Mock Test

Exam: SSC CGL Subject: English Language

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The ______ of the ancient ruins was awe-inspiring.

modernity newness antiquity recentness
Q2. A country's literacy rate has increased from 70% to 85%. What can be inferred?

More people are becoming illiterate. Education access and quality have likely improved. The country has a low literacy rate. Education is no longer a priority.
Q3. Select the pair of words that are opposite in meaning:

Joyful / Happy Gloomy / Cheerful Merry / Merrymaking Glad / Pleased
Q4. Which synthesized sentence most elegantly expresses the dependency?

The success of the mission depends on the meticulous planning and execution of each phase. The success of the mission is dependent on the meticulous planning and execution of each phase. For the success of the mission, meticulous planning and execution of each phase are required. The mission's success requires meticulous planning and execution of each phase.
Q5. They _______ playing cricket yesterday.

are is were was
Q6. The narrator writes, "His words, like daggers, pierced her resolve." The dominant literary device here is:

Hyperbole Alliteration Simile Irony
Q7. Select the cluster that best describes celestial bodies.

Tree, Flower, Bush Star, Planet, Moon Mountain, River, Valley Cloud, Rain, Snow
Q8. Which sentence length strategy is most likely to make a passage feel disjointed and difficult to follow?

Varying sentence lengths significantly and effectively. Using a consistent pattern of short, simple sentences. Employing a mix of short, medium, and long sentences. Alternating between compound and complex sentences.
Q9. Many online platforms offer Cloze Tests with ______, which can help identify errors.

Advertisements Video ads Answer keys Interactive games
Q10. Consider a sentence ending with an ellipsis (...). In a para jumble, what is the most probable function of this punctuation in relation to the subsequent sentence?

To abruptly end the thought and introduce a completely new topic. To indicate a pause or trailing off of thought, suggesting a continuation or a related but unstated idea. To introduce a direct quotation that completes the interrupted thought. To signal the end of a list or enumeration.
Q11. The word 'arrogant' implies a more negative self-perception than:

Confident Proud Haughty Self-important
Q12. Identify the most concise and grammatically correct sentence from the following, where 'although' is used to express contrast:

Although the report was lengthy and filled with data, it managed to convey its central argument effectively, despite its size. Despite its considerable length and data-rich nature, the report successfully conveyed its central argument, although it was quite long. The report, although lengthy and data-laden, effectively conveyed its central argument, thus proving its worth. Although the report was lengthy and packed with data, it managed to convey its central argument effectively.
Q13. Which sentence correctly uses a dangling modifier?

Having arrived late, the train had already departed. The train had already departed, having arrived late. Arriving late, the train had already departed. The train had already departed because it arrived late.
Q14. Continue the pattern: 10, 12, 14, 16, ?

17 18 19 20
Q15. A core purpose of reading comprehension is to:

Identify the number of words in the longest sentence. Understand the figurative language used in the text. Count the number of apostrophes. Determine the author's favorite food.
Q16. If a para jumble sentence states 'The economic situation is dire', and a subsequent sentence begins with 'This dire situation...', what cohesive device is at play?

Synonymy Antithesis Repetition (adjective reference) Metaphor
Q17. When analyzing a policy document, a critic observes, 'The intended outcomes of this policy are highly idealistic and unlikely to be achieved in the given socio-economic context.' The statement about 'intended outcomes' might be based on text, but the assessment of 'highly idealistic' and 'unlikely' is what?

A factual prediction. A policy objective. A subjective evaluation. A historical precedent.
Q18. The narrative explores the impact of trauma on an individual's perception of reality and their ability to form meaningful connections. The author's sensitive portrayal of the aftermath of adversity suggests a message about:

The lasting effects of emotional wounds. The inherent fragility of the human psyche. The importance of empathy and understanding. The possibility of complete recovery.
Q19. When a narrative deliberately subverts reader expectations regarding the typical progression of plot points, it is often employing a technique known as:

Foreshadowing inversion. Narrative foreshadowing. Dramatic irony. Subverted narrative trajectory.
Q20. A pie chart shows that 75% of a company's expenses are allocated to salaries and raw materials. What can be inferred about the company's cost structure?

Operating expenses are minimal. Salaries and raw materials are the primary cost drivers. Marketing constitutes the largest expense. Fixed costs are the dominant expense.

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