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given sentence are specific and we generally use the definite

SENTENCEIMPROVEMENT article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘the
laws pertaining’ is the most appropriate answer.
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.313.] Select the most appropriate option
to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. Sol.4.(d) An innovative
If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no ‘More’ must be removed as there is no comparison in this
improvementrequired’. sentence. Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘an’ as we use
‘an’ before words starting with a vowel sound (an apple, an
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 umbrella, an MBA). Hence, ‘an innovative’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q.1. I decided to call out to various bookstores in the area to see
if any of them had the book I needed. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
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(a) call on (b) No substitution required (c) call around (d) call off Q.5. I will definitely return your notes at Saturday evening.
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Q.2. This lesser known heritage building is so beautiful as the (a) returned your notes on (b) returning your notes at
RedF ort. (c) No improvement required (d) return your notes by
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(a) This less known heritage building is much beautiful than the Q.6. My sister resembles to my mother a lot in looks and in
Red Fort. temperament.
(b) This heritage building is as beautiful as the Red Fort. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(c) This lesser known heritage building is very much beautiful as (a) is resembling to (b) resembles
the Red Fort. (c) has resemblance to (d) No improvement
(d) This lesser known heritage building is as much beautiful as
Q.7. Effective communication is a skill that can significant
the Red Fort.
enhance your personal and professional life.
Q.3. Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
the parts may contain an error. Select the option that rectifies (a) which can significant enhanced
the error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your (b) No improvement required
answer. (c) which can significantly enhancing
It was the home minister of the country who took the decision to (d) which can significantly enhance
change a laws pertaining to migration of people from one state
Q.8. We have received no information so far to the main island.
to another.
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(a) No improvement required (b) so farther from
(a) No error (b) an home minister
(c) so far from (d) such far from
(c) the migration (d) the laws pertaining
Q.9. When he was falsely accused of embezzlement, he was
Q.4. Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of
beside himself in anger.
them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as
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options with some changes. Select the option that correctly
(a) No improvement (b) he went beside himself
rectifies the error.
(c) he were beside himself (d) he was besides himself
The film received critical acclaim for being a more innovative
movie of the year. Q.10. She is married with a rich businessman and has enough
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) money to splurge on luxuries.
(a) Film receives (b) Acclaim at (c) In the year (d) An innovative SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) has marriage with (b) is married to
Solutions :- (c) has married with (d) No improvement

Sol.1.(c) call around Q.11. Sherpas have prospered and come along the way from
The phrasal verb ‘call around’ means to phone different people being just porters to becoming mountaineers.
or places. The given sentence states that I decided to make SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
phone calls to various bookstores in the area to see if any of (a) are coming along (b) come all along
them had the book I needed. Hence, ‘call around’ is the most (c) No improvement (d) come a long way
appropriate answer.
Q.12. You have a lot of coconut trees in your village, do you?
Sol.2.(d) This lesser known heritage building is as much SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
beautiful as the Red Fort. (a) have you? (b) don’t you?
‘So…as’ is used with ‘not’ to show that two things are not equal. (c) don’t they? (d) No improvement required
‘As…as’ or ‘As much… as’ is used to show that two things are
Q.13. By next summer, I will have completed my internship and
equal in certain respects. According to option (d), the lesser
will have returned to school.
known building and the Red fort are equally beautiful. Hence,
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option (d) has the correct sentence.
(a) No improvement required (b) have returned to school.
Sol.3.(d) the laws pertaining (c) will return to school. (d) returned to school.
Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’. The ‘laws’ mentioned in the
Q.14. Tomorrow, they will be take a flight to their dream vacation
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destination. ‘will have’ is a helping verb of future perfect tense and has been
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) used for both verbs (‘completed’ and ‘returned’). Hence, ‘returned
(a) will taking a flight (b) be taking a flight to school’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) No improvement required (d) will be taking a flight
Sol.14.(d) will be taking a flight
Q.15. As bombs keep falling on Gaza, hundreds of thousands of ‘Will be / shall be + Ving’ is the correct grammatical structure of
children have been order to flee their homes. Future continuous tense. Hence, ‘will be taking (Ving) a flight’ is
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) the most appropriate answer.
(a) have been ordered to flee (b) have been ordered fleeing
(c) No improvement required (d) has been ordered to flee Sol.15.(a) have been ordered to flee
‘Subject + has/have + been + V3’ is the correct grammatical
Q.16. The pollution level ought to keep under control. structure for passive voice of Present perfect tense. ‘Ordered’ is
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) the correct third form of ‘order’. Hence, ‘have been ordered(V3) to
(a) No improvement required (b) ought to be keeping flee’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) ought to be kept (d) ought to have kept
Sol.16.(c) ought to be kept under
Passive voice is used when the action is performed upon the
Solutions :-
subject, not by the subject. ‘Ought to + be + V3’ is the correct
passive form. Hence, ‘ought to be kept(V3) under’ is the most
Sol.5.(d) return your notes by
appropriate answer.
Preposition ‘by’ is used to indicate a deadline or a specific time
before which the action will be completed. The given sentence
states that the notes will be returned by evening. Hence, ‘return SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2
your notes by’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.17. This is the challenge task I have ever encountered.
Sol.6.(b) resembles SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
The verb ‘resembles’ does not take the preposition ‘to’ after it. (a) more challenging (b) most challenging
Hence, ‘resembles’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) challenging (d) much challenging

Sol.7.(d) which can significantly enhance Q.18. Ashoka was not only a great warrior but also a very wiser
The given sentence needs an adverb(significantly) to modify the ruler.
verb (enhance) and not an adjective (significant). Hence, ‘which SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
can significantly enhance’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) more wise (b) No correction required (c) wisest (d) wise

Sol.8.(c) so far from Q.19. Cinema provides the most universal entertainment.
‘From’ is used with ‘receive’ to indicate the source destination or SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
sender. In the given sentence, ‘the main island’ is the source (a) No correction required (b) a universal
destination from which no information has been received so far. (c) an universal (d) more universal
Hence, ‘so far from’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.20. He is taller and most handsome than his friend.
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‘Be beside oneself’ is a phrase which means to be in an (a) very more (b) more (c) the more (d) the most
extremely emotional state. The given sentence states that the
person was in an extreme state of anger. Hence, option (a) is the Solutions :-
most appropriate answer.
Sol.17.(b) most challenging
Sol.10.(b) is married to
Definite article ‘the’ is used for a specific or particular thing and
‘To’ is used after the verb ‘married’ in the passive voice. Hence,
before a superlative degree adjective. ‘Most challenging’ is the
'is married to' is the most appropriate answer.
correct superlative degree of ‘challenging’. Hence, ‘most
Sol.11.(d) come a long way challenging’ is the most appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘come a long way’ means to make significant
Sol.18.(d) wise
progress or improvement. The given sentence states that
‘Very’ is a positive adverb and takes a positive degree adjective
Sherpas have prospered and made significant progress from
after it. Hence, ‘wise’ is the most appropriate answer.
being just porters to becoming mountaineers. Hence, ‘come a
long way’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.19.(b) a universal
There are some adjectives that can not be written in
Sol.12.(b) don’t you?
comparative or superlative degree. These adjectives are called
According to the “Question Tag rule”, if the statement is positive,
absolute or non-gradable adjectives. Some examples are
the question tag will be negative & Vice-versa. However, the
universal, absolute, complete, perfect, empty, full, etc. Hence, ‘a
sentence and the question tag must be in the same tense.
universal’ is the most appropriate answer.
Similarly, the given sentence is positive so the question tag will
be negative(don’t). Hence, ‘don’t you?’ is the most appropriate Sol.20.(b) more
answer. If two or more adjectives are joined with a conjunction, these
adjectives are written in the same degree. In the given sentence,
Sol.13.(d) returned to school
‘and’ joins two adjectives, out of which one is comparative
If two or more verbs are of the same tense then the helping verb
degree(taller). Therefore, the second adjective will also be
is written only once before the first verb. In the given sentence,
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written in comparative degree. ‘More handsome’ is the correct (b) proximate from capital of MP, Bhopal
comparative degree of ‘handsome’. Hence, ‘more’ is the most (c) near from the city capital of MP, Bhopal
appropriate answer. (d) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal

Q.31. Kiran's teacher was doubtful on her success.

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(a) doubtful beyond (b) doubtful of
Q.21. Lots of kids (was visualised) crossing the road when the
(c) doubtful in (d) doubtful off
bus arrived.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) Q.32. Harry is the one sitting on the corner.
(a) have been seen (b) was seen SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) are seen (d) were seen (a) in (b) No substitution required (c) onto (d) upon

Q.22. The use of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides began Q.33. The Board of Film Analysts vituperated the novice
after the Green Revolution. Indonesian film-maker and cancelled its nomination for the
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 'Golden Globe Award'.
(a) A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
(b) The custom of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides (a) dealt in a delicate and polite manner
(c) Consumption of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides (b) recognised and praised the talent of
(d) The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides (c) censured with harsh and abusive language
(d) lamented the untimely death of
Q.23. Her paintings are way better then her sketches.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) Q.34. Naina is leaving and I am think to apply for her job.
(a) more (b) No substitution required (c) than (d) off SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) thinking about apply (b) thinking on applying
Q.24. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite
(c) thinking about applying (d) thinking in applying
article.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) Q.35. Malati has a difficult job, but she does it good.
(a) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
and an Fiat. (a) nice (b) best (c) better (d) well
(b) There are three cars parked outside: an Mercedes, a Jaguar
and a Fiat. Q.36. He travelled the whole world, but found piece at home.
(c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
and a Fiat. (a) No substitution required (b) prize (c) peach (d) Peace
(d) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar
Q.37. Farmers have harvested wheat by using whatever labour
and a Fiat.
that was available to them.
Q.25. He is faster than smarter. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) by using dispersed labour (b) by using amalgamated labour
(a) more fast than smart (b) faster than being smart (c) by using united labour (d) by using limited labour
(c) fast than smart (d) No substitution
Q.38. You can become confident to speak English within one
Q.26. The Taj Mahal is one of the much popular seven wonders year.
of the world. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) convinced to speaking (b) confident in speaking
(a) much more (b) more (c) most (d) No substitution required (c) reassured of speaking (d) assured of speaking

Q.27. She trusted her husband but he stabbed her in the neck Q.39. The unexpected turn beside the project put the company
when he usurped her inheritance. in a big financial crisis.
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(a) snapped her in the neck (b) stabbed her in the back (a) No substitution required (b) between the project
(c) stabbed her with a fork (d) stabbed her prospects (c) until the project (d) in the project

Q.28. I like to read books, but my brother prefers to watching Q.40. Politics and money go together in this country.
movies. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) go holding hands (b) go hand in hand
(a) No substitution (b) to watch (c) in watching (d) on watching (c) go arm in arm (d) No substitution required

Q.29. This case is serious. You need to look into this matter; Q.41. The decision to engage in an armed conflict is tacit.
otherwise, the situation will get out of control soon. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) regretted by everyone (b) ineffective completely
(a) look after (b) No substitution (c) look up (d) look at (c) incomprehensible for some (d) implied without being stated

Q.30. The village Seoni is located 113 km away from the capital Q.42. The cat climbed a tree and perched itself on a branch.
city of MP, Bhopal. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) perked (b) perished (c) No substitution required (d) parched
(a) adjacent from city capital of MP, Bhopal
Q.43. Fifty rupees feels too much for such a pen.
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SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) “One of the + Superlative degree adjective + Plural Subject” is
(a) seems (b) looks (c) price (d) minds grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the
best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst phones,
Q.44. Despite of an injury, he won the match. etc. Hence, ‘most’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) In spite off (b) Despite Sol.27.(b) stabbed her in the back
(c) In despite of (d) No substitution required ‘Stabbed her in the back’ is the correct idiom that means to be
unfaithful or disloyal to. The given sentence states that she
Q.45. Lily has dedicate her life towards becoming a doctor. trusted her husband but he was unfaithful to her when he
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) usurped her inheritance. Hence, ‘stabbed her in the back’ is the
(a) No improvement required (b) is dedicate most appropriate answer.
(c) has dedicated (d) had dedicate
Sol.28.(b) to watch
Q.46. Health insurance are important today since anyone can We generally use an infinitive(V1) with the preposition ‘to’. Hence,
face a medical emergency without warning. ‘to watch’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) was important (b) is important Sol.29.(b) No substitution.
(c) has been important (d) will be important The given sentence is grammatically correct.

Q.47. It was a quite afternoon, so Dan decided to take a nap. Sol.30.(d) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘Far’ means situated at a distance or away from a place. Hence,
(a) a quiet (b) an quite (c) No substitution required (d) an quiet ‘far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Q.48. People say different things at different times.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.31.(b) doubtful of
(a) say diverse things at different times ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used after the word ‘doubtful’. Hence,
(b) says whimsical things at different times ‘doubtful of’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) should say fanciful things at different times
(d) says delectable things at different times Sol.32.(a) in
‘In’ is used to indicate the location or position of an object or a
person. Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘corner’ is the position of
Solutions :-
Harry. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.21.(d) were seen Sol.33.(c) Vituperated - censured with harsh and abusive
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular language.
subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always
takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘lots of kids’ is a plural Sol.34.(c) thinking about applying
subject that will take ‘were’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘were seen’ is ‘Am’ is a helping verb of Present Continuous Tense and
the most appropriate answer. ‘is/am/are + Ving’ is the correct grammatical structure. ‘About’ is
used to introduce the topic or subject of discussion or
Sol.22.(d) The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides consideration. Also, we always use a gerund (Ving) after a
‘Use’ means the act of utilizing something for a specific purpose preposition. Hence, ‘thinking(Ving) about applying(Ving)’ is the
while ‘Usage’ means the customary or habitual manner in which most appropriate answer.
something is utilized. Hence, ‘The usage of chemicals,
insecticides and pesticides’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.35.(d) well
The given sentence needs an adverb(well) to modify the
Sol.23.(c) than meaning of the verb ‘does’, not an adjective(good). Hence, ‘well’
‘Than’ is used to compare the qualities between two things. In is the most appropriate answer.
the given sentence, her paintings are being compared to her
sketches. Hence, ‘than’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.36.(d) peace
‘Piece’ means a portion of an object or a material while ‘peace’
Sol.24.(c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a means a state of being calm and free from any kind of worry or
Jaguar and a Fiat.(Correct) disturbance.The word ‘peace’ makes the sentence meaningful.
(a) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar Hence, ‘peace’ is the most appropriate answer.
and an Fiat.(Incorrect Article)
(b) There are three cars parked outside: an Mercedes, a Jaguar Sol.37.(d) by using limited labour
and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article) ‘Limited’ means a small quantity or number of something. The
(d) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar given sentence states that farmers have harvested their wheat
and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article) by using a small number of labourers. Hence, ‘by using limited
labour’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.25.(a) more fast than smart
When there is a comparison between two qualities of a single Sol.38.(b) confident in speaking
person or thing, we do not use normal comparative degree. E.g.- ‘In’ is used after the word ‘confident’ to show the specific area or
more smart than beautiful(not ‘smarter than beautiful’). Similarly, subject in which someone is confident. Hence, ‘confident in
the given sentence compares two qualities, ‘fast’ and ‘smart’. speaking’ is the most appropriate answer.
Hence, ‘more fast and smart’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.39.(d) in the project
Sol.26.(c) most ‘In’ is used to indicate involvement while ‘beside’ is used to show
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that two things are close to each other. The given passage talks (b) still further back into barbarism
about the impact of unexpected change in the project. Hence, (c) No improvement required
‘in the project’ is the most appropriate answer. (d) still a little farther into barbarism

