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 SSC Exams – CGL/CHSL/CPO/STENO/MTS

(52 Questions)
 DEFENCE Exams – NDA/CDS/AFCAT/CAPF/IAF (X & Y)

(52 Questions)
 SSC Exams – CGL/CHSL/CPO/STENO/MTS

(52 Questions)
Directions: Select the most appropriate work to fill in the blank.
1. I like both tea and coffee but prefer the_________.

(1) latter (2) least
(3) last (4) later
2. He tried to________ my ring.

(1) stile (2) steel
(3) still (4) steal
3. All his endeavours to win his teacher’s favour

proved_______ and did not bring the desired results.
(1) futile (2) prosperous
(3) perpetual (4) apparent
1. I like both tea and coffee but prefer the_________.

(1) latter (2) least
(3) last (4) later
2. He tried to________ my ring.

(1) stile (2) steel
(3) still (4) steal
3. All his endeavours to win his teacher’s favour

proved_______ and did not bring the desired results.
(1) futile (2) prosperous
(3) perpetual (4) apparent
4. All students should express their_______ views in the group

discussion without any fear.
(1) secluded (2) guarded
(3) candid (4) outspoken
5. Health should be our first priority and should never

be_______.
(1) declined (2) suspended
(3) discarded (4) neglected
6. A colour blind person is not able to_______ between

colours.
(1) define (2) observe
(3) glance (4) distinguish
4. All students should express their_______ views in the group

discussion without any fear.
(1) secluded (2) guarded
(3) candid (4) outspoken
5. Health should be our first priority and should never

be_______.
(1) declined (2) suspended
(3) discarded (4) neglected
6. A colour blind person is not able to_______ between

colours.
(1) define (2) observe
(3) glance (4) distinguish
7. The roof of the old building_______ during the storm.

(1) demolished (2) destroyed
(3) scratched (4) collapsed
8. She_______ how the magician had performed the rope

trick.
(1) wondered (2) bewildered
(3) puzzled (4) suspected
9. The poor man was _____ entry to the restaurant.

(1) deluded (2) denied
(3) derived (4) devoid
7. The roof of the old building_______ during the storm.

(1) demolished (2) destroyed
(3) scratched (4) collapsed
8. She_______ how the magician had performed the rope

trick.
(1) wondered (2) bewildered
(3) puzzled (4) suspected
9. The poor man was _____ entry to the restaurant.

(1) deluded (2) denied
(3) derived (4) devoid
10. Have you ______ for a job in this company?

(1) approved (2) applied
(2) appointed (4) supplied
11. The reckless young man was _____ for the debts incurred
by him.
(1) liable (2) reliable
(3) suspicious (4) audacious
12. The unruly behaviour of the students ______their teacher.

(1) irritated (2) comforted
(3) pleased (4) calmed
10. Have you ______ for a job in this company?

(1) approved (2) applied
(2) appointed (4) supplied
11. The reckless young man was _____ for the debts incurred
by him.
(1) liable (2) reliable
(3) suspicious (4) audacious
12. The unruly behaviour of the students ______their teacher.

(1) irritated (2) comforted
(3) pleased (4) calmed
13. She was loved by her employees for her _____

(1) malevolence (2) condolence
(3) benevolence (4) insolence
14. The minister gave an_____ that strict action would be

taken against the culprits.
(1) ambition (2) assurance
(3) insurance (4) admission
15. There are_____ errors in your assignment.

(1) excessively (2) numerous
(3) sufficient (4) abundant
13. She was loved by her employees for her _____

(1) malevolence (2) condolence
(3) benevolence (4) insolence
14. The minister gave an_____ that strict action would be

taken against the culprits.
(1) ambition (2) assurance
(3) insurance (4) admission
15. There are_____ errors in your assignment.

(1) excessively (2) numerous
(3) sufficient (4) abundant
16. There is a______ growth of flowers in tropical countries.

(1) plenty (2) pious
(2) powerful (4) luxuriant
17. Beautiful red roses ________ the bride’s hair.

(1) Adjourned (2) attracted
(3) allured (4) adorned
18. The speaker _____ the audience with his fine speech.
(1) depressed (2) impressed
(3) expressed (4) suppressed
16. There is a______ growth of flowers in tropical countries.

