Q721.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 Internet of Things (IoT) connects everyday devices to the internet, enabling them to communicate and share data.
2. For instance, smart home systems allow users to control lights and appliances remotely.
3. This interconnectivity improves efficiency, convenience, and decision-making across industries.
4. By analyzing the collected data, IoT systems can automate tasks and predict future needs.
- A1, 4, 3, 2
- B1, 3, 4, 2
- C1, 2, 3, 4
- D2, 4, 1, 3
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Concept: Start with the definition, then link words, then the example.
- 1 introduces IoT (opening).
- 3 'This interconnectivity' refers to the connection described in 1.
- 4 explains use of collected data; 2 'For instance' gives a real-life example to close. Order: 1-3-4-2.
Trick: 'This …' must come right after the sentence it points to; 'For instance' never opens a paragraph.
Answer: (B) 1, 3, 4, 2
अवधारणा: पहले परिभाषा, फिर जोड़ने वाले शब्द, फिर उदाहरण।
हल:
- 1 IoT का परिचय देता है (शुरुआत)।
- 3 का 'This interconnectivity' वाक्य 1 के जुड़ाव की ओर इशारा करता है।
- 4 डेटा के उपयोग की बात; 2 'For instance' उदाहरण देकर समाप्त। क्रम: 1-3-4-2।
ट्रिक: 'This …' वाला वाक्य उसी के बाद आता है जिसकी ओर इशारा हो; 'For instance' से पैराग्राफ शुरू नहीं होता।
उत्तर: (B) 1, 3, 4, 2
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – Internet of ThingsSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 2
Q722.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 has raised serious concerns among health experts.
2. Obesity has become one of the most common health issues worldwide.
3. It increases the risk of various diseases such as diabetes and heart problems.
4. The main reasons include unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity.
- A2-4-3-1
- B4-3-2-1
- C2-3-4-1
- D3-2-4-1
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Concept: Follow the order: topic → causes → effects → reaction.
- 2 introduces obesity as a global issue.
- 4 gives reasons (diet, inactivity); 3 'It increases the risk…' gives effects.
- 1 'This has raised concerns' sums up. Order: 2-4-3-1.
Trick: A sentence starting with 'This has…' summarising the problem usually comes last.
Answer: (A) 2-4-3-1
अवधारणा: क्रम: विषय → कारण → प्रभाव → प्रतिक्रिया।
हल:
- 2 मोटापे को वैश्विक समस्या बताता है।
- 4 कारण (खराब भोजन, कम व्यायाम); 3 'It increases the risk…' प्रभाव।
- 1 'This has raised concerns' निष्कर्ष। क्रम: 2-4-3-1।
ट्रिक: 'This has…' से शुरू होकर समस्या का सार बताने वाला वाक्य अक्सर अंत में आता है।
उत्तर: (A) 2-4-3-1
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPara jumble – obesitySSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 2
Q723.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Tirade
- AInvective
- BEulogy
- CCompliment
- DAdmire
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Concept: Tirade = a long, angry, abusive speech.
- Invective = harsh, insulting language — closest meaning.
- Eulogy = speech of praise; compliment and admire are positive.
Trick: Three options are positive (praise); the one negative word is the answer.
Answer: (A) Invective
अवधारणा: Tirade = लंबा, गुस्से भरा, कटु भाषण।
हल:
- Invective = कटु/अपमानजनक भाषा — सबसे निकट अर्थ।
- Eulogy = प्रशंसा भाषण; compliment, admire सकारात्मक हैं।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प प्रशंसा वाले हैं; अकेला नकारात्मक शब्द ही उत्तर है।
उत्तर: (A) Invective
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – tiradeSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 2
Q724.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Enthusiastic
- ADepressed
- BDull
- CEbullient
- DQuiet
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Concept: Enthusiastic = full of eager excitement.
- Ebullient = bubbling over with cheer and energy — closest synonym.
- Depressed, dull, quiet show low energy — opposite sense.