Sol.40.(b) Go hand in hand - go together. Q.53. He said that I have finished my work.
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Sol.41.(d) Tacit - implied without being stated. (a) he had finished his work (b) he has finished his work
Sol.42.(c) No substitution required (c) I had finished my work (d) he was finished his work
The given sentence is grammatically correct. Q.54. Many great people born in that small village.
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‘Feels’ is used for the sense of touch or emotion and ‘seems’ is (a) was born (b) No substitution required (c) is born (d) were born
used to show what something appears to be. The word ‘seems’ Q.55. It is true that learning English is essential for professionals
makes the sentence meaningful. Hence, ‘seems’ is the most to survived the national and international competitions.
appropriate answer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
Sol.44.(b) Despite (a) to be survive (b) having to survive
‘Despite’ means in spite of and it doesn't take any preposition (c) No improvement required (d) for surviving
with it. Hence, ‘Despite’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.56. Peer pressure is bound to effect most of us both positively
Sol.45.(c) has dedicated and negatively.
“Has/Have/Had + V3(third form of the verb)” is the correct SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)
grammatical structure. However, the third form of ‘dedicate’ is (a) to invoke most of us (b) to affect most of us
‘dedicated’. Hence, ‘has dedicated(V3)’ is the most appropriate (c) to impede most of us (d) to prompt most of us
answer. Q.57. The pandemic has challenged education systems to
Sol.46.(b) is important ensure learning continuity, substantially increasing the demands
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular placed on teachers.
subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘Health insurance’ SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)
is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, (a) education systems to ensuring learning
‘is important’ is the most appropriate answer. (b) education systems for ensure learning
(c) education systems in ensure learning
Sol.47.(a) a quiet (d) No substitution required
‘Quite’ is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something
and ‘quiet’ describes something that makes no noise. Similarly, Q.58. They would find someone drive the wagon back across
in the given sentence, it is stated that it was a quiet afternoon. the desert.
Hence, ‘a quiet’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) in drive in the (b) to drive (c) to drive the (d) in driving
Sol.48.(a) say diverse things at different times
‘Different’ is used to indicate that two or more things are not the Q.59. The airplane flowed over the mountains, offering the
same or not alike in some way. whereas ‘diverse’ means a wide passengers a breath-taking view of the majestic peaks below.
range of differences within a group or a set of things. Hence, ‘say SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
diverse things at different times’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) flew beyond (b) flew over (c) flowed above (d) flowed beyond

Q.60. Select the word segment which substitutes the bracketed

SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 word correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.
Mathematics (are not) easy to learn.
Q.49. Professor said that I will be late for the lecture. SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) were not (b) was not (c) has not (d) is not
(a) he shall be late for the lecture
(b) he is late for the lecture Q.61. Mohan unknowingly altered salt instead of sugar to the
(c) he would be late for the lecture dessert making it taste terrible.
(d) he may be late for the lecture SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) added salt instead of sugar
Q.50. Andrew will playing basketball at the college tournament. (b) anguished salt instead of sugar
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (c) amplified salt instead of sugar
(a) are play the (b) are play (c) is playing (d) is played (d) abridged salt instead of sugar

Q.51. Selling, purchasing, and using an illegally copied product Q.62. No sooner did he finished his examination than he left for
is a criminal offence. his cricket training centre.
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(a) an obsolete (b) a pirated (c) an outlawed (d) a crooked (a) no sooner did he finish (b) no sooner than he finished
(c) no sooner than he did finished (d) no sooner had he finish
Q.52. With all their little comforts destroyed, the survivors were
thrown still farther back into barbarism. Q.63. The Delhi administration is seriously worried about the
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) warning to civic health posed by the polluted waters of Yamuna.
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(a) a peril to civic health (b) the notice to civic health word correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.
(c) the plague to civic health (d) the threat to civic health I (am here) since 1981.
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Q.64. The food was too salty eat this morning. (a) have been here (b) had been here
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) was here (d) has have here
(a) eating (b) ate (c) to ate (d) to eat
Q.77. Select the most appropriate segment that can substitute
Q.65. You are always try with jump over the wall. the bracketed word in the following sentence.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) The bridge that (connecting) the two valleys across the
(a) trying in jumping (b) try to jump Brahmaputra river has recently been constructed in Arunachal
(c) trying to jump (d) tried with jump Pradesh.
Q.66. To preparing the vine for plant, it should be cut back to 2 SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
ft. (a) will be connecting (b) had connected
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) will be connected (d) connects
(a) prepares in vine in plant (b) prepare a vine in planting Q.78. Teenage is that phase of life when you are proposed to the
(c) prepared the vine of plant (d) prepare the vine for planting world outside.
Q.67. They are sell their company's products to people. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) you are exposed to (b) you are excited with
(a) are sell the company (b) are selling their company's (c) one are proposed to (d) you are interrupted to
(c) was sell the company's (d) is selling they company's Q.79. Very early in the morning, at the beginning of January, Opu
Q.68. The conductor said that it was the worse quake he ever was lying in bed waiting for the sun having rose.
knew. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) waited for the sun rising (b) waited for the sun having rose
(a) more bad (b) bad (c) no rectification needed (d) worst (c) No improvement required (d) waiting for the sun to rise

Q.69. Virtual reality is the creation of a virtual environment Q.80. Newton, after seeing the apple falling from a tree, began to
presented to our senses in such a way that we experience it as if wonder whether if it moved towards the earth and not upwards
we were really there. towards the sky.
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) presenting to our senses (b) presenting in our senses (a) No improvement required (b) began to wondering if
(c) presents to our senses (d) No substitution required (c) began his wondering how (d) began to wonder why

Q.70. You are the beautiful woman I have ever seen. Q.81. They serve stuffed garlic bread and molten chocolate in
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) the birthday party of their son, Parth, last week.
(a) no rectification needed (b) more beautiful SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) beauty (d) most beautiful (a) served (b) serves (c) are serving (d) be served

Q.71. Larger emissions of greenhouse gases lead to higher Q.82. This film is a non-stop riot that many cite as one of the
concentrations in the atmosphere. funny films of all time.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) leaded to higher concentrations (a) no rectification needed (b) funniest
(b) have lead to higher concentrations (c) more funny (d) funnier
(c) is lead to higher concentrations Q.83. If I hand her a flower and say, "Give it to mamma," she take
(d) No substitution required it to her mother.
Q.72. France is a largest country. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) was taking it (b) takes it (c) had took it (d) had taken it
(a) smaller (b) larger (c) smallest (d) large Q.84. The new chairman of the company announced attracted
Q.73. No sooner had the sun risen over the horizon when the bonus for the employees on the occasion of the new year.
birds began to chirp and the squirrels started to scamper around SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
the park. (a) No improvement required
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (b) announced an attractive bonus for the employees
(a) when the birds begin (b) than birds begin (c) announcing attracted bonus for the employees
(c) when birds began (d) than the birds began (d) announced attracting bonus for the employees

Q.74. I considered Geography as an easier subject. Q.85. Rishi asked Karan will he get a new football for him ?
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) the easy (b) the easier (c) an easiest (d) an easy (a) would he get a new football for him?
(b) if he would get a new football for him.
Q.75. Rashmi works at the hospital, don't she? (c) if would he get a new football for him?
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (d) if he will get a new football for him?
(a) does she? (b) has she? (c) doesn't she? (d) do she?
Q.86. They said that he is not going to call them.
Q.76. Select the word segment which substitutes the bracketed SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(a) he shall not call them Sol.49.(c) he would be late for the lecture.
(b) he has not gone to call then The given sentence is an example of indirect speech as the
(c) they are not going to call them conjunction 'that' has been used after the verb 'said'. As per the
(d) he was not going to call them rules of Indirect speech, 'will be' changes into 'would be' and the
pronoun is used according to the subject(professor). Hence, 'he
Q.87. If you need any help tomorrow, let him knows. would be late for the lecture' is the most appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) let me know (b) let us known Sol.50.(c) is playing
(c) let him known (d) let them knew ‘Is/am/are + Ving’ is the correct grammatical structure for Present
Continuous Tense. ‘Andrew’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’
Q.88. Helena loves to dig and played in the dirt like any other as a singular verb. Hence, ‘is playing(Ving)’ is the most
child. appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) playing on dirt (b) playing with in dirt Sol.51.(b) Pirated - illegally copied.
(c) plays of dirt (d) play in the dirt
Sol.52.(b) still further back into barbarism
Q.89. The development of skills can contribute to structural ‘Farther’ is used to indicate the physical distance while ‘further’
transformation and economic growth in enhance employability is used to indicate the figurative/metaphorical distance. Hence,
and labour productivity and helping countries to become more ‘still further back into barbarism’ is the most appropriate answer.
competitive.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.53.(a) he had finished his work.
(a) about enhancing employability (b) by enhanced employability The given sentence is an example of indirect speech as the
(c) by enhancing employability (d) for enhanced employability conjunction 'that' has been used after the verb 'said'. As per the
rules of Indirect speech, the pronouns 'I' and ‘My’ change into
Q.90. He push the bushes aside and went a little farther. 'He' and ‘His’ and ‘Present perfect (have + V3) changes to past
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) perfect (had + V3). Hence, 'he had finished his homework' is the
(a) pushed with bush (b) pushing the bush most appropriate answer.
(c) pushes in bush (d) pushed the bushes
Sol.54.(d) were born
Q.91. I used a variety of sources to find the more cheap flight. We generally use the passive voice when the subject is unknown
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) or unimportant. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”,
(a) no rectification needed (b) cheaper (c) cheapest (d) cheap a plural subject always takes a plural verb. Similarly, ‘people’ is a
plural subject that will take ‘were’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘were
Q.92. His claim to be the smartly kid in the school was a bit born’ is the most appropriate answer.
hyperbole !
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) Sol.55.(d) for surviving
(a) no rectification needed (b) smartest (c) smarter (d) smart ‘For’ is used to indicate the purpose or reason of something.
Similarly, the given sentence states the purpose of learning
Q.93. The rise in temperature is playing havoc with India's English. We generally use gerund(Ving) after a preposition(for).
rainfall which is pertinent for India's agriculture sector. Hence, ‘for surviving(Ving)’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) rainfall who is pertinent (b) rainfall which is significant Sol.56.(b) to affect most of us
(c) rainfall which is decant (d) rainfall which was mendicant We generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after the
preposition ‘to’. ‘Affect’ is the verb form of the noun ‘effect’.
Q.94. Rahul's sister says that my brother is the best dancer in Hence, ‘to affect(V1) most of us’ is the most appropriate answer.
the city.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.57.(d) No substitution required.
(a) her brother is the best dancer in the city The given sentence is grammatically correct.
(b) my brother was the best dancer in the city
(c) her brother was the best dancer in the city Sol.58.(c) to drive the
(d) his brother was the best dancer in the city We generally use infinitive (To + V1) to denote the purpose of
something. Similarly, the given sentence talks about the purpose
Q.95. A wonder in the plant kingdom, the Great Banyan Tree of of finding someone. Hence, ‘to drive(V1) the’ is the most
the AJC Bose Botanical Garden at Shibpur in Howrah, occupies a appropriate answer.
unique position in the world records.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.59.(b) flew over
(a) occupying a unique position in ‘Flew’ is the past form of ‘fly’ and ‘flowed’ means to move in a
(b) occupies an unique position in current or stream. The given sentence states that the airplane
(c) No improvement required flew over the mountains giving passengers a stunning view of
(d) being occupied a unique position of the majestic peaks beneath them. Hence, ‘flew over’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q.96. It has raining very hard and he has a very large umbrella to
keep off the rain-drops. Sol.60.(d) is not
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
(a) shall rain (b) is raining (c) will be rainy (d) rained subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always
takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Mathematics’ is a
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not’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘an easy’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.61.(a) added salt instead of sugar Sol.75.(c) doesn't she?

‘Alter’ means to change the form of something & ‘add’ means to According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
put in an additional element or ingredient. The word ‘added’ is a subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always
more precise and clear choice in this sentence. Hence, ‘added takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘she’ is a singular
salt instead of sugar’ is the most appropriate answer. pronoun that will take ‘does’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘doesn’t
she’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.62.(a) no sooner did he finish
“Do/does/did + V1“ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, Sol.76.(a) have been here
‘no sooner did he finish’ is the most appropriate answer. We generally use Perfect Tense or Perfect Continuous Tense
when the time period(for) or the starting point(since) of an
Sol.63.(d) the threat to civic health action is given in a sentence. 'Be' is a stative verb and stative
The phrase ‘the threat to civic health’ means the potential danger verbs can not be used in continuous tense. Therefore, Present
or risk to the well-being and overall health of a city. Hence, ‘the Perfect Tense(has/have + V3) will be used. Hence, 'have been(V3)
threat to civic health’ is the most appropriate answer. here' is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.64.(d) to eat Sol.77.(d) connects
‘Too + adjective + to + V1’ is the correct grammatical structure. We generally use Simple Present Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es)
Hence, ‘to eat(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer. for situations that are permanent or true for an indefinite period
Sol.65.(c) trying to jump of time. Similarly, in the given sentence, the situation of
The given sentence is an example of Present Continuous connection between two valleys is permanent. Hence, 'connects'
Tense(Plural Sub. + are + Ving). We generally use the preposition is the most appropriate answer.
‘to’ with the verb ‘try’ for an activity. Hence, ‘trying(Ving) to jump’ is Sol.78.(a) you are exposed to
the most appropriate answer. ‘Proposed’ means to suggest or put forward an idea while
Sol.66.(d) prepare the vine for planting ‘exposed’ means to be introduced to something new or
We generally use the (V1) form of the verb after the preposition unfamiliar. The given sentence states during teenage years,
‘to’. We generally use a gerund(V-ing) after any preposition, such individuals are introduced to the world. Hence, ‘exposed’ is the
as 'for' in the given sentence. Hence, 'prepare(V1) the vine for most appropriate answer.
planting(V-ing)' is the most appropriate answer. Sol.79.(d) waiting for the sun to rise
Sol.67.(b) are selling their company's We generally use the infinitive form of the verb “to + V1” to
We use ‘V-ing’ with the helping verb ‘is/am/are’ in the Present combine two actions. Similarly, in the given sentence, the two
Continuous Tense. Hence, “are selling(V-ing) their company’s” is actions are ‘waiting’ and ‘rising’. Hence, ‘waiting for the sun to
the most appropriate answer. rise’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.68.(d) worst Sol.80.(d) began to wonder why

