Q.91
Medium
In the sentence 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting', identify the grammatical error.
A
Incorrect subject-verb agreement; 'have' should be 'has'
B
Incorrect use of 'postpone'; should be 'defer'
C
No error; 'have' is correct when treating committee as plural
D
Incorrect article usage before 'meeting'
Correct Answer:
C. No error; 'have' is correct when treating committee as plural
Explanation:
In British English, collective nouns like 'committee' can take plural verbs. In American English, 'has' is standard. However, 'have' is not incorrect in British usage, making C the best answer for SSC context.
Q.92
Medium
Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Ephemeral : Permanent :: _____ : Eloquent
A
Taciturn
B
Verbose
C
Articulate
D
Fluent
Correct Answer:
A. Taciturn
Explanation:
Ephemeral is opposite to Permanent. Taciturn (silent/reserved) is opposite to Eloquent (expressive). The relationship is antonymous.
Q.93
Medium
Identify the sentence with incorrect pronoun reference:
A
When the manager called the employee, he explained the new policy.
B
The company revised its policies to improve efficiency.
C
After Maria finished her presentation, she received applause.
D
The students submitted their assignments on time.
Correct Answer:
A. When the manager called the employee, he explained the new policy.
Explanation:
In option A, 'he' is ambiguous—it's unclear whether it refers to the manager or the employee, creating an unclear pronoun reference.
Q.94
Medium
Which word is the closest synonym for 'Perfunctory'?
A
Meticulous
B
Superficial
C
Comprehensive
D
Deliberate
Correct Answer:
B. Superficial
Explanation:
Perfunctory means done routinely without care or interest. Superficial means lacking depth, which aligns with this meaning.
Q.95
Medium
In the passage: 'The research was groundbreaking; it revolutionized the field.' The semicolon is used to:
A
List items in a series
B
Connect two independent clauses with a close relationship
C
Introduce a quotation
D
Separate introductory phrases
Correct Answer:
B. Connect two independent clauses with a close relationship
Explanation:
A semicolon connects two independent clauses that have a strong logical relationship. Here, both clauses are complete sentences with connected ideas.
Q.96
Medium
If mirror image of 'PQRS' is 'SRQP', then mirror image of 'HOPE' is?
A
EPOH
B
PEOH
C
EHOP
D
OPEH
Explanation:
Mirror image reverses the order of letters. HOPE becomes EPOH when mirrored.
Q.97
Medium
A man is facing North. He turns 90° clockwise, then 45° counter-clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
A
North-East
B
East
C
South-East
D
North
Correct Answer:
A. North-East
Explanation:
Starting North: 90° clockwise = East. Then 45° counter-clockwise from East = North-East.
Q.98
Medium
If 3 × 4 = 21, 5 × 6 = 55, then 7 × 8 = ?
Explanation:
Pattern: 3×4 = 3×4 + 3+4+2 = 12+9 = 21. 5×6 = 5×6 + 5+6+4 = 30+25 = 55. 7×8 = 7×8 + 7+8+6 = 56+49 = 105
Q.99
Medium
Which figure comes next in the series? □, ■, □, ■, □, ?, ?, ?
A
■, □, ■
B
■, ■, □
C
□, ■, ■
D
■, □, □
Correct Answer:
A. ■, □, ■
Explanation:
The pattern alternates between empty square and filled square. After □, the next should be ■, then □, then ■.
Q.100
Medium
In a row, Rajesh is 12th from left and 8th from right. Total people in the row?
Explanation:
Position from left = 12, Position from right = 8. Total = 12 + 8 - 1 = 19
