SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 16

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'.
John decided to go to the Advocate General to clear his name of the accusation.

  • to wash his name

  • to clean his name

  • to cleared his name

  • No improvement

Solution

D.

No improvement

Question 17

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'.
They were being commanded to wait till the signal was given.

  • commanded

  • given command

  • command

  • No improvement

Solution

A.

commanded

Question 18

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'.
He could not be able to think logically because of his illness.

  • cannot be able

  • can be unable

  • was not able

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

was not able

Question 19

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'.
River Damodar in West Bengal carry the effluents from the Durgapur Industrial complex for miles.

  • carried the effluents

  • carries the effluents

  • carries the effluence

  • No improvement

Solution

B.

carries the effluents

Question 20

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'.
He bowed down at the altar.

  • next to the altar

  • infront of the altar

  • before the altar

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

before the altar