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Q1.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. This adaptability enables ecosystems to recover from disturbances and maintain long-term stability.
2. Ecosystem resilience refers to the capacity of a natural system to absorb stress and reorganize while undergoing change.
3. In the context of climate change, resilience is a crucial factor determining the survival of many species.
4. It involves complex interactions among biotic and abiotic components that allow systems to withstand external pressures.
  1. A2, 4, 1, 3
  2. B4, 2, 1, 3
  3. C2, 1, 3, 4
  4. D3, 2, 4, 1
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Concept: Open with the definition, then pronoun/connector links, then the broader context.

  1. 2 introduces and defines 'ecosystem resilience' → first.
  2. 4 begins with 'It involves…' → 'It' refers to resilience in 2.
  3. 1 'This adaptability…' sums up 4's idea of withstanding pressure; 3 widens it to climate change → 2-4-1-3.

Trick: A sentence starting with 'It' or 'This' can never open the paragraph – removes B; only A and C start with 2, and 'This adaptability' needs 4 before it.

Answer: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3

अवधारणा: परिभाषा से शुरुआत, फिर सर्वनाम/जोड़ने वाले शब्दों से कड़ी, अंत में व्यापक संदर्भ।

हल:

  1. वाक्य 2 'ecosystem resilience' की परिभाषा देता है → पहला।
  2. वाक्य 4 'It involves…' – 'It' = resilience।
  3. वाक्य 1 'This adaptability…' फिर वाक्य 3 (climate change) → 2-4-1-3।

ट्रिक: 'It'/'This' से शुरू होने वाला वाक्य पहला नहीं हो सकता; 'This adaptability' से पहले 4 चाहिए।

उत्तर: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – ecosystem resilienceSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q2.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Passive voice.
The gardener waters the plants every morning.
  1. AThe plants water the gardener every morning.
  2. BThe garden is watered by plants every morning.
  3. CThe plants are watered by the gardener every morning.
  4. DThe plants watering the gardener every morning.
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Concept: Simple present passive: object + is/are + V3 + by + agent.

  1. Object 'the plants' (plural) becomes the subject → 'are'.
  2. 'waters' → 'are watered'; agent → 'by the gardener'.
  3. Result: The plants are watered by the gardener every morning.

Trick: Doer and receiver must not swap meaning – A and B make the plants water the gardener.

Answer: (C) The plants are watered by the gardener every morning.

अवधारणा: सामान्य वर्तमान का कर्मवाच्य: object + is/are + V3 + by + कर्ता।

हल:

  1. 'the plants' (बहुवचन) कर्ता बनेगा → 'are'।
  2. 'waters' → 'are watered'; 'by the gardener'।
  3. वाक्य: The plants are watered by the gardener every morning.

ट्रिक: A और B में अर्थ उल्टा हो जाता है; D में सहायक क्रिया नहीं।

उत्तर: (C) The plants are watered by the gardener every morning.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPassive voice – simple presentSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q3.
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
He said that he was returning the borrowed book the next day.
  1. AHe said, "I return the borrowed book tomorrow."
  2. BHe said, "I am returning the borrowed book tomorrow."
  3. CHe said, "I was returning the borrowed book the next day."
  4. DHe said, "I will return the borrowed book the next day."
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Concept: To go back to direct speech, undo the tense shift and time words.

  1. 'was returning' (past continuous) ← 'am returning' (present continuous).
  2. 'he' (speaker) → 'I'; 'the next day' → 'tomorrow'.
  3. He said, "I am returning the borrowed book tomorrow."

Trick: Reported tense one step back → direct tense one step forward: was + ing → am + ing.

Answer: (B) He said, "I am returning the borrowed book tomorrow."

अवधारणा: प्रत्यक्ष कथन बनाने के लिए काल और समय-सूचक शब्द वापस बदलें।

हल:

  1. 'was returning' ← 'am returning'।
  2. 'he' → 'I'; 'the next day' → 'tomorrow'।
  3. He said, "I am returning the borrowed book tomorrow."

ट्रिक: Indirect में काल एक कदम पीछे होता है, direct में एक कदम आगे करें: was + ing → am + ing।

उत्तर: (B) He said, "I am returning the borrowed book tomorrow."

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – indirect to directSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q4.
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'a personal peculiarity or habit'.
  1. AIdiosyncracy
  2. BIdiosyncrasy
  3. CIdiosyncresy
  4. DIdiosyncrosy
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Concept: Correct spelling: i-d-i-o-s-y-n-c-r-a-s-y.