Trick: Ebullient comes from Latin 'to boil over' — energy bubbling out like boiling water.
Answer: (C) Ebullient
अवधारणा: Enthusiastic = उत्साह से भरा हुआ।
हल:
- Ebullient = जोश और उमंग से लबालब — सबसे निकट।
- Depressed, dull, quiet — कम ऊर्जा, उल्टा अर्थ।
ट्रिक: Ebullient लैटिन 'उबल पड़ना' से बना — उबलते पानी जैसा उत्साह।
उत्तर: (C) Ebullient
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – enthusiasticSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 2
Q725.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Foolish
- ASilly
- BUnwise
- CSagacious
- DImprudent
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Concept: Foolish = lacking sense or judgement.
- Sagacious = wise, with sound judgement — the opposite.
- Silly, unwise, imprudent all mean foolish (synonyms).
Trick: When three options mean the same as the word, the odd one is the antonym.
Answer: (C) Sagacious
अवधारणा: Foolish = नासमझ, मूर्खतापूर्ण।
हल:
- Sagacious = बुद्धिमान, समझदार — विलोम।
- Silly, unwise, imprudent — सब foolish के समानार्थी।
ट्रिक: जब तीन विकल्प शब्द के समानार्थी हों, तो बचा हुआ विलोम होता है।
उत्तर: (C) Sagacious
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – foolishSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 2
Q726.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The historian often alluded ____ ancient myths in his lectures, enriching the narrative.
- Aat
- Bbut
- Cto
- Dtowards
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Concept: Some verbs take a fixed preposition; "allude" (to refer indirectly) always takes "to".
- Correct: "The historian often alluded to ancient myths…"
- "at", "towards" and "but" never pair with allude.
Yaad rakhein: Same family: refer to, allude to, object to, adhere to.
Answer: (C) to
अवधारणा: कुछ क्रियाओं के साथ निश्चित preposition आता है; "allude" (अप्रत्यक्ष संकेत करना) के साथ हमेशा "to"।
- सही: "The historian often alluded to ancient myths…"
- "at", "towards", "but" allude के साथ नहीं आते।
याद रखें: इसी तरह: refer to, object to, adhere to।
उत्तर: (C) to
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPrepositions – allude toSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q727.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.
After years of hard work (1)/ he finally decided to call off from (2)/ his struggling business and start anew (3)/ in a different field. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: "Call off" is a complete phrasal verb (= cancel/abandon) and takes its object directly.
- Error in part (2): "call off from" — the extra "from" is wrong.
- Remove "from": the object (his struggling business) follows the phrasal verb directly.
Trick: Phrasal verbs already contain their particle; do not add a second preposition after them.
Answer: (B) (2)
अवधारणा: "Call off" (रद्द करना/छोड़ देना) पूर्ण phrasal verb है; इसके बाद object सीधे आता है।
- भाग (2) में त्रुटि: "call off from" — "from" अनावश्यक।
- सही: "…decided to call off his struggling business…"
ट्रिक: Phrasal verb के बाद एक और preposition न जोड़ें।
उत्तर: (B) (2)
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – phrasal verb "call off"SSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q728.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 museum, which located near the river, (1)/ attracts thousands of visitors (2)/ every year for its rare collection (3)/ of ancient artefacts. (4)
- A(1)
- B(2)
- C(3)
- D(4)
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Concept: A relative clause beginning with "which" must have its own finite verb.
- Part (1): "which located near the river" lacks a verb.
- "Located" here is passive, so add "is": "The museum, which is located near the river,…"
Trick: Either keep "which is located" or drop "which" entirely ("The museum, located near the river,…").
Answer: (A) (1)
अवधारणा: "which" से शुरू होने वाले clause में अपनी मुख्य क्रिया होनी चाहिए।
- भाग (1): "which located near the river" में क्रिया नहीं है।
- सही: "The museum, which is located near the river,…"
ट्रिक: या तो "which is located" लिखें या "which" हटा दें।
उत्तर: (A) (1)
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – relative clause needs a verbSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q729.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Convincing
- AWeak
- BDubious
- CCogent
- DVague
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Concept: "Convincing" = persuasive, able to make people believe.
