SSC CGL English – Grammar Quick Reference – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL English – Grammar Quick Reference – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 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.  
TenseFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
My uncle ______ in Madurai since 2015.

Correct Answer: C [has been living]

Explanation:

since + starting point, action still going → present perfect continuous.

2.  
ArticlesFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
He is ______ honest man.

Correct Answer: A [an]

Explanation:

honest starts with a vowel sound (h is silent) → an.

3.  
PrepositionsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
The train arrives ______ 6:30 p.m.

Correct Answer: B [at]

Explanation:

Clock time → at (IN-ON-AT Funnel).

4.  
AgreementFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Each of the students ______ given a book.

Correct Answer: D [was]

Explanation:

each of + plural noun → singular verb.

5.  
ModalsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
You ______ wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle; it is the law.

Correct Answer: A [must]

Explanation:

A legal obligation → must.

6.  
TenseFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
I ______ him at the market yesterday.

Correct Answer: C [met]

Explanation:

yesterday (No-YALI) → simple past.

7.  
ConjunctionsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Neither the coach ______ the players knew about the change.

Correct Answer: D [nor]

Explanation:

neither is always paired with nor.

8.  
PrepositionsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
My grandmother is fond ______ old film songs.

Correct Answer: B [of]

Explanation:

Fixed preposition: fond of.

9.  
ArticlesFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
______ Ganga flows through many states.

Correct Answer: D [The]

Explanation:

Names of rivers take 'the'.

10.  
ComparisonFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
This is ______ book I have ever read.

Correct Answer: B [the best]

Explanation:

Superlative with 'ever' takes 'the best'.

11.  
Spot the errorIdentify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He do not / like / spicy food / at all.

Correct Answer: A [He do not]

Explanation:

Third-person singular subject 'He' takes 'does not'.

12.  
True/False drillHow many of the following are correct?
I. 'an hour' – an, because the h is silent.
II. 'a university' – a, because it begins with a 'yu' sound.
III. 'The sun rise in the east.' is correct.

Correct Answer: C [Only two]

Explanation:

I and II are correct; III needs 'rises' (singular subject).

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