In this article, we are giving all 25 solved questions of English language & comprehension asked in SSC CGL tier-1 exam held on 1stSeptember, 2016 (Morning shift). Please find the distribution of asked questions in this exam with the table given below-
From the observation of the given table, we can predict that one must focus more on Sentence improvement, Reading comprehension, Idioms & Phrases, One-word substitution, Fill in the blanks, and spotting errors. Now, have a look at the questions for more insights -
Question 1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
RECEPTACLE
a. COMPARTMENT
b. HOLE
c. CONTAINER
d. FUNNEL
Ans. CONTAINER
Explanation: Receptacle is used for an object or space used to contain something.
Question 2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word .
VANITY
a. PRIDE
b. LOVE
c. COURAGE
d. HUMILITY
Ans. HUMILITY
Explanation: Vanity means “excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements”. Hence, it’s opposite will be Humility out of the given options.
Question 3.Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word .
a. Acquisision
b. Acqiusition
c. Acquisition
d. Acquisetion
Ans. Acquisition
Explanation: Acquisition word is used for an asset or object bought or obtained, while others are meaningless and non-existent in English Dictionary.
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Question 4.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
If you permit me to speak the truth (A) / I shall state without hesitation (B) / that you have done a mistake (C) / No Error (D)
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Ans. C
Explanation: The correct sentence formation will be-“If you permit me to speak the truth, I shall state without hesitation that you have made a mistake.”
Question 5.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I succeeded persuading him (A) / to come with me (B) / only after hours of argument (C) / No Error (D)
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Ans. A
Explanation: The correct sentence formation will be-“I succeeded in persuading him to come with me only after hours of argument.”
Question 6.In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
Vermin (A) / does much harm (B) / to crops (C) / No Error (D)
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Ans. B
Explanation: The correct sentence formation will be-“Vermin do much harm to crops.”
Question 7.The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. choose the correct alternative .
Light is _____ than sound.
a. faster
b. more faster
c. sounder
d. lighter
Ans. faster
Explanation: than is used after the comparative degree of verb. Hence, the correct sentence will be-“Light is faster than sound.”
Question 8. The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. choose the correct alternative .
The man _____ for the purpose never did what was expected of him.
a. supplied
b. favoured
c. employed
d. cited
Ans. employed
Explanation: ‘Employed’ is the most suited word here. Hence, the sentence after completion will be-“The man employed for the purpose never did what was expected of him.”
Question 9. The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. choose the correct alternative .
There was a serious _____ between the two brothers.
a. altercation
b. alteration
c. aberration
d. altieration
Ans. altercation
Explanation: Altercation stands for a noisy argument or disagreement. Hence, it is the most appropriate word to be used here.
Question 10.In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To give oneself airs
a. Space to breathe
b. Time
c. Acting strange
d. Behaving arrogantly
Ans. Behaving arrogantly
Explanation: ‘To give oneself airs’ idiom is used when one assume a pretentious or self-aggrandizing attitude.
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Question 11.In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase .
At a stone's throw
a. At a short distance
b. At a place where quarrels take place
c. At a great distance
d. A quarry
Ans. At a short distance
Explanation: ‘At a short distance’ means ‘A short distance away from something.’
Question 12.In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Bone of contention
a. A delicious non-vegetarian item
b. An item which made them content
c. Cause for quarrel
d. A link between them
Ans. Cause for quarrel
Explanation: ’A bone of contention’ means a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
Question 13.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences .
A person who has lost the protection of the law
a. Outlaw
b. Immigrant
c. Outcast
d. Orphan
Ans. Outlaw
Explanation: Outlaw is used for a person, who has broken the law, especially one, who remains at large or is a fugitive.
Question 14.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences .
Falsification of documents etc.
a. Xeroxing
b. Forgery
c. Laminating
d. Copying
Ans. Forgery
Explanation: Forgery is used for the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
Question 15.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences .
To make atonement for one's sins
a. Expiate
b. Renounce
c. Remonstrate
d. Recant
Ans. Expiate
Explanation: The sentence, which is given in the question perfectly map the answer ‘Expiate’.
