SSC CGL English – Grammar Quick Reference – Tier II Level · Marathon
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friends (plural, nearer) → were; R is exactly the rule.
SSC CGL English – Grammar Quick Reference – 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.
Spot the errorIdentify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The furniture / in this room / are very old / and needs polishing.
The furniture / in this room / are very old / and needs polishing.
Correct Answer: C [are very old]
Explanation:
furniture is uncountable → 'is very old'.
2.
TenseFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Light ______ faster than sound.
Light ______ faster than sound.
Correct Answer: D [travels]
Explanation:
A permanent fact → simple present; singular subject → travels.
3.
Sentence improvementSelect the most appropriate option to improve the underlined part.
I am working here since 2020.
I am working here since 2020.
Correct Answer: A [have been working]
Explanation:
since 2020 + continuing now → present perfect continuous.
4.
ModalsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
He has a fever and a cough; he ______ have caught a cold.
He has a fever and a cough; he ______ have caught a cold.
Correct Answer: A [must]
Explanation:
Logical deduction about the past from evidence → must have + V3.
5.
PrepositionsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Most children prefer games ______ lessons.
Most children prefer games ______ lessons.
Correct Answer: D [to]
Explanation:
prefer A to B.
6.
Spot the errorIdentify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She is / the most / intelligent girl / of class.
She is / the most / intelligent girl / of class.
Correct Answer: D [of class.]
Explanation:
A specific group needs 'the': 'of the class'.
7.
ConjunctionsFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
No sooner had the bus stopped ______ the passengers rushed to the door.
No sooner had the bus stopped ______ the passengers rushed to the door.
Correct Answer: B [than]
Explanation:
no sooner pairs with than.
8.
TenseFill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
It is high time the town ______ the old bridge.
It is high time the town ______ the old bridge.
Correct Answer: C [repaired]
Explanation:
'It is high time' + subject takes the past form.
9.
Match the followingMatch the prepositions with the phrases:
P. at Q. on R. in S. since
1. ___ 2015 2. ___ 7 o'clock 3. ___ Friday 4. ___ last week
P. at Q. on R. in S. since
1. ___ 2015 2. ___ 7 o'clock 3. ___ Friday 4. ___ last week
Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4]
Explanation:
at 7 o'clock, on Friday, in 2015, since last week.
10.
Assertion–Reason
A: 'Neither Ravi nor his friends were present' is correct.
R: With neither … nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it.
A: 'Neither Ravi nor his friends were present' is correct.
R: With neither … nor, the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it.
Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]
Explanation:
friends (plural, nearer) → were; R is exactly the rule.
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