SSC CGL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.He was an irresponsible personto the matter of taking upresponsibilities.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'matter' when referring to a specific subject or issue is 'in'. Thus, 'in the matter of' is the appropriate phrase.

Question 2

Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice.The teachers of our school have already taken this training.

Accepted Answer

To convert to passive voice, the object 'this training' becomes the subject. The present perfect tense 'have taken' changes to 'has been taken'. The adverb 'already' is retained.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Receive

Accepted Answer

To 'receive' means to get something. 'Exile' means to banish or send away, which is the opposite action. Thus, 'exile' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 4

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.She is proficient inspeaking many languages.

Accepted Answer

The term 'multilingual' accurately describes someone proficient in speaking many languages. 'Multi-' means many, and '-lingual' relates to language.

Question 5

Select the correctly spelled sentence.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'definitely'. Options 2, 3, and 4 contain common misspellings of this word. Option 1 uses the correct spelling.

Question 6

Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.Subir's long absence is likely to have _____ for employees in the office.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the word meaning 'unintended consequences' is 'repercussions'. Options 2, 3, and 4 contain common misspellings of this word.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.He was verycruelin dealing with the students.

Accepted Answer

The word 'cruel' means causing pain or suffering. The direct opposite of this is 'kind', which means friendly, generous, and considerate.

Question 8

Select the option that can replace the underlined phrase and make the sentence grammatically correct.The programme on TVwas now shown the blurring faces of the inmates of the rehabilitation centre.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses passive voice incorrectly and 'blurring' is a present participle. The correct form is active voice 'was showing' and the past participle 'blurred' as an adjective.

Question 9

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.Sonam does not like bananas.

Accepted Answer

To change to passive voice, the object 'bananas' becomes the subject. The verb 'does not like' changes to 'are not liked' (plural subject, present simple passive).

Question 10

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.My brother performed / extremely good / in the class test / held yesterday.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'performed' requires an adverb to modify it, not an adjective. 'Good' is an adjective, while 'well' is the corresponding adverb. Therefore, 'extremely well' is correct.

Question 11

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. More children go to school than at any time in the past. But more children today are out of school than any time in the past.B. But it is not enough to blame the high birth rate for this state of affairs.C. Indeed, it can be reasonably argued that continued mass illiteracy is not the result but the cause of the high birth rate.D. There are more literate people in India today than ever before. But there are also more illiterates than ever before.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D introduces the paradox of more literates and illiterates. Sentence A extends this idea to school attendance. Sentence B then discusses the cause (high birth rate), and C refines this argument, making DABC the logical flow.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold.We'd better watch our step and not give him any excuse toharassus further.

Accepted Answer

The word 'harass' means to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation. 'Intimidate' means to frighten or overawe, especially in order to make them do what one wants. Thus, 'intimidate' is the closest synonym.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.Spreading awareness about the rights of the consumers and the relief open to them in case theydid not get their money’s worthof goods and service has rightly been identified as the first priority.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'did not get', which is grammatically incorrect in this conditional context. 'Were unable to get' correctly expresses the past conditional situation, maintaining proper verb agreement and meaning.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence.He tried toalleviatethe sufferings of his neighbours.

Accepted Answer

The word 'alleviate' means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe. 'Relieve' has the same meaning, making it the correct synonym.

Question 15

Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice.The shareholders will elect him director.

Accepted Answer

To change to passive voice, the object 'him' becomes the subject 'He'. The future simple tense 'will elect' changes to 'will be elected'. The agent 'by the shareholders' is included.

Question 16

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.Ravi will play the match.

Accepted Answer

To change a future simple active sentence (Subject + will + V1 + Object) to passive voice, use the structure: Object + will be + V3 + by + Subject. Thus, 'The match will be played by Ravi' is correct.

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.In Indian mythology, most of the Asuras wish to benever able to die.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'never able to die' directly corresponds to the meaning of 'Immortal'. It refers to living forever or being exempt from death.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.A short interesting story about a real person or event

Accepted Answer

An 'anecdote' is specifically a short, interesting story about a real person or event, fitting the definition precisely. The other options are broader or different forms of writing.

Question 19

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence.A. These can turn around to track stars with the rotation of Earth.B. Observatories are places to study place.C. They are mostly built on the mountain tops.D. Telescopes are placed in the dome-shaped roof of the building.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B introduces observatories. C describes their location, D details telescopes within them, and A explains the telescopes' function. This creates a logical flow from general to specific.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.She waselatedabout her promotion, but her colleague felt quite disheartened.

Accepted Answer

The word 'elated' means extremely happy or joyful. The most appropriate antonym is 'discouraged', meaning deprived of confidence or enthusiasm.