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ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23
SSC CGL / CHSL TIER-I
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INDEX
S.No. Name of the Topic Page Numbers
1. ARTICLES ..................................................................................... 3-7
2. PREPOSITIONS ........................................................................... 8-20
3. NOUNS .................................................................................... 21-22
4. PRONOUNS ............................................................................. 23-26
5. ADJECTIVES ............................................................................. 27-30
6. ADVERBS ................................................................................. 31-33
7. CONJUNCTIONS ....................................................................... 34-37
8. INVERSION .............................................................................. 38-41
9. PHRASAL VERBS....................................................................... 42-46
10. SPELLINGS ............................................................................... 47-48
11. VERBS - TENSE ......................................................................... 49-65
12. VOICE ...................................................................................... 66-76
13. QUESTION TAGS....................................................................... 77-79
14. CONCORD ............................................................................... 80-83
15. NON-FINITES ........................................................................... 84-90
16. SPEECH .................................................................................. 91-100
17. ROOT WORDS ..................................................................... 101-107
18. WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED ................................................... 108-110
19. ONE WORD SUBSTITUTES..................................................... 111-118
20. IDIOMS ............................................................................... 119-130
21. SENTENCE COMPLETION ...................................................... 131-135
22. CLOZE TEST .......................................................................... 136-146
23. PARAJUMBLES ..................................................................... 147-157
24. READING COMPREHENSION ................................................ 158-163
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ARTICLES
BASICS
TIER-I
Direction : Fill in the following blanks with the SPOTTING ERRORS:
article 'A' or 'An'
21.Even now when I see the spot (1)/ I am
1. He is _____ teacher.
reminded of an unique incident (2)/ that took
2. She is _____ doctor. place several years ago. (3)/ No error (4)
3. Rahul is _____ engineer. 22. We all (1)/ must respect (2)/ a honest person.
(3)/ No error (4)
4. Radha is _____ accountant.
23. An university(1)/ is a spring board which (2)/
5. Jhon is _____ European.
lifts talented students (3)/ to higher position
6. Smith is _____ American. in life.(4)/ No error (5)
7. Iron is _____ useful metal. 24. Teachers were instructed (1)/ to follow an
uniform method (2)/ of evaluation.(3)/No
8. The pacific is _____ ocean.
error(4) [SSC MULTI TASKING EXAM2013]
9. He is _____ union leader.
25. Paradise Lost (1)/is (2)/ a epic poem.(3)/No
10. I waited for him __ hour and __ half. error (4) [SSC CHSL DEO+LDC2014]
11. He is _____ honest person 26. A interesting book (1)/ A Tale of two cities (2)/
was written by /Alexander Dumas.(3)/ No
12. He is _____ unique leader
error(4) [SSC CHSL DEO+LDC2014]
13. She is _____ student
27.A honest person(1)/ is upright (2)/in speech,
14. I gave him _____ one rupee coin thought and deed.(3)/ No error(4)
15. He is _____ young man [SSC CHSL DEO+LDC2015]
16. I met him _____ year ago 28. The task of (1)/ writing a autobiography (2)/is a
difficult one.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL 2016]
17. It is _____ yellow flower
29. He is an university professor (1)/ but of his
18. He is _____ M.A, but his wife is ___ B.A
three sons (2)/none has any merit. (3)/No
19. I have ____ son _____ daughter. error(4)
20. He is _____ honourable man. 30. He took me (1)/ almost a hour (2)/ to fill the
application form. (3)/No error (4)

ARTICLES
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions: Fill in the following blanks choosing 18. ________ woman is more efficient than ______
the correct option from the given choices. man.
1. We should help _______ blind. a) a, a b) the, the
a) a b) an c) the d) no article c) a, an d) no article, no article
2. Iron is _______ useful metal. 19. Everest is ________ highest peak in ______
a) a b) an c) the d) no article Himalayas.
3. Mr.Johnson goes to ______ church every a) the, no article b) the, the
Sunday. c) a, the d) the, a
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 20. ________ cricket is ______ leisurely game.
4. I met ________ one eyed man at the bank. a) the, a b) a, a
a) a b) an c) the d) no article c) no article, a d) the, the
5. _______ wisdom is better than riches. 21. In _______ spring ________ nature appears
a) a b) an c) the d) no article beautiful.
6. The Pacific is ______ ocean. a) the, the b) no article, the
a) a b) an c) the d) no article c) the, no article d) no article, no article
7. He likes _______ music. 22. I have _______ hour and _______ half for lunch.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article a) a, an b) an, the
8. Gold is _______ precious metal. c) the, none d) an, a
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 23. We must attend up on _______ sick.
9. This is _________ university. a) a b) an c) the d) no article
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 24. _____ man is ______ reasoning animal.
10. I can’t remember _______ story which he told. a) a, an b) an, the
a) a b) an c) the d) no article c) the, none d) none, a
11. He is _____ best batsman of our team.
25. This is _______ only medicine available.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article
12. He gave me ________ new hundred rupee note.
26. I see your house is built of ________ wood.
13. I bought oranges at Rs. 10 _______ dozen.
27. I have _______ headache and ______ sore
throat.
14. Mr.Robert is ________ American and Mr. Smith
a) a, a b) an, a c) the, a d) none, a
is _______European.
28. He was ________ first man to arrive.
a) an, a b) a, an c) an, an d) an, the
15. Kashmir is _______ Switzerland of India.
29. He can play ______ flute.
a) a b) an
c) the d) no article
30. Yesterday _______ European called at my
16. ________ iron is heavier than ________ wood.
office.
a) an, a b) the, the
c) an, the d) no article, no article
31. Ceylon is _______ island.
17. They went to _________ church to see its
architecture.
32. Twelve inches make _______ foot.
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Articles Handout
33. Sanskrit is ________ difficult language. 49. _____ children should drink ___ milk everyday.
a) a b) an c) the d) no article a)the, no article b) no article, no article
34. ______ French defeated ________ Germans. c) the, the d) no article, the
a) a, a b) an, a 50. _____ Hindustan Times has ___ largest sales in
c) the, the d) none, none northern India.
35. _______ more they get, _____ more they want. a) the, the b) no article, the
a) a, a b) the, the c) a, the d) the, a c) the, a d) a, the
36. ______ wisdom is the gift of Heaven. PREVIOUS QUESTIONS
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 51. Right from the beginning______ government’s
37. _______ copper is ______ useful metal. focus has been on _______ development of the
a) a, the b) an, a country. [SSC CGL Tier II 2019]
c) the, a d) none, a a) the, the b) a, the
38. He is ________ honour to his profession. c) the, a d) no word required
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 52. _____ cart loaded with mangoes turned upside
39. Rustum is ________ young Parsee. down on _____ main road. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
a) a b) an c) the d) no article a) A, a b) The, the c) A, the d) The, a
40. Draw _______ map of India. 53. You have to do ______ intensive training to
a) a b) an c) the d) no article become a nurse. [ SSC MTS 2019 ]
41. I have bought ___ wooden chair. a) the b) a c) an d) one
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 54. London is _____ European city.[SSC MTS 2019 ]
42. Araku is ___ Ooty of Andhra Pradesh. a) a b) No article c) an d) the
a) a b) an c) the d) no article 55. Anand Kumar is ___ unique teacher.[ MTS 2019]
43. ____ tall and ____ beautiful girl loves me. a) no article b) an c) the d) a
a) a, a b) a, no article 56. It was _____ honour for Seema to be selected
c) The, no article d) no article, no article as a teacher trainer. [SSC MTS 2019]
44. The first and _____ second chapters are very a) the b) No article c) an d) a
difficult. 57. His clothes were way over___top for a sombre
a) a b) an c) the d) no article occasion. [SSC MTS 2019]
45. ____ Ganga rises in ____ Himalayas and falls in a)the b)no article c)an d)a
____ Bay of Bengal. 58. Educators have _____unique responsibility
a) the, the, no article b) a, the, the towards the empowerment of their students
c) the, no article, the d) the, the, the a)some b) a c) an d) few
46. _____ Pakistan gets a lot of military help from 59. Besides being _____multifaceted artist;he
____ U.S.A. was______poet, novelist, and a painter.
a)the, the b) no article, the [SSC CHSL 2021]
c) no article, no article d) a, the a)an, an b) an, the c) a, a d) a, an
47. ____ fox is ____ very clever animal. 60. We have____ long weekend ahead.
a) the, a b) a, the [SSC CHSL 2021]
c) the, the d) the, no article a) a b) the c) one d) an
48. I read ____ interesting story in ___ Bible.
a) an, the b) the, the
c) a, the d) an, no article
ARTICLES-1
BY
DIRECTOR SIR
ARTICLES
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Direction: In each of the following questions find 14. I go to the temple (1)/ as often as (2)/ I find
out which part of sentence has an error. If there is time. (3)/ No error (4)
no mistake the answer is No error. 15. The way to increase the production of the food
1. Now that she is living in her own flat, (1)/ she (1)/ is to bring more land (2)/ under cultivation.
cleans the windows, (2)/ twice a week in the (3)/ No error (4)
summer and once a week in the winter. (3)/ 16. He always practises (1)/ the justice and cares
No error (4) (2)/ for moral principles. (3)/ No error (4)
2. A person I met (1)/ in the theatre (2)/ was the 17. Unless you are careful, (1)/ you are bound to
playwright himself. (3)/ No error (4) make mistake (2)/ in your work. (3)/ No error (4)
18. Pacific ocean is (1)/ the deepest ocean (2)/ in
3. It is written in Gita (1)/ that God incarnates (2)/
the world. (3)/ No error (4)
Himself (3)/ in times of trouble. (4)/ No error (5)
19. Kalidas is (1)/ a Shakespeare (2)/ of India.(3)/
4. I go to the bed (1)/ at eight (2)/ every night.
No error (4) [SSC DATA ENTRY OPERATOR-2013]
(3)/ No error (4)
20. More you (1)/ think of it, (2)/ the worse it be-
5. Both optimists and pessimists contribute to
comes. (3)/ No error (4)
society; (1)/ the optimist invents the [SSC DATA ENTRY OPERATOR-2013]
aeroplane, (2)/ the pessimist parachute. (3)/ 21. In 1906 a earthquake (1)/ destroyed much (2)/
No error (4) of San Francisco.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CPO-2014]
6. He is a M.A (1)/ of the Delhi university (2)/ and 22. The road from (1)/ my house (2)/ to temple is full of
is expected (3)/ to know his subject well.(4)/ potholes.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL - 2016]
No error(5) 23. To improve your vocabulary (1)/ one thing that
7. He is the Vivekananda (1)/ of our college. (2)/ you should do (2)/ is to read Times of India.(3)/
He gives (3)/ lucid explanations about lofty No error(4) [SSC CHSL - 2016]
things. (4)/ No error (5) 24. His mother hoped that (1)/ Bunty would grow
8. Congress and B.J.P. (1)/ are the two major up to be (2)/ the wise and famous man. (3)/ No
parties (2)/ to contest (3)/ the elections. (4)/ error(4) [SSC CHSL - 2016]
No error (5) 25. The prince and princess (1)/ made their way
9. The more you (1)/ study (2)/ more you (3)/ (2)/ through the cheering crowd.(3)/ No
become wiser. (4)/ No error (5) error(4) [SSC CHSL - 2016]
10. I live on a top floor (1)/ of an old house. (2)/ 26. The student asked me if (1)/ I knew that Kalidas
When the wind blows (3)/ all the windows was the greater (2)/than any other poet.(3)/
rattle. (4)/ No error (5) No error(4) [SSC CGL
Questions from previous SSC Examinations TIER-I 2017]
27. I think Virat Kohli will remain the captain of
11. Although the police officer sympathized with
poor (1)/ he refused to (2)/ take an action the Indian team in a year 2020. [CHSL 2019]
against the rich man. (3)/ No error (4) 1) of the Indian team 2) in a year 2020
12. I know (1)/ a doctor (2)/ you are referring to. 3) will remain 4) the captain
(3)/ No error (4) 28. The day before yesterday he left for Europe by
13. Judge in him (1)/ prevailed upon the father the air. [CPO TIER-I 2019]
(2)/ and he sentenced his son to death. (3)/ No 1) The day before yesterday 2) No error
error (4) 3) by the air 4) he left for Europe
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Articles Handout
29. A tallest man that I have ever seen works in SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
our coal mine. [CGL TIER-II 2019] 41. The more they earn, more they spend on
1) that I have 2) A tallest man luxury items. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013]
3) works in our coal mine 4) ever seen 1)more they should spend
30. Do you mind lending me your book for a hour? 2) the more they spend
[CGL TIER-II 2019] 3) the more they ought to spend
1) lending me 2) your book 4) No improvement
3) Do you mind 4) for a hour 42. I am neither a poet nor philosopher.
31. The captain scored a century in a second innings. [SSC constable 2013]
[CGL TIER-II 2019] 1) not philosopher 2) nor the philosopher
1) second innings 2) in a 3)nor a philosopher 4) No improvement
3) The captain 4) scored a century 43. A buffalo cannot defend a buffalo against lion.
32. Whole country applauded the courage of our [SSC CGL TIER-II 2013]
soldiers. [CGL TIER-II 2019] 1) A buffalo cannot defend another buffalo
against a lion.
1) courage of 2) our soldiers
2) Buffalo cannot defend buffalo against lions
3) Whole country 4) applauded the
3) Buffalo cannot defend a buffalo against lion
33. Sri Lanka is to south of India. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
4) No improvement
1) of India 2) No error 44. He met European lady at the conference who
3) to south 4) Sri Lanka is works for an N.G.O. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2015]
34. Does an English examination begin at 10 1) European lady who works for an NGO at
o’clock? [CGL TIER-II 2018] the conference
1) 10 o’clock? 2) English examination 2) No improvement
3) begin at 4) Does an 3) a European lady who works for an NGO, at
35.The young girl was helping her father to look the conference
after shop. [SSC CHSL -2018] 4) an European lady who works for an NGO, at
1) her father 2) The young girl the conference
3) was helping 4) to look after shop 45. The gold is a precious metal. [SSC CPO-2015]
36. We will use enamel paint on this wall because 1) No improvement 2) A gold
it gives a best finish. [SSC CHSL -2018] 3)An gold 4) Gold
1) enamel paint on this wall 46.Rahul thinks that this is quite the cheap
2) We will use 3) a best finish restaurant. [CGL TIER-I 2019]
4) because it gives 1) so a cheap 2) so the cheap
37. It was / the very well-directed film / and we 3) No substitution 4) quite a cheap
47. This is place where Krishna was born.
enjoyed it. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) No substitution required [CGL TIER-I 2019]
1) It was 2) and we enjoyed it
2) This is the place
3) No error 4) the very well-directed film
3) This is a place 4) This be the place
38. This is / too grave sin / to be / pardoned. 48. He reached his destination after sun has set.
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] [CGL TIER-II 2019]
1) to be 2) pardoned 1) after sun have set 2) after the sun had set
3) This is 4) too grave sin 3) after the sun has set 4) No substitution
39. Ronaldo is / a famous / player of / the football. 49. He spends good deal of money on clothing.
[SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021] [CGL TIER-I 2018]
1) Ronaldo is 2) a famous 1) a good deal of 2) the good deal of
3) player of 4) the football 3) No improvement 4) good dealing of
40. He went / to the bed / with a / slight fever. 50. What a relief to sit down after walking in the
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] park from a hour! [SSC CHSL- 2018]
1) slight fever 2) to the bed 1) by an hour 2) No improvement
3) with a 4) He went 3) for an hour 4) in a hour
PREPOSITIONS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Direction: Fill in the following blanks choosing the 17.He was accused ____ a murder case.
correct preposition a) of b) with c) for d) by
1. They walked _____ each other in silence. 18.You are prohibited ______ taking photographs
a) beside b) besides here.
c) with d) along a) from b) with c) on d) of
2. She has been absent ________ Friday last. 19.The prime minister congratulated the Indian
a) since b) for c) from d) till team ___ its outstanding performance in 20-20
3. I listen to music _______ FM radio. world cup.
a) in b) on c) from d) by a) on b) with c) over d) in
4. We went to Bangalore ______ train. 20.I don’t believe ______ ghosts.
a) in b) on c) by d) over a) in b) on c) with d) of
5. The frustrated lover jumped ______ the river. 21.It is 10 O’ clock _______ my watch.
a) in b) into c) on d) upon a) in b) on c) at d) by
6. We live _______ Hyderabad. 22.He is ________ the committee.
a) in b) on c) at d) over a) in b) on c) at d) under
7. Mr. Rao has been working in IBM _____ 2000. 23.There are three bridges ______ the Godavari.
a) since b) for c) from d) until a) in b) on c) along d) across
8. He shared his property _______ his four sons. 24.The two countries are constantly ______ war.
a) between b) among c) with d) over a) in b) at c) under d) with
9. We entered ______ the class room. 25.I apologized ________ him ______ my mistake.
a) In b) into a) to, for b) for, to c) on, for d) to, on
c) on to d) No preposition 26.He died _______ cancer.
10.He copied the notes word ________ word. a) of b) with c) for d) by
a) to b) by c) for d) with 27.She is angry ______ me.
11.A bird was shot ______ the hunter. a) with b) on c) upon d) at
a) by b) with c) for d) from 28.I can’t agree ______ this proposal.
12.I cut an apple _____ a knife. a) to b) on c) with d) for
a) by b) with c) into d) for 29.I will meet you ______ next Sunday.
13._____ being pretty she is an intelligent girl. a) on b) from c) by d) No preposition
a) beside b) besides 30.She is blind _______ one eye.
c) on d) before a) of b) with c) for d) at
14.You can find that article ____ page 20 ______ 31.He is good ________ singing.
the Eenadu. a) in b) at c) for d) with
a) at, on b) on, in 32.Chandana Brothers deals _______ clothing.
c) on, at d) in, on a) with b) for c) at d) in
15.I prefer reading books _____ watching TV. 33.This chair is made _____ wood.
a) than b) to c) beside d) for a) of b) from c) with d) for
16.You are not inferior _______ anybody else here. 34.She was married _________ a doctor.
a) to b) than c) of d) over a) to b) with c) for d) by
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Prepositions Handout
35.The CBI is investigating ______ his murder case. 54.I am fed up ______ this type of behaviour.
a) in b) into c) on d) No preposition a) at b) of c) with d) by
36.I will have finished this work ________ 2PM. 55.Because of the bad weather we had to stay____
a) at b) by c) till d) from home.
37.The chief guest presided ______ the meeting. a) off b) in c) of d) at
a) to b) on c) over d) No preposition 56.There is an exception________ every rule.
38.He always boasts ______ his achievements. a) on b) to c) in d) for
a) of b) about c) over d) on 57.Please distribute these sweets ____ the children.
39.I have passion______ teaching. a) in b) between c) amid d) among
a) for b) of c) to d) with 58.You must adapt yourself _______ your new
40.The workers are _____ strike. surroundings.
a) on b) in c) under d) over a) towards b) in c) with d) to
41.The two robbers shared the booty ______ 59.He persisted______ saying so.
themselves. a) on b) in c) with d) over
a) between b) among 60.You must remember this lesson word______ word.
c) beside d) beyond a) by b) to c) on d) for
42.The river flows _______ the bridge. 61.The judge acquitted the prisoner__________
a) in b) on c) under d) over the charge of murder.
43.The coach dived ______ the swimming pool. a) of b) with c) about d) from
a) in b) into c) on d) upon 62.The examination will commence _____ Monday.
44.He looked as if he hadn’t slept ______ weeks. a) on b) from c) with d) since
a) for b) since c) from d) in 63.Don’t waste your time and energy in being
45.Some bottles are not suitable ______ recycling. jealous _________ your rival’s success.
a) to b) for c) with d) in a) with b) for c) against d) of
46.Gardner wrote many detective novels _______ 64.He sat ______ the table to have food.
working as a criminal lawyer. a) at b) upon c) on d) over
a) beside b) besides 65.She has been given a topic to write _______.
c) because d) aside a) about b) on c) over d) upon
47.I am very fond of the theatre but on the whole 66.The minister flew _____ the flooded areas in a
I prefer serious drama____ light comedy. helicopter.
a) than b) to c) for d) with a) about b) in c) over d) along
48.India has made rapid progress _____ the dawn 67.The queen was highly vain _______ her beauty.
of independence. a) of b) from c) over d) for
a) since b) for c) from d) in 68.I shall take revenge ______ you.
49.They rowed the boat ______ the lake. a) at b) on c) with d) from
a) for b) across c) at d) on 69. The treasure was hidden ______ a big shore.
50.Write _____ ink before you type it. [SSC CGL CPO - 2015]
a) in b) with c) by d) from a) on b) underneath
51.Kanak is endowed ______ many great qualities. c) toward d) off
a) in b) with c) of d) by 70. When she parted ______ her parents, her eyes
52.Our country is committed _______ a policy of were full of tears. [SSC CGL TIER-1 - 2014]
peaceful co-existence. a) from b) away c) off d) with
a) with b) for c) to d) by 71. Is not learning superior ______ wealth?
53.She is tired________ making appeals to her in-laws. [SSC CHSL - 2014]
a) with b) from c) of d) about a) than b) from c) by d) to
72. She dwells too much ____ her past. [SSC CHSL - 2014] 86. Please sign these documents ______ ink so
a) from b) on c) in d)of that they can be preserved. [SSC-CPO 2019 ]
73. The deserted garden was infested ____ weeds. a)with b) by c) from d) in
[SSC CGL TIER-1 - 2015] 87. We respect you but we don’t agree _____ your
a) with b) for c) into d) on ideas. [SSC-CPO 2020 ]
74. Cowards die many times ____ their death. a) to b) for c) with d) by
[SSC CPO - 2015] 88. Eggs are sold _____ the dozen. [SSC-CPO 2020]
a) after b) before c) about d) for a) to b) in c) at d) by
75. He has been staying in Delhi ____ a long time. 89. The fan was directly _____ my head.
[SSC CPO - 2015] [SSC-CPO 2020]
a) for b) since c) from d) still a) over b) on c) at d) Below
76. He agreed ____ my business proposal. 90.The area is _____ close circuit television
[SSC CHSL - 2015] surveillance. [SSC CHSL 2020]
a) at b) for c) on d) to a) into b) about c) over d) under
77. He is an honest man and his conduct is _____ 91. Though I am tall, I feel inferior ______ others.
suspicion. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020] [SSC MTS 2019 ]
a) above b) below c) over d) against a) to b) than c) upon d) from
78. Our new office is equipped ______ all the 92. He is addicted to alcohol and exerts a bad
latest technology. [SSC CPO 2019 ] influence ______ his family. [SSC MTS 2019 ]
a) from b) about c) with d) by a) for b) on c) about d) in
79. I expect to return ______ Mumbai ______ 93. They were astonished _____ his failure in
March 15. [SSC CPO 2019] competition. [SSC MTS 2019 ]
a) from; on b) to; at c) from; in d) at; in a) in b) at c) on d) from
80. She left____ Mumbai _____the Rajdhani 94. The vase broke _____ pieces when Simran
Express yesterday. [SSC CPO 2019] dropped it. [SSC MTS 2019 ]
a) from b) in c) among d) into
a) in; in b) for; by c) out; by d) to; at
95. It wasn’t easy, but finally we succeeded
81. He obtained 80% marks in science in High
_______ finding a solution to the problem.
school. He has qualified ________ the science [SSC MTS 2019 ]
stream in plus two. [SSC-CPO 2019]
a) of b) at c) in d) for
a) at b) to c) in d) for 96. There was a heated discussion ______ two
82. We haven’t been to Gangotri _______ almost members of the club. [SSC MTS 2019 ]
ten years. [SSC-CPO 2019] a) among b) of c) in d) between
a) for b) from c) to d) since 97. Planets do not have light_____their own.
83. Do not meddle ___ the affairs of others. [SSC MTS 2019 ]
[SSC-CPO 2019] a) on b) by c) of d) for
a) From b) In c) To d) at 98. The kite was stuck so high on the tree that it
84. The boy was leaning against the pillar ____ was ______ the reach of the boys.
his hands ____ his pockets. [SSC-CPO 2019] [SSC CHSL-2021]
a) for;into b) with; in a) below b) beneath c) beside d) beyond
c) with; from d) for ; in 99. I have been studying this course ______two
85. Hitler believed that the Nordic Aryan race was years now. [SSC CHSL-2021]
superior______all other races. a) through b) for c) since d) almost
100. The children sat _____the tables instead of
[SSC-CPO 11.12.2019(Evening)]
the chairs. [SSC CHSL-2021]
a) than b) to c) in d) from
a) on b) above c) near d) in
PREPOSITIONS
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Directions(1-63): In each of the following 16.Let us discuss (1)/ about (2)/ the problem at
questions, find out which part of the sentence length.(3)/ No error (4)
has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer 17.We must go and congratulate (1)/ the boy for
is No error. (2)/ his success in (3)/ the examination held
1. On a holiday (1)/ Madhu prefers reading (2)/ last month.(4)/ No error (5)
than going out visiting friends.(3)/ No error (4) 18.While I was going (1)/ to college yesterday (2)/
2. My brother (1)/ has ordered (2)/ for a new I found a building (3)/ in fire.(4)/ No error (5)
book.(3)/ No error (4) 19.He was honorably (1)/ acquitted from (2)/ the
3. Rana Pratap was (1)/ blind with (2)/ one eye . charge.(3)/ No error (4)
(3)/No error (4) 20.The warrior (1)/ fell from (2)/ his horse.(3)/ No
4. I was shocked to hear (1)/ that his father (2)/ error (4)
died of an accident.(3)/ No error(4) 21.You cannot (1)/ prevent me (2)/ to go there.
5. My niece has been (1)/ married with (2)/ the (3)/ No error (4)
richest man of the town.(3)/ No error (4) 22.We went to Agra (1)/ in the train (2)/ to see the
6. I do not understand (1)/ why he is, (2)/ so angry Taj mahal (3)/ last year.(4)/ No error (5)
at me.(3)/ No error (4) 23.Despite of a good monsoon this year, (1)/ the
7. All the doctors were (1)/ puzzled on the (2)/ production of food grains in the country (2)/
strange symptoms (3)/ reported by the patient . did not go up.(3)/ No error (4)
(4)/ No error(5) 24.He is a loveable person (1)/ but what makes
most people dislike him (2)/ is that he boasts
8. He has been working on (1)/ the problem from
his wealth.(3)/ No error (4)
a long time (2)/ but is still not (3)/ able to solve
25.He left to Bombay (1)/ this morning (2)/ for
it. (4)/ No error (5)
some official work.(3)/ No error (4)
9. The students were (1)/ awaiting for (2)/ the
26. He signed (1)/ upon (2)/ the application form.
arrival of the chief guest.(3)/ No error (4)
(3)/ No error (4)
10. The committee appointed to investigate into
27.The house (1)/ has been painted (2)/ by a new
(1)/ the said murder (2)/ will convene next
brush.(3)/ No error (4)
week (3)/ to further discuss their strategy.(4)/
28.The person who is content (1)/ in what he has
No error (5)
(2)/ is the happiest person (3)/ in this world.(4)/
11.He says that (1)/ he has a car (2)/ beside a No error (5)
scooter.(3)/ No error (4)
29.The poet describes about (1)/ the beauty of the
12.When he parted with his sister (1)/ at London landscape (2)/ in a very (3)/ attractive way. (4)/
airport (2)/ there were tears in his eyes.(3)/ No No error (5)
error (4) 30.He was very much engaged (1)/ in his work
13.He claims (1)/ that he has learnt the lesson (2)/ when the thieves (2)/ entered into his house
word by word.(3)/ No error (4) (3)/ and took away a lot of things.(4)/ No error (5)
14.It is quarter to ten (1)/ in (2)/ my watch.(3)/ No 31.While she was returning (1)/ from college (2)/
error (4) a ruffian attacked (3)/ on her with a dagger. (4)/
15.I will dine with you (1)/ on (2)/ next Sunday. No error (5)
(3)/ No error (4)
32.Somebody reported to me (1)/ that a boy had 48.The beautiful young girl (1)/ jumped in the river
fallen (2)/ in the well and nobody had (3)/ tried (2)/in a state of depression.(3)/No error(4)
to save him.(4)/ No error (5) [SSC CPO-2014]
QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS 49.Although Niratyay is very intelligent and
33.The building adjacent (1)/ to the river (2)/ sincere (1)/ to his dealing he (2)/ often tells
comprises of ten flats (3)/ each with a terrace. lies.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL 2014]
(4)/ No error (5) 50 .You must abide on (1) / the terms of (2)/ this
34.The whole country (1)/ was suffering by (2)/ a government. (3)/ No error(4)[SSC CHSL-2015]
financial crisis.(3)/ No error (4) 51.India is in no way (1)/ inferior than China in (2)/
35.He always (1)/ claims to be (2)/ superior than any aspect what so ever.(3)/ No error(4)
(3)/ everyone in his company. (4)/ No error (5) [SSC CHSL-2016]
36.Lata parted (1)/ with her mother (2)/ with tears 52.He says that (1)/ he has done engineering (2)/
but the journey (3)/ to Delhi amused her.(4)/ besides an MBA.(3)/ No error(4)
No error (5) [SSC CHSL-2016]
37.My cousin (1)/ invited me (2)/to her birthday
53.We are pleased that (1)/ our daughter is married
party.(3)/ No error (4)
with (2)/ such a nice man. (3)/ No error(4)
[SSC Data entry operator-2012] [SSC CHSL-2016]
38.I(1)/ have been studying (2)/ since four 54.The traveller took rest(1)/ below the shade (2)/
hours.(3)/ No error(4)
of a large Peepal tree.(3)/ No error(4)
[SSC Data entry operator-2012]
[SSC CHSL-2016]
39.He (1)/ is addicted (2)/ with smoking.(3)/ No
55.My elder son deals with (1)/ spare parts and
error(4) [SSC Delhi Police-2012]
manages (2)/ his bread and butter.(3)/ No
40.Entering the hotel (1)/ he ordered for (2)/ a error(4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
drink and a sumptuous dinner.(3)/ No error (4)
56.Sneha was accused for murder of her husband
[SSC Delhi Police-2012]
(1)/ but the court found her(2)/ not guilty and
41.I have (1)/ known him (2)/ since two years.(3)/
acquitted her.(3)/No error(4)
No error (4) [SSC Delhi Police-2012]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
42.It was he who (1)/ came running in the house
57.Her mother is (1)/ angry and (2)/ indifferent to
(2)/ with the news about the earthquake.(3)/
No error (4) [SSC Data entry operator- 2012] me.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
43.He is very angry on me /(1)/ because I failed 58.Our office building comprises (1)/seven floors
(2)/ to return his book.(3)/ No error (4) and a restaurant at the top in an (2)/ area of
about eight hundred sq.metres.(3)/ No error(4)
[SSC Multi tasking exam-2013]
44.People living in low-lying areas (1)/find it dif-
59.Several great battles (1)/ took place among (2)/
ficult (2)/ to cope up with the floods.(3)/No er-
the British and the Americans.(3)/ No error(4)
ror (4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013]
45.The teacher advised to (1)/ the student to bor-
row (2)/ a book from the library within three LATEST MODEL QUESTIONS ON SPOTTING ERRORS
days.(3)/ No error (4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013] 60.I have been waiting for you since two hours.
46.The students were (1)/ awaiting for (2)/ the ar- [SSC Constable -2015]
rival of the chief guest. (3)/ No error (4) 1) for you 2) No error
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2013] 3) I have been waiting 4) since two hours
47.Our football team (1)/ comprises of (2)/ eleven 61.As per the invitation card Rahim marries with
skilled players.(3)/ No error (4) Sayra on 13th December, Monday.
[SSC CGL TIER-II2014] [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
1) As per the invitation card Rahim 69. They congratulated me for my victory in the
2) No error debate competition. [SSC CHSL 2014]
3) on 13th December, Monday 1) about 2) at
4) Rahim marries with Sayra 3) on 4) No improvement
62.This book is different than that. 70. The little boy fell from the roof.
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] [SSC CGL TIER-II 2014]
1) is different 2) this book 1) fell below the roof 2) fell down the roof
3) No error 4) than that 3) fell off the roof 4) No improvement
Direction :In the below questions, a sentence / a 71. He could not cope up with the heavy rush.
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
given to the bold part which will improve the 1) No improvement 2) cope by
sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark 3) cope with 4) cope upto
corresponding to it. In case no improvement is
72. The teacher asked him to copy the material
needed, mark corresponding to “No improvement”.
word for word. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
63. At last Summit was married with a poor girl.
1) by 2) No improvement
1) was married 2) was marry with
3) before 4) after
3) was marry 4) was married to
73. Satish told his mother that he had been reading
5) No correction required
for six hours. [ SSC CPO- 2014]
64. Anand closely resembles to his father not
1) since six hours 2) from six hours
only in physical features but also in habits.
3) till six hours 4) No improvement
1) closely resembles with
2) closely resembles by 74. The train was late for fifty minutes.
3) closely resembles 4) close resembles [ SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
5) No correction required 1) after 2) behind
65. The girl said that she preferred the blue gown 3) off 4) No improvement
than the black one. 75. The chairs will be disposed in an auction.
1) over the black one [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
2) instead the black one 1) Disposed off 2) Disposed of
3) to the black one 3) Dispose towards 4) No improvement
4) by the black one 76. A man’s life is divided to four stages.
5) No correction required [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
66. The famous dancer died on Mumbai recently. 1) into 2) as
1) from Mumbai recently 3) of 4) No improvement
2) in Mumbai recently 77. The three daughters divided the property be-
3) owing to Mumbai recently tween themselves. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
4) on Mumbai recent 1) for 2) to
5) No correction required 3) among 4) No improvement
67. He came despite of his busy schedule. 78. I was angry at myself for making such a big
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2013] mistake. [ SSC CPO-2015]
1) nevertheless 2) but for 1) with 2) about
3) in spite of 4) No improvement 3) No improvement 4) on
68. I met him in the way. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013,2014] 79. Honesty is more superior than riches.
1) on the way 2) at the way [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
3) during the way 4) No improvement 1) far superior than 2) No improvement
3) more superior to 4) superior to
Prepositions Handout
80. The patient died of a wound and not of cancer. 83. We have been waiting here for you since two
[SSC CHSL-2016] hours. [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020]
1) from a wound and not of 1) from two hours
2) of a wound and not from 2) No substitution required
3) from a wound and not from 3) in two hours
4) no improvement 4) for two hours
81. In 2001, hundreds of people were killed from 84. Small desert animals burrow underground
the earthquake in Gujarat. [SSC CHSL-2016] across the days and come out only at night.
1) in 2) because of [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020]
3) since 4) no improvement 1) within the days 2) during the day
82. The two scammers divided the loot among 3) No substitution 4) between days
themselves. [SSC CHSL-2016]
85. The workers’ union has threatened for going
1) between 2) amongst to an indefinite strike. [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020]
3) with 4) no improvement 1) to be going for 2) No substitution
3) for going 4) to go on
STUDENTS ACHIEVERS
TALK

PREPOSITIONS
HANDOUT-3
FOR SELF PRACTICE
Direction: Which part of the following sentence A) on the promotion
contains a grammatical error? B) he’s got
1. She persisted (A)/ to doing (B) / what she C) No error
wanted (C)/despite opposition.(D) D) Vivek should be excited
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 11. The river(A) / flowed besides(B) / the hillock
2. We have(A) / not met(B)/ some of our friends (C)/ in our village. (D) [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
(C)/ since six months. (D) 12. Whenever he is(A) / on a holiday, (B)/ he trav-
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] els by foot (C)/ to the temple nearby. (D)
3. As it has been raining heavily(A)/ since two [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
hours,(B) / the children are(C)/at home.(D) 13. Going to the weekly market(A) / in every
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] Tuesday (B)/ is a ritual that has been followed
4. It has (A)/ been raining(B)/ since(C) / two (C)/ for generations in my family.(D)
hours.(D) [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 14. Investing on real estate (A)/ can earn you
5. The increase in irrigated areas(A) / has quick profit (B)/ but it comes with(C) / a
resulted on achieving(B)/ record food grain certain amount of risk attached to it. (D)
production.(C)/ No error(D) [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 15. The recruiters (A)/ were pleased (B)/ to John’s
6. I had all (A)/ the comforts to life(B) / in my (C)/ domain knowledge and personality. (D)
childhood.(C)/ No error(D) [CGL TIER-I 2021] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
7. It has been(A)/ raining intermittently(B) / 16. They have lived (A)/ in this apartment (B) /
since two days. (C)/No error(D) since ten years.(C)/No error(D)
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
8. During the seventeenth century there were 17. The visitors complained (A)/ at the poor
great developments at the sphere of knowl- accommodation (B)/ they were provided (C)/
edge. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2021] during the tour.(D) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
A) During the seventeenth century 18. At the last meeting (A)/ which took place in
B) there were great developments November, (B)/ half the members submitted
C) No error (C)/their resignations on protest.(D)
D) at the sphere of knowledge [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
9. Among you and me / she is quite rude / to 19. Employees were(A)/ given incentives (B)/
the boy. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] based at (C)/their performance.(D)
A) she is quite rude B) Among you and me [SSC CHSL 2020]
C) to the boy D) No error 20. Thousands of people (A)/ in Telangana are
10. Vivek should be excited / on the promotion / employed on (B)/ the granite companies. (C)/
he’s got. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] No error(D) [SSC CHSL 2020]

21. The guards in the colony(A)/ always keep(B)/ 33. The city turned out / to be very / different to
an eye in things going(C)/ on around.(D) what / he had expected. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
[SSC CHSL 2020] A) to be very B) The city turned out
22. Please give me (A)/ a kilo of potatoes,(B)/ C) he had expected D) different to what
two kilos of tomatoes and (C)/ a bunch 34. The manager / took him / at task / for his
coriander leaves.(D) [SSC CHSL 2020] negligence. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
23. Most hotels (A)/ offer for their guests (B)/ A) for his negligence B) The manager
complimentary breakfast (C)/ during their C) at task D) took him
stay there.(D) [SSC CHSL 2020]
35. He often / persists to ask / awkward questions
24. Despite of being (A)/a close friend (B)/he did / at the board meetings.
not help me(C)/ in any way.(D)
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
[SSC CHSL 2020]
A) He often
25. I am going (A)/ to home (B)/ soon after the
B) persists to ask
(C)/ programme gets over.(D)
C) awkward questions
[SSC CHSL 2020]
D) at the board meetings
26. There is constant friction (A)/ between the
36. Despite of her tiredness Meera went into the
executive members (B)/ of the Association.
kitchen to make some dinner for the children.
(C)/ No error(D) [SSC CHSL 2020]
[SSC CHSL-2019]
27. Please refrain to(A)/ going out(B)/ without a
A) Meera went into the kitchen
(C)/ face mask.(D) [SSC CHSL 2020]
B) to make some dinner
28. You need to sign (A)/ these important
documents (B)/ by ink.(C)No error(D) C) for the children
[SSC CHSL 2020] D) Despite of her tiredness
29. I’m sure to succeed at the long run. 37. It is difficult to make out that they are twins
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] because they do not resemble to each other.
A) at the B) I’m sure A) because they do not [SSC CHSL-2019]
C) to succeed D) long run B) that they are twins
30. His father prevented him to go abroad for C) It is difficult to make out
higher studies. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] D) resemble to each other
A) for higher studies B) His father 38. The man with a lost eye have been accused for
C) to go abroad D) prevented him murder of two girls in his neighbourhood.
31. The girl lay down / on the bed / besides her A) have been accused for [SSC CHSL-2019]
mother / and went to sleep. B) in his neighbourhood
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] C) murder of two girls
A) on the bed B) besides her mother D) The man with a lost eye
C) The girl lay down D) and went to sleep 39. The invited guests preferred orange juice than
32. You should / avail this opportunity / to hot coffee or chilled grapes. [SSC CHSL-2019]
demonstrate / your skills. A) The invited guests
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] B) or chilled grapes
A) You should B) your skills C) preferred orange juice
C) avail this opportunity D) to demonstrate D) than hot coffee
40. He married with a rich heiress last year. 49. I want you to complete this work by two days.
[CGL TIER-I 2019] [CGL TIER-II 2019]
A) last year B) He married A) this work B) to complete
C) with a rich heiress D) No error C) by two days D) I want you
41. As a little child she was afraid from darkness. 50. I looked him at the eye and told him all I
[CGL TIER-I 2019] knew. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
A) from darkness B) No error A) and told him B) at the eye
C) she was afraid D) As a little child C) all I knew D) I looked him
42. Sita has no taste in classical dance. 51. I congratulated her about her success in the
examination. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
[CGL TIER-I 2019]
A) in the examination B) I congratulated her
A) in B) no taste
C) about her success D) No error
C) Sita has D) classical dance
52. Instead of studying in home I went to my
43. Fate smiled above him in all his business
friend’s house. [CGL TIER-II 2018]
ventures. [CPO TIER-I 2019]
A) in home B) I went
A) No error
C) Instead of studying D) to my friend’s house
B) in all his
53. I am going to a holiday to Panchmarhi
C) business ventures
tomorrow. [CGL TIER-II 2018]
D) Fate smiled above him
A) tomorrow B) to Panchmarhi
44. Shyam studied in Moscow since ten years when
C) to a holiday D) I am going
his father was posted there from 1976 to 1985.
54. The actor smiled to me when I entered the
[CPO TIER-I 2019]
room as if she knew me. [CPO TIER-I 2018]
A) when his father was posted there
A) The actor smiled to me
B) since ten years
B) knew me
C) from 1976 to 1985
C) as if she
D) Shyam studied in Moscow D) when I entered the room
45. I am sorry I haven’t learnt the poem at heart. 55. We reserved tickets for a journey on train for
A) at heart B) learnt the poem the next morning for my sisters and me.
C) I am sorry D) I haven’t A) for a journey on train [CPO TIER-I 2018]
46. She has been working with me on this project B) for my sisters and me
from two years. [CGL TIER-II 2019] C) for the next morning
A) on this project B) with me D) We reserved tickets
C) from two years D) She has been working 56. The Principal was extremely angry on the boys
47. This jewellery box is made from silver and is who threw the pieces of chalk at the teacher.
an antique piece. [CGL TIER-II 2019] [CPO TIER-I 2018]
A) an antique piece B) is made from silver A) at the teacher
C) This jewellery box D) and is B) extremely angry on the boys
48. There was enough evidence to convict him C) who threw the pieces of chalk
on selling of fake medicines. D) The Principal was
[CGL TIER-II 2019]
57. This test comprises of grammar, vocabulary and
A) on selling of B) to convict him reading comprehension. [CPO TIER-I 2018]
C) There was enough evidence
A) grammar, vocabulary
D) fake medicines
B) This test 65. The street artist Satish Munjal has been
C) and reading comprehension painting this wall since the past one week.
D) comprises of A) has been painting [CGL TIER-I 2018]
58. Where have you been from such a long time? B) The street artist
[CPO TIER-I 2018] C) this wall
A) Where B) from D) since the past one week
C) such a long time? D) have you been 66. The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao was busy
59. Tilak rowed through the river and tied his boat splashing the wall from colours.
on the other side. [SSC CHSL- 2018] [CGL TIER-I 2018]
A) and tied his boat B) on the other boat A) splashing the wall
C) Tilak rowed D) through the river B) was busy
60. The gentleman had a suitcase full with wigs, C) from colours
ornaments and dresses.[SSC CGL TIER-II 2021] D) The Japanese artist
A) wigs, ornaments and dresses Identify the best way to improve the underlined
part of the given sentence. If there is no
B) a suitcase full with
improvement required. Select ‘no improvement’.
C) The gentleman had
67. Priya has been working in this school from June
D) No error
2017. [SSC CHSL -2019]
61. On Saturday Rahul visited his professor to
A) since June 2017 B) for June 2017
whom he had an appointment
C) on June 2017 D) No improvement
[SSC CHSL- 2018]
68. The Director will agree with the proposal if we
A) to whom he had do not exceed the budget.
B) Rahul visited his professor [CGL TIER-I 2019]
C) an appointment A) agree on a proposal
D) On Saturday B) agree to the proposal
62. The Principal requested to the Chief Guest to C) agreed by the proposal
inaugurate the sports meet. [SSC CHSL- 2018] D) No Improvement
A) The Principal requested 69. The animal resembled with a cat.
B) the sports meet [CGL TIER-I 2019]
C) to the Chief Guest A) resembled B) resembled by
D) to inaugurate C) No improvement D) resembled to
63. Despite of his efforts he couldn’t get a decent 70. Your advice will benefit to me.
job. [SSC CHSL- 2018] [CGL TIER-I 2019]
A) Despite of B) his efforts A) benefit from me B) benefit me
C) he couldn’t get D) a decent job. C) No substitution D) benefit for me
64. I will stop to refreshments at the next 71. The diver dive in the pool from a great height.
restaurant on the highway. [SSC CHSL- 2018] [CGL TIER-I 2019]
A) on the highway A) No improvement
B) I will stop B) dived into the pool
C) at the next restaurant C) dives to a pool
D) to refreshments D) dived at the pool
72. We are coping the problems with the best of 81. I waited from two hours.
our ability. [CGL TIER-II 2019] [CHSL TIER-I 2021]
A) coping in the problems by A) for B) in C) since D) at
B) No improvement 82. We will leave towards 6.00 a.m.
C) coping the problems at [CHSL TIER-I 2021]
A) on B) at C) for D) from
D) coping with the problems to
83. We are waiting to the arrival of our cousins
73. Although they are twins, they are completely from the West. [CHSL TIER-I 2021]
different than each other. [CGL TIER-II 2019] A) since B) at C) towards D) for
A) different from B) No improvement 84. Who is talking in the phone?
C) difference from D) differ than [CHSL TIER-I 2021]
74. Can you advice to me on this matter? A) at B) for C) on D) with
85. Fierce competition against restaurants has
[CGL TIER-II 2019]
driven up the prices. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
A) advise me B) No improvement
A) along
C) advise to me D) advising me B) No improvement required
75. You will be in trouble if you don’t obey to my C) through D) among
orders. [CGL TIER-II 2019] 86. The teacher asked the students for fill the
A) obey my B) obey with my form before entering the classroom.
C) obeying my D) No improvement [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
76. My friend did not understand the story. She A) the students to filled the form
asked me for explain it her. [CGL TIER-I 2018] B) No substitution
C) the students for filled the form
A) to explain it to her.
D) the students to fill the form
B) no improvement
87. Suresh has only been working here since one
C) to explaining it for her. month and he has already learnt the job.
D) can I explain that to her. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
77. My new office is in a first floor of the new office A) here from one month
complex. [CGL TIER-I 2018] B) here for one month
A) no improvement B) over first floor C) No substitution
C) on the first floor D) at above floor D) here ever since one month
78. My cousin has been ill since three days. 88. Our debating team is superior to theirs.
[SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020]
[CGL TIER-I 2018]
A) superior than theirs
A) for three days. B) No improvement B) superior to them
C) from three days. D) by three days. C) superior from them
79. You are welcome to partake this light D) No substitution required
refreshment. [CGL TIER-I 2021] 89. It is wise to insure one’s home on fire.
A) in partaken [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020]
B) No improvement required A) No improvement B) in
C) for partaking C) by D) against
90. He is determined in expanding his business.
D) to partake of
[SSC CPO TIER-II 2020]
80. We want to divide the expenses between the
A) No substitution
three of us. [CHSL TIER-I 2021]
B) determined to expand
A) at B) among C) for D) from C) determined at expansion
D) determining for expanding
91. He replied mine letter after a month. A) to the specifications given by
[SSC CPO TIER-II 2020] B) with the specifications given of
A) replied to mine letter C) by the specifications given for
B) No substitution D) No substitution
C) reply my letter 100. He persisted to do that he thought was right.
D) replied to my letter [SSC CHSL-2018]
92. The magistrate acquitted him of all charges A) for doing this which he thought
and set him free. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] B) No substitution
A) atoned him from C) to do what he thinks
B) No improvement required D) in doing what he thought
C) apprehended him in 101. Two senior officers have been entrusted with
D) accused him for the responsibility by organize the reception
93. The shopkeeper was obliged to dispense to of the guest. [SSC CHSL-2018]
the service of his salesman. A) for organize B) to organizing
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] C) of organizing D) No improvement
A) with the services B) by the services 102. The boys were delighted on the idea of going
C) away the service to Goa. [SSC CHSL-2018]
D) No improvement required A) on an idea of B) No improvement
94. I had to wait for fifteen minutes to the bus. C) at an idea of D) at the idea of
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] 103. Using seeds for grow more plants is an
A) Of B) for exceptionally good way of gardening.
C) No improvement required D) at A) No improvement [SSC CPO-2018]
95. I have been doing this job since the last five B) to growing more plants
years. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] C) to grow more plants
A) No improvement required D) for grows more plants
B) for C) by D) from 104. Sholay is one in the most popular Hindi
96. Why did you take this toy along the child? movies. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] A) is one in the more popular
A) At B) No improvement required B) is one of the most popular
C) by D) from C) is in the most popular
97. I was astonished on the ignorance in the D) No substitution
villagers. [SSC CHSL-2018] 105. What are the options available of me for a
A) at the ignorance of change of career? [SSC CHSL-2020]
B) on the ignorance by A) options available over me
C) over the ignorance between B) options available from me
D) No substitution C) options available to me
98. You must not prevent me to do what I want. D) No substitution required
A) to do what I am wanting [SSC CHSL-2018]
B) by doing what I wanted
C) from doing what I want
D) No substitution
99. The manufacturer conformed with the
specifications given from the client.
[SSC CHSL-2018]
NOUNS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions: In each of the following questions, find 17.(1) When we reached the fair / (2) we found
out which part of the sentence has an error. If there that there / (3) was no place to stand./ (4) No
is no mistake, the answer is No error. error.
1. His son-in-laws(1)/ have enhanced(2) / his 18.(1) The committee/ (2) could not come to/ (3) a
business (3)/ within a short period.(4) final conclusion./ (4) No error.
[ SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] 19.(1) He told me that/ (2) it was/ (3) his friend’s
2. I am deeply (1)/ enamoured by (2)/ the Sankar’s house./ (4) No error.
beautiful spectacle (3)/ he has worn. (4)/ No 20.Speakers after speakers (1)/ came on the stage
error (5) (2)/ to perform.(3)/ No error (4)
3. The farm manager told (1)/ that the poultry (2)/ [SSC Data entry operator -2012]
was ready (3)/ for dispatch. (4)/ No error (5) 21.‘Gulliver’s Travels’(1)/ are indeed (2)/ an inter-
4. The offsprings of (1)/ animals are very much esting book. (3)/ No error (4)
(2)/ dependent on (3)/ mothers for survival. [ SSC multitasking exam-2013]
(4)/ No error (5) 22.You shall get (1)/ all the informations (2)/ if you
5. We bought(1) / two dozens(2) / mangoes read this book carefully.(3)/ No error(4)
from(3) / the market.(4)
6. My cousin brother (1)/ deals in (2)/ iron. (3)/
23.Shakespeare has written (1)/many plays (2)/ as
No error (4)
well as some poetries.(3)/ No error(4)
7. When I went to the field (1)/ I saw the cattle
[SSC CHSL-2015]
(2)/ which was grazing (3)/ in our corn field.
(4)/ No error (5) 24.In India, (1)/ there are (2)/ many poors.(3)/ No
8. When I saw (1)/ him yesterday (2)/ his trousers error (4) [SSC CHSL-2015]
was torn (3)/ and his hair was dirty. (4)/No error (5) 25. The first innings (1)/ of the match (2)/ was very
9. The Indian cricket team (1)/ won the match (2)/ sensational. (3)/ No error (4) [ CGL TIER-II 2014]
by an inning. (3)/ No error (4) 26.Reading is no longer popular among the youth-
10. He gave me (1)/ two important informations ful of today. As the influence of the internet
(2) I had been waiting for (3)/ for the previous has taken over a very important and active
two months. (4)/ No error (5) hobby. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
11.This house is built of (1)/ bricks (2)/ and not of 1) among the youthful of today
stone. (3)/ No error (4) 2) very important and active hobby
12.(1) My sister / (2) has read / (3) pages after pages 3) influence of the internet
of the Bible./ (4) No error 4) No error
13. (1) The table’s legs / (2) have been / (3) 27.Bobby learnt the alphabets at the age of two.
elaborately carved./ (4) No error [SSC CGL TIER-I2015]
14.(1) The company has ordered / (2) some / (3) 1) No error 2) age of two
new equipments./ (4) No error 3) Bobby learnt the 4) alphabets at the
15.(1) It is a big blunder/(2) but we had / (3) to 28. I asked the shopkeeper (1)/ “Do you have
ignore it. / (4) No error change (2)/ for a five hundred rupees note?”(3)/
16.(1) I read the letter / (2) and made him aware/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL-2016]
(3) of its content./ (4) No error
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Nouns Handout
29. The factory complex houses a shop floor (1)/ 41. Ten kilometers are a long distance to cover
and 10 cubicles for the staff in an area (2)/ of on foot for a child. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2018]
about thousand squares metres.(3)/ No 1) Ten kilometers are 2) to cover on foot
error(4) [SSC CHSL-2016] 3) a long distance 4) for a child
30. Recently I visited Kerala (1)/ and found the
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
sceneries (2)/ to be breathtaking.(3)/ No
error(4) [SSC CHSL-2016] 42. The gentry of the town was invited. [SSC CPO-2013]
31. The Principal requested (1)/ the teacher’s 1) is invited 2) has been invited
(2)/ to monitor (3)/ and take care of the small 3) were invited 4) No improvement
children.(4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] 43. The equipment were faulty. [SSC CPO -2015]
32. I had invited (1)/ all my sister-in-laws (2)/ to 1) equipment were 2) equipments are
my son’s birthday party.(3)/ No error(4) 3) equipment was 4) No improvement
[SSC CHSL-2016] 44. Please pass me that scissors. [SSC CHSL-2016]
33. My sister-in-laws (1)/who live in Kolkata (2)/ 1) scissor 2) pair of scissor
have come to stay with us.(3)/ No error(4) 3) pair of scissors 4) No improvement
45. Fifty litres of milk are donated by the
34. Inspite of the doctor’s stern warning (1)/
committee to the orphanage every week.
Latika continued taking (2)/sugars in her
milk.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
35. They had to wait for the luggages to be put 1) is donated by the committee
into the cab before they themselves got into it. 2) are being donated by the committee
1) to be put into the cab [SSC CHSL 2019] 3) are donated by a committee
2) for the luggages 4) No substitution
3) They had to wait 46. Tons of sheep were grazing in the field.
4) before they themselves got into it [SSC CHSL-2019]
36. This furnitures has been taken on hire for 1) A flock of sheep 2) Many sheeps
the function in the college. [SSC CHSL 2019] 3) Numerous sheeps 4) No improvement
1) been taken 47. When we arrived at Jhansi station, we are
2) on hire for the function keeping our luggages in the cloak room.
3) This furnitures has 4) in the college [SSC CPO-2019]
37. I had a hard time paying the driver as I had 1) are keeping our luggage
only hundreds rupee note. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2018] 2) kept our luggages
1) paying the driver 3) kept our luggage
2) only hundreds rupee note 4) No substitution
3) I had a hard time 4) as I had 48. He turned a deaf ear on the advices of his
38. I thanked him for his advices. [CPO TIER-I 2018] parents. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
1) him 2) I thanked 1) No improvement 2) on the advice
3) advices 4) for his 3) to the advice 4) at the advices
39. These stray cattles are roaming around the 49. The news are true. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
town. [CPO TIER-I 2018] 1) are being true 2) is true
1) These 2) stray cattles 3) No substitution 4) is being true
3) the town 4) are roaming around 50. The crowd have gathered around the area to
40. The childrens are fond of climbing the mango watch the actors. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
tree in the garden. [SSC CHSL- 2018] 1) have gather around the area
1) climbing the mango tree 2) has gathered around the area
2) are fond of 3) have gathered in the area
3) in the garden 4) The childrens 4) No substitution required
PRONOUNS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions: In each of the following questions, find 15. In this novel I came across some words which
out which part of the sentence has an error. If there meaning I do not know. [SSC CPO - 2018]
is no mistake, the answer is No error. 1) came across 2) which meaning
1. One (1)/ must be (2)/ careful of (3)/ his work. 3) In this novel 4) do not know
(4)/ No error (5) 16. Everybody knows that (1)/ she is (2)/smarter
2. One should (1)/ always (2)/ take care (2)/ of than me.(3)/No error (4)
his health.(4)/No error (5) 17. He is (1)/ fatter (2)/ than me. (3)/ No error(4)
3. (1) I shall avail of/ (2) this opportunity/ (3) to [SSC CGL MULTI TAKSING -2013]
meet you there./ (4) No error. 18. My older brother,/ which you’ll / meet later,/
4. (1) Last summer I went to Shimla/ (2) and is a dentist. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
enjoyed very/ (3) much./ (4)No error. 1) is a dentist 2) meet later
5. (1) Mrs. Pratap, being a good teacher/ (2) she is 3) My older brother 4) which you’ll
selected/ (3) for the National Award./ (4) No
19.May I (1)/ know who you want (2)/ to see
error
please. (3)/ No error (4)
6. (1) Mr. Sharma, our representative,/ (2) he will
20. The boy which stole the money was caught by
attend the meeting/ (3) on our behalf./ (4)No
the police. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
error.
1) was caught 2) The boy which
7. (1) It is the best/ (2) which the government can
do/ (3) for the downtrodden./ (4)No error. 3) stole the money 4) by the police
8. This is (1)/the only pen (2)/which I bought 21. I know the cobbler which mends the shoes
yesterday. (3)/ No error (4) outside the gate of our colony.
9. (1) Was it me/ (2) who had to face/ (3) the [SSC CGL TIER I- 2018]
music?/ (4)No error. 1) I know the cobbler 2) the shoes
10.(1) If I were him/ (2) I would teach/ (3) him a 3) which mends 4) outside the gate
lesson./ (4)No error. 22. He, you and I (1)/ will manage (2)/ this problem
11.(1) I was surprised and pleased (2)/ when I was together. (3)/ No error (4)
informed of me (3) winning the contest./ (4) 23. If the teacher is good (1)/ the students (2)/ will
No error. respond (3)/ positively to them. (4)/ No error (5)
12. He was surprised at me refusing his offer.
24.The boss wanted to know (1)/ why a few of the
[SSC CPO - 2018] employees (2)/ did not submit (3)/ his
1) He was 2) at me refusing certificate. (4)/ No error (5)
3) his offer 4) surprised 25.The two brothers (1)/ always (2)/ complain (3)/
13. (1) The Ganga is a river/ (2) whose origin/ (3) against each other (4)/ No error (5)
has always been a matter of speculation./
26. The three of them shouted out to each another
(4)No error.
when the train started moving. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
14. (1) This is the road/ (2) whose inaugration/
1) shouted out to each another
(3) was done by the President./ (4)No error.
2) started moving
Pronouns Handout
3) The three of them 4) as soon as them noticed
4) when the train 37. I don’t like movies who has an unhappy ending.
27.Between you and I (1)/he probably (2)/won’t [SSC CGL TIER-II 2018]
come at all. (3)/No error(4) 1) who has 2) I don’t
28. Everyone except she have travelled by air. 3) like movies 4) an unhappy ending
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 38.It is I (1)/ who is to blame (2)/ for this bad
1) travelled by air 2) she have situation. (3)/ No error (4)
3) No error 4) Everyone except 39. Kambli is one of the players (1)/ who has been
29.None of these two principals (1)/has been selected (2)/ for the test match. (3)/ No error (4)
looking after (2)/his college well. (3) / No 40. Each of the students in the computer class(1)/
error(4) has to type (2)/ their own research paper this
30.The Chairman and the Managing Director (1)/ semester. (3)/ No error (4)
were asked to sink (2)/ his differences and (3)/ 41.He is a university professor (1)/ but of his three
settle the issues amicably. (4)/ No error (5) sons (2)/ neither has any merit. (3)/ No error (4)
31.Every clerk and (1)/ every officer (2)/ were 42.All the young boys and girls / in the family / will
sincere in discharging their (3)/ duties honestly. try his luck / in the card games tonight
(4)/ No error (5) [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
32. Last year the UK saw it’s first child diagnosed 1) in the card games tonight
with internet addiction. [SSC CPO - 2018] 2) in the family
1) Last year 2) the UK saw 3) will try his luck
3) it’s first child 4) diagnoed with 4) All the young boys and girls
QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS BANK and SSC 43.I am (1)/ your’s (2)/ affectionate son. (3)/ No error (4)
EXAMINATIONS 44.It was him (1)/ who came running (2)/ into the
33.All companies must (1)/ send its annual report classroom. (3)/ No error (4)
to (2)/ its shareholders twenty-one-days (3)/ 45.May I know (1)/ to who (2)/ I am speaking? (3)/
before the Annual General Body Meeting. (4)/ No error (4)
No error (5) 46. My uncle forced (1)/ my friend and I (2)/ to stay
34. My friend / who’s leg / was fractured, / has back. (3)/ No error. (4)
recovered. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] [SSC CGL MULTI TAKSING -2013]
1) My friend 2) has recovered 47. Each one of you (1)/ must make up their mind
3) was fractured 4) who’s leg (2)/as I did. (3)/ No error (4) [CGL TIER-I -2013]
35. Me and my friends / often go / to the cinema / 48. It is I (1)/ who is responsible (2)/ for the delay.
together. [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021] (3)/ No error (4) [ CGL TIER-I -2015]
1) to the cinema 2)often go 49.There is no question(1)/ of me failing (2)/ in the
3) Me and my friends 4) together examination.(3)/ No error(4)
36.The students stopped / their chatter / as soon [SSC CHSL -2016]
as them noticed / the teacher enter the 50. My younger sister (1)/ is much smarter (2)/
classroom. [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021] than me.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL -2016]
1) The students stopped 51. He told me the same (1)/ story which he told
2) the teacher enter the classroom (2)/ you yesterday.(3)/ No error(4)
3) their chatter [SSC CHSL -2016]

ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Pronouns Handout
52. He is the same man which I saw yesterday at 60. He was so afraid that his knees knocked one
the gate. [SSC CPO - 2018] another.
1) He is 2) the same man 1) one against 2) each other
3) at the gate 4) which I saw 3) both 4) No improvement
53. The two men were (1)/ quarreling with one 61. This is one of the best novels that have
another (2)/claiming the same watch as their appeared this year.
own. (3)/ No error(4) [CGL TIER-1 2017] 1) that 2) that has
Direction: In the following questions, some parts 3) to have 4) No improvement
of the sentences have errors and some are 62. He, I, she and they cooked the food.
correct. Find out which part of a sentence has [SSC GRADE-III 2013]
an error. The number of that part is your
1) I, he, she and they cooked the food.
answer. If a sentence is free from errors, your
answer is No error. 2) They, I, he and she cooked the food.
54. The lions kill the animals and eat his meat. 3) He, she, they and I cooked the food.
[SSC CPO -2015] 4) No improvement
1) The lions 2) and eat his meat 63. Any of these two books is good.
3) kill the animals 4) No error [SSC CGL TIER-I 2014]
55. Who do you think I met? [SSC CGL TIER-1 -2015] 1) Any of this 2) Either of these
1) Who 2) No error 3) Any other of this 4) No improvement
3) do you think 4) I met?
64. The greatest fear which is scaring of the world
56.This is the girl whose brother is a doctor.
today is global warming. [SSC CGL TIER-II
[SSC CPO -2015]
2014]
1) is a doctor 2) This is the girl
1) which had scared of the world
3) No error 4) Whose brother
2) that scared off the world
57. Orwell is one of those authors who do his best
3) that scares the world
to irritate the reader. [SSC CPO -2015]
4) No improvement
1) Orwell is one of those 2) No error
65. Gauri was waiting for Hema and I.
3) who do his best 4) to irritate the reader
58. I do not know who you consider to be the best
1) Gauri was waiting for Hema and me
dancer. [SSC CGL -2015]
2) Gauri were waiting for Hema and me
1) I do not know 2) who you consider
3) Gauri were waiting for Hema and I
3) to be the best dancer 4) No error
4) No improvement
Direction : In the below questions, a sentence / a
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives 66. She came home to meet I and mine family.
are given to the bold part which will improve [SSC CGL TIER II-2019]
the sentence. Choose the correct alternative 1) me and mine 2) myself and mine
and mark corresponding to it. In case no 3) No improvement 4) me and my
improvement is needed, mark corresponding 67. Both himself and his relations will be invited.
to “No improvement”. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2014]
59. This is the student which won the first prize in 1) you 2) she
the recitation. [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020] 3) he 4) No improvement
1) whose won 2) whom won
3) who won 4) No substitution required
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Pronouns Handout
68. I know the girl that sells flowers on the pavement. 73. The investigation revealed that both of they
[SSC CPO-2019] had given false information to obtain the
1) who 2) No substitution certificates. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
3) which 4) what 1) revealed that both of them
69. It was him who encouraged I when I was feeling 2) reveals that how they both
low. [SSC CGL TIER I-2019] 3) reveal that them both
1) him who encourages me 4) No substitution required
2) No substitution required 74. Its time we left for the airport
3) he who encouraged me [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
4) he who encouraged I 1) It's 2) It was 3) It has 4) It
70. He was surprised at me refusing to accept his 75.Nobody was interested in the fish who Gopal
offer. [SSC CGL TIER I-2018] had catch from the river. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2021]
1) No improvement 2) at me to refusing 1) which Gopal had caught
3) at my refusing 4) on me refusing 2) no improvement required
71.Meera has a friend who parents live in Dubai. 3) who Gopal had caught
[SSC CGL TIER I-2018] 4) which Gopal had catch
1) has a friend which parents live
2) have a friend whom parents live
3) has a friend whose parents live
4) No improvement
72. It is I who am responsible for the success of the
organisation. [SSC CGL TIER II-2020]
1) No improvement required
2) It is me who am
3) It is I which is 4) It is me that is

ADJECTIVES
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions (1-46): In each of the following 17.Bose is (1)/more popular than (2)/ any student
questions find out which part of sentence has an in the class.(3)/ No error (4) [ CGL TIER-1 2012]
error. If there is no mistake the answer is No error. 18.Miss. Rama Devi has (1)/two elephants, ten horses
1. The Headmaster said that (1)/ Sachin was (2)/ and as much as fifty cars. (3)/No error (4)
capable of doing (2)/ more better work. (3)/ [SSC FCI GRADE-3 2012]
No error (4) 19.The dress that the (1)/ girl wore was (2)/ more
2. Sita is (1)/ more braver (2)/ than any other girl attractive than the other girls. (3)/ No error(4)
(3)/ in the class. (4)/ No error (5) [SSC CGL TIER-1 2013]
3. Swami Vivekananda is (1)/ the most wisest (2)/ 20.This is not (1)/ a worth reading book (2)/ so don’t
person in India. (3)/ No error (4) read it. (3)/ No error(4) [SSC CPO-2014]
4. Gold is (1)/ more precious (2)/ than any metal. 21.She has married (1)/ a young tall (2)/ Australian
(3)/ No error (4) accountant.(3)/ No error (4) [SSC CPO-2014]
5. Mr. Nehru was (1)/ a (2)/ most unique (3)/ 22.The suggestion given by him (1)/ is as bad, if
personality. (4)/ No error (5) not worst (2)/ than the one suggested by you.
6. This is (1)/ a (2)/ most (3)/ perfect solution. (4)/ (3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
No error (5) 23.Not much (1)/ people realize (2)/ his sincerity.
7. There (1)/ were (2)/ no less (3)/ than fifty men. (3)/ No error (4) [SSC STENO-2016]
(4)/ No error (5) 24.Each child (1)/ was given a (2)/red beautiful bal-
8. The nearer (1)/ the church (2)/ the (3)/ further loon. (3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL-2016]
from god. (4)/ No error (5) 25.It is best (1)/ to be silent (2)/ than to speak in
9. The climate (1)/ of Bangalore is (2)/ better than anger.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL-2016]
Hyderabad. (3)/ No error (4)
26.The Statesman has the (1)/ larger circulation
10.(1) There is not many traffic/(2) along the (2)/ of all English dailies. (3)/ No error(4)
street/(3) where I live./(4) No error
[SSC CGL-2016]
11.(1) Her black long/(2) hair adds/(3) glamour to
27.The author said during the press conference
her looks./(4) No error
(1)/ that there were (2)/two farther volumes to
12.(1) He does not have/(2) some money to buy a be published. (3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL-2016]
new machine so he is/(3) anxious./(4) No error
28.There is (1)/ few time (2)/ for preparation.(3)/
13.(1) Ram is as good,/(2) if not better than/(3)
No error(4) [SSC CGL-2016]
they./(4) No error
29.The man is (1)/ the most tallest (2)/ of the group.
14.I found (1)/the two first chapters of the book
(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL-2016]
(2)/ particularly interesting.(3)/ No error (4)
30.The doctor says that (1)/ the patient will recover
15.Thanks to medical research (1)/ our lives have
(2)/ in few days. (3)/ No error(4) [CGL-2016]
become (2)/ healthier and long. (3)/ No error(4)
16.The entire class (1)/has praised Kiran (2)/ for 31.With little creativity and hard work (1)/ the
his bravery and wisdom, (3)/but he is wiser project could have been (2)/ successfully
than brave.(4)/No error(5) completed.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL-2016]
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Adjectives Handout
32.The population of Mumbai (1)/ is greater than 43. My friend has started a restaurant in a wooden
(2)/ in any city in the USA.(3)/ No error(4) big building in Manali. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
[SSC CHSL-2016] 1) in Manali
33.Everybody knows (1)/ that Bhutan is the most 2) in a wooden big building
peaceful (2)/ of all other countries of the 3) My friend has started 4) a restaurant
world.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL TIER I-2017] 44. Nikhil is more braver than Sushant who is afraid
34.Little knowledge of playing volleyball (1)/that of the dark. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
she possessed proved to be (2)/ helpful at the 1) more braver than 2) Nikhil is
time of inaugural match.(3)/ No error(4)
3) who is afraid 4) of the dark
[SSC CGL TIER I-2017]
45. Deepak said he would pack few things he had
35. My house(1) / is more(2) / spacious than(3) / and vacate the hostel room the next day.
my sister.(4) [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
[ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
36. If he wants(1) / farther information,(2) / send
1) the next day
him(3) / to me.(4) [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
2) Deepak said he would pack
37. We can see much changes in Government
3) pack few things he had
schools these days. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
4) and vacate the hostel room
1) in Government schools 2) We can see
46. He is more smarter than his brother though he
3) much changes 4) these days
does not earn much money.
38. According to a recent study, drinking green tea
thrice a week is associated with a longest and
healthy life. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 1) than his brother 2) He is more smarter
1) drinking green tea thrice a week 3) much money 4) though he does not earn
2) a longest and healthy life Direction: In the below questions, a sentence / a
3) is associated with part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are
given to the bold part which will improve the
4) According to a recent study
sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark
39. You must make a choice immediately because
there is few time left. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
needed, mark corresponding to “No improvement”.
1) because there is 2) You must make
47.Luckily we’ve got the few minutes to spare.
3) few time left 4) a choice immediately
[SSC GRADE -III 2012]
40.No least than fifty participants were present for
1) quite few 2) a little
the singing competition.
3) a few 4) No improvement
[ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
48.He found a wooden broken chair in the room.
1) No least than 2) the singing competition
[SSC GRADE -III 2013]
3) fifty participants were 4) present for
41. He likes to put all the garbage into a black small 1) wooden and broken chair
bag . [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 2) broken wooden chair
1) into a 2) all the garbage 3) broken and wooden chair
3) He like to put 4) black small bag 4) No improvement
42. It was a really bad movie- a worse movie I’ve 49.Both of them are good, but this is the best of
ever seen in my life. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] the two. [SSC CHSL-2015]
1) in my life 2) I’ve ever seen 1) No improvement 2) better
3) was a really 4) a worse 3) much better 4) good
50.We’ve got a new big house. [SSC CHSL-2015] 59. Of Rama and Usha the later is the most
1) big new house 2) house big new responsible. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
3) No improvement 4) should write to you 1) the later is more 2) No substitution.
51. I couldn’t got some sleep because the people 3) the latter is the more
in the next room were talking very loudly. 4) the latter is most
[ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 60. Our cook puts too many salt in the food.
1) couldn’t get some sleep 1) No improvement [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
2) couldn’t get any sleep 2) putting too much
3) couldn’t got any sleep 3) puts too much 4) puts very much
4) No substitution 61. Of the two plans submitted by the architect,
52. I think she would be much more happier in her this is the one more likely to be accepted.
hometown. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
1) more happier 2) much happier 1) much likely 2) No substitution required
3) No improvement 4) most happiest 3) most likely 4) most likelihood
53.The Kadampuzha Devi is worth seeing temple 62. This TV channel has a larger viewership from
in Kerala. [SSC CHSL -2016] another channel. [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
1) one of the worth seeing temples 1) from the other channel
2) a temple worth seeing 2) from any other channel
3) a temple of worth being seen 3) than any other channel
4) No improvement 4) No substitution required
54.I have a few eggs in the fridge, so we need to go 63. This is one of the most remarkable cases of all
the market to buy them. [SSC CGL TIER I-2017] others. [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
1) the few 2) few 1) No substitution required
3) little 4) No improvement 2) of all 3) of other all
55.She is the best and wisest girl in the class. 4) all of others
1) best and wisest [SSC CGL TIER I-2017] 64. He dreams big than his friends.
2) a best and a wisest [SSC CHSL TIER I-2021]
3) the best and the wisest 4) No improvement 1) bigger 2)more big 3)biggest 4) most big
56.The people of Japan are wiser than America. 65. Show me the better dress in the shop.
[SSC CGL TIER I-2017] [SSC CHSL TIER I-2021]
1) wiser than that of America 1) a good 2) a better 3) the good 4) the best
2) wiser than those of America 66. Robin has less marbles than George.
3) wiser to that of America [SSC CHSL TIER I-2021]
4) No improvement 1) enough marbles 2) few marbles
57.William Shakespeare is the greatest of all 3) fewer marbles 4) lower marbles
other writers. [SSC CGL TIER I-2017] 67. Rhea and Heena are both great dancers but
1) all the 2) any other Rhea is the best. [SSC CHSL TIER I-2021]
3) the other 4) No improvement 1) and yet both of are equally good at it
58. He is a good singer of the two. [CGL TIER-I 2019] 2) but Rhea is good
1) the good singer 2) the better singer 3) but Rhea is better
3) the best singer 4) No substitution 4) but Rhea is one of the best
68. When I met the couple yesterday I noticed that 72.A school teacher earns fewer salary from a
the wife was more taller than her husband. college lecturer. [SSC CHSL TIER I-2020]
[SSC CGL TIER I-2020] 1) a lower salary than
1) much tallest 2) much tall 2) No substitution required
3) No substitution 4) taller 3) fewer salary than 4) less salary from
69. Sameer gave very less information to Muneer 73.This mango tree yields lot of mangoes every
about the progress of the work. year. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
[SSC CGL TIER I-2020] 1) a lot of
1) gave very little information 2) No improvement required
2) No substitution 3) a lot 4) the lot of
3) gave very less informations 74. You must start your work without some farther
4) give very less information delay. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
70.Clearing the entrance examination for 1) much far delay
universities abroad was the biggest challenge 2) any further delay
of my life. [SSC CHSL TIER I-2020] 3) any farther delay
1) has been bigger 2) had been the big 4) No improvement required
3) is the bigger 4) No substitution 75. Prashant is better from more other players of
71. I want to buy this book. Please give me any our school. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
money. [SSC CHSL TIER I-2020] 1) from many other 2) than most other
1) some money 2) less money 3) No improvement 4) than more other
3) No substitution 4) little money

ADVERBS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions(1-38): In each of the following 14. The trainer revised (1)/ his work thorough (2)/
questions, find out which part of the sentence has so that no one (3)/ could find fault with it. (4)/
an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is No No error (5)
error. 15. He was a (1)/ well known economist (2)/ who
1. After toiling very hardly (1)/ over a long period usual wrote (3)/ for international journals. (4)/
of time(2)/ he found that people recognized No error (5)
him as a successful person. (3)/ No error (4) 16. The old man felled (1)/ some of the trees in
2. People invent new machines (1)/ when they the garden (2)/ with hardly no effort at all. (3)/
(2)/ think independent. (3)/ No error (4) No error (4)
3. Inspite of working (1)/ very neat and careful 17. She is (1)/ considered as (2)/ the best student
(2)/ he could not win (3)/ even the third prize. of my class. (3)/ No error (4)
(4)/ No error (5) 18. I regard (1)/ my father (2)/ my role model.(3)/
4. He walked (1)/ quick so that (2)/ he would not No error (4)
(3)/ be late. (4)/ No error (5) 19. He is niggard (1)/ and saves each (2)/ and every
5. He is enough kind (1)/ to help everybody (2)/ paise.(3)/ No error (4)
in need. (3)/ No error (4) 20. I am coming directly (1)/ to my office(2)/ from
6. The student came (1)/ to the classroom lately the station.(3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL-2016]
(2)/ and was punished by the teacher. (3)/ No 21. He only plays a subsidiary (1)/ role in the
error (4) management(2)/ of this organization.(3)/ No
7. They were exceptional (1)/ good orators, so error(4) [SSC CHSL-2016]
all of us (2)/ listened to them very attentively. 22. I learnt to adapt quickly to new schools because
(3)/ No error (4) we moved to new places quite frequent.
8. You have (1)/ acted nobler (2)/ than all of us. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
(3)/ No error (4) 1) I learnt to adapt quickly
9. The manager has sent (1)/ many reminders to 2) we moved to new places
Mr. Rao (2)/ to repay the loan but (3)/has not 3) quite frequent
received no reply.(4)/ No error (5) 4) to new schools
10. Though my father spent (1)/ a lot of money on 23. Found in many parts of India, the frangipani
(2)/ our education he refused to (3)/ give us tree is a small, low –branching tree which is
no pocket money. (4)/ No error (5) especial used for several medicinal purposes.
11. Progress is impossible (1)/ without change, [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
and those (2)/ who cannot change their minds
1) a small, low –branching tree
(3)/ cannot change nothing.(4)/ No error (5)
2) Found in many parts
12. Since this foreign bank has (1)/ not performed
very good this year (2)/ it will not be setting 3) The frangipani tree is
(3)/ up any new branch. (4)/ No error (5) 4) which is especial used
13. When he found out that (1)/ the girl had 24. They made her as the Chairperson of their
escaped (2)/ he was absolute (3)/ irritated and bank. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
furious. (4)/ No error (5) 1) No error 2) as the Chairperson
3) of their bank 4) They made her
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Adverbs Handout
25. I don’t recognise none of the politicians who 35. I remember vivid / the last road trip / we had /
have been invited to be the speakers today. before the pandemic hit. [SSC CHSL 2021]
1) the speakers today [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 1) remember vivid
2) invited to be 2) before the pandemic hit
3) the politicians who have been 3) we had 4) the last road trip
4) I don’t recognise none of 36. The mother loving looked / at her baby / as the
26. They can’t hardly believe that Article 370 is no nurse / brought her in. [SSC CHSL 2021]
longer valid in Jammu and Kashmir. 1) at her baby
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 2) The mother loving looked
1) is no longer valid 3) brought her in 4) as the nurse
2) in Jammu and Kashmir. 37. The careful crafted personality / of Anahita /
3) that Article 370 did not help her much / in the electoral
4) They can’t hardly believe campaign. [SSC CHSL 2021]
27. The old man climbed seven floors with hardly 1) The careful crafted personality
no effort at all. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 2) in the electoral campaign
1) climed 2) at all 3) did not help her much 4) of Anahita
3) The old man 4) hardly no effort 38. At one time birds and animals lived peaceful
28. The army(1) / marched fearless (2)/ towards together. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2021]
(3)/ the enemy cantonment.(4) 1) peaceful together 2) At one time
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] 3) No error 4) birds and animals lived
29. We are(1)/ yet living(2)/ in the same(3)/ Direction: In the below questions, a sentence / a
house.(4) [SSC CHSL 2020] part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are
30. Get up from your place / slow, and / turn given to the bold part which will improve the
around!. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark
1) Get up from your place corresponding to it. In case no improvement is
2) turn around needed, mark corresponding to “No
3) slow and 4) No error improvement”.
31. I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses. 39. This machine looks good but is very badly
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] designed and doesn’t work good.
1) two dresses 2) I did not 1) not working good
3) of the 4) buy neither 2) doesn’t work well 3) not work well
32. The birds flew / fastly above / as we stood / on 4) No correction required
our terrace. [SSC CHSL 2021] 40. A shrewd man could only see through the trick.
1) on our terrace 2) as westood [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013]
3) fastly above 4) The birds flew 1) Only a shrewd man could see the trick throguh.
33. The thief / entered the house, / in the middle 2) Only a shrewd man could see through the
of the night, / quiet. [SSC CHSL 2021] trick
1) entered the house 3) Through the trick a shrewd man could only see
2) in the middle of the night 4) No improvement
3) The thief 4) quiet 41. Your previous project was only failed because
34. The students / and the teachers / worked you did not persevere yourself in it.
hardly / to make the event a success. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2014]
[SSC CHSL 2021] 1) failed only because you did not persevere.
1) The students 2) failed only because you did not persevere
2) and their teachers for it
3) to make the event a success 3) only failed because you did not persevere.
4) worked hardly 4) No improvement
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Adverbs Handout
42. There were so many children at the party that 51. The chairman appointed her as a secretary as
it was hardly impossible to keep a count. she is efficient. [SSC CGL TIER-1 2017]
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] 1) No improvement 2) as secretary
1) hardly possible for keeping 3) a secretary 4) secretary
2) hardly impossible keeping 52. The children trying hardly and learnt the
3) hardly possible to keep poems. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
4) No improvement 1) No improvement2) hardly trying
43. Sunil was acting strange when I saw him. 3) tried hard 4) hardly tried
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] 53. You will have to pay heavy for your crimes.
1) strangely 2) stranger [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
3) more strange 4) No improvement 1) to pay heavily 2) No improvement
44. He only married her for her money. 3) to be paying heavily 4) to paid heavily
[SSC CPO-2015] 54. She was so tall to reach the top shelf.
1) He married her for her money only [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
2) He married her only for her money 1) tall enough to 2) No improvement
3) No improvement 3) so tall that 4) too tall for
4) Only for her money he married her 55. His large income was still insufficiently to
45. Shut the window; it is fairly cold. meet the growing demands of his family.
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2015] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
1) quiet 2) quite 1) No improvement.
3) rather 4) No improvement 2) was still insufficient
46. Listen attention to what I say. 3) have been still insufficient
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] 4) was being yet insufficient
1) attentively 2) attend 56. The flowers smell so sweetly that I want to
3) attentive 4) No improvement pluck them. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
47.Sheela was reprimanded by the school Marshall 1) smell so sweet 2) No improvement
for coming lately to school. 3) smelling so sweetly
[SSC STENOGRAPHER 2016] 4) will smell so sweet
1) to school lately 2) late to school 57. It has been raining very hardly since morning.
3) to school later 4) No improvement [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
48. Kunal looked very manliness in his police 1) is been raining very hardly
uniform. [SSC STENOGRAPHER 2016] 2) No improvement
1) menliness 2) man-like 3) have been raining very hardly
3) manly 4) No improvement 4) has been raining very hard
49. It is essential thorough cleaning the mixer 58. In an examination, it is more important to
after each batch. [SSC CHSL 2016] answer accurately than a quick finish .
1) to clean thoroughly [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
2) to through clean 1) to quick finishing 2) No improvement
3) to cleaning thoroughly 3) to finish quickly 4) finish quickly
4) No improvement 59. Despite living in the same neighbourhood, we
50. Everyday we have usually dinner at 8 o’ clock. only did not greet each other. [SSC CHSL 2020]
[SSC CHSL 2016] 1) still 2) mainly
1) usually have 3) even 4) No improvement
2) have usual 60. He ran most happily to receive his father.
3) have had usually [SSC CHSL 2021]
4) No improvement 1) happier 2) happily
3) more happily 4) happy
CONJUNCTIONS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions: In each of the following questions, 14. He was too tired that (1)/ he could not cross
find out which part of the sentence has an error. (2)/ the street even with (3)/ the help of a
If there is no mistake, the answer is No error. porter.(4)/ No error (5)
1. Unless you do not (1)/ labour hard, (2)/ you 15. He not only comes here(1)/ for shopping but
will not pass. (3)/ No error (4) also for (2)/ having a glimpse of (3)/ the
2. Unless he does not return (1)/ all the library extremely beautiful sales girl.(4)/ No error(5)
books, (2)/ he will not be (3)/ relieved from 16. My elder brother (1)/ asked me (2)/ that what I
the service. (4)/ No error (5) was doing. (3)/ No error(4)
[SSC Data entry operator-2012]
3. Though she was sick (1)/ but (2)/ she went to
work. (3)/ No error (4) 17. Our vacation is (1)/between 12 May (2)/ to 12
June.(3)/ No error (4) [SSC staff exam-2013]
4. Although winter in Kashmir is cold (1)/ but it is
18. The college library is (1)/not only equipped
pleasant (2)/ in many ways. (3)/ No error (4)
with (2)/very good books but also with the
5. Because he is a learned person (1)/ so he is latest journals.(3)/ No error (4) [SSC CPO-2014]
(2)/ respected by all. (3)/ No error (4)
19. Neither he or his wife has arrived.
6. As he is rich, (1)/ so he spends (2)/ lavishly. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
(3)/ No error (4) 1) has arrived 2) Neither he
7. Work hard (1)/ lest you will (2)/ fail.(3)/ No 3) No error 4) or his wife
error (4) 20. Professor Lal teaches both history as well as
8. Be careful (1)/ lest he should not (2)/ deceive literature each semester. [SSC CPO-2015]
you. (3)/ No error (4) 1) Professor Lal teaches
9. The child is (1)/ very precocious he (2)/ not 2) No error
only speaks (3)/ English but also Tamil. (4)/ No 3) each semester
error (5) 4) both history as well as literature
10. The manager of the bank was busy; (1)/ so he 21. The plane was too (1)/ far away that it was (2)/
asked them to come and (2)/ see him between just a dot in the sky. (3)/ No error(4)
two to three in the afternoon. (3)/ No error (4) [SSC CHSL-2016]
11. He is no other man (1)/ except (2)/ my brother 22. The reason for (1)/his failure is because (2)/he
who has voluntarily extended all possible help didn’t study at all.(3)/ No error(4)
(3)/ for completion of my venture. (4)/ No error (5) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
12. Both Ramesh(1)/ as well as his wife (2)/ are 23. No sooner did we receive your message when
determined to work out (3)/ some changes in we heaved a sigh of relief.
the plan. (4)/ No error (5) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
13. Seldom or (1)/ ever have I turned (2)/ a beggar 1) did we receive 2) a sigh of relief
away without (3)/ giving him some alms. (4)/ 3) your message 4) when we heaved
No error (5)

ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Conjunctions Handout
24. No sooner did the dark clouds gather in the sky 1) in case of
when the electricity was switched off. 2) her own carelessness
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 3) She lost a big career
1) in the sky 4) from a known showroom
2) the dark clouds gather 33. She got two quick promotions in order that she
3) when the electricity was switched off has good communication skills
4) No sooner did [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
25. Scarcely she had heard the news when she 1) two quick promotions
fainted [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 2) she has good communication skills
1) she fainted 2) when 3) in order that
3) heard the news 4) Scarcely she had 4) She got
26. Hardly he had stepped out of the house when 34. Until I was (1)/ still a little weak, (2)/ I decided
a tree fell on the roof. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] to walk home (3)/ from the metro station.(4)
1) out of 2) Hardly he had [SSC CHSL 2020]
3) when a tree 4) fell on the roof 35.The sports day events (1)/ will be conducted
27. No sooner did / the child start crying / then the (2)/ from 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (3)/ on
mother / hugged him. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] Saturday.(4) [SSC CHSL 2020]
1) hugged him 2) No sooner did 36.Notwithstanding we were (1)/ all busy that
3) then the mother 4) the child start crying weekend (2)/ we had to (3)/ cancel the outing.
28. The reason for visiting Meerut was because (4) [SSC CHSL 2020]
my mother needed to be looked after. 37. This dog seems / to be very ferocious, /
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] otherwise, / it is harmless.
1) to be looked after 2) The reason for visiting [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
3) was because 4) my mother needed 1) otherwise 2) to be very ferocious
29. He gave such a long speech but everybody felt 3) it is harmless 4) This dog seems
bored. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] Direction: In the below questions, a sentence / a
1) felt bored 2) a long speech part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives
3) He gave such 4) but everybody are given to the bold part which will improve
30. You must be careful about what you say as you the sentence. Choose the correct alternative
meet her. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] and mark corresponding to it. In case no
1) about what you say 2) You must be careful improvement is needed, mark corresponding
3) as you 4) meet her to “No improvement”.
31. Even Sharat tried his best, he could not clear 38. Make haste lest you should not miss the train.
all the examination papers in one attempt. 1) should missed 2) should miss
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 3) will not miss 4) will miss
1) he could not clear 5) No correction is required
2) Even Sharat tried his best 39. Instead of his busy and hard life he still retains
3) all the examination papers freshness and robustness.
4) in one attempt 1) instead 2) instead of
32. She lost a big order from a known showroom in 3) inspite of
case of her own carelessness. 4) except of
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 5) No correction required
40. As soon as the peon rings the first bell then all 1) sat onto a chair then
the students assemble on the playground for 2) No substitution
prayer. 3) sat on the chair when
1) then all the students 2) then the students 4) sit in the chair when
3) all the students 4) all the students then 49. No soon the Chief Minister step in than the
5) No correction required bomb exploded. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
41. It was very hot last year that the roads used to 1) No sooner did the Chief Minister
be empty in the afternoon. 2) No sooner does the Chief Minister
1) being so hot 2) was so hot 3) No soon had the Chief Minister
3) had been very hot 4) was much hotter 4) No Improvement
5) No correction required 50. Hardly had we stepped out of the building then
42. The problem was so complicated to be solved we get drenched. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
in a day. [SSC GRADE -II 2013] 1) when we got 2) than we got
1) too 2) very 3) that we are getting
3) much 4) No improvement 4) No substitution required
43. The actor is out of jail, and not exactly a free 51. Scarcely had he gone out than a client came to
man, since he will be under house arrest for an meet him. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
additional 90 days. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013] 1) he had go out when
1) if not exactly a free man 2) he had gone out than
2) but not exactly a free man 3) No improvement
4) had he gone out when
3) though exactly a free man
52. So much as you behave like this, the decision
4) No improvement
of the management against you cannot be
44. You cannot pass as long as you study.
revoked. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
1) As long to 2) As long as
1) provided 2) unless
3) As much to 4) No improvement
3) less 4) No improvement
53. It would be wise to accept the company’s offer
45. As I am suffering from fever so grant me leave lest you should regret later.[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
for two days. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] 1) lest you shall not regret
1) and grant me 2) please grant me 2) No substitution
3) grant myself 4) No improvement 3) lest you would regret
46. As soon as I saw the ferocious dog than I ran 4) lest you should not regret
away. [SSC CHSL -2016] 54. She has no other hobby but that of collecting
1) No sooner than I saw coins. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
2) No sooner has I seen 1) no other hobby than
3) No sooner did I see 2) No substitution
4) No improvement 3) no another hobby but
47. One minute they’re all sweet but caring and 4) not other hobbies but
the next minute they stab you in the back. 55. The assignment was so difficult for Mohit to
[SSC CHSL -2016] do on his own. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
1) if 2) and 3) only 4) nor 1) was too difficult
48. Hardly had he sit on the chair than it broke. 2) was so much difficult
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 3) No substitution 4) were so difficult
56. The song was so moving as all eyes became 1) However my nieces
wet. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 2) No substitution required
1) then 2) that 3) Nevertheless my niece
3) No substitution required 4) when 4) Although my niece’s
57. She was too startled at first saying something, 65. Such was his performance that the audience
but finally she blurted out the truth. gave a standing ovation. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) saying anything [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 1) So was 2) Much was
2) No substitution required 3) No substitution required
3) say something 4) Such as
4) to say anything 66. Although the children studied hard, but they
58. I will not go to the party lest you will promise could not understand the topic without the
to accompany me. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] help of the teacher [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) if you will 2) No improvement 1) Although the children studied hard, they
3) until you should 4) unless you 2) No substitution
59. She was smiling but looking pleased about 3) Although the children had study hard, but
something. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] they
1) but look 2) and looked 4) Although the children have studied hard,
3) so looking 4) No improvement but they
60. But for their valour, they would have been 67. I cannot help you if you tell me your problem.
defeated. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] [SSC CHSL TIER-I 2021]
1) No improvement 2) Except with their 1) No substitution required
3) But about their 4) Because of their 2) unless you don’t tell me
61. The Head has been so busy to go through these 3) until you don’t tell me
files and resolve the matter. 4) unless you tell me
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 68. Unless you carry a Covid-19 negative report,
1) such busy to go through you can travel by air. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
2) too busy to go through 1) Only 2) Provided
3) No improvement 3) No improvement required
4) too so busy to go through 4) Until
62. Each dancer performed very well that it was 69. These shoes are cheap as well durable.
difficult to judge who the best was. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 1) more cheaper than durable
1) so well that 2) such very well that 2) both cheap and durable
3) No improvement 4) such well that 3) No improvement required
63. She was so tired to work any longer. 4) neither cheaper nor durable
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 70. This work is much heavy to do by one person
1) so tired to not work single-handedly. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
2) so tiring to work 1) too heavy to do
3) No improvement 4) too tired to work 2) too heavy to be done
64. In spite of my niece’s dog Casper is very 3) much heavy to be done
mischievous, he is lovable. 4) No improvement required
INVERSION, SUPERFLUOUS
EXPRESSIONS & PARALLELISM
HANDOUT / TIER-I
INVERSION: 18. Scarcely she had heard the news when she
Directions(1-16): Rewrite the following sentences fainted. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
after correcting the underlined part. A) she fainted B) when
1. Not a word he spoke when he heard the news C) heard the news D) Scarcely she had
of his son’s demise. 19. Hardly he had stepped out of the house when a
2. Never in the history of India we find such a feeling tree fell on the roof. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
of nationalism. A) out of B) Hardly he had
3. Little we know about his miserable condition. C) when a tree D) fell on the roof
4. Only the day before yesterday we saw him. Direction: Improve the part in bold of the
5. Hardly I saw him intendly when he ran away. sentence.
6. Only then I understood what I had done. 20. Not only they went to see a film, but also had
7. Under no circumstance we can allow such dinner out. [SSC Section Officer-1997]
blatant act of corruption. A) Not only did they go
8. Seldom we go to our native village. B) They didn’t go not only
9. Never I go to his place and I find him very egoist C) They not only went
and self-praising. D) No improvement
10. No sooner the government enacted the Hindu 21. Scarcely had he left the place when his friend
Marriage Act than the condition of Hindu came. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2016]
women started getting better. A) He had scarcely leave
11. Seldom I have seen such a beautiful B) He had left scarcely
monument. C) He scarcely had left
12. Hardly he knows anything about the political D) No improvement
situation of his native state. 22. Neither I nor my friend live here.
13. Under no circumstance I can accept your [SSC Statistical Investigators-2007]
proposal. A) Neither I do nor does my friend
14. On no condition, I will sell my land. B) Neither do I nor does my friend
15. So well he organized the party that everyone C) Neither I live nor does my friend
was left spell-bounded.
D) No improvement
Direction: Spot the error in the following
23. Seldom do we find so many birds nesting during
questions
this season. [SSC CHSL TIER 1 2020]
16. No sooner (A)/I had spoken, (B)/than he
A) No substitution required
left.(C)/ No error(D) [SSC Section Officer-2001]
B) Seldom does we find
17. Seldom we have been (A)/ treated in such (B)/
C) Seldom we do find
a rude manner.(C)/ No error(D)
D) Seldom did we found
[SSC CHSL-2016]

Inversion, Superfluous, Parallelism Handout
24. No soon the Chief Minister step in than the 38. (A) She said,/(B) ‘Delhi is comparatively/(C)
bomb exploded. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] colder than Mumbai.’/(D) No error
A) No sooner did the Chief Minister 39. (A) The Mughal Empire made/(B) a big blunder/
B) No sooner does the Chief Minister (C) by letting the British set up the East India
Company. /(D) No error
C) No soon had the Chief Minister
40. (A) My English is equally/(B) as good as/(C)
D) No Improvement
yours./(D) No error
SUPERFLUOUS EXPRESSIONS:
41. (A) No matter how much you spend,/(B) we will
Direction: In each of the following questions, find
reimburse back/(C) all your expenditure./(D)
out which part of the sentence has an error. If
No error
there is no mistake, the answer is No error.
42. (A) The victim was persuaded/(B) to recall back
25. (A) A cool light breeze was blowing /(B) and it
what had happened with her/(C) but she was
soon put the child/(C) to sleep./(D) No error
unable to recollect anything./(D) No error
26. (A) Do you have sufficient /(B) enough money
43. (A) The thief fled away/(B) as the night was
to buy/(C) this dress?/(D) No error
dark/(C) and the roads were deserted with not
27. (A) To our amazement /(B) the speed of the car
a single check post placed anywhere./(D) No error
increased/(C) when it approached near the toll
44. (A) You are requested to kindly/(B) submit all
tax counter./(D) No error
the documents/(C) before the 30th of next
28. (A)Corruption is such a problem/(B) that is
month./(D) No error
found/(C) universally everywhere. /(D)
45. (A) You must mend your ways/(B) lest you
No error.
should/(C) not fall in any trap./(D) No error
29. (A) Suppose if the driver doesn’t come,/ (B)
46. (A) The pre-recorded /(B) statement of the witness/
how shall /(C) we go home?/(D) No error
(C) was produced before the court./(D) No error
30. (A) The rain kept pouring/(B) throughout the/
47. (A) Even after many rounds of talks/(B) India
(C) whole day./(D) No error
and Pakistan could not reach at/(C) a mutual
31. (A) When Alexander saw that/(B) his army was
agreement on the issue of Kashmir./(D) No error.
exhausted /(C) he decided to retreat back./ (D)
48. The short story (A)/ should not exceed (B)/
No error
more than two hundred words. (C)/ No error(D)
32. (A) The judge dismissed the case because/(B)
[SSC Section Officer -2003]
the plaintiff was hell bent on/(C) with drawing
49. The power to (A)/ distinguish between differences
back his complaint./(D) No error
(B)/ is the basis of science and art. (C)/ No error(D)
33. (A) The robbers forbade the passengers/(B) not
[SSC Statistical Investigators-2005]
to make/(C) a noise./(D) No error
50. This happened (A)/ just exactly (B)/ five years
34. (A) He left India/(B) with bag and baggage/(C)
ago. (C)/ No error(D) [SSC Tax Assistant -2009]
for good./(D) No error
51. I (A)/ came to school (B)/ at the same usual
35. (A) We will organize a blood donation camp/
time. (C)/ No error(D) [SSC CHSL-2012]
(B) at 8 am/(C) tomorrow morning./(D) No error
52. She regards (A)/ negotiating prices with customers
36. (A) No consensus opinion/(B) could be
(B)/ as her special expertise.(C)/ No error(D)
reached/(C) on women’s reservation bill./(D)
[SSC CHSL-2013]
No error
53. The teacher as well as his students, (A)/ all left
37. (A) The magistrate warned the witness,/(B)
(B)/ for the trip.(C)/ No error(D)
‘Once your statement is recorded,/(C) you cannot
[SSC CHSL-2013]
retract back from it.’/(D) No error
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Inversion, Superfluous, Parallelism Handout
54. They can promise you (A)/ an experience (B)/ A) I cannot B) get the loan
you won’t never forget.(C)/No error(D) C) do not D) set up
[SSC CGL TIER-I Re-Exam 2014] Direction:Improve the part in bold of the sentence.
55. I enjoy jogging (A)/and I enjoy (B)/ playing the 66. In case if it rains, I shall not visit you.
piano.(C)/ No error(D) [SSC CAPF-2014] [SSC Section Officer -2001]
56. A study is going underway(A)/ to determine the A) If so B) In case of
exact concentration(B)/ of lead in the water C) If / In case D) No improvement
supply.(C)/ No error(D) 67. Like for example, a post office can have a
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2015] customer care centre.
57. Unless you don’t obey (A)/ your elders you (B)/ [SSC Stenographer -2010]
will not succeed in your life.(C)/No error(D)
A) For example B) Like example
C) For and example D) No improvement
58. I will spend / my rest of remaining / life in my
68. Foreigners often come across with serious
/ native village. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
difficulties in studying English.
A) my rest of remaining B) life in my
[SSC CPO -2011]
C) native village D) I will spend
A) have to come across with
59. Your name / precedes before / mine / in the
B) come cross with C) come across
list. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
D) No improvement
A) mine B) Your name
69. Hardly nothing was offered to the victims of
C) precedes before D) in the list
the earthquake. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
60. The project is (A)/ tough and I (B)/ can’t be able to
A) Hardly something B) Hardly anything
(C)/ complete it by Monday.(D)
C)Hardly little D) No improvement
[SSC CHSL 2020 TIER-I]
70. It is the true fact that the second wave of Covid-
61.Pavan returned back home (A)/ when he
19 that has gripped India is more deadly.
completed (B)/ his assignment abroad.(C)/ No
error(D) [SSC CHSL 2020 TIER-I]
A) the correct fact
62. Although we had very good batsmen, (A)/ we
B) No improvement required
couldn’t be able to (B)/ score high.(C)/No
error(D) [SSC CHSL 2020 TIER-I] C) a real fact D) a fact
63. Those who are late they will not be allowed 71. This lock will not open unless you don’t use the
inside the classroom. correct code. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] A) didn’t use B) No improvement
A) Those who are late C) are using D) use
B) they will not be allowed PARALLELISM:
C) inside the classroom D) No error 72. I like (A)/ shopping (B)/ and to eat out.(C)/ No
error(D)
64.He went to work but returned back
immediately. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 73. Public transit (A)/ such as buses or a train(B)/
can help reduce air pollution.(C)/ No error(D)
A) He went B) to work
74. He swiftly(A)/ and with efficiency (B)/ controlled
C) but returned back D) immediately
the damaged car.(C)/ No error(D)
65. Until I do not get the loan, I cannot set up my
75. My friends took me(A)/ to a dancing show(B)/
business. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
and then to a baby show.(C)/ No error(D)
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Inversion, Superfluous, Parallelism Handout
76. The school campus has space (A)/ for a new 83. Two American cities, witnessed shooting and
playground (B)/ but not computer lab.(C)/ No resulting in mass fatalities over the weekend.
error(D) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
77. To die with honour(A)/ is better than (B)/ live A) over the weekend
with dishonour.(C)/ No error(D) B) Two American cities
[SSC TAX ASSISTANT-2004] C) witnessed shooting
78. I like reading (A)/ more than (B)/ to play.(C)/ D) and resulting in mass fatalities
No error(D) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2014] 84. Due to the Cyclone Idai vast areas of land have
79. Ritika decided to get up early (A)/ to wear a been flooded, roads destroyed and
nice dress (B)/and visit her aunt.(C)/ No error(D) communications disrupting in Zimbabwe and
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] Mosambique. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
80. Among the reasons cited by the employee for A) vast areas of land have been flooded
quitting the job were the pressure of work, the B) and communications disrupting
outstation duties and desiring to pursue her C) Due to the Cyclone Idai
hobbies. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] D) roads destroyed
A)Among the reasons cited by the employee Direction: Improve the part in bold of the
B)were the pressure of work, sentence.
the outstation duties 85. Take out your binoculars and will see the
C)No error Andromeda galaxy.
D)and desiring to pursue her hobbies [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
81. She is a great cook, has her own blog on YouTube A) see B) saw
and was followed by one lakh viewers. C) seeing D) No improvement
A) She is B) a great cook
C) has her own blog D) was followed
82. To write a poem I need a pen, a diary and also
the quiet place. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
A) a diary B) To write
C) and also the D) I need