(1) plenty (2) pious
(2) powerful (4) luxuriant
17. Beautiful red roses ________ the bride’s hair.

(1) Adjourned (2) attracted
(3) allured (4) adorned
18. The speaker _____ the audience with his fine speech.
(1) depressed (2) impressed
(3) expressed (4) suppressed
Luxuriant (adj.) - (of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush.
Adorn (v.) – to make something more attractive.
Adjourn (v.) – to temporarily end a meeting or a trial.
19. Do you want to______ to Reader’s digest magazine?

(1) subscribe (2) transcribe
(3) prescribe (4) describe
20. Your demands are bound to lead to _______ in the family.

(1) discord (2) barrier
(3) absence (4) decrease
21. My cousin’s study on the reading habits of school children

across three states has been recognised as a ______piece of
research.
(1) pioneering (2) negligent
(3) useless (4) proud
19. Do you want to______ to Reader’s digest magazine?

(1) subscribe (2) transcribe
(3) prescribe (4) describe
20. Your demands are bound to lead to _______ in the family.

(1) discord (2) barrier
(3) absence (4) decrease
21. My cousin’s study on the reading habits of school children

across three states has been recognised as a ______piece of
research.
(1) pioneering (2) negligent
(3) useless (4) proud
Transcribe (v.) - to record something written or spoken by writing it

down:
• Recordings of conversations are transcribed and entered into the
database.
Pioneer (n.) - a person who is one of the first people to do

something:
• a pioneer heart surgeon
Pioneering (adj) - using ideas and methods that have never been
used before:
• pioneering techniques
22. Suzerainty is having political control over a ______ state.
(1) democratic (2) backward
(3) dependent (4) unified
23. The popular leader is remarkable for the way in which

he_____ the qualities of a good politician and a world class
thinker.
(1) controls (2) conditions
(3) portrait (4) shows
24. Today’s graduates should______ their skills constantly to

be able to excel in their career and life.
(1) encourage (2) upgrade
(3) dilute (4) active
22. Suzerainty is having political control over a ______ state.
(1) democratic (2) backward
(3) dependent (4) unified
23. The popular leader is remarkable for the way in which

he_____ the qualities of a good politician and a world class
thinker.
(1) controls (2) conditions
(3) portrait (4) shows
24. Today’s graduates should______ their skills constantly to

be able to excel in their career and life.
(1) encourage (2) upgrade
(3) dilute (4) active
Suzerainty (n.) - the right of one country to partly control

another country
25. Several environmentists from the city conducted a meet to

discuss issues related to the_____ pollution levels created by
the growing number of pharmaceutical companies.
(1) raise in (2) rise in
(3) rising from (4) raising of
26. Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to

watch six eclipses in 2020, but only three of them are
expected to be ______ in India.
(1) exposed (2) evident
(3) revealed (4) visible
25. Several environmentists from the city conducted a meet to

discuss issues related to the_____ pollution levels created by
the growing number of pharmaceutical companies.
(1) raise in (2) rise in
(3) rising from (4) raising of
26. Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to

watch six eclipses in 2020, but only three of them are
expected to be ______ in India.
(1) exposed (2) evident
(3) revealed (4) visible
27. I had a broken bone in the hand which the doctor called a
______ and suggested immediate surgery.
(1) infection (2) wound
(3) Contamination (4) fracture
28. She has shown a great interest towards space science,

since her early childhood and a passion to______ the outer
space.
(1) Elicit (2) enlighten
(3) Entertain (4) explore
29. The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader,

what are some of the major _____ that you face?”
(1) challenges (2) crunches
(3) contests (4) crashes
27. I had a broken bone in the hand which the doctor called a
______ and suggested immediate surgery.
(1) infection (2) wound
(3) Contamination (4) fracture
28. She has shown a great interest towards space science,

since her early childhood and a passion to______ the outer
space.
(1) Elicit (2) enlighten
(3) Entertain (4) explore
29. The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader,

what are some of the major _____ that you face?”
(1) challenges (2) crunches
(3) contests (4) crashes
30. There was a huge_______ in the stomach.
(1) tumour (2) tuber
(3) tremor (4) treasure
31. The _____ part of this issue is that the investigation officer
himself turned out to be the culprit.
(1) funniest (2) major
(3) real (4) primary
32. In _______ of the great work he is doing for economically

