Q701.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Spontaneous
- AAttractive
- BExhaustive
- CInstinctive
- DAcquisitive
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Concept: Spontaneous means done naturally, without planning or outside prompting.
- Instinctive = arising from natural impulse, not from thought – same sense.
- Attractive = pleasing; Exhaustive = complete/thorough; Acquisitive = eager to gain possessions – none fits.
Yaad rakhein: Spontaneous laughter = instinctive laughter – it just comes out by itself.
Answer: (C) Instinctive
अवधारणा: Spontaneous का अर्थ है स्वाभाविक रूप से, बिना योजना के होने वाला (स्वतःस्फूर्त)।
- Instinctive = सहज प्रवृत्ति से होने वाला – यही अर्थ।
- Attractive = आकर्षक, Exhaustive = संपूर्ण, Acquisitive = संग्रह का लालची – मेल नहीं खाते।
याद रखें: Spontaneous laughter = instinctive laughter – अपने-आप निकलने वाली हँसी।
उत्तर: (C) Instinctive
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q702.Some words in the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
The rolling waves on the beach were so trainquil and soothing.
- Abeach
- Btrainquil
- Csoothing
- Drolling
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Concept: Check each underlined word against its standard spelling.
- rolling, beach, soothing – all correctly spelt.
- ‘trainquil’ is wrong; the correct word is tranquil (calm, peaceful).
Yaad rakhein: tran-quil: only one ‘a’ and no ‘i’ after it – think ‘tranquility’.
Answer: (B) trainquil
अवधारणा: रेखांकित प्रत्येक शब्द की सही वर्तनी जाँचें।
- rolling, beach, soothing – सही वर्तनी।
- ‘trainquil’ गलत है; सही शब्द tranquil (शांत) है।
याद रखें: tran-quil – ‘a’ के बाद ‘i’ नहीं आता; ‘tranquility’ से याद रखें।
उत्तर: (B) trainquil
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpelling errorSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q703.Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
Rani was extreme upset with her results this year.
- Aextreme upset
- Bthis year
- Cwith her results
- DRani was
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Concept: An adjective (upset) is modified by an adverb, not by another adjective.
- ‘extreme’ is an adjective; it cannot modify the adjective ‘upset’.
- Correct: Rani was extremely upset with her results this year.
- Other parts are correct.
Trick: Adjective ke pehle intensity batani ho to ‘-ly’ adverb lagao: extremely, highly, deeply.
Answer: (A) extreme upset
अवधारणा: विशेषण (upset) को विशेषित करने के लिए adverb (क्रियाविशेषण) चाहिए, विशेषण नहीं।
- ‘extreme’ विशेषण है, यह ‘upset’ को विशेषित नहीं कर सकता।
- सही: Rani was extremely upset with her results this year.
- बाकी भाग सही हैं।
ट्रिक: विशेषण से पहले तीव्रता बताने के लिए ‘-ly’ वाला adverb: extremely, highly, deeply।
उत्तर: (A) extreme upset
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – adverb/adjectiveSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q704.Four words have been underlined in the given sentence of which one word has a
spelling error. Identify the incorrectly spelt word.
The tiger thrshed (A) against his chains (B) in the cage at the circus (C) but nobody paid him any heed (D).
- Athrshed
- Bcircus
- Cchains
- Dheed
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Concept: Check each underlined word against its standard spelling.
- chains, circus, heed – correct.
- ‘thrshed’ is wrong; the correct form is thrashed (moved violently, struggled).
Yaad rakhein: thrash → thr-a-sh; a word with no vowel between ‘thr’ and ‘sh’ is a red flag.
Answer: (A) thrshed
अवधारणा: रेखांकित प्रत्येक शब्द की सही वर्तनी जाँचें।
- chains, circus, heed – सही।
- ‘thrshed’ गलत है; सही रूप thrashed (छटपटाया/ज़ोर से हाथ-पैर मारे) है।
याद रखें: thrash = thr-a-sh; ‘thr’ और ‘sh’ के बीच स्वर (vowel) होना ही चाहिए।
उत्तर: (A) thrshed
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpelling errorSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q705.Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
We’ve sent a very strong protest letter. That should make them sit up and take notice.
