SSC CGL English – Fill in the Blanks – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL English – Fill in the Blanks – 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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Directions: Choose the most appropriate option to fill the blank(s) in each sentence.

Preposition – timeAll entries must reach us _______ 31 March.

Correct Answer: D [by]

Explanation:

Reaching happens once, with a deadline → 'by'.

2.  
Preposition – movementThe kitten climbed _______ the sofa and fell asleep.

Correct Answer: C [onto]

Explanation:

Movement up to a surface → 'onto'.

3.  
PrepositionThe prize money was shared _______ the two winners.

Correct Answer: B [between]

Explanation:

Two persons → 'between'; 'among' is for three or more.

4.  
QuantifierThere was _______ rain this year, so the crops dried up.

Correct Answer: A [little]

Explanation:

'rain' is uncountable; the result is negative (crops dried up) → 'little' (hardly any).

5.  
QuantifierHe has _______ good friends in the hostel, so he never feels alone.

Correct Answer: A [a few]

Explanation:

'friends' is countable; the result is positive → 'a few' (some).

6.  
ModalEvery driver _______ carry a valid licence; it is required by law.

Correct Answer: D [must]

Explanation:

A legal rule → obligation → 'must'.

7.  
ModalYou _______ cook dinner tonight; we are eating at a wedding.

Correct Answer: B [need not]

Explanation:

There is no necessity, because dinner is provided → 'need not'.

8.  
PrepositionThe farmer cut the branches _______ a sharp axe.

Correct Answer: C [with]

Explanation:

An axe is a tool held by the doer → 'with'.

9.  
Fill in the blanks (two blanks)My aunt _______ in Mysuru _______ 2019.

Correct Answer: D [has lived, since]

Explanation:

Starting point + period up to now → present perfect + 'since'.

10.  
VocabularyThe speech was so _______ that many in the audience began to yawn.

Correct Answer: C [dull]

Explanation:

Cause–result: yawning is caused by a boring speech → 'dull'.

11.  
VocabularyIn spite of her _______ salary, she supports three poor students.

Correct Answer: B [modest]

Explanation:

'In spite of' needs a contrast: a small salary yet she helps others → 'modest'.

12.  
ArticleOur guest yesterday was _______ European.

Correct Answer: A [a]

Explanation:

'European' begins with a 'you' sound (consonant) → 'a'.

13.  
Verb formThe thieves _______ before the police reached the house.

Correct Answer: B [had escaped]

Explanation:

The earlier of two past actions → past perfect 'had escaped'.

14.  
Preposition – fixed phraseWe reached the hall just _______ time for the opening speech.

Correct Answer: A [in]

Explanation:

'in time' = early enough (for something); 'on time' = punctually, without 'for'.

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Preposition – fixed phraseThe clerk was accused _______ taking a bribe.

Correct Answer: C [of]

Explanation:

Fixed partner: accused of ; charged with .

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