Important English Quiz For SSC and Bank Set-35

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SPOTTING ERROR


I wonder why is Priya tinkering with the
wire. She might get a shock.
(A) I wonder
(B) Why is Priya tinkering with the wire
(C) She might get a shock
(D) No error


B


The students were awaiting for the arrival
of the chief guest.
(A) The students were
(B) awaiting for
(C) the arrival of the chief guest.
(D) No error.

B
either awaiting  OR waiting for


Kohli is eclipsed by his girlfriend, who is
cleverer and amusing than he is.
(A) Kohli is eclipsed by his girlfriend
(B) who is cleverer and
(C) amusing than he is
(D) No error

c
more amusing


Will you please buy some jiggery for me if
you go the market ?
(A) Will you please buy
(B) some jiggery for me
(C) if you go the market ?
(D) No error.
c
go to market


On the busy Ring Road we witnessed a
collusion between a truck and an auto.
(A) On the busy Ring Road
(B) we witnessed a collusion
(C) between a truck and an auto.
(D) No error.


b

collision
An instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another.


collusion
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.




FILL IN THE BLANKS


we had ...... wonderful time at the party last
night.
(A) such a (B) so
(C) such (D) very

A


However, the group’s long-term strategy is
to ...... on core sector business connected
with infrastructure and energy.
(A) breed (B) develop
(C) concentrate (D) depend
C


The man came in a van to ...... the televisionset.(A) mend (B) reform
(C) correct (D) alter
A

mend
Repair (something that is broken or damaged).



Ambition is one of those ......which are neversatisfied.(A) ideas (B) fancies
(C) passions (D) feeds


C


If I take a state roadways bus, I’ll get late,
...... ?
(A) isn’t it (B) won’t I
(C) will I (D) is it
B



IDIOMS

The minister  "went back on" his promise to
vote for me.
(A) withdrew (B) forgot
(C) reinforced (D) supported

A
WENT BANK ON to not keep a promise, or to change a decision or agreement: The government looks likely to go back on its decision to close the mines





The poor beggar  "ran amuck" and began to
throw stones at the crowd.
(A) became desperate
(B) ran about wildly
(C) become annoyed
(D) felt disgusted


B



The "die is cast" and now everyone is hoping
for the best.
(A) project is over
(B) decision is made
(C) death is inevitable
(D) cloth has been dyed
B RYT
games of chance in which the outcome is determined by the throwing of dice or a single die. 


The arrival of the new guest "proved a rift in
the lute."
(A) caused unnecessary worries
(B) brought about disharmony
(C) caused a pleasant atmosphere
(D) brought about a disciplined atmosphere
B RYT 
A small problem or flaw in something that jeopardizes the whole. I hope this bit of rust isn't a rift in the lute and doesn't end up damaging the whole paint job.



You cannot  "have your cake and eat it too."
(A) Enjoy forever
(B) Have it both ways
(C) Run away from responsibility
(D) Absolve yourself of guilt
B


If you give him all your money, you are likely
to  "burn your fingers."
(A) be unhappy (B) be happy
(C) suffer (D) be ill


C


Women should be paid the same. " What is
sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander."
(A) What is thought suitable pay for a man
should also be for a woman
(B) Goose and the gender eat the same
sauce
(C) Both goose and gander should be
equally treated
(D) The principle of equal treatment should
be implemented
D



The party stalwarts have advised the
President  "to take it lying down" for a while.
(A) to be cautious
(B) to be on the defensive
(C) to take rest
(D) to show no reaction


D




IMPROVEMENT 

Father suggested his son not to lose his
patience, things will improve  "unexpectedly."
(A) soon
(B) finally
(C) gradually
(D) No improvement


C



Because of his mastery in this field, his
suggestions  "are wide accepted".
(A) are widely accepted
(B) No improvement
(C) have widely accepted
(D) have been wide accepted

A



They felt humiliated because they realised
that they  "had cheated."
(A) have been cheated
(B) had been cheated
(C) had been cheating
(D) No improvement
B



"It was until many years"  later that Gandhibecame a rebel against authority.(A) It was not until many years
(B) It was till many years
(C) It was not many years
(D) No improvement

A



Technology  "must use to feed" the forces of
change.
(A) must be used to feed
(B) No improvement
(C) must use having fed
(D) must be using to feed

A



They  "are not beware of" all the facts.
(A) are not aware for
(B) are not aware of
(C) are not aware about
(D) No improvement

B


The man who has committed such a serious
crime must  "get the mostly severe"
punishment.
(A) be getting the mostly severely
(B) get the most severe
(C) have got the most severely
(D) No improvement


B




SYNONYMS


Corroborated (A) Confirmed
(B) Disproved
(C) Condemned
(D) Seconded

A
corroborate
Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)



Comely (A) Delightful (B) Pretty
(C) Homely (D) Elegant
B



Neglected
(A) Refused (B) Failed
(C) Promised (D) Obstructed

B




ANTONYMS 

Crestfallen
(A) Vainglorious (B) Indignant
(C) Triumphant (D) Disturbed

C



Abhor
(A) Admire (B) Respect
(C) Applaud (D) Appreciate

A




SPELL CHECKER

(A) Numerous (B) Nucleus
(C) Nuisence (D) Numismatics
C

(C) Nuisance



(A) Irritate (B) Turmoil
(C) Ignorent (D) Terrible


C
Ignorant