Important English Quiz-4 SSC Cgl -2018

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61. Scarcely did I reach the airport,

(1)/nervous and tense, than theplane took off, (2)/leaving mestranded in an alien place. (3)/No error (4).
(2) when will replace than because.scarcely, hardly, barely are followed by whenLook at the examples given below :We had scarcely sat down at the table, when thephone rang.The sentence can also be written like this –Scarcely had we sat down at the table, when thephone rang.Hence, nervous and tense, when the plane took offis the right usage


62. The power to (1)/distinguish between differences (2)/is the basis of science and art. (3)/Noerror (4).

62. (2) between differences will not be used because –use ofdistinguish between differences is superfluous.Here, distinguish (Verb) itself means to recognise thedifference between two people or things; differentiate.Look at the examples given below :It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other.It was hard to find the difference between one twinand the other.


63. I have (1)/seen her only once (2)/but I’m liking her a lot. (3)/Noerror (4).

63. (3) I like will replace I'm liking because –like (Verb) is a word used for expressing emotion.It is not used in Progressive/Continuous form .Look at the examples given below :I am liking peanuts. (×)I like peanuts. (ü)Hence, but I’m liking her a lot is the right usage

64. I told him (1)/that we enjoyedvery much (2)/at the party. (3)/No error (4).

64. (2) had enjoyed will replace enjoyed because –the basic form in this sentence is as follows :Subject + had + Verb

we had enjoyed. (Past Participle Form)
Look at the examples given below :I had written the letter before you came home.I wish I had been brave enough.Hence, that we had enjoyed very much is the rightusage.

65. John is working very hardly (1)/as the examinations (2)/are fastapproaching. (3)/No error (4)

65. (1) hard will replace hardly because –hardly (Adv.) : almost no/not/none buthard (Adj.) : needing/using effort.Look at the examples given below :It is a hard shovelling snow.There is hardly any tea left.Hence, John is working very hard is the right usage.

66. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ sinceyesterday (3)/. No error (4)

66. (1) has eaten will replace ate because –Since is used with the Present/Past Perfect Tensethat indicates a time from the past until a later pasttime, or until nowLook at the examples given below :I haven’t eaten since breakfast.He has been working in a bank since leaving school.Hence, He has eaten is the right usage

67. An experimental vaccine (1)/ hasbrought (2)/ glimmer of hope forthe malarial researchers (3)/. Noerror (4)

67. (3) a will be used before glimmer because –when you mention something for the first time, weuse a/an (Indef. Art.).Look at the examples given below :I have a problem.Do you have a solution to this ?Hence, a glimmer of hope for the malarial researchers is the right usage

68. After making me wait for twoagonising hours (1)/ the greatman called me in (2)/ and askedme what do I want (3)/. No error (4

68. (3) what I wanted will replace what do I want because –in Indirect Speech, an interrogative sentence is converted into Assertive Sentence in which the Subjectis used before the Verb.Look at the examples given below :She said, “When will they come ?” (Direct Speech)
She asked when they would come ?” (Indirect Speech)

She said to her brother, “Why are you crying ?” (D.S)


She asked her brother why he was crying ?” (I.S)

Hence, and asked me what I wanted is the right usage



69. The ebb and flow of the tides (1)/are (2)/ now understood (3)/. Noerror (4)

69. (2) is will replace are because –The ebb and flow refers to a single Subject, So theVerb will be Singular.Look at the examples given below :The crown and glory of life is character.The horse and carriage is waiting at the gate.

70. The green paint on the wall (1)/provides a suitable contrast (2)/with the yellow doors (3)/. Noerror (4)

70. (4) No errorbut in my opinion it should be CONTRAST TO 


71. Even today (1)/ it is incredulousto think (2)/ that men havewalked on the moon. /(3) Noerror. (4)

71. (2) incredible will replace incredulous because –incredulous (Adj.) : not willing or not able to believesomethingincredible (Adj.) : unbelievable; very difficult to believeLook at the examples given below :It was an incredible story.There was a brief, incredulous silence.Hence, it is incredible to think is the right usage

72. The firemen wore (1)/ inflammable clothing (2)/ for protection. /(3) No error. (4)

72. (2) non-flammable will replaceinflammable because –inflammable (Adj.) : liable to catch fire easilynon-flammable (Adj.) : not likely to burn easilyLook at the examples given below :We should always use clothes that arenon-flammable.These gases are highly inflammable.Hence, non-inflammable clothing is the right usage

73. Beside food, (1)/ the pilgrims carried (2)/ some medicines. /(3) Noerror. (4)

73. (1) besides will replace beside because –beside (Prep.) : at the side of andbesides (Prep.) : in addition to; apart fromLook at the examples given below :He sat beside her all night.We have lots of things in common besides musicHence, Besides food is the right usage.

