SSC CGL Tier 2 English: SSC CGL Tier 2 is approaching near now as the SSC CGL Tier 1 2021 exam is over on 21st April 2022. In this blog, we will be looking at memory-based questions from the previous years’ SSC CGL Tier 2 exams that can be helpful for exam preparation.
SSC CGL Tier 2 English Questions
Reading Comprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The child is the father of man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one
(2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time
modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men
who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and
flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The
values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in
childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a
storm!
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
a. contract
b. promise
c. bond
d. plight
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
a. secures
b. completes
c. scores
d. attains
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
a. distributed
b. contributed
c. disposed
d. determined
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
a. finish
b. delete
c. efface
d. cancel
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
a. preparations
b. indications
c. suggestions
d. estimations
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.6.
a. obstinate
b. rigid
c. sensible
d. impressionable
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.7.
a. refines
b. precipitates
c. contracts
d. hardens
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.8.
a. attitude
b. manipulation
c. conduct
d. tactics
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.9.
a. are developed
b. is developing
c. develops
d. has developed
Q. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.10.
a. concessions
b. rejections
c. exceptions
d. exemptions
Para Jumbles
Q. Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. That is why, when a person shows off we say, ‘as vain as a peacock’.
B. It gives us the impression of being a very proud bird.
C. But the fact is that the peacock is not vain, it displays its plumage to attract the peahen.
D. When the peacock dances, it spreads its feathers.
1. CABD
2. DACB
3. DBAC
4. BCDA
Synonyms and Antonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word
Q. Judicious
a. Beautiful
b. Graceful
c. Thoughtful
d. Plentiful
Q. ACCURATELY
a. Partially
b. Moderately
c. Correctly
d. Promptly
Active Passive Voice
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Q. May you achieve success in all your endeavours
a. May success will be achieved by you in all your endeavours.
b. Success might be achieved by you in all your endeavours.
c. May success be achieved by you in all your endeavours.
d. Success has been achieved by you in all your endeavours.
Q. Are you blaming me for ruining your business?
a. Have I been blamed for ruining your business?
b. Am I being blamed for ruining your business?
c. Am I blaming you for ruining your business?
d. I am being blamed for ruining your business.
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