  1. Meaning: a peculiar habit or way of behaving special to a person.
  2. It ends in '-crasy' (from Greek 'krasis' = mixture), not '-cracy'.

Trick: Split it: idio + syn + crasy – unlike 'democracy', it ends with an 's'.

Answer: (B) Idiosyncrasy

अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी: Idiosyncrasy।

हल:

  1. अर्थ: किसी व्यक्ति की अपनी विशेष आदत/सनक।
  2. अंत '-crasy' (ग्रीक 'krasis' = मिश्रण) है, '-cracy' नहीं।

ट्रिक: democracy वाला '-cracy' यहाँ नहीं; यहाँ 's' वाला '-crasy'।

उत्तर: (B) Idiosyncrasy

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – IdiosyncrasySSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q5.
Select the option which contains the most appropriate HOMONYM of the word given in bold/underline.
The botanist noted that the plant would yield more sap in warmer conditions.
  1. AThe miners expected the new site to yield a rich vein of ore.
  2. BHeavy traffic forced the drivers to yield at the junction.
  3. CThe negotiations will yield results by the end of the month.
  4. DFarmers hope the land will yield more wheat this season.
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Concept: Homonyms: same spelling, different meaning.

  1. In the sentence, 'yield' = produce/give (sap).
  2. A (ore), C (results), D (wheat) use the same 'produce' sense.
  3. B: 'yield at the junction' = give way to other traffic → different meaning.

Trick: Find the odd one out – three options share a meaning, the fourth is the homonym.

Answer: (B) Heavy traffic forced the drivers to yield at the junction.

अवधारणा: Homonym: वर्तनी एक, अर्थ अलग।

हल:

  1. दिए वाक्य में 'yield' = उत्पन्न करना (रस देना)।
  2. A, C, D में भी यही अर्थ (उत्पादन/परिणाम देना)।
  3. B में 'yield' = दूसरे वाहनों को रास्ता देना → अलग अर्थ।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक ही अर्थ के हों तो चौथा अलग वाला उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (B) Heavy traffic forced the drivers to yield at the junction.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionHomonyms – yieldSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q6.
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
She told her friend that she had visited that place.
  1. AShe told her friend, "I have visited this place."
  2. BShe said to her friend, "I visit this place."
  3. CShe told her friend, "I had visited that place."
  4. DShe said to her friend, "She visited that place."
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Concept: Reported past perfect often comes from a direct present perfect.

  1. 'had visited' → 'have visited'; 'she' → 'I'.
  2. 'that place' → 'this place'.
  3. She told her friend, "I have visited this place."

Trick: Check the pronoun and 'this/that' first – C and D still contain reported-speech words.

Answer: (A) She told her friend, "I have visited this place."

अवधारणा: अप्रत्यक्ष का past perfect प्रायः प्रत्यक्ष के present perfect से आता है।

हल:

  1. 'had visited' → 'have visited'; 'she' → 'I'।
  2. 'that' → 'this'।
  3. She told her friend, "I have visited this place."

ट्रिक: पहले सर्वनाम और this/that जाँचें – C, D में अप्रत्यक्ष के शब्द बचे हैं।

उत्तर: (A) She told her friend, "I have visited this place."

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – past perfect to present perfectSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q7.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: DEBILITATE
  1. AFledgling
  2. BStrengthen
  3. CEnervate
  4. DGroundbreaking
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Concept: Debilitate = to make weak.

  1. Opposite: strengthen = make strong.
  2. Enervate = weaken (a synonym, a trap); fledgling = new/inexperienced; groundbreaking = innovative.

Trick: Debilitate ≈ 'debility' (weakness) → antonym must mean 'make strong'.

Answer: (B) Strengthen

अवधारणा: Debilitate = कमज़ोर करना।

हल:

  1. विलोम: Strengthen = मज़बूत करना।
  2. Enervate = कमज़ोर करना (समानार्थी – जाल); Fledgling = नौसिखिया; Groundbreaking = नया/क्रांतिकारी।

ट्रिक: 'debility' = कमज़ोरी → विलोम 'मज़बूत करना'।

उत्तर: (B) Strengthen

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – DebilitateSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q8.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
She advised to her friend to take precautions during the trip.
  1. Aadvised her friend take precautions
  2. Badvised to her friend taking precautions
  3. Cadvised her friend to take precautions
  4. Dadvised her friend taking precaution
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Concept: 'Advise' is followed directly by the person, then a to-infinitive.