PHRASAL VERBS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
1. There is a mystery about his death and the 12. They had to _____________ the match as the
police are _____ it. ground was too wet to play.
A) looking into B) looking for A) call up B) call for C) call off D) call on
C) looking down D) looking out for 13. The patient’s condition is critical _________
2. I _____ her as my sister. ____ the doctor immediately.
A) look after B) look upon A) call in B) call up C) call out D) call for
C) look to D) look down 14. He ____me yesterday to invite me to his
3. I am looking forward to her arrival. marriage.
A) Expecting B) Confident of A) called off B) called for
C) called on D) called up
C) Afraid of
15. The chairman ______ Mr. Rao to deliver his
D) Expecting with pleasure
speech.
4. He looks ____________ up on his poor cousins.
A) called upon B) called on
A) after B) down C) out D) in
C) called off D) called for
5. Look _____________ the word in the dictionary.
16. The manager was ______ an explanation of his
A) up B) after C) into D) over conduct. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
6. He promised to look into the matter. A) called for B) called off
A) to question B) to peer closely at C) called to D) called up
C) to take care of D) to investigate 17. The officer called for an explanation from the
7. Look out cashier for the shortage of cash.
A) find out B) search A) Asked B) Begged
C) locate D) be careful C) Served a notice D) Demanded
8. My younger brother ____ my grandfather. 18. A huge amount of environmental damage has
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2016] been brought ________ by the destruction of
A) looks on B) looks after the rain forests.
C) looks to D) looks of A) down B) into C) about D) up
9. Look down upon 19. Raising prices must immediately be brought
_____________ to check up public resentment.
A) To look for something underground
A) up B) out C) down D) forth
B) To consider someone inferior 20. He found great difficulty in bringing her
C) To be full of guilt _____________ to his views.
D) To look down from a height A) down B) in C) round D) up
10. The authorities are looked on the matter. 21. A good teacher should try to ______ the
A) No substitution [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] individual talents of his pupils.
B) are looked into the matter A) bring in B) bring back
C) are looking into the matter C) bring out D) bring about
D) are looking on the matter 22. Madhuri is bringing _____ her sister’s daughter
11. He looks up to his father. after the death of the child’s parents.
A) Respects B) Obeys [SSC CHSL 17/03/20(Evening)]
C) Looks away from D) Stares at A) over B) out C) up D) in
Phrasal verbs Handout
23. The storm brought about great destruction in A) Resigned his job B) Ceased to smile
the valley. C) Stopped working D) Wept bitterly
A) Invited B) Caused 36. He broke off in the middle of the story.
C) Succeeded D) Halted A) Fainted B) Suddenly stopped
C) Divided his narrative D) Took time off
24. The rioters were at last forced to _____ the
police. 37. The terrorists __________the bridge to cut off
A) give up B) given in C) give away D) give out the communication.
25. If you ___ smoking and drinking your health A) blew up B) blew in
would improve. C) blew off D) blew away
A) gave in B) gave off C) gave up D) gave away 38. Please_____________ the candle.
26. The stagnant water _____ a foul smell. A) blew out B) blow up
A) gave off B) gave up C) gave out D) gave in C) blow away D) blown down
27. The president _____ the awards to 39. He agreed to _____________ my orders.
distinguished citizens.
A) carry on B) carry out
A) gave up B) gave away
C) carry away D) carry off
C) gave in D) gave forth
40. Many persons are ____________ by cholera in
28. The President gave away the prizes to the winners.
India every year.
A) Released B) Distributed
C) Gave back D) Let go A) carried off B) carried on
29. The second world war ________ in september C) carried out D) carried through
1939. 41. Austrialia carried ____________ 2003 world cup.
A) broke out B) broke away A) out B) on C) off D) away
C) broke up D) broke down 42. The audience was _____________ by his wit.
30. The burglars _____________ the house and A) carried away B) carried on
stole away all the valuables.
C) carried out D) carried through
A) broke into B) broke up
43. Many experiments have been _____ in this
C) broke down D) broke out
field.
31. The speaker ______ in the middle of his speech
because of shouts of protest from the audience. A) carried on B) carried out
A) broke out B) broke down C) carried off D) carried away
C) broke up D) broke off 44. The soldiers carried around the orders of their
32. Negotiations between the two nations ____ commander without question.
because of the differences in thier opinions. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
A) broke down B) broke off A) No improvement B) carried out
C) broke up D) broke way
C) carried away D) carried
33. The young woman broke _____ on hearing the
45. I was carried by her rapturous song.
news of her husband’s death. [CGL TIER-I 2016]
A) up B) down C) off D) in [SSC CHSL 2021]
34. His old car _____ on the highway. A) carried to B) carried of
[SSC MTS 09/8/2019 ( Noon)] C) carried off D) carried away
A) broke up B) broke out 46. He __________to a large fortune after the death
of his uncle.
C) broke in D) broke down
35. He broke down when he heard the news of his A) came to B) came off
son’s death. C) came round D) came under
47. I don’t think he will__________ to our opinion. 62. The bomb _____ without warning.
A) come up B) come out A) went by B) went off
C) come about D) come round C) went over D) went down
48. I_____ my old friend at the exhibition yesterday. 63. It is not wise to ______ appearances.
A) go over B) go with C) go by D) go up
A) came across B) came off
64. You must ______ this book again.
C) came down D) came round
A) go over B) go into C) go through D) go by
49. The roof _______ in the storm.
65. The auditor _____ the balance sheet.
A) came in B) came off
A) went by B) went over
C) came through D) came down C) went up D) went on
50. His father got him in a job in a bank but it soon 66. I asked him to stop talking but he went
became clear that he was not _____ that kind _________.
of work.
A) off B) out C) on D) through
A) cut out B) cut out for C) cut in D) cut for
67. The concert went _____________ well.
51. The line was ______ in the middle of the A) on B) off C) over D) out
telephone talk.
68. He _______ his property to his eldest son.
A) cut off B) cut down C) cut in D) cut out
A) made out B) made of
52. We must cut _____________ expenses or we
C) made over D) made for
will be getting into debt.
69. You will have to work hard today to _______
A) into B) off C) down D) out in
the time you wasted yesterday.
53. They____ the trees that obstructed traffic.
A) make up for B) make up
A) cut off B) into C) cut up D) cut down
C) make out D) make up with
54. The two brothers often ______ with each other.
70. I can’t _______ what you say.
A) fall out B) fall on C) fall off D) fall through
A) make over B) make for
55. The robbers _____________ the traveller.
C) make out D) make off
A) fell on B) fell upon
71.It is difficult to make on what this doctor writes.
C) fell in D) fell down
56. He ______ every pretty woman he meets.
A) make out B) make up
A) falls on B) falls in C) falls down D) falls for
C) No substitution D) make in
57. It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy that the plan
fell___ [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] 72. The burglars _______with all the cash and
A) off B) through C) in D) out jewellery.
58. He successfully _______ the IAS examination. A) made away B) made out
A) got over B) got through C) made up D) made for
C) got into D) got along 73.The thieves made off with all the cash and
59. Man has to _____ many hardships in life. jewellery in the house.
A) get over B) get off A) Squandered B) Ran away with
C) get into D) get around C) Transferred D) Discovered
60. The couple are getting ____ very well. 74. The patient has very serious injuries. He is not
A) along B) at C) over D) through expected to ______.
61. The dacoits got ___________ with a large booty. A) pull over B) pull through
A) away B) back C) along D) about C) pull up D) pull off
75. His disease is no doubt very serious but he will 88. All the provisions in our house have ______
pull over. [SSC CHSL 2021] A) run into B) run out
A) pull against B) pull for C) run out of D) run over
C) pull at D) pull through 89. He always _____ his wife in presence of others.
76. The old house was ______ to construct an apart- A) runs over B) runs down
ment. C) runs into D) runs off
A) pulled off B) pulled down 90. He inherited a vast fortune and _____ it in a
C) pulled over D) pulled through year.
77. Father ______ his son for getting less marks in A) ran over B) ran down
the exam. C) ran off D) ran through
A) pulled up B) pulled down 91. Though Mr.Swami ran in debt, he did not stop
C) pulled over D) pulled through wasting money. [SSC CHSL 2021]
78. After the old building was pulled out, the A) ran to B) ran along
building contractor surveyed the progress of C) ran over D) ran into
the work. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] 92. This lady is running down her sisters in front of
A) was pulled down B) No substitution all relatives and friends.
C) was pulled up D) was pulled over A) Going along with B) Speaking ill of
79.He was pulled up by the Director of the Company. C) Breaking relationship between
A) Assaulted B) Dragged D) Talking in praise of
C) Reprimanded D) Cleared 93. He has run _______ debts.
80. My cousin pulled __________ the examination. A) off B) down C) over D) into
A) up B) out C) through D) over 94. Cheered by thousand of people the team _____
81. Unless we pull ___________ we can’t succeed. on thier latest tour to the West Indies.
A) up B) down C) out D) together A) set in B) set off
82. The meeting was ______ to a later date. C) set aside D) set out
A) put off B) put on 95. Winter has ____ early this year.
C) put by D) put forward A) set in B) set up
83. The firemen fought for 2 hours to ______ the C) set about D) set down
fire. 96. He _______ all objections.
A) put down B) put off A) set in B) set aside
C) put out D) put in C) set out D) set up
84. If I were you I would not ______ with his 97. When he married he left his father’s shop and
behaviour any longer. __________ his own.
A) put on B) put up C) put down D) put off A) set out B) set about C) set up D) set for
85. We must ______ some money for future use. 98. In his speech on prohibition he ______ his
A) put in B) put by C) put out D) put away views at length.
86. The peasant rebellion was _____ with a high A) set off B) set about
hand by the Emperor. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013,14] C) set out D) set forth
A) put off B) put away
99. Mother ______ some food for the old beggar
C) put back D) put down
woman. [SSC MTS 14/8/2019 (Morning)]
87. My brother puts by a little money every month.
A) set up B) set out
A) saves B) gives away
C) spends carefully D) loses C) set aside D) set in
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Phrasal verbs Handout
100. He was offered Rs.15 crores to that move but 110. Bacon is a very good essayist but sometimes it
he ____ the offer. is very difficult to _____ his meaning.
A) turned off B) turned down A) take in B) take for
C) turned over it D) turned out C) take out D) down
101. He ______ at right time to the function. 111. The policeman _____ all particulars of the
A) turned over B) turned up accident.
C) turned down D) turned on A) took over B) took off
102. The car ______ in the accident. C) took for D) took down
A) turned off B) turned down 112. The government plans to ____ the construction
C) turned over D) turned into project soon. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
103. Don’t forget to ______ the taps when you go A) Take on B) Take off
out. C) Take in D) Take up
A) turn on B) turn off C) turn out D) turn down 113.The swimmer _____ his clothes and jumped
104. John’s offer of help was turned down by the into the river. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2016]
police. A) took off B) took of
A) Sent back B) Twisted around C) took out D) took down
C) Refused D) Handed over 114.After a long battle with cancer, the actor
105. If he is lazy why don’t you turn him ______. __________.
A) out B) away C) up D) down A) passed away B) passed on
106. Peter ______ his father, he is always cheerful. C) passed off D) passed over
A) takes after B) takes for 115.He tried to ______ the imitation Rolex as genu-
C) takes in D) takes on ine.
107. Gandhiji _______ smoking at an early age, but A) passed on B) passed off
later gave it up. C) passed over D) passed away
A) took up B) took for 116.Can you _____ the information next time you
C) took over D) took to see him ?
108. The girl took after her father. She is very A) pass over B) pass away
amiable like him. C) pass on D) pass off
A) Similar to B) Different 117.She claimed she was repeatedly ______ for promo-
C) Behind D) Takes tion.
109. His son took _______ the business on the A) passed on B) passed off
C) passed out D) passed over
retirement of his father.
118.To pass away
A) over B) off C) for D) down
A) To ignore B) To walk past
C) To die D) To revise
IDIOMS &
PHRASES BY
DIRECTOR SIR
YOUTUBE
PLAYLIST

SPEELINGS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Direction: Out of the given four words choose 19.A) Perseverence B) Perseverance
the correctly spelt word. C) Perseverense D) Persaverance
1. A) Supreintendent B) Superintendent 20.A) Pharmaceautical B) Pharmacutical
C) Suprintendent D) Superreintendent C) Pharmaceutical D) Pharmasuitical
2. A) Bureaucracy B) Bureucracy 21.A) Magnificient B) Magnifecent
C) Burocracy D) Bureacracy C) Magnifiscient D) Magnificent
3. A) Lieutinant B) Liutenant 22.A) AdoIscence B) Adolesence
C) Leutenant D) Lieutenant C) Adolescence D) Adolescense
4. A) Milennium B) Millenium 23.A) Vetarinary B) Veterinary
C) Millennium D) Milenium C) Veretinary D) Veternary
5. A) Obssesion B) Obssession 24.A) Mediocar B) Midiocre
C) Obsession D) Obsessien C) Mediocre D) Midiocar
6. A) Remambrance B) Remembrance 25. A) Assimilation B) Asimillation
C) Remamberance D) Rememberance C) Assimillation D) Asimilation
7. A) Reharsal B) Rehersal 26.A) Miscellaneous B) Miscelaneous
C) Rehearsal D) Rehearsel C) Misscellaneous D) Miscelleneous
8. A) Millonare B) Millionaire 27.A) Higyne B) Hygene
C) Millionare D) Millonaire C) Hygeine D) Hygiene
9. A) Ocurrance B) Occurrance 28.A) Acquaintence B) Acquintance
C) Occurance D) Occurrence C) Acquiantance D) Acquaintance
10.A) Gaurantee B) Guarantee 29.A) Questionnari B) Questionaire
C) Garuntee D) Guaruntee C) Questionnare D) Questionnaire
11.A) Rasteraunt B) Restaurent 30.A) Maintennance B) Maintenence
C) Restuarent D) Restaurant C) Maintenance D) Maintainance
12.A) Rennaisance B) Rennaissance 31.A) Gyncology B) Gynaecology
C) Renaissance D) Renaisance C) Gynaeccology D) Gyneccology
13.A) Privilige B) Privilege 32.A) Instanttaneous B) Instantanous
C) Previlage D) Privelage C) Instantaneous D) Instantanious
14. A) Vacume B) Vaccum 33.A) Scintilating B) Sintillating
C) Vacuum D) Vaccume C) Scintillating D) Scentillating
15.A) Manoeuvre B) Manueover 34.A) Irrepairable B) Irreparable
C) Manuovere D) Maneouvre C) Irreparrable D) Irepairable
16.A) Embarass B) Embarras 35.A) Refridgerator B) Refregerator
C) Embaras D) Embarrass C) Refreggerator D) Refrigerator
17. A) Repitition B) Repetition 36.A) Separate B) Seperate
C) Repitetion D) Repetetion C) Seperait D) Separete
18.A) Mischevious B) Mischivous 37.A) Comitee B) Committee
C) Mischievous D) Mischiviuos C) Committie D) Commitee
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38. A) Discrepancy B) Descrepancy 58. A) Restaurent B) Memmoir
C) Discripancy D) Discrepansy C) Business D) Studiuous
39. A) Hypocrisy B) Hypocresy 59. A) Alligator B) Privilage
C) Hipocrisy D) Hipocrecy C) Alimony D) Judicious
40. A) Enemyty B) Enemity 60. A) Changable B) Mileage
C) Enmity D) Enmety C) Arrangement D) Practice
41. A) Asassinate B) Asasinite 61. A) Valediction B) Conviction
C) Assassinate D) Assasinate C) Defenition D) Selection
42. A) Consistency B) Consistancy 62. A) Telepathy B) Allopathy
C) Naturopathy D) Homoepathy
C) Consistensy D) Consistansy
63. A) Scrutinize B) Compromize
43. A) Acknowlege B) Acknoledge
C) Colonize D) Sympathize
C) Aknowledge D) Acknowledge
64. A) Irrilegious B) Irrelevant
44. A) Occassionally B) Ocassionally
C) Irritable D) Irrigate
C) Occasionaly D) Occasionally
65. A) Vicious B) Deliceous
45. A) Hetrogenous B) Heterogineous C) Courageous D) Obvious
C) Heterogineous D) Heterogeneous 66. A) Recquirement B) Exquiste
46. A) Comemmorate B) Commemorate C) Acquaintance D) Squirrell
C) Comemorate D) Comemorrate 67. A) Circueteous B) Delicious
47. A) Accommodation B) Accommdation C) Momentous D) Courteous
C) Acommodation D) Accomodation 68. A) Preamble B) Pnemonia
48. A) Consentious B) Conscientious C) Miscellaneous D) Deviation
C) Concientious D) Conscentious 69. A) Encouragement B) Embarasment
49. A) Conoiseeur B) Conoisseur C) Conscinteous D) Comotion
C) Connoisseur D) Cannoisseur 70. A) Beaureacracy B) Recrutment
50. A) Saimultaneous B) Simultaenous C) Reimbursement D) Surveliance
C) Simultaneous D) Simultanious 71. A) Opportunity B) Obscure
51. A) Spontaneous B) Spontaneus C) Omision D) Obsolete
C) Spontenious D) Spontanous 72. A) Catalogue B) Agression
52. A) Fasimmile B) Facsimile C) Temprature D) Millionare
C) Facsimilee D) Fasimile 73. A) Itinarary B) Rennaissance
C) Greivance D) Sovereignty
53. A) Surreptious B) Surreptitious
74. A) Fourty B) Fifty
C) Sureptitious D) Surrepititious
C) Eighty D) Ninety
54. A) Ingenous B) Ingenius
75. A) Colleague B) Committee
C) Ingeneous D) Ingenious
C) Corresspond D) Commission
55. A) Pedestrean B) Pedestrian
76. A) Athelete B) Convenience
C) Padestrian D) Pedistrian C) Guarantee D) Dilemma
Direction: Four words are given in each question, 77. A) Fasineting B) Professional
out of which only one word is correctly/wrongly C) Grammatical D) Occurrence
spelt. Find the correctly/wrongly spelt word. 78. A) Ridiculous B) Mischivious
56. A) Resettlement B) Embarassment C) Humorous D) Mysterious
C) Announcement D) Undergarment 79. A) Sacrelegious B) Manoeuvre
57. A) Beginning B) Accomodate C) Millennium D) Connoisseur
C) Quizzes D) Acceptable 80. A) Grief B) Ceiling C) Yeild D) Niece
TENSES
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions: Fill in the following blanks choosing the 14.The majority _____ that the country can progress
most appropriate verb from the given choices. under able leadership. [SSC CPO -2019]
1. The sun _____ in the east. a)have believed b) believe
a) rise b) rises c) is rise d) is rises c) is believing d) believes
2. I ______ him last night. 15. I’m sure I _____ them at the party last night.
a) met b) have met c) has met d) was met [SSC-CPO 23.11.2020(Morning)]
3. India ___ independence in 1947. a) am seeing b) was seeing
a) win b) won c) have seen d) saw
c) have won d) had won 16. I _____ blood in the hospital tomorrow.
4. It started to rain while we ______ tennis. [SSC MTS 05.8.2019 (Evening)]
a) played b) were playing a) have donated b) was donating
c) are playing d) have been playing c) will donate d) had donated
5. He _____ English. 17. Maryam _____ to anyone as she was angry.
a) isn’t know b) isn’t knowing [SSC MTS 19.8.2019 (Evening)]
c) don’t know d) doesn’t know a) not spoke b) did not spoken
6. I ____ an important letter. Don’t disturb me. c) did not spoke d) did not speak
a) write b) wrote Directions: In each of the following questions find
c) am writing d) was writing out which part of sentence has an error. If there is
7. He jumped off the train while it _____. no mistake the answer is No error.
a) moved b) moving 18. Every Saturday,(a) / the workers gets(b) / their
c) is moving d) was moving weekly wages. (c)/No error (d)
8. How often _______ to church? [ CGL TIER-I 2021]
a) you go b) do you go 19. He is going everyday (a)/ for a morning walk
c) are you go d) are you going (b)/ with his friends and neighbours. (c)/ No
9. She _____ well last night. error (d)
a) don’t sleep b) didn’t sleep 20. A shop nearby (a)/ sell all the goods (b)/ of
c) hasn’t slept d) doesn’t slept daily use. (c)/ No error(d) [ CGL TIER-I 2021]
10. _____ to the park yesterday? 21. Every(a)/ curious child (b) / want to (c)/ rip
a) Have you gone b) Have you went open a toy. (d)/No error(e)
c) Did you go d) Did you went
[ CGL TIER-I 2021]
11. I _____ mutton but now I am a vegetarian.
22. They have (a)/ played a game (b)/ last week.
a) was eaten b) was eating
(c)/ No error (d) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013]
c) used to eat d) was used to eat
23. You are a very lovable person (a)/ but I (b)/ am
12. What ____ in the corner over there?
not loving you. (c)/ No error (d)
a) are you see b) are you seeing
[SSC CONSTABLE-2013]
c) do you see d) are you seen
24. I have got your letter yesterday(a)/ and felt
13. Please don’t disturb me. I______to solve a sum.
happy to learn (b)/ of your recovery. (c)/ No
[SSC CPO – 09.12.2019] EVENING
error (d) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013]
a) am trying b) try
c) have tried d) Tried
Tenses Handout
25. His parents does not (a)/approve of (b)/ his c) Rohit did not came
business. (c)/ No error (d) [SSC CPO-2014] d) because he got held up
26. How long it takes (a)/to travel from Chennai 37. Sunita is senior to me in this office and know
to Trichy (b)/ by train? (c)/ No error (d) all the rules. [SSC CPO-2018 TIER-I]
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2014] a) Sunita is senior to me b) all the rules
27. Africa is the second largest continent (a)/ and c) and know d) in this office
it contain about one fifth (b)/ of all the land 38. The length of a male swallow’s tail reveal his
in the world.(c)/ No error (d) attractiveness for a female swallow.
[SSC CPO-2014] a) The length of [SSC CGL-2018 TIER-I]
28. I goes(a) /to the school(b)/every day(c) / b) a male swallow’s tail reveal
irrespective of the weather.(d) [SSC CHSL- c) a female swallow
2021] d) his attractiveness for
29. The mob(a)/ is believing (b)/ every word(c)/ Improve the underlined part of each of the
the leader says. (d) [SSC CHSL-2021] following sentences.
30. Soni take her daughter to the park in the 39. Five years ago today, I am sitting in a small
evening in a stroller. [SSC CHSL-2019] Japanese car, driving across Poland towards
a) to the park b) in a stroller Berlin. [SSC-2013]
c) Soni take her daughter d) in the evening a) was sitting b) sat
31. My brother, who live in Delhi, has written me c) have been sitting d) No improvement
a letter. [SSC CHSL-2019] 40. Grandfather always finds faults with the poor
a) My brother b) me a letter gardener. [SSC CHSL-2016]
c) who live in Delhi d) has written a) find fault b) find faults
32. The old man did not wanted to eat any food. c) is finding faults d) No improvement
[SSC CHSL-2019] 41. Ajay, who was studying architecture at
a) to eat b) did not wanted present, hopes to go to Australia after
c) any food d) The old man graduation. [SSC CHSL-2016]
33. Mohit did not went to school yesterday as he a) studies b) has been studying
was unwell. [SSC CHSL-2019] c) is studying d) No improvement
a) went to school b) was unwell 42. It is reported that everyday India witnessing
c) Mohit did not d) yesterday as he the death of over 2000 babies aged less than
34. A large section of a hotel under construction one year. [SSC CHSL-2019]
collapse in New Orleans last Saturday. a) India will be witness the death
a) under construction [SSC CPO-2019 TIER-I ] b) No improvement
b) collapse in New Orleans c) India witnesses the death
c) last Saturday d) India witness the death
d) A large section of a hotel 43. Gitanjali did not had school yesterday because
35. I use to going for a morning walk when I was it was a second Saturday. [SSC CHSL-2019]
living in Dehradun. [SSC CGL-2018 TIER-II ] a) does not have b) did not have
a) living in Dehradun b) for a morning walk c) No improvement d) was not having
c) when I was d) use to going 44. The new product will be arrive on supermarket
36. Rohit did not came to the office because he shelves only next year. [SSC CHSL-2019]
got held up due to the heavy rains. a) No improvement b) will arrived on
a) to the office [SSC CGL TIER-II -2018 ] c) will arrive on d) will arriving on
b) due to the heavy rains
Tenses Handout
45. Sidharth want to become a football player but
needs to practise more rigorously. [CHSL-2019]
a) wants to become b) is wanting to become
c) No improvement d) wanted becoming
46. I was sitting at home doing nothing when I had
heard that song again. [SSC CGL TIER-I-2019]
a) heard b) No improvement
c) hears d) has heard
47. ‘Did you brought your drawing books?’ the
teacher asked the students. [SSC CPO-2018]
a) Did you bring b) Do you bringing
c) Do you brought d) No improvement
48.The children opens the door silently, yesterday.
[SSC CHSL 2021]
a) will have opened the door
b) open the door
c) will open the door d) opened the door
49. They had eaten an apple every day for
breakfast. [SSC CHSL 2021]
a) eaten b) has eaten
c) eating d) eat
50.Is he remembering our help? [SSC CHSL 2021]
a) Did he remembered b) No substitution
c) Does he remember d) Has he remember

TENSES
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Directions: Fill in the following blanks choosing the 10. I have sign over (A)/the cheque, you can (B)/
most appropriate verb from the given choices. collect it tomorrow.(C)/ No error (D)
1. When I was a child, I _____ to school everyday [SSC CHSL-2016]
instead of going by cycle. 11. We had to return because (A)/ when we
A)used to walk B) have been walking reached the railway (B)/ station the train
C) had walked D) have walked left.(C)/ No error (D) [SSC CHSL - 2016]
2. Everything he told me, I _____ before. 12. Had anybody (A)/ever told you (B)/ that you’re
A) had heard B) heard beautiful ? (C)/ No error (D) [SSC CHSL - 2016]
13. I finished my household chores (A)/ before he
C) have heard D) None
reached (B)/ to my place after so long. (C)/ No
3. The warning bells ____ several times before
error (D) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
anyone realized the danger. [SSC CHSL-2016]
14. Where did you kept(A)/ the sack of wheat (B)/
A) were ringing B) had rung
that I bought (C)/from the market?(D)
C) had rang D) would have rung
[SSC CHSL - 2020]
4. I have visited several places in India, but I ____
15.My mother generally read (A)/the local
the Andaman and Nicobar Islands yet.
newspaper (B)/ to keep abreast (C)/of the local
news.(D)/ No error(E) [SSC CHSL - 2020]
A) haven’t been visiting B) didn’t visit 16. We will definitely win the match (A)/ this time
C) haven’t visited D) don’t visit because our team (B)/ has prepare well.(C) /
5. I looked at my damaged car and _______ how No error(D) [SSC CHSL - 2020]
much it would cost to repair it. 17. He did not forgot/to consult his parents/
[SSC CPO 2019] before accepting/the job offer.
A) wondering B) wondered [Selection post - 2021]
C) wonder D) wonders A) to consult his parents B) the job offer
6. Although I had never seen her before, I _______ C) before accepting D) He did not forgot
her from a photograph. [SSC MTS -2019] 18. When the boys were playing the match, it
A) am recognizing B) recognize suddenly starts raining. [SSC CHSL - 2019]
C) recognized D) have recognized A) starts raining B) When the boys
Directions: In each of the following questions, find C) were playing the match
out which part of the sentence has an error. If there D) it suddenly
is no mistake, the answer is No error. 19. When Harry come back home, he saw blood
7. I now (A)/ am knowing (B)/ all the facts about everywhere. [SSC CHSL - 2019]
him. (C)/ No error (D) A) blood everywhere B) he saw
8. I use (A)/ to go out (B)/ to work earlier. (C)/ No C) When Harry D) come back home
error (D) 20. I can swim very fast when I was only five.
9. By the time the (A)/ fire engine arrived (B)/ at [SSC CHSL - 2019]
the scene, (C)/ the building had already A) I can swim B) only five
collapsing. (D)/ No error(E) C) very fast D) when I was
Tenses Handout
21. When I reached the cinema hall, the movie had 30. Even though we are quite different from each
already began. [SSC CHSL - 2019] other in our food preferences, we both loves
A) already began B) the movie had south Indian delicacies. [SSC CHSL-2021]
C) When I reached D) the cinema hall A) in our food preferences
22. Lucy has already cut the cake when we reached B) we both loves south Indian delicacies.
the party hall. [SSC CHSL - 2019] C) Even though
A) Lucy has already B) the party hall D) we are quite different from each other
C) when we reached D) cut the cake 31. When we got to the train station, the Rajdhani
23.I didn’t knew you had gone to Goa for a vacation. Express had already been leaving.
[CGL TIER-II 2019] [SSC CHSL-2021]
A) to Goa B) I didn’t knew A) When we got
C) for a vacation D) you had gone B) had already been leaving
24. Did you told him about the new plot that you C) the Rajdhani Express
have bought? [CGL TIER-II 2019] D) to the train station
32. The manager did not gone to Bombay
A) about the new plot B) Did you told him
yesteraday. [SSC CHSL-2021]
C) have bought D) that you
A) gone to B) Bombay yesteraday
25. The concert has started when he reached the
C) The manager D) did not
venue. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
33. The perception of success vary from person to
A) reached the venue B) has started
person. [SSC CHSL-2021]
C) The concert D) when he
A) The perception B) of success
26.Last evening my friend tells me the funny joke
C) vary D) from person to person.
that I have ever heard. [CGL TIER-II 2018]
34. After he had ate that lobster, he began to feel
A) that I have B) ever heard
sick. [SSC CHSL-2021]
C) tells me the funny joke A) After he had B) he began to
D) Last evening my friend C) ate that lobster D) feel sick
27. I was not able to solve the questions as I was 35. He didn't called me in the last week.
not knowing the answers. [CPO TIER-II 2018] A) in the B) last week
A) the answers B) I was not C) called me D) He didn't
C) able to solve D) was not knowing 36. The global pandemic remind us that even local
28. The Public Works Department has propose to censorship can have global consequences.
construct an elevated corridor which will run A) No error [MTS-2021]
parallel to the National highway. [CHSL-2018] B) can have global consequences
A) to the National highway C) that even local censorship
B) The Public Works Department has propose D) The global pandemic remind us
C) which will run parallel 37. I liked talking to / you when you was/ a small
D) to construct an elevated corridor boy. [MTS-2021]
29. The Cannes Film Festival attract some of the A) I liked talking to B) you when you was
world’s most famous people. [CHSL-2018] C) a small boy D) No error
A) the world’s 38. She didn't knew/ that I was out/ for some
B) The Cannes Film Festival urgent work. [MTS-2021]
C) attract some of A) She didn't knew B) No error
D) most famous people C) that I was out D) for some urgent work
Tenses Handout
39. I have receive perhaps four/ or five such C) has even not understood
requests during the / course of a typical week. D) No improvement
A) of five such requests during the [MTS-2021] 48. We did not see this movie yet.
B) I have receive perhaps four [CGL TIER-I 2014]
C) No error A) never seen B) have not seen
D) course of a typical week C) never have seen D) No improvement
40. When I reached there she have already started 49. I usually did not take sugar in my tea.
eating. [MTS-2021] [CGL TIER-I 2014]
A) When I reached B) No error A) do not take B) do not takes
C) there she have D) already started eating C) have not taken D) No improvement
Directions: In these questions, a part of the 50. I gave her the book that I won as a prize.
sentence is given in bold. Below are given [SSC CHSL-2016]
alternatives to the bold part which may improve A) will win B) had won
the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In C) am winning D) No improvement
case no improvement is needed your answer is no 51. By 2030 India would have become the most
improvement . populous country in the world.
41. Every morning I get up at 4 o’ clock, but today I [SSC CHSL-2016]
get up at 7 o’ clock.
A) will B) should
A) got up B) was getting up
C) shall D) No improvement
C) am getting up D) No improvement
52. The bus had left before I reached the stop.
42. The light went out while I read.
[SSC CHSL-2016]
A) was reading B) am reading
A) left B) leaves
C) had read D) No improvement
C) will have left D) No improvement
43. I am having two sisters.
53. Let us hurry, or else the bus will be leaving the
A) have had B) have
stop by the time we reach there.
C) had D) No improvement
[SSC CHSL-2016]
44. This box of chocolates is belonging to me.
A) will leave B) will have left
A) belong B) are belonging
C) would have left D) No improvement
C) belongs D) No improvement
54. By the end of this decade, doctors surely must
45. Everyday, we usually had lunch at 1.30 pm. have discover a cure for cancer
A) we have had usually B) we have usually [SSC CHSL-2016]
C) we usually have D) No improvement
A) will have discovered B) could discover
46. She had realized that she had seen him before. C) have discovered D) No improvement
[SSC CHSL-2015]
55. Before I met your brother I have had a poor
A) had been realized B) realized opinion of him. [SSC CHSL-2016]
C) has realized D) No improvement A) had had B) had
47. A high school student is not even understand- C) did have D) No improvement
ing the basics of Chemistry and Physics.
56. The doctor has advice him to take proper diet.
[SSC CPO-2013] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
A) does not understand even A) has advised B) had been advised
B) was not even understanding C) was advised D) No improvement
Tenses Handout
57. He thanked me for what I have done for his 66. My guests doesn’t wanted to eat anything since
wife. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] they weren’t hungry after the party.
A) had done B) had been done [SSC CGL TIER-I 2018]
C) have been done D) No improvement A) didn’t want to eat B) didn’t wanted to eat
58. When I first saw Ankit, he was playing cricket. C) don’t wants to eat D) no improvement
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] 67. Don’t stay in school after 2 p.m. All the teachers
A) had played B) had been playing have been leaving by then.
C) played D) No improvement [SSC CGL TIER-I 2018]
59. We might have doing something to help you. A) are leave B) will have left
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] C) must left D) No improvement
A) having to do B) has done
C) have done D) No improvement 68. By next week I will have been made all the
60.We wouldn’t want them to think we doing reservations for the trip to Europe.
anything immoral. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] [CHSL - 2018]
A) was doing B) were doing A) No substitution. B) will had make
C) done D) No improvement C) will have made D) will have been making
61. While the online class was going on, they had 69. You have to wear this uniform whether you likes
to keep their cameras on. [SSC CGL-2021] it or not. [SSC CPO - 2018]
A) No substitution required A) whether you like it or not
B) have kept their cameras on B) whether you are liking it or not
C) are keeping their camera on C) No improvement
D) had keep the camera on D) Whether if you like it or not
62. Where you left your bag yesterday? 70. I am watching a movie, when my mother came
A) No substitution [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] into the room. [SSC CHSL -2021]
B) Where did you left A) I would be watching
C) Where were you leaving B) No substitution required
D) Where did you leave C) I watched a movie
63. One evening, when father was coming home D) I was watching.
from work, I played in the front garden.
A) play B) am playing
C) No improvement D) was playing
64. We came back because we had ran out of money.
A) No improvement B) we have ran
C) we had run D) we run
65. When I was a child I do not like going out to
play in the park. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2018]
A) did not like B) don’t likes
C) no improvement
D) did not liked
TENSES
HANDOUT-3
TIER-I
Direction: Fill in the following blanks choosing the 13. We _____ cricket at this time tomorrow.
most appropriate verb form from the given A) will play B) are playing
options. C) played D) will be playing
1. Birds ______ every year. 14. I ________ TV for 2 hours when my friend came
A) migrate B) migrated to my house last night.
C) are migrating D) migrates A) was watching B) watched
2. He ____ to Chennai yesterday. C) has been watching D)had been watching
A) goes B) went 15. The cost of living ________ even more by 2030.
C) has gone D) had gone A) has increased B) will increase
3. Mr.Reddy ____ English since 2000. C) will have increased D) increases
A) is teaching B) was teaching 16. Don’t disturb him. He _______ his home work.
C) taught D) has been teaching A) does B) is doing C) will do D)has done
4. He ____ a letter before he arrived. 17. He usually _______ to college by bus.
A) wrote B) has written A) go B) goes C) is going D) went
C) had written D) will write 18. I ________ a letter yesterday.
5. The boy met with an accident while he _____ A) received B) has received
to college. C) had received D) would receive
A) is going B) was going C) has gone D) goes 19. He __________ MCA course by June next.
6. The train _____ the platform an hour ago. A) completed B) complete
A) left B) has left C) is left D) had left C) will have completed D) will be completed
7. I _____ a letter now. 20. When I go home today at 9.00 PM, my friend
A) write B) am writing _______ for me for 1 hour.
C) have written D) was writing A) is waiting
8. When I saw her she __________ chess. B) will be waiting
A) is playing B) was playing C) will have been waiting
C) played D) plays D) has been waiting
9. Before we reached the theatre the movie ___. 21. We ________to picnic next Monday.
A) began B) had began A) went B) will go
C) had begun D) begins C) goes D) have gone
10. It ________ here for 2 hours. 22. Ranjith ________ in WIPRO for 5 years.
A) is raining B) was raining A) is working B) has been working
C) has been raining D) have been raining C) works D) was working
11. He ____ to my house last month. 23. Mr. Reddy ______ for morning walk daily.
A) came B) has come A) go B) goes C) is going D) went
C) had come D) will come 24. In my college days, I _______ cricket with my
12. He _______ since morning. friends on Sundays.
A) is studying B) was studying A) play B) used to play
C) has been studying D) studied C) was playing D) had played
Tenses Handout
25. By this time next year, Raju ________his final Directions: In each of the following questions find
examinations. out which part of sentence has an error. If there is
A) will take B) will have taken no mistake the answer is No error.
C) has taken D) will be taken 37. Safety measures makes risky activities less
QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS SSC EXAMINATIONS risky. [SSC MTS -2021]
26. Hamid ______ in Mumabi for three years when A) No error
his parents came to visit. B) Safety measures makes
A)had lived B) has lived
C) less risky D) risky activities
C) was living D) had been living
38. I am currently worked/ with a newly/ set up
27. The mechanic ____ the vehicle since this
marketing company. [SSC MTS -2021]
morning.
A) No error
A)repaired B) repairing
C) has been repairing D) will be repairing B) I am currently worked
28. He is the most generous man, I _____ him for a C) with a newly
long time. D) set up marketing company
A)knew B) have known 39. In the primitive oceans. life begins nearly 3.5
C) know D) had known billion years ago. [SSC MTS -2021]
29. So dangerous did the weather conditions A) life begins B) In the primitive
_________ that all mountain roads were C) nearly 3.5 billion years ago.
closed. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] D) oceans
A) became B) have become 40. We cancelled our trip last week as the car
C) become D) becomes
breaks down. [SSC MTS -2021]
30. ______ you hear the President’s speech?
A) last week as he B) No error
A)Have B) Has C) Had D) Did
31. I _____ to the movies with some friends last C) car breaks down
night. D) We cancelled our trip
A)have gone B) went 41. Each member of the team receive a memora-
C) am gone D) am going bilia after the match is over. [SSC CHSL 2021]
32. Balu _____ in several other states when he A) Each member
decided to work in Kolkata. B) after the match is over
A)had worked B) worked C) receive a memorabilia
C) had been working D) working D) of the team
33. Every year millions of tourists _______ the 42. Elina is travelling since yesterday. [CHSL 2021]
Anna Centenary Library in Chennai. A) yesterday B) travelling
A)visiting B) visit C) are visiting D) visited C) Elina is D) since
34. When we got home last evening we found 43. Did you baked the chocolate cake yourself this
that the guest ______. time? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
A)have arrived B) has arriving A) No error B) Did you baked
C) is arriving D) had arrived
C) the chocolate cake D) yourself this time
35. The Allies _______ the war in 1945.
44. The policeman asked many people but no one
[SSC CPO TIER-II-2021]
was knowing how the accident happened.
A) win B) won
C) have won D) were winning
A) The policeman asked
36. We_____Rohit for the last two months.
[SSC CGL TIER-II-2019] B) many people but
A) haven't seen B) did not see C) no one was knowing
C) are not seeing D) do not see D) how the accident happened
Tenses Handout
45. Smita lived in this house since she was five 53. We should all stays united. [SSC CHSL 2021]
years old. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] A) had staying B) stay
A) Smita lived B) in this house C) are staying D) stayed
C) since she was D) five years old 54. They didn't ate anything yesterday. [ CHSL 2021]
46. My guide was blind but he bring me home A) No substitution B) doesn't eat
safely. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] C) didn't eat D) hadn't ate
A) me home safely B) but he bring 55. The train was already left before we reached
C) My guide D) was blind the platform. [SSC CHSL 2021]
Direction: In the below questions, a sentence / a A) No substitution B) train had already left
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are C) train will have left D) the train left
given to the bold part which will improve the 56. We are waiting for the minister for the last two
sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark hours. [SSC CHSL 2021]
A) We have been waiting
needed, mark corresponding to “No
improvement”. B) No substitution required
47. The workers of this textile factory demand C) We were waiting
higher wages for a long time. D) We would be waiting
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 57. She has returned from Delhi a month ago.
A) have been demanding higher wages [SSC CHSL 2021]
B) demanded higher wages A) was returned B) No substitution
C) No improvement C) would returned D) returned
D) has demanded higher wages 58. Which movie have you watched on television
48. How long you are living in this city? when I called you? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
A) are you live [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] A) did you watched B) were you watching
B) have you been living C) No substitution D) are you watching
C) No improvement D) have you lived 59. In the olden days, many people use to think
that the earth was flat. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
49. She has been writing this novel for a year but
she did not finish it yet. [SSC CHSL 2018] A) people used to think
A) has not finish it B) No improvement B) people were used to think
C) has not finished it D) had not finished it C) people were thinking
50. Which films have you seen when you were in D) No substitution required
Meerut? [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] 60. As it was getting late Lata, leave the party
A) were you seeing B) did you see midway. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
C) do you see D) No improvement A) is left the party
51. In 1920's, new technology has allowed film B) leaving the party
makers to attach to each film a sound track of C) left the party
speech. [SSC CHSL 2021] D) No substitution required
A) allowed B) was allowed
C) had allowed D) No substitution
52. She shall complete her graduation by 2023.
[SSC CHSL 2021]
A) No substitution B) will be completed
C) shall have completed D) would complete

TENSES
HANDOUT-4
TIER-I
Direction: Fill in the following blanks choosing the 1) didn’t take 2) hadn’t taken
correct option from the given choices. 3) don’t take 4) haven’t taken
1. If you had studied hard, you _______ the 11. “Had he come he would have enjoyed the
examination. show” the sentence implies that :
1) would pass 2) would have passed 1) he has come 2) he had come
3) had passed 4) will pass 3) he came 4) he didn’t come
2. If I became the prime minister of India, I _______ Questions from previous SSC Exams
the reservation system. 12. If I had worked hard I ______ very high marks in
1) abolish 2) will abolish the examination.
3) would abolish 4) have abolished 1) scored 2) would score
3. Had I known that you were at home,I ___you. 3) could score 4) would have scored
1) would visit 2) would have visited 13. If I had helped him, he ______.
3) will visit 4) could visit 1) will not be drowned
2) would not be drowned
4. If I ______ a bird I would fly in the sky.
3) will not have drowned
1) am 2) were 3) will be 4) have
4) would not have drowned
5. If I won the lottery of Rs.1 crore, I ________ on
14. The farmers _____ their farms, if they had
world tour.
known that a thunderstorm was approaching.
1) will go 2) would go
1) will leave 2) would leave
3) would have gone 4) had gone 3) will have left 4) would have left
6. If I hadn’t been ill, I _______ to your marriage. 15. If I _____ a doctor, I would serve the poor.
1) will come 2) would come
1) am 2) had been 3) were 4) was
3) would have come 4) had come
16. If I ____ he, I wouldn’t accept such treatment.
7. If you start now, you ________ the train.
1) am 2) was 3) were 4) will be
1) can catch 2) could catch 17. We shall go for a picnic if the weather ______
3) could have catch 4) catch good.
8. “Had she known your address, she would have 1) is 2) was
invited you to her marriage.” 3) has been 4) had been
The sentence implies that : 18. Had I saved money, I _____ a new car.
1) she knew 2) she had known 1) will purchase 2) would purchase
3) she will know 4) she didn’t know 3) would have purchased
9. If Dhoni plays well, India ________ the match. 4) purchased
1) will win 2) would win 19. What would you have done if you ______ the
3) would have won 4) wins train?
10. You would have got into trouble if you ________ 1) have missed 2) had missed
my advice. 3) missed 4) missing
Tenses Handout
20. If I _____ her address, I would have called on 31. If the car hadn’t broken down, we will be at
her. the office now. [SSC-CPO- 2018]
1) will have 2) had known 1) If the car 2) we wil be
3) can have 4) shall have 3) hadn’t broken down 4) at the office
21. I ______ the job if you had paid me enough. 32.If you plant a seed./You will be noticed / that it
1) would have done 2) had done takes some/ time to grow. [MTS-2021]
3) will do 4) would do 1) you will be noticed 2) time to grow
3) if you plant a seed 4) that it takes some
22. I would have forgotten my appointment if
33.If he had not dropped out, he will most certainly
Susan ____ reminded me about it.
have completed his education by 2023.
(SSC MTS -2019)
1) No error [MTS-2021]
1) hadn't 2) wouldn't
2) he will most certainly have completed
3) haven't 4) had
3) his education by 2023
Direction:In each of the following questions, find 4) If he had not dropped out
out which part of the sentence has an error. If there 34.If I was you, I would not lose temper in this
is no mistake, the answer is No error. situation. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2021]
23. If the economy fails(1)/ this year it reflect 1) I would not 2) in this situation
badly (2) / on the government.(3)/ No error 3) lose temper 4) If I was you
(4) [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] Directions: Which of the phrases given below
24. If I would have realised (1)/ what a bad shape should replace the phrase given in bold in the
our library is in (2)/ I would have done following sentence to make the sentences
something.(3)/No error (4) grammatically correct. It the sentence is correct as
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2014] it is and mark ‘No improvement’ as the answer.
25. If I had remembered (1)/ this it will have (2)/ 35. If they are going out, surely we will follow
prevented some mistakes.(3)/ No error(4) them. [SSC CHSL-2021]
[SSC CHSL-2016] 1) No substitution 2) went out
26. That man would have(1)/ attacked you,(2)/ if 3) were going 4) go out
you went(3)/ that way. (4) [SSC CHSL-2020] 36. If he had time he will call you [SSC-2013]
27. Had you (1) / not reached in time, (2) / we will 1) would have 2) would have had
have (3) / lost our lives. (4) [CGL TIER I-2020] 3) has 4) No improvement
28. If India will win this match they will win the 37. If they were knowing about the crabs, they
series. [SSC CHSL-2019] would not have decided to picnic there.
[SSC-2013]
1) they will win 2) If India will win
1) had known 2) knew
3) the series 4) this match
3) did know 4) No improvement
29. If she left now, she would reach the station on
38. If I had the money I would have bought the
time. [SSC-CPO TIER-I 2019]
house. [SSC-CGL-TIER I-2013]
1) she would reach 2) the station on time
1) If I have had the money I would have bought
3) if she left now 4) No error the house
30. If I join a software company I am getting a good 2) If I had had the money I would have bought
deal of experience. [SSC-CPO- 2018] the house
1) If I join 2) a software company 3) If I have the money I would have bought
3) I am getting the house
4) a good deal of experience 4) No improvement
Tenses Handout
39. If you were the Prime Minister of India what 2) If I am having the degree
steps would you have taken to end 3) No substitution
unemployment? [SSC-CPO-2013] 4) If I had a degree
1) will you take 2) will you be taking 45. If you will bring a letter of introduction, I will
3) would you take 4) No improvement consider your request. [SSC CPO-2019]
40. Father would have been appreaciated your 1) If you brings
efforts if you had informed him. 2) No substitution
[ CGL TIER-I 2017] 3) If you will be bringing
1) would be appreciated 4) If you bring
2) would have appreciated 46. If you had asked me, I had told you not to invest
3) should have been appreciated in that property. [SSC CGL TIER II-2019]
4) No improvement 1) I would have told you 2) I will tell you
41. If you will approach her sincerely, she will 3) No improvement 4) I would tell you
listen to your problem definitely 47. If you park your car here, the traffic police has
[SSC-CGL TIER-I 2017] fined you. [SSC CGL TIER I-2019]
1) you approach 1) will fine you 2) No improvement
2) you are approaching 3) fine you 4) fined you
3) you will be approaching 48. If I have money, I purchase this house.
4) No improvement [SSC CGL TIER I-2019]
42. If a person studied the history of the Maratha 1) I purchased 2) No improvement
empire, he would have wondered how a small 3) I have purchased 4) I will purchase
warrior tribe could have challenged the 49. If you listen to the English news, it improve
mighty Mughals. [SSC CHSL-2016] your English. [SSC CGL TIER I-2019]
1) has studied 2) had studied 1) it improved 2) it will improve
3) could study 4) no improvement 3) No improvement 4) it is improving
43. If I just had the money I would have bought 50. If I does not pay my post-paid mobile bill by
the car. [SSC CHSL-2016] tomorrow I will probably have to pay a fine.
1) have had 2) was having [SSC CHSL 2018]
3) had had 4) no improvement 1) If I had not paid 2) No improvement
44. If I would have a degree from the university, I 3) If I has not paid 4) If I do not pay
would get a good job. [SSC CPO-2019]
1) When I will have a degree
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TENSES
HANDOUT-5
TIER-I
Directions: In each of the following questions, find 10. We will rest for sometime when we will reach
out which part of the sentence has an error. If there the top. [SSC CGL -TIER-I-2018]
is no mistake, the answer is No error. 1) We will rest 2) when we will
1. He got to the top (1)/ and was very disappointed 3) reach the top 4) for sometime
(2)/ when he found that (3)/ someone else has 11. We shall wait (1)/ till you (2)/ will finish your
reached it first. (4)/ No error (5) lunch. (3)/ No error. (4) [ MTS-2013]
2. I declined the lunch offer by Suresh, not 12. We must plan how can we cope with the
because I do not want to go, but because I had present situation. [SSC CGL -TIER-II-2019]
no time. (SSC CHSL -2019) 1) We must plan 2) how can we
1) by Suresh, not because 3) cope with the 4) present situation
2) but because I had no time 13. She asked me where had I gone for dinner with
3) I do not want to go my fiance. [SSC CGL -TIER-II-2019]
4) I declined the lunch offer 1) She asked me 2) where had I
3. In his speech (1)/ the finance minister stated 3) with my fiance 4) gone for dinner
(1)/ that the new tax law will be (3)/ applicable 14.Let us think how can we solve the problem
from April 1, 2010. (4)/ No error (5) . amiably. [SSC CGL -TIER-II-2019]
4. Angered over the delay in giving compensation 1) Let us think 2) amiably
(1)/ factory workers shouted (2)/ slogans against 3) how can we 4) solve the problem
the president (3)/ when he reaches the office. 15.Henry asked his wife (1)/ what had she prepared
(4)/ No error (5). (2)/ for dinner that night. (3)/ No error (4)
5. She was shocked when (1)/ she heard the news [SSC CGL TIER-II 2013]
(2)/that he has died.(3)/No error(4) [CPO-2014] 16. I did not play cricket (1)/ since (2)/ I left college
6. I whistled thrice (1)/ with full might and raise in 1996. (3)/ No error (4)
my arms (2)/ towards the sky. (3)/ No error (4) 17. I wish (1)/ I know (2)/ this address. (3)/ No error
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2013] (4).
7. No one inform me that you would be absent. 18. I wish I have worked harder than I did.
[SSC CGL -TIER-II-2018] 1) I wish 2) I have worked
1) No one inform me 2) would be absent. 3) harder than I did 4) No error
3) No error 4) that you 19. He speaks (1)/ as if (2)/ he knows everything.
8.When we went to Ramgarh we see the (3)/ No error(4)
snowcapped mountains in the distance. 20. It’s time (1)/ we do something to check (2)/ the
[CHSL - 2018] incidence of this infectious disease. (3)/ No
1) in the distance 2) to Ramgarh we see error (4)
3) the snow-capped mountains 21. It is high time (1)/ that we send (2)/ the answer.
4) When we went (3)/ No error (4)
9. After you will return (1)/ from Shimla (2)/ I will 22. It is high time (1)/ we renovate (2)/ our old
come and see you. (3)/ No error (4) house. (3)/ No error(4) [SSC CGL TIER-II 2014]
Tenses Handout
23. I will punish the man (1)/ who has hanged (2)/ 2) People sometimes asks me
the picture on the wall. (3)/ No error (4) 3) why carbon dioxide
24. I laid down (1)/ on the smooth ground (2)/ and 4) is important for the climate
went to sleep (3)/ at once. (4)/ No error (5) 36. Age doesn't seeming to diminish our capacity
25. The river (1)/ has overflown (2)/its banks.(3)/ to speak, write and learn new things.
No error (4) [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2014] [MTS-2021]
26. Due to the explosion the (1)/ walls bursted 1) Age doesn't seeming to
apart (2)/ and the roof was blown off. (3)/ No 2) write and learn new things
error (4)
3) diminish our capacity to speak
27. The programme is (1)/ being telecasted (2)/
4) No error
from one of (3)/ the Doordarshan Kendras. (4)/
37. An opportuniy arise, and / he decided to take
No error (5)
the/ job in Brussels. [MTS-2021]
28. Father was upset (1)/ when he found that (2)/
1) he decided to take the
you are not there. (3)/ No error(4)
2) No error 3) job in Brussels
4) An opportunity arise, and
29.When you have worked out (1)/ this sum,(2)/
38. The andes mountains/ lay between/ Chile and
you may (3)/went out to play.(4) [ CHSL-2021]
Argentina. [MTS-2021]
30. We really wanted to go to the park but we were
1) Chile and Argentina 2) No error
told not to go out if it rain. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
3) lay between 4) The Andes mountains
1) No error 2) were told
39. Lucy was annoyed to discover/ that her
3) wanted to go 4) if it rain
husband/ had taking her car keys. [MTS-2021]
31. You should / have respond / to my query /
1) No error
sooner. [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
2) had taking her car keys
1) sooner 2) to my query
3) Lucy was annoyed to discover
3) You should 4) have respond
4) that her husband
32. I asked my friend / where had he / learnt to
40. I have not saw/ your sister since she/ came to
dance / so well. [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
this city. [MTS-2021]
1) so well 2) learnt to dance
1) No error 2) came to this city
3) where had he 4) I asked my friend
3) your sister since she
33. He allowed / his son to drive / but he warn him
4) I have not saw
/ of the danger. [SSC CGL TIER I-2021]
Directions: In the below questions, a sentence / a
1) of the danger 2) his son to drive
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are
3) He allowed 4) but he warn him
given to the bold part which will improve the
34. He said that he had forgot to lock the door
sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark
before leaving. [SSC CGL TIER II-2021]
1) he had forgot 2) before leaving needed, mark corresponding to “No
3) to lock the door 4) He said that improvement”.
35. People sometimes asks me/ why carbon 41. I fell asleep after I am reading a novel.
dioxide/ is important for the climate. 1) while I was reading [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
[MTS-2021] 2) while I am reading 3) after I was reading
1) No error 4) No improvement required
Tenses Handout
42. How many sums had you solve so far? 51. In India, processed foods becomes popular in
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] the 20th century. [MTS-2021]
1) No improvement required 1) become popularity in
2) are you solving 2) No improvement required
3) have you solved 4) do you solve 3) become popular at
43. Seeing that she is very tired, I walked out of 4) became popular in
the room and let her sleep. [CGL-TIER-II 2013]
52. It’s high time you come to a decision.
1) Seeing that she are very tired
1) came 2) had come
2) Seeing that she was very tired
3) Seeing she is tired 3) have come 4) No improvement
4) No improvement 53. I did not see him since he wrote last.
44. The boy said that he has read the book. 1) I could not see him 2) I shall not see him
1) he has already read [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013] 3) I have not seen him 4) No improvement
2) he had read 54. It is high time you started revising your lessons.
3) he has finished to read 1) start 2) had started
4) No improvement 3) will start 4) No improvement
45. When the party ended, the band pack up its 55. When I shall go to Agra, I shall visit the Taj Mahal.
equipment and left. [SSC-CGL TIER-II 2015] 1) Have gone 2) shall travel
1) will pack up 2) will have packed up
3) go 4) No improvement
3)packed up 4) No improvement
56. He hanged his portrait in the main hall.
46. I wish I know how to play the guitar.
1) hang 2) hung
A) I have known B) I knew 3) had hanged 4) No improvement
C) I am knowing D) No improvement 57. His speech was broadcasted over the radio last
47. I have never been hearing from him since he Thursday.
left for America. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2013] 1) was broadcast 2) had been broadcast
1) have never heard 3) has been broadcast 4) No improvement
2) never been hearing 58. I asked the traveler where is he going.
3) was never heard 4) No improvement 1) where he is going
48. It’s high time that you go home. 2) where was he going
[SSC-CGL TIER-I 2015] 3) where he was going
1) No improvement 2) are going
4) No improvement
3) went 4) gone
60. The teacher said, “It is time that you daughter
49. The Councillor behaves as if he is the Chief
has learned how to write." [SSC CHSL - 2016]
Minister [SSC CHSL-2015]
1) learned 2) had learnt
1) has been 2) were
3) No improvement 4) was 3) learnt 4) No improvement
50. As soon as I will get my salary, I will repay your 61. Due to heavy monsoon showers, the water in
loan. the dam rose another foot. [SSC CHSL - 2016]
1) The sooner I will get 2) As soon as I get 1) raised another foot
3) No sooner than I get 2) raised by a feet
4) As soon as I shall get 3) had risen a foot
5) No correction required 4) No improvement

Tenses Handout
62. The pilgrim lain in the shade of the tree. 70. Oh, what a lovely necklace! You need no buy
[SSC CHSL - 2016] such an expensive gift. [SSC CHSL - 2018]
1) lied 2) laid 3) lay 4) No improvement 1) hadn’t needed to buy
63. Why he was angry with the guard? 2) No improvement
[SSC CGL TIER-I -2018] 3) didn’t need to buying
1) Why was he angry 2) Why he were angry 4) needn’t have bought
3) Why did he angry 4) No improvement 71. Riya went into the shop because it has sale.
64.When I go to Paris, I shall visit the Eiffel Tower. [SSC CPO - 2018]
[SSC CHSL - 2016] 1) No improvement 2) it is having sale
1) shall go 2) will be going 3) it having a sale 4) it had a sale
3) have to go 4) No improvement 72. I wish I were listening to my parents.
65.They loaded their ships with spices and silks and [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
returns with the summer monsoon. 1) No substitution required
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] 2) have listened
1) returned 2) return 3) am listening 4) had listened
3) returning 4) No improvement 73. When Sirisha knock at the door someone
66.I wish I was a superman. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] peeped through the window. [CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) am 2) have been 1) knocked at the door
3) were 4) No improvement 2) No substitution required
67. I didn’t see him since we met two years ago. 3) knocked door 4) knocked on door
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] 74. I shall certainly write to you when I shall reach
1) am not seeing 2) have not seen Bengaluru. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
3) had not seen 4) No improvement 1) I reached
68.I wish if I was the Principal of my school. 2) No substitution required
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 3) I reach 4) I am reaching
1) I were 2) No improvement 75. As I am hearing the lecture it reminded me of
3) that I am 4) If I had been a book I had read two years ago.
69. I have not saw him since I last leave the town. [ CGL TIER-I 2021]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 1) As I heard 2) As I have heard
1) see him since I last left 3) When I hear 4) No substitution
2) seen him for I last left 76.I will have travelled all over Europe last year.
3) seen him since I last left [SSC CGL TIER-II 2021]
4) No improvement 1) have travelled 2) were travelling
3) No improvement 4) travelled

VOICE
BASICS
TIER-I
Change the following into Passive Voice.
16. The board will announce the result tomorrow.
ASSERTVE SENTENCES:
1. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.
17. Babies drink milk.
2. He gave a beautiful presentation.

