SSC GL 2012

Solved Question Paper - ENGLISH LANGUAGE held on 01 July 2012 (A.M.)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION

Directions : In question Nos. 1 to 5, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the rectangle corresponding to the appropriate letter (A, B, C). If a sentence is free from error, blacken the rectangle corresponding in the Answer Sheet.

Question

1. World is producing enough(a)/ for every citizen but still there is hunger and malnutrition (b)/ and it is continuing year after year.(c)/ No error (d)

2. The N.C.C. Commandant along with his cadets (a)/ are going to Delhi (b)/ to participate in the Republic Day Parade.(c)/ No error (d)

3. He did not succeed(a)/ to get the job (b)/ though he tried his level best.(c)/No error (d).

4. Many of the famous (a)/ advertising offices(b)/ are located at Madison Avenue.(c)/ No error (d).

5. Nature has denied us(a)/ the power of closing our ears (b)/ which she gave in respect of our eyes. (c)/ No error (d).


Directions : In question Nos. 6 to 10, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle in the Answer Sheet.

Question

6. The ladies black purse, which on sale has beautiful __________ carved on it.

  1. motif
  2. patch
  3. layout
  4. schematic

7. Who is the person you _________ at the cinema last night?

  1. were recognising
  2. recognised
  3. have recognised
  4. had recognised

8. As you sow ________ shall you reap.

  1. when
  2. as
  3. like
  4. so

9. He complemented her __________ new dress.

  1. for
  2. of
  3. on
  4. about

10. It took him a long time ________ the candidate's application.

  1. to considering
  2. to consider and weigh
  3. considering weighing
  4. to consider and to weigh

Directions : In question Nos. 11 to 15, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer sheet.

Question

11. Annexure

  1. retirement
  2. commencement
  3. attachment
  4. development

12. Errand

  1. energy
  2. task
  3. mistake
  4. blunder

13. Bequeath

  1. give
  2. disclose
  3. scold
  4. surround

14. Nonchalant

  1. imaginary
  2. casual
  3. neutral
  4. formal

15. Forbearance

  1. deliverance
  2. patience
  3. extravagance
  4. relevance



Directions : In question Nos. 16 to 20, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

Question

16. Amenable

  1. Acquiescent
  2. Distrustful
  3. Inattentive
  4. Unwilling

17. Conspicuous

  1. blatant
  2. definite
  3. obvious
  4. obscure

18. Reproof

  1. Approbation
  2. Apposition
  3. Condemnation
  4. Appropriation

19. Niggard

  1. Avaricious
  2. Extravagant
  3. Generous
  4. Miserly

20. Exotic

  1. Conventional
  2. Poor
  3. Inexpensive
  4. Indigenous

Directions : In question Nos. 21 to 25, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

Question

21. His speech has taken the wind out of my sails.

  1. made my words or actions ineffective
  2. made me depressed
  3. made me think of the future
  4. made me remember my past

22. There is no point in discussing the new project with him as he always pours cold water on any new ideas.

  1. puts off
  2. disikes
  3. disapproves of
  4. postpones

23. Regardless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her hair down that night.

  1. Really enjoy
  2. Wash her hair
  3. Comb her hair
  4. Work till late

24. I jumped out of my skin when the explosion happened.

  1. was in panic
  2. was excited
  3. was nervous
  4. was angry

25. She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride.

  1. trying to trick her
  2. taking her in a car
  3. pulling her along
  4. forcing her to go with him