Q.81
Medium
Select the sentence with parallel structure:
A
She likes reading, to write, and painting.
B
She likes to read, to write, and to paint.
C
She likes reading, writing, and to paint.
D
She likes read, write, and paint.
Correct Answer:
B. She likes to read, to write, and to paint.
Explanation:
Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form. Option B uses infinitives consistently: 'to read, to write, to paint'.
Q.82
Medium
What is the correct meaning of 'Sanguine'?
A
Relating to blood
B
Optimistic and positive
C
Violent and bloody
D
Pessimistic
Correct Answer:
B. Optimistic and positive
Explanation:
While 'sanguine' originally relates to blood, in modern usage it means optimistic or hopeful about the future. This is the most commonly tested meaning in SSC exams.
Q.83
Medium
Identify the correct use of articles: '_____ elephant is _____ largest land animal.'
A
An, the
B
The, an
C
The, the
D
An, a
Correct Answer:
C. The, the
Explanation:
Both instances need the definite article 'the': 'The elephant' (specific animal) and 'the largest' (superlative requires 'the').
Q.84
Medium
What is the correct meaning of 'Ameliorate'?
A
To worsen a situation
B
To improve or make better
C
To remain neutral
D
To avoid completely
Correct Answer:
B. To improve or make better
Explanation:
Ameliorate means to make something better or improve it. It's the opposite of worsen.
Q.85
Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the students are required to submit their assignments on time.'
A
'Each' should be 'All'
B
'are' should be 'is'
C
'their' should be 'his'
D
No error
Correct Answer:
B. 'are' should be 'is'
Explanation:
'Each' is singular and requires 'is' instead of 'are'. The sentence should read 'Each of the students is required...'
Q.86
Medium
Choose the word that best completes: 'The politician's _____ remarks at the press conference created controversy.'
A
Judicious
B
Incisive
C
Tactless
D
Diplomatic
Correct Answer:
C. Tactless
Explanation:
Tactless (lacking sensitivity) fits the context of remarks that 'created controversy'. Other options suggest positive qualities.
Q.87
Medium
What is the correct meaning of 'Gregarious'?
A
Angry and hostile
B
Living in groups or fond of being with others
C
Extremely old-fashioned
D
Physically exhausted
Correct Answer:
B. Living in groups or fond of being with others
Explanation:
Gregarious means fond of the company of others, or living in groups. It comes from 'grex' meaning flock.
Q.88
Medium
Identify the rhetorical device in: 'That explanation is as clear as mud.'
A
Oxymoron
B
Paradox
C
Simile
D
Irony
Explanation:
This is irony (specifically verbal irony). Mud is unclear, so saying something is 'as clear as mud' means it's actually unclear—opposite of literal meaning.
Q.89
Medium
Select the sentence with proper conditional structure:
A
If you will study hard, you will pass the exam.
B
If you studied hard, you would pass the exam.
C
If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
D
If you had studied hard, you will pass the exam.
Correct Answer:
C. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
Explanation:
First conditional uses 'if + present simple, will + verb'. This is the correct structure for likely future events.
Q.90
Medium
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Vindicate':
A
To criticize harshly
B
To clear from blame or suspicion
C
To take revenge
D
To make angry
Correct Answer:
B. To clear from blame or suspicion
Explanation:
Vindicate means to clear someone of blame or suspicion, or to prove them right. It's about exoneration.