- AFollow
- BAttend
- CObserve
- DConsider
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Concept: Sit up and take notice = to suddenly start paying serious attention to something and consider it seriously.
- A strong protest letter will make them give the matter serious thought – i.e. consider it.
- Follow = obey; Observe = merely watch; Attend = be present – they miss the idea of giving serious thought.
Yaad rakhein: Take notice of something = take it into consideration.
Answer: (D) Consider
अवधारणा: Sit up and take notice = अचानक किसी बात पर गंभीरता से ध्यान देना और उस पर विचार करना।
- कड़ा विरोध-पत्र उन्हें मामले पर गंभीरता से सोचने को मजबूर करेगा – यानी consider।
- Follow = पालन करना, Observe = केवल देखना, Attend = उपस्थित होना – गंभीर विचार का भाव नहीं।
याद रखें: Take notice of something = उस पर विचार (consideration) करना।
उत्तर: (D) Consider
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdiomsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q706.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Defunct
- AStoicism
- BExtant
- CConvoluted
- DRedundant
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Concept: Defunct means no longer existing or functioning.
- Extant = still in existence, surviving – exact opposite.
- Stoicism = endurance without complaint; Convoluted = complicated; Redundant = unnecessary (close to defunct, not opposite).
Yaad rakhein: Extant manuscripts = manuscripts that still exist; defunct company = closed company.
Answer: (B) Extant
अवधारणा: Defunct का अर्थ है जो अब अस्तित्व में न हो या काम न करता हो (निष्क्रिय/समाप्त)।
- Extant = अभी भी अस्तित्व में – ठीक विपरीत।
- Stoicism = सहनशीलता, Convoluted = उलझा हुआ, Redundant = अनावश्यक (defunct के निकट, विपरीत नहीं)।
याद रखें: Extant = still existing; Defunct = dead/closed।
उत्तर: (B) Extant
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionAntonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q707.You are preparing a speech for the upcoming function. Select a synonym for the
highlighted word to make it better.
The education system must evolve to keep pace with the rapid changes in the job
market.
- AEmanate
- BCensor
- CDemolish
- DConceal
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Concept: The highlighted word is evolve = to develop gradually, to emerge/grow out of something.
- Emanate = to come out from, originate and spread – the only option expressing emergence/development.
- Censor = suppress; Demolish = destroy; Conceal = hide – all opposite in spirit.
Trick: Eliminate negative words (censor, demolish, conceal); the one ‘coming out/growing’ word is left.
Answer: (A) Emanate
अवधारणा: हाइलाइट किया गया शब्द evolve है = धीरे-धीरे विकसित होना, किसी चीज़ से उभरकर आना।
- Emanate = किसी स्रोत से निकलना/उत्पन्न होना – विकसित होने/उभरने के भाव वाला एकमात्र विकल्प।
- Censor = दबाना, Demolish = नष्ट करना, Conceal = छिपाना – सब विपरीत भाव के।
ट्रिक: नकारात्मक शब्द (censor, demolish, conceal) हटाएँ; ‘उभरने’ वाला शब्द बचता है।
उत्तर: (A) Emanate
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonyms in contextSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q708.Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
The village Seoni is located 113 km away from the capital city of MP, Bhopal.
- Aadjacent from city capital of MP, Bhopal
- Bfar from the capital city of MP, Bhopal
- Cnear from the city capital of MP, Bhopal
- Dproximate from capital of MP, Bhopal
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Concept: Distance from a place is shown with away from / far from; ‘adjacent’, ‘near’ and ‘proximate’ take to and mean closeness.
- 113 km is a large distance, so words of nearness (adjacent, near, proximate) are illogical; ‘near from’, ‘adjacent from’ are also wrong prepositions.
- ‘city capital’ is wrong word order – it must be ‘capital city’.
- Only ‘far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal’ keeps the correct sense and order.
Trick: near/adjacent/proximate + to, never ‘from’; far/away + from.
