SSC CGL English – Sentence Improvement – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL English – Sentence Improvement – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined part of each sentence. If no change is needed, choose 'No improvement'.

Sentence improvementIf he will work hard, he will pass.

Correct Answer: B [works]

Explanation:

In an if-clause about the future, use the present tense: 'If he works hard'.

2.  
Sentence improvementNo sooner had we reached the bus stop when the bus left.

Correct Answer: A [than the bus left]

Explanation:

'No sooner' pairs with 'than'.

3.  
Sentence improvementThe tourist asked us where was the post office.

Correct Answer: C [where the post office was]

Explanation:

Indirect question → statement order: wh-word + subject + verb.

4.  
Sentence improvementRarely I have tasted such good food.

Correct Answer: B [Rarely have I tasted]

Explanation:

Negative opener 'Rarely' → auxiliary before subject.

5.  
Sentence improvementHardly had the match begun when it started to rain.

Correct Answer: D [No improvement]

Explanation:

'Hardly … when' is the correct pair.

6.  
Sentence improvementThe climate of Ooty is cooler than Chennai.

Correct Answer: C [than that of Chennai]

Explanation:

Compare climate with climate → 'than that of Chennai'.

7.  
Sentence improvementKavya is one of the brightest student in our school.

Correct Answer: A [brightest students]

Explanation:

'one of the' + superlative + plural noun → 'brightest students'.

8.  
Sentence improvementShe has completed the work last week.

Correct Answer: C [completed]

Explanation:

'last week' is a finished past time → past simple 'completed'.

9.  
Sentence improvementNeither the manager nor the clerks was present.

Correct Answer: B [were]

Explanation:

With 'neither … nor' the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'clerks' → 'were'.

10.  
Sentence improvementThe workers insisted to get their wages on time.

Correct Answer: A [on getting]

Explanation:

Fixed pattern: insist on + -ing.

11.  
Sentence improvementThe teacher, as well as the students, was excited about the trip.

Correct Answer: D [No improvement]

Explanation:

'as well as the students' is an extra; head 'teacher' → 'was'.

12.  
Sentence improvementShe sings good.

Correct Answer: C [well]

Explanation:

An adverb is needed to describe 'sings' → 'well'.

13.  
Sentence improvementAlthough he worked hard, but he failed.

Correct Answer: B [he failed]

Explanation:

'Although' does not take 'but' (or 'so') in the main clause.

14.  
Sentence improvementThe new syllabus comprises of six units.

Correct Answer: A [comprises]

Explanation:

'comprise' takes no 'of' → 'comprises six units' (or 'consists of').

15.  
Sentence improvementHe has less friends than his brother.

Correct Answer: A [fewer]

Explanation:

'friends' is countable → 'fewer'.

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