We generally use a superlative degree after the article ‘the’ and The phrase 'began to wonder why' means started thinking about
the correct superlative degree of ‘bad’ is ‘worst’. Hence, ’worst’ is the reason behind the happening of some event. The given
the most appropriate answer. sentence states that Newton started thinking about the reason
for the fall of the apple towards the Earth, not towards the sky.
Sol.69.(d) No substitution required. Hence, 'began to wonder why' is the most appropriate answer.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Sol.81.(a) served
Sol.70.(d) most beautiful The phrase ‘last week’ indicates that the given sentence is in the
We generally use a superlative degree after the definite article past tense. So, it must have the verb in the past form(V2) and not
‘the’ and the correct superlative degree of ‘beautiful’ is ‘most in the present form(serve). Hence, ‘served(V2)’ is the most
beautiful’. Hence, ’most beautiful’ is the most appropriate appropriate answer.
answer.
Sol.82.(b) funniest
Sol.71.(d) No substitution required. “One of the + Superlative degree adjective (best, worst, etc) +
The given sentence is grammatically correct. Plural Noun” is grammatically the correct structure. For example,
one of the best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst
Sol.72.(d) large phones, etc. Hence, ‘funniest’ is the most appropriate answer.
We generally use a positive degree of adjective while describing
or qualifying a noun and ‘large’ is a positive degree adjective. Sol.83.(b) takes it
Hence, ‘large’ is the most appropriate answer. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘she’ is a singular
Sol.73.(d) than the birds began pronoun that will take ‘takes’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘takes it’
‘No sooner….than’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘than the is the most appropriate answer.
birds began’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.84.(b) announced an attractive bonus for the employees
Sol.74.(d) an easy ‘Attracted’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘attractive’ as we
‘An easier’ must be replaced with ‘an easy.’ We need to use a need to use an adjective to qualify the noun ‘bonus.’ Hence,
positive degree of adjective as there is no comparison of ‘announced an attractive bonus for the employees’ is the most
‘geography’ with another subject in the given sentence. Hence, appropriate answer.
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Sol.85.(b) if he would get a new football for him. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 1
In indirect speech, we generally use ‘if’ while changing the
interrogative sentence and ‘will’ is changed into ‘would’. Also, the Q.97. Adyasha would have been looked gorgeous in ethnic
interrogative sentence is changed into an assertive sentence. apparel.
Hence, ‘if he would get a new football for him’ is the most SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)
appropriate answer. (a) was looked (b) would have looked
(c) had looking (d) would be looked
Sol.86.(d) he was not going to call them
The given sentence is in past tense so we need to use Past Q.98. In today’s world, technology must be used for feed the
Continuous Tense (Singular Sub. was + V1-ing) to make the changing forces in society.
sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘he was not going to call SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
them’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) must had been used to feed (b) must have been used to feed
(c) must used to feed (d) must be used to feed
Sol.87.(a) let me know
‘Let + objective case pronoun(me/him/us) + V1’ is the correct Q.99. She can draw very well and just as creative.
grammatical structure. Hence, ‘let me know(V1)’ is the most SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
appropriate answer. (a) as creativer (b) as creatively (c) creative than (d) creative

Sol.88.(d) play in the dirt Q.100. The flames caught so quick that I had no time to think.
According to the ‘Rule of Parallelism’, two or more verbs must be SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
in the same form if they are connected with one another. (a) quickly (b) quickest (c) as quick as (d) quicker
Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘and’ connects two verbs 'dig(V1)’
and ‘played’. Therefore, ‘play(V1)’ must be used in place of Q.101. I have been in Chennai since a week, but I am planning to
‘played’. Hence, ‘play in the dirt’ is the most appropriate answer. return now.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
Sol.89.(c) by enhancing employability (a) for (b) from (c) in (d) No substitution required
‘By’ is a preposition that indicates the means or method by
which something is done. A preposition is always followed by a Q.102. Peter was brought in the penalty area.
gerund(V1-ing). Hence, ‘by enhancing employability’ is the most SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
appropriate answer. (a) was brought down of the (b) was brought of the
(c) was brought on the (d) was brought down in the
Sol.90.(d) pushed the bushes
The second clause of the sentence is in past tense so we need Q.103. Mahesh's attitude annoyed me and I blew into.
to use simple past tense(V2) in the first clause. Hence, SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
‘pushed(V2) the bushes’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) annoyed me and I blew over
(b) annoyed me and I blew off
Sol.91.(c) cheapest (c) annoyed me and I blew down of
We generally use article ‘the’ with a superlative degree and the (d) annoyed me and I blew up
correct superlative degree of ‘cheap’ is ‘cheapest’. Hence,
‘cheapest’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.104. Choose the best substitute for the bracketed segment in
the following sentence to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Sol.92.(b) smartest (No sooner did she shouted), than the thieves ran away leaving
We generally use a superlative degree adjective with the definite all the jewellery on the table.
article ‘the’. The correct superlative adjective of ‘smartly’ is SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
‘smartest’. Hence, ‘smartest’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) No sooner do she shouts (b) No sooner does she shout
(c) No sooner had she shout (d) No sooner did she shout
Sol.93.(b) rainfall which is significant
‘Significant’ means important. The given sentence states that Q.105. I don't think he can dance as wellest Elena.
the rise in temperature is playing havoc with India’s rainfall which SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
is significant for India’s agricultural sector. Hence, ‘rainfall which (a) weller than (b) wellest (c) as well as (d) well than
is significant’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.106. Since the storm knocked in the power, we've been using
Sol.94.(a) her brother is the best dancer in the city candles to light our home.
The main subject in the sentence is ‘Rahul’s sister’ which is SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
feminine gender. ‘Her’ is used for feminine gender. Hence, ‘her (a) No substitution required
brother is the best dancer in the city’ is the most appropriate (b) the storm knocked out the power
answer. (c) the storm knocked over the power
(d) the storm knocked away the power
Sol.95.(c) No improvement required.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. Q.107. Could you please tell me which languages you are fluent
in?
Sol.96.(b) is raining
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
Time period is not given in the sentence, so we can not use
(a) you may be fluent in speaking
Present Perfect Continuous Tense. Rather, we will use Present
(b) you speak fluently
Continuous Tense(Singular Sub. + is + Ving) in the given
(c) you fluently speaking
sentence. Hence, 'is raining' is the most appropriate answer.
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Q.108. I enjoy learn languages because I like them. (a) Our teachers has planned a picnic
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift) (b) Our teachers has plan a picnic
(a) to learning (b) lean (c) learning (d) No substitution required (c) Our teachers is planned a picnic
(d) Our teachers have planned a picnic
Q.109. Abraham narrated Reshma his last escapade in a
dramatic way. Q.119. The new employee was quickly promoted due to their
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift) hard work and dedication.
(a) exertion (b) ordeal (c) adventure (d) escape SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) due to his hard work and dedication
Q.110. Mr. Arvind was accused of beating up before the (b) due to the hard work and dedication of him
students in the class. (c) due to hard work and dedication
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift) (d) due to giving hard work and showing dedication
(a) accused of beating up off the
(b) accused of beating up of the Q.120. I have been living in this country since last several years
(c) accused of beating up on the but have never experienced any discrimination.
(d) accused of beating up in the SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) for the last several years (b) in the last several years
Q.111. If we had moved to Italy when I was a child, I will had an (c) by the last several years (d) from the last several years
Italian accent.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift) Q.121. He got appreciation from every people in a country and
(a) I will be have (b) I would has abroad.
(c) I would have had (d) I am having SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) from one and all in the country and abroad
Q.112. Lewis can handle many of the European languages with (b) from one or all in a country and abroad
its dialectical varieties fluently (c) from one and all from a country and abroad
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (d) from one and all in country and abroad
(a) on its dialectical varieties (b) with their dialectical varieties
(c) with a dialectical varieties (d) with they dialectical varieties Q.122. The mermaid murmured that it had been very difficult for
her to live far from human civilisation.
Q.113. Despite having a broken leg, Sarah managed to finish the
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)
marathon on record time.
(a) it had (b) No correction required
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) this have been (d) this had been
(a) finish the marathon in record time
(b) finish a marathon on record time Q.123. Although he was exhausted from working all day, John
(c) finish the marathon to record time continues to study for his upcoming exam.
(d) finish the marathon at record time SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) will continue to study for his upcoming exam
Q.114. Himanshu is braver than intelligent.
(b) has been studying for his upcoming exam
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) continued to study for his upcoming exam
(a) more brave than intelligent
(d) continues studying for his upcoming exam
(b) most brave than intelligent
(c) braver than more intelligent Q.124. My parents had not call me yesterday
(d) most brave than more intelligent SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) does not calling (b) did not call (c) do not call (d) have not call
Q.115. It is nothing but pride.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift) Q.125. One cannot exactly predict the way she behaves in public
(a) nothing ever (b) nothing else gatherings
(c) nothing seldom (d) nothing so SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) deliberate (b) precipitate (c) prefigure (d) proliferate
Q.116. Sujata has not and can never in the good books of her
principal as she lacks honesty. Q.126. The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift) possible to get it at everyplace in huge amount.
(a) has not been and can never be SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(b) has not been and can never been (a) found for a huge amount everywhere
(c) has not be and can never be (b) found everywhere in a huge amount
(d) has not be and can never been (c) found everywhere with a huge amount
(d) find everywhere in a huge amount
Q.117. The integration of cutting-edge technologies into the
healthcare industry have the prospect of revolutionising the way Q.127. Can you please make sure that all the guest are gathered
medical professionals provide patient care. on the stage before the performance begins?
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift) SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) were the potential (b) have the potential (a) guest is gathered on (b) guests are gathered in
(c) has the prospect (d) will have potential (c) guests are gathered by (d) guests is gathered by

Q.118. Our teachers has planned of going for a picnic to the Q.128. She makes sure that all the newly realised books are
Doon Valley. available in her
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
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personal library. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift) (a) climbing up to the windows (b) setting off the windows
(a) the newly released books (b) the newly regaled books (c) pounding against the windows (d) beating off the windows
(c) the newly relieved books (d) the newly reverberated books
Q.139. The newly admitted students has been given a pair of
Q.129. The fall of Ranjith for the petty material benefit was really uniforms by the management.
ignominious. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift) (a) are been given a pair (b) has given a pair
(a) unfaltering (b) amusing (c) reprehensible (d) ignorable (c) have been given a pair (d) have being given a pair

Q.130. I have the bestest placement offer among all my Q.140. Pooja could feel the anger building off inside her.
classmates. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) building upon inside her (b) building of inside her
(a) the best (b) the better (c) more good (d) good (c) building on inside her (d) building up inside her