18. The president appoints the CJI.
3. You are disturbing me.

SENTENCES WITH TWO OBJECTS:
19.We will offer you a job.
4. He loved her.
5. She likes me.

20.Mr. Reddy teaches us English.
6. We are painting the house.
7. We have made all the arrangements.

21.She presented me a gift.
8. We should follow traffic rules.
IMPERATIVE SENTENCES :
9. I will pay the fee tomorrow.
22.Lock the door.
10. She was washing clothes.

23.Open the window.
11. Careless driving causes many accidents.

24.Send the boy to the market.
12. She will have finished the work

25.Deposit the money in the bank.
13. A dog bit him.

26.Don’t make a noise.
14. Children like sweets.

27.Don’t write your name.
15. The boys were making a noise.

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TIER-I
Direction:A sentence has been given in Active/ C) Whale sharks have been caught commercially
Passive Voice. Out of the four given in some places around the world.
alternatives, select the one which best D) Whale sharks are caught commercially in
expresses the same sentence in Passive/ some places around the world.
Active Voice. 7. Who is creating this mess? [CGL TIER-I 2021]
1. She handles all tasks efficiently. [CGL TIER-I 2021] A) By whom is this mess being created?
A) All tasks are being handled efficiently by her. B) Who has created this mess?
B) All tasks were handled efficiently by her. C) By whom has this mess been created?
C) All tasks have been handled efficiently by her. D) By whom this mess being created?
D) All tasks are handled efficiently by her. 8. She has read all the plays of Shakespeare.
2. She gifted me a beautiful handbag. [CGL TIER-I 2021] [CGL TIER-I 2021]
A) I am gifted a beautiful handbag by her. A) All the plays of Shakespeare are read by her.
B) I am being gifted a beautiful handbag by her. B) All the plays of Shakespeare have been read by her.
C) I was gifted a beautiful handbag by her. C) All the plays of Shakespeare had been read by her.
D) I have been gifted a beautiful handbag by her. D) All the plays of Shakespeare were read by her.
3. He opened the door for his mother. [CGL TIER-I 2021] 9. The mechanic repaired my bike.[SSC CHSL-2019]
A) The door was opened by him for his mother. A) My bike was repaired by the mechanic.
B) The door was open by him for his mother. B) My bike has been repaired by the mechanic.
C) The door had been opened by him for his C) The bike is repaired by my mechanic.
mother. D) The bike was being repaired by my mechanic.
D) The door is opened by him for his mother. 10. I use jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters.
4. The Smiths have put up a huge Christmas tree. [SSC CHSL-2019]
[CGL TIER-I 2021] A) Jaggery is used by me to sweeten my tea in
A) A huge Christmas tree has been put up by winters.
the Smiths. B) Jaggery is being used by me to sweeten my
B) A huge Christmas tree is put up by the Smiths. tea in winters.
C) A huge Christmas tree is being put up by the C) I have been using jaggery to sweeten my
Smiths. tea in winters.
D) A huge Christmas tree was put up by the Smiths. D) In winters jaggery was used by me to sweeten
5. She is making a beautiful beaded curtain. my tea.
[CGL TIER-I 2021] 11. We are arranging an exhibition of sarees from
A) A beautiful beaded curtain was being made by her. different states of India at DilliHaat.[ CHSL-2019]
B) A beautiful beaded curtain was made by her. A)An exhibition of sarees from different
C) A beautiful beaded curtain is being made by her. states of India is being arranged by us at
D) A beautiful beaded curtain is made by her. DilliHaat.
6. They catch whale sharks commercially in some B) An exhibition of sarees from different
places around the world. [CGL TIER-I 2021] states of India was arranged by us at DilliHaat.
A) Whale sharks were caught commercially in C) An exhibition of sarees from different states
some places around the world. of India has been arranged by us at DilliHaat.
B) Whale sharks are being caught commercially D) An exhibition of sarees from different states of
in some places around the world. India will be arranged by us at DilliHaat.

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12. The students have performed a new version [SSC CGL TIER I -2020]
of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’. [SSC CHSL-2019] A) The students have been advised not to carry
A) Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ have been calculators into the examination hall by the
performed by the new version of the students. invigilator.
B) A new version of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ B) The students were advised not to carry
have been performed by the students. calculators into the examination hall.
C) A new version of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ C) The students are being advised by the
has been performed by the students. invigilator not to carry calculators into the
D)Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ has been examination hall.
performed by the new version of the students. D) The students were advised the invigilator
13. The batsman had hit the ball towards the not to carry calculators into the examination
boundary. [SSC CHSL-2019] hall.
A) The ball is hit towards the boundary by the 19. The sunrays burned my face. [CGL TIER 1-2020]
batsman. A) My face was burned by the sunrays.
B) The ball is being hit towards the boundary B) My face is burned by the sunrays.
by the batsman. C) My face is being burned by the sunrays.
C) The ball was hit towards the boundary by D) My face has been burned by the sunrays.
the batsman. 20. The postman had delayed the letter.
D) The ball had been hit towards the boundary [SSC CGL TIER 1-2020]
by the batsman. A) The postman had been delayed by the letter.
14. This android can perform all the programmes B) The letter had been delayed by the postman.
perfectly well. [SSC CHSL-2019] C) The letter was delayed by the postman.
A) All the programmes could have been D) The letter had delayed the postman.
performed perfectly well by this android. 21. Imran has found two good jobs in the advertisements
B) All the programmes can have been of the newspaper. [CGL TIER 1-2020]
performed perfectly well by this android. A) Two good jobs are being found by Imran
C) All the programmes can be performed in the advertisements of the newspaper.
perfectly well by this android. B) Two good jobs had found by Imran in the
D) All the programmes could be performed advertisements of the newspaper.
perfectly well by this android. C) Two good jobs have been found by Imran in
15. A child could understand his theory. the advertisements of the newspaper.
[SSC CGL TIER 1-2019] D) Two good jobs has found by Imran in the
A) His theory was understood by a child. advertisements of the newspaper.
B) His theory can be understood by a child. 22. The boy’s cricket ball broke the neighbour’s
C) His theory could be understood by a child. window. [CGL TIER 1-2020]
D) His theory is being understood by a child.
A) The neighbour’s window was broke by the
16. Who has broken the chair? [CGL TIER 1-2019]
boy’s cricket ball.
A) By whom is the chair been broken?
B) The neighbour’s window was broken by the
B) By whom has the chair been broken?
C) By whom was the chair been broken?
C) The neighbour’s window is broken by the
D) By whom had the chair been broken?
17. Animals cannot make tools. [CGL TIER I-2019]
A) Animals cannot be made by tools. D) The neighbour’s window had been broke
B) Tools are not to be made by animals. by the boy’s cricket ball.
C) Tools could not be made by animals. 23. They didn’t repair my phone yesterday.
D) Tools cannot be made by animals. [SSC CGL -2020]
18. The invigilator is advising the students not to A) My phone had not been repaired yesterday
carry calculators into the examination hall. by them.
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B) My phone was not repaired yesterday by them. C) Do I was trusted by you?
C) My phone did not get repaired yesterday by them. D) I am trusted by you.
D) My phone could not be repaired yesterday by them. 30. The booking will have been closed when you
24. All weapons were surrendered by them. reach the theatre. [CGL TIER-I 2021]
[CGL TIER-I 2021] A) They had closed the booking when you
A) They have surrendered all weapons. reached the theatre.
B) They surrendered all weapons. B) They will close the booking when you reach
C) They had surrendered all weapons. the theatre.
D) They are surrendering all weapons. C) They would have closed the booking when
25. How many candidates had been interviewed you reach the theatre.
by him before lunch? [CGL TIER-I 2021] D) They will have closed the booking when you
A) How many candidates has he interviewed reach the theatre.
before lunch? 31. Tall promises were being made by each
B) How many candidates did he interview promoter. [CGL TIER-I 2021]
before lunch? A) Each promoter has been making tall
C) How many candidates had he interviewed promises.
before lunch? B) Each promoter has made tall promises.
D) How many candidates was he interviewing C) Each promoter made tall promises.
before lunch? D) Each promoter was making tall promises.
26. Trumpets are being blown by the soldiers to 32. Arrest the thief. [CGL TIER-I 2021]
announce the victory. [CGL TIER-I 2021] A) Let the thief is arrested.
A) The soldiers were blowing the trumpets to B) The thief is arrested.
announce the victory. C) The thief has been arrested.
B) The soldiers blow the trumpets to announce D) Let the thief be arrested.
the victory. 33. I am paid weekly by my organisation.
C) The soldiers are blowing the trumpets to [SSC CGL TIER 1-2020]
announce the victory. A) My organisation paid me weekly.
D) The soldiers blew the trumpets to announce B) My organisation would pay me weekly.
the victory. C) My organisation will pay me weekly.
27. Hatred can be overcome by love. [CGL TIER-I 2021] D) My organisation pays me weekly.
A) Love can overcome hatred. 34. His services were recognised by his community.
B) Love has overcome hatred. [SSC CGL TIER II-2019]
C) Love is overcoming hatred. A) His community recognises his services.
D) Love can overcame hatred. B) His community has recognised his services.
28. The poems of great English poets are being C) His community is recognising his services.
translated into other languages.[CGL TIER-I 2021] D) His community recognised his services.
A) They were translating the poems of great 35. Give the child a nourishing diet. [CGL TIER-I 2021]
English poets into other languages. A) The child is given a nourishing diet.
B) They are translating the poems of great B) The child was given a nourishing diet.
English poets into other languages. C) The child should be given a nourishing diet.
C) They have translated the poems of great D) The child must have given a nourishing diet.
English poets into other languages. 36. The lock has not yet been repaired by the
D) They translated the poems of great English locksmith. [SSC CHSL- 2021]
poets into other languages. A) The locksmith does not repairs the lock.
29. Do you trust me? [CGL TIER-I 2021] B) The locksmith had not repaired the lock till then.
A) Am I trusted by you? C) The locksmith has not repaired the lock yet.
B) Do I am trusted by you? D) The locksmith is not repairing the lock yet.
VOICE Handout
37. A trip to the village temple was made by 43. The utensils have been cleaned. [ CHSL- 2021]
Bhavani yesterday. [SSC CHSL- 2021] A) Someone is cleaning the utensils.
A) Bhavani made a trip to the village temple B) Someone cleaned the utensils.
yesterday. C) Someone was cleaning the utensils.
B) Bhavani tripped to the village temple D) Someone has cleaned the utensils.
yesterday. 44. All the electric poles in the suburbs were des-
C) Bhavani was going to make a trip to the troyed by the cyclone last year. [CHSL- 2021]
temple yesterday. A) The cyclone destroyed all the electric poles
D) Bhavani is going to make a trip to the temple in the suburbs last year.
today. B) The cyclone was being destroyed with all
38. The library building was renovated in 2020. the electric poles in the suburbs last year.
[SSC CHSL- 2021] C) The cyclone destroyed all the suburbs by
A) They were renovating the building in 2020. the electric poles last year.
B) They had renovated the library building in 2020. D) The cyclone was destroyed by the all the
C) They renovated the library building in 2020. electric poles in the suburbs last year.
D) They did renovating the building in 2020. 45. The thieves were caught by the police.
39. Siddharth is floating a grand plan by next [SSC CHSL- 2021]
week. [SSC CHSL- 2021] A) The police was caught the thieves.
A) Next week is keeping afloat by Siddharth's
B) The police caught the thieves.
grand plan.
C) The police had caught the thieves.
B) Siddharth is being floated by a grand plan
D) The police were caught the thieves.
next week.
46. The finance minister will announce the budget.
C) A grand plan is being floated by Siddharth next
[SSC CHSL- 2021]
week.
A)The budget were announced by the finance
D) A grand plan is being floating by Siddharth
minister.
next week.
B)The budget will be announced by the finance
40. The government presented awards to eminent
minister.
people. [SSC CHSL- 2021]
C)The budget will have announced by the
A) Eminent people were presented awards by
the government. finance minister.
B) Eminent people were being presented D)The budget are announced by the finance
awards by the government. minister.
C) Eminent people are being presented awards 47. In the theatre, the audience threw flowers on
by the government. the screen. [SSC CHSL- 2021]
D) Eminent people are presented awards by A) In the theatre, flowers was thrown by the
the government. audience.
41. Admittance was refused to him by the airport B) In the theatre, flowers were thrown by the
security. [SSC CHSL- 2021] audience.
A) The airport security is refusing him admittance. C) In the theatre, flowers are thrown by the
B) The airport security refused him admittance. audience.
C) The airport security had refused him admittance . D) In the theatre, flowers had been thrown by
D) The airport security has refused him admittance. the audience.
42. My father teaches students. [SSC CHSL- 2021] 48. I laughed at the clown. [SSC CHSL- 2021]
A) Students are taught by my father. A) The clown is being laughed at by me.
B) A student is taught by my father. B) The clown was laughed at by me.
C) My father is teaching students. C) The clown was being laughed by me.
D) Students are being taught by my father. D) The clown is laughed by me.
VOICE
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Directions: Select the option that expresses the (c) A letter was wrote by Shiva to the head of
given sentence in the active or passive voice. the HR department in response to the
1. The invigilator is advising the students not to advertisement.
carry calculators into the examination hall. (d) A letter had been written by Shiva to the
[ SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] head of the HR department in response to
(a) The students have been advised not to carry the advertisement.
calculators into the examination hall by the 6. They didn't repair my phone yesterday.
invigilator. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
(b) The students were advised not to carry (a) My phone had not been repaired yesterday
calculators into the examination hall. by them.
(c) The students are being advised by the (b) My phone was not repaired yesterday by them.
invigilator not to carry calculators into the (c) My phone did not get repaired yesterday by them.
examination hall. (d) My phone could not be repaired yesterday by
(d) The students were advised the invigilator them.
not to carry calculators into the examination. 7. He gave Kaveri a beautiful yellow dress.
2. Please do your work properly. [CGL TIER-I 2021] [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
(a) You are instructed to do your work properly. (a) Kaveri has given a beautiful yellow dress by
him.
(b) Can you please do your work properly?
(b) Kaveri was given a beautiful yellow dress by
(c) Will you please do your work properly?
him.
(d) You are requested to do your work properly.
(c) Kaveri has been given a beautiful yellow
3. Who wrote the Ramayana? [CGL TIER-I 2021]
dress by him.
(a) By who was the Ramayana written?
(d) Kaveri is given a beautiful yellow dress by him.
(b) By whom was the Ramayana written? 8. The spider on the wall frightened Jiya.
(c) By whom was that who wrote the Ramayana? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
(d) Who was that who wrote the Ramayana? (a) The spider on the wall was frightened by Jiya.
4. You can solve this problem. [CGL TIER-I 2021] (b) Jiya was frightened by the spider on the wall.
(a) This problem can be solved by you. (c) Jiya has been frightened by the spider on the
(b) This problem should be solved by you. wall.
(c) This problem ought to be solved by you. (d) Jiya had been frightened of the spider on the
(d) This problem might be solved by you. wall.
5. Shiva wrote a letter to the head of the HR 9. The prisoners of this jail have woven these
Department in response to the advertisement. carpets. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
[ SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] (a) The prisoners have been woven by these
(a) A letter was written by Shiva to the head of carpets of this jail.
the HR department in response to the (b) These carpets have been woven by the
advertisement. prisoners of this jail.
(b) A letter was written by the head of the HR (c) These carpets were woven by the prisoners
department to Shiva in response to the of this jail.
advertisement. (d) These carpets wove the prisoners of this jail.
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10. The disaster management team rescued the (c) Students had been ferried to their colleges in
flood victims. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] special buses.
(a) The flood victims have been rescued by the (d) Students are being ferried to their colleges
disaster management team. in special buses.
(b) The flood victims are being rescued by the 15. You can see vast valleys sloping into the
disaster management team. distance. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(c) The flood victims are rescued by the (a) Vast valleys had been seen sloping into the
disaster management team. distance.
(d) The flood victims were rescued by the (b)Vast valleys can be seen sloping into the distance.
disaster management team. (c) Vast valleys are seen sloping into the distance.
11. The central team visited eight villages in the state (d) Vast valleys will be seen sloping into the
to assess the damage to the crops. [CHSL 2021 ] distance.
(a) Eight villages in the state were visited by the 16. The poor washerwoman washes dirty clothes
central team to assess the damage to the crops. from morning to evening. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(b) The damage to the crops was assessed in (a) Dirty clothes are washed by the poor
eight villages in the state by the central team. washerwoman from morning to evening.
(c) The central team assessed the damage to the (b) Dirty clothes are being washed by the poor
crops in eight villages in the state. washerwoman from morning to evening.
(d) Eight villages had visited the central team (c) Dirty clothes were washed by the poor
to assess the damage to the crops. washerwoman from morning to evening.
12. The Indian government has introduced a ban (d) Dirty clothes have been washed by the poor
on spitting in public. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] washerwoman from morning to evening.
(a) A ban on spitting in public has been introduced 17. Teachers should cover all the topics in the
by the Indian government. syllabus. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(b) The ban on spitting had been introduced by (a) All the topics in the syllabus should be covered
the Indian government. by teachers.
(c) The ban on spitting was being introduced (b) Teachers should be covered the syllabus in
by the Indian government. all the topics.
(d) The Indian government had introduced a ban (c)Teachers should be covered all the topics
on spitting in public places. in the syllabus.
13. The government is helping the states affected (d) All the topics in the should cover teachers.
by the cyclone. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] 18. The Central Board of Secondary Education has
(a) The government is going to help the states launched a new helpline for students.
affected by the cyclone.
[CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(b) The states affected by the cyclone have been
(a) A new helpline for students is launched by
helped by the government.
the Central Board of Secondary Education.
(c) The states affected by the cyclone are being
helped by the government. (b) A new helpline for students will be
(d) The states affected by the cyclone will be launched by the Central Board of Secondary
helped by the government. Education.
14. Special buses will ferry students to their (c) A new helpline for students had been launched
colleges. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] by the Central Board of Secondary' Education.
(a) Students will be ferried to their colleges in (d) A new helpline for students has been launched
special buses. by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
(b) Students are to be ferried to their colleges 19. Designer clothes were sold to the masses by
in special buses. Pierre Cardin. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]

VOICE Handout
(a) The masses were sold by Pierre Cardin to the won by Mary Kom.
designer clothes. (b) Numerous boxing championships have
(b) Designer clothes have been sold by Pierre been won by Mary Kom.
Cardin to the masses. (c) Numerous boxing championships were won
(c) Pierre Cardin sold designer clothes to the by Mary Kom.
masses. (d) Numerous boxing championships had been
(d) Pierre Cardin had sold designer clothes to won by Mary Kom.
the masses. 25. How many languages do you learn at school?
20. Have you submitted the papers at the post [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
office? [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] (a) How many languages will you learn at school?
(a) Have the papers been submit by you at the (b) How many languages are learnt by you at school?
post office? (c) How many languages are being learnt by
(b) Had the papers submitted by you to the post you at school?
office? (d) How many languages have you being learnt
(c) Has the papers been submitted by you at by you learning at school?
the post office? 26. The breakfast will have been finished by nine.
(d) Have the papers been submitted by you at [CPO 2021 TIER -II]
the post office? (a) They will have finished the breakfast by nine.
21. Wi-Fi hotspots will be installed by the government (b) They will be finishing the breakfast by nine.
in remote areas by 2022. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] (c) They will finish the breakfast by nine.
(a) Wi-Fi hotspots will install in remote areas by (d) They will have finish the breakfast by nine.
2022 by the government. 27. Have all the bills been verified by someone?
(b) Remote areas will install Wi-Fi hotspots by [CPO 2021 TIER -II]
the government by 2022. (a) Has someone verify all the bills?
(c) The government will install remote areas (b) Has someone verified all the bills?
and hotspots by 2022. (c) Is someone verifying all the bills?
(d) The government will install Wi-Fi hotspots (d) Have someone verified all the bills?
in remote areas by 2022.
28. The animals in the zoo should not be fed.
22. How much will they pay you? [CHSL 2021] [CPO 2021 TIER -II]
(a) How much will they be paying? (a) Feed not the animals in the zoo.
(b) How much will you be paid by them? (b) Don't feed the animals in the zoo.
(c) Payment will be done by them? (c) Don’t fed the animals in the zoo.
(d) They will have paid you how much? (d) Don’t be feeding the animals in the zoo.
23. Fifteen children were rescued from an unregistered 29. The committee has discussed the matter for
home by the police. [CHSL 2021] several days. [CPO 2021 TIER -II]
(a) The police rescued fifteen children from an (a) The matter has been discussed by the
unregistered home. committee for several days.
(b) Fifteen children rescued the police from
(b) The matter has discussed by the committee
an unregistered home.
for several days.
(c) The police were rescued fifteen children
(c) The matter is being discussed by the
from an unregistered home.
committee for several days.
(d) The police have rescued fifteen children
(d) The matter was discussed by the committee
from an unregistered home.
for several days.
24. Mary Kom has won numerous boxing championships.
[CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] 30. They will cancel the football tournament this
(a) Numerous boxing championships are being year. [CPO 2021 TIER -II]
VOICE Handout
(a) The football tournament was cancelled this year. (d) The national anthem was sung very
(b) The football tournament will be cancelled enthusiastically for young students in the
this year. annual event.
(c) The football tournament has been cancelled 36. Parker has been bitten by a rare species of
this year. spiders. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(d) The football tournament is being cancelled (a) A rare species of spiders bit Parker.
this year. (b) A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.
(c) A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.
31. I know him. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(d) A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.
(a) Let him be known to me.
37. I am training a new batch of officers now.
(b) He is known to me.
[CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(c) He is known to myself. (a) A new batch of officers are training me now.
(d) I am known to him. (b) A new batch of officers were being trained
32. Children like to play games all the time. by me now.
[CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] (c) A new batch of officers is being trained by me.
(a) Children are being played games all the time. (d) A new batch of officers are trained now.
(b) Games are liked to be played by children 38. I need to evaluate all the options available by
all the time. the end of this month. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
(c) Children like being played to games all the time. (a) All the options available will be needed to
(d) Games liked playing with children all the time. evaluate by the end of this month.
33. The outcome of the interview will be published (b) All the options available need to be
by next week. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] evaluated by me by the end of this month.
(a) The panel will publish the outcome of the (c) I needed to evaluate all the options by the
interview by next week. end of this month.
(d) All the options will be needing evaluation
(b) The panel was to publish the outcome of
with the end of this month.
the interview by next week.
39.The old woman was helped by the boy while
(c) The panel will have published the outcome
crossing the road. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ]
of the interview by the week next.
(a) The boy helped the old woman while
(d) The panel would have published the
crossing the road.
outcome of the interview by next week.
(b) The boy has helped the old woman while
34. The disabled should not be oppressed.
crossing the road.
[CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] (c) The boy was helped the old woman while
(a) Let not the disabled be oppressed. crossing the road.
(b) We should not be oppressing the disabled. (d) The boy is helping the old woman while
(c) The disabled have not been oppressed. crossing the road.
(d) Do not oppress the disabled. 40. His friends arranged for the ambulance and took
35.The national anthem was being sung very him immediately to the hospital. [CHSL 2021 ]
enthusiastically by young students in the (a) His friends were arranged for the ambulance
annual event. [CHSL 2021 TIER-I ] and taken him immediately to the hospital.
(a) The young students in the annual event (b) The ambulance was arranged for by his
were singing the national anthem very friends and he was immediately taken to the
enthusiastically. hospital.
(b) The national anthem sang the young (c) The ambulance arranged for his friends and
students very enthusiastically. took him immediately to the hospital.
(c) The young students in the annual event had (d) His friends would have arranged for the
been singing the national anthem very ambulance and taken him immediately to the
enthusiastically. hospital.
VOICE
HANDOUT-3
TIER-I
Directions(1-25): In each of the following questions, as (2)/ we had the first meeting (3)/ over a
find out which part of the sentence has an error. If month ago. (4)/No error (5)
there is no mistake, the answer is No error. 15.Our company was recently (1)/ award the
1. He selected (1)/ in campus interviews (2)/ contract (2)/ to construct two major (3)/ bridges
while (3)/ he was studying B.Tech final year. in the state. (4)/ No error (5)
(4)/ No error(5) 16.While the formation of RBI (1)/ approved in
2. He suspended (1)/ from college (2)/ for one March, 1934 (2)/ it was inaugurated (3)/ only
week (3)/ for his misbehavior.(4)/ No error(5) on April 1, 1935. (4)/ No error (5)
3. Rohith Sharma elected (1)/ captain (2)/ of (3)/ 17. Handicrafts are (1)/export from India (2)/ to
Indian cricket team. (4)/ No error (5) several (3)/ European countries.(4) [CGL TIER-I 2021]
4. Electric heaters (1)/were providing (2)/ to all 18. He tried to run away(1)/ but was soon (2)/
the officers (3)/ at the guest house.(4) overtook by (3)/ some policemen.(4)
[SSC CHSL-2020] [CGL TIER-II 2020]
5. Looking into the situation (1)/ that prevailed a 19.A weak-minded person is frighten away (1)/by
few years (2)/ ago; he was taken (3)/ that the initial difficulties and (2)/gives up the
decision. (4)/ No error (5) attempt in despair.(3)/No error(4) [CPO-2014]
6. Six persons killed (1)/ and a baby was (2)/ badly 20.The Government granted (1)/relief payments
injured in the (3)/ bus accident which took of Rs.5000/- each (2)/ those who injured in the fire
place last night. (4)/ No error (5) accident. (3)/ No error (4) [SSC CGL TIRE-I 2015]
7. Any step that the centre (1)/ takes to establish 21.The heavy-weight fighter (1)/was knocking out (2)/
(2)/ peace and harmony in the country (3)/ will in one punch.(3)/ No error(4) [CGL TIER-II 2015]
be appreciate. (4)/ No error (5) 22.The door (1)/should be (2)/ keep closed.(3)/ No error
8. Bags and purses (1)/ were thoroughly checking (4) [SSC CHSL 2015]
(2)/ at the entrance (3)/ to the theatre.(4) 23.The social activist (1)/was murder (2)/ in cold
[SSC CHSL-2020] blood.(3)/No error (4) [SSC MTS -2013]
9. Had the police not (1)/ reached here (2)/ on 24. Based on the newspaper reports, (1)/ we can con-
time, I would (3)/ have killed by the robbers. (4)/ clude that (2)/many accidents caused by reck-
No error (5) less driving. (3)/No error (4) [SSC 2001]
10.The children were warning (1)/not to try(2) /to
25. Paper should be (1)/ recycle (2)/ if possible.
climb the cliffs(3)/ as they were very steep.(4)
(3)/ No error (4) [ SSC Steno 2010]
[SSC CHSL-2020]
26. The last Mughal emperor was (1)/ send into
11. This comes (1)/ at a time (2)/ when fund exile (2)/by the British.(3)/ No error(4)
allocation (3)/ is been doubled.(4)/ No error (5)
[SSC CHSL-2016]
12.Rohan’s happiness knew no (1)/ bounds when
the results (2)/ were announce because (3)/ he
Directions: which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and
had won the competition. (4)/ No error (5)
(4) given below each sentence should replace the
13. The Minister announced (1)/that the bridge phrases printed in bold in the following sentences
would constructed (2)/ within a week.(3)/ No to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the
error(4) [SSC CHSL-2021] sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required,
14.The next meeting can be (1)/ hold next week mark No improvement as the answer.
VOICE Handout
27.The authorities are assured the people that 33. A hand pump is very easy to work and it can
they will look into the matter. [ CGL TIER-I 2021] be fitted in every house.
1) have been assured [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
2) have assured 1) No improvement 2) can be fits
3) No substitution required 3) could be fitting 4) can be fitting
4) has assured 34. The medicine must be take by you.
28. Generally people are easily fools by [SSC CHSL -2015]
statistical data and figures. 1) takes 2) taken
1) Generally people are easy fools 3) taking 4) No improvement
2) Generally for people it is easy to fool 35. All was surprising to find that he was not with
3) General people are easy to fool them. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
4) Generally people are easily fooled 1) was surprised 2) were surprised
5) No correction required 3) is surprised 4) No improvement
29. It is time for the factory to being closed. 36. All the buses leaving between 10 p.m. and 5
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] a.m. has been cancelled. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) should be closed 1) were been cancelled
2) No improvement required 2) were cancelled
3) to be closed 3) No substitution required
4) for closing 4) being cancelled
30. All of us surprised to see an old man of sixty 37. His shoes to cover with mud. [SSCCGLTIER-I2017]
taking part in the marathon last month. 1) was covered 2) were covered
1) All of us was surprised 3) were covering 4) No improvement
2) All of us were surprised 38. Those films being made now.
3) All of us is surprised [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
4) All of us too surprised 1) was being 2) is being
5) No correction required 3) are being 4) No improvement
31. Out of six thousand children who were to be 39. Someone must being killed. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
given spectacles, only two thousand been 1) have been 2) has been
given spectacles so far. 3) been 4) No improvement
1) have been given 2) being given 40. Chandra’s good gestures will highly
3) are giving 4) gave appreciated. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
5) No correction required 1) will be highly appreciate
32. The first meeting of the Standing Committee 2) will be high appreciative
will be hold next week. [ SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
3) will be highly appreciated
1) No substitution required 4) No improvement
2) will held next week
3) will be holding next week
4) will be held next week
POWER BOOSTER TEST

EXPLANATION
BY EVEREST TEAM
QUESTION TAGS & ATR

BASIC HANDOUT
TIER-I
QUESTION TAGS ADDITIONS TO REMARKS
1. I have seen this movie, ____________
1. She cooks food, _________________?
a) She also b) So she has
c) So has she d) Neither she has
2. He made a mistake, _________________?
2. He is a doctor, ____________
3. She lost her keys, _________________? a) She is also b) So she is
c) So is she d) Neither she is
4. They go for a walk, _________________? 3. He didn’t go to college, ____________
a) Neither I did b) Neither did I
5. We met long ago, _________________? c) So did I d) So I did
4. You are very lucky, ____________
6. He smokes, ________________? a) She is also b) So she is
c) So is she d) Neither is she
7. He shut the door, ________________?
8. He bought a car, ________________? 5. I don’t play cricket neither he is.
a) he is neither b) neither he does
9. I dislike wasting time, ________________? c) neither does he d) But he doesn’t
6. He didn’t know the answer, I did neither.
10. She cut her hair, ________________? a) Neither did I b) either did I
c) neither have I d) No improvement
11. Raju believes in ghosts, ________________? 7. He doesn't smoke, nor I did.
(SSC Section Officer 2003)
12. Dinosaurs became extinct, ________________? a) Nor did I b) nor I do
c) nor do I d) No improvement
13. They need some new clothes,___________?
8. She didn’t like the movie, nor I did.
(SSC Section Officer 2006)
14. Rani looks tired, ________________?
a) Nor did I b) nor I liked it
15. I prefer reading books to watching TV, ______? c) nor I like it d) No improvement
9. He can’t read this, nor can I.
16. The concert starts at 10 ’O clock, ____________? (SSC Section Officer 2007)
a) No, I never can b) No, I can’t
17. Cars pollute the environment, ____________? c) No, I don’t d) No improvement
10. She did not like the phone, nor I did.
18. They live in Hyderabad, _______________? (SSC CAPF ASI / DP 2017)
a) Nor I like it b) Nor I liked it
19. She likes flowers, _________________? c) Nor did I d) No improvement
20. He hit the dog with a stone, __________?

QUESTION TAGS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions(1-50): Choose the correct question tag 14. Ramu can repair TV sets,_______?
for the given statement from the given choices. A) can’t he B) can he C) can it D) can’t she
1. I am right, _______? 15.It had never rained there, _______?
A) amn’t I B) aren’t I C) won’t I D) don’t I A) has it B) haven’t it
2. We need not go to school today,_______? C) had it D) hadn’t it
A) don’t we B) do we 16.He got a few marks, _______?
A) doesn’t he B) did he
C) need we D) need not we
C) does he D) didn’t he
3. Let us speak in English,_______? 17.They used to go for a walk,_______?
A) don’t we B) shall we A) do they B) don’t they
C) shalln’t we D) won’t we C) did they D) didn’t they
4. We never know our future, ______? 18.He used to play cricket,______?
A) do we B) don’t we A) usedn’t he B) don’t he
C) shall we D) didn’t we C) didn’t he D) did he
5. She goes to college by bus, ________? 19.Anitha does not sing,____?
A) doesn’t Anitha B) does she
A) don’t she B) doesn’t she
C) didn’t she D) won’t she
C) won’t she D) will she
20.The boys don’t play well,______?
6. Ashok didn’t meet me yesterday, ______? A) didn’t they B) don’t they
A) don’t he B) did he C) was he D) does he C) do they D) doesn’t they
7. I am not speaking to you in English,________? 21.He never goes to church,______?
A) are I B) am I C) shall I D) do I A) doesn’t he B) isn’t he
8. Time flies, _____? C) does he D) will he
A) will it B) don’t it 22.I seldom go there,______?
C) doesn’t it D) won’t it A) do I B) don’t I
9. There lies the secret of success, ________? C) amn’t I D) aren’t I
23.Somebody has called,_________?
A) isn’t it B) won’t it
A) has he B) haven’t he
C) don’t it? D) doesn’t there C) hasn’t they D) haven’t they
10.I am invited to the party,________? 24.We must not hurry,_______?
A) amn’t I B) aren’t I C) won’t I D) don’t I A) mustn’t he B) don’t we
11.None of the clerks came, _____? C) do we D) must we
A) do they B) don’t they 25.Let’s go to the beach,_______?
C) didn’t they D) did they A) do we B) don’t we
12.There won’t be a good time,_____? C) aren’t we D) shall we
A) will there B) won’t it 26. It’ll rain soon, ______?
A) won’t it B) ought it
C) will it D) don’t it
C) isn’t it D) may it
13.Manisha sings well,_____? 27. None of the food was wasted, ______?
A) did she B) did he A) wasn’t it B) was it
C) does she D) doesn’t she C) weren’t it D) were it
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Question tags Handout
SPOTTING ERRORS 40. We’ve had a long day. We should rest now,
28. He is (A)/ your brother, (B)/ isn’t it? (C)/ No error shouldn’t we?
(D) [SSC CPO-2012] A) hadn’t we B) haven’t we
29. You haven’t responded(A)/ to my invitation, C) No improvement D) won’t we
(B)/ didn’t you? (C)/ No error(D) 41. The house has a garden in front, is it?
[SSC STAFF EXAM-2013] A) hasn’t it B) No improvement
30. Your eldest sister / lives in / a big city, / does C) does it D) isn’t it
she? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 42. Avika understands French, does she?
A) lives in B) Your eldest sister A) is she B) doesn’t she
C) a big city D) does she C) isn’t it D) No improvement
SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT 43.The tree was uprooted by the storm last
31. Let’s buy a new saree with the annual bonus, evening, isn’t it?
can we? [SSC -DELHI POLICE 2012]
A) didn’t it B) wasn’t it
A) shall we B) could we
C) was it D) No substitution
C)isn’t it D) No improvement
32. The Indian team should fare well, shouldn’t 44. You have finished your work, have you?
they? [SSC EXAM 2014] A) haven’t you B) No substitution
A) oughtn’t they B) shouldn’t it C) did you D) didn’t you
C) should it D) No improvement 45. She is not ready for marriage, isn’t it?
33. She does not tell lies, doesn’t she? A) is it B) is she
[SSC CHSL -2014] C) isn’t she D) No improvement
A) isn’t she B) does she 46. You will participate in the marathon, won’t you?
C) didn’t she D) No improvement A) isn’t it B) didn’t you
34. You ought to do your homework, oughtn’t C) No improvement D) will you
you? [SSC CGL TIER-II 2014]
47. You won’t tell the secret, won’t you?
A) shouldn’t B) mustn’t
A) No improvement B) would you
C) ought D) No improvement
35. Mr. Mukherjee knows ten languages, isn’t it? C) will you D) isn’t it
A) No improvement [SSC CGL TIER-I 2015] 48. They didn’t see you, is it ?
B) doesn’t Mr. Mukherjee A) wasn’t it B) did they
C) hasn’t he C) no improvement D) have they
D) doesn’t he 49. He came late, wasn’t it ?
36. We met yesterday, haven’t we? A) isn’t it B) didn’t he
A) didn’t we ? B) No improvement C) No improvement D) did he
C) hadn’t we? D) isn’t it? 50. We can’t live without water, will we?
37. I needn’t get up early tomorrow, shouldn’t I?
A) won’t we B) can we
[SSC CGL TIER- 2015]
C) do we D) No improvement
A) don’t I B) do I
51. You have my mobile number, isn’t it?
C)need I D) No improvement
38. Virat bats very well, didn’t he? [SSC CHSL-2016] A) don’t you B) No improvement
A) isn’t it B) doesn’t he C) do you D) has you
C) wasn’t it D) No improvement 52. I imagine you have learnt a valuable lesson from
39.She is quite capable of looking after herself, this experience, didn’t you ?
aren’t she? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
A) isn’t she B) No improvement A) No substitution B) did you?
C) won’t she D) wasn’t she C) haven’t you? D) have you?
CONCORD
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Direction: In each of the following questions, find 14. The various consequences of (1)/ the decision
out which part of the sentence has an error. If taken by the (2)/ finance ministry was not (3)/
there is no mistake, the answer is No error. foreseen by the bureaucrats. (4)/ No error (5)
1. Rajesh and Suresh (1)/ is going (2)/ to take part 15. Half of the students (1)/ in this class (2)/ has
(3)/ in the meeting tomorrow. (4)/ No error (5) failed (3)/ this year. (4)/ No error (5)
2. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister (1)/ 16. Only three fourths (1)/ of the work (2)/ are
was at the airport (2)/ to receive the foreign complete (3)/ and we are left with no time.
dignitary. (3)/ No error (4) (4)/ No error (5)
3. The chairman and managing director (1)/ of the 17. The Minister along with his (1)/ party
company (2)/ have given his consent (3)/ to colleagues have (2)/ been invited to the party.
(3)/ No error(4)
the new proposal. (4)/No error (5)
18. The Prime Minister, along with the other ministers
4. Every man (1)/ and every woman (2)/ have
have left for America. [CGL TIER-I 2019]
supported (3)/ his candidature.(4)/ No error (5)
1) for America
5. Each school and each college (1)/ have
2) The Prime Minister along with
participated (2)/ in the campaign. (3)/ No error (4)
3) have left 4) the other ministers
6. Neither her husband (1)/ nor her brother were
able (2)/ to help her in her work. (3)/ No error(4) 19. The children (1)/ as well as the teacher (2)/ is
responsible (3)/ for the poor results.(4)/ No
7. Neither Sania (1)/ nor Maria were to take to
error(5)
her heels (2)/ when they saw a cobra laying
20.The village, with all its houses, were flooded
(3)/ at the gate. (4)/ No error (5)
by the river. [CPO TIER-I 2018]
8. Not only the principal (1)/ but also the
1) by the river 2) were flooded
students (2)/ was playing. (3)/ No error (4)
3) its houses 4) with all
9. One of the drawbacks (1)/ of modern education
21. Many a student (1)/ are frustrated (2)/ because
are (2)/ that it does not encourage original
of unemployment. (3)/ No error (4)
thinking. (3)/ No error(4)
22. Many a farmer (1)/ are committing suicide (2)/
10. One of the disadvantage (1)/ of fixed deposit
due to poverty (3)/ in the state. (4)/ No error (5)
schemes (2)/ is that banks offer (3)/ low rates
23. The number of people (1)/ applying were so
of interest. (4)/ No error (5)
large (2)/ that the college had to (3)/ stop
11. People have a right to criticize (1)/ but at the issuing application forms .(4)/ No error (5)
same time (2)/ each of them (3)/ have to
24. A number of students (1)/ is applying (2)/ for
remember his duty also. (4)/ No error (5)
SSC exams (3)/ now a days .(4) No error (5)
12. Since the quality (1)/ of those mangoes (2)/ 25. The company plans (1)/ to hire more workers
were not good (3)/ we decided not to buy . (4) (2)/ as there is many (3)/ orders during the
No error (5) festival season. (4)/ No error (5)
13. The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen 26. The behaviour of young (1)/boys are the
abnormally this month. [CGL TIER-I 2019] subject of (2)/ comment the world over.(3)/
1) abnormally 2) The cost of No error (4) [SSC CPO -2014]
3) have risen 4) this month.
Concord Handout
27. The whole block of flats (1)/ including two 38. Either of the two supervisors were supposed
shops were (2)/ destroyed in fire. (3)/ No error (4) to be present at the site. [CPO TIER-I 2019]
[SSC CGL TIER I -2014] 1) present at the site 2) the two supervisors
28. Neither of the girls (1)/ were willing to (2)/ accept 3) No error 4) were supposed to be
the proposal.(3)/ No error (4) [SSC CHSL -2014] 39. The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.
29. Many a man (1)/ have come to India from [CPO TIER-I 2018]
Bangladesh (2)/ to live here permanently.(3)/ 1) are kept 2) The box
No error(4) [SSC CGL TIER-II 2014] 3) of paper clips 4) in the drawer
30. Knowledge and wisdom makes (1)/an 40. Neither Amit nor Raju are staying with his
individual truly complete (2)/ and self-assured. parents in Mumbai. [CPO TIER-I 2018]
(3)/ No error.(4) [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] 1) are staying 2) in Mumbai
31. Neither of the sisters (1)/ are sensible enough 3) with his parents 4) Neither Amit nor Raju
(2)/ to carry out the plan. (3)/ No error (4) 41. Silver, as well as gold, are considered as precious
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2015] metals. [CPO TIER-I 2018]
32. We have to accept (1)/ that driving vehicles (2)/ 1) as precious metals 2) as well as
require expertise. (3)/ No error(4) [SSC CHSL 2016] 3) Silver 4) are considered
42. The number of visitors at the fair were much
Direction: In the following questions, some parts
larger than expected. [SSC CHSL-2018]
of the sentences have errors and some are correct.
Find out which part of a sentence has an error. 1) The number of 2) than expected
The number of that part is your answer. If a 3) visitors at the fair 4) were much larger
sentence is free from errors, your answer is No error. 43. The child along with his parents were waiting
33. Everyone were happy to hear about his success. for the programme to begin. [CGL TIER-I 2019]
[SSC CPO -2015] 1) along with his parents
1) to hear 2) about his sucess 2) were waiting for the
3) No error 4) Everyone were happy 3) The child 4) programme to begin
34. The sum and substance of this poem is as 44.There is many ways / to make / a stranger feel
follows. [SSC CGL TIER I -2015] / welcome in the community. [SSC CHSL-2021]
1) of this poem 2) No error 1) to make 2) a stranger feel
3) The sum and substance 4) is as follows 3) There is many ways
35. Just outside my house are a playground for 4) welcome in the community
school boys and girls. [SSC CGL TIER I -2015] 45.You and I /am going / to make / a great team.
1) Just outside my house 2) are a playground [SSC CHSL-2021]
3) No error 1) You and I 2) am going
4) for school boys and girls 3) to make 4) a great team
36. Thoughts about the slaughtered children is 46.No one were / present when I / entered the
uppermost on my mind. [SSC CPO -2015] hall. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) is uppermost on my mind 1) No one were 2) No error
2) slaughtered children 3) present when I 4) entered the hall
3) Thoughts about the 4) No error 47. The fisheries sector / have grown significantly
37. One of the reason behind malnutrition is the / in the last one year. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
improper way of food intake. [SSC CHSL- 2019] 1) The fisheries sector
1) behind malnutrition 2) is the improper way 2) in the last one year
3) of food intake 4) One of the reason 3) No error 4) have grown significantly
Concord Handout
48. The crew / of sailors / were not perturbed / by 4) The strain caused by
the strong gale. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT
1) were not perturbed 2) by the strong gale Direction: In this question, a sentence / a part of
3) The crew 4) of sailors the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are
49. The contrast between / Britain and other countries given to the bold part which will improve the
/ of Europe / are striking. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] sentence. Choose the correct alternative and
1) of Europe 2) Britain and other countries mark corresponding to it. In case no improvement
3) The contrast between 4) are striking is needed, mark corresponding to “No
50.The Taj Mahal / is one of / the most beautiful / improvement”.
creation in the world. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 57.The secretary and Treasurer were not present
1) The Taj Mahal 2) the most beautiful at today’s meeting.
3) creation in the world 4) is one of 1) was not present 2) are not present
51. Holiday homework / are essential to keeping / 3) have not present 4) have present
students busy / during the vacation. 58. Neither Rohan nor I are leaving for Hyderabad.
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 1) are left 2) is left
1) Holiday homework 3) is leaving 4) am leaving
2) are essential to keeping 5) No correction required
3) students busy 59.An increase in crimes against women have been
4) during the vacation reported in the newspapers recently.
52. Either of these two roads lead to the post [SSC STAFF EXAM-2014]
office. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] 1) are being reported 2) has been reported
1) Either of these 2) the post office 3) has been written 4) No improvement
3) lead to 4) two roads 60.Many a man have died of cancer.
53. A lot of food we serve are wasted. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2015]
[CGL TIER-II 2020]
1) No improvement 2) have died from
1) are wasted 2) we serve
3) have been dying of 4) has died of
3) A lot 4) of food
61.The terrorist as well as his acomplices was killed
54. No one have ever paid me such a nice
in the encounter. [SSC CHSL-2015]
compliment. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
1) have been killed 2) No improvement
1) nice compliment 2) such a
3) have ever paid me 4) No one 3) were killed 4) was being killed
55. Mr. Das, my friend / and Principal / of this 62. Einstein was one of the wisest men that ever
college, / have retired. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] lived. [SSC CHSL-2016]
1) Mr. Das, my friend 2) have retired 1) of the wisest man 2) wise man
3) and Principal 4) of this college 3) wisest man 4) No improvement
56. The strain caused by / the difficulties and 63. The captain as well the players were responsible
anxieties / were more than / she could bear. for winning the trophy. [CGL TIER-I 2019]
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] 1) The captain as well as the players was
1) the difficulties and anxieties 2) No Improvement
2) were more than 3) As The captain with the players were
3) she could bear 4) The captain also the players were
Concord Handout
64. Neither the directors nor the Chairman were 68. Many a man has succumbed to his temptations.
available to interrogation. [CPO TIER-I 2019] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) were available for 2) were available by 1) No improvement required 2) a men have
3) was available for 4) No substitution 3) men has 4) man has
65. Many a person are unable of distinguish right 69. Not only the workmen but also the supervisor
from wrong. [CGL TIER-II 2019] was suspended for negligence.
1) No improvement 2) are capable of [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
3) is unable to 4) are unable to 1) No improvement required
66. The renowned poet and dramatist are been 2) have been suspended
honoured at the Convention Hall. 3) were suspended
[CGL TIER-II 2019] 4) was suspend
1) are honouring 2) No substitution 70. Each of the naughty boys were punished by
3) is being honoured 4) are being honoured the Principal. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
67. The commander of the ship as well as the crew 1) No improvement required
are caught by the storm. [SSC CHSL- 2018] 2) were punish
1) No substitution 2) are being caught by 3) was punishing
3) is caught in 4) are caught in 4) was punished

