SSC CGL English – Fill in the Blanks – Level 3 · Advanced · Tier II Level

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SSC CGL English – Fill in the Blanks – Level 3 · Advanced · Tier II Level – 8 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 most appropriate option to fill the blank(s) in each sentence.

QuantifierHardly _______ passengers were awake at that hour.

Correct Answer: D [any]

Explanation:

'Hardly any' = almost none; 'hardly no' is a double negative; 'hardly some' is not used; 'every' needs a singular noun.

2.  
Verb formIf I _______ in your place, I would apologise.

Correct Answer: C [were]

Explanation:

Unreal present after 'if' → past form 'were' with 'would' in the main clause.

3.  
ModalHe left the office an hour ago and lives only ten minutes away; he _______ have reached home by now.

Correct Answer: B [must]

Explanation:

The evidence makes it certain → 'must have reached'.

4.  
Fill in the blanks (two blanks)No sooner _______ the bell rung _______ the students rushed out.

Correct Answer: D [had, than]

Explanation:

No sooner + had + subject + V3 … than.

5.  
VocabularyThe panel's decision was _______; not a single member disagreed.

Correct Answer: A [unanimous]

Explanation:

The clue 'not a single member disagreed' defines the blank → 'unanimous'.

6.  
VocabularyEvery winter these cranes _______ to warmer regions.

Correct Answer: D [migrate]

Explanation:

Seasonal movement of birds → 'migrate'.

7.  
StructureShe was too tired _______ climb the stairs.

Correct Answer: A [to]

Explanation:

too + adjective + to-infinitive.

8.  
Fill in the blanks (two blanks)The vase is _______ the shelf _______ the clock.

Correct Answer: B [on, beside]

Explanation:

A shelf is a surface → 'on'; 'next to' → 'beside' ('besides' = in addition to).

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