ishika. 3. The tiger was seen by Ishika in the forest. 4. The tiger sees Ishika in the forest. Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Innuendo Ans 1. Prose 2. Crude 3. Ragged 4. Insinuation Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. English With Gopal Verma ‘Spy Family’ is a graphic novel that is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using uninterrupted art in a traditional comics format. Ans 1. sequential art in a traditional 2. existential art in a traditional 3. sedimental art in a traditional 4. longitudinal art in a traditional Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fatal Ans 1. Deadly 2. Additional 3. Jovial 4. Easy Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Mr. Abhilash and his family / have received / no informations / about the incident. Ans 1. have received 2. no informations 3. about the incident. 4. Mr. Abhilash and his family Q.6 Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word. The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can vouch for its efficiency. Ans 1. Maintain 2. Certify 3. Invalidate 4. Witness Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Vinod had a ________ escape in the car accident. Ans 1. comfortable 2. full 3. narrow 4. wide Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Ans 1. Embarrass 2. Connoisseur 3. Relevent 4. Bureaucracy Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold. We’d better watch our step and not give him any excuse to harass us further. Ans 1. betray 2. relish 3. soothe 4. intimidate Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. English With Gopal Verma A short interesting story about a real person or event Ans 1. Poem 2. Sketch 3. Anecdote 4. Narrative Q.11 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. She is proficient in speaking many languages. Ans 1. Monolithic 2. Multilingual 3. Heterolinguistic 4. Bilingual Q.12 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To have bigger fish to fry Ans 1. To have an interest in cooking 2. To know different kinds of fishing techniques 3. To take calculated risks 4. To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand Q.13 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My brother performed / extremely good / in the class test / held yesterday. Ans 1. held yesterday 2. in the class test 3. My brother performed 4. extremely good Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Toxic Ans 1. Laudatory 2. Lanky 3. Lethal 4. Licit Q.15 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who likes to argue about anything Ans 1. Reticent 2. Coward 3. Veracious 4. Contentious Q.16 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She has been studying for two o’clock. Ans 1. study from two o’clock 2. studying since two o’clock 3. study for two o’clock 4. studying two o’clock Q.17 In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. English With Gopal Verma After the recapture (A) of Tololing and the adjacent features, evacting (B) the enemy from this well-fortified (C) position became a priority.(D) Ans 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C Q.18 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Lovely tunes are composed by Domnica. Ans 1. Domnica composed lovely tunes. 2. Domnica composes tunes lovely. 3. Domnica will compose lovely tunes. 4. Domnica composes lovely tunes. Q.19 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Unit of weight for precious stones Ans 1. Pure 2. Reliable 3. Carat 4. Accurate Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence. No altruistic act is truly sincere. Ans 1. philanthropic 2. phantasmal 3. phenomenal 4. phonotypical 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. There is a saying that coming events cast their shadows before. (1)________, it is not universally true. Something can happen within a second, and one may not (2)________ it. (3)________, some instances show that predictions based on certain signs have gone wrong. People generally say that natural calamities can be predicted by observing the animals. But what if animals are suffering from some disease and don’t show any signs before the event appears? They may fail to make peculiar sounds or actions about the events which are going to take place. (4)________, some unnatural calamities that are likely to appear may forecast their shadows by some bad omens. (5)________, we should not completely cancel out the possibilities that animals can sense certain unnatural happenings. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. Ans 1. Moreover 2. Therefore 3. Furthermore 4. However 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. There is a saying that coming events cast their shadows before. (1)________, it is not universally true. Something can happen within a second, and one may not (2)________ it. (3)________, some instances show that predictions based on certain signs have gone wrong. People generally say that natural calamities can be predicted by observing the animals. But what if animals are suffering from some disease and don’t show any signs before the event appears? They may fail to make peculiar sounds or actions about the events which are going to take place. (4)________, some unnatural calamities that are likely to appear may forecast their shadows by some bad omens. (5)________, we should not completely cancel out the possibilities that animals can sense certain unnatural happenings. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. legalise 2. foresee 3. rescind 4. affect 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. There is a saying that coming events cast their shadows before. (1)________, it is not universally true. Something can happen within a second, and one may not (2)________ it. (3)________, some instances show that predictions based on certain signs have gone wrong. People generally say that natural calamities can be predicted by observing the animals. But what if animals are suffering from some disease and don’t show any signs before the event appears? They may fail to make peculiar sounds or actions about the events which are going to take place. (4)________, some unnatural calamities that are likely to appear may forecast their shadows by some bad omens. (5)________, we should not completely cancel out the possibilities that animals can sense certain unnatural happenings. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Ans 1. Therefore 2. Moreover 3. Nevertheless 4. However 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. There is a saying that coming events cast their shadows before. (1)________, it is not universally true. Something can happen within a second, and one may not (2)________ it. (3)________, some instances show that predictions based on certain signs have gone wrong. People generally say that natural calamities can be predicted by observing the animals. But what if animals are suffering from some disease and don’t show any signs before the event appears? They may fail to make peculiar sounds or actions about the events which are going to take place. (4)________, some unnatural calamities that are likely to appear may forecast their shadows by some bad omens. (5)________, we should not completely cancel out the possibilities that animals can sense certain unnatural happenings. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. Ans 1. Besides 2. Secondly 3. Therefore 4. Despite 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. There is a saying that coming events cast their shadows before. (1)________, it is not universally true. Something can happen within a second, and one may not (2)________ it. (3)________, some instances show that predictions based on certain signs have gone wrong. People generally say that natural calamities can be predicted by observing the animals. But what if animals are suffering from some disease and don’t show any signs before the event appears? They may fail to make peculiar sounds or actions about the events which are going to take place. (4)________, some unnatural calamities that are likely to appear may forecast their shadows by some bad omens. (5)________, we should not completely cancel out the possibilities that animals can sense certain unnatural happenings. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. However 2. Nevertheless 3. Moreover 4. Therefore ish With Gopal Verma Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 09/09/2024 Exam Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abundant Ans 1. Ample 2. Scarce 3. Barren 4. Difficult Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who does not show response to good or bad Ans 1. Stoic 2. Sceptic 3. Cynic 4. Phobic Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. If you want to be a good detective, it helps to have an inquisitive nature. Ans 1. Comprehensive 2. Itemised 3. Intrusive 4. Disinterested Q.4 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. English With Gopal Verma The meal was not prepared by us. Ans 1. We had not prepare the meal. 2. We did not prepare the meal. 3. We did not preparing the meal. 4. We did prepare the meal. Q.5 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The homework must be done by you. Ans 1. You should have done the homework. 2. You do the homework. 3. You will do the homework. 4. You must do the homework. Q.6 Select the correctly spelled sentence. Ans 1. I will definitely attend the conference. 2. I will definitly attend the conference. 3. I will definetely attend the conference. 4. I will definately attend the conference. Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. I would love to organise the farewell party at my house. Ans 1. Derange 2. Disorder 3. Arrange 4. Confuse Q.8 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (O) as it was the last one of the evening (P) the city bus was overcrowded (Q) and this gave an opportunity (R) to the pickpockets (S) to try their skill Ans 1. SRPOQ 2. PSORQ 3. POQRS 4. SROPQ Q.9 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Every students in the hostel decided to travel to Delhi to witness the Republic Day parade. Ans 1. Republic Day Parade. 2. to witness the 3. decided to travel to Delhi 4. Every students in the hostel Q.10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break a leg Ans 1. Give advice on maintaining physical health. 2. Encourage someone to engage in risky activities. 3. Suggest taking a short break during work. 4. Wish someone good luck before a performance. Q.11 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. English With Gopal Verma A. These can turn around to track stars with the rotation of Earth. B. Observatories are places to study place. C. They are mostly built on the mountain tops. D. Telescopes are placed in the dome-shaped roof of the building. Ans 1. BCDA 2. DCBA 3. ACDB 4. CBDA Q.12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Ans 1. Allocation 2. Abismal 3. Allegation 4. Aversion Q.13 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Raju’s job as a clerk seemed to be bad at first because of the low salary, but resulted in something good happening later because it saved him from being unemployed. Ans 1. a boon in disguise 2. a blessing in disguise 3. a jolt in disguise 4. a gift in disguise Q.14 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (a) the use of animal research (b) throughout the past century (c) and it continues to be used to understand many diseases (d) has been of considerable importance (e) in the field of scientific and medical advancements Ans 1. aecdb 2. ecdba 3. adebc 4. edcba Q.15 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’. Spreading awareness about the rights of the consumers and the relief open to them in case they did not get their money’s worth of goods and service has rightly been identified as the first priority. Ans 1. were unable to get their money’s worth 2. No substitution 3. did not getting their money’s worth 4. will not get their money’s worth Q.16 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Pollution levels have increased so largely that they are almost killing us. Ans 1. highly 2. slowly 3. primarily 4. chiefly Q.17 Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word. English With Gopal Verma Scary Ans 1. bright 2. Pristine 3. awful 4. comforting Q.18 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. By this time next year / I will had graduated from college / and starting my first job / in the field of marketing. Ans 1. in the field of marketing 2. and starting my first job 3. By this time next year 4. I will had graduated from college Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold. Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety. Ans 1. mitigate 2. simplify 3. mollify 4. aggravate Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Berserk Ans 1. Demented 2. Absurd 3. Stubborn 4. Lazy 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. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. Ans 1. in 2. on 3. of 4. about 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. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. Ans 1. their English With Gopal Verma 2. there 3. them 4. they’re 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. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Ans 1. within 2. around 3. to 4. about 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. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. Ans 1. that 2. which 3. when 4. who 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. