Important spotting Error for SSC AND miscellaneous Questions for ssc cgl mains 2017 set-10

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Directions (Q. 31 to 50): Some parts of the
sentences have errors and some have none.
Find out which part of a sentence has an error
and answer corresponding to the appropriate
letter (A, B, C). If there is no error corresponding
to (D) in the Answer- Sheet.
31. Latha works hard (A) / lest (B)/ she may
fail, (C) / No error (D)

31. (C) Use ‘might’ in place of ‘may’.
Lest – might.given.. but it should be,, lest+should is ryt according to ssc 

32. If you had invited me (A) / I would attend
(B) / your marriage, (C) / No error (D)

32. (B) Use ‘would have attended’ in place of
‘would attend’.  

33. No sooner (A)/had the talks failed (B)/ when
the war began, (C) / No error (D)

33. (C) Use ‘than’ in place of ‘when’.
No sooner = than  

34. Had he come to the office that day, (A) / he
would know that (B) / he was about to be
transferred on promotion to the Regional
office. (C) / No error (D)

34. (B) Use ‘would have known’ in place of
‘would know’

35. He was (A) /accused for (B) / stealing a
watch, (C) / No error (D)

35. (B) Use ‘of’ in place of ‘for’.

36. I am not going to revoke the punishment
(A)/ recommended for him by the
Disciplinary Committee (B) / of the College
until he does not apologise for his
misbehave. (C) / No error (D)

36. (C) Use ‘until he apologises’ in place of ‘until
he does not apologises’.
Don’t use ‘not’ with ‘until  

37. The principal forbade us (A) / not to use (B)/
the entire central hall, (C)/ No error (D)

37. (B) Use ‘to use’ in place of ‘not to use’. Don’t
use ‘not’ with ‘forbade’.

38. We are (A) / looking forward (B) / to see you.
(C) / No error (D)

38. (C) Use ‘to seeing you’ in place of ‘to see
you’. After ‘looking forward to’ we use
‘gerund’ form of verb.  

39. Math (A)/is his (B)/most toughest subject.
(C) / No error (D)

39. (C) Remove ‘most’ before ‘toughest’.

40. He didn’t say that (A) / he will bring the
books tomorrow, (B) / did he ? (C) / No error (D)

40. (B) Use ‘he would bring the books the next
day’ in place of ‘he will bring the books
tomorrow’  

41. Linguistics (A) / are (B) / my favourite
subject, (C) / No error (D)

41. (B) Use ‘is’ in place of ‘are’.

42. It is raining (A) / since 8 o’clock (B) / this
morning, (C) / No error (D)

42. (A) Use ‘it has been raining’ in place of ‘it
is raining’ because the sentence is in
present perfect continuous tense.

43. He has (A) / no affection (B) / with any body,
(C) / No error (D)

43. (C) Use ‘for anybody’ in place of ‘with
anybody’. Affection for someone.

44. Neither Ravi nor his brother (A) / is willing
to shoulder the responsibility (B)/ of caring
for their old parent. (C)/ No error (D)

44. (C) Use ‘his old parents’ in place of ‘their
old parent’.

45. After my son had searched (A)/ for an hour
(B)/ he realized that his pen had been laying
on the table. (C) /No error (D)

45. (C) ‘lying on the table’ in place of ‘laying
on the table’. 

46. He teaches (A) / us English, (B)/ isn’t it ?
(C) / No error (D)

46. (C) Use ‘doesn’t he’ in place of ‘isn’t he’.

47. A person is sometimes (A) / accused of a
crime (B) / which they did not commit. (C)/
No error (D)

47. (C) Use ‘he’ in place of ‘they’. Because the
subject is ‘a person’  

48. No samples of the dead animals (A) / were
sent (B)/ for analysis. (C) / No error (D)

48. (D) No error.  