74. Adults suffering chicken pox (1)/can develop (2)/ all kinds of complications (3) No error. (4)

74. (1) from will be used before chicken pox because –Suffer (Verb) is followed by from (Prep.)Look at the examples given below :He suffers from asthma. (ü)He suffers asthma. (×)Hence, Adults suffering from chicken pox is theright usage

75. The well-known pianist (1)/ hadto practice for several hours a day(2)/ even after he rose to fame.(3)/ No error. (4)

75. (2) practise will replace practice because –practice is a Noun and practise is a Verb.practice (Noun) : a habit; a repeated exercisepractise (Verb) : to do frequently; carry out an actionLook at the examples given below :It was his practice to walk five miles every day.She practises the piano daily.Hence, had to practise for several hours a day isthe right usage

76. The Prime Minister was asked (1)/to write a forward (2)/ to the book.(3)/ No error. (4)

(2) foreword will replace forward because –a foreword, is a short introduction at the beginningof a book written by somebody other than the author.Look at the examples given below :He was asked to write a foreword for her book.They ran forward to welcome her.Hence, to write a fore word is the right usage

77. I must complement you (1)/ onyour good manners (2)/ and yourimpeccable behaviour. (3)/ Noerror. (4)
77. (1) compliment will replace complement because –compliment (Verb) : to express admiration of; congratulatecomplement (Verb) : to add to/make completeIf one thing complements another, the two thingsincrease each other’s good qualities when they arebrought together.If you compliment someone, you tell him that youadmire him.Look at the examples given below :They complimented on the way I looked.Spices complement the flavour of the curry.Hence, I must compliment you is the right usage.

78. The sweets (1)/ were shared (2)/between the four girls. /(3) No error. (4)


78. (3) among will replace between because –between is used when only two persons or things areinvolved.among expresses a relationship when more than twopersons/things are involved.Look at the examples given below :She had to choose between work and her family.He divided his money among his brothers and sisters.Hence, among the four girls is the right usage

79. The long-distance train (1)/ whichmet with an accident (2)/ wascarrying some army personal. /(3) No error. (4)

79. (3) personnel will replace personal because –personnel (Noun) is used for people employed by oractive in an organization, a business, or servicepersonal (Adj.) is related to a particular personLook at the examples given below :This is my personal opinion.We have advertised for extra security personnel .Personnel is a Plural Noun.Hence, was carrying some army personnel is theright usage.


80. The young men from Japan (1)/found the assent of the mountain(2)/ hard going. (3)/ No error. (4)


80. (2) ascent will replace assent because –ascent (Noun) : an upward slope; the process/act ofgoing upward butassent (Noun) : to express agreement or acceptance,as of a proposalLook at the examples given below :The director has given her assent to the proposals.The cart began its gradual ascent up the hill.Hence, found the ascent of the mountain is the rightusage.

81. If the worst (1)/comes to worst,( 2)/I will have to bid good-byeto my studies and join my family business. (3) /No error. (4)


81. (2) the will be used before worstcomes to the worst will replace comes to worstbecause –worst (Adj.) is the Superlative Degree ofbad (Positive Degree) and worse (comparative Degree) and the (Def. Art. ) is used with a SuperlativeDegree.if the worst comes to the worst (Idiom) : if thesituation becomes too difficult or dangerous.Look at the examples given below :If the worst comes to the worst, we’ll just have tosell the house.If the worst comes to the worst, we’ll have to givethem our bed and sleep on the floor.

82. The interim report does not (1)/analyse thoroughly the principlecauses (2)/of the disaster (3) /No error (4).

82. (2) principal will replace principle because –principle (Noun) : a general rule that someone’sbehaviour or idea is based onPrincipal (Adj.) : a chief/important person/thingLook at the examples given below :His principal interest in life was money.We follow the principle that everyone should betreated equally.Hence, analyse thoroughly the principal causes isthe right usage
83. The items I liked most (1)/werethe rosewood carvings (2)/andthe teak-wood furnitures ofDutch design (3)/No error. (4)


83. (3) furniture will replace furnitures because –furniture is an Uncountable Noun.It is not used in the Plural .Look at the examples given below :We are going to get newfurniture for the living room.(ü)We are going to get newfurnitures for the living room.(×)Hence, and the teak-wood furniture of Dutch design is the right usage

84. A part of the training (1)/theyoffered was (2)/real good (3)/Noerror. (4)

84. (3) really will replace real because –really (Adv.) is used for emphasizing an Adjective/AdverbLook at the examples given below :She was driving really fast.I am really sorry.Hence, really good is the right usage.


85. The soil was moist as (1)/therewas little rain (2)/the day before(3)/No error. (4)


85. (2) a little rain will replace little rain because – littleis a Negative Adj. and means not mucha little is an Affirmative Adj. that means someLook at the examples given below :He had little money. (not much money)He had a little money. (some money)Hence, there was a little rain is the right usage.

