SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 46

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct form.
'Oh! how foolish I have been in money matters!'



  • He confessed regretfully that he had been very foolish in money matters.

  • He confessed to himself that he is being very foolish in money matters.

  • He exclaimed regretfully that he was very foolish in money matters.

  • He expressed with regret that he could be so foolish in money matters.

Solution

A.

He confessed regretfully that he had been very foolish in money matters.

Question 47

In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct form.
He wished me respectfully and told that he had come to join the office.



  • He said to me, "Good morning, Sir! I have come to join the office."

  • He said to me, "Good morning, Sir! I'll join the office today."

  • He said, "Good morning Sir! I want to join the office.

  • He said to me, "Good morning, Sir! I'm here to join the office."

Solution

A.

He said to me, "Good morning, Sir! I have come to join the office."

Question 48

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Too willing to obey other people

  • sublimate

  • subjugate

  • subaltern

  • subservient

Solution

D.

subservient

Question 49

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
A person extremely desirous of money

  • miser

  • avaricious

  • fervent

  • extravagant

Solution

B.

avaricious

Question 50

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
An error or misprint in printing or writing

  • agenda

  • axiom

  • erratum

  • jargon

Solution

C.

erratum