Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (91).
- Aaccelerate
- Binhibit
- Cdisguise
- Ddivert
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Concept: Pessimism and caution reduce spending, so growth is held back.
- Inhibit = restrain, slow down ✓.
- Accelerate is the opposite; disguise/divert do not suit "growth".
Trick: Negative cause (pessimistic, caution) → negative effect word.
Answer: (B) inhibit
अवधारणा: निराशा और सावधानी से खर्च घटता है, इसलिए विकास रुकता है।
- Inhibit = रोकना, धीमा करना ✓।
- Accelerate उल्टा अर्थ; disguise/divert मेल नहीं खाते।
ट्रिक: नकारात्मक कारण (pessimistic, caution) → नकारात्मक प्रभाव वाला शब्द।
उत्तर: (B) inhibit
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCloze – caution may inhibit growthSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (92).
- Astrengthens
- Bdelays
- Cweakens
- Dneutralises
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Concept: "In contrast" + clarity and steady execution → a positive effect.
- Strengthens economic resilience ✓ (singular "a sense … that strengthens").
- Delays, weakens, neutralises are negative.
Trick: "In contrast" flips the negative tone of the previous sentence → choose the positive word.
Answer: (A) strengthens
अवधारणा: "In contrast" + स्पष्टता और स्थिर क्रियान्वयन → सकारात्मक प्रभाव।
- Strengthens economic resilience ✓।
- Delays, weakens, neutralises नकारात्मक हैं।
ट्रिक: "In contrast" पिछले नकारात्मक वाक्य को उलट देता है → सकारात्मक शब्द चुनें।
उत्तर: (A) strengthens
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCloze – strengthens resilienceSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (93).
- Alimiting
- Brepeating
- Crestoring
- Dmeasuring
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Concept: Becoming "reactive" is a risk, so its effect on adaptability is negative.
- "…thereby limiting their capacity to adapt" ✓
- Restoring is positive; repeating/measuring make no sense with "capacity".
Trick: "Risk … thereby ___" signals a harmful result.
Answer: (A) limiting
अवधारणा: "Reactive" बनना जोखिम है, अतः अनुकूलन क्षमता पर असर नकारात्मक होगा।
- "…thereby limiting their capacity to adapt" ✓
- Restoring सकारात्मक है; repeating/measuring अर्थहीन।
ट्रिक: "risk … thereby ___" हानिकारक परिणाम का संकेत है।
उत्तर: (A) limiting
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCloze – limiting capacity to adaptSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 90-94): In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Economic stability is often described through charts and targets, yet its foundations reach far deeper than numerical summaries. A nation’s economy depends not only on policies and production but also on the confidence held by households and firms. When people believe conditions are favourable, they are more likely to spend, invest and innovate. Such confidence cannot be (90) ____ through declarations alone; it grows through consistent governance and transparent communication. Periods of uncertainty reveal how quickly expectations shape behaviour. Even minor doubts can alter consumption and investment decisions. Economists refer to this as the "expectations effect", noting that markets react as strongly to perception as they do to measurable data. When expectations turn pessimistic, caution may (91) ____ growth long before official indicators reflect the shift. Public policy therefore carries a psychological dimension. Reforms must not only be effective but must also inspire trust. Policies that appear inconsistent or disconnected from daily realities breed scepticism. In contrast, clarity and steady execution help create a sense of direction that (92) ____ economic resilience. Another challenge lies in balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. Measures aimed at short-term stability can sometimes compete with investments required for future development. Without careful balance, economies risk becoming reactive, thereby (93) ____ their capacity to adapt to changing global circumstances. Ultimately, stability does not mean the absence of volatility but the strength to withstand it. When institutions function reliably and trust is nurtured, societies can face uncertainty with greater confidence, transforming temporary disruptions into opportunities for renewed (94) ____.
Q44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (94).
- Adecline
- Bconflict
- Cgrowth
- Dcaution
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Concept: "Opportunities for renewed ___" needs a positive noun.
- Renewed growth fits the hopeful ending ✓.
- Decline, conflict and caution are not things one seeks an opportunity for.
Trick: Collocation: "renewed growth" is a common pairing in economics writing.
Answer: (C) growth
अवधारणा: "Opportunities for renewed ___" में सकारात्मक संज्ञा चाहिए।
- Renewed growth आशावादी अंत से मेल खाता है ✓।
- Decline, conflict, caution के लिए कोई "अवसर" नहीं खोजता।
ट्रिक: "renewed growth" अर्थशास्त्र लेखन का सामान्य शब्द-युग्म है।
उत्तर: (C) growth
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionCloze – opportunities for renewed growthSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q45.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. Overfishing remains one of the greatest threats to global fish populations, disrupting marine ecosystems at an alarming rate.
