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Q401.
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 strict rules of the library don't let students (1)/ to take more than two books (2)/ out at a time, which is often (3)/ inconvenient for researchers. (4)
  1. A(1)
  2. B(2)
  3. C(3)
  4. D(4)
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Concept: Causative 'let' is followed by object + base verb, without 'to'.

  1. Part (2) reads 'to take' after 'let students' – wrong.
  2. Drop 'to' in part (2): let students take … books out.

Trick: Let, make, have, help (optional) + object + V1: 'let him go', 'made me laugh'. But 'allow' takes 'to': allow students to take.

Answer: (B) (2)

अवधारणा: Causative 'let' के बाद object + मूल क्रिया (V1) आती है, 'to' नहीं।

  1. भाग (2) में 'let students' के बाद 'to take' गलत है।
  2. सही: '…don't let students take more than two books out at a time…'।

ट्रिक: let, make, have + object + V1 (बिना to); पर 'allow' के साथ 'to' लगता है: allow students to take।

उत्तर: (B) (2)

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – let + bare infinitiveSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q402.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
The damaged server is about to be repaired by the technician.
  1. AThe technician is to be repaired about the damaged server.
  2. BThe damaged server is about repairing the technician.
  3. CThe technician is about to repair the damaged server.
  4. DThe damaged server will be repaired by the technician.
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Concept: 'is about to be + V3' (passive) becomes 'is about to + V1' (active), keeping the same time sense.

  1. Doer 'the technician' becomes the subject.
  2. is about to be repaired → is about to repair.
  3. (D) changes 'about to' (immediate future) into simple future – wrong.

Trick: In voice change, keep the tense frame unchanged – only swap subject/object and the verb form.

Answer: (C) The technician is about to repair the damaged server.

अवधारणा: 'is about to be + V3' (कर्मवाच्य) → 'is about to + V1' (कर्तृवाच्य); समय का भाव वही रहता है।

  1. कर्ता 'the technician' कर्ता (subject) बनेगा।
  2. is about to be repaired → is about to repair।
  3. (D) में 'about to' को साधारण भविष्य में बदल दिया – गलत।

ट्रिक: वाच्य बदलते समय काल का ढाँचा न बदलें – केवल कर्ता/कर्म और क्रिया-रूप बदलें।

उत्तर: (C) The technician is about to repair the damaged server.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVoice – passive to active (about to)SSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q403.
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'A legal judgment that a person is declared not guilty of a crime'.
  1. AAcquittal
  2. BAccquitall
  3. CAcqutal
  4. DAquittall
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Concept: Acquittal = formal court decision that the accused is not guilty.

  1. Spelling: a-c-q-u-i-t-t-a-l (cq, then double t).
  2. Others wrongly double 'c' or 'l', or drop letters.

Trick: Acquit → acquitted / acquittal: the final 't' doubles before a suffix starting with a vowel or 'al' (like 'commit → committal').

Answer: (A) Acquittal

अवधारणा: Acquittal = अदालत का निर्णय कि अभियुक्त दोषी नहीं है (दोषमुक्ति)।

  1. वर्तनी: a-c-q-u-i-t-t-a-l (cq, फिर दो t)।
  2. बाकी विकल्पों में c या l दोहरा है या अक्षर छूटे हैं।

ट्रिक: acquit → acquittal; 'commit → committal' की तरह अंतिम t दोहरा होता है।

उत्तर: (A) Acquittal

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – AcquittalSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q404.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Modest
  1. AOstentatious
  2. BUnpretentious
  3. CHumble
  4. DConservative
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Concept: Modest = humble, not showing off one's abilities or wealth.

  1. Ostentatious = showy, done to impress others – opposite of modest.
  2. Unpretentious and humble are synonyms; conservative means traditional/cautious.

Trick: Two options (humble, unpretentious) mean the same as the word – eliminate them first.

Answer: (A) Ostentatious

अवधारणा: Modest = विनम्र, अपनी योग्यता या धन का दिखावा न करने वाला।

  1. Ostentatious = दिखावटी, दूसरों को प्रभावित करने के लिए – modest का विलोम।
  2. Unpretentious और humble समानार्थी हैं; conservative = परंपरावादी/सतर्क।

ट्रिक: दो विकल्प (humble, unpretentious) समानार्थी हैं – पहले उन्हें हटा दें।

उत्तर: (A) Ostentatious

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – ModestSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q405.
Select the correct spelling.
  1. AIncongruous
  2. BIncongreos
  3. CInccongrus
  4. DInkongreuous
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Concept: Incongruous = not fitting in; out of place.

