SSC CGL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word.The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I canvouchfor its efficiency.

Accepted Answer

The word 'canvouch' means to confirm or guarantee something. The opposite of confirming or guaranteeing is to invalidate, which means to make something not valid or effective.

Question 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who does not show response to good or bad

Accepted Answer

A 'Stoic' is someone who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. This perfectly matches the description of not reacting to good or bad.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.I have been living in Hyderabadsince I am born.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'since I was born' correctly uses the simple past tense to indicate a specific starting point in the past, which is required with 'since' for an action continuing to the present.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.Rare speciesof frogs were very quickeridentified by Stella.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition is 'of' for 'species of frogs'. The verb 'identified' needs an adverb, so 'quickly' is correct, not 'quicker'.

Question 5

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence.She recieved an award for her outstanding performance.

Accepted Answer

The word 'recieved' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling follows the 'i before e, except after c' rule, making it 'received'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Gourav wasno goodthan a foolish person.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "no good than" is grammatically incorrect. The correct comparative structure is "no better than," meaning equivalent to or no superior to.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.'Spy Family' is a graphic novel that is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader usinguninterrupted art in a traditionalcomics format.

Accepted Answer

The term 'sequential art' accurately describes how stories are told in comics through a series of images. 'Uninterrupted art' is vague and less precise in this context.

Question 8

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.(O) as it was the last one of the evening(P) the city bus was overcrowded(Q) and this gave an opportunity(R) to the pickpockets(S) to try their skill

Accepted Answer

Start with (P) 'the city bus was overcrowded' as the main clause. (O) explains why it was overcrowded. (Q) 'and this gave an opportunity' logically follows, with (R) and (S) completing the thought about pickpockets.

Question 9

The following sentence contains a word with a spelling error. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the identified word from the given options.He has to be conscious of his public manners as he is a decendent of a reputed family in this region.

Accepted Answer

The word 'decendent' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'descendant', which means a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.Most of the flowersbloomin the spring season but they start to _______ during summer.

Accepted Answer

The word 'bloom' means to flower or flourish. Its antonym is 'wither', which means to dry up and decay, fitting the context of flowers in summer.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Adversity

Accepted Answer

Adversity means a difficult or unpleasant situation. Misfortune is the closest synonym, meaning bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To read between the lines

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to read between the lines' means to understand the unstated or hidden meaning, rather than just the literal words.

Question 13

Select the option that corrects the error in the given sentence.He ran quick to catch the bus.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'ran' needs an adverb to describe how the action was performed. 'Quickly' is the correct adverbial form, modifying the verb.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Fatal

Accepted Answer

The word 'Fatal' means causing death. 'Deadly' has the same meaning, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 15

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.Every students in the hostel decided to travel to Delhi to witness the Republic Day parade.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Every' requires a singular noun. Therefore, 'students' should be 'student' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Question 16

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group

Accepted Answer

A 'clique' refers to a small, exclusive group of people who associate closely and often exclude others. This perfectly matches the given description.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word.Forbid

Accepted Answer

The word 'Forbid' means to refuse to allow something. Its direct opposite is 'Allow', which means to permit something.

Question 18

Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.Deficient

Accepted Answer

The word 'deficient' means not having enough of something. 'Ample' means having more than enough, making it the direct opposite.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Acquiesce

Accepted Answer

Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest. Concur means to agree or be in agreement. Thus, Concur is the closest synonym.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Innuendo

Accepted Answer

Innuendo means an indirect hint or suggestion, often derogatory. 'Insinuation' perfectly matches this meaning, referring to an unpleasant hint.