Q.131. The people who live here have had the same kind of Q.141. The health-care system is in transition at those moment.
lifestyle until hundreds of years. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) at that moments (b) at the moment
(a) through hundreds of year (b) for hundreds of years (c) at a moments (d) at these moment
(c) although hundreds of years (d) since hundreds of year
Q.142. The fields are full of crops existing in large quantities.
Q.132. All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
commemorated the elective courses they are planning to offer. (a) that are sufficient (b) that are limited
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) that are customized (d) that are abundant
(a) have considered the elective courses
(b) have castigated the elective courses Q.143. I have think tomorrow I will take my belongings to the
(c) have constipated the elective courses new apartment.
(d) have commiserated the elective courses SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) I think (b) I will think (c) I had think (d) I am think
Q.133. The number of seats in the movie theatre were reduced
to comply with the new social distancing guidelines. Q.144. She will accept his love proposal if he will express
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift) impressively.
(a) in the movie theater was reduced SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(b) in the movie theater were being reduced (a) if he has been pressed (b) if he had express
(c) of the movie theater were reduced (c) if he expresses (d) if he expressed
(d) in the movie theater are reduced Q.145. Could you please tell me which movie you would like to
Q.134. Our former minister Mr. Sikhar is in the running from watch tonight ?
Shrinet Nagar for the post of Member of Legislative Assembly. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) you may wish to scroll (b) you have desire to see
(a) contesting the elections (b) making laws (c) you are wishing to watch (d) are you interested in watching
(c) teaching students (d) giving speeches Q.146. Her determination impressed all of the other colleagues
Q.135. She has gone to the stationery store to buy a scissor. and inspires them to continue pursuing their dreams.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) buying a pair of scissors (b) buy a scissors (a) inspires them in continuing pursuing their
(c) buy a pair of scissors (d) buy a pair of scissor (b) inspired them to continue pursuing their
(c) inspires them to continue pursuing her
Q.136. As the orchestra began to play, the audience was (d) inspires them to continue pursuing there
transported to another world, enthralled by the psychological
effects of the music and the skill of the musicians, who Q.147. In according to his advice I took this medicine.
performed each note with precision and passion. SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift) (a) accordance with (b) accordingly
(a) influenced by the overall scenario (c) accordance to (d) accord with
(b) impacted by feelings Q.148. I am trying to study, if it is impossible with all this noise.
(c) swept away by the emotive power SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(d) taken in by the effect on emotions (a) that it is impossible (b) but it is impossible
Q.137. I need to put out my clothes before I leave for work this (c) while it is impossible (d) unless it is impossible
morning otherwise, I will be restless when I return. Q.149. Everyone sincerely and positively were ready to find the
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift) solution for the serious issue of sewage system.
(a) need for put out (b) need to put in SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) need to put off (d) need to put away (a) Everyone were sincerely and positively
Q.138. As the storm raged outside, the children huddled together (b) Everyone was sincerely and positively
under blankets, listening to the sound of the rain hitting the (c) No correction required.
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Q.150. Can you please tell me where is the city park. (a) did we arrive at (b) can we arrive by
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) have we arrived at (d) had we arrive at
(a) where the city park is? (b) where are city's park?
(c) city park where? (d) where was the city park? Q.160. The performance of the musicians was rather worst than
expected by the audience.
Q.151. This hill is a nice place to meditate because one can SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)
enjoy solitude. (a) worst than expectation (b) worse was expected
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) worse than expected (d) bad as expected
(a) is a nice place to be meditation
(b) is an excellent place to meditates Q.161. From a recent research, evident is it that a lot more
(c) No correction required. women have been opting for professional courses.
(d) is a nasty place to meditate SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) it is evident that more a lot women
Q.152. No less than eight pedestrians were killed in the (b) it is evidently that a lot more women
accident. (c) it is evident that a lot more women
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift) (d) it is evidence that a lot more women
(a) No few than (b) None less than
(c) No fewer than (d) No lesser than Q.162. She is the least reliablest person of all.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
Q.153. How do you think the internet has influenced how we (a) leastest reliable (b) less reliable
utilise news and media? (c) least reliable (d) lesser reliable
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) has managed the patterns we ingest Q.163. The young artist spent countless hours perfecting her
(b) has revoked the way we interact craft, trying with various methods and mediums, and honing her
(c) has maintained how we receive creative vision until she had produced a stunning collection of
(d) has impacted the way we consume works that showcased her unique talent and perspective.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
Q.154. Meenakshi called out for the neighbourhood to get (a) exploring with different factors
support for her campaign. (b) experimenting with different techniques
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift) (c) merging with different variations
(a) called by the neighbourhood (d) researching with different types
(b) called of the neighbourhood
(c) called in the neighbourhood Q.164. The students were restored to complete the assignment
(d) called around the neighbourhood by Friday.
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
Q.155. One of them who were hidings at the back of a rock fired (a) declared (b) expected
at the villagers. (c) designed (d) No substitution required
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) one of them who were hiding behind a rock Q.165. The GDP of the country has growth rapidly since
(b) one of them who was hide behind a rock independence.
(c) one of them who hiding behind a rock SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(d) one of them who was hiding behind a rock (a) had been grow rapidly (b) has grown rapidly
(c) have grown been rapidly (d) had grow rapidly
Q.156. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, the
determined entrepreneur refused to give up on her dream of Solutions :-
creating a successful startup that would transform the sector.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift) Sol.97.(b) would have looked
(a) that will improvise the sector The given sentence is an example of active voice and the correct
(b) that shall redesign the industry grammatical structure is ‘would have + V3’. Hence, ‘would have
(c) that could socialise the sector looked(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.
(d) that would revolutionise the industry
Sol.98.(d) must be used to feed
Q.157. Amal brightened of when they said he could go with We generally use an infinitive(V1) with the preposition ‘to’. Hence,
them. ‘must be used to feed(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.
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Sol.99.(b) as creatively
(a) brightened in when they (b) brightened on when they
We use ‘and’, ‘or’ and ‘but’ to connect two parts of sentences
(c) brightened upon when they (d) brightened up when they
which are similar in grammatical status. Similarly, in the given
Q.158. The company is planning to cut back few employees. sentence, 'and' connects the adverb 'well' with another adverb
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift) 'creatively'. Hence, 'as creatively' is the most appropriate answer.
(a) reduce some (b) lay off some
Sol.100.(a) quickly
(c) refuse some (d) lay down some
‘Quick’ must be replaced with ‘quickly’ as we generally use
Q.159. No sooner did we arrived at the airport than we got onto adverbs to modify the meaning of a verb(‘caught’ in the given
our flight to Atlanta. sentence). Hence, ‘quickly’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Sol.101.(a) for
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“For” is used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3 amount of time. Preposition ‘In’ specifies the time frame for the
months/4 days/8 hours and for an activity that happened in a action of finishing the marathon. Hence, ‘finish the marathon in
recent time. Similarly, in the given sentence, we can count ‘a record time’ is the most appropriate answer.
week’(one). Hence, ‘for a week’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.114.(a) more brave than intelligent
Sol.102.(d) was brought down in the When there is a comparison between two qualities of a single
The phrasal verb ‘bring down’ means to cause someone to fall person or thing, we do not use normal comparative degree. E.g.-
down. The given sentence states that somebody caused Peter to more smart than beautiful(not ‘smarter than beautiful’). Similarly,
fall down in the penalty area. Hence, ‘was brought down in the’ is the given sentence compares two qualities, ‘bravery’ and
the most appropriate answer. ‘intelligence’ of Himanshu. Hence, ‘more brave than intelligent’ is
the most appropriate answer.
Sol.103.(d) annoyed me and I blew up
The phrasal verb ‘blow up’ means to lose temper or express Sol.115.(b) nothing else
anger. The given sentence states that Mahesh’s attitude ‘Nothing else’ is used to emphasize a quality or feature that one
annoyed me so much that I lost my temper. Hence, ‘annoyed me has. Similarly, in the given sentence, there is emphasis on the
and I blew up’ is the most appropriate answer. quality of pride. Hence, ‘nothing else’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Sol.104.(d) No sooner did she shout
With ‘do/does/did’, the first form of the verb is used. So ‘shout’ Sol.116.(a) has not been and can never be
will be used. Hence, ‘No sooner did she shout (V1)’ is the most ‘Singular Sub. + has + V3’ and ‘Modal(can) + V1’ is the correct
appropriate answer. grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘has not
been(V3) and can never be(V,)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.105.(c) as well as
‘As...as’ is a comparative structure used to compare two things Sol.117.(c) has the prospect
and ‘as + adjective/adverb + as’ is the correct grammatical According to the ‘Subject-Verb Agreement Rule’, a singular
structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘as well as’ is the most subject always takes a singular verb. In the given sentence,
appropriate answer. ‘integration’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular
verb. Hence, ‘has the prospect’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.106.(b) the storm knocked out the power
The phrasal verb ‘knock out’ means to cause a failure or Sol.118.(d) Our teachers have planned a picnic
disruption. The given sentence states that the storm caused a According to the “Subject-Verb
power failure, so they're using candles for lighting. Hence, ‘the Agreement Rule”, a plural subject always takes a plural verb.
storm knocked out the power’ is the most appropriate answer. In the given sentence, ‘our teachers’ is a plural subject that will
take ‘have’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘Our teachers have planned a
Sol.107.(b) you speak fluently
picnic’ is the most appropriate answer.
We generally use the verb ‘speak’ when we talk about proficiency
or fluency in language. ‘Fluent in’ will be replaced with the adverb Sol.119.(a) due to his hard work and dedication
‘fluently’ as we generally use adverbs to modify a verb. Hence, ‘Their’ is used for plural nouns whereas ‘his’ is used for singular
‘you speak fluently’ is the most appropriate answer. nouns of common gender. In the given sentence, ‘the new
employees’ is a singular noun of common gender. Hence, ‘due to
Sol.108.(c) learning
his hard work and dedication’ is the most appropriate answer.
There are certain verbs which always take a gerund(Ving) after
them. These verbs include ‘love, enjoy, stop, suggest, consider, Sol.120.(a) for the last several years
etc’. Hence, ‘learning(Ving)’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Since’ is used to denote a point of time like since 1960. ‘For’ is
used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3
Sol.109.(c) Escapade - adventure.
months/4 days/8 hours. Hence, ‘for the last several years’ is the
Sol.110.(c) accused of beating up on the most appropriate answer.
The phrasal verb ‘beat up on’ means to assault or injure
Sol.121.(a) from one and all in the country and abroad
someone by hitting repeatedly. The given sentence states that
The phrase ‘one and all’ conveys the idea that he received
Mr. Arvind faced an accusation of assaulting or beating the
appreciation from everyone. Also, article ‘the’ will be used before
students in the class. Hence, ‘accused of beating up on the’ is
the country. Hence, ‘from one and all in the country and abroad’
the most appropriate answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.111.(c) I would have had
Sol.122.(b) No correction required.
The given sentence is an example of a third conditional
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
sentence and the correct grammatical structure for it is “If + past
perfect(had + V3) …….. Would have + V3”. Hence, ‘I would have Sol.123.(c) continued to study for his upcoming exam
had’ is the most appropriate answer. The given sentence contains a verb in past form i.e. “was
Sol.112.(b) with their dialectical varieties exhausted” so we will use simple past tense(V2) in the latter
Possessive pronoun ‘Its’ is used for a singular noun and ‘their’ is part. Hence, ‘continued to study for his upcoming exam’ is the
used for a plural noun. Similarly, ‘European languages’ is a plural most appropriate answer.
noun and it will take ‘their’ with it. Hence, ‘with their dialectical Sol.124.(b) did not call
varieties’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Yesterday’ denotes an action that happened in the past. So, we
Sol.113.(a) finish the marathon in record time need to use simple past tense(V2) to make the sentence
The phrase ‘in record time’ means within a remarkably short grammatically correct. Hence, ‘did not call’ is the most

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Sol.125.(c) Prefigure - to give an advance indication or warning Sol.136.(c) swept away by the emotive power
of something. The phrase ‘swept away by the emotive power’ means being
Predict - to forecast or foretell an event or outcome. deeply moved by intense emotions. The given sentence states
Deliberate - to think carefully and consider all aspects before that the audience was emotionally moved by the music and the
making a decision. skill of the musicians. Hence, ‘swept away by the emotive power’
Precipitate - to cause something to happen suddenly or is the most appropriate answer.
unexpectedly.
Proliferate - to cause something to happen suddenly or Sol.137.(d) need to put away
unexpectedly. The phrase ‘put away’ means to place something in an
appropriate or usual place. The given sentence states that I need
Sol.126.(b) found everywhere in a huge amount to put my clothes in a proper place before leaving for work, or I
The phrase "found everywhere in a huge amount" conveys the will be restless when I return. Hence, ‘need to put away’ is the
same meaning more clearly and grammatically. Hence, ‘found most appropriate answer.
everywhere in a huge amount’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.138.(c) Pounding against the windows - hitting the windows
Sol.127.(c) guests are gathered by hard.
We use plural nouns after ‘all’ and the preposition ‘by’ means
near or close to something. Hence, ‘guests are gathered by’ is Sol.139.(c) have been given a pair
the most appropriate answer. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always
Sol.128.(a) the newly released books takes a plural verb. ‘Students’ is a plural subject that will take
‘Released’ means to make something available for public use & ‘have’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘have been given a pair’ is the
‘realised’ means to become aware of or understand something. most appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘the newly released books’ means the new books
which are now available for the public. Hence, ‘the newly Sol.140.(d) building up inside her
released books’ is the most appropriate answer. The phrase ‘building up’ means becoming stronger or more
intense. Hence, ‘building up inside her’ is the most appropriate
Sol.129.(c) Reprehensible answer.
‘Reprehensible’ means deserving blame or strong criticism &
‘Ignominious’ means deserving shame or disgrace. The given Sol.141.(b) at the moment
sentence states that the fall of Ranjith for the petty material The phrase ‘at the moment’ means ‘right now’ or ‘currently.’
benefit was really deserving of shame. Hence, ‘reprehensible’ is Hence, ‘at the moment’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. Sol.142.(d) that are abundant
Sol.130.(a) the best ‘Abundant’ means available in large quantities. Hence, ‘that are
‘The best’ is the correct superlative degree of ‘good’. Hence, ‘the abundant‘’ is the most appropriate answer.
best’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.143.(a) I think
Sol.131.(b) for hundreds of years ‘Simple Present tense’ is used to express the act of thinking
‘Until’ must be replaced with ‘for’ as we generally use preposition about a future action. Hence, ‘I think’ is the most appropriate
‘for’ to indicate a fixed period of time(countable). Hence, ‘for answer.
hundreds of years’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.144.(c) if he expresses
Sol.132.(a) have considered the elective courses The given sentence is an example of Type 1 conditional and the
‘Consider’ means to think carefully about something, before correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V1”.
making a decision. The given sentence states that all colleagues Hence ‘if he expresses’ is the most appropriate answer.
of Rohit except Joseph have thought carefully about the Sol.145.(c) you are wishing to watch
courses. Hence, ‘have considered the elective courses’ is the The phrase ‘would like to’ is a polite way of expressing our
most appropriate answer. preference or intention to do or have something. Similarly, we
Sol.133.(a) in the movie theater was reduced use the phrase ‘wish to’ to express our desire or intention to do
‘The number of + plural noun + Singular Verb’ is the correct something. Hence, ‘you are wishing to watch’ is the most
grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘in the appropriate answer.
movie theater was reduced’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.146.(b) inspired them to continue pursuing their
Sol.134.(a) contesting the elections The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must
The phrase ‘contesting elections’ means running as a candidate be used in the simple past form(V2). However, the past form of
to try and win a political position or office in an election. The ‘inspire’ is ‘inspired’. Hence, ‘inspired(V2) them to continue
given sentence states that Mr. Shikhar is contesting the pursuing their’ is the most appropriate answer.
elections from Shrinet Nagar. Hence, ‘contesting elections’ is the Sol.147.(a) accordance with
most appropriate answer. ‘In accordance with’ is the correct phrase. ‘In accordance with’
Sol.135.(c) buy a pair of scissors means following or obeying a rule, law or advice. Hence,
The noun ‘scissors’ is never used in singular form and its correct ‘accordance with’ is the most appropriate answer.
form is ‘a pair of scissors’. Hence, ‘a pair of scissors’ is the most Sol.148.(b) but it is impossible
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We generally use the conjunction ‘but’ to express a different Sol.160.(c) worse than expected
opinion or idea. Hence, ‘but it is impossible’ is the most We always use ‘than’ after a comparative degree when we do a
appropriate answer. comparison between two things. Similarly in the given sentence,
there is a comparison between the actual performance and the
Sol.149.(b) Everyone was sincerely and positively expected performance of the musicians. And, ‘worse’ is the
‘Everyone /each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ comparative degree of ‘bad’. Hence, ‘worse than expected’ is the
neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, singular verbs will most appropriate structure.
be used with them. Hence, ‘Everyone was sincerely and
positively’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.161.(c) it is evident that a lot more women
‘Subject + Verb + Object/Complement’ is the correct
Sol.150.(a) where the city park is? grammatical structure of a sentence. Hence, ‘It is evident that a
Whenever Wh. Words(like who, whom, where, why, how, etc) are lot more women’ is the most appropriate answer.
written in the middle of a sentence, the helping verb and the
main verb are written after the subject. E.g. - I do not know Sol.162.(c) least reliable
where she lives. Therefore, ‘is’ will be used after the subject ‘city ‘Least / most reliable’ is the correct superlative degree of
park’. Hence, ‘where the city park is’ is the most appropriate ‘reliable’. Hence, ‘least reliable’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
Sol.163.(b) experimenting with different techniques
Sol.151.(c) No correction required. The phrase ‘experimenting with different techniques’ means
The given sentence is grammatically correct. trying out various methods to achieve a goal. The given
sentence states that the young artist spent countless hours
Sol.152.(c) No fewer than trying out various methods and mediums. Hence, ‘experimenting
‘Fewer’ is used when we are comparing countable objects i.e. with different techniques’ is the most appropriate answer.
pedestrians. Hence, ‘No fewer than’ is the most appropriate
answer. Sol.164.(b) expected
‘Expect’ means to think that something will happen. The word
Sol.153.(d) has impacted the way we consume ‘expect’ makes the sentence meaningful. Hence, ‘expect’ is the
The word "consume" means to take in information or media and most appropriate answer.
the phrase "has impacted the way we consume" states the idea
of change in the way we take in digital content. Hence, ‘has Sol.165.(b) has grown rapidly
impacted the way we consume’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Has/have/had + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence,
‘has grown(V3) rapidly’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.154.(d) called around the neighbourhood
The phrase ‘call around’ means making calls or contacting
different individuals or locations. The given sentence states that SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1
Meenakshi contacted or reached out to various people or places
within her neighborhood to seek support for her campaign. Q.166. She had an ability to persuade others.
Hence, ‘called around the neighbourhood’ is the most SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
appropriate answer. (a) halt (b) suppress (c) outrage (d) impress

Sol.155.(d) one of them who was hiding behind a rock Q.167. We must remember that what we teach our children is
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘One of/ Each what we inculcate in them.
of/ Most of/ Either of + Plural Subject + Singular verb’ is the SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘one of them who was (a) endanger (b) inspire (c) instil (d) import
hiding behind a rock’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.168. The fact that God created man in his personal view by
Sol.156.(d) that would revolutionise the industry giving him an intellectual spirit elevates him above the beasts of
‘Revolutionise’ means to bring about significant change or the field.
transformation in something, which has the same meaning as SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)
the phrase “that would transform the sector”. Hence, ‘that would (a) own glory (b) own capacity (c) own image (d) own idea
revolutionise the industry’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.169. The frog adopts itself to live both in water and on land.
Sol.157.(d) brightened up when they SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)
‘Brightened up’ is a phrasal verb that means to become happier (a) frog adepts itself (b) frog alters itself
or more cheerful. Hence, ‘brightened up when they’ is the most (c) No substitution (d) frog adapts itself
appropriate answer.
Q.170. It is reported that she has win a prize money of ten lakhs
Sol.158.(b) lay off some at a reality show.
‘Lay off’ means to discharge an employee temporarily or SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)
permanently because of shortage of work or funds. The given (a) she will won (b) she had win
sentence states that the company is discharging some (c) No substitution required (d) she has won
employees. Hence, ‘lay off some’ is the most appropriate
answer. Q.171. Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to fooling
others.
Sol.159.(a) did we arrive at SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)
‘Do/does/did + V1’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, (a) betraying (b) deceive (c) cheating (d) revealing
‘did we arrive at’ is the most appropriate answer.