  1. Correct form: in + congruous → i-n-c-o-n-g-r-u-o-u-s.
  2. Ends in '-uous' (like ingenuous, strenuous); single c.

Trick: Opposite 'congruous' (in agreement) is the base – just add 'in'. Noun: incongruity.

Answer: (A) Incongruous

अवधारणा: Incongruous = बेमेल, असंगत।

  1. सही रूप: in + congruous → i-n-c-o-n-g-r-u-o-u-s।
  2. अंत '-uous' (जैसे strenuous); c एक ही बार।

ट्रिक: मूल शब्द 'congruous' (मेल खाता) में 'in' जोड़ें; संज्ञा: incongruity।

उत्तर: (A) Incongruous

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – IncongruousSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q406.
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. The growth of online learning has expanded access to education across regions.
2. Flexible schedules and diverse resources allow learners to study at their own pace.
3. Yet disparities in connectivity and digital skills can deepen existing inequalities.
4. Hence, investing in infrastructure and digital literacy is essential for inclusive learning.
  1. A1-2-3-4
  2. B2-1-3-4
  3. C1-3-2-4
  4. D3-2-1-4
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Concept: Follow: topic → benefits → contrast (Yet) → conclusion (Hence).

  1. 1 introduces the topic – growth of online learning.
  2. 2 gives its benefits; 3 starts with 'Yet' – a limitation.
  3. 4 starts with 'Hence' – the solution/conclusion.

Trick: Connectors fix the order: 'Yet' needs a positive point before it; 'Hence' is always last.

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

अवधारणा: क्रम: विषय → लाभ → विरोध (Yet) → निष्कर्ष (Hence)।

  1. 1 विषय का परिचय देता है – ऑनलाइन शिक्षा का विकास।
  2. 2 लाभ बताता है; 3 'Yet' से शुरू – कमी।
  3. 4 'Hence' से शुरू – समाधान/निष्कर्ष।

ट्रिक: संयोजक क्रम तय करते हैं: 'Yet' से पहले सकारात्मक बात; 'Hence' हमेशा अंत में।

उत्तर: (A) 1-2-3-4

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – online learningSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q407.
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He explained, "I have finished all my tasks for the day."
  1. AHe explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.
  2. BHe explained that he has finished all his tasks for the day.
  3. CHe explained that he finished all his tasks for the day.
  4. DHe explained that I had finished all his tasks for the day.
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Concept: With a past reporting verb, present perfect changes to past perfect; pronouns follow the speaker.

  1. have finished → had finished.
  2. I → he, my → his.
  3. Result: He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.

Trick: Check two things only – 'had' and 'he/his'; only (A) has both.

Answer: (A) He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.

अवधारणा: Reporting verb भूतकाल में हो तो present perfect → past perfect; सर्वनाम वक्ता के अनुसार बदलते हैं।

  1. have finished → had finished।
  2. I → he, my → his।
  3. परिणाम: He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.

ट्रिक: केवल दो बातें जाँचें – 'had' और 'he/his'; दोनों केवल (A) में।

उत्तर: (A) He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – present perfect to past perfectSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q408.
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
  4. Das
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Concept: 'Hardly/Scarcely … when' and 'No sooner … than' are fixed pairs.

  1. Sentence begins with 'Hardly had…', so the partner is 'when'.
  2. 'than' is used only with 'no sooner' or comparatives.

Trick: Pair by sound: 'No soon-ER … th-AN' (comparative + than); hardly/scarcely → when.

Answer: (A) when

अवधारणा: 'Hardly/Scarcely … when' और 'No sooner … than' निश्चित जोड़े हैं।

  1. वाक्य 'Hardly had…' से शुरू है, इसलिए साथी 'when' होगा।
  2. 'than' केवल 'no sooner' या तुलनात्मक के साथ आता है।

ट्रिक: याद रखें: 'No sooner' (तुलनात्मक जैसा) → than; hardly/scarcely → when।

उत्तर: (A) when

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCorrelatives – Hardly … whenSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q409.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The engineer adjusted the lever to release the pressure.
  1. AThe child used a lever to open the toy chest.
  2. BA lot of money is needed to lever the unions into accepting a deal.
  3. CThe farmer repaired the broken lever on the plough.
  4. DThe worker cleaned the lever before using it again.
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Concept: Homonym here = same word used with a different meaning/part of speech.