weaker children, he has been given a special award.
(1) resolution (2) recognition
(3) award (4) reward
30. There was a huge_______ in the stomach.
(1) tumour (2) tuber
(3) tremor (4) treasure
31. The _____ part of this issue is that the investigation officer
himself turned out to be the culprit.
(1) funniest (2) major
(3) real (4) primary
32. In _______ of the great work he is doing for economically

weaker children, he has been given a special award.
(1) resolution (2) recognition
(3) award (4) reward
Tuber (n.) – a swollen under ground stem or root of a plant as

in the potato
Tremor (n.) – earthquake
Tumour (n.) – a mass of diseased cells that might become a

lump or cause illness
33. We found it _____ to climb further due to bad weather

and decided to give up the expedition.
(1) impossible (2) boring
(3) exciting (4) pleasant
34. The important_______ is where to arrange the funds from.

(1) issue (2) view
(3) result (4) solution
35. Several villages in Kashmir have been _____ due to heavy

snowfall.
(1) isolated (2) engaged
(3) confined (4) divided
33. We found it _____ to climb further due to bad weather

and decided to give up the expedition.
(1) impossible (2) boring
(3) exciting (4) pleasant
34. The important_______ is where to arrange the funds from.

(1) issue (2) view
(3) result (4) solution
35. Several villages in Kashmir have been _____ due to heavy

snowfall.
(1) isolated (2) engaged
(3) confined (4) divided
36. _______ he became a minister, he didn’t allow any of his
relatives to live with him.
(1) As long as
(2) In case
(3) As soon as
(4) In order that
37. _______ cart loaded with mangoes turned upside down on

______ main road.
(1) The, the
(2) The, a
(3) A, the
(4) A, a
36. _______ he became a minister, he didn’t allow any of his
relatives to live with him.
(1) As long as
(2) In case
(3) As soon as
(4) In order that
37. _______ cart loaded with mangoes turned upside down on

______ main road.
(1) The, the
(2) The, a
(3) A, the
(4) A, a
38. We _____ Rohit for the last two months
(1) are not seeing
(2) do not see
(3) haven’t seen
(4) did not see
39. We could see______ wild elephants bathing in the river.

(1) any (2) some
(3) none (4) lot
40. This visit will not interfere______ our plans.

(1) from (2) with
(3) into (4) at
38. We _____ Rohit for the last two months
(1) are not seeing
(2) do not see
(3) haven’t seen
(4) did not see
39. We could see______ wild elephants bathing in the river.

(1) any (2) some
(3) none (4) lot
40. This visit will not interfere______ our plans.

(1) from (2) with
(3) into (4) at
41. The Children’s Series ______ recommended for young

readers.
(1) is (2) have
(3) are (4) has
42. ______ you mind lending me your book for a day?

(1) Would (2) Need
(3) May (4) Could
43. The artists will arrive _____ an hour.

(1) within (2) between
(3) along (4) before
41. The Children’s Series ______ recommended for young

readers.
(1) is (2) have
(3) are (4) has
42. ______ you mind lending me your book for a day?

(1) Would (2) Need
(3) May (4) Could
43. The artists will arrive _____ an hour.

(1) within (2) between
(3) along (4) before
44. The police will regard it as an accident_____ any evidence

to the contrary is found.
(1) Still (2) whenever
(3) Otherwise (4) unless
45. The_____ chair was discarded by the tenant.

(1) broken (2) broke
(3) break (4) broking
46. He is an honest man and his conduct is_____ suspicion.

(1) over (2) below
(3) above (4) against
44. The police will regard it as an accident_____ any evidence

to the contrary is found.
(1) Still (2) whenever
(3) Otherwise (4) unless
45. The_____ chair was discarded by the tenant.

(1) broken (2) broke
(3) break (4) broking
46. He is an honest man and his conduct is_____ suspicion.

(1) over (2) below
(3) above (4) against
47. There_______ no porters on the platform, he had to carry

his luggage himself.
(1) being (2) been
(3) having (4) going
48. The hall was spacious_____ to accommodate all the

guests.
(1) also (2) enough
(3) fairly (4) rather
49. Everything happened so quickly______ she felt dazed.

