SSC CGL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

What does the idiom 'Bite the bullet' mean?

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Bite the bullet' means to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude, rather than avoiding it.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.Our legal system must frame proper legal rules forjuvenilecriminals.

Accepted Answer

The word 'juvenile' refers to young people, especially those not yet adult. Therefore, 'young' is the most appropriate synonym to substitute it.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Merit

Accepted Answer

Merit means worth or excellence. Virtue also refers to high moral standards or excellence, making it the closest synonym.

Question 4

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voiceSomeone has taken my secret diary.

Accepted Answer

The active voice sentence is in the present perfect tense. To convert it to passive voice, use 'has/have + been + past participle'. Thus, 'My secret diary has been taken by someone' is correct.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Toxic

Accepted Answer

The word 'Toxic' means poisonous or harmful. 'Lethal' means capable of causing death, which is the closest synonym.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Raju’s job as a clerk seemed to bebad at first because of the low salary, but resulted in something good happening laterbecause it saved him from being unemployed.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a blessing in disguise' perfectly describes a situation that initially seems bad but turns out to be beneficial. Raju's low-paying job saved him from unemployment.

Question 7

Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word.Equivocal

Accepted Answer

Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Therefore, 'Ambiguous' is the correct synonym.

Question 8

Substitute the underlined word-segment with most appropriate idiom.The doctors triedvery hardto save his mother but they were unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'moved heaven and earth' means to try extremely hard to achieve something, which perfectly fits the context of doctors trying very hard.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Jovial

Accepted Answer

Jovial means cheerful and friendly. Therefore, 'Cheerful' is the most appropriate synonym, directly matching the meaning of the given word.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.During Covid times, many organisations made _______ (sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

Accepted Answer

The word 'sentimental' refers to excessive tenderness or emotion. 'Mawkish' is the closest synonym, meaning excessively sentimental or emotional in a sickly way.

Question 11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A person who likes to argue about anything

Accepted Answer

The word 'contentious' accurately describes someone prone to arguing. It directly relates to causing or involving argument.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Break a leg

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Break a leg' is a common theatrical saying used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or presentation.

Question 13

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.The contract was grabbed by the biggest telecom company in India.

Accepted Answer

The passive sentence uses 'was grabbed', indicating simple past tense. To convert to active voice, the subject performs the action in simple past: 'grabbed'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Pugnacious

Accepted Answer

Pugnacious means eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. Belligerent means hostile and aggressive, making it the closest synonym.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Hit the nail on the head

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem, or to say something that is precisely correct.

Question 16

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Each candidate was making tall promises.

Accepted Answer

The active sentence is in past continuous tense. To convert it to passive voice, use 'was/were + being + past participle'. Thus, 'Tall promises were being made by each candidate' is correct.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.He is anatheist, although he respects everyone’s belief.

Accepted Answer

An 'atheist' is defined as a person who does not believe in the existence of God or gods. The sentence context also supports this meaning.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To have bigger fish to fry

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to have bigger fish to fry' means to have more important or more interesting things to do than the current task.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.I'm ___________ about whether to accept the job offer or continue freelancing. Both options have their advantages.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'on the fence' means being undecided between two options. This perfectly fits the context of choosing between a job offer and freelancing.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Jump the gun

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'jump the gun' means to do something prematurely or before the appropriate time. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.