Q621.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. He travelled the whole world, but found piece at home.
- Apeach
- BNo substitution required
- Cprize
- Dpeace
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Concept: Piece (a part of something) and peace (calm, tranquillity) sound the same but differ in meaning. The sentence needs 'peace'.
- He travelled the world but found calm and contentment at home → peace.
- 'Piece' (a part) makes no sense here.
- 'Peach' is a fruit; 'prize' is an award – both illogical.
- Correct: He travelled the whole world, but found peace at home.
Trick: A piece of pie; peace is the opposite of war.
Answer: (D) peace
अवधारणा: Piece (टुकड़ा) और peace (शांति) – उच्चारण समान, अर्थ अलग। वाक्य में 'peace' चाहिए।
- उसने पूरी दुनिया घूमी पर सुकून घर पर मिला → peace।
- 'Piece' (टुकड़ा) यहाँ अर्थहीन।
- 'Peach' (आड़ू) और 'prize' (पुरस्कार) – असंगत।
- सही: He travelled the whole world, but found peace at home.
ट्रिक: A piece of pie (टुकड़ा); peace = युद्ध का उल्टा।
उत्तर: (D) peace
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionHomophonesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q622.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
Trousseau
- ABeing true to oneself
- BThe clothes, linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage
- CA large cabinet full of expensive clothes
- DSingle leg side of a trouser
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Concept: Trousseau (a French-origin word) means the clothes, linen and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage.
- The word is related to wedding preparation, not trousers.
- 'Single leg side of a trouser' is a sound-based trap.
- 'Being true to oneself' and 'a large cabinet' are unrelated.
- Meaning: the clothes, linen and belongings collected by a bride for her marriage.
Trick: Trousseau = bride's wedding collection (like 'dahej ka saaman' of clothes).
Answer: (B) The clothes, linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage
अवधारणा: Trousseau (फ्रेंच मूल) का अर्थ है – दुल्हन द्वारा विवाह के लिए एकत्र किए गए कपड़े, चादरें व अन्य सामान।
- शब्द विवाह की तैयारी से जुड़ा है, पतलून (trouser) से नहीं।
- 'Single leg side of a trouser' ध्वनि-आधारित जाल है।
- 'खुद के प्रति सच्चा होना', 'बड़ी अलमारी' – असंबंधित।
- अर्थ: दुल्हन का विवाह हेतु एकत्र सामान।
ट्रिक: Trousseau = दुल्हन का कपड़ों-सामान का संग्रह।
उत्तर: (B) The clothes, linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionVocabulary – meaningSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q623.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Since God is an all-powerful creator, he has absolute control over those whom he has created.
- AVoracious
- BOmnipotent
- CIncorrigible
- DOmniscient
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Concept: Omnipotent means all-powerful, having unlimited power (omni = all, potent = powerful).
- Omniscient – all-knowing (scient = knowing) – close trap, but the sentence says 'all-powerful'.
- Voracious – very greedy, eating large amounts.
- Incorrigible – that cannot be corrected or reformed.
- Correct: Since God is an omnipotent creator…
Trick: Omni-potent = power; Omni-scient = science/knowledge; Omni-present = everywhere.
Answer: (B) Omnipotent
अवधारणा: Omnipotent का अर्थ है – सर्वशक्तिमान (omni = सब, potent = शक्तिशाली)।
- Omniscient – सर्वज्ञ (सब जानने वाला) – जाल विकल्प; वाक्य 'all-powerful' कहता है।
- Voracious – पेटू/अत्यधिक लालची।
- Incorrigible – जिसे सुधारा न जा सके।
- सही: Since God is an omnipotent creator…
ट्रिक: Omni-potent = शक्ति; Omni-scient = ज्ञान; Omni-present = सर्वव्यापी।
उत्तर: (B) Omnipotent
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q624.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
At some point in the past, there were rows of temporary shops that used to display various cooking utensils.
- AOne upon a time
- BBefore now
- CIn the past few years
- DLong ago
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Concept: 'At some point in the past' refers to an indefinite, distant time in the past. The best substitute is Long ago.
- 'One upon a time' is a wrongly written form of the phrase 'Once upon a time', so it cannot be chosen.
- 'Before now' is vague and does not suit narration of an old scene.
- 'In the past few years' indicates recent time, which changes the meaning.
- Correct: Long ago, there were rows of temporary shops…
Trick: Check the exact spelling of fixed phrases – a single wrong letter makes the option wrong.