(1) since (2) that
(3) than (4) then
47. There_______ no porters on the platform, he had to carry

his luggage himself.
(1) being (2) been
(3) having (4) going
48. The hall was spacious_____ to accommodate all the

guests.
(1) also (2) enough
(3) fairly (4) rather
49. Everything happened so quickly______ she felt dazed.

(1) since (2) that
(3) than (4) then
50. Everyone in the family_______ been questioned about the

theft.
(1) is (2) are
(3) has (4) have
51. We respect you but we don’t agree_______ your ideas.

(1) to (2) for
(3) with (4) by
52. Let us know_____ you change your mind.

(1) although (2) however
(3) in case (4) suppose
50. Everyone in the family_______ been questioned about the

theft.
(1) is (2) are
(3) has (4) have
51. We respect you but we don’t agree_______ your ideas.

(1) to (2) for
(3) with (4) by
52. Let us know_____ you change your mind.

(1) although (2) however
(3) in case (4) suppose
 DEFENCE Exams – NDA/CDS/AFCAT/CAPF/IAF (X & Y)

(52 Questions)
53. If I________ a good match I would have got married.

a) had found
b) have found
c) found
d) Have
54. The lady has been declared as one of the top ten_______ of the community.
a) more powerful members
b) most powerful members
c) most powerful member
d) more powerful member
53. If I________ a good match I would have got married.

a) had found
b) have found
c) found
d) Have
54. The lady has been declared as one of the top ten_______ of the community.
a) more powerful members
b) most powerful members
c) most powerful member
d) more powerful member
55. When I visited the villages nearby the city I________ many water bodies intact.
a) came across
b) come across
c) came
d) came in
56. He has lost all his investments and he is_______.

a) broke
b) broken
c) discredited
d) defunct
55. When I visited the villages nearby the city I________ many water bodies intact.
a) came across
b) come across
c) came
d) came in
56. He has lost all his investments and he is_______.

a) broke
b) broken
c) discredited
d) defunct
Intact (adj.) - complete and in the original state:

• The church was destroyed in the bombing but the altar
survived intact.
not damaged or destroyed:

• A year later, her undefeated record is still intact.
Come across - meet or find someone or something by chance.

• I came across these old photos recently
Discredit (v.) - to cause people to stop respecting someone or

believing in an idea or person:
• Evidence of links with drug dealers has discredited the
mayor.
57. He __________ whether he could get any certificate for the course.
a) said
b) told
c) thought of
d) asked
58. I_________ farewell to all my course mates last year.

a) bid
b) bade
c) said
d) bad
57. He __________ whether he could get any certificate for the course.
a) said
b) told
c) thought of
d) asked
58. I_________ farewell to all my course mates last year.

a) bid
b) bade
c) said
d) bad
59. Very few of the texts from very early Vedic Period are ________ now.
a) extinct
b) exit
c) exempt
d) redundant
60. A speech is a ________ address, delivered to an audience that seeks to convince,

persuade, inspire or inform.
a) formal
b) informal
c) humorous
d) political
59. Very few of the texts from very early Vedic Period are ________ now.
a) extinct
b) exit
c) exempt
d) redundant
60. A speech is a ________ address, delivered to an audience that seeks to convince,

persuade, inspire or inform.
a) formal
b) informal
c) humorous
d) political
61. All that ________ is not gold.

a) glitters
b) flitters
c) glittering
d) gliding
62. Having been in politics for about 40 years, the party now treats him like_______.
a) a have-been
b) a had-been
c) a has-been
d) would have been
61. All that ________ is not gold.

a) glitters
b) flitters
c) glittering
d) gliding
62. Having been in politics for about 40 years, the party now treats him like_______.
a) a have-been
b) a had-been
c) a has-been
d) would have been
Flitter/flutter (v.) - move quickly in an apparently

random or purposeless manner.
• Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.
Gliding - the sport or activity of flying in a glider
Has been - If you describe someone as a has-been, you

are indicating in an unkind way that they were
important or respected in the past, but they are not
now.
63. Don’t go________ the wind, you will face the music later.
a) with
b) for
c) about
d) Between
64. He has been considered_______ honest contestant in the competition.

