English Comprehension
Q.71
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.72
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.73
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.74
Easy
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Ubiquitous':
A
Unique
B
Omnipresent
C
Obsolete
D
Unjust
Correct Answer:
B. Omnipresent
Explanation:
'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere at the same time. 'Omnipresent' has the same meaning, relating to being everywhere.
Q.75
Hard
Identify the error: 'The data shows that students are performing good in mathematics.'
A
'data' should be 'datum'
B
'good' should be 'well'
C
'shows' should be 'show'
D
No error
Correct Answer:
B. 'good' should be 'well'
Explanation:
After the verb 'performing', an adverb is needed, not an adjective. 'Well' (adverb) is correct, not 'good' (adjective).
Q.76
Easy
Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Ephemeral':
A
Permanent
B
Transient
C
Stable
D
Enduring
Correct Answer:
B. Transient
Explanation:
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Transient carries the same meaning of being temporary or short-lived.
Q.77
Easy
Select the sentence with correct verb tense consistency:
A
She walks to the market and buys vegetables yesterday.
B
She walked to the market and bought vegetables yesterday.
C
She walks to the market and bought vegetables.
D
She had walked to the market and buys vegetables.
Correct Answer:
B. She walked to the market and bought vegetables yesterday.
Explanation:
Past tense should be consistent throughout. 'walked' and 'bought' both maintain past tense consistency.
Q.78
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.79
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.80
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.