Answer: (D) Long ago
अवधारणा: 'At some point in the past' – अतीत का कोई अनिश्चित, दूर का समय। सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प Long ago है।
- 'One upon a time' – 'Once upon a time' का गलत रूप है, इसलिए नहीं चुना जा सकता।
- 'Before now' अस्पष्ट है।
- 'In the past few years' हाल का समय बताता है – अर्थ बदलता है।
- सही: Long ago, there were rows of temporary shops…
ट्रिक: निश्चित वाक्यांशों की सही वर्तनी जाँचें – एक अक्षर गलत तो विकल्प गलत।
उत्तर: (D) Long ago
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionPhrase substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q625.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A structure in the garden where climbing plants can grow and people can walk under
- ATomb
- BOuthouse
- CPergola
- DTreehouse
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Concept: A pergola is a garden structure of posts and cross-beams over which climbing plants grow, forming a shaded walkway.
- Tomb – a grave or burial chamber.
- Outhouse – a small building outside the main house (shed or outdoor toilet).
- Treehouse – a structure built in the branches of a tree.
- Climbing plants + walkway under it = Pergola.
Yaad rakhein: Pergola = garden arch/tunnel of creepers.
Answer: (C) Pergola
अवधारणा: Pergola – बगीचे में खंभों और बीमों का ढाँचा, जिस पर बेलें चढ़ती हैं और लोग उसके नीचे से चल सकते हैं।
- Tomb – कब्र/मकबरा।
- Outhouse – मुख्य घर से बाहर छोटा कमरा (शेड/शौचालय)।
- Treehouse – पेड़ की शाखाओं पर बना घर।
- बेलें + नीचे चलने का रास्ता = Pergola।
याद रखें: Pergola = बेलों वाला बगीचे का मंडप।
उत्तर: (C) Pergola
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q626.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
She was yearning for a trip to the mountains.
- Aleaving for
- Bdeeply repenting
- Ckeenly desiring
- Dsaving money for
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Concept: Yearn for means to have a strong, intense desire or longing for something. It equals keenly desiring.
- 'Leaving for' = departing – different meaning.
- 'Deeply repenting' = feeling sorry – unrelated.
- 'Saving money for' – adds a new idea not in 'yearning'.
- Correct: She was keenly desiring a trip to the mountains.
Trick: Yearn = long for = crave = keenly desire.
Answer: (C) keenly desiring
अवधारणा: Yearn for का अर्थ है – किसी चीज़ की तीव्र इच्छा/लालसा होना। यह keenly desiring के बराबर है।
- 'Leaving for' = रवाना होना – अलग अर्थ।
- 'Deeply repenting' = पछताना – असंबंधित।
- 'Saving money for' – नया विचार जोड़ता है।
- सही: She was keenly desiring a trip to the mountains.
ट्रिक: Yearn = long for = crave = तीव्र इच्छा।
उत्तर: (C) keenly desiring
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionPhrase substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q627.Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done?
- APin drop silence
- BDragged your feet
- CHerculean task
- DHeld your horses
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Concept: Hold your horses means to wait, be patient and not act hastily.
- You wanted to speak but controlled yourself and waited → you held your horses.
- Pin drop silence – complete silence (not an idiom about self-control).
- Drag your feet – do something slowly or unwillingly.
- Herculean task – a very difficult job.
Trick: A rider pulls the reins to hold the horses back → hold back yourself.
Answer: (D) Held your horses
अवधारणा: Hold your horses का अर्थ है – धैर्य रखना, जल्दबाज़ी न करना।
- आप बोलना चाहते थे पर खुद को रोककर धैर्य रखा → held your horses।
- Pin drop silence – पूर्ण शांति।
- Drag your feet – काम को टालते हुए धीरे करना।
- Herculean task – अत्यंत कठिन काम।
ट्रिक: घुड़सवार लगाम खींचकर घोड़ों को रोकता है → खुद को रोकना।
उत्तर: (D) Held your horses
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – situationSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q628.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Step up to the plate
- AThink about a crisis
- BPlan for better performance
- CImplement a plan
- DTake control of a situation
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Concept: Step up to the plate (from baseball, where the batter steps up to the home plate) means to take responsibility and take control of a situation when needed.
- It is about coming forward to act and handle the situation yourself.
- 'Think about a crisis' and 'plan for better performance' are only thinking/planning, not taking charge.
- 'Implement a plan' is narrower and misses the idea of taking responsibility.
- Best meaning: Take control of a situation.
Trick: Batter steps up to the plate = it's your turn to act and take charge.