Answer: (B) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal
अवधारणा: किसी स्थान से दूरी बताने के लिए away from / far from; ‘adjacent’, ‘near’, ‘proximate’ निकटता बताते हैं और to के साथ आते हैं।
- 113 km बड़ी दूरी है, अतः निकटता वाले शब्द अतार्किक हैं; ‘near from’, ‘adjacent from’ में preposition भी गलत है।
- ‘city capital’ गलत क्रम है – ‘capital city’ होना चाहिए।
- केवल ‘far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal’ सही अर्थ और क्रम रखता है।
ट्रिक: near/adjacent/proximate + to; far/away + from।
उत्तर: (B) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSentence improvementSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q709.Select the sentence that has a spelling error.
A- Keeping cities clean and free of germs is particularly essential for keeping their
residents healthy.
B- Our health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.
C- The spread of various diseases is intricately linked to the deteriorating state of
public health condition.
D- The good news is that waste management, to keep cities clean, is now getting
attention through the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- AThe good news is that waste management, to keep cities clean, is now getting
attention through the Swachh Bharat Mission. - BThe spread of various diseases is intricately linked to the deteriorating state of public health condition.
- CKeeping cities clean and free of germs is particularly essential for keeping their
residents healthy. - DOur health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.
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Concept: Scan each sentence for a misspelt word.
- Sentences with ‘essential’, ‘intricately’, ‘deteriorating’, ‘Mission’ are correctly spelt.
- ‘hygeine’ is wrong – the correct spelling is hygiene.
- So the sentence ‘Our health depends … personal hygeine …’ has the error.
Yaad rakhein: hyg-ie-ne: ‘i before e’ – h-y-g-i-e-n-e.
Answer: (D) Our health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.
अवधारणा: हर वाक्य में गलत वर्तनी वाला शब्द खोजें।
- ‘essential’, ‘intricately’, ‘deteriorating’, ‘Mission’ वाले वाक्य सही हैं।
- ‘hygeine’ गलत है – सही वर्तनी hygiene (स्वच्छता) है।
- अतः ‘Our health depends … personal hygeine …’ वाले वाक्य में त्रुटि है।
याद रखें: hyg-ie-ne: पहले i फिर e।
उत्तर: (D) Our health depends not just on our nutrition and personal hygeine but also on how we clean our cities and surroundings.
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSpelling error in sentencesSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q710.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the
given sentence.
The new professor is liked by his students for his amiable approach.
- Asimple
- Bstrict
- Cacademic
- Dfriendly
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Concept: Amiable = having a pleasant, friendly manner.
- Students like the professor for his amiable approach → a friendly approach.
- Simple = plain; Strict = stern (opposite); Academic = scholarly – not the meaning.
Yaad rakhein: Amiable comes from Latin ‘amicus’ = friend (as in amicable).
Answer: (D) friendly
अवधारणा: Amiable = मिलनसार, मैत्रीपूर्ण स्वभाव वाला।
- विद्यार्थी प्रोफेसर को उनके amiable (मैत्रीपूर्ण) व्यवहार के लिए पसंद करते हैं → friendly।
- Simple = सरल, Strict = सख्त (विपरीत), Academic = शैक्षणिक – अर्थ नहीं।
याद रखें: Amiable/amicable – Latin ‘amicus’ = मित्र।
उत्तर: (D) friendly
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonyms in contextSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q711.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation
- AInaugural
- BMaiden
- CExtempore
- DInitiative
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Concept: Speech or action done without previous thought or preparation = Extempore.
- Extempore speech = an impromptu speech.
- Inaugural = first/opening; Maiden = first (maiden voyage); Initiative = ability to start things – none means ‘unprepared’.
Yaad rakhein: Extempore = ex tempore, ‘on the spur of the moment’; same as impromptu.
Answer: (C) Extempore
अवधारणा: बिना पूर्व-विचार या तैयारी के बोला या किया गया = Extempore (तात्कालिक)।
- Extempore speech = बिना तैयारी का भाषण।
- Inaugural = उद्घाटन संबंधी, Maiden = पहला, Initiative = पहल – ‘बिना तैयारी’ का अर्थ नहीं।
याद रखें: Extempore = impromptu = तत्काल, बिना तैयारी।
उत्तर: (C) Extempore
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q712.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
A place where coins are made
- ATrough
- BPost Office
- CGrove
- DMint
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Concept: A place where coins (and currency) are made = Mint.
- The Government of India mints coins at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida.
