Important Spotting Error for SSC AND Miscellaneous Questions for Ssc Cgl mains 2017 set-14

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31. He reassured to his boss (A)/ that he had no plans (B)/ to leave the company, (C)/ No error (D) A 32. The company reports (A)/ that the demand for their computers (B) /are growing ever. (C)/ No error (D) C 33. When I saw the dress, (A)/I knew it was exactly (B)/ what I had looked for. (C)/ No error (D) C 34. I promise (A)/I call you (B)/ as soon as I got home, (C)/ No error(D) C 35. I am afraid (A)/I did a mistake (B)/ in the calculation. (C)/No error (D) C 36. The number of applications has risen (A)/ this year by (B)/as many as 50%. (C)/ No error (D) C 37. 1 was driving under the bridge.(A)/ as a football (B)/ hit my window. (C)/No error (D) D 38. If you would know (A)/ what you wanted (B)/ I would help you. (C)/ No error (D) A 39. No source of energy is so cheap (A)/ as solar energy (B)/ in the present age of energy crisis. (C)/ No error (D) C 40. Last year (A)/ she was married with (B)/a businessman in Australia, (C)/ No error (D

B

41. The students could not understand (A)/why the teacher was (B)/angry upon them. (C)/ No error (D) C 42. This book (A)/ is quite different than (B)/ the previous one. (C)/No error (D) B 43. That day when they brought her back for the last time (A)/ there was many old-timers (B)/ who were shocked and fearful, (C)/ No error (D) B 44. Though the project is in its infancy (A)/ it is a progress (B)/ by the day (C)/ No error (D) C 45. Gowri told me (A)/ his name after (B)/he left, (C)/ No error (D) C 46. Opportunities like these (A)/ are not offered (B)/ on every day. (C)/ No error (D) C 47. I am completed (A)/ a course (B)/ in Spanish (C)/ No error (D) A 48. The briefing (A) will be held (B)/ between 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.(C)/ No error (D) C 49. He is empowered (A)/ to act independently (B)/ in routine matters, (C)/ No error (D) C 50. Unless you do not meet (A)/ all the requirements (B)/your application will be rejected. (C)/No error (D

A

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71. We met a lot of people at our holiday, (A) on (B) in (C) during (D) No improvement C 72. You must remind me to post the letters. (A) remember me (B) have remind me (C) have remembered me (D) No improvement D 73. People whom are outdoors for long periods of time need to protect themselves to avoid the harmful effects of too much sun. (A) who (B) how (C) whose (D) No improvement A 74. Since setting up, the club has produced so many players. (A) since its inception (B) since have been set up (C) being set up (D) No improvement A 75. The opposition members in the legislative assembly have decided to oppose any bills put forward by the ruling party, (A) keep in (B) render (C) offer (D) No improvement A 76. The department has been running this programme from the past two vears (A) for the past two years (B) since the past two years (C) the past two years (D) No improvement GIVEN D..BUT A IS CORRECT 77. She paid close attention to the man sitting besides her (A) beside to (B) beside (C) beside of (D) No improvement GIVEN A BUT I THINK B IS CORRECT. 78. I shall see him only if he agreed to bear the cost (A) agrees (B) might agree (C) had agreed (D) No improvement A 79. I can accept anything than dishonesty. (A) anything other than (B) any other thing than (C) anything more than (D) No improvement

A

80. One must obey his parents. (A) his own parents (B) parents (C) one’s parents (D) No improvement C 81. No sooner had she heard the news when she fainted(A) that she fainted (B) than she fainted (C) and she fainted (D) No improvement B 82. At the very moment they were showing signs of growing nervousness. isn't it ? (A) wasn’t it (B) weren’t it (C) weren’t they (D) No improvement C 83. One hour in the week was set aside by him for the reception of whomsoever chose to visit him. (A) whomever (B) whosoever (C) who (D) No improvement B 84. By way to introduce, he made some pertinent remarks. (A) of introduction (B) of introducing (C) to introducing (D) No improvement A 85. Sleeping, resting and fluids are the best ways to care for a cold. (A) and that drinking fluids (B) and drinking fluids (C) which drank fluids (D) No improvement B 86. Suddenly a pigeon faltered out of the rubble, (A) fluttered (B) flustered (C) frittered (D) No improvement A 87. I do not like these kind of novels. (A) this kind (B) those kind (C) this kinds (D) No improvement A 88. I hope I am going to get fever soon. (A) fear (B) feel afraid (C) doubt if (D) No improvement A 89. When we came out of the cinema, it was falling with rain. (A) pouring (B) descending (C) dropping (D) No improvement A 90. Rahul has lived in Delhi for three years when his parents came there. (A) was living (B) has been living (C) had been living (D) No improvement

