SSC CGL 2017: English

Chapter 9: Spotting Error

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Rohit is two year (a)/ junior than Mukesh (b)/ in the office. (c)/
(1) In the following question, some part of the sentence may No Error (d)
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and SSCCGL201710AUG-S1 : 77
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
select 'No Error'.
My elder son deals with (a)/ spare parts and manages (b)/ his (5) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
bread and butter. (c)/ No Error (d) have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
SSCCGL201708AUG-S3 : 76 select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 select 'No error'.
Hardly had I reached the (A)/ exhibition where I learnt (B)/ about
(2) the major robbery. (C)/ No Error (D)
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have SSCCGL201708AUG-S2 : 76
errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'. (6) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
Sneha was accused for murder of her husband (a)/ but the court have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
found her (b)/ not guilty and acquitted her. (c)/ No Error (d) select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
SSCCGL201708AUG-S3 : 77 select 'No error'.
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 No sooner did the sun rise (A)/ when we resumed the
journey (B)/ after having a hasty breakfast. (C)/ No Error (D)
(3) In the following question, some part of the sentence may SSCCGL201708AUG-S2 : 77
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No error'. (7) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
On Sundays (a)/ I prefer reading (b)/ than going out visiting my have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
friends. (c)/ No Error (d) select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
SSCCGL201710AUG-S1 : 76 select 'No error'.
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 Ritika decided to get up early (A)/ to wear a nice dress (B)/ and
visit her aunt. (C)/ No Error (D)
(4) In the following question, some part of the sentence may SSCCGL201711AUG-S3 : 76
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No error'. (8) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
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select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No error'. select 'No error'.
The student asked me if (A)/ I knew that Kalidas was the Inspite of the doctor's stern warning (A)/ Latika continued
greater (B)/ than any other poet. (C)/ No Error (D) taking (B)/ sugars in her milk. (C)/ No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(9) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (16) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'. select 'No error'.
I took the shortest (A)/ way through the (B)/ little park close the Myself and Roshni (A)/ will take care of (B)/ the event on
palace. (C)/No Error (D) Sunday. (C)/ No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(10) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (17) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'. select 'No Error'.
As it came to a stop (A)/ the conductor called (B)/ overin a loud The view of the downstream (A)/ and directly down the (B)/
voice. (C)/No Error (D) bridge was awesome. (C)/No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(11) In the following question, some part of the sentence (18) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
from error, select 'No Error'. select 'No Error'.
The sailors divided his (A)/ money around themselves and (B)/ His name was hardly (A)/ known out (B)/ his own country. (C)/No
the ship sailed on. (C)/No Error (D) Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(12) In the following question, some part of the sentence (19) Direction : In the following question, some part of the
may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence
error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is
from error, select 'No Error'. free from error, select ‘No error’.
Thank you for (A)/ getting me (B)/ of the hook. (C)/No Error (D) If you had (A)/ told me earlier (B)/ I will help you. (C)/ No Error
SSCCGL201722AUG-S2 : 77 (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201709AUG-S1 : 76
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(13) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (20) Direction : In the following question, some part of the
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence
select 'No error'. has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is
My sister-in-laws (A)/ who lives in Kolkata (B)/ have come to stay free from error, select ‘No error’.
with us. (C)/ No Error (D) Her mother is (A)/ angry and (B)/ indifferent to me. (C)/ No Error
SSCCGL201705AUG-S3 : 76 (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201709AUG-S1 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(14) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (21) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
These kind of clothes (A)/ are rather expensive (B)/ for me to select 'No Error'.
buy. (C)/ No Error (D) The Tata group owns (A)/ many industries, that are spread (B)/
SSCCGL201705AUG-S3 : 77 across the globe. (C)/ No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201709AUG-S2 : 76
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(15) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (22) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
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have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (29) Direction : In the following question, some part of the
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence
select 'No Error'. has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is
She has not been (A)/ to the restaurant (B)/ much late. (C)/ No free from error, select 'No Error'.
Error (D) Little knowledge of playing volleyball (A)/ that she possessed
SSCCGL201709AUG-S2 : 77 proved to be (B)/helpful at the time of inaugural match. (C)/ No
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 Error (D)
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(23) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (30) Direction : In the following question, some part of the
select 'No error'. sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence
I was shocked to hear (A)/ that her husband (B)/ died of an has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is
accident. (C)/ No Error (D) free from error, select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201711AUG-S1 : 76 I had not completed my English homework (A)/ so I thought I
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 was done with when the (B)/ teacher asked me to hand it in. (C)/
No Error (D)
(24) In the following question, some part of the sentence may SSCCGL201710AUG-S3 : 77
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'. (31) Direction :
The reason for (A)/ his failure is because (B)/ he didn't study at In the following question, some part of the sentence may have
all. (C)/ No Error (D) errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
SSCCGL201711AUG-S1 : 77 select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 select 'No error'.
I was taken with surprise (a)/ when I saw (b)/ the beautiful Taj
(25) In the following question, some part of the sentence may Mahal. (c)/ No Error (d)
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and SSCCGL201712AUG-S3 : 76
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
select 'No Error'.
If it would (A)/ rain, they will (B)/not come. (C)/ No Error (D) (32) Direction :
SSCCGL201712AUG-S1 : 76 In the following question, some part of the sentence may have
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(26) In the following question, some part of the sentence may select 'No error'.
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and I finished my household chores (a)/ before he reached (b)/ to my
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, place after so long. (c)/ No Error (d)
select 'No Error'. SSCCGL201712AUG-S3 : 77
Organic pulses are so popular today (A)/ that many people (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
wonder (B)/ how they ever lived without them. (C)/ No Error (D)
SSCCGL201712AUG-S1 : 77 (33) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(27) In the following question, some part of the sentence may select 'No Error'.
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and Are not your father (A)/ and your elder brother (B)/ out of town?
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (C)/ No Error (D)
select 'No Error'. SSCCGL201711AUG-S2 : 76
The reason Priya was late (A)/ to the meeting is because her (B)/ (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
flight was delayed. (C)/ No Error (D)
SSCCGL201712AUG-S2 : 76 (34) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(28) In the following question, some part of the sentence may select 'No Error'.
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and Our office building comprises (A)/ seven floors and a restaurant
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, at the top in an (B)/ area of about eight hundred sq. metres. (C)/
select 'No Error'. No Error (D)
Not only did they offer him (A)/ good salary but provided (B)/ SSCCGL201711AUG-S2 : 77
him with a beautiful bungalow. (C)/ No Error (D) (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
SSCCGL201712AUG-S2 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (35) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
