Mock Test

Exam: SSC CGL Subject: English Language

Total Questions: 20

Q1. His verbose speech lasted for over an hour.

concise lengthy interesting boring
Q2. The scientist meticulously examined the data, searching for any ______ that might support her unconventional hypothesis.

discrepancy uniformity confirmation equivalence
Q3. One of the books ______ missing from the shelf.

were are is be
Q4. Which word fits the sentence: 'The news was ____ to him.'

good bad welcome unwelcome
Q5. Which word is NOT in the 'teach' family?

teacher taught teaching teache
Q6. He decided _______ the project despite the challenges.

to start starting start being started
Q7. Select the word family that includes words related to sickness or health.

Pathology, Sympathy, Empathy Salubrious, Salutary, Healthful Voracious, Gluttonous, Insatiable Ambiguous, Equivocal, Cryptic
Q8. Choose the declarative sentence:

Where is my pen? Sit down. Birds fly in the sky. What a mess!
Q9. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

A. The advent of quantum computing promises to revolutionize fields ranging from cryptography to drug discovery. B. Its ability to perform calculations beyond the reach of classical computers opens up unprecedented possibilities. C. However, significant engineering and theoretical challenges remain before quantum computers can be widely implemented. D. The potential societal impact, both positive and negative, warrants careful consideration and proactive planning.
Q10. He felt a deep sense of __________ towards his former mentor, who had guided him through his early career.

indifference animosity gratitude disregard
Q11. When the narrator is external and only reports outward actions and dialogue, it is:

Third Person Omniscient First Person Second Person Third Person Objective
Q12. She ______ the entire book by the time the movie adaptation was released.

read had read had read was reading
Q13. A passage about honesty would likely have a message related to:

Deception Truthfulness and integrity Selfishness Betrayal
Q14. Which of the following best describes the primary role of context in a Cloze test?

To identify unfamiliar vocabulary To understand the emotional tone of the passage To determine the most appropriate word to fill a blank To memorize the entire passage
Q15. A paragraph starts by introducing a scientific theory and then proceeds to provide evidence supporting it. The cohesive element that MOST likely links these two parts is:

The use of interrogative sentences to challenge the reader's understanding Demonstrative pronouns or adverbs that direct the reader's attention to the supporting information (e.g., 'this evidence,' 'as shown below') A sudden shift to a different, albeit related, scientific concept The introduction of a metaphorical comparison that deviates from the literal meaning
Q16. The baby _______ loudly now.

cry cries is crying cried
Q17. An interviewer, while assessing candidates for a job, subconsciously favors candidates who share similar hobbies and background experiences with them, attributing higher competence to these individuals. This is an example of:

Halo Effect Projection Bias Similarity-Attraction Effect Fundamental Attribution Error
Q18. Which of the following questions requires the candidate to think about the 'why' behind word choices in a text?

Antonym Quiz Cloze Test Synonym Quiz Spelling Quiz
Q19. The car ______ fast.

drive drives driving driven
Q20. The teacher encouraged students to ______ their own conclusions rather than simply ______ information.

memorize, analyze copy, understand derive, accept question, ignore

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