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Day 209: SSC CGL English

5 questions (9 parts). Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 23 Sep 2025 S1

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    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The monk rested near the cloister’s ambulatory.

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  2. Question 2 (case study, 5 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 24 Jul 2023 S2

    Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. In today's world, handling money and making purchases and sales come naturally to us. However, prior to the development of any kind of currency, people (1)________ in a variety of ways. The barter trade was the simplest of them all. People would trade the things they owned for the things they wanted in this kind of (2) ________. For example, if someone wanted a set of clothes and had a cow left over, he would have to find someone who would want a cow and be willing to give away a set of clothes. However, it wasn't as straightforward as 'give-and-take', and people would be cheated. The (3) ________ of money finally took root in people's minds after many years. The usually erratic barter trade eventually gave way to the monetary method of exchange as such. At first, anything could be used such as hooks, money beads, shells or trinkets. The first gold coins were used as currency near Turkey, and each coin had a different denomination. In the kingdom of Lydia, the value of each coin was first standardised around 700 BC. However, as time passed, the idea of carrying a bulky coin pouch became less (4)________ because it attracted robbers. Checks were first created at that time by Greek and Roman traders who purchased goods from distant cities. Because they could only be used by the person whose name was on them, these were not only lightweight but also deterred robberies. In accordance with this concept, banks later issued notes in exchange for (5)________ gold that could be used as cash.
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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  3. Question 3

    Grammar. Asked once: 12 Sep 2025 S2

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    Select the correct option: The board will convene next Friday, ___ final approval is expected.

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  4. Question 4

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 25 Sep 2024 S3

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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Let the dust settle

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  5. Question 5

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 11 Sep 2024 S3

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    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. A big fancy dress ball was arranged to celebrate their homecoming. B. It must have been a terrible shock for a young girl. C. They had been married a month, just home from their honeymoon. D. Just as the guests were starting to arrive, Charnley locked himself into his bedroom and shot himself.

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