- Trough = feeding box for animals; Grove = small group of trees; Post Office = mail service.
Yaad rakhein: ‘Mint condition’ = as new as a freshly minted coin.
Answer: (D) Mint
अवधारणा: जहाँ सिक्के बनाए जाते हैं = Mint (टकसाल)।
- भारत में सिक्के मुंबई, हैदराबाद, कोलकाता और नोएडा की टकसालों में बनते हैं।
- Trough = पशुओं की नाँद, Grove = पेड़ों का झुरमुट, Post Office = डाकघर।
याद रखें: Mint = टकसाल; ‘mint condition’ = एकदम नया।
उत्तर: (D) Mint
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q713.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Vague
- AElegant
- BRegal
- CDefinite
- DDwarf
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Concept: Vague = unclear, not precise.
- Opposite = Definite (clear, exact).
- Elegant = graceful; Regal = royal; Dwarf = very small – unrelated.
Yaad rakhein: vague answer ↔ definite answer.
Answer: (C) Definite
अवधारणा: Vague = अस्पष्ट, धुँधला।
- विलोम = Definite (निश्चित, स्पष्ट)।
- Elegant = सुरुचिपूर्ण, Regal = शाही, Dwarf = बौना – असंबंधित।
याद रखें: vague ↔ definite (अस्पष्ट ↔ निश्चित)।
उत्तर: (C) Definite
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionAntonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q714.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Something of monstrous size or power
- ABulk
- BAmazon
- CHeavyweight
- DBehemoth
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Concept: Something of monstrous size or power = Behemoth.
- Behemoth originally named a huge biblical beast; now any enormous, powerful thing (a corporate behemoth).
- Bulk = large mass; Heavyweight = influential person; Amazon = a tall strong woman / river – not ‘monstrous’.
Yaad rakhein: Behemoth = giant monster; think ‘behe-MOTH’ – a monster-sized moth!
Answer: (D) Behemoth
अवधारणा: भयानक/विशाल आकार या शक्ति वाली चीज़ = Behemoth।
- Behemoth मूलतः एक विशाल पौराणिक जीव; अब कोई भी अत्यधिक बड़ी, शक्तिशाली चीज़।
- Bulk = ढेर/मात्रा, Heavyweight = प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति, Amazon = लंबी-तगड़ी स्त्री/नदी – ‘monstrous’ नहीं।
याद रखें: Behemoth = दैत्याकार।
उत्तर: (D) Behemoth
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionOne-word substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q715.Select the most appropriate idiomatic expression to fill in the blank.
Our Director took a meeting and asked us to express our views on ___________ of the new HR policy.
- Athe bandwagon
- Bthe pros and cons
- Cthe hook
- Dthe ups and downs
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Concept: The pros and cons = the advantages and disadvantages of something.
- A director asks for views on the advantages and disadvantages of a new policy → the pros and cons.
- Bandwagon = popular trend; off the hook = free from blame; ups and downs = good and bad times (for life/events, not a policy).
Yaad rakhein: pros = for, cons = against.
Answer: (B) the pros and cons
अवधारणा: The pros and cons = किसी चीज़ के लाभ और हानियाँ।
- नई HR नीति के लाभ-हानि पर विचार माँगे गए → the pros and cons।
- Bandwagon = चलन, off the hook = दोषमुक्त, ups and downs = जीवन के उतार-चढ़ाव (नीति के लिए नहीं)।
याद रखें: pros = पक्ष में, cons = विपक्ष में।
उत्तर: (B) the pros and cons
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – fill in the blankSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q716.Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He got a burst of energy and started digging again.
- Atook bull by the horns
- Ba fancy of someone
- Csecond wind
- Dheart on the sleeve
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Concept: Second wind = a fresh burst of energy after tiredness, allowing one to continue.
- ‘got a burst of energy and started digging again’ → ‘got a second wind’.
- Take the bull by the horns = face a problem boldly; heart on the sleeve = show feelings openly; ‘a fancy of someone’ = liking – none means new energy.
Yaad rakhein: Runners get a ‘second wind’ – breath and strength return mid-race.