  1. Given sentence: lever = a bar/handle (noun).
  2. (A), (C), (D) use the same noun sense.
  3. (B): 'to lever the unions into a deal' = to force/pressure (verb) – different meaning.

Trick: Look for the option where the word follows 'to' or acts as a verb – that's the different sense.

Answer: (B) A lot of money is needed to lever the unions into accepting a deal.

अवधारणा: यहाँ homonym = वही शब्द, पर अलग अर्थ/शब्द-भेद में।

  1. दिए वाक्य में lever = छड़/हैंडल (संज्ञा)।
  2. (A), (C), (D) में वही संज्ञा अर्थ है।
  3. (B): 'to lever the unions into a deal' = दबाव डालकर मनवाना (क्रिया) – अलग अर्थ।

ट्रिक: वह विकल्प देखें जहाँ शब्द 'to' के बाद क्रिया बनकर आया हो – वही अलग अर्थ है।

उत्तर: (B) A lot of money is needed to lever the unions into accepting a deal.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionHomonyms – lever (noun vs verb)SSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q410.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
He often sails close to the wind by bending the rules at work.
  1. AOperate at the very edge of legality or propriety
  2. BTravel rapidly
  3. CAvoid any risk
  4. DSeek isolation
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Concept: To sail close to the wind = to do something that is nearly illegal or improper.

  1. Clue in the sentence: 'bending the rules at work'.
  2. So he acts at the edge of what is allowed – option (A).

Trick: Context clue 'bending the rules' directly removes 'avoid any risk' and 'travel rapidly'.

Answer: (A) Operate at the very edge of legality or propriety

अवधारणा: Sail close to the wind = लगभग गैरकानूनी या अनुचित काम करना, सीमा पर चलना।

  1. वाक्य का संकेत: 'bending the rules at work' (नियमों को मोड़ना)।
  2. अतः वह अनुमत सीमा के किनारे पर काम करता है – विकल्प (A)।

ट्रिक: 'bending the rules' संकेत से 'avoid any risk' और 'travel rapidly' तुरंत हट जाते हैं।

उत्तर: (A) Operate at the very edge of legality or propriety

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – sail close to the windSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q411.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
People generally acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.
  1. AIt was generally acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.
  2. BThe decision was generally acknowledged as a mistake.
  3. CThe decision was a mistake, as people generally acknowledged.
  4. DGenerally, people had acknowledged the decision was a mistake.
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Concept: When the object of verbs like say/believe/acknowledge is a that-clause, the passive starts with 'It + be + V3 + that…'.

  1. Active: People generally acknowledged that…
  2. Passive: It was generally acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.
  3. Tense stays simple past ('was'); 'by people' is dropped.

Trick: Vague subjects (people, they, someone) are omitted in passive – pick the 'It was … that' option.

Answer: (A) It was generally acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.

अवधारणा: say/believe/acknowledge का कर्म that-clause हो तो passive 'It + be + V3 + that…' से शुरू होता है।

  1. Active: People generally acknowledged that…
  2. Passive: It was generally acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.
  3. काल simple past ही रहता है; 'by people' हटा दिया जाता है।

ट्रिक: अनिश्चित कर्ता (people, they) passive में हट जाते हैं – 'It was … that' वाला विकल्प चुनें।

उत्तर: (A) It was generally acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVoice – impersonal passive with 'It'SSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q412.
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
A short piece of writing or inscription on a tomb or gravestone in memory of a deceased person.
  1. AAutograph
  2. BEpitaph
  3. CManuscript
  4. DMemoir
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Concept: Epitaph = words written on a tomb in memory of the dead person.

  1. Autograph – a person's own signature.
  2. Manuscript – a handwritten/original text; Memoir – personal life account.

Trick: 'Epi' = upon, 'taph' = tomb → words upon a tomb. Don't confuse with 'epigraph' (quotation at the start of a book).

Answer: (B) Epitaph

अवधारणा: Epitaph = मृत व्यक्ति की स्मृति में कब्र पर लिखे शब्द (समाधि-लेख)।

  1. Autograph – हस्ताक्षर।
  2. Manuscript – हस्तलिखित मूल पाठ; Memoir – संस्मरण।

ट्रिक: 'Epi' = ऊपर, 'taph' = कब्र → कब्र पर लिखे शब्द। 'Epigraph' (पुस्तक के आरंभ का उद्धरण) से भ्रमित न हों।

उत्तर: (B) Epitaph

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitution – EpitaphSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q413.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
We were on tenterhooks waiting for the exam results.
  1. AIn a state of painful suspense
  2. BPhysically restrained
  3. CEmotionally numb
  4. DConfused by contradictions
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Concept: On tenterhooks = anxious and in suspense about what will happen.