2. When adult fish are removed faster than they can reproduce, entire species face long-term decline.
3. Sustainable fishing practices, such as regulated catch limits and protected breeding zones, help restore balance to marine environments.
4. These measures not only support ecological stability but also ensure that coastal communities can rely on fisheries for future livelihoods.
5. Recognising the delicate relationship between harvesting and replenishment is crucial for maintaining healthy fish populations across the world.
- A1-5-2-4-3
- B2-1-3-5-4
- C1-2-5-3-4
- D5-1-2-3-4
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Concept: Problem → cause → insight → solution → benefit.
- 1 states the threat (opener); 2 explains how species decline.
- 5 draws the lesson (balance of harvest and replenishment).
- 3 gives sustainable practices; 4 "These measures" shows their benefits.
Trick: "These measures" (4) must come right after 3 – only (C) and (D) have 3-4, and (D) cannot open with 5.
Answer: (C) 1-2-5-3-4
अवधारणा: समस्या → कारण → सीख → समाधान → लाभ।
- 1 खतरा बताता है (आरंभ); 2 बताता है प्रजातियाँ कैसे घटती हैं।
- 5 सीख देता है (पकड़ और पुनःपूर्ति का संतुलन)।
- 3 टिकाऊ उपाय; 4 "These measures" उनके लाभ।
ट्रिक: "These measures" (4) ठीक 3 के बाद आएगा – (C) और (D) में 3-4 है; (D) 5 से शुरू, अतः (C)।
उत्तर: (C) 1-2-5-3-4
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – overfishingSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q46.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ACTIVE
- AIndolent
- BSedulous
- CIndustrious
- DSlothful
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Concept: Active = energetic, busy, engaged in work.
- Industrious = hard-working, busy – closest meaning.
- Indolent and slothful = lazy (antonyms).
- Sedulous = diligent and persistent – related, but less common and less direct than industrious.
Trick: Remove the two "lazy" words first, then choose the commoner direct match.
Answer: (C) Industrious
अवधारणा: Active = सक्रिय, ऊर्जावान, काम में लगा हुआ।
- Industrious = मेहनती, कर्मठ – सबसे निकट अर्थ।
- Indolent और slothful = आलसी (विलोम)।
- Sedulous = लगनशील – संबंधित पर कम सीधा।
ट्रिक: पहले दोनों "आलसी" वाले शब्द हटाएँ, फिर सबसे सीधा अर्थ चुनें।
उत्तर: (C) Industrious
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – activeSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q47.Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'in a way that shows readiness to conform or obey'.
- ACompliantly
- BComplyantly
- CCompliently
- DComplaiantly
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Concept: comply → compliant (y changes to i) → compliantly.
- Correct: Compliantly = in an obedient, conforming manner.
- Complyantly keeps y; compliently uses -ent; complaiantly adds an extra a.
Yaad rakhein: Same pattern: rely → reliant, defy → defiant (y → i before -ant).
Answer: (A) Compliantly
अवधारणा: comply → compliant (y का i) → compliantly।
- सही: Compliantly = आज्ञाकारी ढंग से।
- Complyantly में y; compliently में -ent; complaiantly में अतिरिक्त a।
याद रखें: इसी तरह: rely → reliant, defy → defiant (-ant से पहले y → i)।
उत्तर: (A) Compliantly
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – compliantlySSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q48.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 training programme of the new coach was (1)/ more effective than the previous coach, (2)/ as it offered better structure and helped (3)/ participants stay focused for a greater portion of the day. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: Compare like with like: programme with programme, not programme with coach.
- Part (2) compares "training programme" with "the previous coach".
- Correct: "more effective than that of the previous coach".
Trick: In "than …" comparisons, ask "than WHAT?" – if the noun differs, insert that of/those of.
Answer: (B) (2)
अवधारणा: तुलना समान वस्तुओं में होती है: प्रोग्राम से प्रोग्राम, कोच से नहीं।
- भाग (2) में "training programme" की तुलना "the previous coach" से हो रही है।
- सही: "more effective than that of the previous coach"।
ट्रिक: "than…" के बाद पूछें "किससे तुलना?" – संज्ञा अलग हो तो that of/those of लगाएँ।
उत्तर: (B) (2)
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – faulty comparisonSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q49.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Our team leader demands to know how has the critical error gone unnoticed for so long despite multiple review stages.