a) an
b) a
c) the
d) one
63. Don’t go________ the wind, you will face the music later.
a) with
b) for
c) about
d) Between
64. He has been considered_______ honest contestant in the competition.

a) an
b) a
c) the
d) one
Face the music - be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
• We would later have to face the music over our bold moves
65. Don’t read______ the lines. Read the lines.

a) in
b) between
c) on
d) by
66. He is all out to blame everyone________ his mistakes.

a) for
b) in
c) on
d) with
65. Don’t read______ the lines. Read the lines.

a) in
b) between
c) on
d) by
66. He is all out to blame everyone________ his mistakes.

a) for
b) in
c) on
d) with
Read between the lines - look for or discover a meaning

that is implied rather than explicitly stated.
• I’m reading between the lines, but I think they’re both

unhappy.
Go all out to do something/for something - to try as hard

as you can to achieve something
• UK-based companies are going all out to secure
overseas contracts.
67. She is considered_______ nightingale of the college for her melodious voice.
a) a
b) an
c) some
d) the
68. The room is bit dark. Could you please turn_______ the light?
a) on
b) in
c) off
d) away
67. She is considered_______ nightingale of the college for her melodious voice.
a) a
b) an
c) some
d) the
68. The room is bit dark. Could you please turn_______ the light?
a) on
b) in
c) off
d) away
Turn in - When you turn in, you go to bed.

• Would you like some tea before you turn in?
to tell the police about someone, or to take them to the police, because they have
committed a crime
• His own brother turned him in.
69. Don’t walk so fast! I can’t keep________ with you.

a) in
b) up to
c) up
d) on
70. Have you ever tried________ a coconut tree?

a) climbing
b) to climbing
c) going on
d) going up
69. Don’t walk so fast! I can’t keep________ with you.

a) in
b) up to
c) up
d) on
70. Have you ever tried________ a coconut tree?

a) climbing
b) to climbing
c) going on
d) going up
Keep up (with Something) - to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with

someone or something:
• She walks so fast I can never keep up with her.
71. He said that he______ when he lost all his investment in the stock market.
a) was broken
b) was broke
c) brake
d) had been collapse
72. The man in black thought that he was_______ selected for the team to play at the national
level.
a) one of the player
b) one of the players
c) is one player
d) the player of the team
71. He said that he______ when he lost all his investment in the stock market.
a) was broken
b) was broke
c) brake
d) had been collapse
72. The man in black thought that he was_______ selected for the team to play at the national
level.
a) one of the player
b) one of the players
c) is one player
d) the player of the team
73. When she_______ her friend after a period of two decades her throat choked.
a) meets
b) had been meeting
c) met
d) has met
74. The portrait of the lady conveys______ it appears.

a) the best
b) more than
c) the most
d) nothing
73. When she_______ her friend after a period of two decades her throat choked.
a) meets
b) had been meeting
c) met
d) has met
74. The portrait of the lady conveys______ it appears.

a) the best
b) more than
c) the most
d) nothing
75. A biography is ______ person’s life history.

a) about a
b) about
c) for a
d) with a
76. She told me that she ______her degree by 2023.

a) will have completed
b) shall be completed
c) will completed
d) would have completed
75. A biography is ______ person’s life history.

a) about a
b) about
c) for a
d) with a
76. She told me that she ______her degree by 2023.

a) will have completed
b) shall be completed
c) will completed
d) would have completed
77. What is the name of the person______ daughter married your cousin last year.
a) whose
b) who
c) whom
d) with
78. The world is changing______ that the rich become richer and the poor become
poorer.
a) through
b) in many way
c) in a way
d) in such a way
77. What is the name of the person______ daughter married your cousin last year.
a) whose
b) who
c) whom
d) with
78. The world is changing______ that the rich become richer and the poor become
poorer.
a) through
b) in many way
c) in a way
d) in such a way
79. Had I been informed beforehand, I _______ it to the celebrations.

a) could have made
b) will have made
c) would have
d) ought to have made
80. Indian perspective of life informs that leading a life of greed________ in unhappiness.
a) will lead
b) shall be
c) will result
d) would resulted
79. Had I been informed beforehand, I _______ it to the celebrations.