NON-FINITES
HANDOUT-1
INFINITIVE
Direction: Identify the part of the sentence which 14. The supervisor (A)/ wanted to known (B)/ the
has an error. If the sentence is already correct, pros and cons (C)/ of the issue.(D)
your answer is - No Error [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
1. The robbers made (A)/the cashier to show (B)/ 15. Raman went (A)/ with his wife (B)/ to the
them how (C)/to open the safe.(D)/No error(E) village (C)/ to sold their land. (D)
2. There is nothing to do (A)/but to wait (B)/till [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
somebody comes (C)/to help you.(D)/No 16. The energy required (A)/ for perform various
error(E) functions of the body (B)/ is obtained from
food.(C)/No error(D) [SSC CHSL -2020]
3. If you can’t (A)/remember his number(B)/ you
17. He will be leaving (A)/ home at 8 a.m. (B)/ to
had better (C)/to look it up.(D)/ No error(E)
beating (C)/ the office rush hour.(D)
4. I am sorry to disappoint (A)/ you but I can’t
[SSC CHSL -2020]
(B)/let you to have any more money (C)/ till
18. We watched the workmen to repair the tiles of
the end of the month.(D)/ No error(E)
the kitchen. [SSC CPO- 2019]
5. Does he feel like (A)/ going to a film (B)/ or A) of the kitchen
would he (C)/ rather to stay at home?(D)/ No B) We watched the workmen
error(E)
C) No error D) to repair the tiles
6. If you want go (A)/there before dark (B)/ you 19. Laws and rules are made to safeguarding our
should start (C)/ at once.(D)/ No error(E) rights and protect us. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
7. Before he let us go (A)/ he made us to promise A) and protect us
(B)/ not to tell anyone (C)/ what we had seen. B) safeguarding our rights
(D)/ No error(E) C) are made to D) Laws and rules
8. Rakesh does not (A)/know to swim (B)/ so he 20. They are planning for settling in Mumbai with
is (C)/afraid of water.(D)/No error(E) their son.
9. That is far too heavy (A)/ for one person to A) They are planning B) in Mumbai
carry (B)/ let me (C)/ to help you.(D)/ No C) with their son D) for settling
error(E) 21. The landlady made me changing the design of
10. He does nothing (A)/ but to find (B)/ faults the kitchen three times.[CGL TIER-I 2018]
in others and laugh (C)/ at them.(D)/ No error (E) A) the design B) made me
11. Politicians should (A)/ not let the criminal C) changing D) of the kitchen
(B)/ activities to grow (C)/ in our country. (D)/ 22. She forgot lock door when she went out in a
No error (E) hurry.
12. The teacher made the boys (A)/ to do the sum A) in a hurry B) She forgot lock
(B)/ all over again. (C)/ No error (D). C) the door when D) she went out
[SSC TIER -I 2013] 23. Avika hopes getting a distinction in English.
13. The cruel lady made (A)/ her step daughter to [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020]
do (B)/ all the household chores. (C)/ No error (D) A) in English B) a distinction
[SSC TIER -I 2013] C) Avika hopes D) getting
Non-Finites Handout
24. The allies of the government decided to 32. The doctor bade me taking the medicine
withdrew all support. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] immediately after breakfast. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
A) of the government A) bid me to taking
B) The allies B) bade me to take
C) withdrew all support C) No substitution required
D) decided to D) bade me take
25. She made the child to study hard. 33. Would you like to speak in English or Hindi?
A) to study hard B) No error [CGL TIER-I 2018]
C) She madeD) the child A) like to speaking B) liking to speak
Direction: In the below questions, a sentence / a C) no improvement D) liked speaking
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are 34. Some people like to watches television all day.
given to the bold part which will improve the [SSC CPO- 2018]
sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark A) No improvement B) likes to watch
corresponding to it. In case no improvement is C) like to watch D) like to watching
needed, mark corresponding to “No improvement”. 35.My mom told me to have cleaning up the kitchen
26. His miserable condition made us wept. before 1 go outside. [SSC CHSL -2021]
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2014] A) to clean over B) to clean up
A) made us weep B) made us to weep C) to have clean out D) to clean out
C) made us to wept D) No improvement 36. What were the examples that the writer gave
27. I want you to clearly understand that excuses to proved his point? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
will not do. [SSC CHSL 2014] A) give for proving his point
A) you clearly to understand B) No substitution
B) to clearly understand you C) given to prove his point
C) you to understand clearly D) gave to prove his point
D) No improvement 37.My hands were eager for tore up that awful
28. The warden told the boys to quickly clean their letter. [SSC CHSL- 2020]
rooms. [SSC CGL TIER-I2015] A) of tearing up B) No substitution
A) clean their rooms hastily C) to tear up D) for tearing upon
B) clean their rooms quickly 38. How much does it cost to travels from the
C) cleanse their rooms quickly airport to Noida? [SSC CHSL- 2020]
D) No improvement A) No improvement B) travel
29. The sink is leaking, we had better send for a C) travelling D) travelled
plumber. [SSC CHSL 2016] 39. They made us to wait while they were checking
A) be sending for B) been sending for our documents. [SELECTION POST-2021]
C) send off D) No improvement A) make us wait B) made us wait
30. He proposed meets me at the temple. C) make us to waiting D) made us to waits
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] 40. I watched him fell.
A) for meeting B) to meet A) him fall B) him to fell
C) meeting with D) No improvement C) him to falling D) No improvement
31. I made them cleaning the room thoroughly.
A) I made them clean [SSC CPO-2019]
B) No substitution required
C) I make them cleaning
D) I making them clean
NON-FINITES
HANDOUT-2
GERUND
TYPE-I : TYPE-II
Directions(1-8): Fill in the following blanks Direction : Identify the part of the sentence which
choosing the correct option. has an error. If the sentence is already cor-
1. I can’t imagine ____ out of a flying plane. rect, your answer is - No Error
A) to jump B) jumping 10. Do you / recall to meet / her at the party / last
night? [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
C) jump D) to be jumped
A) recall to meet B) her at the party
2. I am not used _____ up early in the morning.
C) Do you D) last night
A) to get B) to getting
11. We were looking forward (A)/ to hear news
C) about getting D) No improvement (B)/ about the missing fishermen. (C)/ No er-
3. I prefer ______metro _____driving. ror (D)
A) taking, to B) take, over 12. I feel like (A)/ to go (B)/to a movie. (C)/ No
C) about taking, than error (D)
D) No improvement 13. We must avoid (A)/to use cell phones (B)/
4. ____ and ___ cannot go together. while we are in court rooms.(C)/ No error (D)
14. I don’t mind (A)/ cooking (B)/when my servant is
A) drinking, drive B) drinking, driving
not well.(C)/ No error (D)
C) to drink, to drive D) drink, drive
15. I remember(A)/to go for trekking (B) /when I
5. She enjoys ____ Science fiction.
was a kid. (C)/No error (D)
A) reading B) to read 16. I went there (A)/ with a view to survey (B)/ the
C) having reading D) read entire procedure. (C)/ No error (D)
6. Sheela suggested ___ a movie after work. [SSC SI -2013]
A) to see B) seeing 17. Water contamination has become more serious
C) about seeing D) to seeing (A)/ since chemists have begun to use (B)/
7. Would you mind ___ me write an application? new substances. (C)/ No error (D)
[SSC CGL TIER-II -2014]
A) to help B) helping
18. Another change that (A)/ I notice in her is that
C) help D) to helping
she (B)/ avoids to speak to me. (C)/ No
8. I hope you don’t mind ___ while you sleep. error(D) [SSC CHSL -2016]
A) my listening to music 19. In spite of (A)/ her irritation, she (B)/ couldn’t
B) me listening to music help smile.(C)/ No error(D) [SSC CHSL -2016]
C ) me to listen music Latest Model Questions On Non- Finites
D) mine listening to music 20. In this lock-down period every worker in the
9. I will be looking forward ____ you soon. factory has started bring their own lunch.
A) to meet B) to meeting A) In this lock-down period [SSC CGL-2021]
B) their own lunch
C) meet D) to be meeting
C) every worker in the factory
D) has started bring
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Non-Finites Handout
21. My father dissuaded me to try for a job as he A) used to getting up B) getting up
wanted me to pursue higher studies. C) used to be up D) No improvement
A) as he wanted me [SSC CHSL-2020] 29. She could not help but laugh.
B) My father dissuaded me [SSC CGL TIER-I 2015]
C) to pursue higher studies A) but laughing B) laughter
D) to try for a job C) No improvement D) laughing
22. I do not / like to read / these kind / of novels. 30. He avoids to speak to me. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2015]
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] A) to talk B) speaking
A) of novels B) these kind C) speech D) No improvement
C) I do not D) like to read 31. Ajay told the manager that he would not mind
23. We’ve decided(A)/ to spend our time(B) play standing and eat the lunch. [SSC CHSL 2016]
online games(C) as we will not go out on a
A) standing and eating
vacation this year.(D) [SSC CHSL -2020]
B) stand and eating
C) to stand and eat D) No improvement
24. The goons fled after kill a boy in the street.
32. I don’t want an award for help to you .
[MTS-2021]
A) to have helped you [SSC CHSL 2016]
A) boy in the street B) after kill a
B) for helping you
C) The goons fled D) No error
C) for helping to you
Direction : In the below questions, a sentence / a
D) No improvement
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives
are given to the bold part which will improve 33. She is not used to sleep for so long.
the sentence. Choose the correct alternative [SSC CGL TIER-I2017]
and mark corresponding to it. In case no A) to be sleeping B) to sleep
improvement is needed, mark corresponding C) to sleeping
to “No improvement”. D) No improvement
25. You have come here with a view to insult me. 34. I would love to come to your party! Thank you
[SSC CGL Tier-I 2013] for invites me. [SSC CGL TIER-I2017]
A) to insulting me B) of insulting me A) invited B) invite
C) for insulting me D) No improvement C) inviting D) No improvement
26. We are looking forward to see you tomorrow. 35. I gave up drinks many years ago.
[SSC CGL Tier-I 2013] [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017]
A) looking forward towards seeing A) to drink B) drink
B) looking forward for seeing C) drinking D) No improvement
C) looking forward to seeing 36. I enjoy to watch a good detective movie.
[SSC CPO-2019]
D) No improvement
A) watching B) watched
27. He evaded to pay income tax.
C) No substitution D) watch
[SSC CGL Tier-I 2013]
37. I am not use to drink coffee. [CGL TIER-II 2019]
A) from paying B) against paying
A) not used to drink
C) paying D) No improvement B) not use to drank
28. We were not used to get up early. C) not used to drinking
[SSC CPO -2014] D) No improvement

Non-Finites Handout
38. I am really looking forward to meet you. 46. Be polite and courteous will greatly improve
[CGL TIER-II 2019] your chances of making friends at your new
A) to be meeting you B) No improvement office. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019]
C) to have met you D) to meeting you A) By being polite and courteous
39. I’m thinking to buy a new car as my old one is B) Being polite and courteous
giving me trouble. [CGL TIER-I 2018] C) No improvement
A) thinks to buying B) thinking of buying D) For being polite and courteous
C) thought to buy D) no improvement 47. I enjoy watch historical movies.
40. I try to avoid travel in the rush hour.
A) to watch
[SSC CHSL 2018]
B) No improvement required
A) No improvement B) travelling in
C) to watching
C) to travel at D) travelling on
D) watching
41. He tried to prevent his friend to smoke.
48. I take pride to serve my country.[ CGL TIER-II 2021]
[SSC CHSL 2018]
A) to be serving
A) No improvement B) smoking
B) in serving
C) from smoking D) to smoking
C) to have served
42. When Veena returned to India she had to get
use driving on the left. [CGL TIER-I 2018] D) No improvement
A) to get used to drives 49. Learning a poem by heart is meaningless if
you do not understand it. [ CGL TIER-II 2021]
B) to get used to driving
A) Learning a poem in heart
C) No improvement
B) no improvement required
D) to getting use to
C) To learning a poem at heart
43. I was look forward to helping you complete
the project. [SSC CHSL -2021] D) Learn a poem by heart
A) look forwarding to helps 50. The scientists have so far focused on improve
cropped yields. [ SSC MTS-2021]
B)look forward helping
A) No improvement
C) look forward to helping
B) improvement crop
D) look forwarding to helping
C) improve cropping
44. She does not helping to getting angry when
she sees someone being treated unfairly. D) improving crop
[SSC CHSL -2021]
A) cannot help getting angry
B) may not help to got angry
C) will not help to gets angry
D) is not help to being getting angry
45. The advertising industry wants us to believe
that buy more stuff will make us happier.
[SSC CHSL -2020]
A) that bought more B) that buys more
C) that buying more D) No improvement

NON-FINITES
HANDOUT-3
PARTICIPLE
Direction : Identify the part of the sentence which
12. Carry a bag (A)/ in his hand (B)/ he slipped (C)/
has an error. If the sentence is already correct,
out unnoticed. (D)/ No error(E)
your answer is - No Error
13. Having broken down (A)/ the driver sent the
1. Taking tea, (A)/ he went to the office (B)/ and
car (B)/to the garage.(C)/ No error(D)
disposed (C)/ of a lot of work. (D)/No error(E)
2. Walking in the field late at night (A)/ a snake 14. Having work in (A)/both public and private
bit me (B)/ and that was the reason (C)/ why sector banks (B)/Mr. Rao is the ideal choice to
I was in a hurry. (D)/ No error (E) (C)/take over as chairman.(D)/ No error(E)
3. Being a rainy day (A)/ Pankaj decided to stay 15. I heard the door (A)/ open and saw (B)/ a
(B)/ at home and work (C)/ further on the shadow to move (C)/across the floor.(D)/ No
problem. (D)/ No error (E) error(E)
4. Judge everything in the light of what (A)/ the 16. Just retiring, (A)/Santosh is now able (B)/ to
leaders of both the parties had said, (B)/ the spend more time(C)/ with family.(D)/ No
Judge came to the conclusion (C)/ that the error(E)
case was false. (D)/ No error (E) 17. To sit(A)/ in front of the television set(B)/ she
5. Being a rainy day (A)/we didn’t (B)/go out.(C)/ wrote (C)/ a few comments on the show. (D)/
No error(D) [SSC Data entry- 2012] No error(E)
6. After he had apologized to the magistrate 18. Travelling overseas a lot (A)/ as a teenager, (B)/
profusely (A)/ for having broke the promise Raj is more open to (C)/ different cultures.(D)/
(B)/ the magistrate was happy to forgive him. No error(E)
(C)/ No error (D) [SSC TIER -1 2013]
19. To turn off (A)/ the lights, (B)/ he locked up
7. My wife, having finish her work (A)/ rushed (C)/ the office.(D)/ No error(E)
to meet me (B)/ at the event. (C)/ No error (D)
20. To be failed one of his exams, (A)/ he couldn’t
[SSC CHSL -2015]
get into (B)/ the college of his choice.(C)/ No
8. Being a very cold I could not go out for a morning error(D)
walk. [SSC SI -2015]
21. Not learning German,(A)/ he couldn’t get a job
A) For a morning walk. B) No error
(B)/ in the embassy. (C)/ No error(D)
C) Being a very cold D) I could not go out
22. Having released from prison, (A)/ Ranjit could
9. If you apologise for having (A)/ fail in keeping
not find a job(B)/ anywhere.(C)/ No error(D)
your promises,(B)/ your friends will in for
Directions : In the below questions, a sentence / a
give you. (C)/ No error (D)
part of the sentence is bold. Four alternatives are
10. Walking on the road a rickshaw hit him. given to the bold part which will improve the
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] sentence. Choose the correct alternative and mark
A) on the road B) hit him corresponding to it. In case no improvement is
C) Walking D) a rickshaw needed, mark corresponding to “No improvement”.
11. Before take this medicine you should consult 23. It is a pleasant day, we went for a walk.
a doctor. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2019] [SSC CHSL 2016]
A) a doctor A) Having been B) It being
B) Before take C) It was
C) this medicine D) you should consult D) No improvement

Non-Finites Handout
24. Being a pleasant evening, we went out for a 28. Eighty girls sat there at four long tables,
long drive on a highway. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] doing their homework by candlelight.
A) As a pleasant evening A) to doing their homework
B) It being a pleasant evening B) to have done their homework
C) With a pleasant evening C) no improvement required
D) No improvement D) doing its homework by
25. We saw one tiger approached to us.
29. Having completion of the course, the students
left college.
A) approaching to us
B) approaching us A) On completion of
C) approaching towards us B) In order to complete
D) No improvement C) Down the completion
26. I found my bag to lie where I had left it. D) No improvement
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2020] 30. Sitting on the hill top, the sun went down
A) No improvement B) to be lying watching before him.
C) lying D) to lay A) he watched the sun go down
27. I noticed some strawberries grown in which B) the sun went down with him watching
of the gardens. C) the sun went down when he watched
A) No improvement required
D) No improvement
B) growing in one of
C) grows upon one of
D) growing in which of
STUDENTS ENGLISH
SSC VOCABULARY
ACHIEVERS BY
TALK DIRECTOR SIR

SPEECH
BASIC HANDOUT
TIER-I
Change the following sentences into Indirect 11. The teacher said to Mahesh, “If you return this
speech. book tomorrow, I will give you another book.”
Assertive Sentences:
1. Suma said, “ I can speak five languages.”
12. Chaitu said to Samantha, “I cannot live without
you.”
2. Raju said, “I don’t want to marry this girl.”
13. Raju said to me, “I came here yesterday and I

3. Ravi said, “I will pay the fee tomorrow.” want to go back today.”
4. Varun said, “I will have got a job by this time 14. The little boy said to the tree, “I am so tiny
next year.” that I cannot reach your branches.”
5. Pavan said, “I have already seen this movie.” Imperative sentences:

15. My friend said to me, “Post this letter on your
way to college.”
6. She said to him, “I am in love with another
guy.”
16. Mother said to the servant, “Clean this room
urgently.”
7. My friend said to me, “I saw your book here on
the table yesterday.”
17. A stranger said to me, “Please show me the
way to the station.”
8. She said to me, “You are disturbing me a lot.”
18. My father said to me, “Don’t waste your

9. Looking at the papers the manager said, “These valuable time.”
papers have already been signed.”
19. My friend said to me, “Join Everest for best

10. The teacher said to the boy, “As you are late, I coaching for SSC.”
will not allow you into the class.”

Speech Handout
20. Doshi said to his wife, “Please select one of Exclamatory Sentences:
these necklaces.”
26. He said, “Alas! I have lost my mobile.”
Interrogative Sentences: 27. She said, “Hurrah! I have got a job.”

21. The interviewer said to him, “Have you got any
experience in this field?”
28. They said, “How terrible the storm is!”
22. My friend said to me, “What are you doing

here?” 29. The coach said to the boys, “Bravo! You have
played well.”
23. The Manager said to me, “Are you willing to

work anywhere in India?” 30. Nitin said, “What a pleasant atmosphere this
place has!”
24. He said to me, “Do you know Hindi?”
25. The teacher said to Kamala, “Why were you

absent yesterday?”

SPEECH
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
1. Rahul said, “I can speak French.” CGL TIER-II-2018 6. V ishnu said, “I am going to the theater this
A) Rahul said that he should speak French. evening.” SSC CHSL-2019
B) Rahul said that he can speak French. A) Vishnu said that I am going to the theater
C) Rahul said that he could speak French. this evening.
D) Rahul said that I can speak French. B) Vishnu said that he was going to the theater
2. “My new car will be delivered today,” he said. that evening.
SSC CGL TIER-II 2017 C) Vishnu said that he would go to the theater
A) He said that his new car would be delivered that evening.
that day. D) Vishnu said that he was going to the theater
B) He said that his new car will be delivered
this evening.
that day.
7. He said to her, “ I have an interview scheduled
C) He says that his new car would be delivered
today. for tomorrow.” SSC CGL TIER-II 2017
D) He said that his new car will be delivered today. A) He informed her that he has an interview
3. Vandana said, “I’m being dropped to office scheduled for tomorrow.
today’’. SSC CPO TIER-II 2018 B) He informs her that he had an interview
A) Vandana said that she should be dropped scheduled for the next day.
to office today. C) He informed her that he had an interview
B) Vandana said that I am being dropped to scheduled for the next day.
office on that day. D) He informed her that he has had an
C) Vandana said that she was being dropped
interview scheduled for tomorrow.
to office that day.
8. She said, “We visited Uttarakhand in the summer
D) Vandana said she was dropped to office
today. vacation.” SSC CGL TIER-I 2019
4. The lawyer said to me, “There is no proof of your A) She said that they will visit to Uttarakhand
involvement in this case.” SSC CGL TIER-I 2019 in the summer vacation.
A) The lawyer told that there is no proof of my B) She said that they had visited Uttarakhand
involvement in that case. in the summer vacation.
B) The lawyer told me that there was no proof C) She said that we visited Uttarakhand in the
of my involvement in that case. summer vacation.
C) The lawyer told me that there is no proof of D) She said that they have visited Uttarakhand
your involvement in this case.
in the summer vacation.
D) The lawyer said me that there was no proof
9. Esha said, “Avika is not going to school today as
of my involvement in this case.
5. The teacher said to me, “You have not submitted she has fever.” SSC CGL TIER-II 2019
the assignment.” SSC CGL TIER-I 2019 A) Esha said that Avika had not gone to school
A) The teacher said me that I had not submitted that day as she was having fever.
the assignment. B) Esha said that Avika was not going to school
B) The teacher told to me that I have not today as she has fever.
submitted that assignment. C) Esha said that Avika is not going to school
C) The teacher told me that I had not submitted today as she has fever.
the assignment. D) Esha said that Avika was not going to school
D) The teacher said to me that I have not that day as she had fever.
submitted the assignment.
193
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Speech Handout
10. The manager said, “I want you to attend the C) I am advising him not to use his mobile while
conference.” SSC CHSL-2019 crossing the road.
A) The manager said that she wanted me to D) I said him not to use his mobile while crossing
attend the conference. the road.
B) The manager said that she want me to attend 16. Roopa said to me, “Please accompany me to
the conference. the market.” SSC CHSL-2019
C) The manager told to me I am to go to attend A) Roopa said please accompany me to the market.
the conference. B) Roopa said to me that you must accompany
D) The manager said I am wanting you to attend me to the market.
the conference. C) Roopa requested me to accompany her to
11. I said to my friend, “Please help me arrange the market.
these books on the shelf.” SSC CGL TIER-II D) Roopa is requesting me to accompany her to
2019 the market.
A) I requested my friend to help me arrange 17. Mahesh said to Rita, “Don’t play in the sun.”
those books on the shelf. SSC CGL TIER-I 2019
B) I asked my friend to help me arrange these A) Mahesh ordered Rita that not play in the sun.
books on the shelf. B) Mahesh requested Rita that don’t play in
C) I ordered my friend to help me arrange those the sun.
books on the shelf. C) Mahesh told to Rita to not play in the sun.
D) I told to my friend to please help me arrange D) Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the sun.
those books on the shelf. 18. “Read the instructions before you start making
12. “Don’t overspeed at night,” I said to Irina. the dish,” Deepa’s mother said to her.
SSC CGL TIER-II-2018 SSC CGL TIER 1 -2020
A) I warned Irina not to overspeed at night. A) Deepa’s mother told to her to read the
B) Over speeding at night is not good, I said to Irina. instructions before you start making the dish.
C) I warn to Irina not to overspeed at night. B) Deepa’s mother told her to read the
D) I had been warning Irina not to overspeed instructions before you had made the dish.
at night. C) Deepa’s mother told her to read the instructions
13. “Don’t park here,” the policeman said to them. before she started making the dish.
SSC CHSL-2018 D) Deepa’s mother said her to read the
A) The policeman said to them not to park here. instructions before she start making the dish.
B) The policeman ordered them not to park there. 19. The teacher said to Rana, “Have you completed
C) Don’t park here he said to the policeman. the project?” SSC CGL TIER-II-2018
D) The policeman ordered them not to park here. A) The teacher asked Rana that if Rana has
14. Mother said to Kavya, “Turn on the light.” completed the project.
SSC CGL TIER II-2018 B) The teacher asks Rana have you completed
A) Mother told Kavya to turn on the light. the project.
B) Mother asked Kavya if the light was on. C) The teacher asked Rana whether he had
C) Kavya told mother to turn on the light. completed the project.
D) Mother requested Kavya to please on the light. D) The teacher asks Rana will you complete the
15. “Don’t use your mobile while crossing the project.
road,” I said to him. SSC CGL TIER II-2018 20. He said to me, “What are you doing?”
A) I told him to not to use his mobile while SSC CGL TIER-I 2019
crossing the road. A) He said what I had been doing.
B) I advised him not to use his mobile while B) He said that what I was doing.
crossing the road. C) He asked me what I was doing.
D) He asked me that what was I doing.
Speech Handout
21. Mrs. Gupta said to me, “Why are these boys 27.Sneha said to me, “I was watching TV.”
standing in the sun?” SSC CHSL-2018 SSC CGL TIER 1 -2020
A) Mrs. Gupta asked me why were these boys A) Sneha told me that she was watching TV.
standing in the sun. B) Sneha said to me that I was watching TV.
B) Mrs. Gupta said to me that why are these C) Sneha told me that she had been watching TV.
boys standing in the sun. D) Sneha told me that I was watching TV.
C) Mrs. Gupta asked me why those boys were 28.The policeman said, “It is clear that this is the
standing in the sun. work of a professional robber”. CGL TIER 1 -2020
D) Mrs. Gupta told me why those boys are A) The policeman said that it had been clearly
the work of a professional robber.
standing in the sun.
B) The policeman said it was clear that is the
22."Whom did you see at the shopping mall
work of a professional robber.
today?” I asked my daughter. CGL TIER I -2020
C) The policeman said that it was clear that that
A) I asked my daughter who she has seen at
was the work of a professional robber.
the shopping mall today.
D) The policeman said that it must be clear that
B) I asked my daughter that whom did she saw this was the work of a professional robber.
at the shopping mall that day. 29.Aanya said, “Even if it rains very hard I will not
C) I asked my daughter that whom she saw at miss school tomorrow.” SSC CGL TIER-II-2018
the shopping mall on that day. A) Aanya says that even if it rains very hard
D) I asked my daughter whom she had seen at she will not miss school tomorrow.
the shopping mall that day. B) Aanya said that even if it rained very hard
23. “What a good idea!”, Seema remarked. she would not miss school the next day.
SSC CGL TIER-I 2019 C) Aanya said though it rains very hard she will
A) Seema exclaimed that the idea is good. not miss school the next day.
B) Seema exclaimed that it was a very good idea. D) Aanya has said that if it rains very hard I will
C) Seema told what an idea! not miss school tomorrow.
D) Seema said what a good idea it is. 30. The boss said to his employee, “I will be happy
24. “You speak such good English!” said Mary. if you finish this project by evening.”
SSC CGL TIER-II-2018 SSC CGL TIER-II-2018
A) Mary exclaimed that I speak so much good A) The boss told his employee that he would
English. be happy if he will finish this project by evening.
B) Mary told me I was speaking much good English. B) The boss told his employee that he would
C) Mary exclaimed that I spoke very good English. be happy if he finishes that project by evening.
D) Mary exclaimed that I was speaking very C) The boss told his employee that he would
good English. be happy if he finished that project by evening.
25. The teacher said, “Man is mortal.” D) The boss told his employee he will be happy
if he finished this project by evening.
SSC CGL TIER I -2020
31. Gary said, “I have finally cleared my exams with
A) The teacher said that men were mortal.
distinction!” SSC CHSL-2019
B) The teacher instructed that man was mortal.
A) Gary told that he have cleared his exams
C) The teacher said that man was mortal.
with distinction.
D)The teacher said that man is mortal.
B) Gary said that he has finally cleared his exams
26.He said that she was coming that year.
with distinction.
SSC CGL TIER-II -2016
C) Gary exclaimed that he cleared his exams
A) He said, "She will come this year.” with distinction.
B) He said, "She is coming this year.” D) Gary exclaimed that he had finally cleared
C) He said, "Come this year.” his exams with distinction.
D) He said, "She was coming that year.”
Speech Handout
32. Father said to Anil, “Avoid bad Company.” D) The interviewer asked Ashok why you have
SSC STENO-2014 left that job the previous month.
A) Father asked Anil that bad company should 37. “Alas, I have broken my brother’s watch!” said
be avoided. he. SSC CGL TIER 1-2020
B) Father suggested to Anil if he could avoid A) He exclaimed with sorrow that he had broken
bad company. his brother’s watch.
C) Father advised Anil to avoid bad company. B) He exclaimed with sorrow that he has broken
D) Father advised Anil that it is bad company his brother’s watch.
which had to be avoided. C) He exclaimed with sorrow I have broken my
33. She said to you, “I have a thousand rupees in brother’s watch.
my purse now.” SSC CHSL-2018 D) He exclaimed with sorrow that he may have
A) She told you that she has a thousand rupees broken his brother’s watch.
in my purse now. 38. Hemant said to the hotel receptionist, “Please
B) She told you that she had a thousand rupees tell Bharat I will come to see him tomorrow at
in her purse then. 10 am.” SSC CHSL-2018
C) She said you that she have a thousand rupees A) Hemant said to the hotel receptionist please
in my purse then. to tell Bharat he will come to see me
D) She told me that she had a thousand rupees tomorrow at 10 am.
in her purse now. B) Hemant requested to the hotel receptionist
34. Our teacher said to us, “Sugar dissolves in please inform Bharat I will come to see him
water.” SSC CPO-2012 tomorrow at 10 am.
A) Our teacher told us that sugar dissolved in C) Hemant said to the hotel receptionist to
water. please tell Bharat that I will come to see him
B) Our teacher told us that sugar has dissolved tomorrow at 10 am.
in water. D) Hemant requested the hotel receptionist to
C) Our teacher said to us that sugar dissolves in inform Bharat that he would come to see
water. him the next day at 10 am.
D) Our teacher told us that sugar dissolves in 39. Her mother advised her not to go too fast while
water. reciting her poem. SSC CGL TIER-II-2018
35.The traveller inquired, “Will there be a shelter A) Her mother said, “Why are you going so fast
for strangers?” SSC CHSL-2019 while reciting your poem?”
A) The traveller inquired if there will be a B) Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while
shelter for strangers. reciting your poem.”
B) The traveller inquired if there would be a C) Her mother said, “You needn’t go too fast
shelter for strangers. while reciting your poem.”
C) The traveller inquired if would there be a D) Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while
shelter for strangers. reciting her poem.”
D) The traveller inquired whether will there 40. Nita said to the teacher, “Could you please
be a shelter for strangers. repeat the question?” SSC STENO-2014
36. The interviewer asked Ashok, “Why did you A) Nita requested the teacher to repeat the
leave that job last month?” SSC CGL TIER-II-2018 question.
A) The interviewer asked Ashok that why did B) Nita asked the teacher if please she could
he leave that job the previous month. repeat the question.
B) The interviewer asked Ashok that why he C) Nita requested the teacher whether she
leave that job the last month. could please repeat the question.
C) The interviewer asked Ashok why he had D) Nita asked the teacher whether if he could
left that job the previous month. repeat the question.

SPEECH
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
1. Manoj said to Mira, “Do not try to make a fool of 4. The teacher told to Asif to go and wash his hands.
me.” [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 6. Manan said that he had no work to do that day.
1. Manoj told Mira to not try to make a fool of [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
me. 1. Manan said, “I have no work to do today.”
2. Manoj told Mira do not try to make a fool of 2. Manan said, “I have no work to do that day.”
him. 3. Manan says, “I had no work to do that day.”
3. Manoj told Mira not to try to make a fool of 4. Manan said, “Have I no work to do today?”
him. 7. The teacher said, “You must work hard for your
4. Manoj told Mira to not to try to make a fool exams.” [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
of me. 1. The teacher advised her students to work
2. He asked me when I had booked the flight tickets. hard for their exams.
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 2. The teacher was advising her students to do
1. He said to me, “When are you booking the work hard for their exams.
flight tickets?” 3. The teacher told students for working hard
2. He said to me, “When you had book the flight for their exams.
tickets?” 4. The teacher was telling her students to work
3. He said to me, “When did you book the flight hard for their exams.
tickets?” 8. She said to her, “Will you ready my suit tomorrow?”
4. He said to me, “When do you book the flight [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
tickets?” 1. She asked her if she would ready her suit
3. Mother said, “I’m worried about your safety.” tomorrow.
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 2. She asked her if she would ready her suit the
1. Mother told me that she was worried about next day.
my safety. 3. She asked her that if she would ready her
2. Mother told me that she had been worried suit tomorrow.
about my safety. 4. She said her if she would ready her suit
3. Mother said she is worried about your safety. tomorrow.
4. Mother said that I was worrying about your 9. Ajay says, “There is going to be a snowfall.”
safety. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
4. Mother said, “Abhinav slipped while trying to 1. Ajay said that there is going to be a snowfall.
board a bus.” [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 2. Ajay said that there was going to be a snowfall.
1. Mother says that Abhinav slipped while 3. Ajay says that there was going to be a snowfall.
trying to board a bus. 4. Ajay says that there is going to be a snowfall.
2. Mother said that Abhinav had slipped while 10.“Please allow me to leave now,” Ritika said to
trying to board a bus. her teacher. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
3. Mother said that Abhinav slipped while trying 1. Ritika requested her teacher to allow her to
to board a bus. leave then.
4. Mother told that Abhinav slipped while 2. Ritika requested her teacher to allow me to
trying to board a bus. leave now.
5. The teacher said, “Asif, go and wash your hands.” 3. Ritika requested my teacher to allow her to
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] leave now.
1. The teacher told Asif to go and wash his hands. 4. Ritika requested her teacher to allow me to
2. The teacher told Asif go and wash your hands. leave then.
3. The teacher told Asif go and wash his hands.
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Speech Handout
11. She asked me what my favourite cuisine was. 4. The driver asked the passerby did he know
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] the way to the market.
1. She said to me, “What your favourite cuisine 17. Anshul told me that his mother was not at home
was?” and that she would be back the following day.
2. She said to me, “What is your favourite cui sine?” [SSC CGL TIER II 2020]
3. She said to me, “What my favourite cuisine is?” 1. Anshul said to me, “My mother was not at
4. She said to me, “What is my favourite cuisine?” home. She will be back the following day.”
12. The guard told the children to stay away from 2. Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home.
the flower beds. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] She will be back tomorrow.”
1. The guard said, “Children, stay away from the 3. Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home.
flower beds.” She would be back the following day.”
2. The guard said, “Children, should you stay 4. Anshul said to me, “His mother was not at
away from the flower beds.” home. She would be back tomorrow.”
3. The guard told to the children, “ Stay away 18. Madhuri told me that I could stay in her flat
from the flower beds.” when ever I was in Kolkata. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
4. The guard says to the children, “ Stay away 1. Madhuri said to me, “I could stay in her flat
from the flower beds.” when ever I was in Kolkata.”
13. She said to him, “May God shower His choicest 2. Madhuri said to me, “You can stay in my flat
blessings on you!" [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] whenever you are in Kolkata.”
1. She wished that God might shower His choicest 3. Madhuri said to me, “You could stay in her
blessings on you. flat whenever she was in Kolkata.”
2. She wished that God might shower His choicest 4. Madhuri said to me, “I can stay in my flat when
blessings on him. ever I am in Kolkata.”
3. She wished that may God shower your choicest 19. Anurag says that he would like to be an electronics
blessings on Him. engineer when he grows up. [CGL Tier II 2020]
4. She wished that God may shower His choicest 1. Anurag says, “He likes to be an electronics
blessings on you. engineer when he grows up.”
14. She exclaimed with sorrow that life had become 2. Anurag says, “I would like to be an electronics
miserable. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] engineer when I grow up.”
1. She said, “Alas! How miserable life has become.” 3. Anurag said, “I will like to be an electronics engineer
2. She said, “Oh! What miserable life has become.” when I grow up.”
3. She said, “How miserable had become life!” 4. Anurag says, “I like to be an electronics engineer
4. She said, “Life has become miserable.” when I grow up.”
15. He said to me, “Do you own this beautiful car?” 20. Our Principal says, “Rules are to be followed at
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] any cost.” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
1. He asked me that if you owned this 1. Our Principal told that rules are to be followed
beautiful car. at any cost.
2. He asked to me if you own that beautiful car. 2. Our Principal said that rules had to be followed
3. He asked me did I own that beautiful car. at any cost.
4. He asked me if I owned that beautiful car. 3. Our Principal advised that rules need to be
16. The driver said to the passerby, “Do you know followed at any cost.
the way to the market?” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020] 4. Our Principal says that rules are to be
1. The driver asked the passerby if he knew the followed at any cost.
way to the market. 21. Taru said that she could not leave the children
2. The driver asked the passerby whether you alone. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
know the way to the market. 1. Taru said, “I cannot leave the children alone.”
3. The driver asked the passerby if he knows 2. Taru said, “She would not leave the children
the way to the market. alone.”
Speech Handout
3. Taru said, “I will not leave the children alone.” 1. The teacher says magnets attracts objects
4. Taru said, “I could not be leaving the children made of iron.
alone.” 2. The teacher said that magnets were attracting
22. I said to my friend, “Please help me arrange objects made of iron.
these books on the shelf.” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020] 3. The teacher said that magnets attracted objects
1. I requested my friend to help me arrange made of iron.
those books on the shelf. 4. The teacher says that magnets attract objects
2. I asked my friend to help me arrange these made of iron.
books on the shelf. 27. He said to his brother, “Pack your bags and leave
3. I ordered my friend to help me arrange those now.” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
books on the shelf. 1. He told his brother that pack your bags and
leave now.
4. I told to my friend to please help me arrange
2. He suggested his brother that he should pack
those books on the shelf.
his bags and leave then.
23. Garima told her friends that she couldn’t go
3. He ordered his brother to pack your bags and
with them to the movie that night as she was
leave now.
very busy. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
4. He instructed his brother to pack his bags and
1. Garima said to her friends, “I can’t go with leave then.
you to the movie tonight as I am very busy.” 28. I told him that if he went around the park he
2. Garima said to her friends, “I can’t go with would see some rare flowers. [CGL Tier II 2020]
them to the movie that night as I was very busy.” 1. I said to him, ”If you went around the park
3. Garima said to her friends, “She couldn’t go you would see some rare flowers.”
with them to the movie that night as she was 2. I said to him, ”If you go around the park you
very busy.” would saw some rare flowers.”
4. Garima said to her friends, “I couldn’t go with 3. I said to him, ”If you go around the park you
you to the movie tonight as I was very busy.” will see some rare flowers.”
24. The policeman told the inspector that he had ar- 4. I said to him, ”If he went around the park he
rested a man for breaking the lock-down rules. will see some rare flowers.”
[SSC CGL Tier II 2020] 29. The librarian said to her, “You can borrow only
1. The policeman said to the Inspector, “He two books at a time.” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
would arrest a man for breaking the lock 1. The librarian told her that they could borrow
down rules.” only two books at a time.
2. The policeman said to the inspector, “I am arresting 2. The librarian told her that you can borrow only
a man for breaking the lock down rules.” two books at a time.
3. The policeman said to the inspector, “I have arrested 3. The librarian told her that she could borrow
a man for breaking the lock down rules.” only two books at a time.
4. The policeman said to the inspector, “He arrests 4. The librarian told her that she can borrow
a man for breaking the lock-down rules.” only two books at a time.
25. He exclaimed, ”What a fine piece of architec- 30.The boy requested his mother to give him a
mango. [SSC CGL TIER II 2020]
ture it is!” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
1. The boy said to his mother, “Will you give
1. He exclaimed was it a fine piece of architecture.
me a mango?”
2. He exclaimed that what a fine piece of architecture
2. The boy said to his mother, “Please give me
it was.
a mango.”
3. He exclaimed that it was a fine piece of architecture.
3. The mother said to the boy, “Give him a
4. He exclaimed what a fine piece of architecture
mango.”
is it.
26. The teacher says, “Magnets attract objects made 4. The boy said to his mother, “Give me a
of iron.” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020] mango now.”

Speech Handout
31.The Principal says, “Hard work is the key to 3. She said, “Let them distribute food among
success.” [SSC CGL TIER II 2020] the needy.”
1. The Principal say that Hard work is the key 4. She ordered, “Distribute food among the needy.”
to success. 36.She asked her mother why she was so upset
2. The Principal said that Hard work was the that day. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
key to success. 1. She said to her mother, “Why are you so upset
3. The Principal says that Hard work was the today?”
key to success. 2. She said to her mother, “Why you are so upset
today?”
4. The Principal says that Hard work is the key
3. She said to her mother, “Why were you so
to success.
upset that day?”
32. The man said that he had been walking down 4. She said to her mother, “Are you upset today?”
the road with his guide dog. [CGL Tier II 2020] 37. He said to me, “Where did you go to collect the
1. The man said, “He were walking down the flower samples?” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020]
road with his guide dog.” 1. He asked me where did you go to collect the
2. The man said, “I am walking down the road flower samples.
with my guide dog.” 2. He asked me where I had gone to collect the
3. The man said, “I was walking down the road flower samples.
with my guide dog.” 3. He asked to me that where did I go to collect
4. The man said, “I walked down the road with the flower samples.
his guide dog.” 4. He asked me that where did I went to
33. The old woman said to her neighbour, “Please collect the flower samples.
buy some vegetables for me tomorrow.” 38. “Please wait for me at the coffee shop in case I
[SSC CGL Tier II 2020] am late,” said Reema to her friend.
1. The old woman requested to her neighbour [SSC CGL TIER II 2020]
to please buy some vegetables for her 1. Reema told to her friend wait for her at the
tomorrow. coffee shop in case she were late.
2. Reema told her friend wait for me at the coffee
2. The old woman told her neighbour that buy
shop in case I am late.
some vegetables for me tomorrow.
3. Reema told her friend to wait for her at the
3. The old woman ordered her neighbour to buy
coffee shop in case I am late.
some vegetables for me the next day. 4. Reema told her friend to wait for her at the
4. The old woman requested her neighbour to coffee shop in case she was late.
buy some vegetables for her the next Day. 39.Fiona enquired whether I had gone to school
34. The teacher said to the students, “Jupiter is the on Tuesday. [SSC CHSL Tier II 2020]
largest planet.” [SSC CGL Tier II 2020] 1. “Had you been going to school on Tuesday?”
1. The teacher told to the students that Jupiter Fiona asked me.
was the largest planet. 2. “Are you gone to school on Tuesday?" Fiona enquired.
2. The teacher told the students that Jupiter is 3. “Where are you going on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me.
the largest planet. 4. “Did you go to school on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked
3. The teacher said students Jupiter is the me.
largest planet. 40. Kavi asked Gina if French was her mother
4. The teacher says to the students that Jupiter tongue. [SSC CHSL Tier II 2020]
was the largest planet. 1. “Your mother tongue is French,” Kavi enquired
35. She suggested that we should distribute food Gina.
among the needy. [SSC CGL Tier II 2020] 2. “Whether French is your mother tongue?”
1. She said, “Let us distribute food among the Kavi asked Gina.
3. “French is your mother tongue,” Kavi told
needy.”
Gina.
2. She said, “We could distribute food among 4. “Is French your mother tongue?” Kavi asked
the needy.” Gina.
BASED ON ROOT WORDS

HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Direction (1-10): Select the most appropriate 13. AMICABLE
synonym of the given word. A) Friendly B) Courteous
1. SPECTACULAR C) Cordial D) Hostile
A) Worth-looking B) Watchful 14. AMELIORATE
C) Ordinary D) Self-examination A) Improve B) Mitigate
2. PERSPECTIVE C) Enhance D) Worsen
15. CIRCUITOUS
A) prospect B) Outlook
A) Roundabout B) Meandering
C) Circumspection D) Suspect
C) Straight D) Serpentine
3. INCREDIBLE
Direction (16-25): Select the option that can be
A) Unbelievable B) Ordinary
used as a one-word substitute for the given group
C) Reliable D) Skeptical
of words.
4. CIRCUMVENT
16. Killing one's wife
A) Circuitous B) Watchful A) Matricide B) Uxoricide
C) Restrict D) Evade C) Sororicide D) Mariticide
5. CIRCUMSCRIBE 17. The act of killing a racial group.
A) Confine B) Introspect A) Amicicide B) Filicide
C) Commend D) Protest C) Homicide D) Genocide
6. AMIABLE 18. Killing one's brother
A) Hostile B) Luxurious A) Patricide B) Sororicide
C) Charming D) Lovable C) Fratricide D) Feticide
7. AMELIORATE 19. Killing of cattle
A) Alleviate B) Worsen A) Canicide B) Bovicide
C) Combine D) Amplify C) Senicide D) Avicide
8. CIRCUMSPECT 20. The act of killing of a king
A) Examine B) Reckless A) Vaticide B) Rodenticide
C) Watchful D) Elegant C) Infanticide D) Regicide
9. INTROSPECTION 21. The act of killing of one’s friend
A) Self-examination B) Meditation A) Amicicide B) Genocide
C) Contemplation D) Determination C) Filicide D) Infanticide
10. CREDULOUS 22. The act of killing a person.
A) Credible B) Incredulous A) Amicicide B) Homicide
C) Incredible D) Gullible C) Filicide D) Infanticide
Direction (11-15):Select the most appropriate 23. The act of killing of a king
antonym of the given word. A) Suicide B) Infanticide
C) Filicide D) Regicide
11. AMITY 24. Killing one’s wife
A) Friendship B) Concord A) Matricide B) Uxoricide
C) Hostility D) Harmony C) Patricide D) Regicide
12. AMATEUR 25. Killing one’s sister
A) Adroit B) Professional A) Sororicide B) Rodenticide
C) Dilettante D) Paramour C) Regicide D) Parricide
BASED ON ROOT WORDS

HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Direction (1-8): Select the most appropriate 11. EUPHORIA
synonym of the given word. A) Elation B) Ecstasy
1. AMBIGUOUS C) Rapture D) Depression
A) Authentic B) Lucid 12. LOQUACIOUS
C) Unnatural D) Unclear A) Talkative B) Taciturn
2. CORPORAL C) Fluent D) Conversational
A) Physical B) Destructive Direction (13-20): Select the option that can be
C) Spiritual D) Colloquial used as a one-word substitute for the given
3. CORPULENT group of words.
A) Redundant B) Courteous 13. One who hates mankind
C) Obese D) Slim A) Misogamist B) Misogynist
4. INCORPORATE C) Misanthropist D) Misologist
A) Strengthen B) Deceive 14. One who hates woman
C) Separate D) Include A) Misanthropist B) Misogynist
5. EUPHONY C) Misologist D) Misogamist
A) Praise B) Commendation 15. Talking in a round about way
C) Sweet sound D) Cacophony A) Circumambulate B) Circumscribe
6. EULOGY C) Circumvent D) Circumlocution
A) Encomium B) Rapture 16. One who complies a dictionary
C) Blame D) Disparity A) Cartographer B) Biographer
7. ELOQUENT C) Lexicographer D) Caligrapher
A) Talkative B) Reticent 17. Writing about books used
C) Fluent D) Inarticulate A) Biography B) Autobiography
8. OBLOQUY C) Graphology D) Bibliography
A) Bombastic B) Verbal abuse 18. A good word substituted for an offensive or
C) Praise D) Scarcity harsh word
Direction (9-12):Select the most appropriate A) Euphony B) Eulogy
antonym of the given word. C) Euphoria D) Euphemism
19. Bringing about gentle and painless death
9. BENEVOLENT
A) Euthanasia B) Autopsy
A) Kind B) Ardent
C) Euphemism D) Euphony
C) Charitable D) Cruel
20. Someone who gives money to help an
10. BENIGN organization, a society or a person
A) Harmless B) Harmful
A) Altruist B) Numismatist
C) Safe D) Kind
C) Benefactor D) Cosmopolitan
BASED ON ROOT WORDS

