SSC CGL English – Sentence Improvement – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL English – Sentence Improvement – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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 improvementHardly had the minister finished his speech than the crowd began to cheer.

Correct Answer: A [when the crowd began]

Explanation:

'Hardly … when' is the fixed pair.

2.  
Sentence improvementHe not only refused the offer but also he insulted the messenger.

Correct Answer: C [but also insulted]

Explanation:

Parallel: not only refused … but also insulted (verb – verb).

3.  
Sentence improvementIf you would have told me earlier, I could have helped you.

Correct Answer: B [had told]

Explanation:

Unreal past: if + had + past participle.

4.  
Sentence improvementThe manager, along with his assistants, have been invited to the conference.

Correct Answer: A [has been invited]

Explanation:

Head noun 'manager' is singular → 'has been invited'.

5.  
Sentence improvementMr Rao is junior than his brother in service.

Correct Answer: A [junior to]

Explanation:

'junior' takes 'to' (Latin comparative); 'younger' would need 'than'.

6.  
Sentence improvementNo sooner had the train stopped than the vendors rushed towards it.

Correct Answer: D [No improvement]

Explanation:

'No sooner … than' is correct as it is.

7.  
Sentence improvementClimbing the hill, the view of the valley delighted us.

Correct Answer: C [Climbing the hill, we were delighted by the view of the valley.]

Explanation:

The opening phrase must describe the people climbing → 'we' must be the subject after the comma.

8.  
Sentence improvementUnless you do not leave now, you will miss the train.

Correct Answer: B [leave]

Explanation:

'Unless' = 'if not' → no second 'not'; future meaning in the clause → present 'leave'.

9.  
Sentence improvementThe cost of living in cities is higher than villages.

Correct Answer: A [that in villages]

Explanation:

Compare cost with cost → 'than that in villages'; 'those' is plural but 'cost' is singular.

10.  
Sentence improvementIt is high time we left for the station.

Correct Answer: D [No improvement]

Explanation:

'It is high time' + past simple → 'left'.

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