Answer: (C) second wind
अवधारणा: Second wind = थकान के बाद फिर से मिली ऊर्जा।
- ‘ऊर्जा का उछाल आया और फिर खोदने लगा’ → ‘got a second wind’।
- Take the bull by the horns = साहस से समस्या का सामना, heart on the sleeve = भावनाएँ खुलकर दिखाना, a fancy of someone = पसंद – नई ऊर्जा का अर्थ नहीं।
याद रखें: दौड़ में थकने के बाद फिर से साँस/ताकत लौटना = second wind।
उत्तर: (C) second wind
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionIdioms – substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q717.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Brave
- AElegant
- BCordial
- CCowardly
- DCourageous
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Concept: Brave = ready to face danger without fear.
- Opposite = Cowardly (lacking courage).
- Courageous is a synonym; Elegant = graceful; Cordial = warm, friendly.
Yaad rakhein: brave ↔ cowardly; brave = courageous (synonym trap).
Answer: (C) Cowardly
अवधारणा: Brave = साहसी, निडर।
- विलोम = Cowardly (कायर)।
- Courageous समानार्थी है (जाल); Elegant = सुरुचिपूर्ण, Cordial = सौहार्दपूर्ण।
याद रखें: Antonym प्रश्न में synonym (Courageous) विकल्प जाल होता है।
उत्तर: (C) Cowardly
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionAntonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q718.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Behold
- ALook
- BBurden
- CFortunate
- DPredict
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Concept: Behold (literary) = to see or observe, to look at.
- ‘Behold the beauty of the mountains’ = look at it → Look.
- Burden = load; Fortunate = lucky; Predict = foretell – unrelated.
Yaad rakhein: ‘Lo and behold!’ = look and see!
Answer: (A) Look
अवधारणा: Behold (साहित्यिक) = देखना, निहारना।
- ‘Behold the beauty of the mountains’ = पहाड़ों की सुंदरता देखो → Look।
- Burden = बोझ, Fortunate = भाग्यशाली, Predict = भविष्यवाणी करना – असंबंधित।
याद रखें: ‘Lo and behold!’ = देखो तो!
उत्तर: (A) Look
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionSynonymsSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q719.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
A gust of wind came abruptly and our sand castle toppled.
- Atumbled down
- Bran after
- Cturned up
- Dblew out
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Concept: Topple = to become unsteady and fall over.
- The sand castle fell over → it tumbled down (fell, collapsed).
- Ran after = chased; Turned up = arrived/appeared; Blew out = extinguished (a flame) – do not mean falling.
Yaad rakhein: topple = tumble down = collapse.
Answer: (A) tumbled down
अवधारणा: Topple = लड़खड़ाकर गिर जाना।
- रेत का महल गिर गया → tumbled down (ढह गया)।
- Ran after = पीछा किया, Turned up = आ पहुँचा, Blew out = बुझाया – गिरने का अर्थ नहीं।
याद रखें: topple = tumble down = ढहना।
उत्तर: (A) tumbled down
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionPhrasal verbs – substitutionSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
Q720.Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Luckily, I managed to get a room in the college hostel, and I move in there.
- Aand I move in there
- BLuckily, I managed to get a room
- Cin the college hostel
- DNo error
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Concept: Two connected actions in one narrative sentence must keep a consistent tense.
- First clause is in past: ‘I managed to get a room’.
- The second action also happened in the past, so ‘I move in’ should be ‘I moved in there’.
- Error is in ‘and I move in there’.
Trick: ‘and’ se jude do kaam ek hi samay ke hon to dono ka tense same rakho.
Answer: (A) and I move in there
अवधारणा: एक ही कथा-वाक्य में जुड़ी दो क्रियाओं का काल (tense) एक-सा होना चाहिए।
- पहला उपवाक्य भूतकाल में है: ‘I managed to get a room’।
- दूसरी क्रिया भी भूतकाल की है, अतः ‘I move in’ के स्थान पर ‘I moved in there’।
- त्रुटि ‘and I move in there’ में है।
ट्रिक: ‘and’ से जुड़ी क्रियाएँ एक ही समय की हों तो tense समान रखें।
उत्तर: (A) and I move in there
SSC CPO Paper IEnglish ComprehensionError spotting – tenseSSC CPO Paper I 2023 · 4 Oct Shift 1
