SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 26

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 student's interest was raised by an article he had read.

  • quickened

  • multiplied

  • increased

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

increased

Question 27

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).
This telephone number is not existing.

  • has not existed

  • has not been existing

  • does not exist

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

does not exist

Question 28

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).
Would it be impertinent to ask why you are leaving?

  • if asking why you are leave

  • for asking why you are leave

  • to asking why you are leave

  • No improvement

Solution

D.

No improvement

Question 29

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).
We have to know that we can achieve things slowly and gradually, not overnight.

  • would know that

  • had to know that

  • must know that

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

must know that

Question 30

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).
Rajesh's ability to use the local language surprised me.

  • knowing of

  • confidence with

  • familiarity with

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

familiarity with