CPO 19

SSC CPO 2024 ENGLISH

1. Select the most appropriate idiom (in the context) to
fill in the sentence.
Making the final paper was a really difficult task but by the
end of the week, I was able to…………… .
A. bark up the wrong tree
B. wrap my head around it
C. cry my eyes out
D. run out of steam
2. The following sentence has been divided into parts.
One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains
the error from the given options
When she went for a walk / Maya couldn't take off her
scarf / because it was / too much windy.
A. because it was
B. Maya couldn't take off her scarf
C. When she went for a walk
D. too much windy
3.In the sentence identify the segment which contains the
grammatical error.
The river Yamuna has many non-native species like goldfish
that is affecting its ecosystem.
A. its ecosystem
B. The river Yamuna
C. that is affecting
D. has many non-native species
4. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given
word. PERPETRATE
A. execute
B. prevent
C. perform
D. commit
5. Select the option that can be used as a one-word
substitute for the given group of words.
Small shop that sells fashionable clothes
A. Boutique
B. Store
C. Tailoring
D. Couture
6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined
word in the following sentence. Ideas are present in the
consciousness, which when released and given scope to grow
and take shape, can lead to successful events
A. Awareness
B. Thoughtlessness
C. Negligence
D. Ignorance
7. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the
grammatical error.
Every employee of the company were given a two bedroom
flat as Diwali bonus
A. as Diwali bonus
B. a two bedroom flat
C. Every employee
D. were given
8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
The mountain range looked non-intimidating from afar, but
the experienced climbers were undaunted by the challenge.
A. Poised
B. Formidable
C. Tranquil
D. Huge
The action of formally accusing a public official of a serious
offence
A. Impeachment
B. Condemnation
C. Summon
D. Allegation
10. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
meaningfully Select the option ·no correction required' if the
sentence correct as given.
Apple has also introduced a (rule that seemed tie) to its recent
dispute with Basecamp
A. rule that seems tied
B. rule that seemingly tied
C. No correction required
D. rule which seemed tie
11. Select the most appropriate word for the given group
of words
A feeling of excitement or happiness
A. Exhilaration
B. Desolation
C. Passion
D. Simulation
12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined
word.
She has no desire for money
A. Care
B. Disgust
C. Wish
D. Despise
13. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the
sentence meaningfully Select the option ·no correction
required' if the sentence correct as given.
(Most time) they didn't have enough to eat and went to bed
hungry
A. No correction required
B. Many a times
C. More tunes
D. Many a time
14. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of
words.
A person appointed by two parties to solve a problem
A. Advocate
B. Judge
C. Arbitrator
D. Jury
15. Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute
the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He made a mess of that bookcase he was supposed to be
repairing
A. had a butcher hook
B. made a clean breast
C. made a pig’s ear
D. brought a dog’s breast
of words
A feeling of excitement or happiness
A. Exhilaration
B. Desolation
C. Passion
D. Simulation
17. Select the most appropriate idiom for the given
situation focusing on the underlined segment.
I know every detail of his accident because I heard the facts
directly from him.
A. Pour one’s heart out
B. Speak of the devil
C. Straight from horse’s mouth
D. Get something out of your system
word.
She has become a familiar figure in the world of politics.
A. Legend
B. Elevated
C. Fancy
D. Known
19. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need
to substitute it, select no substitution required
He lights his pipe. (and on many an evenings he helps me
with) dishes.
A. and on many evenings he helped me with the
B. and on many evenings he helps me with the
C. and many an evenings he helps me with the
D. No substitution required
grammatical error.
No sooner did he see the tiger when he ran as fast as he
could.
A. no sooner did
B. he see the tiger
C. when he ran
D. as fast as he could
idiom.
The mother-in-law deliberately rained on the new bride’s
parade when she asked her to change the dress of her choice.
A. Force traditions upon someone
B. Make someone tearful out of viciousness
C. To spoil a moment
D. Save one from embarrassment
22. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word
Progress
A. Halt
B. Diminishment
C. Development
D. Stagnation
23. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of
words.
The editor of a dictionary
A. Scenographer
B. Stenographer
C. Lexicographer
D. Hagiographer
24. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute
the underlined idiom/phrase in the given sentence.
You cannot throw dust into my eyes.
A. terrify me
B. mislead or deceive me
C. hurt me
D. abuse me
25. Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to
complete the given sentence.
I like her because she never likes to make .
A. a slap on the wrist
B. a drop in the bucket
C. a quick buck
D. a bed of roses
26. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no
need to substitute it select no substitution required
(The transit of the Planet of Love happen in pairs), eight
years apart every century
A. The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs
B. No substitution required
C. The transits of the Planet of Love happens at pairs
D. The transit of Planet of Love happen in pairs
grammatical error.
Cyclone Idai is regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclone on
record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere as a whole.
A. Cyclone Idai is regarded
B. the worst tropical cyclone
C. as a whole
D. to affect Africa
28. Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined
phrase.
What we need is skilled and energetic planning and elbow grease
A. Hard work that one puts into doing something
B. Hard work that one puts into removing grease
C. The grease that is earned through labour
D. Hard work that one puts into cleaning one’s elbow
29. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
Majority of the people give importance to transient things.
A. Temporary
B. Monetary
C. Permanent
D. Material
30. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute
the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The doctors have given off the case.
A. given out
B. given over
C. given forth
D. given up
31. Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined
word to fill in the blank.
I wanted to ask if you have an/a bank account. Mine has
been dormant for a year.
A. inert
B. side
C. active
D. Quick
32. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
highlighted word.
He imp utes his ability to play great football to an
inspirational coach.
A. Amputates
B. Contributes
C. Attributes
D. Validates
33. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given
word.
Lethal
A. Slimy
B. Drowsy
C. Deadly
D. Noisy
34. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
I was going to mention it, but it .
A. changed my mind
B. brought to mind
C. slipped my mind
D. bore in mind
35. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word
in brackets to fill in the blank. Although she was tired, she
kept working on her project, (indefinite)to finish it before
the deadline.
A. contingently
B. bounded
C. incensed
D. Believed
A place of burial
A. Building
B. Laboratory
C. Cemetery
D. Observatory
substitute for the underlined group of words.
Sometimes we have to accept replacing something with
something else, if we want to move forward.
A. evaluation
B. change
C. invasion
D. invention
38. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep a straight face
A. Get on extremely well with someone
B. Make more of an effort
C. Become very confused
D. Not laugh or change your expression even though you
want to laugh
of words
Difficult to interpret or understand
A. Explicable
B. Emulate
C. Enigmatic
D. Endemic
40. Find a word that is the ANTONYM OF
Animosity
A. sarcasm
B. benevolence
C. bitterness
D. contamination
40. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
following sentence.
We should align our grandiosity with conservation
of biodiversity while focusing on citizentry
awareness.
A. citizentry
B. grandiosity
C. conservation
D. align

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