86. The manager wanted to knowwho had arrived (1)/early thatday (2)/the cashier or the accountant (3)/No error. (4)

86. (2) earlier will replace early because –The comparison between the two (the cashier andthe accountant) is evident. So, the ComparativeDegree ofearly (Adj.) will be used.early earlier earliest
Positive Comparative SuperlativeLook at the examples given below :This puzzle is easier than that one.The book was more interesting than the film.Hence, earlier that day is the right usage



87. They are a politically importantfamily; (1)/one of his sisters isa minister (2)/ and the other ismarried with a minister (3)/Noerror. (4)

87. (3) married to will replace married with becausemarried (Verb) agrees with to (Prep.)Look at the example given below :Her daughter was married to a fisherman.Hence, and the other is married to a minister is theright usage


88. Supposing that the information(1)/proves to be totally reliable,(2)/should we still have to recast the plans ? (3)/No error. (4)

88. (3) should we still recast the plans will replaceshouldwe still have to recast the plans because –Where the tense in the Supposing that clause is inSimple Present, the tense in the Main clause will bein Simple Future using Modal Verbs like will, may,might, could or should.Look at the examples given below :Supposing that it rains, you will get wet.Supposing that you don’t feel better tomorrow, youshould go and see the doctor.

89. Though its gloss can (1)/fool fewunwary customers, (2)/itwouldn’t be difficult for theclever ones to judge its realworth (3)/No error. (4)
89. (2) a fewwill replace few because –few (Adj.) is used with Plural Nouns and a PluralVerb to mean not many.a few (Adj.) is also used with Plural Nouns and aPlural Verb to mean a small number/someLook at the examples given below :Very few students learn Sanskrit now.I need a few things from the store.Hence, fool a few unwary customers is the right usage.

90. She pretends as if she has (1)/never in her life, (2)/told a lie.Isn’t it ? (3)/No error.(4)

(1) had will replace has because –
The use ofas if, indicates an unreal situation in thepresent. So, it will be followed by Past ConditionalTense.Look at the examples given below :He looks as if he knew the answer. (He gives theimpression that he knows the answer, but he (probablydoesn’t know it.)He behaves as if nothing had happened.Hence, she pretends as if she had is the right usage



91. Knowledge of (1)/ at least twolanguages (2)/ are required topass the examination (3)/. Noerror (4).




91. (3) is will replace are because –The Verb of a sentence always agrees with the Subjectof the sentence, not with the object of a preposition.Here, knowledge is the Subject of the sentence, twolanguages is the Object ofof (Prep.)Look at the examples given below :The car with many riders was speeding towards us. (ü


92. The members of the OppositionParty in the Parliament (1)/ shoutupon the minister (2)/ if hemakes a wrong statement (3)/.No error (4).

92. (2) at will replace upon because –shout at : to say something in a loud voiceLook at the examples given below :She shouted at him for spilling the milk.He shouted at her to shut the gate.Hence, shout at the minister is the right usage



93. Everyone of the films (1)/ yousuggested (2)/ are not worth seeing (3)/. No error (4).

93. (1) All will replace Everyone of because –Everyone (Pro.) is used for every person or all peoplebut All (Det.) is used with Plural Nouns and refersto the whole number ofThe Verb (are) is also in Plural and a Subject agreeswith the Verb used.Look at the examples given below :All the people you invited are coming.
The police questioned everyone in the room.Hence, All the films is the right usage


94. The Secretary and the Principalof the college (1)/ are attending(2)/ the District DevelopmentCouncil Meeting at theCollectorate (3)/. No error (4).


94. (4) No error.

95. No sooner had the hockey matchstarted (1)/ when it began (2)/to rain (3)/. No error (4).


95. (2) than will replace when because –No sooner – than is the correct Correlative.No sooner introduces the event that occurred first.Look at the examples given below :No sooner had I closed my eyes than I fell asleep.

96. The Secretariat (1)/ comprises of(2)/ many air-conditioned rooms(3)/. No error (4).


96. (2) comprises/is comprised of will replacecomprises of because –comprise (Verb) : consist ofLook at the examples given below :The collection comprises 327 paintings.The collection is comprised of 327 paintings.The collection consists of 327 paintings.

97. It is high time (1)/ he stood onhis own (2)/ two legs (3)/. Noerror (4).


97. (3) feet will replace two legs because –stand on one’s own feet (Idiom) : to be independentand able to take care of yourself.Look at the examples given below :When his parents died, he had to learn to stand onhis own feet.You have to learn to stand on your own feet and notalways listen to your friends.

98. You should avoid (1)/ to travel (2)/in the rush hour (3)/. No error (4)
98. (2) travelling will replace to travel because –avoid (Verb) always agrees with a Gerund (– ing Verb)and not an Infinitive.Look at the examples given below :She avoids to do her homework. ()She avoids doing her homework. (

99. There is (1)/ only one of his novels (2)/ that are interesting (3)/.No error (4).

99. (3) is will replace are because –when a Plural Noun is placed with a Singular Subject(one, each, etc.) with of, the Verb will be Singular.Look at the example given below :Only one of his employees is sincere at work.Only one of his students is awarded the ‘Scholaraward’.Hence, that is interesting is the right usage.

100. He denied (1)/ to have (2)/ beenthere (3)/. No error (4).

100. (2) having will replace to have because –
We use the Gerund (– ing Verb) for an action that
happens before or at the same time as the action of
the Main Verb.
We use the Infinitive for actions that follow the action of the Main Verb.
Look at the examples given below :
I enjoy myself (at the time of) playing.
I deny having stolen anything (before)

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