- "Cogent" = clear, logical and persuasive → same meaning.
- Weak, Dubious (doubtful), Vague (unclear) are nearly opposite.
Yaad rakhein: Cogent argument = convincing argument — a common exam collocation.
Answer: (C) Cogent
अवधारणा: "Convincing" = विश्वास दिलाने वाला, प्रभावशाली।
- "Cogent" = तर्कसंगत और प्रभावशाली → समानार्थी।
- Weak, Dubious (संदिग्ध), Vague (अस्पष्ट) — उल्टे अर्थ।
याद रखें: "Cogent argument" = ठोस, विश्वसनीय तर्क — परीक्षा में बार-बार आता है।
उत्तर: (C) Cogent
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionSynonym – ConvincingSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q730.Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
The young athlete won his laurels at the Olympic games.
- AAchieved recognition or fame
- BLost all possessions
- CChanged his view points
- DSaved a lot of money
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Concept: Laurels (a wreath of bay leaves) were the ancient prize for victory, so "laurels" stands for honour.
- "Won his laurels" = gained recognition or fame.
- The Olympic context supports fame from victory.
Yaad rakhein: Rest on one's laurels = stop trying after early success; look to one's laurels = guard one's position.
Answer: (A) Achieved recognition or fame
अवधारणा: Laurel (तेजपत्ते का मुकुट) प्राचीन काल में विजय का पुरस्कार था, अतः laurels = सम्मान।
- "Won his laurels" = ख्याति या सम्मान पाया।
- ओलंपिक का संदर्भ भी जीत से मिली ख्याति दर्शाता है।
याद रखें: Rest on one's laurels = पुरानी सफलता पर संतुष्ट होकर प्रयास छोड़ देना।
उत्तर: (A) Achieved recognition or fame
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdiom – win one's laurelsSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q731.Choose the one-word substitute for the below sentence.
He writes poems based on old traditions.
- ABard
- BSinger
- CDramatist
- DEssayist
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Concept: A bard is a poet, especially one in an old oral or traditional style.
- Bard = poet composing traditional verse → fits.
- Dramatist = writer of plays; Essayist = writer of essays; Singer = performer, not composer of poems.
Yaad rakhein: "The Bard of Avon" = William Shakespeare.
Answer: (A) Bard
अवधारणा: Bard = पारंपरिक शैली में कविता रचने वाला कवि।
- Bard → परंपरा पर आधारित कविता रचने वाला।
- Dramatist = नाटककार; Essayist = निबंधकार; Singer = गायक।
याद रखें: "The Bard of Avon" = विलियम शेक्सपियर।
उत्तर: (A) Bard
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitution – BardSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q732.Fill in the blank with the right phrasal verb:
When fresh evidence emerged, the inquiry was ____.
- Acalled up
- Bpicked off
- Ctaken up
- Drevived on
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Concept: "Take up" = to begin dealing with or resume a matter.
- New evidence → the inquiry was started again → "taken up".
- Called up = summoned/phoned; picked off = shot one by one; "revived on" is not a phrasal verb.
Yaad rakhein: Other meanings of take up: occupy (space/time), start a hobby, accept an offer.
Answer: (C) taken up
अवधारणा: "Take up" = किसी मामले पर फिर से कार्य शुरू करना।
- नए सबूत → जाँच फिर शुरू हुई → "taken up"।
- Called up = बुलाना/फोन करना; picked off = एक-एक कर निशाना बनाना; "revived on" गलत।
याद रखें: Take up के अन्य अर्थ: जगह/समय घेरना, कोई शौक शुरू करना।
उत्तर: (C) taken up
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPhrasal verb – take upSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q733.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence.
My colleague was particularly fond at listening to classical music during his commute.
