Important Ssc English Quiz Set-36 to set 38

set-36

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
NONPLUSSED
1) INJURIOUS 2) ABUSIVE
3) PUZZLED 4) ENORMOUS

c

non·plussed

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
VISIONARY
1) REALIST 2) ARTIST
3) IDEALIST 4) SOCIALIST
A



3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Desorientation 2) Disorientetion
3) Dysorientation 4) Disorientation
D


Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. I will not (A)/stay here another minute (B)/if I canhelp it! (C)/No Error (D)D

5. Roger dressed (A)/in is best shirt, (B)/ silver tie and
black jacket (C)/No Error (D)
B

6. They are looking forward (A)/to meet (B) /their
parents (C)/No Error (D)
B


Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. You are ____ common sense
1) lacking of 2) devoid in
3) devoid of 4) dull on
C

8. He ran so fast __________ .
1) that he fell 2) so he fell
3) he fell 4) that he is fallingA

9. The doctor has been ____ to attend to an urgent case
1) called 2) called in
3) called by 4) call overA

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. To nip in the bud
1) To stop something at the start
2) To trim the flowers
3) to pluck the flowers
4) to steal from
A


11. To put a spoke in one’s wheel
1) To repair one’s cycle 2) To hinder
3) To trip a rider 4) To add an extra wheel
B

12. To clip one’s wings
1) To stop one from flying
2) To trim the leaves
3) To deprive one of power
4) To hurt a birdC


Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. An act of travelling from one place to another
1) Series 2) Journey
3) Sequence 4) Programme
B

14. The thing no longer in use
1) Obstacle 2) Obsolete
3) Obsidian 4) Obstruction
B


15. Misappropriation of money
1) Embezzlement 2) Robbery
3) Theft 4) Fraud
A

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. The Vice Chancellor congratulated the blind student
for his success in the examination
1) in his 2) on his
3) over his 4) No improvement
B

17. I am sorry but I will not believe the story you have
told me
1) do not believe 2) am not believed
3) have not believed 4) No improvementA

18. Due to the fall in real estate prices builders have
stopped from constructing multi-storeyed office
buildings
1) at constructing 2) to constructing
3) stopped constructing 4) No improvement
C

19. Not having practised his lines he cut an angry figure
on the stage
1) cut a confused figure 2) cut a sorry face
3) cut a sorry figure 4) No improvement
C

20. My brother would gladly given you his car if you had
asked him.
1) would gladly give 2) would have gladly given
3) would gladly gave 4) No improvement
B



set -37

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
INNOCUOUS
1) INNOCENT 2) INNOVATIVE
3) INOFFENSIVE 4) INNERMOST
C

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
INFIRM
1) STRONG 2) WEAK
3) SUPPORTER 4) BELIEVER
A

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Correspondent 2) Correspondant
3) Correspendent 4) Corespondent
A

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Computers give us (A) / the easier access (B) / to
information. (C) / No Error (D)
B
THE EASIEST OR EASY 

5. I don’t have (A) / any money to (B) / spend for luxuries.
(C) / No Error (D)
C

6. I was first (A) / to reach the school (B) / today (C) / No
Error (D)
A

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The President will finally have a national memorial
_____ his honour.
1) at 2) upon
3) in 4) on
C


8. Cultural _____ is very important in international
business.
1) sensibility 2) sensitivity
3) smartness 4) susceptibilityB

9. We should first collect the funds and then _____
action.
1) plunge into 2) plunge onto
3) plunge at 4) plunge in
A

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Held up
1) Kidnapped 2) Delayed
3) Caught 4) Nabbed
B
The verb hold has many meanings and one of those is hold up which means to be delayed for something.

11. To play fast and loose
1) To be narrow minded
2) To play a good game
3) To act in an unreliable way
4) To defeat a person
C


12. Feather one’s own nest
1) Decorate
2) Work hard at home
3) build a home
4) make money in an improper wayD

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. The act of killing a king
1) Regicide 2) Regalcide
3) Genocide 4) Homicide
A


14. Emission of light or heat from a central point
1) Rays 2) Refraction
3) Reflection 4) RadiationD

15. That which cannot be believed
1) Awesome 2) Incredible
3) Credible 4) Ineffective
B

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. I tried to cane her, but of no purpose.
1) for 2) with
3) to 4) No improvement
C

17. The soldier mentioned that they had to pay a
consideration of fifty pounds with accordance in the
contract we signed.
1) by accordance with 2) in accordance with
3) with accordance to 4) No improvement
B

18. Pankaj couldn’t have seen us or he will have waved.
1) may 2) would have
3) should have 4) No improvementB

19. Elephants live in groups in the jungle.
1) crowds 2) herds
3) hoards 4) No improvementB


20. Taking the test, the teacher gave me a passing grade.
1) After I took the test 2) After taking the test
3) As I took the test 4) No improvementA




set 38 


1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
CREDULOUS
1) FUNNY 2) SILLY
3) INNOCCENT 4) GULLIBLE
D

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
REASSURE
1) COMFORT 2) CONSOLE
3) INSPIRE 4) DISCOURAGE
D


3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Defianse 2) Defyance
3) Difiance 4) Defiance
D

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Too great a (A)/ variety of studies (B)/ distract the
mind (C)/ No Error (D)
C
DISTRACTS 

5. The severe cyclonic storm (A)/ has left behind (B)/ a
trial of misery (C)/ No Error (D)
C
TRAIL

6. My sister has been (A)/ interested in medicine (B)/
ever since she was a child (C)/ No Error (D)
D

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. It is __________ university of excellence.
1) a 2) an
3) also 4) one
A

8. They have not had much time for social activities and
I have not __________ .
1) done so 2) either
3) also 4) gone
B

9. Food was packed, and they__________, a merry,
delighted party.
1) went off 2) start off
3) cut off 4) set offD

Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Pull a fast one
1) as fast as lightning 2) play a trick
3) carry a heavy burden 4) take a deep breath
B

11. Grease the palm
1) dirty one’s hands 2) work in a garage
3) slip and fall 4) bribe
D

12. Turn turtle
1) slow like a turtle 2) turn like a turtle
3) over-turn 4) a game turtles playC

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Action that is likely to make people very angry
1) Inflationary 2) Inflammable
3) Commensurable 4) Inflammatory
D

14. A humorous drawing dealing with current events or
politics.
1) Sketch 2) Illustration
3) Cartoon 4) Skit
C

15. Act of mercy killing
1) Suicide 2) Euthanasia
3) Immolation 4) Asphyxiation
B

Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. They have had a real good time.
1) have had a 2) have had really
3) have had a really 4) No improvement
C


17. Electricity has modernized the march of modern
events.
1) revolutionised 2) developed
3) created 4) No improvement
A

18. The sales boy told the consumer not to touch the
products on display.
1) buyer 2) shopper
3) customer 4) No improvementC

19. Please make it a point to send the letter at my
address.
1) on 2) to
3) in 4) No improvement
B

LAST QUESTINO OF 2016 SSC CGL OF ENG..
20. Sunil and I helped to sell tickets.
1) we 2) us
3) me 4) No improvementD