HANDOUT-3
TIER-I
Direction (1-10): Select the most appropriate 14. MALCONTENT
synonym of the given word. A) Discontent B) Skilful
1. INVINCIBLE C) Inept D) Contented
A) Unbeatable B) Unbelievable 15. MALADROIT
C) Unreliable D) Vulnerable A) Inefficient B) Clumsy
2. INSATIABLE C) Awkward D) Skilful
A) Invisible B) Extremely greedy Direction (16-25): Select the option that can be used
C) Satisfied D) Intolerable
as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
3. INFLEXIBLE
A) Inexplicable B) Flexible 16. That can't be doubted
C) Rigid D) Inconsolable A) Invincible B) Incorrigible
4. INIMITABLE C) Indispensable D) Indubitable
A) Common B) Indelible 17. That can't be explained in words
C) Inseparable D) Unique A) Inconceivable B) Ineffable
5. IMMACULATE C) Indefatigable D) Infallible
A) Dirty B) Spotless 18. That can't be corrected
C) Imprudent D) Impassable A) Incorrigible B) Intractable
6. IMPRUDENT C) Inscrutable D) Inseparable
A) Composed B) Foolish
19. That can't be separated
C) Sensible D) Faultless
A) Indelible B) Indispensable
7. IMPECUNIOUS
A) Penniless B) Wealthy C) Indubitable D) Inseparable
C) Affluent D) Prosperous 20. That can't be avoided
8. MALEVOLENT A) Inevitable B) Infallible
A) Benevolent B) Inefficient C) Impassable D) Impeccable
C) Malignant D) Malicious 21. Impossible to change or not able to be
9. MALIGNANT changed
A) Benign B) Cancerous A) Irrefutable B) Irreparable
C) Innocuous D) Harmless C) Irrevocable D) Irresistible
10. MALICE 22. Impossible to rectify or repair
A) Good-will B) Slander A) Impeccable B) Imperturbable
C) Tactless D) Ill-will
C) Impassable D) Irreparable
Direction (11-15):Select the most appropriate
antonym of the given word. 23. That can't be proved wrong
11. INTREPID A) Irrefutable B) Irrevocable
A) Fearless B) Dauntless C) Irretrievable D) Irreproachable
C) Courageous D) Cowardly 24. That can't be overcome
12. INCONSPICUOUS A) Incorrigible B) Inseparable
A) Unnoticeable B) Invisible C) Insurmountable D) Insatiable
C) Noticeable D) Indefatigable 25. One who is chronically dissatisfied and
13. IMPECCABLE discontented
A) Flawless B) Faultless A) Maladroit B) Malcontent
C) Imperfect D) Spotless C) Malignant D) Malefactor
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Directions(1-5): In the following question, out of Direction(11-20):Select a single word which has
the four alternatives, choose the one which nearly the same meaning as the given phrase.
best expresses the meaning of the given word 11. The examination of a dead body to find the
as your answer. cause of death
1. IMMORTAL A) Autopsy B) Biopsy
A) Generous B) Deathless C) Euthanasia D) Posthumous
C) Transient D) Momentary 12. One who is present everywhere
2. MORIBUND A) Omnipotent B) Omniscient
A) Recovering B) Thriving
C) Omniloquent D) Omnipresent
C) Dying D) Growing
13. One who knows everything
3. INNOVATIVE
A) Omniscient B) Omnivorous
A) Vivacious B) Pragmatic
C) Omnipresent D) Omnipotent
C) Courteous D) Inventive
14. One who has all powers
4. PANDEMONIUM
A) Chaos B) Scarcity A) Omnipresent B) Omnipotent
C) Adventure D) Peace C) Omniscient D) Omnidirectional
5. SCRIBBLE 15. A cure for all diseases
A) Curtail B) Doodle A) Pantheist B) Panacea
C) Postpone D) Mimic C) Panorama D) Pantheon
Directions (6-10): In the following questions, out 16. A Paper written by hand
of the four alternatives, select the word A) Manuscript B) Prescription
opposite in meaning to the word given below. C) Inscription D) Scripture
6. PROSCRIBE 17. An extra message added at the end of letter
A) Prohibit B) Forbid after signature
C) Interdict D) Allow A) Transcription B) Subscription
7. NOVICE C) Postscript D) Inscription
A) Beginner B) Learner 18. The holy writings of a religion
C) Neophyte D) Expert A) Scripture B) Postscript
8. MORTIFY C) Inscription D) Transcription
A) Humiliate B) Compliment 19. A disease outbreak that spreads across
C) Embarrass D) Chagrin countries
9. MORTAL A) Epidemic B) Contagious
A) Deadly B) Fatal C) Pandemic D) Endemic
C) Innocuous D) Lethal
20. Feeding on both animal and vegetable
10. NOVEL substances
A) Commonplace B) Fresh
A) Omnivorous B) Omnipotent
C) New D) Original C) Omniscient D) Omnipresent
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Direction: In the following question, out of the four C) Steady D) Abrupt
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses 14. MAGNIFY
the meaning of the given word as your answer. A) Reduce B) Enlarge
1. CONGENTIAL C) Expand D) Amplify
A) Inborn B) Acquired 15. ANTIPATHY
C) Mandatory D) Mysterious A) Aversion B) Hostility
2. DEGRADE C) Enmity D) Amity
A) Exalt B) Debase 16. BELLIGERENT
C) Extol D) Diminish A) Aggressive B) Hostile
3. DIGRESS C) Friendly D) Combative
A) Adapt B) Decorate 17. ANTAGONIST
C) Deviate D) Progress A) Adversary B) Opponent
4. PACIFIC C) Enemy D) Protogonist
A) Peaceful B) Hostile Direction: In the following question, out of the four
C) Aggressive D) Friendly alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
5. PLACATE the meaning of the given group of words.
A) Provoke B) Enrage 18. The study of history of families
C) Pacify D) Instigate A) Genealogy B) Sociology
6. MAGNANIMOUS
C) Etymology D) Entomology
A) Noble B) Selifish
19. To break a rule or moral principle
C) Unanimous D) Fantabulous
A) Egress B) Ingress
7. MAGNIFICENT
C) Transgress D) Digress
A) Extremely beautiful B) Efficient
20. One who craves for peace
C) Ordinary D) Monotonous
A) Anarchist B) Pacifist
8. PREDICT
A) Verdict B) Foretell C) Belligerent D) Numismatist
C) Contradict D) Indict 21. A person who is rich, powerful and successful
9. VINDICATE especially in business
A) Accuse B) Convict A) Magnet B) Magnate
C) Exonerate D) Predict C) Magnanimous D) Entrepreneur
10. CARNAL 22. A medicine given to counteract poison
A) Sensual B) Sensible A) Antidote B) Antiseptic
C) Spiritual D) Sumptous C) Antibiotic D) Antivirus
Direction: In the following question, out of the four 23. A disappointing end to an exciting or
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses impressive series of events
the opposite of the given word as your answer. A) Fiasco B) Debacle
11. HOMOGENEOUS C) Anticlimax D) Disaster
A) Similar B) Congruent 24. A great work of literary art
C) Dissimilar D) Identical A) Magnificent B) Magnanimous
12. INDIGENOUS C) Magnitude D) Magnum opus
A) Native B) Local 25. Willing to please others or to accpet what they
C) Domestic D) Foreign do or say without protest
13. GRADUAL A) Complacent B) Complaisant
A) Slow B) Moderate C) Charismatic D) Commendable
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Direction: In the following question, out of the 11.VIVACIOUS
four alternatives, choose the one which best A) Lively B) Enthusiastic
expresses the meaning of the given word as your C) Ebullient D) Dull
answer. 12.ADVERSITY
1. EXCULPATE A) Misfortune B) Prosperity
A) Absolve B) Convict
C) Catastrophe D) Calamity
C) Accuse D) Prosecute
Direction: In the following question, out of the
2. AVERT
four alternatives, choose the one which best
A) Prevent B) Divert
expresses the meaning of the given group of
C) Convert D) Invert
3. SACRED words.
A) Gigantic B) Abundance 13.One who is gifted with several talents
C) Holy D) Impious A) Veracious B) Voracious
4. CONSECRATE C) Versatile D) Avaricious
A) Felicitate B) Concentrate 14.One whose thoughts are turned inwords
C) Desecrate D) Sanctify A) Introvert B) Extrovert
5. VERDICT C) Ambivert D) Versatile
A) Autonomy B) Judgement 15.One whose thoughts are turned outwards
C) Elegant D) Arrogant A) Introvert B) Extrovert
6. VITALITY
C) Pervert D) Ambivert
A) Tranquility B) Creativity
16.The act of violating the sacredness
C) Prosperity
D) Energy and Strength A) Consecrate B) Desecrate
7. SACROSANCT C) Sacrilege D) Sanctify
A) Sacred B) Composure 17.The quality or state of being very similar
C) Unholy D) Auspicious A) Verisimilitude B) Vicissitude
Direction: In the following question, out of the C) Vicinity D) Verdict
four alternatives, choose the one which best 18.Producing live babies from its body
expresses the opposite of the given word as your A) Viviparous B) Oviparous
answer. C) Omnivorous D) Mammal
8. AVERSE
19. Producing eggs rather than live babies
A) Unwilling B) Reluctant
A) Viviparous B) Oviparous
C) Keen D) Loathe
C) Omnivorous D) Mammal
9. VERACIOUS
A) Mendacious B) Truthful 20. Restore to life or consciousness
C) Accurate D) Authentic A) Conceive B) Revive
10. CONVIVIAL C) Survive D) Convivial
A) Jovial B) Cheerful
C) Friendly D) Unfriendly
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Directions:(1-8) : Select the most appropriate 13. DECELERATE
synonym of the given words. A) Slow down B) Diminish
1. ACUMEN C) Accelerate D) Debilitate
A) Mental Keenness B) Alertness 14. LUCID
C) Assertiveness D) Aggressiveness A) Clear B) Intelligible
2. ABDUCT C) Perspicuous D) Ambiguous
A) Abuse B) Kidnap 15. GREGARIOUS
C) Abolish D) Augment A) Unsociable B) Convivial
3. ABANDON C) Outgoing D) Friendly
A) Leave B) Appreciate Direction(16-25): Select one word substitution for
C) Surrender D) Hamper the given words.
4. PREROGATIVE 16. One who walks in sleep
A) Independence B) Prohibition A) Somniloquent B) Somnolent
C) Pragmatic D) Privilege C) Insomnia D) Somnambulist
5. DEBACLE 17. One who loves mankind
A) Uproar B) Mortality A) Philogamist B) Philanthropist
C) Fiasco D) Triumph C) Philatelist D) Philosopher
6. ENCHANT 18. A lover and collector of stamps
A) Canophile B) Anglophile
A) Charm B) Repel
C) Philatelist D) Paedophile
C) Enhance D) Evade
19. One who has sexual relationship with many
7. CHRONIC
women
A) Persistent B) Transient
A) Philogmist B) Philogynist
C) Invincible D) Concise
C) Philanderer D) Philosopher
8. ENLIVEN
20. A lover of dogs
A) Disappoint B) Enchant
A) Paedophile B) Anglophile
C) Cheer up D) Enrich
C) Canophile D) Francophile
Directions:(9-15) : Select the most appropriate
21. One who talks in sleep
Antonym of the given words. A) Somniloquent B) Somnambulist
9. EXACERBATE C) Insomnia D) Somnolent
A) Alleviate B) Ameliorate 22. To make something happen at the same time
C) Annihilate D) Aggravate A) Synchronise B) Asynchronise
10. ABHOR C) Anachronism D) Chronological
A) Detest B) Hate 23. Refraining from excessive food and drink
C) Loathe D) Love A) Abstain B) Abdicate
11. ABORTIVE C) Abstemious D) Abnegate
A) Successful B) Futile 24. Angry and full of strong and bitter feelings
C) Worthless D) Useless A) Abstemious B) Anonymous
12. DEROGATORY C) Acrimonious D) Assiduous
A) Disparaging B) Complimentary 25. To reduce the strength of something
C) Disrespectful A) Decelerate B) Demote
D) Belittling C) Debilitate D) Dethrone
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Direction (1-10): Select the most appropriate Direction (11-20):Select the most appropriate
synonym of the given word. antonym of the given word.
1. ZEALOUS
11. DISINTERESTED
A) Proficient B) Aggressive
A) Biased B) Impartial
C) Enthusiastic D) Apathetic
C) Unbiased D) Unprejudiced
2. DECEASE
12. ILLICIT
A) Sickness B) Demise
A) Illegal B) Unlawful
C) Infection D) Birth
C) Illegitimate D) Legal
3. DEFER
13. JUDICIOUS
A) Postpone B) Regret
A) Prudent B) Wise
C) Expedite D) Praise
C) Foolish D) Sensible
4. CONTIGUOUS
14. ALTERCATION
A) Spreading B) Separated
A) Peace B) Argument
C) Loquacious D) Neighbouring
C) Fight D) Quarrel
5. KNOTTY
15. ADEPT
A) Complicated B) Mischievous
A) Skilful B) Expert
C) Simple D) Inventive
C) Dextrous D) Inept
6. PROSCRIBE
16. PRAGMATIC
A) Recommend B) Prohibit
A) Practical B) Realistic
C) Prescribe D) Permit
C) Impractical D) Down-to-earth
7. AFFECT
17. SQUANDER
A) Stagnate B) Initiate
A) Save B) Waste
C) Reflect D) Influence
C) Dissipate D) Splurge
8. INGENUOUS
18. STENCH
A) Deceitful B) Creative
A) Malodour B) Stink
C) Sincere D) Inventive
C) Pong D) Fragrance
9. ADAPT
19. DEJECTED
A) Adjust B) Experienced
A) Disappointed B) Crestfallen
C) Skilful D) Choose
C) Cheerful D) Depressed
10. ANONYMOUS
20. DOGMATIC
A) United B) Unidentified
A) Stubborn B) Adamant
C) Unbiased D) Known
C) Inflexible D) Open-minded

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Directions(1-10): In the following question, out of Directions (11-20): In the following questions, out
the four alternatives, choose the one which best of the four alternatives, select the word
expresses the meaning of the given word as your opposite in meaning to the word given below.
answer. 11. INDUSTRIOUS
1. BAWDY A) Diligent B) Sedulous
A) Corrupt B) Indecent C) Assiduous D) Lethargic
C) Innocent D) Clean 12. TENACIOUS
2. APPREHENSION A) Persistent B) Determined
A) Fear or anxiety B) Congregation C) Yielding D) Dogged
C) Confidence D) Repercussion 13. FUNEREAL
3. ASSAY A) Sad B) Gloomy
A) Easy B) Apprise C) Sorrowful D) Cheerful
C) Ameliorate D) Assess 14. AFFLUENT
4. APPRISE
A) Rich B) Wealthy
A) Surprise B) Inform
C) Poor D) Prosperous
C) Compromise D) Evaluate
15. CONFIDENT
5. COGITATE
A) Diffident B) Optimistic
A) Ponder B) Abdicate
C) Hopeful D) Composed
C) Contaminate D) Dedicate
16. ASSENT
6. SATIRE
A) Dissent B) Accept
A) Attire B) Compliment
C) Confirm D) Descent
C) Mockery D) Applaud
17. SENSIBLE
7. ILLUSTRIOUS
A) Practical B) Foolish
A) Renowned B) Notorious
C) Bright D) Obscene C) Realistic D) Wise
8. IMPLORE 18. ETERNAL