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the ‘beauty spot’ was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. Ans 1. on 2. to 3. for 4. up Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 09/09/2024 Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I English With Gopal Verma Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously Ans 1. Satyromania 2. Maniac 3. Kleptomania 4. Dipsomania Q.2 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The painting was admired by art enthusiasts from around the world. Ans 1. The painting was being admired by art enthusiasts from around the world. 2. Art enthusiasts from around the world admired the painting. 3. Art enthusiasts from around the world have admired the painting. 4. The painting has been admired by art enthusiasts from around the world. Q.3 Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence meaningfully. (Each participant have) performed well. Ans 1. Each participant was 2. Each participant has 3. Each participant have been 4. Each participant were Q.4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Fatima was at her wits’ end trying to decide on a serene place for spending the holidays in. Ans 1. So worried, confused or annoyed that she does not know what to do next 2. So worried, confused or annoyed that she became unconscious 3. So calm and composed that she knows what to do next 4. So worried, confused or annoyed that she insulted others for no reason Q.5 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. having the opportunity of observing people’s Q. we respect and appreciate their point of views R. the advantage of travelling different places and S. culture, custom and lifestyle, is that Ans 1. RQPS 2. PSQR 3. RPSQ 4. SQPR Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Ans 1. Accommodate 2. Mischievious 3. Millennium 4. Privilege Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Taut English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. Slack 2. Tight 3. Torn 4. Flaccid Q.8 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. He will be made President by the people. Ans 1. People will be making him the President. 2. The people will make him President. 3. By the people, he shall be made the President. 4. He will be made President by the people. Q.9 Which of the following idioms means ‘to steal from a shop’? Ans 1. Golden opportunity 2. Green thumb 3. Five-finger discount 4. Black sheep Q.10 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. I are dancing with my husband at my sister’s wedding. Ans 1. husband at my 2. sister’s wedding 3. with my 4. I are dancing Q.11 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The tea at this café is best than at the Costa Café in our office. Ans 1. at the Costa Café 2. The tea at this café 3. is best than 4. in our office Q.12 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Miserable Ans 1. Melodious 2. Settled 3. Restrained 4. Cheerful Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confiscate Ans 1. Restock 2. Destroy 3. Seize 4. Titivate Q.14 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Edible Ans 1. noisome 2. mortal 3. noxious 4. nutritive Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. There are many factories in the operative area of the city. English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. industrial 2. serviceable 3. industrious 4. mechanical Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The elaborate syllabi had to be ________(summarised) to make a presentation in the UGC assessment meeting. Ans 1. expanded 2. recapitulated 3. prolonged 4. lengthened Q.17 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. I receieved a parcel in the mail today. Ans 1. received 2. recived 3. recieved 4. receaved Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The question papers are placed in the lockers of the school in a way that they can’t be reached. Ans 1. are irrepressible 2. are inaccessible 3. are affordable 4. are affable Q.19 Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. He has the ________ to express his thoughts. Ans 1. right 2. ride 3. write 4. rite Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors Ans 1. Restriction 2. Curfew 3. Limit 4. Check in 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. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. market 2. area 3. zone 4. field 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. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. Ans 1. aligning 2. favouring 3. countering 4. encountering 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. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Ans 1. an inflow 2. an innate 3. a reduction 4. an uptrend 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. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. Ans 1. stabilised 2. moderated 3. equated 4. abated English With Gopa 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. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. Ans 1. monthly 2. half yearly 3. weekly 4. yearly glish With Gopal Verma Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 10/09/2024 Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Timid Ans 1. Meek 2. Anxious 3. Daring 4. Spooky Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the ball Ans 1. Unaware of any changes or developments and lazy to react to them 2. Aware of any changes or developments but slow to react to them 3. Aware of any changes or developments and quick to react to them 4. Aware of any changes or developments but doing nothing Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I have been living in Hyderabad since I am born. Ans 1. since I have born 2. since I will be born 3. since I born 4. since I was born Q.4 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who sells and arranges cut flowers. Ans 1. Horticulturist 2. Botanist 3. Gardener 4. Florist Q.5 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. English With Gopal Verma After the concert was over, / they go to a restaurant, / had dinner together / and talked until midnight. Ans 1. had dinner together 2. they go to a restaurant, 3. After the concert was over, 4. and talked until midnight Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group Ans 1. Squad 2. Clique 3. Employees 4. Lobby Q.7 The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options. He has to be conscious of his public manners as he is a decendent of a reputed family in this region. Ans 1. Dicsendent 2. Descendant 3. Discendent 4. Decendant Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. The Morbi bridge mishap has left Gujarat in a deplorable state. Ans 1. Jubilation 2. Despicable 3. Complaining 4. Rejoicing Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He was trembling with fear. Ans 1. Shivering 2. Weeping 3. Running 4. Intrepid Q.10 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. More children go to school than at any time in the past. But more children today are