English Language Mock Test | SSC CGL

Q1. A man buys a watch for Rs. 500 and sells it at a loss of 10%. What is the selling price?

Rs. 400 Rs. 425 Rs. 450 Rs. 475

Q2. He is ______ honour to ______ nation.

a, the an, the a, a an, a

Q3. A statement that can be verified or disproven with objective evidence is a:

Personal preference Fact Belief Supposition

Q4. Choose the simple sentence:

He is popular, and she is admired. The ancient tree stood tall in the park. Unless you ask, you won't know. The students listened, and they learned.

Q5. The author's **prolific** output of novels cemented her reputation as one of the most productive writers of her generation.

unproductive infrequent productive limited

Q6. A sentence with only one independent clause is called a:

compound sentence complex sentence simple sentence fragment

Q7. His penchant for hyperbole often led to exaggerated accounts, making it difficult to discern the veracity of his statements.

veracity anecdote credulity plausibility

Q8. BOOK : AUTHOR :: SYMPHONY : ?

CONDUCTOR ORCHESTRA MUSICIAN COMPOSER

Q9. Which sentence structure correctly links these two independent clauses: The weather forecast predicted sunshine, the actual weather was cloudy.

The weather forecast predicted sunshine, the actual weather was cloudy. The weather forecast predicted sunshine; however, the actual weather was cloudy. The weather forecast predicted sunshine, yet the actual weather was cloudy. Both B and C.

Q10. A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of only one protagonist is using:

Third Person Omniscient First Person Second Person Third Person Limited

Q11. Find the next letter in the series: B, D, G, K, ?

L M N P

Q12. Identify the subject in the sentence 'My dog barks loudly.'

barks loudly My dog dog

Q13. Which sentence is more concise and uses active voice effectively?

The error was corrected by the programmer. The programmer corrected the error. Correction of the error was done by the programmer. By the programmer, the error was corrected.

Q14. In the context of a competitive exam, reading comprehension passages are often chosen to assess a candidate's ability to:

Appreciate abstract philosophical concepts. Navigate and interpret information from various academic and current affairs domains. Engage with highly technical scientific jargon. Analyze fictional narratives for character development.

Q15. Which transition word is used to show a result or outcome?

Although Moreover As a consequence Meanwhile

Q16. What is the function of 'a famous landmark' in 'The Taj Mahal, a famous landmark, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.'?

To describe the location To rename 'The Taj Mahal' To indicate the time To show possession

Q17. Consider the statement: 'The company's profits have increased by 15% this year, which is a positive sign for investors.' The phrase 'which is a positive sign for investors' is:

A fact An interpretation or opinion A verifiable statistic A neutral observation

Q18. The passage emphasizes the importance of innate ideas and reason as the source of knowledge. This aligns with:

Utilitarianism Nihilism Rationalism Hedonism

Q19. Which of the following contributes to a paragraph's cohesiveness?

Disjointed ideas Unclear pronoun references Consistent use of transition words Random sentence order

Q20. A passage discusses the intricate biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest, highlighting the symbiotic relationships between specific insect species and endemic flora, and the impact of deforestation on these delicate interdependencies. The central theme that a concise summary should emphasize is:

The sheer number of insect species in the Amazon. The symbiotic relationships between insects and plants. The detrimental effects of deforestation on ecological balance. The unique flora found only in the Amazon.

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