  1. Context: waiting for exam results → nervous waiting.
  2. Not physical restraint, numbness or confusion.

Trick: A 'tenter' was a frame on which cloth was stretched with hooks – think 'stretched with tension'.

Answer: (A) In a state of painful suspense

अवधारणा: On tenterhooks = आगे क्या होगा इसकी बेचैनी भरी प्रतीक्षा में।

  1. संदर्भ: परीक्षा परिणाम का इंतज़ार → घबराहट भरी प्रतीक्षा।
  2. यह शारीरिक बंधन, सुन्नता या भ्रम नहीं है।

ट्रिक: 'tenter' कपड़ा खींचने का ढाँचा था जिसमें हुक लगे होते थे – 'तनाव में खिंचा हुआ' सोचें।

उत्तर: (A) In a state of painful suspense

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – on tenterhooksSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q414.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence.
The athlete was too exhausted that he could not finish the race.
  1. Aso exhausted that he could finish the race
  2. Btoo exhausted to finish
  3. Cvery exhausted to finish the race
  4. Dso much exhausted for finishing the race
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Concept: Use 'too + adjective + to + V1' (negative sense) or 'so + adjective + that … not'; never 'too … that'.

  1. 'too exhausted that he could not' mixes two structures.
  2. Correct: The athlete was too exhausted to finish the race.

Trick: 'too' already means 'not able', so never add 'not' after a too…to structure.

Answer: (B) too exhausted to finish

अवधारणा: 'too + adjective + to + V1' (नकारात्मक भाव) या 'so + adjective + that … not' लगाएँ; 'too … that' कभी नहीं।

  1. 'too exhausted that he could not' में दो संरचनाएँ मिल गई हैं।
  2. सही: The athlete was too exhausted to finish the race.

ट्रिक: 'too' में पहले से 'न कर पाना' का भाव है, इसलिए too…to के बाद 'not' न लगाएँ।

उत्तर: (B) too exhausted to finish

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSentence improvement – too … toSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q415.
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The museum was ____ with ancient artifacts from around the world.
  1. Arepllete
  2. Breplete
  3. Crepleat
  4. Dreplite
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Concept: Replete = filled or well supplied (usually with 'with').

  1. Correct form: r-e-p-l-e-t-e (single l, ends in -ete).
  2. Pattern like 'complete', 'deplete'.

Trick: Remember the family: com-plete, de-plete, re-plete – all single l, ending -plete.

Answer: (B) replete

अवधारणा: Replete = भरपूर, किसी चीज़ से भरा हुआ (प्रायः 'with' के साथ)।

  1. सही रूप: r-e-p-l-e-t-e (एक l, अंत -ete)।
  2. 'complete', 'deplete' जैसी बनावट।

ट्रिक: परिवार याद रखें: com-plete, de-plete, re-plete – सभी में एक l और अंत -plete।

उत्तर: (B) replete

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – RepleteSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q416.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'A person who strongly criticizes or challenges traditional beliefs, customs, or established ideas'.
  1. AIconoclast
  2. BMartyr
  3. CMonarchist
  4. DIdealist
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Concept: Iconoclast = one who attacks established beliefs or traditions.

  1. Origin: 'icon' (image) + 'klastes' (breaker).
  2. Martyr – dies for a cause; Monarchist – supports kingship; Idealist – pursues high ideals.

Yaad rakhein: Related: 'heretic' opposes religious doctrine; 'iconoclast' challenges any cherished belief.

Answer: (A) Iconoclast

अवधारणा: Iconoclast = स्थापित मान्यताओं या परंपराओं पर प्रहार करने वाला (मूर्तिभंजक)।

  1. मूल: 'icon' (मूर्ति) + 'klastes' (तोड़ने वाला)।
  2. Martyr – शहीद; Monarchist – राजतंत्र समर्थक; Idealist – आदर्शवादी।

याद रखें: संबंधित: 'heretic' धार्मिक सिद्धांत का विरोधी; 'iconoclast' किसी भी प्रिय मान्यता को चुनौती देता है।

उत्तर: (A) Iconoclast

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitution – IconoclastSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q417.
Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
The reviewer projected that the market would rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improved.
  1. AThe reviewer projected, "The market will rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improves."
  2. BThe reviewer projected, "The market would rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improved."
  3. CThe reviewer projected, "The market might rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improves."
  4. DThe reviewer projected, "The market ought to rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improves."
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Concept: Going back to direct speech, undo the backshift: would → will, past → present.

