SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 16

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The book provides an overview of European wines that should prove inviting to both the virtual ............. and the experienced connoisseur.

  • prodigal

  • novice

  • zealot

  • glutton

Solution

B.

novice

Question 17

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The Sun is shining brightly, please ............ the light.

  • put off

  • put out

  • take off

  • put on

Solution

B.

put out

Question 18

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
This practice was brought ............. to prevent certain abuses.

  • about

  • in

  • down

  • off

Solution

B.

in

Question 19

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
This package was supposed .............. yesterday.

  • to have been delivered

  • to deliver

  • to be delivering

  • not to be delivered

Solution

B.

to deliver

Question 20

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Her true feelings manifested themselves in her sarcastic remarks, only then was her .......... revealed.

  • sweetness

  • bitterness

  • sarcasm

  • charm

Solution

B.

bitterness