C

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91. Once his crime was discovered, he had no option but to come-clean. (A) to deny the crime (B) to confess the crime (C) to accuse someone else of the crime (D) to apologize for the crime B 92. The employees were kept in the dark about the latest developments. (A) were informed after office hours (B) were informed when it was too late (C) were given secret information (D) were not informed at all D 93. When things go wrong, everyone starts passing the buck. (A) analyses the problem (B) prepares to resign (C) pays a bribe (D) blames someone else D 94. Since he had approved the proposal he had to face the music. (A) to take the blame (B) to see the positive side of things (C) to explain in detail (D) to entertain the customers A 95. She decided that she would get this job by hook or by crook. (A) by compromising or other responsibilities (B) by impressing the interviewers (C) by any means, right or wrong (D) by becoming a specialist in the field C 96. In a debate, no one is allowed to sit on the fence. (A) to avoid taking sides (B) to insult a speaker (C) to relax while others speak (D) to agree with everyone A 97. He felt like a fish out of water in social gatherings. (A) uncomfortable (B) exhausted (C) energetic (D) nervous A 98. The matter has been sorted out. (A) revised (B) supported (C) resolved (D) changed C 99. The soldiers carried out the orders of the General very effectively. (A) exited (B) executed (C) supported (D) applied  B 100. They set off by car for Mumbai late in the evening. (A) started (B) travelled (C) entered (D) resonated

A

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141. One who makes an official examination of accounts (A) Auditor (B) Accountant (C) Clerk (D) Official A 142. One who looks at the bright side of things (A) Pessimist (B) Optimist (C) Introvert (D) Extrovert B 143. A government by the officials (A) Plutocracy (B) Aristocracy (C) Bureaucracy (D) Monarchy C 144. One who offers his services without charging for it (A) Philanderer (B) Volunteer (C) Mercerary (D) Missionary B 145. One who never makes a mistake (A) Infallible (B) Incorrigible (C) Ineffable (D) Inexorable A 146. A tank where fish or water plants are kept (A) Aviary (B) Aquarium (C) Nursery (D) Sanatorium B 147. Avoiding wastage (A) Economic (B) Economical (C) Minimal (D) Optimational B 148. Sole right to make and sell some invention (A) Franchise (B) Authorize (C) Dealership (D) Patent D 149. The scientific study of living organisms (A) Biochemistry (B) Organic chemistry (C) Zoology (D) Biology C GIVEN D IS RYT 150. One who lives for more than a hundred years (A) Saint (B) Meteorologist (C) Demagogue (D) Centenarian

D

Directions (Q. 151 to 155) /Choose the word opposite meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet. 151. Brazen (A) Bashful (B) Biosterous (C) Strange (D) Uneasy A 152. Leisure (A) Toil (B) Ease (C) Rest (D) Comfort A 153. Turbulence (A) Clam (B) Anxiety (C) Strom (D) Weariness A 154. Gregarious (A) Solitary (B) Noisy (C) Rational (D) Supportive A 155. Cease (A) Persue (B) Evoke (C) Halt (D) Continue

D

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166. This shirt is _____ for me to wear. (A) not clean (B) dirtier (D) too dirty (D) so dirty GIVEN D BUT IT MUST BE C 167 _____ that 13 is an unlucky number. (A) People are believed (B) The number believes (C) People are believing (D) It is believed D 168. It is _____ who is to be blamed. (A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself A 169. The Minister assured the flood victims _____ all possible help. (A) to (B) of (C) with (D) for B 170. His father asked him to keep _____ from bad company. (A) out (B) away (C) on (D) dow

B

Directions (Q. 171 to 175) : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet. 171. Superficial (A) Sharp (B) Prosperous (C) Gorgeous (D) Shallow

D

172. Ignominy (A) Ignorance (B) Rebuke (B) Impeachment (C) Disgrace C 173. Nausea (A) Sleepiness (B) Sickness (C) Cheerfulness (D) Calmness B 174. Meagre (A) Scanty (B) Plentiful (C) Abundant (D) Copious A 175. Melodious (A) Musical (B) Poetical (C) Emotional (D) Passionate

A



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