- Ademands to know how is the critical error
- Bdemands to know how the critical error has
- Cdemands to know how critical the error is
- Ddemands to know how the critical error have
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Concept: "demands to know how …" is an embedded question → subject + auxiliary.
- Wrong: "how has the critical error gone".
- Right: "how the critical error has gone" – singular "error" takes "has".
- (C) changes the meaning; (D) uses plural "have".
Trick: Two checks: subject before verb + subject–verb agreement → only (B) passes both.
Answer: (B) demands to know how the critical error has
अवधारणा: "demands to know how …" अंतर्निहित प्रश्न है → कर्ता + सहायक क्रिया।
- गलत: "how has the critical error gone"।
- सही: "how the critical error has gone" – एकवचन error के साथ has।
- (C) अर्थ बदलता है; (D) में बहुवचन have।
ट्रिक: दो जाँच: कर्ता क्रिया से पहले + कर्ता-क्रिया सहमति → केवल (B)।
उत्तर: (B) demands to know how the critical error has
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIndirect question – word orderSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q50.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He said to me, "Will you submit your resignation tomorrow?"
- AHe asked me that I will submit my resignation the following day.
- BHe asked me whether I would submit your resignation tomorrow.
- CHe asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
- DHe told me that you would submit your resignation the following day.
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Concept: Yes/no question → asked + if/whether; tense, pronoun and time word change.
- said to → asked; "Will you" → if I would.
- your → my; tomorrow → the following day.
- He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
Trick: Never "asked … that" for a question – removes (A) and (D) at once; (B) keeps "your/tomorrow".
Answer: (C) He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
अवधारणा: हाँ/ना प्रश्न → asked + if/whether; काल, सर्वनाम और समय-शब्द बदलते हैं।
- said to → asked; "Will you" → if I would।
- your → my; tomorrow → the following day।
- He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day।
ट्रिक: प्रश्न में "asked … that" कभी नहीं – (A), (D) हटें; (B) में your/tomorrow नहीं बदले।
उत्तर: (C) He asked me if I would submit my resignation the following day.
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – yes/no questionSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 2
Q51.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He explained, "I have finished all my tasks for the day."
- AHe explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.
- BHe explained that he has finished all his tasks for the day.
- CHe explained that he finished all his tasks for the day.
- DHe explained that I had finished all his tasks for the day.
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Concept: Past reporting verb ⇒ shift tenses one step back and change pronouns to match the speaker.
- 'have finished' (present perfect) → 'had finished' (past perfect).
- I → he, my → his; the comma and quotes become 'that'.
- Correct: He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.
Trick: Backshift ladder: is/am → was, has/have → had, did/V2 → had + V3.
Answer: (A) He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.
अवधारणा: Reporting verb past में हो तो tense एक कदम पीछे जाता है और pronoun वक्ता के अनुसार बदलते हैं।
हल:
- 'have finished' (present perfect) → 'had finished' (past perfect)।
- I → he, my → his; उद्धरण चिह्न हटकर 'that' आता है।
- सही: He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.
ट्रिक: Backshift क्रम: is/am → was, has/have → had, V2 → had + V3।
उत्तर: (A) He explained that he had finished all his tasks for the day.
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – present perfect to past perfectSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q52.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Although the proposal appeared promising at first, further analysis revealed it to be ____ in logic.
- Aimpeccable
- Bfallacious
- Cpragmatic
- Dcoherent
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Concept: 'Although' sets up a contrast: the blank must be the opposite of 'promising'.
- Fallacious = based on false reasoning, logically unsound.
- Impeccable and coherent are positive; pragmatic (practical) doesn't describe logic going wrong.
Trick: Contrast markers (although, but, yet, however) ⇒ choose the word with opposite tone; three positive options eliminate themselves.
Answer: (B) fallacious
अवधारणा: 'Although' विरोध दिखाता है: रिक्त स्थान 'promising' का उल्टा (नकारात्मक) होगा।
हल:
- Fallacious = गलत तर्क पर आधारित, भ्रामक।
- Impeccable, coherent सकारात्मक हैं; pragmatic (व्यावहारिक) तर्क की गलती नहीं दर्शाता।
ट्रिक: although/but/yet दिखे तो उलटे भाव वाला शब्द चुनें।
उत्तर: (B) fallacious
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionFill in the blank – contrast clueSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q53.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. Regular reflection on one's experiences helps solidify these lessons.