out of school than any time in the past. B. But it is not enough to blame the high birth rate for this state of affairs. C. Indeed, it can be reasonably argued that continued mass illiteracy is not the result but the cause of the high birth rate. D. There are more literate people in India today than ever before. But there are also more illiterates than ever before. Ans 1. ABCD 2. CBAD 3. DABC English With Gopal Verma 4. BADC Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence. He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours. Ans 1. Swell 2. Add 3. Intensify 4. Relieve Q.12 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Renewable energy / sources like solar and wind power / will replaced traditional fossil fuels / and help reduce carbon emissions. Ans 1. and help reduce carbon emissions 2. Renewable energy 3. will replaced traditional fossil fuels 4. sources like solar and wind power Q.13 Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word. Equivocal Ans 1. Clear 2. Ambiguous 3. Representative 4. Balanced Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She was elated about her promotion, but her colleague felt quite disheartened. Ans 1. cheerful 2. proud 3. discouraged 4. delighted Q.15 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The contract was grabbed by the biggest telecom company in India. Ans 1. The biggest telecom company in India grabbed the contract. 2. The biggest telecom company in India grabs the contract. 3. The biggest telecom company in India will grab the contract. 4. The biggest telecom company in India has grabbed the contract. Q.16 Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. I'm _______________ about whether to accept the job offer or continue freelancing. Both options have their advantages. Ans 1. on the fence 2. cutting corners 3. left out in cold 4. up in arms Q.17 Select the correctly spelt word. Ans 1. Conscensus 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Collaegue 4. Bizzaire Q.18 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. By whom was grammar taught to you? English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. Did he teach you grammar? 2. Who had taught you grammar? 3. You were taught grammar by whom? 4. Who taught you grammar? Q.19 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A place where fruit trees are grown Ans 1. Orchard 2. Garden 3. Quay 4. Museum Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A government by the officials Ans 1. Autocracy 2. Bureaucracy 3. Monarchy 4. Plutocracy 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 third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognises (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate changes and its impact on wildlife. The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasises preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems which has direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. Ans 1. at 2. for 3. in 4. to 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 third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognises (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate changes and its impact on wildlife. The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasises preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems which has direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats. English With Gopal Verma SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. Ans 1. to 2. and 3. in 4. for 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 third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognises (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate changes and its impact on wildlife. The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasises preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems which has direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Ans 1. group 2. human 3. species 4. breed 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 third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognises (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate changes and its impact on wildlife. The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasises preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems which has direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. Ans 1. conflict 2. diversity 3. focus 4. rejection 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. English With Gopal The third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017- 2031, underlying India’s plan for wildlife conservation, was unveiled (1)______ the Global Wildlife Programme conference. The plan recognises (2)________ addresses concerns pertaining to climate changes and its impact on wildlife. The plan details the importance of ecosystems for food production, health and other aspects of (3)______ survival and sustainable development. It also emphasises preservation of genetic (4)_______ and sustainable utilisation of species and ecosystems which has direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support to millions of rural communities. The plan underscores rehabilitation of threatened wildlife species (5)_______ inland aquatic, coastal and marine ecosystems while conserving their habitats. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. Ans 1. including 2. gathering 3. counting 4. mixing Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 10/09/2024 Exam Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I English With Gopal Verma Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Their sporting achievements at the highest level are being utterly ignored. Ans 1. Extremely 2. Correctly 3. Minimally 4. Totally Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Stationary Ans 1. Motile 2. Portable 3. Swindle 4. Still Q.3 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. Rare species of frogs were very quicker identified by Stella. Ans 1. to frogs were very quickly 2. of frogs were very quickly 3. in frogs were very quicker 4. of frogs were very quicklier Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. Most of the flowers bloom in the spring season but they start to ________ during summer. Ans 1. flush 2. wither 3. flourish 4. blossom Q.5 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. O. delicious R. she Q. a P. baked S. chocolate cake Ans 1. RPQOS 2. QOSRP 3. OPQRS 4. SRPQO Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the phrase in bold. Your so-called friend has cooked your goose. Ans 1. To complete a lot of work or a wide range of things 2. When something develops completely and reaches maturity; when a child becomes an adult 3. To spend a lot of time and energy but achieve nothing 4. To interfere with, disrupt or ruin something for someone Q.7 Select the option that can be used as a one word substitute for the given group of words. An often-imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. Inferno 2. Dystopia 3. Euphoria 4. Utopia Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Risible Ans 1. Serious 2. Curious 3. Droll 4. Giddy Q.9 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. He was an irresponsible person to the matter of taking up responsibilities. Ans 1. at the matter of taking up 2. in the matter of taking up 3. by the matter of taking up 4. along the matter of taking up Q.10 Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank. Subir’s long absence is likely to have _____ for employees in the office. Ans 1. repercusions 2. repercussions 3. reperrcussions 4. rapercussions Q.11 Select the correctly spelt word. Ans 1. Privelege 2. Priviledge 3. Privilege 4. Privilej Q.12 Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The shareholders will elect him a director. Ans 1. He will be elected as director by the shareholders. 