A) Investigate B) Explore A) Everlasting B) Immortal
C) Entreat D) Eradicate C) Transient D) Endless
9. CONFORM 19. REPROACH
A) Assure B) Comply A) Rebuke B) Scold
C) Provoke D) Disobey C) Criticize D) Praise
10. CODDLE 20. TENUOUS
A) Embrace B) Retaliate A) Weak B) Flimsy
C) Collide D) Pamper C) Thick D) Slender
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Directions(1-10): Select the most appropriate 14. SPURIOUS
synonym of the given words. A) Fake B) Bogus
1. COMPLIMENT C) Counterfeit D) Authentic
A) congratulate B) Complement 15. CONSIDERATE
C) Considerate D) Condemn A) Thoughtful B) Unconcerned
2. PERSECUTE C) Attentive D) Concerned
A) Prosecute B) Harass 16. CHILDISH
C) Ridicule D) Deride A) Silly B) Immature
3. IMMINENT C) Mature D) Innocent
A) Eminent B) Renowned 17. MOMENTOUS
C) Impending D) Brittle A) Trivial B) Significant
4. AVID C) Importan D) Critical
A) Unenthusiastic B) Indifferent 18. METTLE
C) Enraged D) Ardent A) Timidity B) Fortitude
5. CANNY C) Determination D) Tenacity
A) Cunning B) Shrewd 19. STATIONARY
C) Foolish D) Reckless A) Unmoving B) Motionless
6. FURIOUS C) Immobile D) Moving
A) Enraged B) Calm C) Placid D) Fake 20. SOAR
7. PERSPICUOUS A) To rise very quickly B) Shoot up
A) perspective B) Pragmatic C) Escalate D) Plummet
C) Obscure D) Lucid Direction(21-25): Select one word substitution for
8. ABJECT the given words.
A) Object B) Miserable 21. A professional entertainer especially a singer
C) Proud D) Affluent or dancer
9. CENSURE A) Artist B) Artiste
A) Criticize B) Praise C) Artisan D) Artless
C) Commend D) Ensure 22. An agreement between people to act
10. ECONOMICAL together secretly or illegally inorder to
A) Thrifty B) Economic deceive or cheat someone
C) Spendthrift D) Profligate A) Collision B) Collusion
Directions (11-20): Select the most appropriate C) Allusion D) Illusion
Antonym of the given words. 23. Working hard to do things well
11. FRAGILE A) Conscious B) Conscience
A) Brittle B) Agile C) Conscientious D) Commodious
C) Delicate D) Robust 24. Gradually and secretly causing harm
12. INSIPID A) Assiduous B) Insidious
A) Dull B) Tasteless C) Residuous D) Fastidious
C) Interesting D) Livid 25. Quick in noticing, understanding or judging
13. EXALT things accurately
A) Disparage B) Praise A) Perspicuous B) Perspicacious
C) Extol D) Revere C) Efficacious D) Veracious
ONE WORD
SUBSTITUTES
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In the following questions out of the four 12. One who stays away from school without permission.
alternatives, choose the one which can be 1) Pedant 2) Benefactor
substituted for the given words/sentence. 3) Mendicant 4) Truant
1. A person with a long experience of any occupation. 13. A woman having more than one husband at
1) Veteran 2) Teetotaller the same time.
3) Phlegmatic 4) Ambidextrous 1) Polyandry 2) Polygamy
2. A person who opposes war or use of military 3) Monogamy 4) Bigamy
force. 14. One who believes that gaining pleasure is
1) Patriot 2) Pacifist the most important thing in life.
3) Narcissist 4) Fatalist 1) Hedonist 2) Pessimist
3. A person who is unable to pay his debts. 3) Misanthrope 4) Philistine
1) Solvent 2) apprentice 15. One who walks in sleep.
3) Insolvent 4) Ascetic 1) Somniloquent 2) Egoist
4. A person coming to a foreign land to settle 3) Somnambulist 4) Altruist
there. 16. A person who is always hopeful and looks upon
1) Immigrant 2) Emigrant the brighter side of things.
3) Assailant 4) Astrologer 1) Florist 2) Artist 3) Theist 4) Optimist
5. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain. 17. A patient with imaginary symptoms and
1) Stoic 2) Atheist 3) Cynic 4) Psychic diseases
6. Person who pretends to have special 1) melancholic 2) Bibliophile
knowledge or skill. 3) hypochondriac 4) Bilingual
1) egotist 2) charlatan 18. One who breaks the law.
3) Auditor 4) Erudite 1) Aggressor 2) Delinquent
7. One who hates mankind. 3) Transgressor 4) Pedestrian
1) Philanthropist 2) Vandal 19. One who is a citizen not of a country but of the
world.
3) Misanthrope 4) Misogynist
1) Bohemian 2) Cosmopolitan
8. One who collects coins.
3) Philanthropist 4) Versatile
1) Archaeologist 2) Numismatist
20. Someone who runs away from justice.
3) Philatelist 4) Connoisseur
1) Stowaway 2) Callous3) Fugitive 4) Burglar
9. One who is beyond reform.
21. One who compiles a dictionary.
1) Optimistic 2) Incorrigible
1) Numismatist 2) Lexicographer
3) Indefatigable 4) Notorious
3) Lapidist 4) Linguist
10. A person preoccupied with an unrealistically
22. A person who pretends to be what he is not.
optimistic approach to life
1) Explorer 2) Novice
1) Practical 2) Pragmatic
3) Imposter 4) prophet
3) Rational 4) Quixotic
23. One skilled in telling stories.
11. One who is greedy.
1) Cannibal 2) Fanatic
1) Voracious 2) Avaricious
3) Raconteur 4) Tyro
3) Carnivorous 4) Omnivorous
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24. A person who helps others in need. 38. A person who breaks into a house in order to steal.
1) Extrovert 2) patron 1) Poacher 2) Bandit 3) Intruder 4) Burglar
3) samaritan 4) Altruist 39. One who believes in no government and
25. A person who shows people their seats. therefore incites disorder in state.
1) usher 2) Charlatan 1) Monarchist 2) Anarchist
3) Centenarian 4) Kleptomaniac 3) Autocrat 4) Cynic
26. Able to use the left hand and right hand equally 40. A person without training or experience in a
well. skill or subject.
1) Ambivert 2) Ambidextrous 1) Cowherd2) Credulous 3) Artisan 4) Novice
3) Ambivalent 4) Ambitious 41. One who deserts his principles or party.
27. A proficient public speaker. 1) Apostle 2) Proselyte
1) Curator 2) Orator 3) Renegade 4) Critic
3) Eavesdropper 4) Arbitrator 42. One who intervenes between two or more
28. A person who is well-known in an unfavorable way. parties to settle differences.
1) Critic 2) Intermediary
1) Notorious 2) Obscure
3) Judge 4) Connoisseur
3) Conspicuous 4) Ethical
43. One who destroys images or attacks popular
29. A man who wastes his money on luxury.
beliefs.
1) Extempore 2) Thrifty
1) Curator 2) Misanthropist
3) Extravagant 4) Parsimonious
3) Iconoclast 4) Masochist
30. One who speaks for others.
44. One who does not follow the usual rules of
1) Spokesman 2) Successor social life.
3) Glutton 4) Compositor 1) Bohemian 2) Artisan
31. A handsome man. 3) Partisan 4) Physician
1) Adonis 2) Tycoon 45. One who has obstinate and narrow religious
3) Debonair 4) Chivalrous views.
32. A person who cannot make a mistake. 1) Extravagent 2) Bigot
1) Inexplicable 2) Inevitable 3) Philosopher 4) Toper
3) Indispensable 4) Infallible 46. Persons who robs ships.
33. One who performs daring gymnastic feats. 1) robbers 2) bandits 3) dacoits 4) pirates
1) Athlete 2) Bellicose 3) Acrobat 4) Conjuror 47. Someone who freely gives money and help to
34. One who has become dependent on something people who need it.
or drugs is. 1) Philologist 2) Philanthropist
1) Adamant 2) Traitor 3) Imprudent 4) Dextrous
3) Addict 4) Monogamist 48. One who is given to pleasures of the flesh.
35. A person who is unduly anxious about his/her 1) Prodigal 2) Epicurean
health. 3) Frugal 4) Pedestrian
1) valetudinarian 2) antiquarian 49. One who journeys from place to place.
3) disciplinarian 4) egalitarian 1) Quack 2) Cannibal
36. A person claiming to be superior in culture and 3) Itinerant 4) Ambigous
intellect to others. 50. One who hides away on a ship to obtain a free
1) patrician 2) highbrow 3) elite 4) noble passage.
37. One who walks on ropes. 1) Destitute 2) Thrifty
1) Funambulist 2) Pedant 3) Stowaway 4) Shipwright
3) Acrobat 4) Aviator
51. Person who insists on adherence to formal 1) Philanderer 2) Volunteer
rules or literary meaning. 3) Atheist 4) Prophet
1) Stingy 2) Pedant 64. Person with no fixed abode.
3) Pedagogue 4) Parvenu 1) Nomad 2) Immigrant
52. Habitually silent or talking little. 3) Ascetic 4) Traitor
1) Servile 2) Loquacious 65. A person who is recovering after an illness or
3) Taciturn 4) Ambivert medical treatment.
QUESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS SSC EXAMINATIONS 1) Skeptic 2) Adonis
53. A person who loves wealth and spends as little 3) Altruist 4) Convalescent
money as possible. 66. One who eats too much.
1) Economical 2) Frugal 1) Glutton 2) Obese
3) Profligate 4) Miser 3) Gourmet 4) Greedy
54. A person who withdraws from the world to 67. One who loves and supports his or her country
live in seclusion and often in solitude. and is willing to defend it.
1) Patriot 2) Martyr 3) Zealot 4) Atheist
1) Iconoclast 2) Recluse
68. One who knows everything.
3) Eccentric 4) Fanatic
1) Omnipresent 2) Omnipotent
55. A person living in the same age with another.
3) Omniscient 4) Omniloquent
1) Confidant 2) Quack
69. A political leader appealing to popular desires
3) Veteran 4) Contemporary and prejudices.
56. A person who held a job or office before the 1) Dictator 2) Tyrant
current holder. 3) Feminist 4) Demagogue
1) Successor 2) Incumbent 70. One who hates women.
3) Predecessor 4) Descendant 1) Misogamist 2) Ambivert
57. One who loads and unloads ships. 3) Misanthrope 4) Misogynist
1) Spinster 2) Stevedore 71. A person who is greatly respected because of
3) Glutton 4) Cartographer wisdom.
58. A person who gambles or bets. 1) Veracious 2) Vulnerable
1) Punter 2) Combative 3) Venerable 4) fastidious
3) Intestate 4) Pollster 72. One who is all powerful.
59. One who eats both vegetables and meat. 1) Omnipotent 2) Omniscient
1) Omnivorous 2) Vegevorous 3) Fugitive 4) Flamboyant
3) Herbivorous 4) Carnivorous 73. More like a woman than a man in manners and
60. One who loves the company of others. habits.
[SSC CHSL 2020] 1) Gullible 2) Effeminate
1) Misanthrope 2) Gregarious 3) Feminist 4) Lothario
74. One who enjoys inflicting pain on himself.
3) Benevolent 4) Philanthropist
1) Masochist 2) Vandal
61. A woman with dark brown hair.
3) Egoist 4) Sadist
1) Blonde 2) Philogynist
75. One who studies the art of gardening.
3) Brunette 4) Amateur
1) Agriculturist 2) Horticulturist
62. A person who attracts attention with a flashy style.
3) Hedonist 4) Botanist
1) Glutton 2) Flamboyant 76. A former student of a school, college or
3) Jockey 4) Vagabond university.
63. A person who preaches religion and considered 1) Genius 2) Scholar
to be a messenger of God. 3) Alma mater 4) Alumnus
77. One who lends money at a very high interest. 92. One who is neither intelligent nor dull.
1) Incorrigible 2) Usurer 1) Illiterate 2) Linguist
3) Imposter 4) Callous 3) Philistine 4) Mediocre
78. One who takes care of a building. 93. Person leading a life of strict self-discipline.
1) Janitor 2) Industrious 1) Hedonist 2) Disciplinarian
3) Warden 4) Accomplice 3) Atheist 4) Ascetic
79. One who changes sides. [SSC CPO-2020] 94. A person who collects or studies stamps.
1) amateur 2) invader 3) novice 4) turncoat 1) Pioneer 2) Philatelist
80. A person appointed by two parties to resolve 3) Plagiarist 4) Philanthropist
a dispute. 95. A woman whose husband is dead.
1) Intruder 2) Arsonist 1) Divorcee 2) Fiancee
3) Libertarian 4) arbitrator 3) Widower 4) Widow
81. A person who supports or speaks in favour of 96. A person who draws or produces map.
something. 1) Calligrapher 2) Curator
1) Advocate 2) Linguist 3) Cartographer 4) Choreographer
3) Loquacious 4) Volunteer 97. Man who has more than one wife at a time.
82. A person who is self-centred. 1) Celibate 2) Bigamist
1) Egoist 2) Masochist 3) Misogamist 4) Polygamist
3) Narcissist 4) Eccentric 98.A person who is blamed for something that
83. Person who files a suit. someone else has done. [SSC CHSL 2020]
1) Dependant 2) Suitor 3) Plaintiff 4) Accuser 1) Polytheist 2) Pragmatist
84. Central character in a story or play. 3) Scapegoat 4) Garrulous
1) Antagonist 2) Diffident 99. A person who always runs after women.
3) Hedonist 4) Protagonist 1) Philanthropist 2) Prodigy
85. Person or thing that is the centre of attention. 3) Philanderer 4) Philatelist
1) Adonis 2) Narcissist 100.A person who believes that only selfishness
3) Cynosure 4) Neophyte motivates human actions.
86. A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign 1) Agnostic 2) Cynic
army. 3) Sceptic 4) Misogynist
1) Mercenary 2) Oculist 101. A person authorised to examine and verify
3) Venal 4) Optimist accounts. [SSC CHSL 2020]
87. A man who knows a lot about things like food, 1) auditor 2) Proselyte
music and art. 3) Psephologist 4) commentator
1) Glutton 2) Gourmet 102. One who eats human flesh. [SSC CHSL 2020]
3) Gourmand 4) Connoisseur 1) Carnivorous 2) Herbivorous
88. A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm. 3) Amphivorous 4) cannibal
1) Pacifist 2) Fanatic 103.One who rides horses in races.
3) Atheist 4) Polytheist [CPO Tier-II 2021]
89. A person who is absolutely necessary for 1) jockey 2) sprinter
someone or something. 3) athlete 4) porter
1) indelible 2) ineffable 104.One who leaves his own country to settle in
3) infallible 4) indispensable another. [SSC CGL 2020]
90. One who holds established opinions. 1) Immigrant 2) Emigrant
1) Orthodox 2) Pauper 3) Punter 4) Recluse
3) Monotheist 4) Atheist 105.A person who is trained for travelling into
91. One who does something for the first time. space. [SSC-CPO 2020]
1) Veteran 2) Polyglot 1) Renegade 2) Martyr
3) Philanderer 4) Pioneer 3) astronaut 4) pilot
ONE WORD
SUBSTITUTES
HANDOUT-2/TIER-I
In the following questions out of the four 12. A place where government/ public records are
alternatives, choose the one which can be kept.
substituted for the given words/sentence. 1) Archive 2) Museum
1. Words written on a tomb. 3) Shelf 4) Cellar
1) Epithet 2) Epigraph 13. Too much official formality.
3) Soliloquy 4) Epitaph 1) Bureaucracy 2) Red-Tapism
2. Stealthily done. 3) Nepotism 4) Formalism
1) Devious 2) Nefarious 14. The worship of idols or images.
3) Surreptitious 4) Villainous 1) Atheism 2) Theism
3. Something no longer in use. 3) Idolatry 4) Iconoclasm
1) Desolate 2) Absolute 15. A remedy for all diseases.
3) Obsolete 4) Primitive 1) Amnesia 2) Panacea
4. A place for storing guns and military 3) Intelligentsia 4) Parasol
equipment. 16. An instrument used for measuring atmospheric
1) archive 2) arsenal 3) apiary 4) aviary pressure.
5. Killing of a child. 1) Thermometer 2) Voltmeter
1) Homicide 2) Genocide 3) Altimeter 4) Barometer
3) Infanticide 4) Suicide 17. Placing a thing beside another.
6. Belonging to all parts of the world. 1) Impose 2) Repose
1) Versatile 2) Universal 3) Juxtapose 4) Expose
18. A large body of water with many islands
3) Cosmopolitan 4) Secular
1) Archipelago 2) Arsenal
7. The study of the origin and history of words.
3) Arbitrator 4) Appraisal
1) Linguistics 2) Etymology
19. Causing or ending in death.
3) Verbose 4) Anthology
1) Fatal 2) Deadly
8. The act of looking back on past time.
3) Serious 4) Dangerous
1) retrospection 2) inspection
20. The state of remaining unmarried.
3) circumspection 4) introspection
1) Feminism 2) Polygamy
9. To give up one’s authority or throne
3) Celibacy 4) Mongamy
1) Abdicate 2) Abolish
21. A place where birds kept.
3) Abbot 4) Abattoir
1) Aquarium 2) Den
10. Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of 3) Aviary 4) Sanctuary
death.
22. A method which never fails.
1) Biopsy 2) Investigation
1) Unflinching 2) Irreparable
3) Surgery 4) Autopsy
3) Irremediable 4) Infallible
11. The act of killing a whole group of people,
23. Place of burial.
especially a whole race.
1) Cave 2) Church
1) Patricide 2) Parricide
3) Synagogue 4) Cemetery
3) Matricide 4) Genocide
24. A government by the military class. 38. Theft of another person’s writings or ideas and
1) Kratocracy 2) Pantisocracy passing them off as one’s own.
3) Stratocracy 4) Mobocracy 1) Plagiarism 2) Burglary
25. That which cannot be called back. 3) Piracy 4) Pilferage
1) Irresponsible 2) Irrevocable 39. The study of insects.
3) Irredeemable 4) Incalculable 1) Anthropology 2) Zoology
26. Careful in the spending of money, time, etc. 3) Etymology 4) Entomology
1) Punctual 2) Economical 40. List of issues to be discussed at a meeting.
3) Miserly 4) Calculative 1) Schedule 2) Agenda
27. An unexpected piece of good fortune. 3) Time-table 4) Plan
1) Windfall 2) Philanthropy 41. Mutual discourse.
3) Benevolence 4) Turnstile 1) Soliloquy 2) Obloquy
28. The animals of a particular region. 3) Colloquy 4) Eloquence
1)Flora 2) Museum 42. Fear of pain.
3) Zoo 4) Fauna 1) Mysophobia 2) Algophobia
29. Obsession for wine. 3) Acrophobia 4) Homophobia
1) Ethnomania 2) Oenomania 43. Fear of water.
3) Egomania 4) Idolomania 1) Claustrophobia 2) Hydrophobia
30. Eating mud. 3) Insomnia 4) Obsession
1) Equivorous 2) Limivorous 44. Fear of riding in a car.
3) Calcivorous 4) Fructivorous 1) Astrophobia 2) Amaxophobia
31. Science of heredity. 3) Cacophobia 4) Genophobia
1) Hereditary 2) Genetics 45. The return of someone to his own country.
3) Genesis 4) Inheritance
1) repatriation 2) migrate
32. Seeing something which is not actually present.
3) emigrate 4) immigrate
1) Imagination 2) Presumption
46. The absence of law and order.
3) Hallucination 4) Supposition
1) Rebellion 2) Mutiny
33. Killing of birds.
3) Revolt 4) Anarchy
1) Herbicide 2) Avicide
47. Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively
3) Vulpicide 4) Matricide
34. Love for dogs. defiant.
1) Paedophilia 2) Sinophile 1) docile 2) truculent
3) Canophilia 4) Zoophilia 3) pliable 4) pliant
35. Loss of memory. 48. Murder of a man.
1) Ambrosia 2) Amnesia 1) Regicide 2) Fratricide
3) Insomnia 4) Forgetting 3) Homicide 4) Genocide
36. Words uttered impiously about God. 49. An arrangement of events or dates in the order
1) Amoral 2) Philosophy of their occurrence.
3) Logic 4) Blasphemy 1) Chronology 2) Claustrophobia
37. Study of snakes. 3) Churlish 4) Chronometer
1) Philology 2) Phrenology 50. That which is without opposition.
3) Ophilogy 4) Upology 1) Unaware 2) Verdict
3) Unanimous 4) Spontaneous
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 One- word substitutes Handout
51. A paper written by hand. 65. A statement which cannot be understood.
1) Handicraft 2) Handiwork 1) Infallible 2) Illegible
3) Manuscript 4) Thesis 3) Inexplicable 4) Incomprehensible
52. The plants and vegetation of a region. 66. A thing liable to be easily broken.
1) Flora 2) Fauna 1) Breakable 2) Ductile
3) Landscape 4) Environment 3) Brittle 4) Delicate
53. A general pardon of offenders. 67. Handwriting which is difficult or impossible to
1) Parley 2) Amnesty read
3) Parole 4) Acquittal 1) Illegible 2) Idolatry
54. Fit to be eaten. 3) Impale 4) Immune
1) Legible 2) Credible 68. Giving undue favours to one’s own kith and kin.
3) Audible 4) Edible 1) Favouritism 2) Nepotism
3) Corruption 4) Worldliness
55. Spoken or done without preparation.
69. Science of bodily structure.
1) Verbose 2) Extempore
3) Amateur 4) Vibration 1) Anthropology 2) Neurology
3) Hygiene 4) Anatomy
56. That cannot be overcome.
70. A large number of fish swimming together.
1) inseparable 2) insoluble
1) Shoal 2) Utopia
3) insurmountable 4) invincible
3) Panacea 4) Mint
57. To free somebody from all blame
71. Committing murder in revenge.
1) Extempore 2) Exonerate 1) Massacre 2) Vendetta
3) Exodus 4) Examinee 3) Homicide 4) Regicide
58. That through which light cannot pass. 72. Identification with the feelings of another.
1) Lucid 2) Transparent 1) Sympaty 2) Empathy
3) Hazy 4) Opaque 3) Apathy 4) Compassion
59. A number of monkeys. 73. The doctrine that human souls pass from one
1) rookery 2) troop 3) pride 4) flight body to another at the time of death.
60. Of or like an animal of the cat family. 1) Metamorphosis 2) Transition
1) fecund 2) canine 3) equine 4) feline 3) Transmigration 4) Extrapolation
61. Missappropriation of money. 74. A person between 90 and 100 years old.
1) Abridgement 2) Condiment 1) septuagenarian 2) nonagenarian
3) Embezzlement 4) Bereavement 3) centenarian 4) octogenarian
62. Clever at finding new or simple solution for 75. Mania for stealing articles.
complex problems. 1) Logomania 2) Nymphomania
1) inimical 2) iniquitous 3) Kleptomania 4) Hypomania
3) ingenuous 4) ingenious 76. Sentimental longing for a period in the past
63. An excessive fear of confined spaces. 1) Nostalgia 2) Obsolete
1) hydrophobia 2) bathophobia 3) Nomads 4) Niche
3) cyrophobia 4) claustrophobia 77. A word no longer in use.
64. An abattoir is 1) Exotic 2) Primitive
1) a place where animals are slaughtered 3) Obsolete 4) Ancient
78. An introduction to a literary work
2) a place where abbots stay
1) Prologue 2) Psephology
3) a title of respect given to a priest or abbot
3) Raconteur 4) Reciprocate
4) a place where animals are worshipped
79. Eternal; lasting forever or indefinitely. 91. To walk aimlessly. [SSC CGL TIER-I -2021]
[SSC CHSL-2021] 1) Slither 2) Crawl 3) Sprint 4) Amble
1) Perplex 2) Perpetual 92. Government by a king.
3) Peristyle 4) Permissive 1) Autocracy 2) Aristocracy
80. Anything which destroys the effect of poison.
3) Oligarchy 4) Monarchy
1) Serum 2) Antiseptic
93. The examination or observation of one's own
3) Seramycin 4) Antidote
mental and emotional processes.
81. A small enclosure for cattle, sheep, poultry etc.
[SSC CGL TIER-I -2021]
1) Cellar 2) Sty
1) Introspection 2) Valuation
3) Pen 4) Lair
3) Assessment 4) Inspection
82. Gradual recovery from illness.
94. Mania for setting fires.
1) Hysteria 2) Amnesia 1) Pyromania 2) Kleptomania
3) Superannuation 4) Convalescence 3) Logo mania 4) Nymphomania
83. Large scale of departure of people. 95. Through which light cannot pass.
1) Migration 2) Emigration 1) Dull 2) Dark 3) Obscure 4) Opaque
3) Immigration 4) Exodus 96. Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
84. Word for word reproduction. [SSC CGL TIER-I -2021]
1) Copying 2) Mugging 1) Prance 2) Strut 3) Romp 4) Amble
3) Verbatim 4) Photostat 97. A four-footed animal. [SSC CGL TIER-I -2021]
85. Something which is not thorough or profound. 1) Biped 2) Reptile
1) Superficial 2) Superstitious 3) Mammal 4) Quadruped
3) Superfluous 4)Supernatural 98. Something which cannot be taken by force.
86. Lasting for a very short period of time. [ SSC CHSL 2021 ]
[SSC CHSL-2021] 1) Impregnable 2) Irresistible
1) Pungent 2) Ceaseless 3) Imperative 4) Impromptu
3) Permanent 4) Ephemeral 99. A group of stars. [SSC CGL TIER I -2021]
87. Government by a single person. 1) Congregation 2) Astronomy
1) Monarchy 2) Autocracy 3) Planets 4) Constellation
3) Plutocracy 4) Aristocracy 100. Something that is to your advantage but
88. Of unknown and unadmitted authorship. happened by chance. [SSC CGL TIER-I -2021]
1) Gullible 2) Anonymous 1) Occidental 2) Purposeful
3) Unanimous 4) Vexation 3) Deliberate 4) Fortuitous
89. Lack of enough blood. 101. Animals that live in water. [SSC CHSL 2021 ]
1) Amnesia 2) Insomnia 1) aerial 2) aquatic
3) Anaemia 4) Allergy 3) terrestrial 4) arboreal
102.The scientific study of the universe and planets.
90. Looking for her father, Minu finally reached
[SSC CHSL 2021]
the area where animals are slaughtered for the
market. [SSC CHSL-2021] 1) astronomy 2) astrology
1) Abattoir 2) Apiary 3) gemology 4) physiology
3) Archive 4) Arsenal
IDIOMS
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Directions: In each of the following questions, 1) lost in the deep ocean
some alternatives are suggested for the idiom/ 2) facing two challenges
phrase in Italics in the sentence. Choose the one 3) facing two equally bad alternatives
which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/ 4) confronting two opportunities
phrase in BOLD. 9. His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in
1. He is in the habit of fishing in troubled waters. the grass.
1) putting others in trouble 1) cowardly and brutal
2) indulging in evil conspirancies 2) an unreliable and deceitful person
3) aggravating the situation 3) a hidden enemy
4) taking advantage of troubled conditions for 4) low and mean
personal profit 10. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his
2. Raise the bar [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] mouth.
1) To grow taller 2) To raise the price 1) born in a royal family
3) To win a competition 4) To set higher goals 2) born in a middle class family
3. He threw cold water over the project that the 3) born in a family of nationalists
secretary had prepared. 4) born in a wealthy family
1) encouraged 2) discouraged 11.He burnt his fingers by interfering in his
3) cleared 4) rejected neighbour’s affairs.
4. He is plain, simple and sincere man. He will 1) got rebuked 2) got himself insulted
always call a spade a spade. 3) burnt himself 4) got himself into trouble
1) say something to be taken seriously 12.Most of the present day politicians have an axe
2) desist from making controversial statements to grind.
3) avoid controversial situations 1) have promises to fulfill
4) be outspoken in language 2) have obstacles to face
3) have personal end to serve
5. We have to keep our fingers crossed till the
4) None of these
final result is declared.
13. The politician was able to sway the mob with
1) keep praying 2) feel suspicious
his gift of the gab.
3) wait expectantly 4) feel scared
1) fluency of speech 2) flattering words
6. If you pass this difficult examination, it will be
3) abundance of promises
a feather in your cap.
4) political foresight
1) you will get a very good job
2) you will feel proud of it 14.The speaker gave a bird’s eye view of the
political conditions in the country.
3) your parents will be very happy
1) a detailed presentation 2) a biased view
4) you will get a scholarship for higher studies
3) a general view 4) a personal view
7. He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
15. They sold their house because it was a real
1) scoundrel 2) rogue
white elephant.
3) hypocrite 4) crook
8. The sailor found himself between the devil and 1) an expensive one 2) a big one
the deep sea. 3) a useless one 4) a rare find
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Idioms Handout
16.One should be prepared to get a bolt from the 24. A bad egg [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
blue in life, but should not get unnerved by 1) Someone who is dishonest and unreliable
them. 2) Someone who regularly makes mistakes
1) sad experience 2) unexpected loss 3) Someone who doesn’t like eggs
3) sudden shock 4) depreciation 4) Someone who likes to break eggs
17. To take a chill pill [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] 25. To find real happiness in the world is a wild
1) To ask a doctor for medication goose chase.
2) To drink cold water 1) ideal seeking 2) hunting
3) To gulp a tablet for a cold 3) futile search 4) real aim
4) To calm down 26. He had to eat a humble pie owing to his misdeeds.
18.It has been raining cats and dogs. 1) feel downtrodden 2) apologise humbly
1) incessantly 2) heavily 3) be humiliated 4) accept abuses
3) endlessly 4) continuously
27. A hen pecked husband plays second fiddle to
19.The M.P. from our constituency is fond of blowing his wife.
his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.
1) pleases 2) plays fiddle to impress
1) parading his own good deeds
3) humours 4) plays a subordinate role to
2) speaking too loudly
28. Wash your dirty linen in public [SSC CHSL- 2020]
3) looking after his own interest
4) making long speeches 1) Hang Clothes outside
20.It is difficult for me to believe you, so please 2) Discuss private matters infront of others
put down everything in black and white. 3) Fight with everyone unnecessarily
1) in detail 2) in written form 4) Complain about everything
3) sequentially as it happened 29.Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not
4) what you saw beat about the bush.
21. Full of beans. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] 1) put any blame on others
1) A dish made of French beans 2) pretend to be unaware of the matter
2) Full of cowardice 3) approach the matter in a round about way
3) A storeroom full of vegetables 4) try to impress me with our arguments
4) Full of energy 30.He is disliked because of his habit of making a
22. He does not like to be friendly with Saritha; he mountain out of a molehill.
always gives her a cold shoulder. 1) exaggerating
1) pushes her with his shoulder whenever they 2) boasting
meet 3) taking undue advantage of a favourble
2) creates all sorts of troubles for her
opportunity
3) insults her in the presence of others
4) giving great importance to trifles
4) tries to be unfriendly by taking no notice of her
31.Cost an arm and a leg [SSC CHSL- 2020]
23. Dead ringer [SSC CHSL- 2022]
1) Be easily available
1) a competition whose outcome is already
decided (by unfair means) 2) Be extremely expensive
2) a candidate fraudulently substituted for 3) Be worthy of the cost
another in a competition 4) Be rather cheap
3) a person who was in a situation to warn 32. Butter fingers [SSC CHSL- 2020]
others is now missing 1) To be very efficient
4) a warning which comes too late after the 2) To like rich food
damage is done 3) To cook well 4) To be clumsy
33.For the first week, the apprentice felt like a 42. His investments helped him make a killing in
fish out of water. the stock market.
1) disappointed 2) frustrated 1) Lose money quickly
3) uncomfortable 4) homeless 2) Plan a murder quickly
34. Kashmir is an apple of discord between Indian 3) Murder someone quickly
and Pakistan. 4) Make money quickly
1) cause of quarrel 2) cause of hatredness 43.A storm in a tea cup
3) the most beautiful place 1) Unexpected event 2) A danger signal
4) the place where apple trees are grown 3) Much excitement over something trivial
abundantly 4) A great noise
35.Unless you grease his palm he will not do your 44. A square peg in a round hole
work. 1) An impossible task
1) talk to him 2) flatter him 2) A scheme that never works
3) beat him 4) bribe him 3) A person unsuited to the position he fills
36. To add insult to injury [SSC CHSL- 2020] 4) None of these
1) to make fun of someone 45.An old flame
2) to work hard on making up 1) A woman with whom one has had emotional
3) to make something worse relations
4) to wound physically 2) A woman having no interest
37. The carrot and the stick policy pays dividends 3) A old woman with stout body
in every organization. 4) A charming old lady
1) fair and foul 2) continuous vigilance 46.Acquiring a job is a cakewalk for a student who
3) democratic 4) reward and punishment has good academic performance coupled with
38. Once bitten twice shy. [SSC CPO TIER -I 2020 ] good attitude.
1) a bitter experience making one cautious for 1) Walk away with a cake
future 2) A difficult achievement
2) an insect bite that leaves a permanent mark 3) A walkway made with cakes
3) to be shy of meeting strangers 4) An easy achievement
4) a person with no self confidence 47. The principal called the latecomers to her room
39. To cast pearls before a swine and delivered a curtain lecture on the subject
1) to spend recklessly of late hours.
2) to feed swine with pearls 1) Dramatic lecture 2) Brief lecture
3) to waste money over trifles 3) Cautionary talk given in private
4) to offer to a person a thing which he cannot 4) Talk behind the curtain
appreciate 48. The pros and cons
40. To hit below the belt 1) For and against a thing 2) Four and fair
1) To work confidently 3) Good and evil 4) Former and latter
2) To harm unfairly 49. “I had this piece of news straight from the
3) To strike at the exact position horse’s mouth.”
4) To hit somebody with a belt 1) directly from the horse itself
41. To read between the lines 2) while riding the horse
1) To concentrate 2) To read carefully 3) from one who has direct personal knowledge
3) To suspect of the matter
4) To grasp the hidden meaning 4) from one who had a mouth like the horse’s
50. She is a person who pulls no punches. 60. To have a chip on one’s shoulder
1) Speaks politely 2) Speaks frankly 1) Nurse a grudge 2) Feel physically tall
3) Speaks rudely 4) Speaks sweetly 3) Suffer an ailment 4) Carry a burden
51. Many would be leaders have feet of clay. 61. We have appealed to him again and again; there
1) Elephantiases 2) Nimble feet is no use flogging a dead horse now.
3) Are flawed personalities 1) repeating our request
4) Run the business of clay modelling 2) making him see reason
52.My uncle’s business has gone to the dogs. 3) beating about the bush
1) Is ruined 2) Is sick 3) Is angry 4) Is dead 4) wasting time in useless effort
53. When it comes to dancing, he is all thumbs. 62. Those who work by fits and starts seldom show
1) A trainer 2) Clumsy good results.
3) An expert 4) Lazy 1) rarely 2) disinterestedly
3) irregularly 4) regularly
54. “John is a bull in a china shop.”
1) John is strong and study 63. His statement is out and out a lie.
2) John is sturdy looking but weak 1) totally 2) simply 3) merely 4) slightly
3) John is irresponsible 64. If you are fair and square in your work you will
4) John is rough and clumsy definitely prosper.
55. John is chip off the old block. 1) active 2) honest
1) John uses computer chips 3) business like 4) authoritative
2) John possesses the qualities of his father 65. He has to abide by the hard and fast rule of the
3) John is utterly indifferent to his father company.
4) John makes chips of the old blocks 1) flexible 2) strict
56.The two enemies have decided to burry the 3) difficult 4) honest
hatchet. 66. Weather the storm
1) to help each other 2) to avoid each other 1) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate
3) to make peace 4) to become partners 2) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
57. The cake I bought was a pig in a poke and I got 3) Survive a period of difficulty
allergies after eating it [SSC CHSL- 2022] 4) Dispute a decision or choice already made
1) A commodity which is bought without 67. The robber murdered the woman in cold blood
examining its contents for the sake of the jewels.
2) Made from the meat of a pig 1) a murder done without feeling
3) A very unhygienic product 2) a murder done in revenge
4) Not maintained properly 3) a murder done in great anger
58. Throw the baby with bath water 4) a murder done in enmity
1) discarding something useful 68. If he phones again, I cam going to give him a
2) carelessly handling the baby while bathing piece of my mind.
3) losing sight of inessentials 1) To be nice to him
4) wasting useful resources 2) To take revenge on him
59. Giving a slap on the wrist. [SSC CHSL- 2022] 3) To reprimand him 4) To support him
1) Giving a small punishment for a fault 69. Spin one’s wheels
2) Slapping someone for the wrong reason 1) Keep bragging about one self
3) Slapping someone slowly showing affection 2) Try your luck
4) Punishing a wrong person for someone 3) Expel much effort for little or no gain
else's crime 4) Start a long journey
70. Keep under one’s hat 1) rapidly 2) slowly
1) Keep all your wealth in your home 3) peacefully 4) strongly
2) To keep something a secret 80. To clip one’s wings
3) Steal and hide something 1) To be carried away
4) Take care of somebody else’s valuables given 2) To restrict someone’s freedom
to you for safe keeping
3) To laugh secretly
71.My neighbour had to pay through his nose for
4) To live within one’s means
a brand new car.
1) pay huge loans 81. By putting two and two together
2) pay a reasonable price 1) To mix several things
3) pay an extremely high price 2) To make an arithmetical calculation
4) make a quick buck 3) To keep people in pairs
72.He is so furious that he would go through fire 4) To deduce from given facts
and water to revenge himself on his foe. 82. To make one’s blood boil
1) approach everybody for help 1) to make somebody furious
2) avail himself of any opportunity 2) to develop fever 3) to get excited
3) use any conceivable method 4) to make someone nervous
4) undergo any risk
83. Chintan is so innocent that he wears his heart
73. Of the first water
on his sleeve.
1) Leading a comfortable life
1) Wears dress that does not match
2) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
2) Express his feelings openly
3) Critically important
4) Of the best quality 3) Wears colourful dresses
74. A dark horse 4) Expresses his feelings with the shape of a
1) an unforeseen competitor 2) a black horse heart printed on its sleeve
3) a nightmare 4) an unknown person 84. Nowadays, one gets good literary books once
75. Turn a deaf ear in a blue moon.
1) disregard 2) defy 3) disobey 4) dismiss 1) from renowned publisher
76. Carry the can 2) at very low cost
1) To listen to something with considerable 3) when moon gives blue light
doubt 4) rarely
2) To be impatient 3) To be in touch 85.People were dropping like flies in the intense
4) To take the responsibility of some heat.
misdemeanour 1) Collapsing in large numbers
77. Come hell or high water 2) Getting infected with many diseases
1) No matter what 2) Feeling ill 3) Taking leave in large numbers
3) Possible obstacles in one’s path 4) Sitting down in the shade
4) Something good and useful 86.The much hyped event turned out be a nine
78.As the bomb exploded people ran helter-skelter. days’ wonder. [SSC CHSL-2014]
1) in great fear 2) in disorderly haste 1) an event that lasted for nine days
3) in haste 4) in great sorrow 2) created awe for nine days
3) a dazzling spectacle of great value
79. He was progressing by leaps and bounds
4) a dazzling short-lived spectacle of no real
because of his hard work. value
87. Apple of one’s eye [SSC CHSL-2021] 96. Silver bullet
1) Very useful 2) Very far 1) A very expensive solution used only as the
3) Very dear 4) Very harmful last measure
88. To hear it on the grapevine. [CGL TIER-I 2017] 2) A simple and seemingly magical solution to
a complicated problem
1) to hear screams from some where
3) A solution which is worse than the problem
2) to hear a secret from the third person
4) A thing of beauty but which is actually deadly
3) to hear some rumours about something
97. A Skeleton in the cupboard
4) to hear the rustling of a tree.
89.To pay one back in the same coin.
A) A popular fact which is not hidden
1) To provoke a person to quarrel
B) A popular fact to be kept secret
2) To offer another polite attention
C) An embarrassing fact not to be kept secret
3) To retaliate
D) An embarrassing fact to be kept secret
4) To give a word of encouragement or praise
to another 98. The team members seem to be running around
in circles. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
90. The best of both worlds [SSC CHSL-2021]
A) To be extremely successful
1) An advantageous situation from two different
things at a time B) Hardly any time to breathe
2) The best people on Earth and in heaven C) To be very active but with few results
3) Being good in dreams and in reality D) Very dynamic and hardworking
4) The best practices in both, ancient times and 99. A drop in the ocean
present times 1) Even a small gesture means a lot to a needy
91. Upset the apple-cart [SSC CHSL-2021] person
1) To be offended 2) To lose someone in a huge crowd
2) Consider unsatisfactory 3) A scolding which has no effect on a stubborn
person
3) Withdraw
4) A very small amount compared with what is
4) Spoil careful plans
needed or expected
92.To know which side the bread is buttered on.
100. A bad hair day
1) to know where one’s interest lies
1) A day which has a bad start will eventually
2) to be a glutton become better
3) to be fond of rich diet
2) A day on which everything seems to go wrong
4) to know how to increase one’s Income
93.I and my friend always go Dutch when we eat out. 3) Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will
1) divide the costs equally lose more
2) pay for each other’s meal 4) A day when you forget to comb your hair
3) go together 4) drive together
94. It is sometime wiser to rely on horse sense than
on the advice of colleagues. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2015]
1) advice of parents
2) advice of teachers
3) advice of colleagues
4) basic common sense
95.Steal someone’s thunder. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2016]
1) take credit for something someone else did
2) poor cry 3) a useless attempt
4) everything
IDIOMS
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Direction: In the following question, out of the 8. Why don’t you put an end to blowing your own
four alternatives, select the alternative which best trumpet?
expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. 1) playing your own trumpet to produce music
1. Because of his misbehaviour, he is bound to 2) making too much noise
face the music. 3) praising your own abilities and achievements
1) get finished 2) get reprimanded 4) None of these
3) feel sorry 4) listen to the music 9. The saint’s life was an open book.
2. The new manager thought that he would give 1) an uncomplicated one
employees enough rope for the first six 2) one that held no secrets
months after which he would check the work 3) an example to all
done himself. 4) an interesting biography
1) many directives and orders 10. Sometimes, it happens that we have to give
2) sufficient advice the devil his due.
3) all the material they needed 1) to give credit to even a notorious person
4) enough freedom for action 2) to give encouragement even to the enemy
3. There is no love lost between any two 3) to invite the devil
neighbouring countries in the world. 4) to stand in the way of the devil
1) stop loving 11. He was given Hobson’s choice by the employer.
2) not on good terms 3) forming a group 1) excellent choice 2) no real choice at all
4) have good understanding 3) choice to live or die 4) first choice
4. When he saw the snake he took to his heels. 12. Get the axe [SSC CHSL-2021]
1) ran away in fear 2) went slowly 1) Burdened job 2) Get the job
3) walked in fear 4) jumped fast 3) Lose the job 4) Relaxed job
5. Indians are going places in the field of software 13. I did not mind what he was saying, he was
technology. only talking through his hat.
1) going abroad 2) going to spaces 1) talking nonsense 2) talking ignorantly
3) talented and successful 3) talking irresponsibly
4) friendly and amicable 4) talking insultingly
14. To take someone to task
6. Very ambitious people do not like to rest on
1) to scold someone
their laurels.
2) to assign work to someone
1) To be unhappy 2) To be motivated
3) to take someone to his place of work
3) To be impatient 4) to praise someone for the work done
4) To be complacent 15. My friend was playing the devil’s advocate in
7. He went on sowing wild oats; he reaped the discussion. [SSC CHSL -2021]
suffering in his later life. 1) One who argues against something just
1) inviting troubles as a boy for the sake of arguing
2) warning others as a young man 2) One who is composed at all times
3) irresponsible pleasure seeking in young age 3) One who is good at judgement
4) sowing grains called oats when young 4) One who pits the culprit against the lawyer
16. He has resigned his job and burnt his boats so 25. Tick all the boxes [SSC CHSL-2021]
far as government service is concerned. 1) To make a bad situation worse
1) felt dejected 2) blasted his hopes 2) To be extremely happy
3) ruined himself 3) To make a decision
4) left no means of retreat 4) To fulfill the required norms
17. Be like chalk and cheese [SSC CHSL-2021] 26. Our principal is not a man to mince matters.
1) Be absolutely lonely 1) to confuse issues
2) Be absolutely deceptive
2) to say something mildly
3) Be absolutely different
3) to mix everything together
4) Be absolutely rich
4) to be very modest
18. To fight tooth and nail
27. Hit the sack [SSC CHSL-2021]
1) To fight a losing battle
2) To oppose resolutely 1) Miss the mark
3) To have a physical fight 2) Complete the assignment
4) To lodge a formal protest 3) Go to sleep
19. Between Scylla and Charybdis 4) Confirm the target
1) Between two favours 28. The Madagascar Coup attempt ended in a
2) Between two possibilities fiasco.
3) Between two dangers 1) had no effect
4) Between two charms 2) was an utter failure
20. If you are in the good books of the boss, you 3) resulted in blood-shed
are sure to rise quickly. 4) was a disaster
1) Work well for the boss 29. He has too many irons in the fire.
2) Praise the boss 1) is engaged in too many enterprises at the
3) In favour with the boss same time
4) Co-operate with boss 2) has several problems
21. He is accused of sitting on the fence. 3) has many ideas in his head
1) observing the scene 4) has a fire burning constantly in his house
2) resting on fence
30. This is so simple that even a man in the street
3) hesitating which side to take
can understand it.
4) sitting back and enjoying the fun
1) an ordinary person 2) an illiterate person
22. Jump the gun [SSC CHSL -2021]
3) an unknown person 4) a stranger
1) Intentionally raise a false alarm
31. The angry hockey players gave vent to their
2) Watch a person carefully
feelings.
3) There is always a cost to do something
1) to express 2) to emphasise
4) Start something too soon or act hastily
23. The young engineer was hauled up for spilling 3) to suppress 4) to dismiss
the beans about the new project to the 32. When trade was brisk, he worked hard and
competitor. made his fortune; he believes in making hay
1) suppressing the information while the sun shines.
2) hiding the details 1) taking advantage of a favourable
3) revealing the information indiscreetly opportunity
4) spoiling the plans 2) earning money through dishonest means
24. There is a lot of bad blood between them. 3) earning money at the cost of others
1) jealousy 2) fight 4) taking advantages of the inflationary trends
3) angry feeling 4) distrust
33. When they were surrounded from all sides, 42. The two famous writers crossed swords with
the dacoits laid down their arms. each other on every issue.
1) put their arms on the ground 1) fought physically
2) fought bravely 2) crossed the road on meeting
3) surrendered 3) took different routes
4) became nervous 4) disagreed
34. The possession of Jerusalem is a bone of 43. There was a definite element of fabrication in
contention between Israel and Palestine. the story, but he believed the account hook,
1) a subject of Peace 2) a subject of trade line and sinker.
3) a subject of dispute 4) a subject of exports 1) A little bit 2) Completely
35. A damp squib 3) Not wholly 4) Hardly
1) rainy weather 44. If you are no spring chicken, you are
2) a disappointing result 1) inexperienced 2) not young
3) a skirt in a laundry 4) None of the above 3) not energetic 4) a dead chicken
36. To move heaven and earth 45. His friends beat the boy to pay off old scores.
1) to cause an earthquake 1) to refund old dues
2) to try everything possible 2) to take revenge
3) to pray to all Gods 3) to force him to be a scorer in a match
4) to travel in a rocket 4) because he had not scored well earlier
37. He and his friend are sailing in the same boat. 46. The Manager doctored the accounts of the
1) sailing together in the same boat company.
2) sharing the financial and social condition 1) to make changes in account books
2) to clear the doctors bill
3) being in the same difficult situation
4) getting rid of the difficult situation 3) to verify the accounts in detail
38. To speak one’s mind 4) to manipulate the accounts
1) To be frank and honest 47. Donkey's years [SSC CHSL -2021]
2) To think aloud 1) Futile effort 2) A worthless person
3) To talk about one’s ideas 3) A very long time 4) A stupid argument
48. A slap on the wrist
4) To express one’s thoughts
1) A mild punishment
39. Hand in glove
2) Punishing the wrong person
1) in close relationship 2) non-cooperative
3) To hit someone where it hurts the most
3) critical 4) on bad terms
4) To threaten someone
40. To add fuel to the fire
49. To hit the jackpot
1) to make matters bright
2) to cause additional anger 1) to gamble
2) to get an unexpected victory
3) to bring matters to a conclusion
3) to be wealthy
4) to start a revolt
4) to make money quickly
41. I could have continued my higher studies if I
50. To burn the candle at both ends
wanted but, that’s water under the bridge.
1) to spend cautiously
1) Something I cannot change
2) to be stingy 3) to be extravagant
2) The time I met with an accident near the
4) to survive in difficult conditions
bridge
51. To go scot-free
3) Something my family did not want
1) to walk like a native of Scotland
4) The time I went on a cruise
2) to get something free
3) to escape without punishment 3) destroyed his career
4) to save tax 4) developed a specific position for himself
52. Shooting fish in a barrel 62. His work seems to be a Penelope’s web.
1) To do random acts of stupidity [SSC CHSL-2014]
2) To behave in a cruel manner 1) endless 2) difficult
3) Ridiculously easy 3) declining 4) in his best form
4) To escape through a narrow opening 63. Chink in one’s armour [SSC CHSL-2017]
53. He knows the ins and outs of the case. 1) a spotless shield tells that the person has
1) entry and exit 2) separate ways not yet fought any war
3) route 4) full details 2) a small crack if not repaired will break the
54. The news of the President’s death spread like shield
wild fire. 3) an area of vulnerability
1) spread rapidly 4) one’s primary defence system against loss
2) caused a major confusion or injury
3) was a wild rumour 64. Too many cooks spoil the broth
4) set the nation on fire 1) it is always better to do a job independently
55. Not my cup of tea 2) asking many people for advice will cause
1) A refreshing drink 2) A routine work confusion, and the decision will never be
3) Not what I like 4) Not liked by me made.
56. Sarala is always ready to eat anyone’s salt. 3) if too many people are involved in a task or
activity, it will not be done well.
1) to be one’s guest 2) to cook tasty dishes
4) food is always cooked better if one person
3) an infectious disease
cooks it.
4) to deceive someone
65. To roll out the red carpet
57. If you develop friendship with an individual
[SSC Delhi Police SI Exam-2016]
you must stand by him through thick and thin.
1) to buy a gift
1) think about his/ her welfare
2) under all circumstances 2) to give a warning signal
3) to accompany through a thick forest 3) to decorate the room
4) in day and night 4) to give a grand welcome
58. A shot in the dark 66. To pull a rabbit out of a hat [SSC CGL TIER-I 2016]
1) to love to go out on adventures 1) to let something happen and you have no
2) be able to work very quickly control over it
3) be very violent 2) to do something unexpected
4) an attempt to guess something 3) to be someone worth having
59. In a nutshell 4) to make a special effort
1) angrily 2) casually 3) writing 4) brief 67. Throw caution to the winds.[SSC CGL TIER-I 2016]
60. The rock concert proved to be a big draw. 1) to be fearful
[SSC Delhi Police SI Exam-2014] 2) to warn others not to travel
1) favourite 2) huge attration 3) to behave recklessly
3) gain 4) big bang 4) to behave with care and caution
61. With great difficulty, he was able to to carve 68. Pandora’s box [SSC CGL TIER-I 2016]
out a niche for himself. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2014] 1) arguments for and against
1) became a sculptor 2) to act dubiously 3) popular
2) did the best he could do 4) a prolific source of trouble
Idioms Handout
69. A damsel in distress [SSC CPO- 2017] 77. To turn over a new leaf
1) a helpless woman 1) To change completely one’s course of action
2) an ugly woman 2) To shift attention to new problems after
3) a woman whose husband is temporarily having studied the old ones throughly
away from her 3) To cover up one’s faults by wearing new marks
4) a strong lady who can cope with all difficult 4) To change the old habits and adopt new ones
situations easily 78. Some of us are really in a Catch-22 situation.
70. Start from scratch [SSC CHSL 2021] 1) absurd 2) dangerous
1) Start from the given line 3) hopeful 4) depressive
2) Start entirely from the beginning 79. The two women are so jealous that at the drop
3) Start something fast to finish it before a of a hat they start insulting each other.
particular time 1) on every occasion
4) Start it from the previous situation 2) whenever they meet
71. Give somebody a ring [SSC CGL TIER-I 2017] 3) for no reason at all
1) propose marriage 4) none of these
2) inform about the death of a loved one 80. If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to react.
3) call someone on the telephone. 1) flatter him 2) encourage him
4) trap somebody in a difficult relationship 3) annoy him 4) abuse him
72. To mind one’s P’s and Q’s 81. I raked my brains to solve this difficult
1) To be cautious problem.
2) To be accurate and precise 1) I consulted several people
3) To be careful of one’s accounts 2) I subjected my mind to hard thinking
4) To be careful of one’s personality 3) I brain washed several experts
73. Swan-song 4) I used my common sense
1) Music as sweet as a song of birds 82. No caring for the family, Devender wanted to
2) A melodious song in praise of someone gather roses only.
3) Praise of a woman by her lover 1) wanted to paint a rosy picture of the past
4) Last work of a poet or musician before death 2) wanted to make safe investment
74. To take the wind out of another’s sails 3) wanted to seek all the enjoyments of life.
1) To manouevre to mislead another on the 4) desired to attain fame by hard work.
high seas 83. She was in a brown study and did not notice
2) To cause harm to another my entrance.
3) To defeat the motives of another 1) reverie 2) fear 3) sleep 4) dream
4) To anticipate another and to gain advantage 84. He rides the high horse because of his high
over him connection.
75. To carry the coal to newcastle 1) is famous 2) talks flatteringly
1) To work hard 2) To finish a job 3) puts on airs 4) is prosperous
85. Do not ride rough shod over the poor.
3) To do unnecessary things
1) give undue importance to
4) To do menial jobs
2) hate
76. To worship the rising sun
3) treat harshly 4) pamper
1) To honour a man who is coming into office
86. After a lot of arguments over losses in the
2) To honour the promising people partnership firm, Aditya put his cards on the
3) To indulge in flattery table to show Rasheed his sincerity.
4) To welcome the coming events 1) withdrew his partnership
Idioms Handout
2) reserved his right 94. If Suman does not complete the work allotted
3) concealed nothing 4) sought pardon to him prop-Surely, we shall send him packing.
87. To stir up a hornet’s nest 1) Give him our best wishes
1) to excite the hostility of people 2) Recall with honour
2) to do some social service 3) give him another work
3) to be totally a loss in a situation 4) Terminate his services immediately
4) a violent situation 95. Chandan used very ugly words against his kind
88. Harp on the same string uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him.
1) to play music 1) He put several conditions for negotiation
2) to dwell tediously on the same subject 2) He behaved as if he were very great and
3) to beat someone important person
4) to acknowledge 3) He threw the challenge
89. To sow the wind and reap the whirlwind 4) He abused and insulted uncle’s son.
1) to enjoy the fruits of hard work 96. I have decided to give it a shot.
2) to be deprived of one’s reward 1) click a picture 2) try something
3) to act wisely 3) pose for a picture 4) injure someone
4) to suffer for one’s foolish conduct 97.I am going to stay at home because I am feeling
90. A fly in the ointment under the weather today.
1) to clean a thing 2) to sterilise 1) irritated 2) unhappy
3) a problem in a situation 3) depressed 4) sick
4) an unsuccessful attempt 98. He is a fine man, but to call him a saint is laying
91. To throw up the sponge it on thick.
1) to accept the challenge 1) A compulsion 2) A development
2) to forget the past offence 3) An exaggeration 4) A reality
3) to admit defeat 99. Flea market
4) to send message 1) A market for semiprecious stones and
92. He is a silver tongued doctor and patients listen jewellery
to him. 2) A market where stolen goods are sold
1) speaking in a helpful but authoritative 3) A street market selling secondhand goods
Language 4) A small but crowded and noisy place
2) speaking in a way that makes people angry 100. Flash in the pan
3) speaking in a way that annoys or bores die 1) A trick one learns which makes their work
people easier
4) speaking in a way that charms or persuade 2) A thing or person whose sudden but brief
people success is not repeated
93. Receiving his first award was a shot in the arm 3) To build something good but it gets destroyed
for him. 4) To find something unpleasant in food
1) something that gives encouragement
2) something that is painful
3) something that needs attention
4) something done with a purpose
SENTENCE COMPLETION
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Direction: Pick out the most effective word from 11. We must always resolve our differences
the given words to fill in the blanks to make ______.
the sentence meaningfully complete in the 1) amiably 2) arguably
context of the sentence. 3) amicably 4) affably
1. Being a ______ doctor, he never shirks work. 12. The committee will ___ a survey on the
1) conscious 2) conscience government schemes. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
3) conscientious 4) consensus A) conduct B) fight
2. What a _____ holiday? C) hold D) originate
1) momentous 2) memorable 13. The committee has been set up to _______ on
3) momentary 4) immortal the problem of terrorism in this region.
3. As the boy was ________ he didn’t correct his 1) investigate 2) inquire
mistake in spite of repeated warnings. 3) research 4) report
1) incorrigible 2) indecent 14. Globalization has been _____ favourably on
3) incongruous 4) indigenous our economy.
4. Nowadays, online shopping is easier ___ 1) impacting 2) improving
shopping in a market. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022] 3) interpolating 4) intervening
A) like B) than C) then D) as 15. The director pointed out in favour of the
5. There was a serious ______ between the two manager that the profitability of the plant had
brothers.
____since he took over.
1) altercation 2) alteration
1) arisen 2) declined
3) aberration 4) alliteration
3) developed 4) increased
6. Be _____ and always look to the comfort of
16. According to the weather ____ it is going to be
others.
1) considerate 2) cautious cloudy today.
3) considerable 4) consider 1) announcement 2) indication
7. The change in climate may _______ your 3) prediction 4) forecast
health. 17. I had not expected to meet him. It was quite
1) effect 2) affect 3) inflict 4) reflect an _____ meeting.
8. The old lady is an ________ story teller. 1) organized 2) intentional
1) adept 2) adopt 3) adapt 4) adrift 3) accidental 4) undesirable
9. Microsoft has recently ______ a book sized 18. When the bus was at full speed, its brakes
new version PC. failed and an accident was _____.
1) unveiled 2) unearthed 1) inevitable 2) infallible
3) unplugged 4) unleashed 3) essential 4) undeniable
10. The university _____ the honorary degree on 19. Handle with care, it is ____.
the celebrity. 1) agile 2) volatile
1) deferred 2) conferred 3) ductile 4) fragile
3) confirmed 4) collocated
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20. We should always make a _____ selection of 32. The house they bought was ___ spacious than
books. their previous house. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
1) just 2) judicial A) mostly B) most C) as D) more
3) judicious 4) justified 33. All the guests were shocked at his ______
21. He is ____ for his evil deeds. laughter. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) notorious 2) famous 1) Unresolved 2) Unrestrained
3) Unrecognised 4) Unremarkable
3) celebrated 4) noted
34. Everyone knows that the future of all life on
22. The bank clerk tried to _____ money from his
earth will be _______if people don't control
friend’s account.
the contamination of the environment.
1) empower 2) embellish [SSC CHSL 2021]
3) embroil 4) embezzle 1) endangered 2) dangerous
23. In these days of inflation, the cost of consumer 3) danger 4) dangered
goods is ______. 35. Ramu went with his friends on a trip
1) ascending 2) soaring to_______new paths. [SSC CHSL 2021]
3) climbing 4) raising 1) determine 2) explore
24. Usually the ascent of a mountain face is much 3) invent 4) deploy
easier than the _____. 36. The western side of the country has some
1) descend 2) fall ______ (vacant) islands to explore.
3) descent 4) decent [SSC CHSL 2021]
25. The police ____ him of stealing a car. 1) unexplored 2) undesired
1) charged 2) warned 3) uninhabited 4) uninterested
3) accused 4) threatened 37. The death of her father had made her sullen
26. The ties that bind us together are so ______ and ______. [SSC CHSL 2021]
that they can disappear at any moment. 1) melancholic 2) jovial
1) tentative 2) tenuous 3) smug 4) joyful
3) restrictive 4) tenacious 38. Collection of money through illegal means
27. As a social worker he tried his best to ____ the without any hard work increased the ____
condition of the poor. (greed) of the corrupt officials.
1) improve 2) change [SSC CHSL 2021]
3) develop 4) raise 1) cupidity 2) curiosity
28. His first failure did not ____ him from making 3) reliability 4) stability
another attempt. 39. In 1024, a king named Mahmood _______
1) forbid 2) deter (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.
3) defeat 4) cure [SSC CHSL 2021]
29. Many times news papers ____ the news to
1) conquered 2) plundered
make it sensational.
1) disturb 2) distort 3) divulge 4) devalue 3) annexed 4) attacked
30. We need an unusually gifted person to solve 40. Rahul is ___ Coding. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
this ____ problem. A) skilled on B) strong of
1) sensitive 2) sensible C) experienced of D) experienced in
3) sensuous 4) sensual
31. Which ___ does the minister take to reach
the Assembly? [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
A) root B) rot C) route D) riot
SENTENCE COMPLETION
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Direction: Fill in the following blanks choosing the 1) irrelevant 2) irreparable
most appropriate word from the given options to 3) irretrievable 4) irresponsible
make the sentence meaningfully correct. 11. The resolution was passed in the parliament
1. I had a glass of lemon juice to _______ my without any _____.
thirst. 1) decent 2) descent
1) prevent 2) quench 3) dissent 4) device
3) remove 4) finish 12. Rajamouli is a/an ____director.
2. I am a ______ reader. I have read many books. 1) ingenious 2) ingenuous
1) magnificent 2) delicious 3) innocent 4) generous
3) precarious 4) voracious 13. The police are trying to _____the information
3. He was _____ by the council for leaking from the terrorist.
information to the press. 1) elicit 2) illicit
1) censored 2) censured 3) squeeze 4) discover
3) applauded 4) abandoned 14. Your report _____ my statement.
4. The company opened an account abroad in 1) conforms 2) conforming
order to _____ the tax laws. 3) confirms 4) comforting
1) circumscribe 2) circumcise 15. The farmers grow ___ in their fields.
3) circumspect 4) circumvent [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
5. Salary will be ______ with age and experience. A) maze B) mays C) mase D) maize
1) commiserate 2) commensurate 16. A______of Japanese artists stepped off the
3) combined 4) incorporate coach amidst a warm welcome.
6. The recent Tsunami ____ the lives of the island 1) troop 2) troupe
people. 3) band 4) gang
1) affected 2) effected 17. The little girl was knocked down by a speeding
3) inflicted 4) reflected car and she lost her______ immediately.
7. There are some mysteries in the universe that 1) conscience 2) conscientious
are beyond the _____ of man. 3) conscious 4) consciousness
1) comprehension 2) apprehension 18. Security arrangements have been tightened
3) repercussion 4) suppression up in all______ areas.
8. Industry has destroyed the livelihood of 1) sensible 2) sensual
village ___. 3) sensitive 4) sensational
1) artists 2) artisans 19. If______permits, we will go out for a walk.
3) artistes 4) artless 1) climate 2) whether
9. We were ____ when our team won the match. 3) weather 4) whither
1) exalted 2) exploited 20. Mahesh showed an____for sports at a very early
3) exasperated 4) exculpated stage.
10. Dr.YSR’s untimely death is an ____ loss to the 1) attitude 2) aptitude
Congress Party in A.P. 3) imagination 4) intuition
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21. Napoleon’s army___to the Russian soldiers 32. What an___story! I am not ______enough yet
without any fight. to believe it.
1) evaded 2) decimated 1) incredible, credulous
3) capitulated 4) cordoned 2) incredulous, credible
22. His reputation has been____by his foolish acts. 3) increditable, believable
1) increased 2) decreased 4) unbelievable, creditable
3) retrieved 4) tainted 33. The degrees will be awarded during the
23. He was accused of bringing money into the annual________.
country in____of foreign exchange rules. 1) conference 2) convention
1) anticipation 2) compensation 3) convolution 4) convocation
3) perpetration 4) violation 34. He ____ before the court that he was innocent
24. John must have the ____ to stick to his diet, if of the crime.
he wants to lose weight. 1) denied 2) denounced
1) obstinacy 2) determination 3) demanded 4) declared
3) decision 4) obligation 35. Being ______, the judge gave a favourable
25. There was an_____response for the marathon. verdict.
1) overwhelming 2) overriding 1) sagacious 2) pugnacious
3) excessive 4) extreme 3) malicious 4) tenacious
26. We should not mix with those people who have 36. There is a ____amount of fatty acids and
an _____ reputation. carbohydrates in some of the imported
1) unsavoury 2) unsteady chocolates.
3) unsafe 4) unsanctified 1) neglecting 2) negligent
27. ____knowledge in this field is really profound. 3) negligible 4) neglected
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2022] 37. The principal has given his _____to the match.
A) There B) Their C) Dare D) They‘re 1) except 2) ascent
28.Tia wanted a dog that was ___ than Larry’s dog. 3) refuse 4) assent
[SSC CGL TIER-II 2022] 38. The student was punished for his _______.
A) smarty and strong 1) impudence 2) prudence
B) smartest and strongest 3) modesty 4) clemency
C) smarter and stronger 39. If left unattended, even a small cut can turn
D) smart and strong into a _______.
29. Children below the age of fourteen should be 1) soar 2) sour 3) sore 4) ore
_______sent to school. 40. The doctor has ____ (advised) medicine for
1) compel 2) compulsory the treatment of the disease.
3) compulsively 4) compulsorily [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
30. America was ______by Columbus. A) prevented B) proscribed
1) discovered 2) found C) presented D) prescribed
3) invented 4) reached 41. The ______ of the Chief was ____upon him.
31. After initial setback, all____programmes were 1) name, dismissed 2) title, imposed
successful due to the initiative of the new 3) appointment, thrown
dynamic team. 4) title, bestowed
1) consequent 2) subsequently 42. She was so ____that she was ___by all.
3) consequently 4) subsequent 1) stupid, admired 2) proud, respected
3) excellent, warned 4) talented, praised
Sentence Completion Handout
43. It was once ____ that being overweight was 54. The cabinet has ______ a proposal to change
healthy ______ now-a-days few people the way universities are funded and managed.
subscribe to this viewpoint. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
1) believed, but 2) rumoured, so 1) endorsed 2) endangered
3) speculated, and 4) joked, because 3) endeared 4) evaporated
44. The application is ____ as some details are__. 55. The jungle was nearly ______, so the progress
1) rejected, missing was slow. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
2) refused, lacking 1) impenetrable 2) immaterial
3) reverted, few 3) immortal 4) immobile
4) returned, unfinished 56. Shekhar Gupta is one of the ______ journalists
45. The ________ you have charged for the hotel of India. [SSC CHSL 2021]
room is ______. 1) exponent 2) pertinent
1) charges, mighty 2) price, costly 3) imminent 4) eminent
3) rent, rich 4) tariff, exorbitant 57. The management wants to ____ restrictions at
46. He is a man of ____simplicity. the workplace. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
1) childlike 2) childless A) break B) impose
3) child 4) childish C) settle D) encourage
47. With his political ___ the Party President deftly 58. Courts help in the resolution of ______ issues.
handled the rebellion. [SSC CHSL 2021]
1) temperament 2) sagacity 1) contentious 2) presumptuous
3) attitude 4) inexperience 3) contemptuous 4) conscientious
48. Nations work to expand justice in the society 59. For each question, four ______ are given as
and provide infrastructure to ___ commerce. options. [SSC CHSL 2021]
1) pass 2) contribute 1) alternates 2) alternatives
3) popularize 4) promote 3) alterations 4) altercations
49. You will have to face some practical problems 60. Priya has a very ______ nature and does not
when you start ____ this plan. accept financial help even from her own
1) prescribing 2) executing parents. [SSC CHSL 2021]
3) proscribing 4) prosecuting 1) impartial 2) disinterested
50. The ___ towards the school was very steep. 3) biased 4) independent
1) assent 2) accent 3) ascent 4) ascend
51. Romeo and Juliet’s ___ affair is probably the # RPL
most loved of all times. SPOTTING
1) covert 2) clandestine ERRORS
3) secret 4) candid
52. The employee did not ___ to the argument of BY
the manager. DIRECTOR SIR
1) precede 2) exceed
3) concede 4) recede LATEST
53. Himank's health has ______ ever since he has
refused to get himself treated. BATCHES
1) disparaged 2) depreciated INFORMATION
3) denigrated 4) deteriorated
CLOZE TEST
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
Direction: In the following passage, some words PASSAGE-3
have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and I decided to stay away from television (1) ______
select the most appropriate option to fill in each a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2)
blank. ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She
PASSAGE-1 (3) ______ me every day and would take me
The camel and the fox were very good friends and places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had
very good thieves. One day, the two friends (1) without TV. My life had become more (5) ______
____ to cross the river so that they could travel to without the good old idiot box.
a (2) ____ farm to steal food. The small fox (3) ____ [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
swim, so the camel said to his friend, ‘Climb (4) __ 1. 1. from 2. since 3. for 4. to
onto my back and I will swim across the (5) ___.’ 2. 1. devoted 2. delighted
3. depressed 4. deceived
1. 1. will decide 2. deciding
3. 1. encouraged 2. attended
3. decided 4. are decide
3. thanked 4. requested
2. 1. nearly 2. nearby 3. near 4. nearest
3. 1. could not 2. may not 4. 1. unlucky 2. unhealthy
3. might 4. ought to 3. unlimited 4. unbelievable
4. 1. across 2. above 3. up 4. over 5. 1. certain 2. boring
5. 1. river 2. sea 3. ocean 4. lake 3. popular 4. exciting
PASSAGE-2 PASSAGE-4
Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is One day, a few hunters came into the forest and
(1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and took the lion with them. They tied him up (1)
from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. ______ a tree. The lion was (2) ______ to get away
Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) and started to whimper. (3) ______, a mouse
______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and walked past and noticed the lion in trouble. He
plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. quickly ran and (4) ______ on the ropes to set the
The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollu- lion free. Both of them then (5) ______ into the
tion is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we jungle. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is 1. 1. above 2. against
the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and 3. over 4. along
protect our environment. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 2. 1. struggled 2. struggling
1. 1. generated 2. emitted 3. struggle 4. struggles
3. created 4. absorbed 3. 1. Nevertheless 2. But
2. 1. a balance 2. a difference 3. Soon 4. Although
3. an imbalance 4. an inequality 4. 1. chews 2. nibble
3. 1. distinction 2. extinction 3. gnawed 4. bitten
3. appearance 4. survival 5. 1. sped off 2. speed away
4. 1. eradicate 2. introduce 3. speed up 4. speeds out
3. sustain 4. radiate PASSAGE-5
5. 1. destroy 2. preserve 3. neglect 4. ruin For an average Indian, driving in any of the major
Cloze test Handout
Indian cities is equivalent to (1) ____ a daily war. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2021]
The everyday struggle of (2) ____ traffic, pollution 1. 1. population 2. inhabitants
and rash drivers is (3) ____ biggest cause of chronic 3. clan 4. natives
stress and other (4) ____ problems. On an average 2. 1. unwarranted 2. unconstitutional
a person spends (5) _____ between thirty minutes 3. illegal 4. illegitimate
to two hours of their day driving. 3. 1. encroachment 2. trespass
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 3. intervention 4. confiscation
1. 1. raising 2. waging 4. 1. However 2. Moreover
3. rushing 4. making 3. Nevertheless 4. Whereas
2. 1. dodging 2. stopping 5. 1. detrimental 2. disturbing
3. boarding 4. lodging 3. hurtful 4. conducive
3. 1. one 2. an 3. a 4. the PASSAGE-8
4. 1. spiritual 2. psychological In everyday language, the phrase 'sleepwalking'
3. societal 4. ecological can be used (1) ____ informally and symbolically
5. 1. nowhere 2. anywhere to describe a lack of energy or attention. How-
3. everywhere 4. elsewhere ever, for (2) ___infants and adults, sleepwalking is
PASSAGE-6 a genuine disorder with serious (3)____. Sleep-
(1) ____ changes in science and technology lead to walking also known as somnambulism, is a sleep-
modernisation of technology as well as related behaviour condition that causes people to
upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or walk or execute other (4)_____ acts while they are
modernise technology, management must (2) _____ still partly sleeping. It is more (5)____ in children
employees to accept new technology. (3) ____ than it adults, and it is more likely to develop if a
training of staff becomes necessary to update their person has a family history of the illness, is sleep
knowledge and to (4) _____ their skills. This is pos- deprived or has many nightly awakenings.
sible only (5) ____ effective communication be- [SSC CHSL 2021]
tween the management and the employees. 1. 1. to 2. like 3. both 4. neither
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2021] 2. 1. few 2. some 3. both 4. all
1. 1. Ultimate 2. Slow 3. No 4. Rapid 3. 1. causes 2. repercussions
2. 1. discourage 2. dissuade 3. impetus 4. impulsions
3. deactivate 4. persuade 4. 1. complicated 2. comprehensive
3. 1. Improper 2. Intermittent 3. combined 4. compound
3. Irregular 4. Regular 5. 1. swift 2. prevalent
4. 1. imitate 2. decrease 3. triumphant 4. hidden
3. enhance 4. hamper PASSAGE-9
5. 1. through 2. by Although everyone wants to be successful in life,
3. with 4. throughout there are (1)____ people who know the elements
PASSAGE-7 of success, the factors that go to build up success.
The rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ___ in Chilika Today, success is being (2)____ with making money,
can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ___ fish with amassing millions and billions. Some people
enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika equate it with power and position. Many of us tend
lake were made (3)__ free, Irrawaddy dolphins to equate success with visible material acquisi-
found unobstructed area for movement. (4) _____, tions. Outer things and external achievements are
due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were not a (3)___ of success. Power, prestige, position,
comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, social influence and higher degrees awarded by
which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from universities — all these are outer things. They only
one part of the lake to another. touch the fringe of life; they do not enter the
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Cloze test Handout
depths within. A man may have all these and yet C) monitoring D) adaptation
maybe intellectually barren; he maybe emotion- PASSAGE-11
ally barren and spiritually sterile. Would you call The modern-day student is extremely
such a man (4) ___? What then is success all about? (1)______with technology . They do read quite a
What is true success? Success can be defined as bit because of social media. While their writing
the ability to be happy and make others happy; skills may not be top notch, they do write, cour-
the ability to love and be loved; the ability to re- tesy (2)______ affinity to various platforms on the
main in peaceful (5)____ with oneself; with those internet. However, one skill that has been
around you and with God's cosmic laws. (3)______ affected is listening skills. They are ex-
tremely poor (4)______ listeners. If this issue is
[SSC CHSL -2021]
not addressed, what we may be heading to in the
1. 1.most of 2.a majority 3.a few 4. lot of
furture is a huge chunk of people across the globe,
2. 1.decreased 2. amazed with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of
3. confused 4. challenged passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is
3. 1.gift 2. thought 3. reason 4. measure the prime ingredient for empathy and the world
4. 1.sober 2. thoughtful will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of
3.successful 4. sensible (5)______ on the planet.
5. 1. pride 2. praise [SSC CGL TIER-I 2022]
3.harmony 4. inner beauty 21.A) dreary B) savvy
PASSAGE-10 C) disconnected D) hindered
Digital India can be the prime (1)______behind 22.A) their B) they're C) dare D) there
making a reality of the government's promise of 23.A) thoroughly B) daily
minimum government, maximum governance. C) through D) holistically
Such a transformation requires technology to be 24. A)distinctive B)active
firmly (2)__ into government, something that the C) passive D)demonstrative
Digital India project lists as one of its foremost 25.A) empathisers B)characters
objectives. Embedding technology into govern-
C) sympathisers D) donors
ment (3)______ will do three things; transform the
government and make it more transparent and PASSAGE-12
efficient, transform the lives of citizens especially It is true that the more you study, the more you
those at the bottom of the ((4)______ pyramid and (1)___your horizon and hence your point of view
make our economy more efficient and competi- undergoes a (2)__. A person with higher education
tive. A 2014 McKinsey Global Institute report pre- certainly has a better (3)___ and ideas to help in
community and societal (4)__. Ideas that are
dicts that the large-scale (5)______ of technology
gathered from such people provide a global
through Digital India positions India with the big-
(5)___for the nation as a whole.
gest opportunity yet to accelerate economic
growth. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2022]
1. 1. expand 2. exchange
1. A) might B) impact C) force D) factors 3. convert 4. narrow
2. A) inserted B) stuck 2. 1. succession 2. transformation
C) embedded D) planted 3. enlargement 4. backwardness
3. A) offices B) processes 3. 1. routine 2. luck 3. scope 4. outlook
C) hierarchies D) details 4. 1. development 2. ripening
3. maturity 4. elaboration
4. A) mythical B) classified
5. 1. proportion 2. posture
C) proverbial D) hypothetical
3. perspective 4. prejudice
5. A) anticipation B) enhancement
PASSAGE-13 power generation. (3) ___, there are more jobs in
Water, a substance composed of the chemical service industries like banking, tourism and food
elements hydrogen and oxygen (1)___in gaseous, delivery. Besides, modern transport and
liquid, and solid states. It is (2)___ of the most communications have made it easier for people
plentiful and essential (3)____ compounds. A to (4)___to work or even work from home. The
result of this revolution in the 21st century will be
tasteless and odourless liquid at room
‘spread cities’ - cities are growing fast, but (5)___,
temperature, it has the important (4)___to
away from city centres and people are choosing to
dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the
live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away. [SSC CHSL
(5)___of water as a solvent is essential to living
2020 TIER-I]
organisms. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
1. 1. countryside 2. factories
1. 1. exists 2. lasts 3. survives 4. endures
3. countries 4. cities
2. 1. unique 2. lone 3. one 4. single 2. 1. worse 2. darker
3. 1. by 2. in 3. for 4.of 3. brighter 4. greener
4. 1. ability 2. knack 3. 1. Instead 2. Nevertheless
3. proficiency 4. competence 3. Of course 4. Clearly
5. 1. veracity 2. versatility 4. 1. compute 2. commute
3. velocity 4. validity 3. communicate 4.calculate
PASSAGE-14 5. 1. inwards 2. upwards
The doctor left some medicines with the 3. outwards 4. downwards
instructions for giving them. One was to PASSAGE-16
(1)___down the fever and another to overcome ‘SkillSet’ was founded in 2014 to collect and co-
an acid condition. “The germs (2) ___ influenza can ordinate (1) ____about educational access and
exist only in acid condition,” he explained. He said quality for students with special needs and
there was (3)___to worry if the fever did not go up disabilities. The organisation (2)____ thousands of
above 103 degrees. This was an (4)___of flu and enquiries every year and offers (3)____to students
there was no danger if pneumonia could be on how to apply to colleges and universities across
(5)____. [SSC CHSL 2020 TIER-I] the country and how to find out about special
1. 1. decrease 2. reduce 3. shrink 4. bring (4)___and scholarships. We ensure easy access to
2. 1. at 2. on 3. of 4. to higher education for all students, (5)____those
3. 1. nobody 2.everything with disabilities. Your donations and suggestions
3. anything 4. nothing will help us to improve our service to customers
4. 1. epidermis 2. explosion and you will also be helping us to continue our
3. erosion 4. epidemic valuable work.
5. 1. preserved 2. prevented [SSC CHSL 2020 TIER-I]
3. postponed 4. protected 1. 1. funding 2. admissions
PASSAGE-15 3. information 4. Officials
In the 19th century, there was an industrial 2. 1. passes 2. receives 3. transmits 4. sends
revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people 3. 1. comments 2. conditions
left the (1)___ and went to work in big factories in 3. advice 4. instructions
cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major 4. 1. systems 2. facilities
cities, people have started moving out. Why? They 3. effects 4. purposes
want a cleaner, (2)____environment. There are 5. 1. excluding 2. especially
fewer jobs in ‘heavy’ industries like steel and 3. additionally 4. except
Cloze test Handout
PASSAGE-17 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Deforestation, wildfires and pollution cause blank number
animals (1)___ lose their homes. Animals may be A) prone B) scared
(2)___ by their surroundings. Most individuals are C) resistance D) liable
(3)___ that they are taking down an animal's home 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4)___ blank number 3.
is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes A) physical B)collateral
of an animal becoming (5)___ are poaching and C) intervention D) convention
smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
animals and their environments. Animals are blank number 4.
Interested and try to eat the pollution•causing A)most eager B) more important
things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural C) most crucial D)more urgent
resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
to relocate. blank number 5.
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2022] A) ambiguity B) wanderlust
1. A) to B) through C) sneak D) purpose
C) of D)from PASSAGE-19
2. A) intensified B)obsoleted Education (1)______ both the teaching and learning
C) affected D)effected of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical
23.A) unaware B)bad competency. It thus (2)______ on the cultivation
C) conscious D)apprehensive of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental,
24.A) habitat B)husbandry moral and aesthetic development. Formal
C) environment D)domain education consists of systematic instruction,
teaching and training by (2)______ teachers. This
25.A) endangered B) wild
consists of the application of pedagogy and the
C) destructive D) infused
development of curricula. The right to education
PASSAGE-18 is a (4)______ human right.
Academic life has (1)___ demanding for students
Educational systems are established to provide
as a result of different internal and external
education and (5)______boften for children and
expectations. Teenagers are especially (2)___ to
the young. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2022]
academic stress because they go through so many
1. A) releases B) makes
personal and social changes. As a result, designing
effective and efficient (3)___ solutions requires a C) likes D)encompasses
thorough understanding of the causes and 2. A) makes B)focuses
consequences of academic stress. Exams are one C) regards D) changes
of the (4)___ aspects of anyone's life. Exams are 3. A) new B) professional
stressful for everyone, whether they are students C) general D) fresh
or adults because everyone wants to perform well 4. A) long standing B)personal
and no one wants to fail as to avoid (5)___ in future.
C) fundamental D)beautiful
5. A) training B) dreams
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. C)challenges D) upbringing
A) becomes B)become
C) becoming D) became
Cloze test Handout
PASSAGE-20
Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook,
Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media
(1)_____great damage upon young people's mental
health. These four platforms have a negative effect
because they can (2)_____ children's and young
people's body image worries, and worsen bullying,
sleep problems, anxiety, depression and
loneliness. The findings follow growing (3)_____
among politicians, health bodies, doctors and
parents about young people suffering harm as a
result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_____
feelings of self-loathing and leading them to
commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK's
psychiatrists said these findings were too
simplistic and they (5)_____ blamed social media
for the complex reasons why the mental health of
so many young people is suffering.
1. A) impious B)inflict
C) discrete D) perpetrating
2. A) exacerbate B)mitigate
C) alleviate D) effectuate
3. A) concern B)consternate
C) bridle D) poise
4. A) ebbing B)reinforcing
C) accentuate D) augment
5. A) impartially B)unfairly
C) legitimately D)outlandish
CLOZE TEST
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
Direction: In the following passage, some words benefit our physical and mental health in
have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and numerous ways. Music can (2)______ the brain's
select the most appropriate option to fill in each production of the hormone dopamine. This
blank. increased dopamine production helps (3)______
PASSAGE-1 feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is
Our beautiful ecosystem is being systematically processed directly by the amygdala, which is the
(1)______, by industrial pollution channelled into part of the brain (4)______ in mood and emotions.
rivers like the Ganga and the Yamuna, nuclear By reducing stress levels and providing a strong
wastes from atomic plants muted into the world's competing stimulus to the pain (5)______that
oceans, and (2)______ gases such as carbon dioxide enter the brain, music therapy can assist in pain
mixed with the ozonosphere. Besides, tropical management. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2022]
rainforests and green pastures are disappearing 1. (a) focuses (b)dreams
(3)______, the pressure of a proliferating
(c) suggests (d)interprets
population. Dams are being (4)______, over the
2. (a) boost (b) provide
rivers like the Narmada to change nature's well-
(c) furnish (d) exhaust
balanced surface equations between flora and
fauna, and sloping mountainous terrain is being 3. (a) amend (b) enhance
converted into mini oceans to supply electricity (c) intensify (d) relieve
to the ever-starving industrial stomach of our age. 4. (a) obsessed (b) accompanied
Elephants, tigers, the wild rhinos of South Africa (c) involved (d) concerned
and many other forest creatures have become 5. (a) deform (b) deter
(5)______, species. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2022] (c) substance (d) signals
1. (a) damaged (b)designed
PASSAGE-3
(c) oriented (d) glorified
‘’Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all
2. (a) useful (b)poisonous
fruits and vegetables are (1)____organically, so
(c) hygienic (d) nuclear
whatever you buy is (2)____ farm produced as the
3. (a) on (b) to (3)____of the population indulge in farming for
(c) under (d) in (4)___says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We use
4. (a) built (b)detected turmeric on wounds, also to dye (5)___and it is
(c) associated (d) validated added extensively in our cooking. Also, many
believe it is anti-cancer and can treat tumours.
5. (a) endangered (b)specified
(c) accumulated (d) granted
1. (a) grown (b) grow (c) grows (d) grew
PASSAGE-2 2. (a) locally (b) nearby (c) closely (d) nearly
3. (a) common (b) mass
Music can improve mood, decrease pain and (c) majority (d)community
anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional 4. (a) nutrition (b) sustenance
expression. Research (1)______ that music can (c) Conservation (d) provision
5. (a) covering (b) attires the future of the graduates. (4)___one of the
(c) fashions (d) garments representatives of the graduating class (5)___with
a vote of thanks. [SSC CHSL 2020]
PASSAGE-4 1. (a) ceremonies (b) ceremonials
The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of (c) ceremonially (d) ceremonious
short stories from India. (1)___ composed in the 2. (a) sentiment (b) sentimentally
2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (2)____ to be (c) sentiments (d) sentimental
written by Vishnu Sharma (3)____with many other 3. (a) off (b)of (c) in (d) about
scholars. The purpose behind the composition 4. (a) These (b)Then (c) When (d) Those
(4)____to implant moral values and governing 5. (a) respond (b) response
(5)___in the young sons of the king. (c) responsive (d) responded
1. (a) Firstly (b) Ultimately PASSAGE-7
(c)Eventually (d)Originally
The Bhojeshwar Temple is an incomplete
2. (a) believed (b) designed
Hindu temple in Bhojpur village of Madhya
(c)established (d) alleged Pradesh, India. The temple’s construction is
3. (a) near (b) next (c) beside (d) along (1)____to have started in the 11th century,
4. (a) are (b) was (c)be (d) were (2)____the reign of the Paramara king, Bhoja. The
5. (a) faculties (b) flairs (c) skills (d) gifts (3) ____was abandoned for unknown reasons, with
the architectural plans (4)____on the surrounding
PASSAGE-5 rocks. To understand the construction (5)____of
Almost everyone in the present world is 11th-century India, the unfinished materials and
familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (1)___ the masons’ marks have been studied by scholars.
to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of [SSC CHSL 2020]
the atmosphere (2)___ the planet Earth. It is true 1. (a) alleged (b) trusted
that there are (3)___activities taking place which (c) believed (d) understood
have been increasing the temperature (4)___. The 2. (a) among (b) through
first impact of global warming is melting of (5)___in (c) throughout (d) during
a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth 3. (a) construction (b) creation
as well as to its inhabitants.[SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] (c) production (d) composition
1. (a) means (b) refers (c) seems (d) connects 4. (a) pressed (b) scratched
2. (a) on (b) in (c) of (d) at (c) decorated (d) engraved
3. (a) useful (b) several 5. (a) manners (b) orders
(c) sudden (d) separate (c) fashions (d) techniques
4. (a) gradually (b) properly PASSAGE-8
(c) purposely (d) frequently Adventure sports play an important role in
5. (a) glaciers (b) rivers (c)lakes (d)mountains shaping and developing the personality of (1)___
individual. They involve great physical and mental
PASSAGE-6 (2) ____along with discipline and decision making.
Participation in adventure sports (3)___the
Graduation Day was at hand. Primary school
confidence level, strength, stamina and fitness.
graduation (1) ____in those days followed a
Besides, (4)___sports also teach one to work in
prescribed order-conventional, courteous and
unity and improve social interaction along with
(2)___. First the school principal made a long group (5) ___and leadership. [SSC CHSL 2020]
speech (3)____ encouragement and blessing for
1. (a) many (b) an (c) some (d) one
2. (a) endure (b) enduring (c) understood (d) understandably
(c) endured (d) endurance 5. (a) articulate (b) articulates
3. (a) enhances (b) decreases (c) articulations (d) articulation
(c) values (d) grows PASSAGE-11
4. (a) this (b) those (c) that (d) these
First, the e-commerce industry has historically
5. (a) games (b) dynamics (c) actions (d) feelings
struggled with (1)______._ issues. The Internet
PASSAGE-9
has made it possible for customers to place
Broadly speaking, education aims to __(1)__ two
objectives-first, to train the student in such a way (2)______._ from any location, but that
as to make his life happy and __(2)__, and secondly convenience comes with a cost in (3)______._
to provide him with __(3)__ of various kinds. The of shipping costs and order fulfillment times.
knowledge imparted by education embodies the But by hosting their e-commerce sites on cloud
immense __(4)__ acquired by the human race computing platforms, merchants can offload
through ages. This knowledge, again, can be (4)______._ of the server processing work.
classified under two heads-one, relating to the These third-party systems still (5)______ full
__(5)__ or reasoning, the other relating to the
control over the look and feel of their online
sphere of feeling. [CPO-2017]
stores. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
1. (a) achieve (b) determine
1. (a) A flipping (b) placing
(c) regress (d) mark
(c) storing (d)delivery
2. (a) challenging (b) interesting
(c) meaningful (d) boring 2. (a) series (b)systems (c) orders (d) locals
3. (a) resources (b) power 3. (a) shifts (b) terms (c) tags (d) firms
(c) knowledge (d) money 4. (a) must (b) much (c) more (d) many
4. (a) calibre (b) happiness 5. (a) fumigate (b) discard (c) placate (d) retain
(c) growth (d) experience PASSAGE-12
5. (a) emotions (b) intellect
Each child deserves love and care. The child who is
(c) senses (d) strength
__(1)__ for what he is even if he is slow or __(2)__
PASSAGE-10 will grow with confidence in himself. He will
The most powerful and the most perfect __(1)__ __(3)__ the ability to make the best use of the
of thought and feeling through the medium of oral __(4)__ which come his way and make light of any
language must be traced to the mastery of words. __(5)__ that may pose difficulties in his path.
__(2)__ is better suited to lead speakers and [ SSC CHSL 2018]
readers __(3)__ English into an easy control of this 1. (a) appreciated (b) thanked
language than the command of the phrase that (c) rebuked (d) jeered
perfectly expresses the thought. Every speaker’s 2. (a) clumsy (b) capable (c) clever (d) courteous
aim is to be heard and __(4)__. A clear, crisp __(5)__ 3. (a) maintain (b) develop
holds an audience as by the spell of some (c) conceal (d) consider
irresistible power. [ SSC CGL TIER-II 2017] 4. (a) opportunities (b) dreams
1. (a) express (b) expressive (c) favours (d) threats
(c) expressings (d) expression 5. (a) consequences (b) intrusions
2. (a) No (b) Not (c) prohibitions (d) handicaps
(c) None (d) Nothing PASSAGE-13
3. (a) for (b) of (c) from (d) at Drug addiction is the continued use of a particular
4. (a) understand (b) understandable drug __(1)__ harmful consequences. Drug addiction
not only affects an individual’s health and to safety in Gokul. How, in infancy, he killed a (4)__
relationship, but also __(2)__ the society and the who tried to poison him with her breast milk. How
environment. Prevention of a particular list of he lifted up Mount Govardhan to shelter his people
drugs can be possible by __(3)__ their sale without
from a (5)___ that would have drowned them.
a prescription. Drug addicts should be given proper
medical treatment and __(4)__ facilities. [ SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
Motivational and awareness camps should be 1. (a) belonging to (b)with respect
organized to scale down the consumption __(5)__ (c) upon (d) about
drugs. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2019] 2. (a) he has (b) he had (c) he have (d) he was
1. (a) despite of (b) though 3. (a)together (b) gone (c) away (d) around
(c) in spite (d) despite 4. (a) satan (b) god
2. (a) imparts (b) impacts (c) demon (d)demoness
(c) reflects (d) reduces
5. (a) earthquake (b) drought
3. (a) conducting (b) restricting
(c) deluge (d) snowfall
(c) performing (d) promoting
4. (a) regeneration (b) resignation PASSAGE-16
(c) rehabilitation (d) regression
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical
5. (a) for (b) of (c) from (d) by
rainforest. It is (1)____the size of the continent of
PASSAGE-14 Australia and covers (2)____ area of nearly 8
million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets
Increasing levels of air pollution are (1)______ for
its life from the (3)____Amazon River which runs
higher incidence of respiratory diseases and other through the heart (4)___the region. The rainforest
illnesses. Various studies carried out in Delhi is simply the drained basin for the river and its
reflect the correlation between air pollution and (5)___. The vast forest consists of four layers, each
its (2)______ impacts. To tackle the problem of air featuring its own ecosystems and specially
pollution, a number of measures have been taken adapted plants and animals. [SSC CPO-2020]
in the past, such as switching to (3)______ fuels, 1. (a) specially (b) similarly (c) roughly (d) totally
tightening vehicular emission limits, phasing out 2. (a) an (b)a (c) some (d) one
of old vehicles and maintenance of in-use vehicles, 3. (a) magnetic (b) majestic
closing or relocating (4)______ industries, plantation (c) major (d) minor
activities etc. However, a lot more still needs to be 4. (a) on (b)at (c)in (d) of
done if the capital desires to (5)______ clean air. 5. (a) rainforests (b) tributaries
[SSC CHSL TIER-I 2020] (c) tributes (d) continents
1. (a) responsive (b) responsible PASSAGE-17
(c) responsibility (d) responding
The Matryoshka doll is also called the Russian
2. (a) rough (b) long (c) health (d) illness nesting doll. It is a set (1)______ wooden dolls
3. (a) guiltless (b) righteous decreasing in size and (2)______ inside one
(c) immaculate (d) cleaner another. The first such set (3)______ in 1890. The
4. (a) pollution (b) pollute (c)polluting (d) polluted figures inside may be of (4)______ gender. The
5. (a) breathes (b) breather smallest doll is the baby, made from (5)______
(c) breathe (d) breathed single piece of wood. [SSC CGL TIER-I 2020]
1. (a) by (b) of (c) for (d) in
PASSAGE-15 2. (a) situated (b) occupied
There were other stories (1)___ Krishna. How (c) located (d) placed
(2)_ been born in a dungeon where his uncle Kamsa 3. (a) made (b) is made
had imprisoned his parents with the intention of (c) was made (d) has been made
killing him at birth. How, in spite of the many prison 4. (a) some (b) every (c) either (d) neither
5. (a) each (b) a (c) an (d) the
guards, he had been miraculously spirited (3)___
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PASSAGE-18 PASSAGE-20
Tourism can cause social, cultural or environmental The Maasais live in __(1)__ very beautiful part of
disruption. The greatest concern is (1)______ Africa. They live on the wide plains in southern
damage to environment. In order to attract more and northern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The
tourists, (2)______ resorts are built which take
area __(2)__ of miles of rolling grass land, on which
neither the local architecture (3)______ the ecology
into consideration. Natural systems get (4)______ you can find thorny bushes and rocky hills. The
as a result of indiscriminate construction to people move from one place to another according
provide water (5)______waste disposal facilities to the seasons, looking for grasses and other plants
along with recreational arrangements to tourists. __(3)__ which their cattle can graze. They have no
[SSC CGL TIER-I 2020] permanent home. When they want to settle in a
1. (a) one (b) an (c) the (d) a
place for some time, they build a kind of camp
2. (a) stretching (b) sprawling
(c) spreading (d) scheming called a ‘Manyatta’, where a few families live for a
3. (a) no (b) or (c) none (d)nor __(4)__ weeks or months. Then they move on
4. (a) dismayed (b) distracted again, taking their few belongings with them, and
(c) displayed (d) destroyed burning the old ‘Manyatta’ to the ground.
5. (a) but (b) as (c) also (d) and [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
PASSAGE-19 1. (a) that (b) a (c) their (d) some
2. (a) consists (b) surrounds
The Sun is the star at the center of __(1)__ Solar
(c) measures (d) considers
System. It is a nearly perfect ball of hot plasma.
3. (a) with (b) at (c) on (d) by
The Sun has inspired us since ancient times. It’s
4. (a) little (b) least
central to mythology and religion in __(2) __
(c) few (d) significant
around the world. It keeps our planet warm enough
for living things to grow. It gives us light so we can
see. It is by far the most important __(3) __ of
energy for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times
as wide __(4)__ the Earth. If there were no sun,
many things wouldn’t occur like photosynthesis
or the presence of oxygen, which would have
caused no existence of life. [SSC CGL TIER-II 2022]
1. (a) huge (b) typical (c) a (d) the
2. (a) scenes (b) processes
(c) cultures (d) types
3. (a) control (b) gesture
(c) source (d) symbol
4. (a) like (b) as (c) than (d) about
PARAJUMBLES
HANDOUT-1
TIER-I
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS FROM CGL TIER-I 2017 Y- this we dragged ourselves
TYPE-I Z- out of the plain, and to
Direction: The questions below consist of a set of A) XYZ B) ZYX C) XZY D) ZXY
labelled sentences. Out of the four options 8. Three times this was
given, select the most logical order of the X- only be compared to the deepest notes of
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. thunder
1. I’ve taken out my Y- shook with the noise, that can
X- and stay poised and vigilant Z- repeated, and each time the earth
Y- ear buds so I can A) ZYX B) ZXY C) YZX D) YXZ
Z- listen for announcements 9. Then the gigantic figure
X-alarming spectacle
A) ZXY B) YZX C) XZY D) YXZ
Y- slipped off the tree and stood
2. In the northeast, the sun
Z- up before us, a truly
X- sets by four in the evening
A) YZX B) YXZ C) XZY D) XYZ
Y- morning and in winter it
10.American Alligators were
Z- rises as early as four in the
P. now this species is classified as least concern
A) XYZ B) YZX C) ZYX D) ZXY
Q. list in 1967, their population increased and
3. Some of these
R. once threatened by extinction but
X- height of more than
S. after being placed on the endangered
Y- 2000 feet above the sea
species
Z- rocks rise to the
A) YZX B) ZXY C) YXZ D) XZY A) PQSR B) RPQS C) RSQP D) SQPR
4. The idea of a standard time 11. The investigations of the
X- lives that we often take it for X-peculiar place in the economy of the body
Y- zone has become so integral to our Y-physiologist and the psychologist
Z-have revealed that the brain holds a
Z- granted and assume it to be a part of natural
A) YXZ B) XZY C) XYZ D) YZX
phenomena
12. The spectacular
A) ZYX B) XYZ C) YZX D) YXZ
5. Thus, I stand on a P. Indian economy , were largely based on coal
X- hill and watch a Iabourer Q. expansion of electrification of the
Y- upon the distant railway R. the last 20 years, and the considerable
Z- striking with his sledge S. Chinese economic growth of
A) XYZ B) XZY C) ZYX D) ZXY A) SQRP B) QRPS C) SRQP D) PRQS
6. There was no need to 13. Lighting has
X- set a watch, for we had nothing P. to become a disrupter and
Y- to fear from anybody or Q. become human-centric as our
Z- anything in that vast untenanted plain
R. requirements change during the day and
A) ZYX B) ZXY C) YZX D) XYZ
S. lighting has to adapt to our change in needs
7. At length, about an hour later, we
X-spied a little pile of boulders rising A) PSQR B) RPQS C) PQRS D) QRSP
1147
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PREVIOUS QUESTIONS FROM CHSL-2016 R. out of not knowing economics
Direction: Rearrange the parts of the sentence in A) QRP B) RQP C) PRQ D) PQR
correct order. PREVIOUS QUESTIONS FROM CGL TIER-I 2021
14. If per capita income is taken TYPE-II
P. as the measure then we are 21. A. However, they ignore the truth that progress
Q. away from ‘great power’ status and success are proportional to the labor
R. still some distance they put in.
A) PRQ B) PQR C) QPR D) RPQ B. The general human tendency is to find fault
15.India has already made in the policies framed by the government.
P. substantial concessions C. They blamed the government for their slow
Q. to enable a consensus progress, expecting miracles and magical
transformation in their life.
R. for the Paris pact
D. So people openly criticize and condemn the
A) QRP B) PQR C) RPQ D) QPR
policy makers.
16.One will need to watch what
A) BDCA B)DBAC C) CDAB D)ABCD
P. happens in the United States
22.A. From the outer entrance itself he had noticed
Q. presidential elections
that there was no one inside.
R. after the forthcoming
B. It was quite dark by the time Raman turned
A) RPQ B) QRP C) PRQ D) QPR into the lane and reached the temple.
17.The more technologically C. On entering the main temple, he prostrated
P. advanced and wired a before the goddess, got up and then sat
Q. vulnerable it is to a cyber attack directly in front of the idol.
R. nation is, the more D. However, an oil lamp which was burning
A) RPQ B) QRP C) PRQ D) QPR before the idol of Kaali Maa lit up the place
18.One Element that and he could go up the steps.
P. is timing, in particular ensuring that A)CABD B)DBCA C)ABDC D) BADC
Q. is essential to navigating deep space 23. A. Problems in absorption of vitamins is the
main cause of vitamin deficiency.
R. the time on board spacecraft is synchronised
S. with the time on the ground B. This is the reason why people with metabolic
disorders such as obesity, often suffer from
A) PRQS B) QPRS C) PSQR D) RSPQ
vitamin deficiency.
19.Climate change is C. Hence, digestion and the absorption
P. climate caused by natural forces in mechanism
combination in the body is very important.
Q. a broad topic that includes periodic D. Vitamin deficiency is not just caused by lack
alterations in Earth's of vitamins in the diet.
R. with the effects of various human activities A)DABC B)BCAD C)CBDA D) ACBD
like burning of 24.A. It provides training for the development of
S. fossil fuels and changes in land cover and oral and aural skills and is a great supplement
biodiversity to classroom teaching.
B. Technology is growing very fast day by day
A) RSQP B) PSQR C) SRPQ D) QPRS
and is contributing a lot towards improving
20. This is what comes communication skills.
P. who sits below the Finance Minister
Q. and not consulting the economist
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C. Thus, it is the responsibility of a teacher to D. A new Park called Bharat Darshan Park has
make the learners understand and their aim been thrown open to the public in New Delhi.
is to master the language, not the technology. A) DABC B) ACDB C) DBCA D) BACD
D. However, it cannot be a substitute for the 29. A. Firstly, it provides air for respiration, serves
conventional method of language teaching. the sense of smell and conditions the air by
A)BCDA B)ACBD C) BADC D) DACB filtering, warming and moistening it.
25.A. Ibn Al-Haitham wrote a book in seven B. The nose is the prominent structure
volumes namely ’Kitab al-Manazir’ also between the eyes that serves as the
known as ‘The Book of Optics.’ entrance to the respiratory tract.
B. However, during the medieval period, the C. For inhalation it has two cavities, separated
notable work of an Arab writer and scientist. from one another by a wall of cartilage called
Ibn Al-Haitham revolutionised the concept the septum.
of physics. D. Apart from filtering the air, it also cleans
C. During the ancient period, the development itself of foreign debris extracted from inhalations.
of Physics took place simultaneously with A) BADC B) DBCA C) ACDB D) BACD
the development of astronomy. 30. A. It coincided with the 140th birth anniversary
D. In this book, Ibn Al-Haitham disproved the of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
ancient Greek concept of vision and B. Through this innovative measure, the
introduced a new theory. knowledge of the traditions and culture of
A)BCDA B)CBAD C)ADBC D) ACBD different states is being shared.
26. A. They can help you to decide the right C. The initiative ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’
products for you. was launched by the Honourable Prime
B. Advertisements can be extremely useful if Minister on 31st October 2015.
they are honest. D. This will lead to an enhanced bonding and
C. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to such national integration.
advertisements. A) CABD B) ABCD C) CBDA D) ADBC
D. However, some advertisements may be 31. A. They always shared machinery and goods as
harmful as they try to befool you. needed without a hitch.
A) CDAB B) BCAD C) BADC D) CADB B. Then they had the first serious quarrel in 40
years of farming side by side.
27. A. The interest rates offered depends on the
bank,deposit amount and the tenure you C. And unfortunately, the long collaboration fell
apart.
choose.
B. It not only helps you to save money but also D. Two brothers lived on adjoining farms in a
small village.
helps you to earn a substantial interest on it.
C. One of the best ways to secure your money A) DABC B) CADB
is by investing in fixed deposits. C) DBCA D) BCAD
D. Under the fixed deposit scheme, the 32. A. Expert mechanics labored over the plane
depositor deposits the money only once at for three hours.
the time of opening the account. B. A small nut had fallen into a channel which
A) CDBA B) CABD C) ADCB D) ACBD prevented the gear from moving.
28. A. It is a Park quite different from any other we C. A huge plane was forced to crash land when
have seen. its landing gear got stuck.
B. One difference is that it is made from nearly D. They were amazed when they discovered
250 tons of scrap. what had caused the mechanical failure.
C. Another difference is that it is powered by A) BADC B) ACBD
wind and solar energy C) DBAC D) CADB
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33.A. But, in developed societies, the childhood D. At six o’clock Camilla was throwing her
and adolescence is extended. weight about.
B. In rural communities, the customs are more A) CBAD B) BCDA C) DACB D) ABCD
uniform. 38. A. Combining Vitamins A, C and D3 with Zinc
C. This provides more opportunities for and Probiotics gives a good flu-fighting remedy.
education and character development. B. Vitamin C plays a vital role in maintaining
D. The practices of child rearing vary from the body’s natural defence.
culture to culture. C. It also supports a healthy immune system.
A) DABC B) BADC C) BCDA D) DBAC D. People with low vitamin C are at a much
34.A. Impressed with Jane’s patience with greater risk of getting infections.
animals, he chose her for the mission to A) ADCB B) DCBA C) BCDA D) BADC
understand chimpanzees. 39. A. Very soon, he bought a young goat.
B. In 1957, she went to Kenya where she met B. When all his goats left him, Abdul was very
the British paleoanthropologist, Louis lonely.
Leakey.
C. He simply couldn’t do without his pets.
C. As a child she would wait for hours to
D. He thought, “A young goat will stay with me
observe a chicken laying an egg.
for long.”
D. Jane Goodall grew up in the English town of
A) CADB B) BDAC C) CDBA D) BCAD
Bournemouth.
40. A.This test is conducted on the fully automated
A) CDBA B) DCBA C) ABCD D) DBAC
Driving Test Track designed by Maruti Suzuki.
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS FROM CGL TIER-II 2020
B. Each of these specific skills are to be tested
35.A. He had lost his leg in an accident five years and need to be completed successfully in
back. under seven minutes by the candidate.
B. With that accident his dream of becoming C. It is a fully-automated track having six
the next Carl Lewis had been shattered forever. segments to test specific driving skills.
C. ln place of his left leg was a wooden stump. D. The Regional Transport Offices of Delhi have
D. Vikas sat up and removed the bed sheet recently introduced the new driving test.
that was covering his leg. A) BADC B) DACB C) DBAC D) ADBC
A) CDAB B) BCAD C) DCAB D) ACDB 41. A. In India, forests are huge catchment areas
36.A. She is the athlete who ran as fast as a bullet for rivers and streams as they help in storing
in the 400 m race at the World Under-20 water.
Championship in 2018. B. If these forests continue to be felled
B. Kandhulimari village in Dhing has suddenly indiscriminately, rivers and streams will dry
come into the spotlight of fame. up leading to drought.
C. She won a gold medal for the country and C. Due to this many states are facing shortage
the hearts of all Indians. of water in the summer months.
D. This is the home of Hima Das, nicknamed D. Unfortunately, these dense forest areas are
‘the Dhing Express’. disappearing.
A) BDAC B) DBCA C) BCAD D) DABC A)ABCD B)ADCB C)CADB D)DCBA
37.A. She declared that nothing would make her 42.A. He flew down, searched for her until he
go to the party. found her and then asked her to become his
B. She left within half an hour dressed in an wife.
elegant black gown. B. A hawk flying about in the sky one day
C. Yet, ten minutes later she seemed to change decided that he would like to marry a hen
her mind. whom he often saw on earth.
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C. The hawk was delighted and flew away after
giving her a ring as an engagement present,
and telling her to take good care of it.
D. She at once gave her consent on the
condition that he would wait until she could
grow wings like his, so that she might also
fly high.
A)BDCA B)BCDA C) BADC D)ADCB
43. A.In order to buy that bicycle, he plans to win
some prize money by teaching an illiterate
person how to read and write.
B. He needs a bicycle to win the bicycle race
which would help pay off his father’s debt.
C. The film ‘Douch’ is about a young Iranian
village boy.
D. But the only illiterate person is a 90 year old
woman who is ill-tempered and doesn’t
wish to learn anything.
A)CABD B)CBAD C) DABC D)ADBC
44. A.However, in today’s ever changing world,
power looms are replacing the traditional
handloom textiles.
B. Handloom refers to the use of wooden
frames of various kinds by skilled artisans to
weave fabric from natural fibres.
C. One of the most prominent among Indian
handlooms are Banarasi textiles.
D. Banarasi textiles are made with gleaming
gold threads and weaving techniques as old
as time.
A) DBCA B) BDAC C) BCDA D) CDAB
45.A. It involves making sound and sometimes
difficult decisions.
B. Having the quality of courage means that one
is willing to take risks for the achievement
of goals.
C. Leadership is the ability of an individual to
influence and guide followers.
D. One of the most important qualities of a
good leader is courage.
A) ABCD B)DCBA C) BDAC D) CADB
PARAJUMBLES
HANDOUT-2
TIER-I
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS FROM CGL TIER-II 2021 4. A. But a dove that happened to be sitting on a
DIRECTION:Sentences of a paragraph are given neighbouring tree saw the ant’s danger and,
below in jumbled order. Arrange the plucking off a leaf, let it drop into the water
sentences in the correct order to form a before him.
meaningful and coherent paragraph. B. Just at that time, a fowler was spreading his
1. 1. His role also includes the smooth flow of net and was in the act of ensnaring the dove,
goods from farms and factories to the consumer. when the ant, perceiving his object, bit his
2. As the final link between the producer and heel.
the consumer, he plays a key role in the C. An ant went to a fountain to quench his thirst
economy. and, tumbling in, almost drowned.
3. It is he who promotes or impedes the sale D. The ant mounting upon it, was presently
of products. wafted safely ashore.
4. The retailer determines the final cost of a A) ABCD B) CBAD C) CADB D) DCAB
product. 5.1.There are several factors that contribute to
A) 2134 B) 3124 C) 4321 D) 1234 wisdom.
2. 1. He stamped them mechanically and 2. Doing this has become more difficult than
returned them to us. before owing to the complexity of the
2. They had information that large sums of specialised knowledge required.
money were being smuggled out of the 3. This is the capacity to take account of all
country. important factors in a problem and to attach
3. No sooner had he left than the custom to each its due weight.
officers entered. 4. Of these, I should put first a sense of proportion.
4. An official entered our train compartment and A) 1324 B) 1432 C) 3421 D) 3214
asked for passports. 6. 1. Some of these attachments can be quite
A) 3241 B) 4321 C) 1324 D) 4132 cumbersome to use.
3. A. “Excellently well,” said she; “we have 2. Appliances like food processors come with a
everything that we want; I have but one load of attachments.
prayer, that we may have a heavy storm of 3. But, finding the right blade and fixing it in the
rain to water our plants.” right slot can be quite a job.
B. A man who had two daughters married one 4. For each different vegetable, you need to
to a gardener and the other to a potter. fix a different blade.
C. Off he went to the potter’s home and asked A) 4312 B) 2143 C) 2413 D) 4132
his other daughter how matters were with 7. A. It is essential for the marketer to study the
her. behaviour of the consumers in order to make
D. After a while he paid a visit to the gardener’s better strategic marketing decisions.
home and asked his daughter how she was, B. The study of consumer behaviour is equally
and how it fared with her. important for non-profit organisations such
A)BDAC B)ACDB C) BCDA D) DCAB as governmental agencies, hospitals, NGOs,
charitable organisations.
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C. Thus, by studying the consumer behaviour A) RPSQ B) QSRP C) SRQP D) PQRS

