SSC CPO 2024 ENGLISH

SSC CPO 2024 ENGLISH

SSC CPO 2024 ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 21
1. 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
This commodity in clay-coloured material (can't be used neither
as a table mat nor as a table napkin)
A. can't be used either as a table mat or as a table napkin
B. No substitution required
C. can't be used neither as a table mat but as a table napkin
D. can't be used neither as a table mat or as a table napkin
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2. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling of the
incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence.
Students should have a good vocabulary to write an essay
efectively.
A. Wriite
B. Gud
C. Effectively
D. Voicabulary
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3.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Hesitate
A. Haste
B. Stumble
C. Dither
D. Hassle
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4.Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the
given sentence.
Saira is unable to sustain friendships because she always has too
many axes to grind.
A. To have one’s own interests to serve
B. To use weapons carefully
C. To work for others
D. To believe in selflessness
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5. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the
underlined word.
The shortage of funds will render nugatory the implementation
of reform policies.
A. explicit
B. implicit
C. ineffectual
D. composite
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6.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the
underlined word.
Sukhen always seeks to capitalize on opportunities.
A. destroy
B. dismantle
C. forfeit
D. seize
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1. 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
This commodity in clay-coloured material (can't be used neither
as a table mat nor as a table napkin)
A. can't be used either as a table mat or as a table napkin
B. No substitution required
C. can't be used neither as a table mat but as a table napkin
D. can't be used neither as a table mat or as a table napkin
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7.Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
His views on the matter are utopian.
A. realistic
B. ideal
C. practicable
D. materialistic
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8. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in
the given sentence.
The accident site had become a bear garden by afternoon.
A. A soothing environment
B. A place of noise and disturbance
C. Unclean and dirty
D. A peaceful place
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9.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Sordid
A. Excellent
B. Censurable
C. Shameful
D. Honourable
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10. The following sentence has been divided into parts. One
of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the
error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
‘No error’ as your answer.
Fortunately, he passed the exams / with dint of / sheer hard
work and diligence.
A. No error
B. with dint of
C. Fortunately, he passed the exams
D. sheer hard work and diligence
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11. Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed
word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
The athlete’s injury was a (defeat) for the team’s chances of
winning the championship.
A. progression
B. breakthrough
C. stress
D. setback
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12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given
idiom.
Toffee-nosed
A. A solid, respectable and respected member of society
B. A person who seems impolite/of low education at
first, but who is usually of good character
C. A person who thinks he is of a high social class and
looks down on people of lower class
D. Continue to live at the same social standard we have
lived at, even though we have money problems
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13. Select the most appropriate synonym for the word
'ENDURANCE' in the following sentence.
The leader's endurance paid and he won the elections.
A. patience
B. success
C. enigma
D. captivity
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14. Select the word which means the same as the group of
words given.
A person who draws or produces maps
A. calligrapher
B. cartographer
C. lexicographer
D. Choreographer
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15. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left, right and centre
A. Start well
B. The news went from one person to the next
C. Happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people
D. To have been happening for a long time and there is a lot
of activity
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16. Select the option that can be used as a one-word
substitute for the given group of words.
A cage made for birds.
OR
A place for keeping the birds in a confined space.
A. Aquarium
B. Apiary
C. Aviary
D. Arena
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17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given
sentence.
Gandhiji considared untouchability to be one of India’s major
social ills.
A. major
B. considared
C. untouchability
D. social
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18. Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and
italics.
Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this terrible
tragedy.
A. Well wishes for a deceased person
B. To wish for things does not yield to anything
C. To receive or express praise for a job well done
D. To feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
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19. Select the word from the options which is similar in
meaning to the bracketed part given in the sentence below.
Suppose I was looking for (a work that would give me income)
and that was going to be an adventure
A. Activity
B. Calling
C. Pursuit.
D. Occupation
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20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given
word.
Vigorous
A. Robust
B. Buoyant
C. Sturdy
D. Frail
SSC CPO 2024 ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 21
1. 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
This commodity in clay-coloured material (can't be used neither
as a table mat nor as a table napkin)
A. can't be used either as a table mat or as a table napkin
B. No substitution required
C. can't be used neither as a table mat but as a table napkin
D. can't be used neither as a table mat or as a table napkin
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21. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of
words.
The flowers of a particular region
A. Flora
B. Fauna
C. Bovine
D. Bryophyte
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22. 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 (Neither of
the political factions have had much) interest in
environmental intent.
A. No substitution required
B. either of the political factions have had any
C. either of the political faction has have much
D. Neither of the political factions has had much
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23. The statement below has been given with bracketed text
Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.
Don't start to think we've (won this game certainly), gentlemen
A. swallowed the bitter truth
B. held our horses
C. have skin in the game
D. got this game in the bag
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24. Select the most appropriate meaning
of the given idiom.
To be on thin ice
A. To be in faulty situation
B. To be in a risky situation
C. To be in limited scope
D. To be in marginalised situation
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25.Select the most appropriate word for the given group of
words.
A local meeting of party members to select candidates, elect
convention delegates, etc
A. Claque
B. Clique
C. Caravan
D. Caucus
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26. Select the most appropriate idiom from the following
options that can substitute the underlined part of the given
sentence.
Sometimes doing something that makes it impossible to return
to the previous situation later strengthens you.
A. Painting the town red
B. Burning your bridges
C. Knocking your socks off
D. A red-letter day
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27. The following sentence has been split into four segments.
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Janet has / a pet dog / who are / very smart.
A. Janet has
B. who are
C. a pet dog
D. very smart
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28. Select the word which means the same as the
group of words given.
A student who idly or without excuse absents
himself/herself from school
A. truant
B. vagrant
C. itinerant
D. Migrant
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29. 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.
They said that they (were understandings) his theory very well.
A. understanding
B. No correction required
C. have understand
D. understood
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30. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A lame excuse
A. No excuse
B. Explanation
C. Strong excuse
D. Weak excuse
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31. 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.
He gritted his teeth and tried to net as though he (either noticed
nor cared).
A. neither noticed nor cared
B. No correction required
C. either noticed or cared
D. neither noticed cared
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32. The following sentence has been divided into parts. One
of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the
error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
‘No error’ as your answer.
The knight was received / compliments from the king / for his
bravery.
A. compliments from the king
B. No error
C. The knight was received
D. for his bravery
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33. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of
words.
Disease that spreads over a whole country or the whole world
A. Pandemic
B. Rustic
C. Panacea
D. Epidermis
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34. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined
word in a sentence
At the same time, they are erudite, convincing and thoroughly
grounded in strong empirical research, to which the copious
footnotes bear witness.
A. Effervescent
B. Scholarly
C. Energetic
D. Serene
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35. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the
underlined word
He first convulsed and then collapsed on the floor.
A. shivered
B. crouched
C. shouted
D. cried
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most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Reprieve
A. Continuation
B. Torrential
C. Turn out
D. Cease
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37. Select the word which means the same as the group of
words given.
A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally
made of wooden staves for keeping oil, beer etc
A. bin
B. bushel
C. barrel
D. Bale
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38. Select the word which means the same as the group of
words given.
An enclosure to keep the birds in
A. aviary
B. apiary
C. stable
D. sanctuary
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39. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined
word in a sentence
We must not become complacent about the progress of the
technology.
A. discontented
B. contented
C. ignorant
D. unsure
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40. Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate
ANTONYM of the word ‘Sane’ from the following options.
We started the day by going on a crazy ride, then we had a
delicious lunch and then beautiful sightseeing to end the
evening.
A. end
B. delicious
C. crazy
D. beautiful
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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