2. The shareholders have elected him a director. 3. The shareholders elected him a director. 4. He will be elected a director. Q.13 What does the idiom ‘Bite the bullet’ mean? Ans 1. Enjoy a delicious meal 2. Face a difficult situation with courage 3. Avoid confrontation 4. Give someone a piece of advice Q.14 In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement. O: its first constitution English With Gopal Verma P: and soon got himself elected Q: the administration of the country R: general Ayub Khan took over S: after Pakistan framed Ans 1. SORQP 2. SPORQ 3. POSRQ 4. ROPQS Q.15 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Pugnacious Ans 1. Ally 2. Belligerent 3. Sly 4. Dogmatic Q.16 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 is also called a nuclear family. B. It is good to be in a small family because there is better management of resources. C. A small family is one with parents and a maximum of two children. D. The advantages of a small family are numerous. Ans 1. CADB 2. BACD 3. CBDA 4. ACBD Q.17 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. No other place in this country is so better as Gulmarg, Kashmir. Ans 1. No other place 2. in this country is 3. so better as 4. Gulmarg, Kashmir Q.18 Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The letter will be delivered by the postman tomorrow. Ans 1. The postman delivered the letter tomorrow 2. The postman will have delivered the letter tomorrow. 3. The postman will deliver the letter tomorrow. 4. The postman will be delivering the letter tomorrow. Q.19 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Our family is planning / a trip to Europe next summer / where we should visit several famous / landmarks and enjoy local cuisine. Ans 1. where we should visit several famous 2. Our family is planning 3. landmarks and enjoy local cuisine 4. a trip to Europe next summer Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. English With Gopal Verma Most of the land near the town is barren, but the efforts of the farmers have turned it ________. Ans 1. sterile 2. infertile 3. fertile 4. unfruitful 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. Americans have been arguing about pandemic (1) ________________ for two years, and the debate is particularly fraught among parents of small children, for good reasons. While (2) ____________ such as masking and isolation mean temporary discomfort or inconvenience for most people, their (3) _______________ for still-developing young children are more mysterious, and possibly more significant and lasting. Children with speech or language disorders offer perhaps the (4) _____________ example of these murky trade-offs. Pandemic restrictions vary by state, county and school district, but I spoke with parents in California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Iowa and Maryland, who said their children’s speech therapy has been (5) ______________: first by the loss of in-person therapy and then by masking requirements, in places that have them. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1 Ans 1. restrictions 2. intemperance 3. advantages 4. handicap 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. Americans have been arguing about pandemic (1) ________________ for two years, and the debate is particularly fraught among parents of small children, for good reasons. While (2) ____________ such as masking and isolation mean temporary discomfort or inconvenience for most people, their (3) _______________ for still-developing young children are more mysterious, and possibly more significant and lasting. Children with speech or language disorders offer perhaps the (4) _____________ example of these murky trade-offs. Pandemic restrictions vary by state, county and school district, but I spoke with parents in California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Iowa and Maryland, who said their children’s speech therapy has been (5) ______________: first by the loss of in-person therapy and then by masking requirements, in places that have them. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2 Ans 1. brandings 2. measures 3. models 4. sluggishness 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. Americans have been arguing about pandemic (1) ________________ for two years, and the debate is particularly fraught among parents of small children, for good reasons. While (2) ____________ such as masking and isolation mean temporary discomfort or inconvenience for most people, their (3) _______________ for still-developing young children are more mysterious, and possibly more significant and lasting. Children with speech or language disorders offer perhaps the (4) _____________ example of these murky trade-offs. Pandemic restrictions vary by state, county and school district, but I spoke with parents in California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Iowa and Maryland, who said their children’s speech therapy has been (5) ______________: first by the loss of in-person therapy and then by masking requirements, in places that have them. English With Gopal Verma SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3 Ans 1. marginalisation 2. foundations 3. disapproval 4. consequences 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. Americans have been arguing about pandemic (1) ________________ for two years, and the debate is particularly fraught among parents of small children, for good reasons. While (2) ____________ such as masking and isolation mean temporary discomfort or inconvenience for most people, their (3) _______________ for still-developing young children are more mysterious, and possibly more significant and lasting. Children with speech or language disorders offer perhaps the (4) _____________ example of these murky trade-offs. Pandemic restrictions vary by state, county and school district, but I spoke with parents in California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Iowa and Maryland, who said their children’s speech therapy has been (5) ______________: first by the loss of in-person therapy and then by masking requirements, in places that have them. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4. Ans 1. clearest 2. vague 3. indistinct 4. nebulous 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. Americans have been arguing about pandemic (1) ________________ for two years, and the debate is particularly fraught among parents of small children, for good reasons. While (2) ____________ such as masking and isolation mean temporary discomfort or inconvenience for most people, their (3) _______________ for still-developing young children are more mysterious, and possibly more significant and lasting. Children with speech or language disorders offer perhaps the (4) _____________ example of these murky trade-offs. Pandemic restrictions vary by state, county and school district, but I spoke with parents in California, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey, Iowa and Maryland, who said their children’s speech therapy has been (5) ______________: first by the loss of in-person therapy and then by masking requirements, in places that have them. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5. Ans 1. disrupted 2. regulated 3. measured 4. normalised th Gopal Verma Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 10/09/2024 Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fear of closed spaces Ans 1. Photophobia 2. Optophobia 3. Agoraphobia 4. Claustrophobia Q.2 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Historians tell us how this country was divided into three. English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. We are told by historians how this country has been divided into three. 2. We are told by historians how this country divided into three. 3. We are told by historians how this country was divided into three. 4. We have been told by historians how this country was divided into three. Q.3 Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank. The transistors are used as the main _________, which are built into computer chips. Ans 1. components 2. cumponents 3. kamponents 4. kumponents Q.4 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) technology has revolutionised (Q) and it has transformed the way (O) every aspect of our lives (R) we communicate and connect Ans 1. RPQO 2. RPOQ 3. POQR 4. ORQP Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank. The ______ to the venue was decorated with beautiful lights. [exit] Ans 1. house 2. road 3. entry 4. ceremony Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Care a hang Ans 1. Hanging clothes to dry 2. Putting an outfit on a hanger 3. Caring too much 4. Showing no interest Q.7 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The company will launch the new product next month, and they are already promoting it through various marketing channels. Ans 1. The new product will be launched by the company next month, and it is already being promoted through various marketing channels. 2. The new product were been launched by the company next month, and it already was promoting through various marketing channels. 3. The new product was launched by the company next month, and it is already promoted through various marketing channels. 4. The new product will have been launched by the company next month, and it was already being promoted through various English With Gopal Verma marketing channels. Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Mechanical Ans 1. Surrogate 2. Automatised 3. Yielding 4. Manual Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. Solomon’s reputation as an accountant is taintless. Ans 1. flawed 2. faultless 3. dubious 4. inconsistent Q.10 The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My sister, Juliet, / got married / as her / was 23. Ans 1. was 23. 2. as her 3. My sister, Juliet, 4. got married Q.11 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part. Ans 1. Foreword 2. Conclusion 3. Postscript 4. Paraphrase Q.12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Ans 1. Verminous 2. Vomitus 3. Voluptuous 4. Verifibility Q.13 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Mayra has the ability for mathematics. Ans 1. astute 2. altitude 3. aptitude 4. attitude Q.14 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Choice between two unsatisfactory alternatives Ans 1. Dilemma 2. Problem 3. Confusion 4. Difficulty Q.15 Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. English With Gopal Verma The supermarket is open from 10 a.m. still 10 p.m. Ans 1. open 2. from 10 a.m. 3. The supermarket 4. still 10 p.m. Q.16 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. To tell others secret information only for enjoyment is not a good practice. Ans 1. spill the words 2. spill the cat 3. spill the onions 4. spill the beans Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The media, these days, constructs ________(misleading) narratives on politics and celebrities to increase the viewership. Ans 1. sincere 2. true 3. candid 4. mendacious Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The group of travellers were wonderstruck by the ___________ of the coin. Ans 1. wait 2. white 3. wide 4. weight Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Evaluate Ans 1. Misjudge 2. Assess 3. Unity 4. Misquote Q.20 Select the option that can substitute/replace the bracketed word correctly and complete the sentence. They could (always) stay in, or go for a walk. Ans 1. had better 2. not only 3. either 4. neither 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. As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a English With Gopal Verma significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. Ans 1. end 2. transition 3. set 4. stagnation 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. As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. Ans 1. numerous 2. fewer 3. particular 4. limit 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. As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Ans 1. local 2. endemic 3. epidemic 4. pandemic Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in English With Gopal Verm each blank. As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. Ans 1. suspend 2. resume 3. reopened 4. carry on 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. As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) ______ to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement and the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) ______ courses. The latest (3) ______ has altered the education of millions of people around the world. New approaches and improvements in