Answer: (D) Take control of a situation
अवधारणा: Step up to the plate (बेसबॉल से लिया गया) का अर्थ है – आगे बढ़कर ज़िम्मेदारी लेना और स्थिति को संभालना।
- इसका भाव है – स्वयं आगे आकर काम संभालना।
- 'संकट के बारे में सोचना', 'योजना बनाना' – केवल विचार, कार्रवाई नहीं।
- 'योजना लागू करना' – संकीर्ण अर्थ, ज़िम्मेदारी का भाव नहीं।
- सर्वोत्तम अर्थ: Take control of a situation।
ट्रिक: बल्लेबाज़ का plate पर आना = अब आपकी बारी, ज़िम्मेदारी संभालिए।
उत्तर: (D) Take control of a situation
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – meaningSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q629.Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He ate the whole bunch of grapes under the nose of all of us.
- AAfter much persuasion
- BIn full view of somebody
- CSharing equally
- DSecretly
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Concept: Under someone's nose means right in front of someone; in full view of them (often without their reacting).
- He ate the grapes openly in front of all of us – in full view.
- 'Secretly' is the opposite trap.
- 'After much persuasion' and 'sharing equally' are unrelated.
- Meaning: In full view of somebody.
Trick: Something under your nose is so close you can see it clearly.
Answer: (B) In full view of somebody
अवधारणा: Under someone's nose का अर्थ है – किसी की आँखों के सामने, खुलेआम।
- उसने हम सबके सामने खुलेआम पूरे अंगूर खा लिए।
- 'Secretly' (चुपके से) उल्टा जाल विकल्प है।
- 'बहुत मनाने के बाद', 'बराबर बाँटना' – असंबंधित।
- अर्थ: In full view of somebody।
ट्रिक: नाक के नीचे = ठीक आँखों के सामने।
उत्तर: (B) In full view of somebody
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – meaningSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q630.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- APrefered
- BRevered
- CAnswered
- DReference
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Concept: When a two-syllable verb is stressed on the last syllable and ends in vowel + consonant, the final consonant is doubled before -ed: preFER → preferred.
- 'Prefered' is wrong; correct spelling is Preferred.
- Revered (revere + d) – correct.
- Answered (stress on first syllable, no doubling) – correct.
- Reference (stress shifts to first syllable, single r) – correct.
Trick: Stress on last syllable → double: preferred, referred, occurred; stress on first → single: answered, offered.
Answer: (A) Prefered
अवधारणा: दो अक्षरों (syllables) वाली क्रिया जिसके अंतिम अक्षर पर ज़ोर (stress) हो और vowel + consonant पर खत्म हो, तो -ed से पहले अंतिम व्यंजन दोगुना होता है: preFER → preferred।
- 'Prefered' गलत; सही Preferred।
- Revered – सही।
- Answered (पहले अक्षर पर ज़ोर, दोगुना नहीं) – सही।
- Reference (ज़ोर पहले अक्षर पर, एक r) – सही।
ट्रिक: अंतिम अक्षर पर ज़ोर → दोगुना: preferred, referred; पहले पर ज़ोर → एक: answered, offered।
उत्तर: (A) Prefered
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpellingSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q631.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Extremely beautiful, elaborate or impressive
- AProficient
- BMagnificent
- CTransient
- DDeficient
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Concept: Magnificent means extremely beautiful, elaborate or impressive.
- Proficient – skilled, competent.
- Transient – lasting only for a short time.
- Deficient – lacking something, insufficient.
- A magnificent palace = extremely beautiful and impressive → Magnificent.
Trick: Magni = great (magnify, magnitude) → magnificent = grand.
Answer: (B) Magnificent
अवधारणा: Magnificent का अर्थ है – अत्यंत सुंदर, भव्य, प्रभावशाली।
- Proficient – कुशल, निपुण।
- Transient – अल्पकालिक।
- Deficient – कमी वाला, अपर्याप्त।
- Magnificent palace = भव्य महल → Magnificent।
ट्रिक: Magni = बड़ा (magnify, magnitude) → magnificent = भव्य।
उत्तर: (B) Magnificent
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q632.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To burn the midnight oil
- ATo waste time
- BTo stay up late working or studying
- CTo overthink
- DTo be relaxed and calm
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Concept: To burn the midnight oil means to stay up late at night working or studying.
- In old times people studied by oil lamps, burning oil till midnight.
- Example: Students burn the midnight oil before exams.
- 'Waste time', 'overthink' and 'be relaxed' do not carry the idea of late-night hard work.
- Meaning: To stay up late working or studying.
Trick: Midnight + oil lamp = late-night study.
Answer: (B) To stay up late working or studying
अवधारणा: To burn the midnight oil का अर्थ है – देर रात तक जागकर पढ़ाई या काम करना।
- पुराने समय में लोग तेल के दीये से आधी रात तक पढ़ते थे।
- उदाहरण: Students burn the midnight oil before exams.