a) could have made
b) will have made
c) would have
d) ought to have made
80. Indian perspective of life informs that leading a life of greed________ in unhappiness.
a) will lead
b) shall be
c) will result
d) would resulted
81. Honesty is _______ on his face.

a) wrote
b) written
c) writing
d) writes
82. He lives _______ his pen.

a) by
b) with
c) on
d) off
81. Honesty is _______ on his face.

a) wrote
b) written
c) writing
d) writes
82. He lives _______ his pen.

a) by
b) with
c) on
d) off
live by one's pen - earn a living by writing.
Live off somebody/something - to use someone or

something to provide the money or food that you
need to live:
• All his life he had lived off his father.
Live on – to depend on
83. Much water has run_______ the bridge since then.

a) near
b) about
c) under
d) in
84. The gun_______ with a loud noise.

a) went on
b) went off
c) went about
d) went around
83. Much water has run_______ the bridge since then.

a) near
b) about
c) under
d) in
84. The gun_______ with a loud noise.

a) went on
b) went off
c) went about
d) went around
Go off - (of a gun, bomb, or similar device) explode or fire.

• The pistol suddenly went off.
Go about - to do something that you normally do in your usual way
Go around - to visit a person or a place

• I went around last night, but no one was in.
85. They fought _______ the last man in the army.

a) on
b) from
c) with
d) to
86. Keep him______ arm’s length.

a) at
b) by
c) for
d) off
85. They fought _______ the last man in the army.

a) on
b) from
c) with
d) to
86. Keep him______ arm’s length.

a) at
b) by
c) for
d) off
To the last man - until every person is dead:

• Both sides have declared themselves ready to fight to the last man.
At arm’s length - held away from your body with your arm stretched out straight
• He held the baby out at arm’s length.
87. He succeeded________ dint of perseverance and hard work.

a) by
b) for
c) on
d) upon
88. Due to his illness, he could not finish the work__________ time.
a) by
b) for
c) on
d) upon
87. He succeeded________ dint of perseverance and hard work.

a) by
b) for
c) on
d) upon
88. Due to his illness, he could not finish the work__________ time.
a) by
b) for
c) on
d) upon
89. There is no meaning________ what you say.

a) by
b) for
c) in
d) on
90. These are good rules________ live by.

a) with
b) to
c) in
d) on
89. There is no meaning________ what you say.

a) by
b) for
c) in
d) on
90. These are good rules________ live by.

a) with
b) to
c) in
d) on
91. He is the man I have been looking________ .

a) at
b) for
c) in
d) on
92. Sit here_________ me.

a) by
b) beside
c) in
d) on
91. He is the man I have been looking________ .

a) at
b) for
c) in
d) on
92. Sit here_________ me.

a) by
b) beside
c) in
d) on
93. We mustn’t shy_________ entry-level or freelance jobs as they help us gain an insight into the
context in which a company operates.
a) in
b) with
c) away from
d) upon
94. Civil society and media have a major role in making the coalition work_______ the people.
a) for
b) about
c) with
d) over
93. We mustn’t shy_________ entry-level or freelance jobs as they help us gain an insight into the
context in which a company operates.
a) in
b) with
c) away from
d) upon
94. Civil society and media have a major role in making the coalition work_______ the people.
a) for
b) about
c) with
d) over
Shy away from something - to avoid something that you dislike, fear, or do not feel
confident about:
• I've never shied away from hard work.
95. ______ his ill health, he retired from his business.

a) With regard to
b) due
c) As
d) Owing to
96. People who are averse ___ hard work do not succeed in life.
a) to
b) with
c) of
d) regarding
95. ______ his ill health, he retired from his business.

a) With regard to
b) due
c) As
d) Owing to
96. People who are averse ___ hard work do not succeed in life.
a) to
b) with
c) of
d) regarding
97. A woman who always connives ______ her children to hide their faults, is their
worst enemy.
a) with
b) by
c) at
d) for
98. He is liable _____ his wife’s debts.

a) for
b) to
c) with
d) at
97. A woman who always connives ______ her children to hide their faults, is their
worst enemy.
a) with
b) by
c) at
d) for
98. He is liable _____ his wife’s debts.

a) for
b) to
c) with
d) at
Liable to do something - likely to do something bad or unpleasant

• The handle is liable to break.
Liable for something - responsible by law; legally answerable.