Question 16.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 . In case no improvement is needed, Choose "No improvement".
The boys absented themselves for two days.
a. were absented
b. absented
c. had absented
d. No improvement
Ans. No improvement
Explanation: The sentence is formed as per the correct grammar rules and need no improvement.
Question 17.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 . In case no improvement is needed, Choose "No improvement".
My mother insists on setting up something every day for charity.
a. on
b. in
c. aside
d. No improvement
Ans. aside
Explanation: The correct sentence will be-“ My mother insists on setting aside something every day for charity.”
Question 18.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 . In case no improvement is needed, Choose "No improvement".
He began on a new business venture.
a. embarked
b. begun
c. opened
d. No improvement
Ans. embarked
Explanation: Embark is used to initiate something new. Hence, this is the appropriate answer in the given context.
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Question 19.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 . In case no improvement is needed, Choose "No improvement".
I have to say them the truth.
a. tell
b. state
c. speak
d. No improvement
Ans. tell
Explanation: ‘say’ verb is used in direct speech, when two parties are exchanging their ideas or thoughts with each other. ‘Tell’ is mostly used in Indirect speech as described in the given sentence.
Question 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 . In case no improvement is needed, Choose "No improvement".
The SSB will interview the candidate between 11 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
a. 11.00 am to 3 pm
b. 11.00 from 3 pm
c. 11.am by 3.00 pm
d. No improvement
Ans. No improvement
Explanation: The sentence needs no improvement.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives .
Settled life and cultivation gave man leisure; he had no longer to always think of getting food. During spare time he could make stone tools, hoes or pots and weave cloth. Some people spared from producing their own food could even devote themselves to other activities all the time. This resulted in a division of labour. The division of labour made it possible for various groups to specialize, that is, to acquire greater skill and learn better techniques in doing one kind of work.
The settled community life needed rules to regulate the behavior of the members of the community. It is not possible to know exactly how regulations were established. It appears that the decisions regarding the community were taken by the people as a whole, or by a council of elders, as is in the practice in tribal societies. There were perhaps no kings or any organized government. Most likely, there were chiefs elected by the community for their qualities of leadership. But, these chiefs could not pass their positions on to their sons and they enjoyed few special privileges. Archaeological excavations have not revealed anything which would indicate the prevalence of a higher status for some members of the community. This is also supported by the study of life in many tribes in modern times. Thus, social inequalities do not seem to have emerged even in Neolithic times.
Question 21. What did man do in his spare time?
a. Made stone tools
b. Made hoes or pots
c. Weave cloth
d. All of the above
Ans. All of the above
Explanation: The supporting context for this answer is-“During spare time he could make stone tools, hoes or pots and weave cloth.”
Question 22. In the passage, "division of labour" means?
a. Specialization to acquire greater skills
b. Learning arithmetic
c. Working in groups
d. Working from home
Ans. Specialization to acquire greater skills
Explanation: the answer can be given with the following lines-“The division of labour made it possible for various groups to specialize, that is, to acquire greater skill and learn better techniques in doing one kind of work.”
Question 23. To which period do the Neolithic times refer:
a. Later part of the Stone Age
b. Early part of the Stone Age
c. Later part of the Ice Age
d. Medieval times
Ans. Later part of the Stone Age
Explanation: There is no mention of Neolithic times meaning in the passage. Hence, the answer can be derived from the existent knowledge. As all of us that Neolithic times refers to the later part of the stone age.
Question 24. Chiefs were elected by the community for their
a. age
b. qualities of leadership
c. responsibility and courage
d. trust and loyalty
Ans. qualities of leadership
Explanation: the supported lines for this question is –“There were chiefs elected by the community for their qualities of leadership. But, these chiefs could not pass their positions on to their sons and they enjoyed few special privileges.”
Question 25. The meaning of 'privilege' is
a. allowance
b. favour
c. benefit
d. interest
Ans. benefit
Explanation: Privilege stands for a special right, advantage or benefits.
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