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SSC CGL English – Mock Test 1 – Tier I English (Sectional) – Mock Test 1 · Tier I English · Sectional – 25 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. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
A large amount of money / were spent / on the new hall.

Correct Answer: B [were spent]

Explanation:

'amount' (of an uncountable noun) is singular → 'was spent'.

2.  
Spot the errorIdentify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Neither of the two answers / given by the students / was correct.

Correct Answer: D [No error]

Explanation:

'Neither of' takes a singular verb → 'was' is correct.

3.  
Spot the errorIdentify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Each of the girls / have brought / her own lunch.

Correct Answer: B [have brought]

Explanation:

'Each of' is singular → 'has brought' (the pronoun 'her' agrees too).

4.  
Sentence improvementSelect the most appropriate option to improve the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
The guests had gone home before the storm began.

Correct Answer: D [No improvement]

Explanation:

Earlier of two past actions → past perfect 'had gone'.

5.  
Sentence improvementSelect the most appropriate option to improve the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
My father prefers reading than watching television.

Correct Answer: C [to watching]

Explanation:

'prefer' pairs with 'to': prefers reading to watching.

6.  
Sentence improvementSelect the most appropriate option to improve the underlined part. If no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
Could you repeat again what you said?

Correct Answer: A [repeat]

Explanation:

'repeat' already means 'say again' → 'repeat what you said'.

7.  
Phrasal verbSelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The meeting has been put _______ until next Monday.

Correct Answer: A [off]

Explanation:

'put off' = postpone.

8.  
PrepositionSelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The meeting was held prior _______ the elections.

Correct Answer: C [to]

Explanation:

'prior' (like senior, superior) takes 'to': prior to the elections.

9.  
VocabularySelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Although he worked hard, he _______ to clear the test.

Correct Answer: D [failed]

Explanation:

'Although' needs an unexpected result: worked hard → failed.

10.  
SynonymSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
INTREPID

Correct Answer: B [fearless]

Explanation:

intrepid = fearless, adventurous.

11.  
SynonymSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
FRAGRANT

Correct Answer: D [sweet-smelling]

Explanation:

fragrant = having a pleasant smell.

12.  
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
SCARCE

Correct Answer: A [abundant]

Explanation:

scarce = in short supply; opposite = abundant.

13.  
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
COMPULSORY

Correct Answer: C [optional]

Explanation:

compulsory = required by a rule; opposite = optional.

14.  
IdiomSelect the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to cry over spilt milk

Correct Answer: B [to regret something that cannot be undone]

Explanation:

Spilt milk cannot be put back – crying over it means useless regret.

15.  
IdiomSelect the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to be in hot water

Correct Answer: C [to be in trouble]

Explanation:

'in hot water' = in trouble, usually for something one has done.

16.  
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who loves his or her country

Correct Answer: B [patriot]

Explanation:

patriot = one who loves and supports his or her country; a traitor betrays it.

17.  
One-word substitutionSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A substance that prevents infection by killing germs

Correct Answer: A [antiseptic]

Explanation:

antiseptic kills germs on skin or wounds; an antidote acts against a poison.

18.  
SpellingSelect the correctly spelt word.

Correct Answer: D [definitely]

Explanation:

de-FINITE-ly: the word 'finite' sits inside it.

19.  
VoiceSelect the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The cook has prepared the meal.

Correct Answer: C [The meal has been prepared by the cook.]

Explanation:

Present perfect → has been + V3; the tense must not change.

20.  
Para jumbleArrange the sentences in a logical order to form a paragraph.
P. The shopkeeper counted the coins and smiled.
Q. Little Ravi wanted to buy a gift for his mother's birthday.
R. At last he handed over the coins and asked for the blue scarf in the window.
S. For a month he saved every coin that he was given.

Correct Answer: B [QSRP]

Explanation:

Q introduces Ravi and his aim; S (saving) comes before R (paying, 'At last'); P reacts to R's coins.

21.  

Read the passage and choose the most appropriate option for each numbered blank (questions 21–25).

Cloze – A Ticket for Two

Meena and her younger brother were travelling (1) _______ train to their grandmother's village. Halfway through the journey, the ticket checker asked (2) _______ their tickets. Meena searched her bag, but the tickets were not there. Her brother (3) _______ to cry.

Just then an old woman sitting opposite them held up an envelope. 'You dropped this (4) _______ you were buying tea,' she said. Meena thanked her again and again, and the rest of the journey was (5) _______ pleasant.

Cloze – prepositionCloze – blank (1): choose the most appropriate option.

Correct Answer: A [by]

Explanation:

Means of transport without an article → 'by train'.

22.  
(Use the directions above – Q 21–25)
Cloze – prepositionCloze – blank (2): choose the most appropriate option.

Correct Answer: D [for]

Explanation:

ask for something = request it.

23.  
(Use the directions above – Q 21–25)
Cloze – grammarCloze – blank (3): choose the most appropriate option.

Correct Answer: C [began]

Explanation:

Past narrative → past simple 'began' (begun needs has/had).

24.  
(Use the directions above – Q 21–25)
Cloze – connectorCloze – blank (4): choose the most appropriate option.

Correct Answer: D [while]

Explanation:

Two actions at the same time → 'while'.

25.  
(Use the directions above – Q 21–25)
Cloze – spellingCloze – blank (5): choose the most appropriate option.

Correct Answer: B [quite]

Explanation:

'quite' (= fairly) modifies 'pleasant'; 'quiet' = silent.

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