• The hospital was held liable for negligence.
99. There is nothing ____ than a busy life.

a) good
b) easier
c) best
d) better
100. I wish I _____ young again.

a) were
b) was
c) had been
d) have been
99. There is nothing ____ than a busy life.

a) good
b) easier
c) best
d) better
100. I wish I _____ young again.

a) were
b) was
c) had been
d) have been
101. He must work very hard and make up _____ lost time.
a) with
b) for
c) during
d) again
102. Your attempt can hardly be called successful, for it_______ had no good results.
a) have
b) did
c) didn’t
d) has
101. He must work very hard and make up _____ lost time.
a) with
b) for
c) during
d) again
102. Your attempt can hardly be called successful, for it_______ had no good results.
a) have
b) did
c) didn’t
d) has
103. Whatever ______ , please keep calm.

a) has happened
b) is happening
c) has been happening
d) happens
104. The news is ____ good to be true.

a) so
b) too
c) very
d) enough
103. Whatever ______ , please keep calm.

a) has happened
b) is happening
c) has been happening
d) happens
104. The news is ____ good to be true.

a) so
b) too
c) very
d) enough

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 SSC Exams – CGL/CHSL/CPO/STENO/MTS

 DEFENCE Exams – NDA/CDS/AFCAT/CAPF/IAF (X & Y)

 SSC Exams – CGL/CHSL/CPO/STENO/MTS

Directions: Select the most appropriate work to fill in the blank.

1. I like both tea and coffee but prefer the_________.

2. He tried to________ my ring.

3. All his endeavours to win his teacher’s favour

1. I like both tea and coffee but prefer the_________.

2. He tried to________ my ring.

3. All his endeavours to win his teacher’s favour

4. All students should express their_______ views in the group

5. Health should be our first priority and should never

6. A colour blind person is not able to_______ between

4. All students should express their_______ views in the group

5. Health should be our first priority and should never

6. A colour blind person is not able to_______ between

7. The roof of the old building_______ during the storm.

8. She_______ how the magician had performed the rope

9. The poor man was _____ entry to the restaurant.

7. The roof of the old building_______ during the storm.

8. She_______ how the magician had performed the rope

9. The poor man was _____ entry to the restaurant.

10. Have you ______ for a job in this company?

12. The unruly behaviour of the students ______their teacher.

10. Have you ______ for a job in this company?

12. The unruly behaviour of the students ______their teacher.

13. She was loved by her employees for her _____

14. The minister gave an_____ that strict action would be

15. There are_____ errors in your assignment.

13. She was loved by her employees for her _____

14. The minister gave an_____ that strict action would be

15. There are_____ errors in your assignment.

16. There is a______ growth of flowers in tropical countries.

17. Beautiful red roses ________ the bride’s hair.

16. There is a______ growth of flowers in tropical countries.

17. Beautiful red roses ________ the bride’s hair.

Luxuriant (adj.) - (of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush.

Adorn (v.) – to make something more attractive.

Adjourn (v.) – to temporarily end a meeting or a trial.

19. Do you want to______ to Reader’s digest magazine?

20. Your demands are bound to lead to _______ in the family.

21. My cousin’s study on the reading habits of school children

19. Do you want to______ to Reader’s digest magazine?

20. Your demands are bound to lead to _______ in the family.

21. My cousin’s study on the reading habits of school children

Transcribe (v.) - to record something written or spoken by writing it

Pioneer (n.) - a person who is one of the first people to do

23. The popular leader is remarkable for the way in which

24. Today’s graduates should______ their skills constantly to

23. The popular leader is remarkable for the way in which

24. Today’s graduates should______ their skills constantly to

Suzerainty (n.) - the right of one country to partly control

25. Several environmentists from the city conducted a meet to

26. Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to

25. Several environmentists from the city conducted a meet to

26. Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to

28. She has shown a great interest towards space science,

29. The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader,

28. She has shown a great interest towards space science,

29. The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader,