SSC CGL 2023-17.07.2023-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC CGL 2023-17.07.2023-2 SSC Questions

81.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She might have completed her research by that time.
A.
Her research might be completed by her by that time.
B.
Her research might had been completed by her by that time.
C.
Her research might have been completed by her by that time.
D.
Her research might have completed by her by that time.
ANSWER :
C. Her research might have been completed by her by that time.
82.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The police were on high alert on account of the many people. __________ convict who had killed
A.
run after
B.
walk away
C.
eloped
D.
run away
ANSWER :
D. run away
83.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He regards himself as a patriot.
A.
nationalist
B.
dutiful
C.
traitor
D.
loyal
ANSWER :
C. traitor
84.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Lucy presented a lucid account of her achievements before the committee.
A.
orderly
B.
ambiguous
C.
intelligible
D.
transparent
ANSWER :
B. ambiguous
85.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Scrape the barrel
A.
Trying to find something
B.
Hiding something
C.
Using all the ways to achieve the desired result
D.
To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource
ANSWER :
D. To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource
86.
Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
A dime a dozen
A.
Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.
B.
The concert tickets were a dime a dozen and sold out quickly.
C.
The restaurant had some delicious desserts that were a dime a dozen.
D.
The antique store had some rare finds, but they were a dime a dozen.
ANSWER :
A. Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.
87.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.
A.
She is a Indian artist married to an European engineer.
B.
She is an Indian artist married to an European engineer.
C.
She is an Indian artist married to a European engineer.
D.
She is a Indian artist married to a European engineer.
ANSWER :
C. She is an Indian artist married to a European engineer.
88.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A.
Fruitful
B.
Unction
C.
Wilfull
D.
Cradle
ANSWER :
C. Wilfull
89.
Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the sentence.
Only the artists who make sculptures are allowed to take part in exhibitions.
A.
Painter
B.
Artisan
C.
Sculptor
D.
Potter
ANSWER :
C. Sculptor
90.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Payments can be made by _________ or in cash.
A.
chick
B.
cheek
C.
cheque
D.
cheeky
ANSWER :
C. cheque