the school system are urgently required. Considering the increasing digital divide, the strategy may exacerbate existing inequality disparities. More than 500 million students, at various levels, around the world were forced to (4) _______ their studies. These changes have caused and will continue to cause some inconvenience, but they will also foster innovation and future reforms inside this education system. During a global Covid-19 pandemic, the 'pile-on effect' of the coronavirus can have long-term consequences for schooling, notably for the most vulnerable. Children, (5) ________ basic, core learning (reading, math, languages, etc.) was weak to begin with, face a significant risk of regression. During Covid-19, millions of children whose right to education has already been violated, particularly girls, are exposed to greater health and well-being hazards (both psychosocial and physical). SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. Ans 1. which 2. whose 3. whom 4. who ith Gopal Verma Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 11/09/2024 Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I Section : English Comprehension Q.1 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the following sentence. Despite recent superficial moves toward political reconciliation, Libya remains in the grip of a bloodstained corrupt military exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. Ans 1. oblique 2. pique 3. clique 4. antique Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. English With Gopal Verma An instrument for viewing distant objects in space. Ans 1. Microscope 2. Spectrograph 3. Telescope 4. Binoculars Q.3 The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options. I was upstaires when somebody rang the doorbell. Ans 1. Upstares 2. Upstaire 3. upsatires 4. Upstairs Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Adversity Ans 1. Success 2. Misfortune 3. Pleasure 4. Advantage Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word. Forbid Ans 1. Prohibit 2. Allow 3. Call 4. Forsake Q.6 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) while the employees (B) meeting on time (C) the boss arrived at the (D) despite the heavy traffic (E) were late Ans 1. DCBAE 2. DACEB 3. BACED 4. ACEDB Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Charles Darwin is renowned for his book on evolution, ‘On the Origin of Species’, which laid down a treasure of substantiation that evolution occurs, and projected a mechanism, that is, natural selection, for how it does so. Ans 1. laid into a treasure of substantiation 2. laid about a treasure of substantiation 3. laid away a treasure of substantiation 4. laid out a treasure of substantiation Q.8 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. English With Gopal Verma It is he who work for the company for more than a decade. Ans 1. for more than a decade 2. who work 3. for the company 4. It is he Q.9 Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The teachers of our school have already taken this training. Ans 1. This training has already been taken by the teachers of our school. 2. This training has been taken by the teachers of our school. 3. This training has already been taken by the our school teachers. 4. This training was already taken by the teachers of our school. Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. He was very cruel in dealing with the students. Ans 1. Skittish 2. Kind 3. Malevolent 4. Kingly Q.11 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (A) he had to take the bus (B) his friend, who used to give (C) to his office because he had (D) him a lift, was on vacation (E) never learned to drive and Ans 1. DACEB 2. ACEBD 3. EBADC 4. BADEC Q.12 Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Ravi will play the match. Ans 1. The match is played by Ravi. 2. The match will have been played by Ravi. 3. The match will be playing by Ravi. 4. The match will be played by Ravi. Q.13 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Our legal system must frame proper legal rules for juvenile criminals. Ans 1. senile 2. dotage 3. old 4. young Q.14 Substitute the underlined word-segment with most appropriate idiom. The doctors tried very hard to save his mother but they were unsuccessful. Ans 1. faced the music 2. drew the line 3. moved heaven and earth 4. ran like clockwork Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. English With Gopal Verma Hit the nail on the head Ans 1. They are experiencing a headache. 2. They have accurately identified or explained something. 3. They're uncertain about a decision. 4. They hit a nail with a hammer. Q.16 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The windows / violent banged / during the / storm yesterday. Ans 1. during the 2. The windows 3. storm yesterday. 4. violent banged Q.17 Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. His acquiantance with the author led to many fruitful collaborations. Ans 1. acuiantance 2. acquaintance 3. acquaintence 4. aquaintance Q.18 Identify the correct synonym of the word given below. FATIGUE Ans 1. Mission 2. Tiredness 3. Vigour 4. Obese Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. She was overstrung before her dance performance. Ans 1. Cheerful 2. Calm 3. Placid 4. Nervous Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Awkward in movement or manner Ans 1. Alert 2. Imbalanced 3. Clumsy 4. Clownish 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. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1.% English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. associate 2. initiative 3. obligation 4. occult 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. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 2.% Ans 1. dedicated 2. alienated 3. refused 4. withhold 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. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 3.% Ans 1. clarifies 2. possess 3. concludes 4. obtains Comprehension: English With Gopal Ver In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 4.% Ans 1. graphics 2. vision 3. design 4. control 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. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an (1) _________ by the Government of India to celebrate and remember 75 years of independence and the beautiful history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is (2) _________ to the people of India, who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also (3) _________ the power and potential to realise Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's (4) _________ of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The formal journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav began on 12 March 2021, beginning a (5)______ to our 75th anniversary of independence and will finish a year later on 15 August 2023. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 5.% Ans 1. allocation 2. countdown 3. custom 4. breakdown Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I Exam Date 11/09/2024 Exam Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I English With Gopal Verma Section : English Comprehension Q.1 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. Neither my brother nor my brothers-in-law / attended the meeting / as his health is not more good. Ans 1. Neither my brother nor my brothers-in-law 2. attended the meeting 3. No error 4. as his health is not more good Q.2 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. (P) kindness and empathy (Q) in a world that can be (O) bring light and positivity (R) harsh and challenging Ans 1. PORQ 2. ROQP 3. QRPO 4. QROP Q.3 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence. She recieved an award for her outstanding performance. Ans 1. recieved 2. award 3. performance 4. outstanding Q.4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To read between the lines Ans 1. To underline some words 2. To read differently 3. To read aloud to public 4. To understand more than what the words suggest Q.5 Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. Deficient Ans 1. Skimpy 2. Broken 3. Ample 4. Terrible Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Meander Ans 1. Ramble 2. Deputise 3. Confirm 4. Direct Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. In Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Shylock's connivance aimed to jeopardise Antonio's life. English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. Safeguard 2. Risk 3. Peril 4. Jape Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Two of the fugitives managed to remain free by adeptly avoiding the____________ of the police. Ans 1. following 2. repression 3. pursuit 4. discovery Q.9 Select the correctly spelt word. Ans 1. Conscientous 2. Conscencious 3. Conscientious 4. Conscietious Q.10 Select the option that can replace the underlined phrase and make the sentence grammatically correct. The programme on TV was now shown the blurring faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre. Ans 1. were now showing the blurred faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre. 2. was now showing the blurred faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre 3. were now showing the blurring faces of the inmates from the rehabilitation centre 4. was now showing the blurred faces of the inmates upon the rehabilitation centre Q.11 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. It contains high levels of Vitamin A and D. B. Cod liver oil is thus used to treat arthritis. C. This supplement is made from the liver of cod fish. D. Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement. Ans 1. ABCD 2. CBAD 3. DCAB 4. BACD Q.12 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft. Ans 1. Astronaut 2. Anthropologist 3. Alchemist 4. Curator Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Merit Ans 1. Fatigue 2. Oblique 3. Virtue 4. Residue Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Jovial English With Gopal Verma Ans 1. Miserable 2. Solemnity 3. Cheerful 4. Profane Q.15 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Each candidate was making tall promises. Ans 1. Tall promises were being made by each candidate. 2. Tall promises are made by each candidate. 3. Tall promises will be made by each candidate. 4. Tall promises are being made by each candidate. Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Jump the gun Ans 1. To start all over again 2. Using a gun for sports 3. To stop a process 4. To do something too soon and too quickly Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Layla is the Sultan’s consort. Ans 1. Foe 2. Alcoholic 3. Enemy 4. Partner Q.18 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Rahul thinks he is as smarter as his friends in the class. Ans 1. his friends 2. he is as smarter as 3. Rahul thinks 4. in the class Q.19 In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement. O: population is expected to triple in P: the next 50 years Q: among the world’s poorest countries R: population shrinkage in that period S: whereas many rich countries will see Ans 1. POSQR 2. RSOPQ 3. SPORQ 4. QOPSR Q.20 Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice. The car was repaired by the mechanic. Ans 1. The mechanic repairs the car. 2. The mechanic has repaired the car. 3. The mechanic is repairing the car. 4. The mechanic repaired the car. Comprehension: English With Gopal Verma In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Appearances may not reveal the man. So, you shouldn't make (1) _________ about a man's character based on how he (2) _________. People smile and smile, yet prove to be (3) _________. On the other hand, people with rough exteriors prove to be the (4) _________ and most considerate people on earth. They are the people who are beautiful from (5) _________. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.( Ans 1. ascend 2. derivations 3. deficient 4. assumptions 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. Appearances may not reveal the man. So, you shouldn't make (1) _________ about a man's character based on how he (2) _________. People smile and smile, yet prove to be (3) _________. On the other hand, people with rough exteriors prove to be the (4) _________ and most considerate people on earth. They are the people who are beautiful from (5) _________. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.( Ans 1. admits 2. shows 3. glitters 4. looks 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. Appearances may not reveal the man. So, you shouldn't make (1) _________ about a man's character based on how he (2) _________. People smile and smile, yet prove to be (3) _________. On the other hand, people with rough exteriors prove to be the (4) _________ and most considerate people on earth. They are the people who are beautiful from (5) _________. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.( Ans 1. grumpy 2. ecstatic 3. joyful 4. sparkling 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. Appearances may not reveal the man. So, you shouldn't make (1) _________ about a man's character based on how he (2) _________. People smile and smile, yet prove to be (3) _________. On the other hand, people with rough exteriors prove to be the (4) _________ and most considerate people on earth. They are the people who are beautiful from (5) _________. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.( Ans 1. bitterest English With Gopal Verma 2. strangest 3. gloomiest 4. kindest Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully an

SSC CGL Pre 2024 English Section PDF

Document Details

Tags

Related

Summary

Full Transcript

Upgrade to continue