2. Personal growth is an ongoing journey that often stems from embracing new challenges.
3. Every setback, rather than being a failure, can be viewed as an opportunity to learn.
4. It is through these experiences that individuals gain resilience and deeper understanding.
- A2-3-4-1
- B3-2-1-4
- C2-1-3-4
- D4-1-2-3
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Concept: Start with the general idea, then examples, then the result, then the closing advice.
- 2 introduces the topic: growth comes from challenges.
- 3 gives the view of setbacks as chances to learn; 4 ('these experiences') shows the gain – resilience.
- 1 ('these lessons') wraps up with reflection.
Trick: Sentences starting with 'It' or 'these' can't open; only 2 can start ⇒ options with 2 first: 2-3-4-1 or 2-1-3-4; 1 needs 'lessons' first ⇒ 2-3-4-1.
Answer: (A) 2-3-4-1
अवधारणा: पहले सामान्य विचार, फिर उदाहरण, फिर परिणाम, अंत में निष्कर्ष।
हल:
- 2 विषय बताता है: विकास चुनौतियों से आता है।
- 3 असफलता को सीखने का अवसर बताता है; 4 ('these experiences') लाभ – दृढ़ता।
- 1 ('these lessons') चिंतन के साथ समापन करता है।
ट्रिक: 'It'/'these' से शुरू वाक्य पहला नहीं हो सकता; केवल 2 पहला है, और 1 को 'lessons' का ज़िक्र पहले चाहिए ⇒ 2-3-4-1।
उत्तर: (A) 2-3-4-1
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – personal growthSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q54.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Not until the auditors had submitted their exhaustive report ____ the full extent of procedural lapses become evident.
- Adid
- Bhad
- Cwas
- Dhas
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Concept: A negative adverbial at the start (Not until, Never, Hardly…) makes the main clause take question order: auxiliary + subject + verb.
- Main clause verb 'become' is in base form ⇒ needs 'did'.
- Structure: did + the full extent… + become evident.
Trick: Base verb after the blank ⇒ use do/does/did; the story is in the past ⇒ did.
Answer: (A) did
अवधारणा: वाक्य की शुरुआत में नकारात्मक शब्द (Not until, Never, Hardly) हो तो मुख्य उपवाक्य में प्रश्नवाचक क्रम आता है: सहायक क्रिया + कर्ता + क्रिया।
हल:
- मुख्य क्रिया 'become' मूल रूप में है ⇒ 'did' चाहिए।
- संरचना: did + the full extent… + become evident।
ट्रिक: रिक्त स्थान के बाद मूल क्रिया हो तो do/does/did लगाएँ।
उत्तर: (A) did
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionInversion after 'Not until'SSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q55.Select the option which contains the most appropriate HOMONYM of the word given in bold/underline.
The garden was full of fragrant rose bushes.
- AShe rose early to watch the sunrise.
- BA single red rose lay on the table.
- CHe gifted her a bouquet of white roses.
- DThe rose plant needs regular pruning.
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Concept: Homonyms: same spelling/sound, different meaning.
- In the given sentence 'rose' = a flower (noun).
- (A) 'rose' = past tense of 'rise' (got up) – a different meaning.
- (B), (C), (D) all use 'rose' as the flower.
Trick: Look for the option where the word changes its part of speech – here noun → verb.
Answer: (A) She rose early to watch the sunrise.
अवधारणा: Homonym: एक जैसी वर्तनी/उच्चारण, पर अलग अर्थ।
हल:
- दिए गए वाक्य में 'rose' = गुलाब का फूल (संज्ञा)।
- (A) में 'rose' = 'rise' का past (उठी) – अलग अर्थ।
- (B), (C), (D) में फूल वाला अर्थ ही है।
ट्रिक: वह विकल्प खोजें जहाँ शब्द का part of speech बदल जाए – यहाँ noun → verb।
उत्तर: (A) She rose early to watch the sunrise.
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionHomonyms – roseSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q56.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 manager appreciated (1)/ not only her dedication (2)/ but also for her innovative ideas. (3)/ Everyone agreed with him. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: 'Not only … but also' must join parallel (same-form) elements.
- After 'not only' comes a noun phrase: her dedication.
- After 'but also' the 'for' breaks the balance.
- Correct: …but also her innovative ideas.
Trick: Cover 'not only' and 'but also' and read both halves after the verb: 'appreciated her dedication' ✓, 'appreciated for her ideas' ✗.