- Afond of listening to
- Bfond for listening to
- Cfond with listening for
- Dfond to listen for
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Concept: "Fond" takes "of", followed by an -ing form; "listen" takes "to".
- Wrong: fond at listening
- Correct: "fond of listening to classical music"
Yaad rakhein: Fond of, proud of, afraid of, tired of — all take "of".
Answer: (A) fond of listening to
अवधारणा: "Fond" के साथ "of" और उसके बाद -ing रूप; "listen" के साथ "to"।
- गलत: fond at listening
- सही: "fond of listening to classical music"
याद रखें: Fond of, proud of, afraid of, tired of — सभी में "of"।
उत्तर: (A) fond of listening to
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPrepositions – fond of + gerundSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q734.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
The renowned author is writing a new novel.
- AA new novel was written by the renowned author.
- BA new novel has been written by the renowned author.
- CA new novel is being written by the renowned author.
- DA new novel is written by the renowned author.
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Concept: Present continuous passive = is/am/are + being + V3.
- Active: "is writing" (present continuous).
- Passive: "A new novel is being written by the renowned author."
- (A) past, (B) present perfect, (D) simple present — tense changed.
Trick: Tense must not change in voice conversion: "is …ing" → "is being V3".
Answer: (C) A new novel is being written by the renowned author.
अवधारणा: Present continuous passive = is/am/are + being + V3।
- Active: "is writing"।
- Passive: "A new novel is being written by the renowned author."
- (A), (B), (D) में काल बदल गया।
ट्रिक: वाच्य बदलने पर काल नहीं बदलता: "is …ing" → "is being V3"।
उत्तर: (C) A new novel is being written by the renowned author.
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVoice – present continuous to passiveSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q735.Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The king granted a ceremonial fief to the nobleman.
- AThe landlord granted a fief to a local farmer.
- BThe student mistook a fief for a legal deed.
- CThe technician checked the hydraulic fief for proper flow.
- DThe historian noted the fief's transfer in old manuscripts.
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Concept: A homonym is the same word used with a different meaning.
- In the given sentence, "fief" = land/estate held under the feudal system.
- (A), (B) and (D) all keep this feudal-land meaning.
- (C) uses "fief" in a different, technical (hydraulic) sense → the only different usage.
Trick: Find the odd usage: three options share the original meaning, the answer is the one that does not.
Answer: (C) The technician checked the hydraulic fief for proper flow.
अवधारणा: Homonym = एक ही शब्द का भिन्न अर्थ में प्रयोग।
- दिए वाक्य में "fief" = सामंती व्यवस्था में मिली जागीर/भूमि।
- (A), (B), (D) में यही अर्थ है।
- (C) में "fief" का प्रयोग अलग तकनीकी (hydraulic) अर्थ में है।
ट्रिक: तीन विकल्पों का अर्थ एक जैसा हो तो अलग अर्थ वाला ही उत्तर है।
उत्तर: (C) The technician checked the hydraulic fief for proper flow.
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionHomonyms – same word, different senseSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q736.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Vigor
- AEnergy
- BVitality
- CLassitude
- DStrength
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Concept: "Vigor" = physical strength and energy.
- "Lassitude" = tiredness, lack of energy → opposite.
- Energy, Vitality, Strength are synonyms of vigor.
Trick: When three options mean the same as the given word, the odd one is the antonym.
Answer: (C) Lassitude
अवधारणा: "Vigor" = शक्ति और ऊर्जा।
- "Lassitude" = थकान, सुस्ती → विलोम।
- Energy, Vitality, Strength — vigor के पर्यायवाची।
ट्रिक: जब तीन विकल्प दिए शब्द के समानार्थी हों, तो बचा हुआ विलोम है।
उत्तर: (C) Lassitude
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionAntonym – VigorSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q737.Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
He finally came of age and took responsibility for his decisions.
- AReached adulthood or maturity
- BLearned morality for the first time
- CGave up old beliefs
- DReceived an inheritance
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Concept: "Come of age" = reach adulthood or become mature.
