SSC CGL 2024-11.09.2024-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC CGL 2024-11.09.2024-3 SSC Questions

81.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Out of those group members, Rohan is the one who opposes others, no matter what they tell him.
A.
antagonist
B.
agonist
C.
anatomist
D.
protagonist
ANSWER :
A. antagonist
82.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.
A.
The secretary will type the letter when the phone rings.
B.
The secretary types the letter when the phone rings.
C.
The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.
D.
The secretary is typing the letter when the phone rings.
ANSWER :
C. The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.
83.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dime a dozen
A.
Variety of amenities
B.
Something common and not special
C.
Very wealthy
D.
A fair trade
ANSWER :
B. Something common and not special
84.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Expertise
A.
Proficiency
B.
Ignorance
C.
Clumsiness
D.
Lack
ANSWER :
A. Proficiency
85.
In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
I took out a water tumbler(A) for a drink, but found the water in the metal container (B) had frozen so I couldn't quanch (C) my thirst. I ate some biscuits and offered (D) some to Hillary.
A.
C
B.
D
C.
B
D.
A
ANSWER :
A. C
86.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(P) an open mind
(Q) seek it with
(O) for personal growth and development
(R) knowledge is a powerful tool
A.
PQRO
B.
ORPQ
C.
QROP
D.
ROQP
ANSWER :
D. ROQP
87.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Solutions to the countryโ€™s interior problems are still a long way away.
A.
problems are still
B.
a long way away.
C.
Solutions to
D.
the countryโ€™s interior
ANSWER :
D. the countryโ€™s interior
88.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Success is not a destination, itโ€™s a journey.
A.
Sensation
B.
Opulence
C.
Victory
D.
Failure
ANSWER :
D. Failure
89.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence.
His eloquent speech always persuades people to work for their betterment.
A.
Vague
B.
Inarticulate
C.
Articulate
D.
Short
ANSWER :
C. Articulate
90.
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. A big fancy dress ball was arranged to celebrate their homecoming.
B. It must have been a terrible shock for a young girl.
C. They had been married a month, just home from their honeymoon.
D. Just as the guests were starting to arrive, Charnley locked himself into his bedroom and shot himself.
A.
BCDA
B.
ABCD
C.
BCAD
D.
DACB
ANSWER :
C. BCAD