  1. No 'to' before the object: 'advised her friend'.
  2. Action as to-infinitive: 'to take precautions'.
  3. Correct: She advised her friend to take precautions.

Trick: Same pattern: tell/ask/order/advise + someone + to + V1.

Answer: (C) advised her friend to take precautions

अवधारणा: 'Advise' के बाद सीधे व्यक्ति आता है, फिर to + V1।

हल:

  1. object से पहले 'to' नहीं: 'advised her friend'।
  2. फिर 'to take precautions'।
  3. सही: She advised her friend to take precautions.

ट्रिक: tell/ask/order/advise + व्यक्ति + to + V1 – एक ही ढाँचा।

उत्तर: (C) advised her friend to take precautions

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVerb pattern – advise someone to doSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q9.
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The unique challenges of the project, including its remote location (1)/ and the unpredictable weather patterns, (2)/ makes its successful completion (3)/ a testament to the team's resilience. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: The verb agrees with the main subject, not with words added between commas.

  1. Main subject: 'The unique challenges' (plural).
  2. 'including … weather patterns' is extra information.
  3. So 'makes' → 'make' in part (3).

Trick: Cover the comma-phrase with your finger: 'The challenges … makes' – the error jumps out.

Answer: (C) (3)

अवधारणा: क्रिया मुख्य कर्ता से मेल खाती है, बीच के अल्पविराम वाले शब्दों से नहीं।

हल:

  1. मुख्य कर्ता 'The unique challenges' – बहुवचन।
  2. 'including … weather patterns' अतिरिक्त जानकारी है।
  3. अतः भाग (3) में 'makes' → 'make'।

ट्रिक: बीच का वाक्यांश हटाकर पढ़ें: 'challenges … makes' – गलती तुरंत दिखती है।

उत्तर: (C) (3)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSubject–verb agreement – intervening phraseSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q10.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words:
A person who talks too much about trivial matters.
  1. ALoquacious
  2. BTaciturn
  3. CReticent
  4. DPithy
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Concept: Loquacious = talking a lot, often about unimportant things.

  1. Taciturn and reticent = saying little (opposites).
  2. Pithy = short and meaningful.

Trick: 'Loqu' = speak (as in eloquent, soliloquy) → loquacious = speaks too much.

Answer: (A) Loquacious

अवधारणा: Loquacious = बहुत बोलने वाला, अक्सर छोटी-मोटी बातों पर।

हल:

  1. Taciturn, Reticent = कम बोलने वाला (विपरीत)।
  2. Pithy = संक्षिप्त और सारगर्भित।

ट्रिक: 'loqu' = बोलना (eloquent, soliloquy) → loquacious = अधिक बोलने वाला।

उत्तर: (A) Loquacious

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitution – talkativeSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q11.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The new manager promised to ____ the old, inefficient procedures with more modern methods.
  1. Ado up
  2. Bdo without
  3. Cdo for
  4. Ddo away with
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Concept: Do away with = abolish / get rid of.

  1. The manager wants to remove old procedures → 'do away with'.
  2. Do up = repair/fasten; do without = manage without; do for = ruin (informal).

Trick: Blank is followed by 'the old procedures with modern methods' – 'replace X with Y' sense needs 'remove'.

Answer: (D) do away with

अवधारणा: Do away with = समाप्त करना / हटाना।

हल:

  1. प्रबंधक पुरानी प्रक्रियाएँ हटाना चाहता है → 'do away with'।
  2. Do up = सजाना/बाँधना; do without = बिना काम चलाना; do for = बर्बाद करना।

ट्रिक: वाक्य का भाव 'पुराना हटाकर नया लाना' है → do away with।

उत्तर: (D) do away with

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPhrasal verb – do away withSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q12.
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
That the expedition faced unforeseen challenges (1)/ in the treacherous mountain terrain (2)/ were evident from their delayed return (3)/ and exhausted appearance. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: A 'that'-clause used as subject is treated as singular.

  1. Subject: 'That the expedition faced unforeseen challenges in … terrain'.
  2. Plural 'challenges' inside the clause does not decide the verb.
  3. So 'were evident' → 'was evident' (part 3).

Trick: Replace the whole clause with 'It': 'It was evident…' – shows singular instantly.

