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

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

VocabularyUnlike her _______ cousin, who spends every rupee he earns, Lata saves carefully.

Correct Answer: C [extravagant]

Explanation:

'Unlike' + 'spends every rupee' describe the cousin as wasteful → 'extravagant'.

2.  
VocabularyThe proof was so _______ that nobody questioned the verdict.

Correct Answer: D [conclusive]

Explanation:

Cause–result: nobody doubted because the proof settled the matter → 'conclusive'.

3.  
VocabularyHis _______ apology convinced no one, for everyone knew he did not mean a word of it.

Correct Answer: C [insincere]

Explanation:

'did not mean a word of it' → the apology was 'insincere'.

4.  
Preposition – fixed phraseThe revised timetable will come _______ effect from next week.

Correct Answer: B [into]

Explanation:

Fixed phrase: come into effect.

5.  
PronounThe twins resemble _______ so closely that even their teachers get confused.

Correct Answer: A [each other]

Explanation:

'resemble' takes a direct object (no 'to' / 'with'); a two-way likeness → 'each other'.

6.  
StructureThe more you read, _______ your vocabulary becomes.

Correct Answer: B [the richer]

Explanation:

The more …, the + comparative … → 'the richer'.

7.  
StructureScarcely _______ the match started when it began to pour.

Correct Answer: A [had]

Explanation:

Scarcely + had + subject + past participle … when.

8.  
VocabularyThe assembly voted to _______ the outdated law and pass a new one.

Correct Answer: D [repeal]

Explanation:

To cancel a law officially → 'repeal'.

9.  
VocabularyHe is so _______ to criticism that even a mild remark upsets him.

Correct Answer: C [sensitive]

Explanation:

Easily upset → 'sensitive to'.

10.  
ConnectorLeave the house now; _______, you will miss the bus.

Correct Answer: A [otherwise]

Explanation:

'if not' between two full sentences after a semicolon → 'otherwise'.

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