Answer: (C) (3)
अवधारणा: 'Not only … but also' दो समान संरचना वाले भागों को जोड़ता है।
हल:
- 'not only' के बाद noun phrase: her dedication।
- 'but also' के बाद 'for' संतुलन तोड़ता है।
- सही: …but also her innovative ideas।
ट्रिक: दोनों भागों को क्रिया के साथ अलग पढ़ें: 'appreciated her dedication' ✓, 'appreciated for her ideas' ✗।
उत्तर: (C) (3)
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – not only … but alsoSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q57.Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.
The country witnessed an ____ rise in renewable energy investments over the past decade.
- Aunprecidented
- Bunprecedented
- Cunpresidented
- Dunpressedented
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Concept: un + precedent (an earlier example) + ed.
- Correct: un-pre-ce-dent-ed.
- Meaning: never happened or seen before.
Trick: Think of 'precede' (come before): pre + cede ⇒ unprecedented, not 'president'.
Answer: (B) unprecedented
अवधारणा: un + precedent (पहले का उदाहरण) + ed।
हल:
- सही: un-pre-ce-dent-ed।
- अर्थ: अभूतपूर्व, पहले कभी न हुआ।
ट्रिक: 'precede' (पहले आना) से जोड़ें – 'president' से नहीं।
उत्तर: (B) unprecedented
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSpelling – unprecedentedSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q58.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: GARRULOUS
- ATalkative
- BVerbose
- CReticent
- DCommunicative
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Concept: Garrulous = talking too much, chatty.
- Opposite = reticent (quiet, reserved, slow to share thoughts).
- Talkative, verbose, communicative are synonyms, not antonyms.
Trick: Three options share one meaning ⇒ the odd one out is the antonym.
Answer: (C) Reticent
अवधारणा: Garrulous = बहुत अधिक बोलने वाला, बातूनी।
हल:
- विलोम = reticent (कम बोलने वाला, संकोची)।
- Talkative, verbose, communicative इसके समानार्थी हैं।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक ही अर्थ वाले हों तो बचा हुआ अलग विकल्प विलोम है।
उत्तर: (C) Reticent
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – garrulousSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q59.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
If she knew you were coming, she would have baked a cake.
- Aknows you were coming
- Bhad known you were coming
- Cwas knowing you were coming
- Dhas known you were coming
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Concept: Third conditional (unreal past): If + had + V3, … would have + V3.
- Main clause 'would have baked' ⇒ third conditional.
- If-clause needs past perfect: 'had known'.
- Corrected: If she had known …, she would have baked a cake.
Trick: 'would have' in one half ⇒ 'had + V3' in the if-half. Pair them like a lock and key.
Answer: (B) had known you were coming
अवधारणा: तीसरा conditional (अतीत की अवास्तविक स्थिति): If + had + V3, … would have + V3।
हल:
- मुख्य उपवाक्य में 'would have baked' ⇒ तीसरा conditional।
- If वाले भाग में past perfect: 'had known'।
- सही रूप: If she had known …, she would have baked a cake.
ट्रिक: एक भाग में 'would have' हो तो दूसरे में 'had + V3' – जोड़ी याद रखें।
उत्तर: (B) had known you were coming
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionConditionals – third typeSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
Q60.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words:
A sudden, violent fit of extreme anger, or a stroke.
- AFrenzy
- BApoplexy
- CTempest
- DMaelstrom
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Concept: Choose the word that names a sudden fit of rage and is also the medical word for a stroke.
- Apoplexy – a sudden fit of extreme anger ('apoplectic with rage'); also an old medical term for a stroke.
- Frenzy – wild, uncontrolled excitement; tempest – violent storm; maelstrom – powerful whirlpool/chaotic situation. None means a stroke.
Trick: Apoplectic = so angry you could have a stroke.
Answer: (B) Apoplexy
अवधारणा: ऐसा शब्द चुनें जो तीव्र क्रोध के अचानक दौरे और स्ट्रोक – दोनों को दर्शाए।
- Apoplexy – तीव्र क्रोध का अचानक दौरा; इसका पुराना चिकित्सीय अर्थ 'स्ट्रोक/मस्तिष्काघात' भी है।
- Frenzy – उन्माद की अवस्था; tempest – तूफ़ान; maelstrom – भँवर/उथल-पुथल। इनमें से कोई स्ट्रोक नहीं दर्शाता।
याद रखें: Apoplectic = इतना क्रोधित कि मानो स्ट्रोक आ जाए।
उत्तर: (B) Apoplexy
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CGL 2025 · 14 Oct Shift 1
