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Day 42: SSC CGL Tier II English

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

  1. Question 1

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 3 Mar 2023 Tier II

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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. On the afternoon of that eventful day, I stood on the porch, dumb, expectant and guessed vaguely from my mother's signs and from the hurrying to and fro in the house that something unusual was about to happen, so I went to the door and waited on the steps. B. I did not know what the future held of marvel or surprise for me and anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually for weeks and a deep languor had succeeded this passionate struggle. C. The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me and I am filled with wonder when I consider the immeasurable contrasts between the two lives which it connects and it was the third of March, 1887, three months before I was seven years old. D. The afternoon sun penetrated the mass of honeysuckle that covered the porch, and fell on my upturned face and my fingers lingered almost unconsciously on the familiar leaves and blossoms which had just come forth to greet the sweet southern spring.

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  2. Question 2

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 26 Oct 2023 Tier II

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    Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The speaker’s emphasiss is on the present-day problems that are being faced by ordinary men of India.

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  3. Question 3

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 3 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. When faced with uncertainty, humans look out for the action of others and become a victim of ineffective rational thinking during compelling, confusing situations. B. According to him, in an emergency, we tend to forget that everybody else observing the event is also likely to be looking out for social evidence. C. Robert B. Cialdini explains this reaction with a psychological phenomenon called 'pluralistic ignorance'. D. Since we all prefer to appear poised and unflustered among others, we are likely to search for answers placidly, with brief, camouflaged glances at those around us.

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  4. Question 4

    Vocabulary. Asked once: 26 Oct 2023 Tier II

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    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined phrase in the following sentence. She was known for her ability to communicate effectively and express herself clearly in writing and speaking.

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  5. Question 5

    Sentence Rearrangement. Asked once: 2 Mar 2023 Tier II

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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. Many fitness trainers encourage their clients to include these foods in their diet to build muscle. b. Power foods can be included in your everyday diet in a variety of ways. c. The secret to getting the most out of power foods is, of course, knowing how to cook them properly, buying seasonal produce and recognising your preferred flavour profile. d. Power foods are high in nutrients such as fibre, potassium and minerals.

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