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Q.172. The Indian independence movement sought to establish (c) sell its stake in their subsidiary
the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of (d) sell its stake in its subsidiary
an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights
and Directive Principles. Q.184. In times of difficulty, she preys for an oracle to guide her.
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift) SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift)
(a) procedures of free mind (b) concepts of liberty (a) pray (b) praise (c) price (d) prays
(c) symbols of victory (d) methods to sympathise Q.185. In today's digital age, information is widely available to
Q.173. Carolina opened a savings account to save money for everyone by many means of media such as television,
later. newspapers, films, and social media.
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift) SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
(a) for a cold day (b) for a rainy day (a) with quite enough of mechanisms (b) through any strategies
(c) for a sunny day (d) for a hot day (c) via various forms (d) among many techniques

Q.174. The management is not beware of this fact. Q.186. They are the people which are looking to expand their
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift) horizons in the fast growing tourism industry.
(a) aware of (b) awaking to (c) beware to (d) watchful with SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) which looked to expand (b) who is looking to expand
Q.175. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute (c) who are looking to expand (d) that are looked to expand
the bracketed segment in the given sentence.
The river (flowing) under the bridge. Q.187. Abhijeet feels extremely tired after working all day long.
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift) SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) was flow (b) flows (c) is flow (d) is flowed (a) depressed (b) exhausted (c) sleepy (d) bare

Q.176. Last week's rain ravaged the whole city. Q.188. Disability was viewed as God's retribution for
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift) wickedness in the past.
(a) reaffirmed (b) rescinded (c) ruined (d) retracted SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
(a) revenge for legal works (b) punishment for wrongdoing
Q.177. National development is defined as an improvement in (c) payback for doing help (d) fine for misbehaviour
people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental
necessities to citizens such as food, education, social services, Q.189. Many noticeable people were present at the function.
medical help, and so on, as well as an increase in per capita SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
income. (a) No substitution (b) notworthy (c) celebrity (d) notable
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift) Q.190. The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is
(a) diving techniques (b) dining categories not committed it.
(c) existing calamities (d) living conditions SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Q.178. Please ask the dog to get of my couch. (a) have not committed it (b) has not committed it
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) had not committed it (d) am not committed it
(a) get of mine (b) get off my (c) get off mine (d) No substitution
Q.191. The family is neither interested in selling the house or
Q.179. The mob drove on the rampage and looted several shops rebuilding it.
in the locality. SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) yet rebuilding (b) not only rebuilding
(a) played on the rampage (b) went on the rampage (c) nor rebuilding (d) but also rebuilding
(c) ran on the rampage (d) strolled on the rampage
Q.192. Brian remained silent during the board meeting, though
Q.180. I don’t wear the sunglasses at the moment. Rahul was unaware that he had an ace up his sheath the entire
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift) time.
(a) I didn’t wear (b) I wore (c) I was wearing (d) I’m not wearing SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)
(a) an ace up his sleeve (b) an ace up his fortune
Q.181. Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when (c) an ace up his teeth (d) an ace up his head
she lost her jewellery box. Q.193. Bajrang is in extreme pain in his teeth.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift) SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)
(a) house were defeated when (b) house were frustrated when (a) Ache (b) Agony (c) Hurt (d) Sting
(c) house were relieved when (d) house were dashed when
Q.194. My friend is owing an expensive cell phone.
Q.182. Irene went to office every single day by walk. SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift) (a) own an expensive cell phone
(a) every day single by walk (b) every single day walk (b) owns an expensive cell phone.
(c) every single day on foot (d) every single day on walk (c) No substitution
(d) is own an expensive cell phone
Q.183. The company decided to sell their stake in their
subsidiary because it was under massive debts. Q.195. The players distributed the reward between themselves.
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift) SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) sell their stake in its subsidiary (a) between them (b) among themselves
(b) No substitution (c) between their selves (d) amongst their self
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Q.196. Greenhouse gases trapped beside Earth's atmosphere SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)
cause global warming. (a) broke down (b) broke with (c) broke into (d) broke off
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) trapped inside (b) No substitution Q.209. The young boy displayed an aptitude on scientific
(c) trapped outside (d) trapped beyond research.
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Q.197. Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion, I (a) aptitude for (b) aptitude at (c) aptitude by (d) aptitude in
am inclined to agree with him.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift) Q.210. He had given me that book in 1999.
(a) tended (b) conflicted (c) refused (d) conspired SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) did given me (b) was given me (c) gives me (d) gave me
Q.198. During the wedding ceremony, the bride seemed even
quieter and more diffident than usual. Q.211. There is a charm on the midnight air which all cannot
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift) experience.
(a) Showing lack of interest SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)
(b) Bold in others' company (a) over the midnight air (b) around the midnight air
(c) Giving a false or misleading impression (c) in the midnight air (d) under the midnight air
(d) Shy due to lack of confidence. Q.212. Being a practiced liar, it was totally normal for him to
Q.199. The moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the nearby utter a complete and blatant lie.
large celestial body. SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) (a) blasphemy (b) whooper (c) falsehood (d) perjury
(a) the near largest (b) the nearest large Q.213. Pintu has been advised to reduce smoking by his family
(c) No substitution (d) the nearly large doctor.
Q.200. Parents should tell their children to exercise great care SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
when crossed busy roads (a) lower down (b) up down (c) less down (d) cut down
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) Q.214. The heavy medications and strong drugs at the
(a) has crossed (b) crossing (c) cross (d) has been crossing sanatorium will surely turn a patient completely lifeless and
Q.201. This compartment is reserved for military person. unresponsive.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
(a) military personal (b) military personality (a) tombic (b) cadaverous (c) zonic (d) wasted
(c) military members (d) military personnel Q.215. I worked hard so that I might success.
Q.202. If only I was young again. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift) (a) that I may success (b) that I might successful
(a) I were young again (b) I be young again (c) that I might succeed (d) that I might successor
(c) I will be young again (d) I am young again Q.216. The stranger stood quietly for few moments.
Q.203. The girl in the water whistled with full might and waved SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)
my arms to draw attention to her plight. (a) For the few moments (b) No improvement required
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) For moments (d) For a few moments
(a) her arms (b) our arms (c) his arms (d) their arms Q.217. He did not stop until it was remarked that he was
Q.204. The government has finally agreed to wave the speaking at length about trivial things.
entertainment tax on the movie. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) twittering (b) writing (c) rambling (d) littering
(a) waive (b) wager (c) waiver (d) web Q.218. The question was raised for discussion before the
Q.205. Abraham Lincoln has been the sixteenth president of the members during the assembly session.
United States and save the Union at the American Civil war. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) came up (b) came off (c) came round (d) came out
(a) No substitution (b) save the Union alongside Q.219. The secretary to my boss is very efficient as he not only
(c) saved the Union during (d) saved the Union on gives him the required information and also handles
Q.206. Delegates of the conflicting countries formally meet at a correspondence independently.
conference to ironing out their differences. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) yet also handles (b) but also handles
(a) No substitution (b) to ironed (c) for iron in (d) to iron out (c) along with also handles (d) not also handles

Q.207. My friend Meera and her mother is visiting me this Solutions :-

weekend.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift) Sol.166.(d)
(a) have visiting (b) am visiting (c) was visiting (d) are visiting Impress- to make a strong impact or influence on someone.
Persuade- to convince or influence someone to do something.
Q.208. The commanders entered by force into terrorists' camp. Halt- to pause or to stop for a short period of time.

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Suppress- To stop or prevent something. Ravaged - to cause great damage to something or someone.
Outrage- to make someone angry by repeating an inappropriate Reaffirmed - to state something again clearly and firmly.
behaviour. Rescinded - to state that a law or decision is no longer valid.
Retracted - withdrawn or taken back, typically a statement or
Sol.167.(c) Instil - to introduce knowledge, values, or ideas by promise.
repeatedly teaching.
Inculcate- to gradually introduce something in a person's mind. Sol.177.(d) Living conditions
Endanger- to put someone or something at risk or in a The phrase 'living conditions' means the overall quality of life,
dangerous situation. including things like housing, health, education, income, safety,
Inspire- to motivate or encourage someone. and the environment. The given sentence states that national
Import- to bring in goods or services from another country. development is defined as the improvement in the overall quality
of people's lives. Hence, 'living conditions' is the most
Sol.168.(c) own image appropriate answer.
The phrase "in his own image" is commonly used to describe the
belief that God created human beings with characteristics or Sol.178.(b) get off my
attributes resembling his own. Hence, ‘own image’ is the most There is a prepositional error in the sentence. Preposition ‘of’
appropriate answer. must be replaced with ‘off’ as the phrase ‘get off’ means to leave
a particular place or position. Hence, ‘get off my’ is the most
Sol.169.(d) frog adapts itself appropriate answer.
‘Adapt’ means to become adjusted to new conditions. In the
given sentence, the frog is adjusting or modifying itself to live Sol.179.(b) went on the rampage
both in water and on land. While, ‘Adopt’ means to legally take ‘Drove’ must be replaced with ‘went’ as the phrase ‘go on a
(another's child) and bring it up as one's own. And ‘Adept’ means rampage’ means to rush around in a wild or violent way, causing
a person who is skilled or proficient at something. Hence, ‘frog damage or destruction. Hence, ‘went on rampage’ is the most
adapts itself’ is the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.

Sol.170.(d) she has won Sol.180.(d) I’m not wearing

Has/have/had always takes the third form (past participle) of The phrase ‘at the moment’ describes an action happening right
the verb. However, the past participle form of ‘win’ is ‘won’. now. And we generally use present continuous tense(is/am/are
Hence, ‘she has won’ is the most appropriate answer. + V-ing) to denote an action happening at the current moment.
Hence, ‘I’m not wearing’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.171.(b) Deceive- misleading someone
into believing something false. Sol.181.(d) house were dashed when
Fooling- tricking someone into believing something that is not ‘Beaten’ must be replaced with ‘dashed’ as ‘dashed’ means
true. destroyed or ruined. Hence, ‘house were dashed when’ is the
Betraying- to be disloyal to someone or something. most appropriate answer.
Cheating- to act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an
advantage. Sol.182.(c) every single day on foot
Revealing- to make something known that was previously The phrase ‘on foot’ is used when a person travels by walking.
hidden. Hence, ‘every single day on foot’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.172.(b) concepts of liberty Sol.183.(d) sell its stake in its subsidiary

The phrase "concept of liberty" means the idea of freedom which Possessive ‘its’ is used for singular nouns whereas possessive
includes making your own choices and living your life the way ‘their’ is used for plural nouns. In the given sentence, ‘company’
you want. The given sentence states that the Indian is a singular noun which will take ‘its’. Hence, ‘sell its stake in its
Independence movement attempted to establish the concept of subsidiary’ is the most appropriate answer.
liberty and social welfare. Hence, ‘concepts of liberty’ is the Sol.184.(d) Prays
most appropriate answer. ‘Preys’ must be replaced with ‘prays’ as ‘pray’ means to talk to
Sol.173.(b) for a rainy day God or a higher power. While ‘Prey’ means an animal that is
The idiom 'for a rainy day' means saving money or resources for caught and killed by another for food. Hence, ‘prays’ is the most
our future needs. Hence, 'for a rainy day' is the most appropriate appropriate answer.
answer. Sol.185.(c) via various forms
Sol.174.(a) Aware of The term ‘means’ means a method used for doing something
The phrase ‘beware of’ means to be aware of something. This such as means of transport. Whereas the term ‘forms’ means a
phrase can not be used with a stative verb (‘is’ in this sentence). particular type of variety of something. In the given sentence,
Therefore, ‘beware of’ must be replaced with ‘aware of’ to make various types of media have been listed, such as television,
a grammatically correct structure. Hence, ‘Aware of’ is the most newspapers and films. Hence, ‘via various forms’ is the most
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.

Sol.175.(b) Flows Sol.186.(c) who are looking to expand

‘Flowing’ must be replaced with ‘flows’ as we generally use "Who" is used when referring to people or humans. While "Which"
Simple present tense (V1-s/es) to state a general truth or fact. is used when referring to things or non-human entities. Hence,
Hence, ‘flows’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘who are looking to expand’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.176.(c) Ruined- destroyed or severely damaged. Sol.187.(b) Exhausted- Extremely tired.