- 'समय बर्बाद करना', 'ज़्यादा सोचना', 'आराम से रहना' – मेहनत का भाव नहीं।
- अर्थ: देर रात तक पढ़ना/काम करना।
ट्रिक: आधी रात + दीये का तेल = देर रात की पढ़ाई।
उत्तर: (B) To stay up late working or studying
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – meaningSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q633.Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
It was inevitable that the team management would sack him after his rude behaviour.
- Aimpassionate
- Bamiable
- Cmeasurable
- Dunavoidable
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Concept: Inevitable means certain to happen; that cannot be avoided. Its synonym is unavoidable.
- After his rude behaviour, his sacking was certain – it could not be avoided.
- Impassionate – full of passion.
- Amiable – friendly, pleasant.
- Measurable – that can be measured.
Trick: In-evit-able ≈ not + avoid + able → unavoidable.
Answer: (D) unavoidable
अवधारणा: Inevitable का अर्थ है – अवश्यंभावी, जिसे टाला न जा सके। इसका पर्याय unavoidable है।
- उसके अभद्र व्यवहार के बाद उसकी बर्खास्तगी तय थी – टल नहीं सकती थी।
- Impassionate – भावुक/जोशीला।
- Amiable – मिलनसार।
- Measurable – जिसे मापा जा सके।
ट्रिक: In-evit-able ≈ न टाला जा सकने वाला → unavoidable।
उत्तर: (D) unavoidable
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonyms in contextSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q634.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following
sentence.
As affidevit is a statement or declaration in writing an oath or affirmation, sworn
before a person having authority to administer oath.
- Aaffidevit
- Badminister
- Cauthority
- Daffirmation
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Concept: The correct spelling is affidavit (a written statement confirmed by oath). The underlined 'affidevit' is wrong.
- affidevit → affidavit (a-v-i-t, from Latin 'affidavit' = he has stated on oath).
- affirmation – correct.
- authority – correct.
- administer – correct.
Trick: Affid-a-vit – remember 'David' inside: affi-DAVIT.
Answer: (A) affidevit
अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी affidavit (शपथपत्र/हलफ़नामा) है। रेखांकित 'affidevit' गलत है।
- affidevit → affidavit (a-v-i-t)।
- affirmation – सही।
- authority – सही।
- administer – सही।
ट्रिक: Affi-DAVIT – अंदर 'David' याद रखें।
उत्तर: (A) affidevit
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpellingSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q635.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
We have being / arranged the stay / for the guests at / a hillside resort.
- Aa hillside resort
- BWe have being
- Carranged the stay
- Dfor the guests at
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Concept: After 'have' (present perfect), the main verb is in V3 form: have arranged. 'Have being arranged' is wrong; 'being' is used only after be-forms (is/am/are/was/were).
- Active present perfect: We have arranged the stay…
- 'Being' can't follow 'have'; 'have been' + V-ing would be continuous, 'have been' + V3 passive.
- Correct: We have arranged the stay for the guests at a hillside resort.
- Error part: 'We have being'.
Trick: have/has/had + been (never 'being'); is/was + being.
Answer: (B) We have being
अवधारणा: 'Have' (present perfect) के बाद मुख्य क्रिया V3 में आती है: have arranged। 'Have being arranged' गलत है; 'being' केवल is/am/are/was/were के बाद आता है।
- Active present perfect: We have arranged the stay…
- 'Have' के बाद 'being' नहीं, 'been' आता है।
- सही: We have arranged the stay for the guests at a hillside resort.
- त्रुटि भाग: 'We have being'।
ट्रिक: have/has/had + been ('being' कभी नहीं); is/was + being।
उत्तर: (B) We have being
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – tensesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q636.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Extravagance
- ASimplicity
- BLove
- CFortune
- DSelf- indulgence
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Concept: Extravagance means spending too much money or using resources wastefully; lack of restraint. Its synonym is self-indulgence (excessive satisfying of one's own desires).
- Simplicity – the opposite of extravagance.
- Love and Fortune are unrelated.
- Self-indulgence also means doing whatever one likes without control, especially spending.
- Hence Self-indulgence.
Trick: Extra + vagance → going beyond limits = indulging oneself.
Answer: (D) Self- indulgence
अवधारणा: Extravagance का अर्थ है – फ़िज़ूलखर्ची, सीमा से अधिक खर्च/भोग। इसका पर्याय self-indulgence (अपनी इच्छाओं की अति-पूर्ति) है।
- Simplicity – सादगी, विलोम।
- Love और Fortune – असंबंधित।
- Self-indulgence भी बिना नियंत्रण के मनमाना खर्च/भोग दर्शाता है।
- अतः Self-indulgence।
ट्रिक: Extra (सीमा से बाहर) → फ़िज़ूलखर्ची = आत्म-भोग।
उत्तर: (D) Self- indulgence
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q637.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Antique
- AAncient
- BNew
- CGothic
- DModern
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Concept: Antique means belonging to ancient times; very old and valuable. Its synonym is ancient.
