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SSC CPO English Language Quiz 1

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SSC CPO English Language Quiz 1

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English Knowledge is an important section in the employment-related competitive exams in India. In particular, exams like IBPS, SBI and other bank-related employment exams have English Language questions along with Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The English Language section primarily has questions related to Paragraph Reading, Spotting Errors, Cloze Test, Antonyms, Synonyms, Grammar, Sentence Rearrangement, etc.
An Antonym is a word or phrase whose meaning is the opposite of another word or phrase. For example: One of the antonyms of CLOSE is OPEN. Antonyms are one of the frequently appearing topics in competitive exams. SSC CPO English Language Quiz 1 are a list of importants ections from English Language. Candidates can check the daily updates on SSC Official Website.

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Directions (1 - 5): Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in any one part of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which has an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual). If there is no error, choose option E.
1. Besides, central banks (A) / they have been aggressive in (B) / buying physical gold to (C) / cushion falling currencies. (D) / No error (E)
    A. Besides, central banks B. they have been aggressive in C. buying physical gold to D. cushion falling currencies. E. No error

Answer: Option B
2. The fact that the (A) / crowds got larger and larger are (B) / a reflection of how social media now (C) / feeds the echo chambers of all digital fans. (D) / No error (E)
    A. Annoyed B. The fact that the C. crowds got larger and larger are D. feeds the echo chambers of all digital fans. E. No error

Answer: Option B
3. The monsoon has so far delivered 36% less (A) / rainfall than normal since the start (B) / of the season on June 1 due to a delay (C) / in the onset of the seasonal rains. (D) / No error(E)
    A. The monsoon has so far delivered 36% less B. rainfall than normal since the start C. of the season on June 1 due to a delay D. in the onset of the seasonal rains. E. No error

Answer Option E
4. Authorities banned elder cars (A) / with higher emission levels (B) / from the roads in an attempt to (C) / offset a peak in air pollution. (D) / No error (E)
    A. Authorities banned elder cars B. with higher emission levels C. from the roads in an attempt to D. offset a peak in air pollution. E. No error

Answer Option A
5. From companies building palm-sized satellites to those aiming to (A) / propel satellites into space using cleaner fuels, (B) / a new wave of space technology startups are mushrooming into India, (C) / catching the attention of investors keen to join the space race. (D) / No error (E)
    A. From companies building palm-sized satellites to those aiming to B. propel satellites into space using cleaner fuels, C. a new wave of space technology startups are mushrooming into India, D. catching the attention of investors keen to join the space race. E. No error

Answer Option C
Directions (1 - 5): Directions: The following question has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.
1. State governments have simply not given rules the necessary momentum, and the producers of plastic articles that are _____________ used just for a few minutes have shown little _____________ about their negative environmental impact.
    A. regularly, assistance B. invariably, concern C. hardly, hope D. habitually, support

Answer: Option B
2. All the _____________ functions including selection of bank chairpersons continue to be _____________ by the Ministry of Finance.
    A. governance, controlled B. mundane, promoted C. exploratory, facilitated D. good, envisioned

Answer: Option A
3. Currently, the maker _____________ systems require human _____________ and are therefore prone to capture and corruption.
    A. tracker, intimation B. seeker, infusion C. player, security D. checker, intervention

Answer Option D
4. RBI lacks supervisory capacity to conduct forensic audits and this must be strengthened with _____________ as well as _____________ resources.
    A. male, female B. discreet, conspicuous C. human, technological D. cash, kind

Answer Option C
5. Unlike mainstream media that falls under _____________ regulation, online platforms have scope for wrongdoing due to the lack of _____________ rules, and the ability to keep owners and editors private like in the case of fake news sites.
    A. inclusive, delicate B. certain, socialite C. comprehensive, binding D. extensive, defamation

Answer Option C
Directions (1 - 5): In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
1. Wander
    A. Ride B. Desire C. Roam D. Treat

Answer: Option C
2. VORACIOUS
    A. very bad B. insatiable C. stingy D. malicious

Answer: Option B
3. Unbearable
    A. Unpleasant B. Tolerable C. Acceptable D. Undefeated

Answer Option A
4. Turmoil
    A. Tranquility B. Peace C. Chaos D. Quiet

Answer Option C
5. Slothful
    A. Fraught with rick B. Lazy C. Revengeful D. Lenient

Answer Option B
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