Memory Based Question SSC CGL

1.   U s e f u l L i n k s Memory Based Questions- SSC CGL 1

2.   U s e f u l L i n k s English Question. 1 In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase underlined in the sen- tence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ phrase. He was punished for taking French leave. 1. resigning without giving notice 2. being absent without permission 3. giving lame excuse 4. leaving without intimation Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 To take French leave is to go away, or do anything, without permission. Thus, option 2 is the best meaning of the phrase. Question. 2 What is the opposite word of Exodus? 1. Influx 2. Home-coming 3. Return 4. Restoration 5. None of the above Testbook Solution Correct Option - 1 ‘Exodus’ means to go or to departure. Here ‘influx’ means the opposite of departure i.e. arrival . So the correct antonym for the word ‘exodus’ is ‘influx’. Hence, option 1 is correct. Question. 3 Select the most appropriate antonym for the given word. BENEVOLENT 1. Assiduous 2. Malignant 3. Pessimistic 4. Scintillating Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. malignant The word 'benevolent' refers to someone that is gentle, kind and harmless. The word 'malevolent' refers to someone that is dangerous and intends to cause harm or damage Hence, the correct answer is option 2 2

3.   U s e f u l L i n k s Here's the meaning of the other words: Assiduous: Refers to someone that takes great care and effort Pessimistic: Refers to someone that always looks at the negative in things and thus always looks at the worst-case scenario Scintillating: Refers to something that is sparkly or shines brightly Question. 4 Select the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase. A hard nut to crack 1. Difficult things require extra effort 2. Difficult problem to solve 3. A problem solved effortlessly 4. To die fighting Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The literal meaning of the phrase ‘a hard nut to crack’ is a ‘difficult problem to solve or an oppo- nent that is hard to beat.’ From the given options only option 2 seems relevant the others are entirely different. Question. 5 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. A snake in the grass 1. An Important person 2. One completely foolish 3. A hidden foe 4. A scholar Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 'A snake in the grass' means 'One who feigns friendship with the intent to deceive'. From the given options, only option 3 seems relevant. The rest of the options are totally different. Usage in a sentence: Beware of Shyam because he seems to be a snake in the grass. Question. 6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. PATHETIC 1. powerful 2. pitiful 3

4.   U s e f u l L i n k s 3. plentiful 4. purposeful Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The correct answer is Option 2. The meaning of the given words: Pathetic: Arousing pity, sympathy or compassion. Powerful: Mightful, strengthful. Pitiful: feeling pity, merciful. Plentiful: Existing in large number or ample amount. Purposeful: having purpose; intentional. Therefore, out of given alternatives, the word 'pitiful' gives the same meaning as the given word. Question. 7 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Penitence 1. sterile 2. approval 3. deter 4. remorse Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The word ‘penitence’ means ‘the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance’. The meanings of the words are: Sterile=> not able to produce children or young. Approval=> the action of approving something. Deter=> discourage Remorse=> sadness Thus option 2 is the correct antonym. Question. 8 Select the segment of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error'. The prime minister along with his Cabinet colleagues have been welcomed by the Chief Minister at the formal ceremony held in the capital of the state. 1. ceremony held in the capital of the state 2. by the Chief Minister at the formal 3. The prime minister along with his Cabinet colleagues have been welcomed 4. No error 4

5.   U s e f u l L i n k s Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The prime minister along with his Cabinet colleagues have been welcomed. Whenever- First subject + along with, in addition to, like, unlike, followed by, dominated by + second subject + verb is used according to the first subject + object. This structure should be followed by this particular statement. HAVE should be replaced with HAS for making the sentence grammatically correct. The correct sentence will be- The prime minister along with his Cabinet colleagues has been welcomed by the Chief Minister at the formal ceremony held in the capital of the state. Question. 9 In the passage below, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for each blank out of the four alternatives. The ___(A)___age is the age of machines. From the ___(B)___the Industrial Revolution began in Eu- rope Man’s life has been changing ___(C)___many ways. At first the change was ___(D)___. Now machines have become ___(E)___ of our daily lives. Which word fits the blank labelled (D)? 1. slow 2. steady 3. fast 4. stagnant Testbook Solution Correct Option - 1 It is clear if we read the complete sentence that it wants to convey that the initial rate of this change was less, and then it gradually acquired momentum. Therefore, the word most suited to convey this meaning would be the first option, ‘slow’. Question. 10 Which word fits the blank labelled (A)? 1. modern 2. new 3. civilized 4. present Testbook Solution Correct Option - 1 The option most suited in the context would be modern. ‘New’ can clearly be eliminated, ‘civilized’ too does not hold much ground in this context. ‘Present’ could have been a possibility, but present refers to the current age only, whereas machines have been in use for more than 200 years. Hence, ‘modern’ is the term best suited in this context. 5

6.   U s e f u l L i n k s Question. 11 Which word fits the blank labelled (E)? 1. component 2. part 3. necessity 4. support Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 All of the other given options, if used in the sentence would require the use of article ‘a’ before them, which is not present in the sentence. Only ‘part’ works without the article as well. Hence, it is the correct answer. Question. 12 Which word fits the blank labelled (C)? 1. into 2. to 3. in 4. with Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 The required preposition here is one that will denote the relationship between change and ways. The preposition most suitable to indicate this relationship will be ‘in’. Question. 13 Which word fits the blank labelled (B)? 1. birth 2. time 3. beginning 4. start Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 It is absolutely clear that none of the other options, if used in the sentence would be grammatically correct. Hence, the correct answer is ‘time’. Question. 14 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Scintillating 1. Mercurial 2. Perturb 3. Iridescent 6

7.   U s e f u l L i n k s 4. Imperious Testbook Solution Correct Option - 3 The meanings of the given words are: Iridescent: showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles. Mercurial: subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. Perturb: make someone anxious. Scintillating: sparkling or shining brightly. Imperious: arrogant and domineering. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer. Question. 15 Which word is most opposite in meaning to the given word. Obligatory 1. Voluntary 2. Closed 3. Choice 4. Simple Testbook Solution Correct Option - 1 ‘Voluntary’ means to do something out of free will.‘Obligatory’ means to do something as an or- der or rule. This makes them exact opposites. ‘Closed’ means not open, 'choice’ means to have options and ‘simple’ means easily understood. Question. 16 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Something that cannot be heard 1. inevitable 2. inaudible 3. illegible 4. incomprehensible Testbook Solution Correct Option - 2 The correct answer is Option 2. The meaning of the given options: Inevitable: impossible to avoid or prevent. Inaudible: Unable to be heard or not loud. Illegible: Not clear enough to be read Incomprehensible: impossible or very difficult to understand. Therefore, the correct one word substitution is 'Inaudible'. 7

8.   U s e f u l L i n k s Question. 17 In the following question out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Phrase/Idiom. Come hell or high water 1. Scared about future 2. Dramatic change in a given time frame 3. In real need of help 4. Obstacle or hurdles Testbook Solution Correct Option - 4 Come hell or high water means to face any possible obstacle. So option 4 is the correct answer. Eg: Come hell or high water you make sure that you reach the project site on time. 8