  1. would rebound → will rebound.
  2. improved → improves.
  3. (B) keeps the reported tenses; (C), (D) change the modal.

Trick: In direct speech the words are the speaker's original ones – so the tense moves one step forward.

Answer: (A) The reviewer projected, "The market will rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improves."

अवधारणा: प्रत्यक्ष कथन में लौटते समय काल-परिवर्तन उलटें: would → will, past → present।

  1. would rebound → will rebound।
  2. improved → improves।
  3. (B) में reported काल ही रहे; (C), (D) में modal बदल गया।

ट्रिक: प्रत्यक्ष कथन में वक्ता के मूल शब्द होते हैं – काल एक कदम आगे (वर्तमान) आता है।

उत्तर: (A) The reviewer projected, "The market will rebound sharply in the next quarter, provided global economic stability improves."

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – indirect to directSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q418.
Sentences describing ecological relationships are provided below in disorganised sequence. Reconstruct the narrative to form a logically flowing explanation.
1. These interactions, such as predation, competition, and symbiosis, define the community's structure.
2. An ecosystem is a dynamic community where living organisms constantly interact with each other and their environment.
3. Each species occupies a specific niche, influencing the flow of energy and nutrients throughout the system.
4. Ultimately, the health and stability of an ecosystem depend on the intricate balance of these diverse connections.
  1. A2, 4, 1, 3
  2. B1, 3, 2, 4
  3. C2, 1, 3, 4
  4. D3, 2, 4, 1
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Concept: Start with the definition, then explain, and end with 'Ultimately'.

  1. 2 defines an ecosystem – opening line.
  2. 1 'These interactions' refers back to the interactions in 2.
  3. 3 adds niches of species; 4 'Ultimately' concludes → 2-1-3-4.

Trick: A sentence starting with 'These…' can never be first; 'Ultimately' marks the last line.

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

अवधारणा: परिभाषा से शुरू करें, फिर व्याख्या, अंत में 'Ultimately'।

  1. 2 पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की परिभाषा – पहला वाक्य।
  2. 1 'These interactions' – 2 की परस्पर क्रियाओं की ओर संकेत।
  3. 3 प्रजातियों के niche बताता है; 4 'Ultimately' से निष्कर्ष → 2-1-3-4।

ट्रिक: 'These…' से शुरू वाक्य कभी पहला नहीं होता; 'Ultimately' अंतिम वाक्य दर्शाता है।

उत्तर: (C) 2, 1, 3, 4

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – ecosystemSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q419.
Spot the error in the following sentence.
My neighbour constantly complains for the noise coming from the children playing in the park.
  1. Acoming from
  2. Bin the park
  3. CMy neighbour
  4. Dcomplains for
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Concept: 'Complain' takes 'about' (or 'of') for the cause; 'to' for the person.

  1. 'complains for the noise' is incorrect.
  2. Correct: My neighbour constantly complains about the noise…

Trick: Complain to someone about/of something – never 'for'.

Answer: (D) complains for

अवधारणा: 'Complain' के साथ कारण के लिए 'about' (या 'of'), व्यक्ति के लिए 'to' आता है।

  1. 'complains for the noise' गलत है।
  2. सही: My neighbour constantly complains about the noise…

ट्रिक: Complain to किसी से, about/of किसी बात की – 'for' कभी नहीं।

उत्तर: (D) complains for

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – complain aboutSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2
Q420.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: SHORT-LIVED
  1. AEphemeral
  2. BEternal
  3. CConstant
  4. DEverlasting
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Concept: Short-lived = lasting only a short time.

  1. Ephemeral = fleeting, lasting a very short time ✓.
  2. Eternal, constant, everlasting = lasting forever – opposites.

Trick: Three options share one meaning (permanent) – the odd one out, ephemeral, is the answer.

Answer: (A) Ephemeral

अवधारणा: Short-lived = थोड़े समय तक रहने वाला, अल्पकालिक।

  1. Ephemeral = क्षणभंगुर ✓।
  2. Eternal, constant, everlasting = स्थायी – विपरीत अर्थ।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्पों का अर्थ एक है (स्थायी) – अलग वाला 'ephemeral' ही उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (A) Ephemeral

SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – Short-livedSSC CGL 2025 · 22 Sep Shift 2