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Sol.188.(b) punishment for wrongdoing that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a
The phrase “retribution for wickedness” means punishment for thing, person etc. For example, most, best, worst, greatest, etc.
wrongdoing. Hence, ‘punishment for wrongdoing’ is the most However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any
appropriate answer. superlative adjective. In the given sentence we will use the
superlative form after the definite article ‘the’. Hence, ‘the
Sol.189.(d) notable nearest large’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Noticeable’ means capable of being noticed or seen easily while
‘Notable’ means worthy of notice or attention due to some Sol.200.(b) crossing
special quality or significance. Hence, ‘notable’ is the most If 'when' is used without the subject and the auxiliary verb 'be', it
appropriate answer. always takes the present participle form(V-ing) of the verb.
Hence, 'crossing(V-ing)' is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.190.(c) had not committed it
The given sentence is an example of past tense. So, the correct Sol.201.(d) military personnel
form of the verb is ‘had + V3’. Hence, ‘had not committed it’ is the "Military personnel" refers to individuals who are part of the
most appropriate answer. armed forces or military services of a country. So, we will use
‘military personnel’ in place of ‘military person’. Hence, ‘military
Sol.191.(c) nor rebuilding personnel’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Neither…..nor’ / ‘Either …. Or’ is a conjunction pair. ‘Neither’
means ‘none of the two’ and ‘Either’ means ‘one of the two’. So, Sol.202.(a) I were young again
in the given sentence ‘or rebuilding’ must be replaced with ‘nor The given sentence is an example of subjunctive mood and the
rebuilding’. Hence, ‘nor rebuilding’ is the most appropriate expression ‘if only’ is used to express a strong wish for
answer. something. ‘If only + Sub. + were’ is the correct grammatical
structure. Hence, ‘I were young again’ is the most appropriate
Sol.192.(a) an ace up his sleeve answer.
The idiom "an ace up his sleeve" means having a secret plan or
advantage that is kept hidden until the right moment to use it. Sol.203.(a) Her arms
Hence, ‘an ace up his sleeve’ is the most appropriate answer. There is an error in the usage of Adjective. Adjective ‘My’ must
be replaced with ‘her’ as the subject of the sentence is ‘the girl’
Sol.193.(b) Agony - Extreme pain. that will take the adjective ‘her’ with it. Hence, ‘her arms’ is the
Ache - a continuous, dull pain or discomfort in a part of the most appropriate answer.
body.
Hurt - to experience physical or emotional pain or distress. Sol.204.(a) Waive
Sting - to cause a sharp, sudden pain, often from a bee or insect ‘Wave’ must be replaced with ‘waive’ as ‘Waive’ means to not to
bite. enforce a right or a rule. While, ‘wave’ means move one's hand to
and fro in greeting or as a signal. Hence, ‘waive’ is the most
Sol.194.(b) owns an expensive cell phone. appropriate answer.
Stative verbs are those verbs which express a state or condition.
Stative verbs denoting possession and measurement are “own, Sol.205.(c) Saved the Union during
possess, belong to, weigh, have, measure”. Stative verbs are ‘Save’ must be replaced with ‘saved’ as we need to use ‘Simple
generally not used in continuous tenses. So, we will use Simple Past Tense(V2)’ to denote actions that happened in the past
Present Tense(V1-s/es). Hence, ‘owns an expensive cell phone’ is Hence, ‘saved the union during’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer.
Sol.206.(d) to iron out
Sol.195.(b) among themselves We generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after the
We use ‘among’ for more than two persons and ‘between’ for preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to iron(V1) out’ is the most appropriate
two persons. answer.
However, there are more than two persons (players) mentioned
in the given sentence. Hence, ‘among themselves’ is the most Sol.207.(d) are visiting
appropriate answer. According to the Subject-Verb agreement rule, If two subjects
are connected with conjunction ‘and’ then they will be treated as
Sol.196.(a) trapped inside a plural subject and will take a plural verb only. Hence, ‘are
The phrase ‘trapped inside’ means trapped within something. visiting’ is the most appropriate answer.
Similarly, In the given sentence, greenhouse gases are trapped
within the Earth's atmosphere. Hence, ‘trapped inside’ is the Sol.208.(c) Broke into
most appropriate answer. The phrase “broke into” means to enter somewhere by force.
Hence, ‘broke into’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.197.(a) Tended - to be likely to happen.
Inclined - willing or likely to do something. Sol.209.(a) Aptitude for
Conflicted - having opposing feelings. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. Preposition
Refused - declined or said no to something. ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘for’ as Aptitude for" used to describe
Conspired - planned secretly to do something harmful or someone's natural ability or skill in a particular field or activity.
unlawful. Hence, ‘aptitude for’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.198.(d) Diffident - Shy due to lack of confidence. Sol.210.(d) gave me

‘Had given me’ must be replaced with ‘gave me’ as “Simple Past
Sol.199.(b) the nearest large Tense(V2)” is used to state facts that were true in the past.
‘Superlative degree ’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb Hence, ‘gave(V2) me’ is the most appropriate answer.

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Sol.211.(c) in the midnight air do what was requested.
Preposition 'in' is used to indicate the presence or location of Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
something within a certain place or condition. Similarly, in the (a) refused point blank to do
given sentence 'charm' is a quality that is present in the midnight (b) refused point blank doing
air. Hence, 'in the midnight air' is the most appropriate answer. (c) refused point blankedly to do
(d) refused in point blank of doing
Sol.212.(c) Falsehood
Falsehood - a complete and blatant lie. Q.224. Students were asked to write the historical events in the
Blasphemy - disrespectful or offensive words or actions towards order of their occurrence.
religious beliefs. Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
Whooper - someone who tells big lies or makes exaggerated (a) aesthetic order (b) historic order
claims. (c) chronological order (d) diachronic order
Perjury - telling a lie after promising to tell the truth, especially in
a court of law. Solutions :-
Sol.213.(d) cut down
Sol.220.(a) Laid down
The phrasal verb ‘cut down’ means to reduce. Hence, ‘cut down’
The phrase “laid down” means surrendering or putting
is the most appropriate answer.
something down. Hence, ‘Laid down’ is the most appropriate
Sol.214.(b) Cadaverous answer.
‘Cadaverous’ means something that is extremely pale, gaunt,
Sol.221.(a) down to earth- very realistic and sensible.
and resembling a lifeless or dead body in appearance. Hence,
down to it- focused on the task at hand.
‘cadaverous’ is the most appropriate answer.
down to bottom- at the lowest point.
Sol.215.(c) that I might succeed down to drown- to sink under water and die.
‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like
Sol.222.(c) Advised against
can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However,
The verb ‘advise’ is often followed by the preposition ‘against’
after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb
when giving a warning to avoid something. Hence, ‘advised
(V1). Hence, ‘might succeed(V1)’ is the most appropriate
against’ is the most appropriate answer.
structure.
Sol.223.(a) refused point blank to do
Sol.216.(d) for a few moments
‘Of’ must be replaced with ‘to’ as ‘refused point blank’ is an idiom
'Few' means negligible or zero whereas 'a few' means a small but
and it should be followed by ‘to + infinitive(V1).’ Hence, ‘refused
considerable number of something. Therefore, ‘few’ must be
point blank to do’ is the most appropriate answer.
replaced with ‘a few.’ Hence, ‘for a few moments’ is the most
appropriate answer. Sol.224.(c) chronological order- in the order of their
occurrence.
Sol.217.(c) Rambling- speaking at length about trivial things.
Aesthetic order - organize things in a way that emphasizes their
Twittering - bird sounds.
beauty.
Littering - carelessly dropping trash, creating a mess.
Historic order - arranging things based on their historical
Sol.218.(a) came up importance or relevance.
The phrase ‘came up’ means to be raised, as in a discussion. Diachronic order - organizing things based on their evolution or
Hence, ‘came up’ is the most appropriate answer. changes over time

Sol.219.(b) but also handles SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 2

“Not only……….. But also” is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘but
also handles’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.225. An ultralight airplane is very different from a conventional
airplane. It is looking like a lawn chair with wings.
SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI) SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
(a) No substitution required (b) look like
Q.220. The rebels laid up their arms (c) looked like (d) looks like
Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
Q.226. Raju did very well in the exam, he must study well.
(a) laid down (b) laid out (c) laid on (d) laid by
SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
Q.221. She has gained a lot of fame but still she is very realistic (a) he may study well (b) he should have studied well
and sensible. (c) he must have studied well (d) No substitution required
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(a) down to earth (b) down to it Solutions :-
(c) down to bottom (d) down to drown
Sol.225.(d) looks like
Q.222. He was advised for walking alone in the neighbourhood. ‘Simple present tense(Singular.Sub + V1-s/es + obj )’ will be used
Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) in the given sentence as it is used to describe a fact. Hence,
(a) No substitution (b) advised about ‘looks (V1-s) like’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) advised against (d) advised on
Sol.226.(c) he must have studied well
Q.223. The volunteers of the organisation refused point blank of We need to use present perfect tense (have + V3) to indicate the
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action that was completed in the past but has connection to the SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
present. The given sentence states that Raju did very well in the (a) like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call
exam, he must have studied well. Hence, ‘must have studied(V3) upon a man
well’ is the most appropriate answer. (b) like one of these unwelcome social summons that call upon
a man
SSC MTS 2022 Tier - 1 (c) like one of those unwelcome social summon that call upon a
man
Q.227. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (d) No substitution required
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
Q.235. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
substitute it, select "no substitution required".
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
The unit twitched like a bird (preening it's plumage and becomes
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the
motionless).
sentence is correct as given.
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She ran 12 kms at a stretch, (which are a greater) distance for a
(a) preening its plumage and became motionless
rookie.
(b) No substitution required
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(c) preening it's plumage while becoming motionless
(a) No correction required (b) which is quite some
(d) to preen it's plumage and becomes motionless
(c) which are greatest (d) what is great
Q.228. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q.236. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
substitute it, select "no substitution required"
No, they are normal people, (although they perceive the world
This preoccupation with him was becoming an obsession
different).
(that was beginning to effect her ability) to take care of the
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house.
(a) but they perceive the world differently
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(b) No substitution required
(a) that was beginning to affect her ability
(c) from they perceive the world differently
(b) which was beginning to effect her ability
(d) while they perceive the world different
(c) No substitution required
Q.229. You'll have to brakes hard when you go down the hill (d) which was begin to affect her ability
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Q.237. MLA is a representative electing by the voters of a
(a) brake hardly (b) braked hard
constituency to the legislature.
(c) No improvement (d) brake hard
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Q.230. At the grocery store, coffee is in an same aisles as tea (a) elects by a (b) elected by a
SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening) (c) No improvement (d) elected by the
(a) a same aisles as (b) the same aisle as
Q.238. The rabbit was remain stationary to avoid being seen.
(c) same aisle is (d) No improvement
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Q.231. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (a) No improvement (b) remain stationary
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to (c) remained stationary (d) were remained stationary
substitute it, select 'no substitution required.
Q.239. The cat was lastly see in the backyard.
The rodeo is (great way to unite soldier's skills and build) esprit
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de corps.
(a) last saw in (b) No improvement (c) last seen in (d) last see in
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(a) a great way to unite soldiers' skills and build Q.240. Watch your step - the third stair have a broken tread.
(b) No substitution required SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning)
(c) great way to unite soldier's skills and building (a) has a break (b) No improvement
(d) a great way to unite an soldier's skill and build (c) has a broken (d) has a broke

Q.232. The waiter giving the diners some complimentary mints. Q.241. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning) bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(a) give the diner (b) given the diners meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
(c) No improvement (d) gave the diners sentence is correct as given.
There were creatures (stood between) the carriage shafts.
Q.233. The water leaked in with a hole in the roof.
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(a) No correction required (b) stands among
(a) No improvement (b) by a holed
(c) standing between (d) stood among
(c) through a holes (d) through a hole
Q.242. When my calculations are wrong, I have to pore over the
Q.234. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
spreadsheet to find the error.
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
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substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(a) No improvement (b) to poring over
This looks (like one of those unwelcome social summons which
(c) to pored over (d) to pore by
call upon a man) either to be bored or to lie.

