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Day 235: SSC CGL English

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

  1. Question 1

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 26 Jul 2023 S2

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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. Diwali, referred to as the ‘festival of lights’, ushers in the winter season with joy, shopping, presents, and a slew of new occasions and celebrations, such as Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan, Bhaidooj, and Narak Chaturdashi. B. In the spiritual world, the event symbolises ‘the triumph of light over darkness’. C. The five-day festival of Diwali is observed during the Hindu month of Kartika as an event. D. In India, Diwali is also known as Deepawali.

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  2. Question 2

    Spotting Errors. Asked once: 13 Sep 2024 S3

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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. Carnatic music is usually performed by a small troupe of actors, consisting of a principal performer, a melodic accompaniment, and a rhythm accompaniment.

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  3. Question 3

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 21 Sep 2025 S2

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    Choose the correct one-word substitution for:' A praising speech made when someone dies'.

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  4. Question 4 (case study, 5 parts)

    Cloze Test. Asked once: 14 Jul 2023 S3

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ facing the world today. The primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _______ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) _______ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) _______ global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.
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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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  5. Question 5

    Grammar. Asked once: 20 Jul 2023 S4

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought hard against_________ practices which affected Indian society of his time.

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