before and during purchase helps in 11. 1. Most of these superpowers are not rich in
production scheduling, designing, pricing, natural resources and have faced political
positioning, segmentation, advertising and turmoil.
other promotional activities. 2.Human capital ultimately makes the difference,
D. If the marketer has complete knowledge both, in an enterprise and a nation.
about the consumer’s likings or disliking, 3.The new economic superpowers of today
then he can predict the response of the amply testify this thesis.
potential customers towards his offerings. 4. Yet, they have achieved economic affluence
A) ADCB B) BCAD C) CDBA D) ACBD in a relatively short period.
8. A.These young cadets undergo a rigorous A) 2341 B) 1423 C) 1342 D) 2314
training program which is aimed to prepare 12. A.Instead, they are constrictors, meaning they
them for the Armed Forces. squeeze their prey to death before
B. Finally after the Senior Secondary swallowing it whole.
examination these cadets compete to qualify B. Agile on water but awkward on land, the
for entry into the National Defence Academy green anaconda is one of the largest snakes
located in Pune. in the world.
C. It is also referred to as the Cradle or Excellence C. Most people assume that anacondas are very
which trains cadets from the early age of 12. poisonous, but they are actually non- venomous.
D. Nestled in a lush green campus of 18 acres in D. At 29 feet long and 550 pounds, these snakes
Dehradun Cantonment is the RIMC, the are huge! [CGL TIER-II 2022]
Rashtriya Indian Military Academy. A) BACD B) BDCA C) BCAD D) DABC
A)DCAB B)CABD C) DABC D) ABDC
13. 1. And that something in her lifted her to the
9. A. Cheetahs are one of the world’s most- world number one position in tennis in 2005.
recognisable cats, known especially for their
2. But all this happened in almost no time.
speed.
3. It took Maria just four years as a professional to
B. Their faces too are distinguished by
reach the pinnacle.
prominent black lines that curve from the
4. There is something disarming about Maria
inner corner of each eye to the outer corners
Sharapova.
of the mouth, like a well-worn trail of inky
A) 4123 B) 2341 C) 3214 D) 1234
tears.
14.1. The first is far more real than the second.
C. Cheetahs are covered almost entirely with
small black spots on a background of pale 2. But, a person who enjoys long distance
yellow and have a white underbelly. popularity succeeds in creating a favourable
D. They have a long, slender body measuring 2 notion of himself among unknown people.
metres, with a long tail (65-85 cm) that 3.An intimately popular person is liked by those
generally ends in a white tuft. who know him.
A) BADC B) ABDC C) DABC D)CADB 4.There are two kinds of popularity - intimate
10. P. The prices of cooking gas, pulses and and long distance popularity.
vegetables have registered a sharp rise. A) 3241 B) 4132 C) 3124 D) 4312
Q. In recent years the prices of essential 15. a.Many fitness trainers encourage their clients
commodities have gone up sharply. to include these foods in their diet to build
R. The low-income groups and the salaried muscle.
classes are the worst sufferers. b. Power foods can be included in your everyday
S. Living has become quite a costly affair these diet in a variety of ways.
days. [CGL TIER-II 2022]
c. The secret to getting the most out of power A) DCAB B) ACDB C) DACB D) DABC
foods is, of course, knowing how to cook them 18. 1. They were mysterious visitors who brought
properly, buying seasonal produce and gifts to the babe in the manger.
recognising your preferred flavour profile. 2. The Magi were wise men.
d. Power foods are high in nutrients such as fibre, 3. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones.
potassium and minerals. [CGL TIER-II 2022] 4. It was from there that the tradition of giving
A) d, b, c, a B) d, a, b, c Christmas gifts began.
C) b, c, a, d D) a, d, b, c A) 2431 B) 2134 C) 4312 D) 3241
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS FROM CGL TIER-II 2020 19. P. Perhaps no definition of democracy is more
16. A. However, there is no evidence that this train popular and universally acceptable than what
or any such trains ever existed and searches is given by Abraham Lincoln.
have been fruitless. Q. He defines democracy as “a government of
B. The group is building it in a former wood the people, by the people and for the people”.
processing factory and so far, the group has R. Certainly, democracy is the most
built an armoured wagon, which is over 12 representative form of government.
metres long. S. To bind the people and take the nation ahead
C. Legend has it that in 1945, the Nazis filled a on the path of progress, democracy is the most
train with up to 300 tons of gold, jewels and suitable form of government for India.
masterpieces and then drove it into secret [CGL TIER-II 2022]
tunnels in Germany. A) PSRQ B) QRSP C) PQRS D) SRQP
D. A group of Polish enthusiasts decided to build 20.A. Then a nurse and a doctor came
a full-size replica of this legendary train. B. After the terrible accident
A) CBAD B) CADB C) ABDC D) ADBC C. A car took Raman to the hospital
17. A. The principles that emerged from those D. The two men carried him to a bed and put him
trials, known as the Nuremberg Code, are in it carefully [CGL TIER-II 2022]
broadly applicable to many types of health- A) DCBA B) ABCD C) BCDA D) ACDB
related research involving human 21.A. The temperature of the world has increased,
participants, including clinical trials. resulting in global warming.
B. The growing breadth and complexity of B. The melting of the ice caps will increase the
contemporary health challenges have sea level, thereby drowning many islands and
produced a/ range of difficult questions that coastal regions.
cannot always be adequately addressed by C. The increased amount of carbon emission is
relying exclusively on existing policies, considered as the reason behind global
guidelines or codes of conduct. warming.
C. Recent formal efforts to articulate D. The increase in the global temperature is
international standards of ethics applicable melting the polar ice caps. [CGL TIER-II 2022]
to health and health care can be traced to the A) ABCD B) ACBD C) ACDB D) BADC
Nuremberg trials of 1947, during which the 22.A. Between the fifth and eighth of May, the
horrors of Nazi medical experiments came to light. tiny hatchlings began to come out from the sand.
D. Ethical questions related to health, health care B. In late March, the turtles settled on the
and public health cover topics as diverse as Gahirmatha beach to lay eggs in the sand.
moral issues around reproduction, state C. And now they are making their journey
obligations in the provision of health care towards the sea.
services and appropriate measures to control D. Thousands of baby Olive Ridley turtles have
infectious disease. [CGL TIER-II 2022] hatched on a beach in eastern India.
A) BDCA B) DACB C) CBDA D) DBAC
23.1.Cheetahs typically reach 67–94 cm at the 3. He felt terribly unhappy, and all sort of images
shoulder, and the head-and-body length is rose in his mind.
between 1.1 and 1.5 m. 4. All that night Aksenov lay awake.
2. Adults typically weigh between 20 and 65 kg. A) 4312 B) 2134 C) 2431 D) 3241
3. The cheetah is a large cat native to Africa and 28. 1.Then he would give one leap, two leaps,
central Iran. through the snow, and sit up again on his
4.It is the fastest land animal, capable of running hind legs and look all around.
at 80 to 128 km per hour. 2. A grey hare lived in the woods near a village.
A) 3412 B) 3142 C) 1243 D) 1423 3. Then he would prick up the other, jerk his
24.1. Because their bodies were so well protected whiskers, snuff, and sit up on his hind legs.
from decay in the permafrost, their genetic 4. During the winter, when night came, he
material remained intact. would prick up one ear and listen.
2. Using their genetic material scientists at A) 1234 B) 2341 C) 2431 D) 3421
Harvard University are researching ways to 29.1.It was known as Lolark Ghat earlier and was
bring the mammoth back to life. renamed in honour of the saint.
3. The last mammoths lived as recently as 4,000 2. In 1941, industrialist B.D. Birla undertook the
years ago. renovation of the ghat.
4. Their well-preserved bodies can be found 3. Among the seven ghats that are associated
frozen in the tundra of Siberia. with his life, the Tulsi Ghat is most special.
A) 3142 B) 1243 C) 3412 D) 1423 4. The glorious city of Kashi, famous for its ghats
25. 1.Paper, pencil, whiteboard, textbook are the along the Ganges river, is where the 17th
tools you need if you want to go to school. century saint-poet, Tulsidas, lived.
2. But recently, you can add another one to A) 3421 B) 4312 C) 2431 D) 1243
the list: an iPad. 30. 1.While the most common belief is that these
3. But today, it is also being used to make learning traits remain fixed, research studies show
fun. otherwise!
4. The tablet is useful for searching the internet 2. One such research study suggests that we
and watching videos. can change our traits provided we want to
A) 3412 B) 1423 C) 3142 D) 1243 change them.
26. 1. The boy, who was passionate about nature, 3. We all possess certain personality traits that
knew that he had to walk away slowly not set us apart from the rest.
to alarm the animal. 4. These traits, a mix of good and bad, define
2. Twelve-year-old Alessandro was wandering how we respond to situations and people.
among the bushes looking for pine cones, A) 1342 B) 3241 C) 3412 D) 2314
when he appeared to be followed by a bear. 31. 1. Some scientists think that the volcano could
3.Alessandro’s mother panicked when she saw erupt in five minutes or five months.
the bear; however, the boy told her to be 2. They just don’t know.
silent. 3. On 28thSeptember, steam appeared above
4. When he had safely entered his house, the Mount Agung, a volcano in Bali, Indonesia.
bear stopped following him and disappeared. 4. Scientists fear that an eruption could happen
A) 2431 B) 3241 C) 2134 D) 4312 soon.
27. 1. There was the image of his wife when he A) 1243 2) 3412 3) 1423 4) 3142
parted from her to go to the fair.
2. He saw her as if she were present; he heard
her speak and laugh.
32. 1. It was designed by Eugenio Cendoya and India.

Enric Catà in 1929. 6. We even had a woman Prime Minister.
2. The Palau Nacional is a building on the hill 1) QPSR 2) QSPR 3) SRPQ 4) SPQR
of Montjuïc in Barcelona. 37. 1. Katherine Mansfield was born in
3. Since 1934 it has been home to the Art Wellington, New Zealand.
Museum of Catalonia. P. In 1908 she went back to the London which
4. It was declared a National Museum in 1990. she felt to be her spiritual home.
Q. She was sent to Queen’s College School,
A) 4312 B) 2134 C) 2431 D) 3241
London in her fifteenth year to ‘finish’ her
TYPE-III
education.
Directions : In the following questions, the first R. She remained there for four years.
and the last part of the sentence are numbered 1
S. Soon after returning to New Zealand, she
and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four
became dissatisfied.
parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are 6. She hoped to make a literary career there.
not given in their proper order. Read the sentence
1) QRSP 2) RSQP 3) PQRS 4) PSRQ
and find out which of the four combinations is cor-
38. 1. Archimedes was a famous Greek
rect. Then find the correct answer. mathematician, physicist and inventor.
33. 1. Today
P. Then attached one end of the rope over it
P. by the hunters for their
to a heavily laden ship.
Q. are trapped or killed
Q. King Hieron had doubts about Archimedes
R. millions of wild animals
claim that he could lift great weights with
S. each year
ease with the help of pulleys.
6. skin.
R. He handed the other end of the rope to the
1) QPRS 2) PSQR 3) SPRQ 4) RQSP
kind and asked him to pull it gently.
34. 1. These
S. To prove him right, Archimedes constructed
P. about the heavenly
a multiple pulley.
Q. experiments by the scientists
6. The king pulled it and to his great astonishment,
R. with amazing knowledge
the ship was lifted out of water.
S. will supply us
1) SQRP 2) PRQS 3) QSPR 4) RQPS
6. bodies.
39.(1) The factor that besets India’s growth is
1) QSRP 2) RQPS 3) PSQR 4) PSRQ
35. 1. Margaret Noble population explosion.
(P) Sometimes religion also has role to play in
P. became a disciple
this.
Q. of Swami Vivekananda
R. a remarkable Irish lady, (Q) So many factors contribute to the rise in
population.
S. and dedicated her life
(R) There has been phenomenal growth in
6. to the service of the Indian people.
1) SRQP 2) PQRS 3) SQPR 4) RPQS population over the last century.
(S) They are people’s ignorance and early
36. 1. One of the gifts of independence is the
marriages.
awakening of women of our country.
P. Besides, their talent is recognized and they (6) Therefore, if we do not control birth, India’s
growth in every other facet of life will be
are appointed to high posts in the State.
offset by the steep increase in population.
Q. Free India has seen women as Governors,
Ministers and Ambassadors. 1) PRQS 2) QRSP 3) RQSP 4) RPQS
40.(1) Once upon a time, there lived a king, by the
R. That is because our government is making
name of Nanda.
efforts to raise their status.
S. Women have a bright future in independent (P) He adopted all possible tactics he could
think of to bring her round, but failed
(Q) One day, Vararuchi’s wife was sulking.
(R) As a last resort he said, “ My darling, I will
do anything to make you happy.”
(S) He had a minister called Vararuchi, an
expert in politics.
(6) “All right then.” She replied. “Get your head
shaved off and fall at my feet!”
1) SQPR 2) SPRQ 3) PRSQ 4) QPSR
41.(1) It is a matter of serious concern
(P) it lands them in health disorders like
obesity, hypertension, etc.
(Q) that most of our young friends have turned
into junk food addicts.
(R) Since fast food is high in fat content
(S) It is high time
(6) that youth take note of it and mend their
food habits.
1) QRPS 2) SRPQ 3) PSRQ 4) RSPQ
42. 1. The Narmada Dam Project
P. many of whom
Q. the most deprived sections
R. will displace some people
S. happen to belong to some of
6. of Indian society
1) PQRS 2) RPSQ 3) SRQP 4) PSRQ
READING COMPREHENSION
HANDOUT
TIER-I
Direction: Read the following passages and answer 3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the questions that follow. given word from the passage.
PASSAGE-I Spotted
As the Sun inches closer to its peak activity in its A) Witnessed B) Speckled
solar cycle, an explosion has been picked up C) Splotchy D) Placed
behind the north-eastern limb of the star in our 4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
solar system. Solar observatories saw bits and given word from the passage.
pieces of the explosion, which remain obscured Peak
in view from Earth’s orbit. A) Glance B) Point
The explosion was spotted on 31 July at around C) Bottom D) Zenith
2309 UT and Earth-orbiting satellites registered a PASSAGE-2
long-lasting C9.3-class solar flare. “The intensity is
probably an underestimate because it was partially Tens of thousands of people who lost their
homes in a catastrophic earthquake huddled
eclipsed by the edge of the sun. Nasa’s Solar
around campfires in the bitter cold and clamoured
Dynamics Observatory (SDO) saw hot debris flying
for food and water on Thursday, three days after
away from the blast site,” space weather, which the temblor hit Turkey and Syria and killed more
tracks the solar activity, reported. than 19,300 on Monday, 6th February, 2023.
While the explosion was powerful, experts Emergency crews used pick axes, shovels and
have predicted that Earth is not in the line of fire jackhammers to dig through twisted metal and
from the Sun. Scientists are expected to get a view concrete - and occasionally still pulled out
of the active region later this week as it comes to survivors.
sight. Earth is not in the line of fire. The explosion In the Turkish city of Antakya, dozens scrambled
is significant because it may herald an active region for aid in front of a truck distributing children’s
set to emerge over the sun’s north-eastern limb coats and other supplies. Many of those who lost
later this week. A new sunspot group could bring their homes found shelter in tents, stadiums and
other temporary accommodation, but others slept
an end to weeks of relative quiet,” space weather
outdoors.
said in its report. [SSC CGL-TIER-II 2022]
In Antakya, over 100 bodies were awaiting
1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
identification in a makeshift morgue outside a
given word from the passage. hospital.
Partially Authorities called off search-and-rescue
A) Supportively B) Partly operations in the cities of Kilis and Sanliurfa, where
C) Frankly D) Completely destruction was not as severe as in other impacted
2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the regions.
given word from the passage. The U.N. is authorised to deliver aid through
Debris only one border crossing, and road damage has
A) Detritus B) Rays prevented that thus far. U.N. Officials pleaded for
C) Specks D) Liquid humanitarian concerns to take precedence over
wartime politics.
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The scale of loss and suffering remained C) the suffering of people in the earthquake hit
massive. Turkish authorities said on Thursday that areas of Turkey and Syria
the death toll had risen to more than 16,100 in the D) the rescue work being carried out in Turkey
country, with more than 64,000 injured. In Syria, and Syria
which includes government-held and rebel-held 8. Why is the International aid much lesser in Syria
areas, more than 3,100 have been reported dead than in Turkey?
and more than 5,000 injured. A) Because Syria is a war –torn country and there
Rescue teams urged quiet in the hope of are areas under rebels.
hearing stifled pleas for help, and the Syrian B) Because the destruction was not as severe in
paramedic group known as the White Helmets Syria as in Turkey.
noted that every second could mean saving a life. C) Because the UN is allowed only one border
But more and more often, the teams pulled out crossing and Syria is not allowing that.
dead bodies. D) Because the roads have been damaged there
It was not clear how many people were still PASSAGE-3
unaccounted for in both countries. The number of Indian students going abroad for
Turkey’s disaster-management agency said higher studies has increased by 68.79 per cent in
more than 110,000 rescue personnel were now the past year, according to data provided by the
taking part in the effort and more than 5,500 Minister of State in the Ministry of Education,
vehicles, including tractors, cranes, bulldozers and Subhas Sarkar. As per the data provided by him in
excavators had been shipped. the Lok Sabha, the number of Indians enrolled in
The Foreign Ministry said 95 countries have foreign varsities increased from 4.44 lakh in 2021
offered help. More than half of that number have to 7.5 lakh in 2022.
sent a total of nearly 6,500 rescuers. Another 2,400 He clarified that while the Bureau of
more are still expected to arrive. Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs maintain
International aid for Syria was far more sparse. departure and arrival data of Indians, there is no
Efforts there have been hampered by the civil index for capturing the category of Indians going
war and the isolation of the rebel-held region abroad for higher education.
along the border that is surrounded by Russia- “Purpose of Indians going abroad for higher
backed government forces. [SSC CGL-TIER-II 2022] education is captured manually based either on
5. How many foreign rescue workers are engaged their verbal disclosure or the type of visa of the
in the rescue work? destination country produced by them at the time
A) 2400 rescue workers of immigration clearance,” Sarkar said.
B) 110,000 rescue workers According to the data provided by the ministry,
C) 5000 rescue workers the number of Indian nationals increased from 4.54
D) 6500 rescue workers lakh in 2017 to 5.17 lakh in 2018. There was a
6. Match the words with their meaning. significant increase in 2019 as well, with 5.86 lakh
Words meanings students flying out of the country. However, during
a. clamoured 1) checked the Covid pandemic, the number of Indian
b. scrambled 2) screamed nationals in foreign varsities saw a drastic dip as
c. hampered 3) jostled only 2.59 lakh students were registered. While the
A) a-2, b-3, c-1 B) a-2, b-1, c-3 number continued to remain low, it saw a slight
C) a -3, b -1, c-2 D) a-1, b- 3, c-2 increase in 2021 with 4.44 lakh registrations.
7. The passage highlights all the following except However, the number has significantly jumped to
A) Syria’s rebel-held areas and the Civil war 7.5 lakh in 2022. The increase in the number of
going on there Indian nationals abroad corresponds with the
B) the foreign aid being offered to Turkey and latest immigration reports from some of the
Syria popular study-abroad destinations such as the US,
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Reading Comprehension Handout
UK, and Australia. For the UK, the Immigration deployed to track the balloon in the air revealed
Statistics Report states that 127,731 visas were that the balloon carried antennas and other
granted to Indian students in September 2022, an equipment “clearly for intelligence surveillance
increase of 93,470 (+273 per cent) against 34,261 in and inconsistent with the equipment on board
2019. Similarly, in the US, the number of Indian weather balloons.” The State Department said that
students has more than doubled, and the Open the spy balloon was part of a global Chinese
Doors Report 2022 has predicted that the number military-directed surveillance effort in which
of Indian students heading to America is likely to Chinese spy balloons have flown over more than
surpass those from China in 2022-23. 40 nations in five continents.
[SSC CGL-TIER-II 2022] On February 4, the U.S. Air Force shot down the
9. In 2019, how many Indian students went abroad? balloon over U.S. territorial waters off the coast of
A) 5.17 lakh B) 4.54 lakh South Carolina, on the order of U.S. President Joe
C) 5.86 lakh D) 4.44 lakh Biden. Debris from the wreckage was recovered
10. Which of the following countries is not very and sent to the FBI Laboratory in Quantico,
popular with Indian students for studies? Virginia, for analysis.
A) Australia B) USA The incident increased U.S.-China tensions. The
C) UK D) China incident prompted U.S. Secretary of State Antony
11. How do we know the number of students Blinken to delay a diplomatic visit to Beijing, which
getting visas for studies in UK? was set to be his first since 2018. It also further
A) from the records of Ministry of Home Affairs strained Canada–China relations, as Canada
B) from the Immigration Statistics Report summoned the Chinese ambassador because of
C) from the records of the Bureau of the violation of Canadian airspace. On February 3,
Immigration the U.S. Department of Defense announced that a
D) from the Ministry of Education second Chinese balloon was passing over Latin
12. The passage is mainly about America, which China also said belonged to it. On
A) immigration of Indians to UK, US, and February 10, the Air Force shot down another aerial
Australia object over U.S. territory at the order of President
B) Indians enrolled in foreign universities Biden. [SSC CGL-TIER-II 2022]
C) Indians going to America for higher studies 13. The passage is mainly about
D) Indians going abroad for higher studies A)the strained relations between US and China
PASSAGE-4 B) a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and
From January 28 to February 4, 2023, a Chinese- Canadian territories
operated, large white high-altitude balloon was C) China’s global military-directed surveillance
seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, D) Chinese balloons flying all over the world
western Canada, and the contiguous United States. 14. Read the statements given below.
The American and Canadian militaries asserted A. The US Air Force shot down the Chinese
that the balloon was for surveillance, while the balloon over US territorial waters.
Chinese government maintained it was a civilian B. Tensions between China and US have
meteorological research airship that had been increased and the visit of the U.S. Secretary
blown off course. Analysts said that the balloon’s of State to Beijing has been postponed.
flight path and structural characteristics made it A) Both A and B are true but B is not the correct
dissimilar from those which have typically been reason for A.
used for meteorological research. The U.S. B) Both A and B are true and B is the correct
Department of State said that the balloon was reason for A.
capable of locating electronic communication C) A is false and B is true.
devices, including mobile phones and radios, and D) A is true and B is false.
that American U-2 reconnaissance aircraft
15. How did US make sure that the Balloon flying “New experiments include mm-Wave Humidity
over its territory was a ‘spy’ balloon? Sounder and Spectrum Monitoring Payload. Janus-
A) the FBI lab confirmed that it was a spy 1, a 10.2 kg satellite belongs to ANTARIS, USA. A
balloon 8.7 kg satellite AzaadiSAT-2 is a combined effort of
B) the analysts studied its flight path and said about 750 girl students across India guided by
so Space Kidz India, Chennai,” it added.
C) it’s reconnaissance aircraft saw the antennas SSLV caters to the launch of up to 500 kg
and equipment of the balloon satellites to Low Earth Orbits on ‘launch-on-
D) it got the samples of the balloon checked in demand’ basis. “It provides low-cost access to
a lab Space, offers low turn-around time and flexibility
16. The word ‘contiguous’ means __ in accommodating multiple satellites, and
A) adjoining B) far off demands minimal launch infrastructure,” as per a
C) spreading D) separated statement by ISRO [SSC CGL-TIER-II 2022]
PASSAGE-5 17. Which satellite was injected into the orbit first?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) A) EOS-07 B) Janus 1
announced another successful mission. ISRO C) AzaadiSAT-2 D) Antaris
chairman S. Somanath said that three small 18. Match the satellites with their weight.
satellites successfully separated and were injected Satellites Weight
into orbit. a. EOS-07 1) 10.2 kg
ISRO had launched three small satellites b. AzaadiSAT-2 2) 156.3
powered by its SSLV-D2 launch vehicle from Satish c. Janus 1 3) 8.7 kg
Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on February A) a-2, b-1, c-3 B) a-1, b- 3, c-2
10, 2023 at 09:18 AM IST. The launch vehicle was C) a-2, b-3, c-1 D) a -3, b -1, c-2
carrying EOS-07, Janus-1 & AzaadiSAT-2 satellites 19. What is the passage mainly about?
and aimed to inject them into a 450 km circular A) new experiments on satellites by ISRO
orbit. The launch took place at the first launch pad B) launch of three small satellites in orbit by
at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. ISRO
The SSLV-D2 had to take a 15 minutes flight to C) development of SSLV rocket by ISRO
inject EOS-07, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 satellites D) efforts to cut costs of satellites by ISRO
into 450 km circular lower orbit. “It is configured 20. After reading the passage it can be inferred
with three solid propulsion stages and a velocity that it is
terminal module. It is a 34 m tall, 2 m diameter A) a government release
vehicle having a lift-off mass of 120 t,” said ISRO. B) a news item
The EOS-07 satellite weighs 156.3 kg and is made C) a magazine article D) an editorial
by ISRO. PASSAGE-6
About 13 minutes into its flight, the SSLV rocket Wetlands are amongst the most productive
ejected EOS-07 and soon after that the other two ecosystems on the Earth and provide many
satellites Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 were ejected important services to human society. They exhibit
— all at an altitude of 450 km, said ISRO. enormous diversity according to their genesis,
With the new rocket in its portfolio, ISRO will geographical location, water regime and
have three rockets — Polar Satellite Launch chemistry, dominant species, and soil and
Vehicle (PSLV) and its variants (cost about Rs 200 sediment characteristics. Globally, the areal extent
crore), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle of wetland ecosystems ranges from 917 million
(GSLV-MkII cost about Rs 272 crore and LVM3 Rs hectares (m ha) to more than 1275 m ha. One of
434 crore) and SSLV (Development cost of three the first widely used wetland classifications
rockets about Rs 56 crore each) and production cost systems, devised by Cowardin et al., 1979,
may go down later. categorized wetlands into marine (coastal
ENGLISH TIER-I 06/23 Reading Comprehension Handout
wetlands), estuarine (including deltas, tidal D) How much area is covered by wetlands In
marshes, and mangrove swamps), lacustrine India?
(lakes), riverine (along rivers and streams), and 22. Match the continents with the number of
palustrine (marshes, swamps and bogs) based on Ramsar sites.
their hydrological, ecological and geological continents No. of Ramsar sites
characteristics. a. North America 1) 1052 sites
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was an b. Europe 2) 211sites
international treaty signed in 1971. Overall, 1052 c. Africa 3) 289 sites
sites in Europe; 289 sites in Asia; 359 sites in Africa; d. Asia 4) 359 sites
175 sites in South America; 211 sites in North A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 B) a-2, b- 3, c-4, d-1
America; and 79 sites in Oceania region have been C) a -4, b -1, c-2, d-3 D) a-3, b-4, c-1, d -2
identified as Ramsar sites or wetlands of 23. In India, what kind of wetlands occupy the
International importance. largest area?
As per the Ramsar Convention definition most A) coastal wetlands B) mangrove swamps
of the natural water bodies (such as rivers, lakes, C) inland wetlands D) small wetlands
coastal lagoons, mangroves, peat land, coral reefs) 24. Under which category of wetlands, are delta
and man- made wetlands (such as ponds, farm and mangrove swamps included?
ponds, irrigated fields, sacred groves, salt pans, A) marine B) estuarine
reservoirs, gravel pits, sewage farms and canals) C) lacustrine D) palustrine
in India constitute the wetland ecosystem PASSAGE-7
distributed in different geographical regions Total area sown under Rabi crops has increased
ranging from Himalayas to Deccan plateau. As of by 3.25% from 697.98 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to
February, 2022, India has 49 Ramsar sites covering 720.68 lakh hectares in 2022-23. This is 22.71 lakh
an area of 10,93,636 hectares, the highest in South hectares more this year compared to
Asia. corresponding period of 2021-22. Comparing with
As per the estimates, India has about 757.06 normal sown area(average of the last five years),
thousand wetlands with a total wetland area of the increase is to the tune of 13.71% from 633.80
15.3 m ha, accounting for nearly 4.7% of the total to 720.68 lakh hectares. The increase in area is
geographical area of the country . Out of this, areas across all crops, - highest being in rice. Out of 22.71
under inland wetlands accounts for 69%, coastal lakh hectares increase in all Rabi crops, increase
wetlands 27%, and other wetlands (smaller than in rice area is 11.20 lakh hectares from 35.05 lakh
2.25 ha) 4%. hectares in 2021-22 to 46.25 lakh hectares in 2022-
Gujarat has the highest proportion (17.5%) and 23. However, this is lower than normal sown area
Mizoram has the lowest proportion (0.66%) of the of 47.71 lakh hectares. Maximum increase in area
area under wetlands. Among Union Territories, under rice is in states of Telangana and West
Lakshadweep has the highest proportion (around Bengal.
96%) and Chandigarh has the least proportion (3%) Area under oilseeds increased by 7.31% from
of geographical area under wetlands. 102.36 lakh hectares during 2021-22 to 109.84 lakh
[SSC CGL-TIER-II 2022] hectares this year. The increase in area under
21. Which of the following questions cannot be oilseeds at the rate of 7.31% is more than double
answered after reading the above passage? the rate of increase of 3.25% in all crops together.
A) How many Ramsar sites are there in the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
world? accounted for major expansion in area of oilseeds.
B) What is the classification of wetlands? Rapeseed & Mustard contributed maximum in
C) Why are wetlands important for human increasing oilseeds area during this Rabi season.
societies? Mustard area increased by 6.77 lakh hectares from
91.25 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to 98.02 lakh hectares
in 2022-23. Thus, out of 7.49 lakh hectares increase 25. Match the following crops with the area.
in area under oilseeds, rapeseed & mustard alone Crop area in 2022-23
accounted for 6.44 lakh hectares. a. millets 1. 98.02 lakh hectares
Pulse production is being focused to make b. pulses 2. 53.49 lakh hectares
country self-sufficient in these commodities. Area c. mustard 3. 167.86 lakh hectares
under pulses increased by 0.56 lakh hectares from A) a-1, b- 3, c-2 B) a -3, b -1, c-2
167.31 to 167.86 lakh hectares. Mung bean and C) a-2, b-1, c-3 D) a-2, b-3, c-1
lentil accounted for increase in area under pulses. 26. On which of the following crops, is the Indian
The United Nations General Assembly has Government specially focussing this year?
declared the year 2023 as the International Year of A) rice B) oilseeds
Millets and India is at the forefront in celebrating C) pulses D) millets
the event in a big way. In order to create 27. The main theme of the passage is
awareness about the benefits of millets as A) increase in the area of Rabi crops in 2022-23
superfood and to meet its growing demand B) area under rabi crop in last five years
around the world, the Government is promoting C) increase in the production of pulses
millet production through the NFSM-Nutri Cereals D) increase in the area of oilseeds like mustard
component of National Food Security Mission 28.Which state recorded the maximum increase
programme in 212 districts of 14 states. Coarse cum in sown area of the rice crop?
Nutri-cereals saw an increase of 2.08 lakh hectares A) Chhattisgarh B) Telangana
in area under cultivation from 51.42 lakh hectares C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh
in 2021-22 to 53.49 lakh hectares in 2022-23.
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