Answer: (C) (3)

अवधारणा: 'That' से शुरू होने वाला उपवाक्य कर्ता हो तो एकवचन माना जाता है।

हल:

  1. कर्ता: 'That the expedition faced unforeseen challenges…' पूरा उपवाक्य।
  2. अंदर का 'challenges' क्रिया तय नहीं करता।
  3. भाग (3): 'were evident' → 'was evident'।

ट्रिक: पूरे उपवाक्य की जगह 'It' रखें: 'It was evident' – एकवचन स्पष्ट।

उत्तर: (C) (3)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNoun clause as subject – singular verbSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q13.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Achilles' heel
  1. AA strong point or advantage
  2. BA minor injury to the foot
  3. CA hidden weakness or vulnerability
  4. DA point of no return
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Concept: Achilles' heel = a small but fatal weakness.

  1. From Greek myth: hero Achilles could be wounded only at his heel.
  2. So it means a hidden weak point in an otherwise strong person/system, not a physical injury.

Trick: Opposite of a strength – eliminate A immediately; B is the literal trap.

Answer: (C) A hidden weakness or vulnerability

अवधारणा: Achilles' heel = छोटी पर घातक कमज़ोरी।

हल:

  1. यूनानी कथा: वीर अकिलीज़ केवल एड़ी पर ही घायल हो सकता था।
  2. अर्थ: मज़बूत व्यक्ति/व्यवस्था की छिपी कमज़ोरी; पैर की चोट नहीं।

ट्रिक: A उल्टा अर्थ है, B शाब्दिक जाल।

उत्तर: (C) A hidden weakness or vulnerability

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdiom – Achilles' heelSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q14.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The ancient scroll, previously thought to be lost, ____ in a hidden chamber.
  1. Awas discovered
  2. Bis discovered
  3. Cdiscovers
  4. Dare discovered
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Concept: A thing that is found needs a passive verb; tense from context.

  1. The scroll cannot discover anything → passive needed (rules out C).
  2. 'previously thought to be lost' → past event → 'was discovered'.
  3. Singular 'scroll' → not 'are'.

Trick: Non-living subject + action done to it = be + V3.

Answer: (A) was discovered

अवधारणा: जिस वस्तु को खोजा गया, उसके लिए कर्मवाच्य क्रिया चाहिए।

हल:

  1. Scroll खुद कुछ नहीं खोज सकता → passive (C हटे)।
  2. 'previously thought to be lost' → भूतकाल → 'was discovered'।
  3. एकवचन 'scroll' → 'are' नहीं।

ट्रिक: निर्जीव कर्ता + उस पर हुई क्रिया = be + V3।

उत्तर: (A) was discovered

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPassive voice – simple past, singular subjectSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q15.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: LOQUACIOUS
  1. AQuiet
  2. BVerbose
  3. CIntroverted
  4. DMute
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Concept: Loquacious = very talkative.

  1. Verbose = using too many words → same idea.
  2. Quiet, introverted, mute = little or no talking (opposites).

Trick: Three options mean 'silent' – the one odd option is the synonym.

Answer: (B) Verbose

अवधारणा: Loquacious = बहुत बातूनी।

हल:

  1. Verbose = ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा शब्द बोलने वाला → समान अर्थ।
  2. Quiet, Introverted, Mute = कम/न बोलने वाले (विपरीत)।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प 'चुप' अर्थ वाले हैं – अलग वाला ही समानार्थी।

उत्तर: (B) Verbose

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – LoquaciousSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q16.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. This essential gas then diffuses into the bloodstream, binding with haemoglobin in red blood cells.
2. Respiration is a complex physiological process vital for sustaining human life.
3. Simultaneously, carbon dioxide, a waste product, moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.
4. It begins with the inhalation of air, where oxygen travels through the airways to tiny air sacs called alveoli in the lungs.
  1. A2, 4, 1, 3
  2. B4, 1, 2, 3
  3. C2, 1, 4, 3
  4. D1, 3, 2, 4
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Concept: Topic sentence → process start → next step → simultaneous step.

  1. 2 names the topic 'Respiration' → opener.
  2. 4 'It begins with inhalation…' follows; 1 'This essential gas' = oxygen from 4.
  3. 3 'Simultaneously…' adds the CO₂ step last → 2-4-1-3.

Trick: 'This essential gas' needs oxygen mentioned earlier → 4 must come right before 1.