- New and Modern are antonyms – trap options.
- Gothic – a medieval European style of architecture; it is a specific style, not 'old' in general.
- An antique coin = an ancient coin.
- Hence Ancient.
Trick: Antique/Antiquity ≈ Ancient – both start with 'an'.
Answer: (A) Ancient
अवधारणा: Antique का अर्थ है – प्राचीन, बहुत पुराना (और मूल्यवान)। इसका पर्याय ancient है।
- New और Modern – विलोम, जाल विकल्प।
- Gothic – मध्यकालीन यूरोपीय वास्तुकला शैली; सामान्य 'पुराना' नहीं।
- Antique coin = ancient coin।
- अतः Ancient।
ट्रिक: Antique/Antiquity ≈ Ancient – दोनों 'an' से।
उत्तर: (A) Ancient
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q638.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The Egyptian Pharohs were the Kings of ancient Egypt and were considered as the literal embodiment of God himself.
- Aliteral
- Bancient
- Cpharohs
- Dembodiment
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Concept: The correct spelling is Pharaohs (the kings of ancient Egypt). 'Pharohs' misses the 'a' after 'h'.
- Pharaoh is spelt P-h-a-r-a-o-h; plural Pharaohs.
- literal – correct.
- ancient – correct.
- embodiment – correct.
Trick: Phar-a-oh: 'a' before 'oh' – 'Pharaoh, oh!'
Answer: (C) pharohs
अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी Pharaohs (प्राचीन मिस्र के राजा) है। 'Pharohs' में 'h' के बाद 'a' छूटा है।
- Pharaoh = P-h-a-r-a-o-h; बहुवचन Pharaohs।
- literal – सही।
- ancient – सही।
- embodiment – सही।
ट्रिक: Phar-a-oh: 'oh' से पहले 'a'।
उत्तर: (C) pharohs
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpellingSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q639.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- AIsle
- BBraed
- CAchieve
- DAmicable
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Concept: The correct spelling is Bread (food made from flour) or Braid (plaited hair). 'Braed' is not an English word.
- Isle – a small island: correct.
- Achieve – 'i before e except after c': correct.
- Amicable – friendly: correct.
- Braed is the incorrectly spelt word.
Trick: English words rarely have the vowel pair 'ae' in the middle of short words – 'ea' (bread) or 'ai' (braid) is usual.
Answer: (B) Braed
अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी Bread (रोटी) या Braid (चोटी) है। 'Braed' अंग्रेज़ी शब्द नहीं है।
- Isle – छोटा द्वीप: सही।
- Achieve – 'i before e except after c': सही।
- Amicable – मैत्रीपूर्ण: सही।
- Braed गलत वर्तनी वाला शब्द है।
ट्रिक: छोटे अंग्रेज़ी शब्दों में 'ae' दुर्लभ है – 'ea' (bread) या 'ai' (braid) होता है।
उत्तर: (B) Braed
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpellingSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
Q640.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Naina is leaving and I am think to apply for her job.
- Athinking in applying
- Bthinking about applying
- Cthinking about apply
- Dthinking on applying
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Concept: 'Am think' is wrong – the present continuous needs thinking. The verb 'think' in the sense of considering takes the preposition about, and a preposition is followed by a gerund (V-ing): thinking about applying.
- am + V-ing → 'am thinking'.
- Think about (consider) – correct preposition; 'think in/on' is not idiomatic here.
- After a preposition → gerund 'applying', not base form 'apply'.
- Correct: I am thinking about applying for her job.
Trick: Preposition + V-ing: thinking about applying, interested in learning.
Answer: (B) thinking about applying
अवधारणा: 'Am think' गलत है – present continuous में thinking चाहिए। 'Think' (विचार करना) के साथ preposition about आता है और preposition के बाद gerund (V-ing): thinking about applying।
- am + V-ing → 'am thinking'।
- Think about – सही preposition; 'think in/on' यहाँ उपयुक्त नहीं।
- Preposition के बाद gerund 'applying', base form 'apply' नहीं।
- सही: I am thinking about applying for her job.
ट्रिक: Preposition + V-ing: thinking about applying, interested in learning।
उत्तर: (B) thinking about applying
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionGerunds and prepositionsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 3