49. By all standards (A) he is a best soldier (B) /
our military school has ever producer. (C) /
No error (D)

49. (B) Use ‘the best’ in place of ‘a best’ use ‘the’
before superlative degree of adjective  

50. It was her (A)/ who suggested that you be
at the door (B)/ to welcome each produced. (C)/
No error (D)

50. (A) Use ‘It was she’ in place of ‘It was her’.Rule : It + Any form of Be + Subject form
of pronoun



Directions (Q. 71 to 90) : A part of the sentence
is bold letter. Below are given alternatives to
the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may
improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative. In case no improvement is needed
your answer is (D).
71. Once a new book is received at a library, it
has to be [itemised].
(A) recorded (B) catalogued
(C) identified (D) No improvement

B

72. The court carried out [judicious] examination
of the evidence.
(A) deliberate (B) scrupulous
(C) considerate (D) No improvement

B

73. In order to learn to speak properly, it is
necessary to take [elocution] lessons.
(A) recitation (B) therapeutic
(C) language (D) No improvement

D

74. Despite the assurances of gopd faith, people
could not read [along] the lines.
(A) between (B) through
(C) on (D) No improvement

A

75. The two trade unions knew that they would
overcome the opposition if they [intermixed]
their policies.
(A) consolidated (B) co-ordinated
(C) interfused (D) No improvement

B

76. The arm was so badly injured that he [had]
it amputated.
(A) should have (B) must have
(C) had to have (D) No improvement

C

77. I [will] be very busy lately.
(A) should be (B) have been
(C) would be (D) No improvement

B 78.A doctor appointed as an engineer would prove a square peg [into] around hole, (A) on (B) to

(C) in (D) No improvement

C

79.When he landed in Britain in AD 75, the
Roman leader knew his troops had the
[soldierly] advantage.
(A) strategic (B) militaristic
(C) warlike (D) No improvement

A

80. Early African explorers found that they had to [penetrate] the thick jungle as they went further inland, (A) attack (B) destroy (C) intrude (D) No improvement

B

81.You need not [be lying] when the judge asked
you where you were when the crime was
committed.
(A) have told a lie
(B) have told lie
(C) tell a lie
(D) No improvement  

A

82.Night clubs are open [far into the night.]
(A) into far night
(B) into the night far
(C) far into night
(D) No improvement

D

83.When the life-boat was about to capsize, the

Captain advised, ‘.lamp, comrades ! It’s [for
everyone himself.]
(A) everyone for himself
(B) each look for himself
(C) for himself each one
(D) No improvement

A

84.As the Principle, he should have given
precise instructions, [ought he] ?

(A) oughtn’t he . (B) wouldn’t he (C) shouldn’t he. (D) No improvement

C

85.

England has so been famous [for] her playwrights. (A) since (B) long

(C) ever (D) No improvement  

B

86.Most people thought that movies were just
a [lasting] novelty.

(A) permanent (B) passing

(C) growing (D) No improvement  

B

87.We visit zoo to [enjoy] ourselves,

(A) amuse (B) inform

(C) delight (D) No improverent  

D

88.The ants are said to have trails which are
used by other ants for [taking] food.

(A) attracting (B) receiving (C) transporting (D) No improvement

C

89.

If you are born into a family where prestige matters [less] than anything else, there is little chance of realising your dream. (A) more (B) lesser (C) lower (D) No improvemen

A

90.The origin of ice-cream dates back [from]nearly half-a-century. (A) to (B) into

(C) by (D) No improvement

A

Directions (Q. 91 to 100) : Four alternatives
are given for the Idiom/Phrase bold in the
sentence. Choose the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and
mark it in the Answer-Sheet.

91. The students [took to heels] as they saw the principal (A) ran away (B) moved back (C) put on the shoes (D) put off the shoes

A

92. The crowd was [up in arms] when the Minister was caught in a scam, (A) angry (B) supporting (C) help (D) pained A 93. I really [fail to see the reason] why he should be helped when he does not need it. (A) do not accept to judge (B) do not accept to understand (C) failure to know (D) failure to learn B 94. Behind closed doors.(A) Some act done privately (B) Someone behind the doors (C) Some private task done by someone (D) Act of closing the door A 95. There was [neck to neck] competition for the post. (A) competently capable (B) hold challenges by neck (C) be in close competition (D) contest is very high C 96. It is not so easy; it is a [Gordian knot.](A) big project (B) ordinary project (C) difficult job (D) easy job C 97. Today is a [red letter day ] for my aunt as her anniversary fails today. (A) special day (B) red day (C) busy day (D) hectic day A 98. I had a [close shave] today when my scooter skidded. (A) a nightmare (B) a narrow escape (C) a reward (D) an accident B 99. An axe to grind(A) To keep work pending till the last time (B) To go from one end to the other with success (C) To plan to confront a person one is angry with (D) To be ready for a tough day ahead

