English MCQs for SSC

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English Language and Comprehension • Sentence Rearrangement

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves systematic and objective examination of a subject to uncover new facts or verify existing ones. 2. Research serves as a fundamental pillar of academic and scientific advancement. 3. This may be either theoretical, intended to broaden knowledge, or applied, designed to address a practical problem. 4. The results of this investigation are then recorded and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves systematic and objective examination of a subject to uncover new facts or verify existing ones. 2. Research serves as a fundamental pillar of academic and scientific advancement. 3. This may be either theoretical, intended to broaden knowledge, or applied, designed to address a practical problem. 4. The results of this investigation are then recorded and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.

A. 2, 1, 3, 4 2, 1, 3, 4 B. 1, 2, 4, 3 1, 2, 4, 3 C. 4, 3, 2, 1 4, 3, 2, 1 D. 3, 4, 1, 2 3, 4, 1, 2

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

Sentence 2 introduces research. Sentence 1 explains its meaning, sentence 3 describes its types, and sentence 4 explains what happens to the results. Therefore, the correct order is 2, 1, 3, 4.

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English Language and Comprehension • Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal. Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal.

A. “I will attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I will attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. B. “I would attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I would attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. C. “I shall attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I shall attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. D. “I can attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I can attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

When converted back into direct speech, “he” changes to “I” and “would” changes back to “will.” Therefore, option A is correct.

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English Language and Comprehension • Error Detection

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report overlooked several underlying causes (1)/ behind the public unrest were surprising (2)/ given the volume of evidence (3)/ collected over the past few months. (4) Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report overlooked several underlying causes (1)/ behind the public unrest were surprising (2)/ given the volume of evidence (3)/ collected over the past few months. (4)

A. (1) (1) B. (2) (2) C. (3) (3) D. (4) (4)

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

The noun clause beginning with “That the report overlooked...” is a singular subject. Therefore, “were surprising” should be replaced with “was surprising.”

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English Language and Comprehension • One-Word Substitution

Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who speaks two languages fluently. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who speaks two languages fluently.

A. Accusation Accusation B. Denunciation Denunciation C. Bilingual Bilingual D. Indictment Indictment

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

A bilingual is a person who can speak or use two languages fluently.

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English Language and Comprehension • Sentence Improvement

Choose the most suitable option to replace the incorrect part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to stop consuming junk food and doing workouts regularly. Choose the most suitable option to replace the incorrect part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to stop consuming junk food and doing workouts regularly.

A. stopping junk food and doing regular workouts stopping junk food and doing regular workouts B. to stop junk food and to workouts regularly to stop junk food and to workouts regularly C. to stop consuming junk food and to work out regularly to stop consuming junk food and to work out regularly D. to not consume junk food and do workouts to not consume junk food and do workouts

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

The two actions require parallel infinitive constructions: “to stop consuming” and “to work out.” Therefore, option C is correct.

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English Language and Comprehension • Fill in the Blanks

Select the correct option: Even though the phenomenon is uncommon, it may still occur _________ prolonged drought conditions. Select the correct option: Even though the phenomenon is uncommon, it may still occur _________ prolonged drought conditions.

A. towards towards B. amidst amidst C. between between D. under under

सही उत्तर: D Correct Answer: D

The correct expression is “under prolonged drought conditions.” The preposition “under” describes the circumstances in which something occurs.

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English Language and Comprehension • Correct Spelling

Select the correctly spelt name of a CSF-shunt procedure. Select the correctly spelt name of a CSF-shunt procedure.

A. Ventriculoatrial Ventriculoatrial B. Ventriculoartial Ventriculoartial C. Ventriculoatriall Ventriculoatriall D. Ventriculoateriel Ventriculoateriel

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

“Ventriculoatrial” is the correct spelling. It refers to a shunt that diverts cerebrospinal fluid from a cerebral ventricle to the right atrium.

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English Language and Comprehension • Idioms and Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “at sixes and sevens.” Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “at sixes and sevens.”

A. A dilemma between two evils A dilemma between two evils B. A free and fair decision A free and fair decision C. In complete confusion In complete confusion D. A selection made under duress A selection made under duress

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

The idiom “at sixes and sevens” means being in a state of complete confusion, disorder or disagreement.

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English Language and Comprehension • Incorrect Spelling

Identify the misspelt word. Identify the misspelt word.

A. Vicereine Vicereine B. floccinaucinihilipilification floccinaucinihilipilification C. Defenestrate Defenestrate D. Sacrilegous Sacrilegous

सही उत्तर: D Correct Answer: D

“Sacrilegous” is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is “sacrilegious,” meaning disrespectful towards something considered sacred.

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English Language and Comprehension • Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word “DUPLICITOUS.” Select the most appropriate synonym of the word “DUPLICITOUS.”

A. Honest Honest B. Faithful Faithful C. Deceitful Deceitful D. Loyal Loyal

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

“Duplicitous” means dishonest or deceitful, especially by pretending to have intentions different from one’s actual intentions. Therefore, “deceitful” is the correct synonym.

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