SSCCGL english language and comprehension

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Do you............ own a copy of Shakespeare's Hamlet?

  • chance

  • chances

  • perchance

  • by chances

Solution

C.

perchance

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

A police detective often finds himself in the position of having to ........ between a lie and a truth.

  • extinguish

  • distinguish

  • finish

  • languish

Solution

B.

distinguish

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Commemorate

  • Opprobrium

  • Reproach

  • Disrepute

  • Celebrate

Solution

D.

Celebrate

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Plebiscite

  • Referendum

  • Tyranny

  • Despotism

  • Monarchy

Solution

A.

Referendum

Question
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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 have something on the brain

  • To be obsessed with something

  • To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply

  • To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem

  • To think wistfully about past life

Solution

A.

To be obsessed with something