SSCCGL english language and comprehension

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To hit the nail on the head

  • To take out frustration by beating a person

  • To make a wrong decision

  • To find exactly the right answer

  • To unwittingly fall into a trap

Solution

C.

To find exactly the right answer

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SSCCGLENEL12018632

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

On thin ice

  • To keep failing after repeated efforts

  • To endure a harsh winter

  • To keep one's cool even in  tough situation

  • In a precarious or risky situation

Solution

D.

In a precarious or risky situation

Question
SSCCGLENEL12018633

Improve the bold part of the sentence.

All was surprising to find that he was not with them.

  • was surprised

  • were surprised

  • is surprised

  • No improvement

Solution

B.

were surprised

Question
SSCCGLENEL12018634

Improve the bold part of the sentence.

Read in order become wise.

  • to have to be 

  • to have become

  • to become

  • No improvement

Solution

C.

to become

Question
SSCCGLENEL12018635

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Showing strong feeling

  • Meek

  • Vehement

  • Apathetic

  • Impotent

Solution

B.

Vehement