- The sentence links it to taking responsibility — a sign of maturity.
- It has nothing to do with morality, beliefs or inheritance.
Yaad rakhein: "Come of age" is also used for ideas or industries that become fully developed.
Answer: (A) Reached adulthood or maturity
अवधारणा: "Come of age" = वयस्क या परिपक्व होना।
- वाक्य में जिम्मेदारी लेना परिपक्वता दर्शाता है।
- नैतिकता, विश्वास या विरासत से संबंध नहीं।
याद रखें: यह मुहावरा किसी उद्योग/विचार के पूर्ण विकसित होने के लिए भी प्रयोग होता है।
उत्तर: (A) Reached adulthood or maturity
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionIdiom – come of ageSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q738.Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the Active/Passive voice.
It has been decided by the board that the new policy will be implemented next quarter.
- AThe board has decided that the new policy will be implemented next quarter.
- BThe board decided that the new policy would be implemented next quarter.
- CThe new policy will be implemented next quarter by the board.
- DThe board is deciding that the new policy will be implemented next quarter.
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Concept: "has/have been + V3" (passive) becomes "has/have + V3" (active); the tense is kept.
- "It has been decided by the board" → "The board has decided…"
- The that-clause stays unchanged: "the new policy will be implemented next quarter".
- (B) past, (D) continuous, (C) still passive.
Trick: Agent after "by" (the board) becomes the subject; keep the same tense.
Answer: (A) The board has decided that the new policy will be implemented next quarter.
अवधारणा: "has been + V3" → "has + V3"; काल वही रहता है।
- "It has been decided by the board" → "The board has decided…"
- that-clause वैसा ही रहता है।
- (B) past, (D) continuous, (C) अभी भी passive।
ट्रिक: "by" के बाद वाला कर्ता (the board) subject बनता है; काल वही रखें।
उत्तर: (A) The board has decided that the new policy will be implemented next quarter.
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionVoice – present perfect passive to activeSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q739.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence.
Her constant complaints resulted to her losing friends.
- Aresulted for
- Bresulted from
- Cresulted into
- Dresulted in
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Concept: "Result in" = cause (leads to an effect); "result from" = be caused by.
- Complaints (cause) → losing friends (effect).
- So: "Her constant complaints resulted in her losing friends."
Trick: Cause + result IN + effect; Effect + result FROM + cause.
Answer: (D) resulted in
अवधारणा: "Result in" = परिणाम देना; "result from" = किसी कारण से उत्पन्न होना।
- शिकायतें (कारण) → दोस्त खोना (परिणाम)।
- सही: "Her constant complaints resulted in her losing friends."
ट्रिक: कारण + result IN + परिणाम; परिणाम + result FROM + कारण।
उत्तर: (D) resulted in
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionPrepositions – result in vs result fromSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
Q740.Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
He said that he was tired after the long journey.
- AHe said, "I am tired after the long journey."
- BHe said, "I was tired after the long journey."
- CHe said, "He was tired after the long journey."
- DHe said, "I had been tired after the long journey."
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Concept: Going back to direct speech, undo the backshift of tense and pronoun.
- "was" (reported) ← "am" (actual words).
- "he" (reporter's view) ← "I" (speaker's own word).
- Direct: He said, "I am tired after the long journey."
Trick: Reverse the chain: past → present, past perfect → past; 3rd person → 1st person.
Answer: (A) He said, "I am tired after the long journey."
अवधारणा: Direct में लौटते समय काल और सर्वनाम का परिवर्तन उलट दें।
- "was" ← "am"
- "he" ← "I"
- Direct: He said, "I am tired after the long journey."
ट्रिक: उल्टा क्रम: past → present, past perfect → past; he → I।
उत्तर: (A) He said, "I am tired after the long journey."
SSC CGLEnglish ComprehensionNarration – indirect to directSSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep Shift 1