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select 'No Error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
Water was dripping (A)/ of the trees, and (B)/ the grass was wet. select 'No Error'.
(C)/No Error (D) It had a bright blue (A)/ cover, which he was (B)/ careful not do
SSCCGL201717AUG-S2 : 76 soil. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201718AUG-S3 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(36) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (43) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
Pravin sat up on the (A)/ sofa, with his legs (B)/ tucked down select 'No Error'.
him. (C)/No Error (D) Several great battles (A)/ took place among (B)/ the British and
SSCCGL201717AUG-S2 : 77 the Americans. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201718AUG-S1 : 76
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(37) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (44) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
My brother finds it difficult (A)/ to pass away the time (B)/ at our select 'No Error'.
grandparent's house. (C)/ No Error (D) The stream gurgled (A)/ contentedly as it (B)/ slowed to
SSCCGL201709AUG-S3 : 76 rounding the bend. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201718AUG-S1 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(38) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (45) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
No sooner had he finished (A)/ his morning walk (B)/ when it select 'No Error'.
began to rain. (C)/ No Error (D) Several great battles (A)/ took place among (B)/ the British and
SSCCGL201709AUG-S3 : 77 the Americans. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201719AUG-S1 : 76
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(39) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (46) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
He did not go (A)/ to the temple on foot (B)/ he went there by select 'No Error'.
the car. (C)/ No Error (D) The stream gurgled (A)/ contentedly as it (B)/ slowed to
SSCCGL201716AUG-S3 : 76 rounding the bend. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201719AUG-S1 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(40) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (47) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
She ascended (A)/ to the throne (B)/ at the early age of seven. select 'No error'.
(C)/ No Error (D) I am vexed at him (A)/ for what all he has (B)/ done for him till
SSCCGL201716AUG-S3 : 77 date. (C)/ No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201716AUG-S1 : 76
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(41) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (48) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
As Benjamin ran (A)/ next the street, he wondered (B)/ what he select 'No error'.
should buy. (D)/No Error (C) The Manager warned his team members (A)/ that if they persist
SSCCGL201718AUG-S3 : 76 in their (B)/ obstructionist attitude they would be punished. (C)/
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 No Error (D)
SSCCGL201716AUG-S1 : 77
(42) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
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(49) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (c) enthusiastic (d) enthusiastically
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (56) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
The CEO only discussed (A)/ the new venture (B)/ with his select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
manager. (C)/ No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201716AUG-S2 : 76 The phone that (A)/my father bought is different (B)/than
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 your.(C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201720AUG-S1 : 76
(50) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (57) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
If she was marrying Mr. Gupta (A)/ she would have been (B)/ select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
recognized as Mrs. Gupta. (C)/ No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201716AUG-S2 : 77 As soon as (A)/I reach my office (B)/I will mail you the files.(C)/No
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 Error (D)
SSCCGL201720AUG-S1 : 77
(51) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (58) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
He was going to (A)/ like the clothes she (B)/ bought of the trip. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(C)/No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201719AUG-S2 : 76 A slow smile worked (A)/ its way cross his (B)/ face and into his
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 eyes. (C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201721AUG-S1 : 76
(52) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (59) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
"You didn\'t answer my (A)/ question," he said, (B)/ stepping to select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
her. (C)/No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201719AUG-S2 : 77 His expression gave no (A)/ clue of what was going (B)/ on
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 among his head. (C)/ No Error (D)
SSCCGL201721AUG-S1 : 77
(53) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (60) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
He was such a (A)/ wonderful person (B)/ into so many ways. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(C)/No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201719AUG-S3 : 76 Economically, we (A)/ understand the world (B)/ round us in
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 terms of scarcity. (C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201721AUG-S2 : 76
(54) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (61) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
The magician placed the ball (A)/ underneath of his hat and (B)/ select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
made a mystic sign above it. (C)/No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201719AUG-S3 : 77 The two children, (A)/ brother and sister, were onto (B)/ their way
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 to school. (C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201721AUG-S2 : 77
(55) In the following question, the sentence given with blank to (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct
alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the (62) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
appropriate option. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
As a fitness ___________, Deepti is always preaching to her friends select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
about the importance of working out. select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201719AUG-S3 : 79 The two men were (A)/ quarrelling with one another (B)/
(a) enthusiasm (b) enthusiast claiming the same watch as their own. (C)/ No Error (D)
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SSCCGL201705AUG-S1 : 76 Unless you don't obey (A)/ your elders you (B)/ will not succeed
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 in your life. (C)/ No Error (D)
SSCCGL201708AUG-S1 : 77
(63) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (70) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
Everybody knows (A)/ that Bhutan is the most peaceful (B)/ of all select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
other countries of the world. (C)/ No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201705AUG-S1 : 77 The lady was knocked down (A)/by a speeding car (B)/upon
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 crossing the road.(C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201723AUG-S3 : 76
(64) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (71) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
Chilika is the (A)/ largest brackish water (B)/ lagoon in Asia. select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
(C)/No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201706AUG-S1 : 76 Grandfather led (A)/a peaceful life after his (B)/retirement from
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 the army.(C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201723AUG-S3 : 77
(65) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (72) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
The climb upside (A)/ the mountains (B)/ was not easy. (C)/No select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201706AUG-S1 : 77 My sister had a tough time (A)/removing the chewing gum that
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (B)/stuck with her hair.(C)/No Error (D)
SSCCGL201720AUG-S2 : 76
(66) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, (73) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select 'No Error'. have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
Not too long then, the (A)/ lodge was the only (B)/ place to stay select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
here. (C)/No Error (D) select 'No Error'.
SSCCGL201706AUG-S3 : 76 The Captain along with (A)/his team has been (B)/invited to the
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 function.(C)/No Error (D)
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(67) In the following question, some part of the sentence may (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'.
He was able to put (A)/ pen of paper only (B)/ much later. (C)/No
Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(68) In the following question, some part of the sentence may