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Q.243. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that its) now the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to state's worst invasive weed.
substitute it, select 'no substitution required. SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
Chia is currently pursuing a (master's in developmental studies (a) In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapid that it's
in Netherlands). (b) In fact, climbing fern is spread so rapidly that its
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) (c) In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's
(a) master's in developmental studies in the Netherlands. (d) No substitution required
(b) masters' in developmental studies in the Netherlands.
(c) No substitution required Q.251. The film's director decide to reshoot the scene.
(d) master's in developmental studies at Netherlands. SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) deciding to reshoot (b) decide to reshot
Q.244. The most worrying aspect of climate change is the effect (c) decided to reshoot (d) No improvement
it has on the world's food supply.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) Q.252. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(a) A most worry aspect (b) A worried aspects bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(c) The most worrying aspects (d) No improvement meaningfully. Select the option no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.245. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (Much times), I have felt that conversations like these must take
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to place in person
substitute it, select "no substitution required". SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)
The government appears (to be at war with it's own people.) (a) Many a times (b) Many time
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning) (c) No correction required (d) Many a time
(a) to be on war with it's own people
(b) to be at war against it's own people Q.253. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(c) No substitution required bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(d) to be at war with its own people meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.246. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the One of the main climbing routes, approaches the summit from
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need the southeast (in the Nepal).
tosubstitute it, select 'no substitution required". SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)
He suggested (there was collusions through objectors, due to (a) at the Nepal (b) in Nepal
similarities) in some letters sent to the council. (c) No correction required (d) from the Nepal
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(a) there was collusions from the objector, due to similarities Q.254. In the logo, the blue contrast wells with its
(b) there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities complementary colour, yellow.
(c) No substitution required SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Morning)
(d) their was collusion by the objectors, due to similarities (a) No improvement (b) contrast well
(c) contrast we'll (d) contrasts well
Q.247. The idea was to delivered governmental services at the
citizen's doorstep. Q.255. My history assignment is due on Wednesday.
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(a) delivering government serviced (a) are due at (b) No improvement (c) were due on (d) is dues in
(b) delivers governmental servicing Q.256. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(c) No improvement bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
(d) deliver government services substitute it, select "no substitution required".
Q.248. Raccoons have being more active at night. (Hardly did the ink dried on my weekly column, when) one of my
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening) readers called me.
(a) are more (b) are few (c) No improvement (d) are much SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) Hardly had the ink dry on last week's column, when
Q.249. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the (b) No substitution required
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence (c) Hardly did the ink dried on last week's column, when
meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction requires’ if the (d) Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when
sentence is correct as given.
With a (sudden push off understanding), Harry realised who the Q.257. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
people in the end beds must be. bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening) substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(a) sudden rush of understanding Bonaparte, unlike Hoche, was not (eagerly to embark in) a
(b) suddenly rushed understanding serious Irish expedition.
(c) No correction required SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)
(d) All of sudden understand (a) eager to embark on (b) No substitution required
(c) eagerest to embarked on (d) eager into embark in
Q.250. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to Q.258. I'll see you in the meets next week.
substitute it, select 'no substitution required'. SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)
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(a) fine of driving (b) fined for drive
Q.259. In the summer, the weathering can be very hot around (c) fined for driving (d) No improvement
here.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning) Q.268. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(a) weathers could being (b) No improvement bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(c) weather is be (d) weather can be meaningfully. Select the option no correction required' if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.260. Training your dog have required a lot of patience. Apple has also introduced a (rule that seemed tie) to its recent
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon) dispute with Basecamp
(a) require the lot (b) requires a lot SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening)
(c) required lot (d) No improvement (a) rule that seems tied (b) rule that seemingly tied
Q.261. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the (c) No correction required (d) rule which seemed tie
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the Q.269. At age 25, she taken her vows and became a nun.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Morning)
sentence is correct as given. (a) take her vows (b) No improvement
The (captain with the members of his team) failed to qualify for (c) took her vows (d) take her vowed
the African Nations Cup finals.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.270. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(a) No correction required bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no n
(b) captain and his team substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(c) captain along with the members of his team He has 33 years of professional experience (on the field of)
(d) captain along side the members of his team Public Administration
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Q.262. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (a) over field of (b) in the field of
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to (c) No substitution required (d) in the field off
substitute it, select "no substitution required"
The query isn't (whether he will admit it, but when). Q.271. The cat sits in the window and staring at the squirrel.
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(a) No substitution required (a) No improvement (b) stares at (c) stares on (d) stared at
(b) whether he will be admitting it or not, but when?
(c) whether or nor he will admit it, but when? Q.272. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(d) whether he will admit it or not, but when? bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select "no substitution required".
Q.263. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the (The transit of the Planet of Love happen in pairs), eight years
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence apart every century.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening)
sentence is correct as given. (a) The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs
The (roof collapsing) in a roar of rock and rubble. (b) No substitution required
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening) (c) The transits of the Planet of Love happens at pairs
(a) roof have collapsed (b) No correction required (d) The transit of Planet of Love happen in pairs
(c) roof was collapse (d) roof collapsed
Q.273. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q.264. The Tagore House is rehearsing a skit for the school’s bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
Annual Day Function. substitute it, select "no substitution required".
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning) Some of them were nearly (as hard as ligament, and many an
(a) has been rehearsing a skits (b) was rehearse a skit inch in length).
(c) is rehearsed an skit (d) No improvement SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning)
(a) as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long
Q.265. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the (b) No substitution required
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence (c) hard as ligament, and many an inch at length
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the (d) as hard as a ligament, and many an inches in length
sentence is correct as given.
The tourists (rendered to the) museum on time. Q.274. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon) bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
(a) appeared at the (b) occurred to the substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(c) No correction required (d) arrived at the The only course of action to (fend of the loud clamor off
conspiracy theories) is to keep everyone fully informed.
Q.266. The number of homes with running watered has been SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
rising sharply since 1985. (a) fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon) (b) No substitution required
(a) with run water (b) with running water (c) fend off the loud clamour off conspiracy theories
(c) of ran watered (d) No improvement (d) fend of the loud clamour of conspiracy Theories
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bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to Q.284. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
substitute it, select 'no substitution required". bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
We were asked by (Jane's aunt where she was last night.) substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Evening) The Bank of New York has increased (interest rates four times
(a) No substitution required from last January.)
(b) Jane aunt's where she was last night? SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(c) Jane's aunt where was she last night. (a) interest rates four times since last January.
(d) Jane's aunt where was she was last night? (b) the interest rates four time from last January.
(c) No substitution required
Q.276. This has sharp decreased the cases of water-borne (d) interest rates from last January, four times.
diseases.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Evening) Q.285. Drive two blocks and turn right at the traffic lights.
(a) sharp decrease (b) sharply decreased SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)
(c) sharper decreases (d) No improvement (a) turn right in (b) No improvement
(c) turns right at (d) turn rightly at
Q.277. Cell phones keeps loved ones and those nearly them
well connected. Q.286. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning) bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
(a) No improvement (b) keeping loved and nearly substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(c) kept love and near (d) keep loved ones and those near (Because he has been in custody from last July.) Pickard will
now be released in four months.
Q.278. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to (a) Because he had been under custody from last July,
substitute it, select "no substitution required’ (b) Because he has been in custody since last July,
(Beside myself the only English people) there were Keith and (c) Because he had been in custody from last July,
Doreen. (d) No substitution required
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(a) Besides I, the only English speaking people Q.287. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(b) No substitution required bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(c) Besides myself, the only English people meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the
(d) Beside me, the only English people sentence is correct as given.
He lost his temper (by a driver) flashed her headlights as he
Q.279. You can't bought anything with one cent anymore. overtook.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
(a) should not bought anything (b) No improvement (a) afterwards a driver (b) No correction required
(c) could not buying anything (d) can't buy anything (c) considering a driver (d) after a driver
Q.280. There has been a spate of some unfortunately events in Q.288. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Madurai. bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) substitute it, select 'no substitution required’.
(a) unfortunate events (b) unfortunately event (There's many a good tunes) played on an old violin.
(c) No improvement (d) unfortunate some events SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
Q.281. Your parcel should arrived at three days. (a) No substitution required (b) There are many a good tunes
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) (c) There's many good tune (d) There are many good tunes
(a) arrive in three (b) arrive in third Q.289. Even in time of natural disasters, the farmers had to pay
(c) No improvement (d) arrive in the third their share of taxes.
Q.282. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence (a) times of natural (b) timer of natural
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the (c) times of naturally (d) No improvement
sentence is correct as given. Q.290. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
I received word that you (were attempting) to contact me. bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning) meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
(a) No correction required (b) were strike sentence is correct as given.
(c) has attempting (d) was attempting Christian turned round and (strided off into) the blackness and I
Q.283. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the got into my car.
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
substitute it, select 'no substitution required". (a) strode off (b) strode of
(Plots to dispose him came) to nothing. (c) strided of (d) No correction required
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning) Q.291. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(a) No substitution required bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(b) Plots to dispose off him comes meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the
(c) Plots to dispose of him came sentence is correct as given.
(d) Plots which dispose him came How (can a book such as) be written before I'd lived the
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SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening) brought them to their senses.
(a) No correction required (b) could such a book SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(c) must so a book (d) may such a book (a) The shocking entrances (b) The unexpected entrance
(c) The unexpecting entrances (d) No correction required
Q.292. I try to eat less meat and more vegetables.
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning) Q.299. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(a) to eats less (b) to eat lesser bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(c) to ate less (d) No improvement meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.293. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (Most time) they didn't have enough to eat and went to bed
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to hungry
substitute it, select "no substitution required", SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening)
(This bridge neither crossed the Thames, and neither gave) (a) No correction required (b) Many a times
access to a now-lost island in the river. (c) More times (d) Many a time
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(a) This bridge either crossed the Thames, and or gave Q.300. He had thrown the wrapper into the garbage.
(b) This bridge neither crossed the Thames, nor gave SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening)
(c) This bridge either crossed the Thames, nor gave (a) throw the (b) thrown the
(d) No substitution required (c) No improvement (d) has throwing the

Q.294. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the Q.301. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
substitute it, select 'no substitution required". meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
He lights his pipe, (and on many an evenings he helps me with) sentence is correct as given.
dishes. We saw him (the more) during Hogsmeade weekend.
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(a) and on many evenings he helped me with the (a) the many (b) the most
(b) and on many evenings he helps me with the (c) the bigger (d) No correction required
(c) and many an evenings he helps me with the
(d) No substitution required Q.302. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
Q.295. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to sentence is correct as given.
substitute it, select 'no substitution required" (Then got of on) a station in the very heart of London.
That is not a solution available (to most people for who email SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning)
has become necessity.) (a) No correction required (b) They got off at
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening) (c) They got of by (d) They got off on
(a) to most people for who email has become a necessity.
(b) to most people for whom email has become a necessity. Q.303. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
(c) for most people to whom email has became necessity. bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
(d) No substitution required meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.296. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the The relationship between two people is (by the way in what) they
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence feel and behave towards each other.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)
sentence is correct as given. (a) the way by which (b) by which ways
He gritted his teeth and tried to act as though he (either noticed (c) the way in which (d) No correction required
nor cared).
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning) Q.304. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(a) neither noticed nor cared (b) No correction required bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
(c) either noticed or cared (d) neither noticed cared substitute it, select 'no substitution required"
Besides the atmospheric changes that make us sweat,
Q.297. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the (hormonal or emotional stimulus can also cause sweating).
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the (a) hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating
sentence is correct as given. (b) hormonal or emotional stimuli can also cause sweating
His temperament (disposed him to) argue readily with people. (c) No substitution required
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon) (d) hormonal or emotional stimulus also causing sweating
(a) disposed him of to (b) dispose him to
(c) disposed him off to (d) No correction required Q.305. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
Q.298. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence sentence is correct as given.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the We've made extraordinary (flowering as a) society in that regard.
sentence is correct as given. SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
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(a) progress as a (b) advance as a substitute it, select "no substitution required".
(c) improvement by a (d) No correction required (The people of Philippines has voted) to elect a new president
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
Q.306. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (a) No substitution required
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to (b) The people of Philippines have voted
substitute it, select ‘no substitution required’. (c) The people of the Philippines have voted
It is expected that this police power will only apply to air and (d) The people of the Philippines has voted
(sea routes between the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland).
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Solutions :-
(a) sea routes across the Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(b) sea routes across the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland
Sol.227.(a) Preening its plumage and became motionless.
(c) sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Possessive form of the pronoun ‘It’ will be used i.e. ‘Its’ and ܸ 2 of
(d) No substitution required
‘become’ will be used as the first clause of the sentence is in the
Q.307. If you want to have two cats, a male and a female will past tense. Hence, ‘Preening its plumage and became
usually gotten along. motionless.’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) will usual get (b) No improvement Sol.228.(a) but they perceive the world differently.
(c) will usually get (d) will usually got Conjunction ‘but’ will be used instead of ‘although’ as we
generally use ‘but’ to connect ideas that contrast and adverb
Q.308. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the ‘differently’ will be used to describe the verb ‘perceive’. Hence,
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence ‘but they perceive the world differently’ is the most appropriate
meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction required’ if the answer.
sentence is correct as given.
Both of us felt the relationship (wasn't really gone somewhere.) Sol.229.(d) brake hard
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon) The correct sentence structure using Infinitive is ‘To + Base Verb’
(a) No correction required (b) wasn't really going anywhere (to eat, to go, to study). Hence, ‘brake hard’ is the most
(c) was going that direction (d) won't really gone that path appropriate answer.

Q.309. I like to hang my laundry outside in the suns to dry. Sol.230.(b) the same aisle as
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening) Article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns.
(a) No improvement (b) sun to dried (c) sun to dries (d) sun to dry Similarly, the given sentence talks about a specific noun (aisle).
Hence, ‘the same aisle as’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.310. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence Sol.231.(a) a great way to unite soldiers' skills and build
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the We generally use article ‘a’ to refer to a nonspecific or general
sentence is correct as given. noun. Hence, ‘a great way to unite soldiers' skills and build’ is the
It was a (easement to be far away) from that malicious old most appropriate answer.
labyrinth with its stares and gossip.
Sol.232.(d) Gave the diners
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‘Giving’ will be replaced by ‘gave’ as we generally use past
(a) help to be away (b) relief to be away
indefinite(V₂) to describe completed actions or events that
(c) No correction required (d) rest to be far
occurred in the past. Hence, ‘gave’ is the most appropriate
Q.311. Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the answer.
bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence
Sol.233.(d) through a hole
meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction required’ if the
‘With’ must be replaced with ‘through’ as we generally use the
sentence is correct as given.
preposition (through) indicating movement or passage from one
She (had a reputation) brilliance.
side or location to another. Hence, ‘through a hole’ is the most
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appropriate answer.
(a) No correction required (b) have a reputation for
(c) has a reputation for (d) has a reputation of Sol.234.(a) like one of those unwelcome social summonses
which call upon a man
Q.312. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
‘Summons’ must be replaced with ‘Summonses’ as we use plural
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
nouns (summonses) with ‘these/those’. Hence, ‘like one of those
substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man’ is the
Though they allow celebrities and famous people to take
most appropriate answer.
pictures (inside the museum, but they does not allow the
general public) to do the same. Sol.235.(b) which is quite some
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon) ‘Which are a greater’ must be replaced with ‘which is quite some’
(a) inside the museum, they do not allow the general public in the given sentence. The word "which" refers to the distance of
(b) No substitution required 12 kms, and the word "are" is plural because it agrees with the
(c) inside the museum, but do not allowing the general public noun "distances". However, in this case, we are only talking
(d) inside the museum, they does not allow general public about one distance, so the verb "is" will be used. The adverb
"quite" is used to emphasise the distance, and the word "some"
Q.313. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the is used to indicate that the distance is significant. Hence, ‘which
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to is quite some’ is the most appropriate answer.
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Sol.236.(a) that was beginning to affect her ability especially for an illegal or harmful purpose." In this case, the
The word "that" is a relative pronoun that refers to the noun objectors are cooperating with each other to send similar letters
"preoccupation". The word "which" is also a relative pronoun, but to the council. The word "between" is used to indicate that the
it is used to refer to things, not actions. In this case, we are collusion is between two or more parties. Hence, ‘there was
talking about the action of the preoccupation affecting her collusion between objectors, due to similarities’ is the most
ability, so we need to use the word "that". Hence, ‘that was appropriate answer.
beginning to affect her ability’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.247.(d) Deliver government services
Sol.237.(d) Elected by the ‘Delivered’ must be replaced with ‘deliver’ as the correct
‘Electing by the’ must be replaced with ‘elected by the’ in the sentence structure using Infinitive is ‘To + Base Verb’ (to eat, to
given sentence. As we generally use past participles(elected) to go, to study). Hence, ‘deliver government services’ is the most
denote the current state of a person or thing. Hence, ‘elected by appropriate answer.
the’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Sol.248.(a) Are more
Sol.238.(c) remained stationary ‘Have being’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as we generally use
‘Was remain’ must be replaced by ‘remained’ as the given simple present tense (Sub + are + obj) to describe actions that
sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in are facts or generalizations. Hence, ‘are more’ is the most
the simple past form(V2). However, the past form of ‘remain’ is appropriate answer.
‘remained’. Hence, ‘remained stationary’ is the most appropriate
structure. Sol.249.(a) Sudden rush of understanding
‘Put off’ must be replaced with ‘rush of’ as the phrase ‘sudden
Sol.239.(c) last seen in rush of’ means to do something quickly. Hence, ‘Sudden rush of
‘Lastly’ must be replaced with ‘last’ as we generally use last as understanding’ is the most appropriate answer.
an adverb to show the last occasion before the present and the
given sentence is in passive voice so we the 3rd form of the Sol.250.(c) In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's
verb(seen) will be used. Hence, ‘last seen in’ is the most It's is a contraction and should be used where a sentence would
appropriate answer. read "it is." Its with no apostrophe,is the possessive pronoun, like
"his" and "her," for nouns without gender.Hence, ‘In fact, climbing
Sol.240.(c) has a broken fern is spreading so rapidly that it's ’ is the most appropriate
‘Have a broken’ must be replaced with ‘has a broken’ in the given answer.
sentence. According to the subject-verb agreement singular
subject always takes singular verb and plural subject always Sol.251.(c) decided to reshoot
takes plural verb. Here the subject ‘third stair’ is a singular The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must
subject. Hence, ‘has a broken’ is the most appropriate answer. be used in the simple past form(V₂). However, the past form of
‘decide’ is ‘decided’. Hence, ‘decided to reshoot’ is the most
Sol.241.(c) standing between appropriate answer.
The given sentence is an example of the past continuous tense.
The past continuous tense shows a continuous action that Sol.252.(d) Many a time
began in the past. The verb ‘stand’ is used to indicate a position, We generally use the phrase ‘Many a time’ to convey that
and the preposition ‘between’ is used to indicate the location of something has happened frequently or repeatedly. It emphasizes
something in between two other things. Hence, ‘standing the repetition of an action or event. Hence, ‘Many a time’ is the
between’ is the most appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.

