SSC CGL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like afish out of water.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'a fish out of water' describes feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation. Therefore, 'uncomfortable' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 2

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.Lovely tunes are composed by Domnica.

Accepted Answer

The passive sentence uses 'are composed', indicating present simple tense. To convert to active voice, the subject (Domnica) performs the action (composes) in the present simple tense.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing toallayhis anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The word 'allay' means to diminish or put at rest. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'aggravate', which means to make a problem or situation worse.

Question 4

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A government by the officials

Accepted Answer

Bureaucracy refers to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Question 5

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.No other place in this country is so better as Gulmarg, Kashmir.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'so better as' is incorrect. When using 'so...as' for comparison, the positive degree of the adjective should be used, which is 'good', not 'better'. The correct phrase should be 'so good as'.

Question 6

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.His acquaintace with the author led to many fruitful collaborations.

Accepted Answer

The word 'acquaintace' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'acquaintance', which means a person one knows slightly. Option 2 provides the accurate spelling.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.Layla is the Sultan’sconsort.

Accepted Answer

The word 'consort' refers to a spouse or companion, especially of a monarch. Therefore, 'partner' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.Noaltruisticact is truly sincere.

Accepted Answer

The word 'altruistic' means showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others. 'Philanthropic' has a very similar meaning, referring to acts of goodwill or charity.

Question 9

Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Scary

Accepted Answer

The word 'scary' means causing fear. 'Comforting' means providing solace and reassurance, directly opposite to causing fear. Thus, it is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 10

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the word is 'Entrepreneurship'. The other options contain common spelling errors, making them incorrect.

Question 11

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.The letter will be delivered by the postman tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

The passive voice sentence 'will be delivered' indicates future simple tense. The active voice equivalent for future simple is 'will + base verb', making option 3 correct.

Question 12

Identify the correct synonym of the word given below.FATIGUE

Accepted Answer

Fatigue means extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion. Therefore, 'Tiredness' is the correct synonym.

Question 13

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.Rahul thinks he is as smarter as his friends in the class.

Accepted Answer

The correct comparative structure 'as...as' requires the positive degree of the adjective. 'Smarter' is the comparative degree, so it should be 'as smart as'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.She has beenstudying for two o'clock.

Accepted Answer

The present perfect continuous tense requires 'since' to indicate a specific starting point in time, like 'two o'clock'. 'For' is used for durations.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Berserk

Accepted Answer

Berserk means out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied. Demented means mad or insane. Thus, 'demented' is the closest synonym.

Question 16

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A place where fruit trees are grown

Accepted Answer

An 'orchard' specifically refers to a piece of land dedicated to growing fruit trees. The other options are incorrect.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.She wasoverstrungbefore her dance performance.

Accepted Answer

The word 'overstrung' means extremely nervous or agitated. Therefore, 'Nervous' is the most appropriate synonym, directly reflecting this state of mind.

Question 18

In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement.O: population is expected to triple inP: the next 50 yearsQ: among the world's poorest countriesR: population shrinkage in that periodS: whereas many rich countries will see

Accepted Answer

Start with Q to introduce the subject (poorest countries). Then O and P describe the population increase. S introduces the contrast, and R completes the sentence with the rich countries' situation.

Question 19

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.If Iwas the queen, I would give a handsome sum towards education.

Accepted Answer

For hypothetical or unreal situations in the present, especially with 'if', the past subjunctive 'were' is used for all subjects, including 'I'.

Question 20

In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.After therecapture(A) of Tololing and the adjacent features,evacting(B) the enemy from this well-fortified (C)positionbecame apriority.(D)

Accepted Answer

The word 'evacting' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'evicting', which means to expel someone from a property or position. Options A, C, and D are spelled correctly.