C

100. To save one’s skin(A) To protect oneself (B) To nourish someone (C) To protect skin using antiseptic (D) To make counter-attack

A

Directions (Q. 146 to 155) : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate oval in the Answer-Sheet.146 Cut or tear into long thin pieces— (A) Chop (B) Saw (C) Slice (D) Shred D 147. A small, fast, continuous shaking movement— (A) Vibration (B) Distillation (C) Oscillation (D) Permutation A 148. A container for storing film— (A) Casket (B) Distillation (C) Canister (D) Permutation C 149. A large fire that is caused by bombs— (A) Firestorm (B) Firewall (C) Firetrap (D) Firelighter A 150. One who easily gives up his party or principles— (A) Turncoat (B) Turnround (C) Turntake (D) Turnover A 151. Animals living in water— (A) Tadpole (B) Aqueous (C) Aquatic (D) Herbivores C 152. One who always looks at the bright side of things— (A) Egoist (B) Pacifist (C) Pessimist (D) Optimist

D

153. One who always talks about himself— (A) Introvert (B) Garrulous (C) Egoist (D) Egotist D 154. Speaking one’s thoughts aloud to oneself— (A) Monologue (B) Soliloquy (C) Chorus (D) Dialogue B 155. One who studies and collects coins— (A) Numismatist (B) Numerologist (C) Nihilist (D) Patrician A FILLERS 156.He works hard by day and sleeps soundly at night with _____ clear conscience. (A) a (B) an (C) the (D) None of the above A 157. The lights went out while we _____ the examination. (A) were taken (B) are taken (C) were taking (D) are taking C 158.The exact reasons for their _____ disagreement yet to be made public. (A) are (B) is (C) had (D) was A 159.The firm has been dealing _____ luxury goods for more than two decades. (A) in (B) with (C) out (D) on A 160. She _____ in Delhi for two years but has not seen the India Gate. (A) is lived (B) had lived (C) has been living (D) has lived C Directions: In question nos. 161 to 165, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and blacken the appropriate rectangle in the Answer- Sheet.161. VAGUE (A) Accurate (B) Sharp (C) Precise (D) Actual C 162. HARMONY (A) Disagreement (B) Melody (C) Confusion (D) Discord D 163. He did it purposely. (A) Half-heartedly (B) Timidly (C) Unintentionally(D) Hesitatingly C 164. GUILTY (A) Innocent (B) Ignorant (C) Irreverent (D) Immature A 165. BRAVE (A) Sorry (B) Bold (C) Timid (D) Boisterous C Directions : In question nos. 166 to 170, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.166. PAUCITY (A) Sincerity (B) Shortfall (C) Publicity (D) Downfall B 167. AVERT (A) Hide (B) Obey (C) Excuse (D) Avoid D 168. PENSIVE (A) Careless (B) Thoughtful (C) Penitent (D) Unattached B 169. CORDIAL (A) Smooth (B) Friendly (C) Sophisticated (D) Reserved B 170. PROVISIONAL (A) Casual (B) Lucky (C) Visible (D) Temporary D Directions : In question nos. 171 to 175, groups of four words are given. In each group one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word and mark it in your Answer-Sheet.171. (A) Misdemenour (B) Manoeuvre (C) Begining (D) Chameloon B 172. (A) Irrepairable (B) Irreparable (C) Irrepairable (D) Irepairable B 173. (A) Superfluous (B) Superflous (C) Superfluos (D) Supperflous A 174. (A) Capracious (B) Auspicious (C) Fallicious (D) Dalicious B 175. (A) Inefable (B) Inaccesible (C) Infallible (D) Invinscible C

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