have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'.
No sooner did I come out of my home to go to market (A)/
when it started raining heavily (B)/ which drenched me
completely. (C)/ No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(69) In the following question, some part of the sentence may

have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'.
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(74) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (81) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate
Freedom fighters laboured (A)/ to the good of (B)/the poor option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
enslaved masses.(C)/No Error (D) He put the birds softly, (A)/ one by one, interior their (B)/ warm
SSCCGL201722AUG-S3 : 76 little home. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201723AUG-S2 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(75) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (82) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate
Father was upset (A)/when he found that (B)/you are not option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
there.(C)/No Error (D) At this moment that (A)/ terrible door burst noisily open and (B)/
SSCCGL201722AUG-S3 : 77 banged for the wall. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201720AUG-S3 : 76
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(76) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and (83) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select 'No Error'. select the appropriate
While he went beside (A)/ with our decisions, we were (B)/ never option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
sure he totally agreed. (C)/No Error (D) While an electron (A)/ carries a negative electrical (B) charge, a
SSCCGL201723AUG-S1 : 76 neutron is neutral. (C)/No Error (D)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 SSCCGL201720AUG-S3 : 77
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(77) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error,
select 'No Error'.
The after morning (A)/ she woke to the first ray of (B)/ light
through the window. (C)/No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(78) In the following question, some part of the sentence may

have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option.
If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He turned and walked (A)/ away, his head nearly a (B)/ foot up
the others. (C)/No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

(79) In the following question, some part of the sentence may

have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
select the appropriate option.
If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He parked the (A)/ car front of the house and (B)/ headed down
the street. (C)/No Error (D)
SSC CGL 2017 Subject wise
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
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(80) In the following question, some part of the sentence may
have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and
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option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Quantitative
It seemed as if (A)/ every man in the (B)/ country was back them. English Download Now
(C)/No Error (D)
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
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Answer Key 41 B 42 C 43 B 44 C 45 B
46 C 47 A 48 B 49 A 50 B
1 A 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 B
51 C 52 C 53 C 54 B 55 B
6 B 7 B 8 B 9 C 10 C
56 C 57 D 58 B 59 C 60 C
11 B 12 C 13 A 14 A 15 C
61 B 62 B 63 C 64 D 65 A
16 A 17 B 18 B 19 C 20 B
66 A 67 B 68 B 69 A 70 C
21 B 22 C 23 C 24 B 25 A
71 D 72 C 73 D 74 B 75 C
26 C 27 B 28 B 29 A 30 B
76 A 77 A 78 C 79 B 80 C
31 A 32 A 33 D 34 B 35 B
81 B 82 C 83 D
36 C 37 B 38 C 39 C 40 B

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