Sol.242.(a) No improvement Sol.253.(b) In Nepal

The sentence is grammatically correct. Article ‘the’ must be removed as we only use article the with the
To pore over means to read a document very carefully. name of the countries which have plural or singular nouns, are
composed of multiple words or include words like ‘republic',
Sol.243.(a) master's in developmental studies in the ‘kingdom’ or ‘states’. For example The United States of America,
Netherlands. The Philippines, The Maldives etc. Hence, ‘In Nepal’ is the most
We generally use the definite article "the" with countries whose appropriate answer.
names are plural or collective nouns. For example, "the United
States," "the Netherlands," "the Philippines," or "the Maldives." Sol.254.(d) Contrasts well
Hence, ‘master's in developmental studies in the Netherlands’ is ‘Wells’ must be replaced with ‘Well’ as ‘well’ is an adverb and we
the most appropriate answer. never make plurals of adverbs. Hence, ‘contrasts well’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Sol.244.(d) No improvement
The sentence is grammatically correct. Sol.255.(b) No improvement
The sentence is grammatically correct.
Sol.245.(d) to be at war with its own people
‘It’s’ must be replaced with ‘its’ in the given sentence. The word Sol.256.(d)
‘its’ is the possessive pronoun for the singular noun Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when
‘government’. Hence, ‘To be at war with its own people’ is the ‘Did’ must be replaced with ‘Had’ in order to use the past perfect
most appropriate answer. tense. The past perfect tense is used to indicate an action that
occurred before another past action. Hence, ‘Hardly had the ink
Sol.246.(b) dried on last week's column, when’ is the most appropriate
there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities answer.
The word "collusion" means "secret agreement or cooperation
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Sol.257.(a) Eager to embark on verb first form (V1 + s/es) in assertive sentences. And the verb
Adverb ‘Eagerly’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘Eager’ as "seems" to indicate that the rule appears to be connected to the
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (Bonaparte). dispute. Hence, ‘rule that seems tied’ is the most appropriate
We generally use prepositions (on/upon) with the verb ‘Embark’. answer.
Hence, ‘Eager to embark on’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.269.(c) took her vows
Sol.258.(a) at the meeting The phrase ‘taken her vows’ will be replaced with ‘took her vows’.
The verb ‘meets’ must be replaced with the noun ‘meeting’ and According to the rule of parallelism, if two or more verbs are
we generally use the preposition ‘at’ to indicate the specific connected to the same subject, those verbs will be of the same
location or point in time where an event or gathering takes place. form. The verb ‘became’ is in simple past tense, so the other
Hence, ‘at the meeting’ is the most appropriate answer. verb will also be in simple past tense. Hence, ‘took her vows’ is
the most appropriate answer.
Sol.259.(d) weather can be
‘weathering can be’ must be replaced with ‘weather can be’ as Sol.270.(b) In the field of
the correct phrase to use is "weather can be," which conveys the ‘On the field of’ must be replaced with ‘in the field of’ as the
intended meaning that the weather can be very hot in the preposition "in" is commonly used to indicate involvement or
summer. Hence, ‘weather can be’ is the most appropriate specialization in a particular field. Hence, ‘in the field’ is the most
answer. appropriate answer.

Sol.260.(b) requires a lot Sol.271.(b) stares at

The phrase ‘have required a lot’ will be replaced with ‘requires a ‘Staring at’ will be replaced with ‘stares at’ as the given sentence
lot’ because we use Simple Present Tense to state general is in present tense. ‘Sits’ is the present form of the verb. ‘At’ is a
truths. The given sentence states a general truth about training fixed preposition used after the verb ‘stare’. Hence, ‘stares at’ is
dogs. Hence, ‘requires a lot’ is the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.

Sol.261.(b) captain and his team Sol.272.(a) The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs
The part after the preposition is considered additional The phrase ‘in pairs’ indicates that two transits happen. So,
information, not an integral part of the subject. But sports is plural noun ‘transits’ will be used in place of ‘transit’. Hence, ‘the
teamwork. It’s not only the captain but also the team which transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs’ is the most
failed to qualify for the African National Cup Finals. So, we need appropriate answer.
to use conjunction ‘and’ in place of the preposition ‘with’. Hence,
‘captain and his team’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.273.(a) as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long
‘Ligament’ must be replaced with ‘ligaments’ as it specifies the
Sol.262.(a) No substitution required plural form of ‘ligaments’ to match the plural subject ‘them’ and
The sentence is grammatically correct. provides the correct verb form ‘were’ and adjective ‘long’ for
agreement. Hence, ‘as hard as ligaments and many were an inch
Sol.263.(d) roof collapsed long’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Roof collapsing’ will be replaced with ‘roof collapsed’ as it
indicates that the action of the roof falling down has already Sol.274.(a) fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
happened in the past. So we need simple past tense and verb The phrase ‘fend off’ means to defend against or repel
form (V2) that is ‘collapsed’. Hence, ‘roof collapsed’ is the most something. The phrase should be followed by the preposition
appropriate answer. "of" to indicate the object, which is ‘the loud clamour of
conspiracy theories’. Hence, ‘fend off the loud clamour of
Sol.264.(d) No improvement conspiracy theories’ is the most appropriate answer.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Sol.275.(a) No substitution required
Sol.265.(d) Arrived at the The given sentence is grammatically correct.
‘Rendered to the’ must be replaced with ‘arrived at the’ as
"Arrived at" is a commonly used phrase to indicate reaching a Sol.276.(b) sharply decreased
specific location. Hence, ‘arrived at the’ is the most appropriate The phrase ‘sharp decreased’ will be replaced with ‘sharply
answer. decreased’ because an adverb is required before a verb to
modify its meaning. Hence, ‘sharply decreased’ is the most
Sol.266.(b) with running water appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘with running watered’ must be replaced with ‘with
running water’ as a noun is required after the preposition 'with'. Sol.277.(d) keep loved ones and those near
Also, the participle 'running' is acting as an adjective and According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural
requires a noun. Hence, 'with running water' is the most subject(cell phones) always takes a plural verb(keep). And the
appropriate answer. preposition ‘near’ is used to denote the relationship with the
noun/pronoun(them). Hence, ‘keep loved ones and those near’ is
Sol.267.(c) fined for driving the most appropriate answer.
‘Fined of driving’ must be replaced with ‘fined for driving’ as the
preposition "for" to indicate the reason or cause for the fine. Sol.278.(c) Besides myself, the only English people
Hence, ‘fined for driving’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Beside’ must be replaced with ‘besides’. The preposition
‘besides’ is used to indicate in addition to or apart from
Sol.268.(a) rule that seems tied someone or something. Hence, ‘besides myself, the only English
‘Rule that seemed’ must be replaced with ‘rule that seems’ as the people’ is the most appropriate answer.
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Sol.279.(d) can't buy anything Sol.290.(a) strode off
‘Bought’ must be replaced with ‘buy’ as we generally use bare The phrase ‘strided off into’ will be replaced with ‘strode off’ as
infinitive after modal auxiliary verbs (can & could, may & might, the given sentence is in the past and the correct past form of
will & shall, must, would etc.) Hence, ‘can’t buy anything’ is the ‘stride’ is ‘strode’. Hence, ‘strode off’ is the most appropriate
most appropriate answer. answer.

Sol.280.(a) unfortunate events Sol.291.(b) Could such a book

The phrase ‘unfortunately events’ will be replaced with The phrase ‘could such a book’ functions as a conditional
‘unfortunate events’ as we need an adjective before the noun statement expressing doubt or disbelief. The modal verb "could"
‘events’ to qualify its meaning, not an adverb. Hence, suggests the possibility or ability of something happening, in
‘unfortunate events’ is the most appropriate answer. this case, a book being written. The word "such" emphasizes the
particular type or nature of the book being referred to. Together,
Sol.281.(a) arrive in three this choice conveys the skepticism or questioning about the
‘Modal + V₁’ is the correct grammatical structure. Preposition ‘in’ book's existence prior to the person's own experiences. Hence, ‘
or ‘within’ is used to mention the time period in which a task will could such a book ’ is the most appropriate answer.
be completed. Hence, ‘arrive(V₁) in three’ is the most appropriate
answer. Sol.292.(d) No improvement
The sentence is grammatically correct.
Sol.282.(a) No correction required
The sentence is grammatically correct. Sol.293.(b) This bridge neither crossed the Thames, nor gave
The phrase ‘This bridge neither crossed the Thames, and neither
Sol.283.(c) Plots to dispose of him came gave’ will be replaced with ‘This bridge neither crossed the
The phrase "dispose of" means to get rid of or eliminate Thames, nor gave’ because the conjunction ‘neither’ is paired
someone or something. In this sentence, the sentence suggests with ‘nor’. Hence, ‘This bridge neither crossed the Thames, nor
that there were plots or plans to eliminate or get rid of him, but gave’ is the most appropriate answer.
those plans ultimately failed or had no result. Hence, ‘plots to
dispose of him came’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.294.(b) and on many evenings he helps me with the
‘Many + plural noun’ is the correct grammatical structure. Also,
Sol.284.(a) Interest rates four times since last January. article ‘the’ is generally used before known or familiar things.
‘From’ will be replaced with ‘since’ because the preposition Since ‘the dishes’ are used by the person regularly, the person is
‘since’ is used to denote point of time. Hence, ‘interest rates four familiar ‘with the dishes’. Hence, ‘and on many evenings he helps
times since last January’ is the most appropriate answer. me with the’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.285.(b) No improvement Sol.295.(b) to most people for whom email has become a
The sentence is grammatically correct. necessity
Sol.286.(b) Because he has been in custody since last July ‘Who’ will be replaced with ‘whom’ as it functions as the object of
“Since” is used to denote a point of time and for depicting an the preposition (for). ‘Whom’ is the objective case form of the
activity that is happening from a long time like since time relative pronoun ‘who’ and is used when the pronoun is
immemorial/since ancient times. “For” is used for a fixed period functioning as the object of a verb or preposition . Hence, ‘whom’
of time(countable) like 2 years/3 months/4 days/8 hours and for is the most appropriate answer.
an activity that happened in a recent time. Hence, ‘Because he Sol.296.(a) Neither noticed nor cared
has been in custody since last July’ is the most appropriate The word ‘either’ must be replaced with ‘neither’ as ‘neither… nor’
answer. is a fixed conjunctional pair. Hence, ‘neither noticed nor cared’ is
Sol.287.(d) after a driver the most appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘by a driver’ will be replaced with ‘after the driver’ as Sol.297.(d) No correction required
we use the preposition ‘after’ to show that something happens at The given sentence is grammatically correct.
a later time than the other thing. The action of flashing
happened first and then the action of losing temper. It is to be Sol.298.(b) The unexpected entrance
noted that ‘after’ is used at the beginning of the first action. The phrase ‘The shocked entrance’ will be replaced with ‘The
Hence, ‘after a driver’ is the most appropriate answer. unexpected entrance’ as the word ‘unexpected’ fits into the
context of the sentence. ‘Unexpected entrance’ means entering a
Sol.288.(d) There are many good tunes place in a surprising manner. Hence, ‘the unexpected entrance’ is
The phrase ‘There's many a good tunes’ will be replaced with the most appropriate answer.
‘There are many good tunes’ because plural noun(tunes) should
be used with the adjective ‘many’. The verb will also change Sol.299.(d) Many a time
accordingly. Plural verb will be used with the plural noun ‘tunes’. The phrase ‘many a time’ is an idiomatic expression used to
Hence, ‘There are many good tunes’ is the most appropriate indicate multiple instances or occasions. It is commonly used to
answer. convey the meaning of ‘often’ or ‘frequently.’ Hence, ‘Many a
time’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.289.(a) times of natural
The phrase ‘time of disaster’ will be replaced with the phrase Sol.300.(c) No improvement
‘times of disaster’. The phrase ‘in times of’ is used to refer to The given sentence is grammatically correct.
situations that occur repeatedly or over an extended period of
time. Natural disasters happen quite often. Hence, ‘times of Sol.301.(b) The most
natural’ is the most appropriate answer. We generally use superlative degree ‘most’ with definite article

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‘the. Hence, ‘the most’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.312.(a)
inside the museum, they do not allow the general public
Sol.302.(b) They got off at According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
‘Then got of on’ must be replaced with ‘they got off at’ because subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject (they)
we generally use the phrase ‘get off’ to physically leave from a always takes a plural verb (do). Hence, ‘they do not allow the
vehicle or mode of transportation. Also ‘at’ is used to indicate a general public’ is the most appropriate answer.
specific place or position. Hence, ‘they got off at’ is the most
appropriate answer. Sol.313.(c) The people of the Philippines have voted
According to the ‘Subject-Verb Agreement Rule’, a plural subject
Sol.303.(c) The way in which (people) always takes a plural verb (have). Hence, ‘the people of
The phrase ‘by the way in what’ must be replaced with ‘the way the Philippines have voted’ is the most appropriate answer.
in which’ as we generally use the phrase ‘the way in which’ to
show the manner in which something is being done. This phrase
gives the same meaning as the relative adverb ‘how’. Hence, ‘the
way in which’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.304.(a)
Hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating
The conjunction ‘or’ will be replaced with the conjunction ‘and’ as
it is used to connect two or more words. Since both the factors
‘hormonal stimulus’ and ‘emotional stimulus’ are responsible for
sweating, we need to use the conjunction ‘and’. The given
sentence is an example of Simple Present Tense as the
prepositional phrase is given in Simple Present tense. Hence,
‘hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating’ is the
most appropriate answer.

Sol.305.(a) progress as a
‘Progress as a’ functions as a prepositional phrase modifying the
noun ‘society’. It indicates that the society has made
extraordinary progress or advancement in a certain regard.
Hence, ‘progress as a’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.306.(c)
sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Article ‘the’ must be removed as ‘Great Britain and northern
ireland’ is being used as a proper noun to refer to the specific
region, so the definite article is not required. Hence, ‘sea routes
between Great Britain and Northern Ireland’ is the most
appropriate answer.

Sol.307.(c) Will usually get

The phrase ‘will usually gotten’ will be replaced with ‘will usually
get’ as we generally use the first form of the verb after modals.
Hence, ‘will usually get(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.308.(b) wasn’t really going anywhere

We generally use the Gerund(going) as these are actually verb
forms used as nouns to show activities. Hence, ‘wasn’t really
going anywhere’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.309.(d) sun to dry

The word ‘suns’ must be replaced with ‘sun’ as we don’t make
plurals of the proper noun 'Sun'. Hence, ‘sun to dry’ is the most
appropriate answer.

Sol.310.(b) relief to be away.

‘Easement’ must be replaced with ‘relief’ as it conveys the sense
of comfort and freedom from something undesirable. Hence,
‘relief to be away’ is the most appropriate answer.

Sol.311.(c) Has a reputation for

The phrase ‘had a reputation’ must be replaced with ‘has a
reputation for’. According to subject-verb agreement, a singular
verb should be used for a singular subject. We generally use the
preposition ‘for’ to express reason. Hence, ‘has a reputation for’
is the most appropriate answer.
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