SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 21

In the following question, a sentence /a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d).
The visitors arrived at a lucky moment.

  • an opportunistic

  • an opportunity

  • an opportune

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

an opportune

Question 22

In the following question, a sentence /a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d).
Suraj looked at Sunil with a question.

  • questioningly

  • questionably

  • wistfully

  • No improvement

Solution

A.

questioningly

Question 23

In the following question, a sentence /a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d).
The government can see scarcely any valid reason to launch in inquiry.

  • cannot scarcely see any valid reason

  • can see any valid reason scarcely

  • can scarcely see any valid reason

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

can scarcely see any valid reason

Question 24

In the following question, a sentence /a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d).
Henry is taking John for tea.

  • taking John on tea

  • taking John to tea

  • taking John at sea

  • No improvement

Solution

B.

taking John to tea

Question 25

In the following question, a sentence /a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (d).
The medicines made miracles and healed me in two days.

  • The medicines brought miracles

  • The medicines worked miracles

  • The medicine performed miracles

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

The medicine performed miracles