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Day 256: SSC CGL English

5 questions. Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 27 Jul 2023 S3

    90
    Identify the option that can be substituted as the correct idiom for the underlined part of the given sentence. My cousin sister Neetu had an aerial view of the trade fair from the top of the giant wheel.

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  2. Question 2

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 21 Jul 2023 S2

    82
    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. In 1944, he was honoured by King George VI with a Knighthood and became Sir Alexander Fleming. B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming said in his usual modest way, “Wherever I go, people thank me for saving their lives. I didn’t do anything; I just found a remedy that was there.” C. Fleming became famous overnight and was regarded as one of the most distinguished scientists of his time. D. The next year, he and his fellow bacteriologists, whose combined efforts had led to the great discovery, were honoured with a joint Nobel Prize.

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  3. Question 3

    Spotting Errors. Asked once: 26 Jul 2023 S3

    85
    Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion. He was always been a grumpy man so I never liked him and avoided his company.

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  4. Question 4

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 19 Sep 2025 S2

    77
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Obdurate

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  5. Question 5

    Idioms and Phrases. Asked once: 27 Jul 2023 S2

    82
    Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence. He is rich and famous and expects everyone to _________ on him.

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