Answer: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3

अवधारणा: विषय वाक्य → प्रक्रिया की शुरुआत → अगला चरण → साथ-साथ होने वाला चरण।

हल:

  1. वाक्य 2 विषय (Respiration) बताता है → पहला।
  2. 4 'It begins with…' फिर 1 'This essential gas' (= ऑक्सीजन)।
  3. 3 'Simultaneously…' (CO₂) अंत में → 2-4-1-3।

ट्रिक: 'This essential gas' से पहले ऑक्सीजन का ज़िक्र (वाक्य 4) ज़रूरी।

उत्तर: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – respirationSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q17.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He decided to marry with her despite his parents' objections.
  1. Amarry her
  2. Bmarrying with her
  3. Cto marry to her
  4. Dto marry her
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Concept: 'Marry' takes a direct object; 'decide' takes a to-infinitive.

  1. 'marry with her' / 'marry to her' are wrong.
  2. 'decided' needs 'to + V1'.
  3. Correct: He decided to marry her.

Trick: 'Get married to someone' takes 'to', but 'marry someone' takes nothing.

Answer: (D) to marry her

अवधारणा: 'Marry' के बाद सीधे object; 'decide' के बाद to + V1।

हल:

  1. 'marry with her' या 'marry to her' गलत।
  2. 'decided' के बाद 'to' चाहिए।
  3. सही: He decided to marry her.

ट्रिक: 'get married to' में 'to' आता है, पर 'marry' के बाद कुछ नहीं।

उत्तर: (D) to marry her

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVerb usage – marry (no preposition)SSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q18.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Passive voice.
They must have submitted the final report before the deadline.
  1. AThe final report must be submitted by them before the deadline.
  2. BThe final report must have been submitted by them before the deadline.
  3. CThe final report was submitted by them before the deadline.
  4. DThe final report had to be submitted by them before the deadline.
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Concept: Modal + have + V3 → modal + have been + V3.

  1. 'must have submitted' → 'must have been submitted'.
  2. Object 'the final report' becomes subject; agent 'by them'.
  3. A loses 'have', C loses 'must', D changes meaning.

Trick: Keep every auxiliary of the active verb and just add 'been' before V3.

Answer: (B) The final report must have been submitted by them before the deadline.

अवधारणा: Modal + have + V3 → modal + have been + V3।

हल:

  1. 'must have submitted' → 'must have been submitted'।
  2. 'the final report' कर्ता; 'by them'।
  3. A में 'have' नहीं, C में 'must' नहीं, D अर्थ बदल देता है।

ट्रिक: सक्रिय वाक्य की सभी सहायक क्रियाएँ रखें, V3 से पहले केवल 'been' जोड़ें।

उत्तर: (B) The final report must have been submitted by them before the deadline.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPassive voice – modal perfectSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q19.
Select the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who can be easily fooled".
  1. AGullible
  2. BGullibel
  3. CGulible
  4. DGullable
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Concept: Correct spelling: g-u-l-l-i-b-l-e.

  1. Meaning: easily tricked or fooled.
  2. Double 'l' and ending '-ible'.

Trick: From 'gull' (to deceive) + '-ible' → gull-ible.

Answer: (A) Gullible

अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी: Gullible।

हल:

  1. अर्थ: जिसे आसानी से ठगा जा सके।
  2. दो 'l' और अंत '-ible'।

ट्रिक: 'gull' (ठगना) + 'ible' → gull-ible।

उत्तर: (A) Gullible

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – GullibleSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3
Q20.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Hardly had the game started ____ the rain began to pour.
  1. Awhen
  2. Bthen
  3. Cthan
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Concept: 'Hardly/Scarcely … when' is a fixed pair; 'No sooner … than' is the other.

  1. Sentence begins with 'Hardly had…' → second part takes 'when'.
  2. 'than' would need 'No sooner'.

Trick: H–W: Hardly/scarcely → When; N–T: No sooner → Than.

Answer: (A) when

अवधारणा: 'Hardly/Scarcely … when' निश्चित जोड़ा है; 'No sooner … than' अलग।

हल:

  1. वाक्य 'Hardly had…' से शुरू → आगे 'when'।
  2. 'than' केवल 'No sooner' के साथ।

ट्रिक: Hardly → When, No sooner → Than।

उत्तर: (A) when

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCorrelative – Hardly … whenSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 3