(Set - 3) - SSC CGL (Tier - 1) PYP

SSC CGL (TIER-I) – Previous year paper (Set -3)
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1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) Patrner
(b) Piteous
(c) Pierce
(d) Pursue
(a) Patrner
(b) Piteous
(c) Pierce
(d) Pursue
Piteous (adj) - causing you to feel sadness and sympathy.

• The kitten gave a piteous cry.
Pierce (v) - to go into or through something, making a hole in it

using a sharp point .
• The needle pierces the fabric four times a second.
Pursue (v) - to follow someone or something, usually to try to

catch him, her, or it.
• The car was pursued by helicopters.
2. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

grammatical error.
Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.

(a) down the road
(b) slowly without
(c) looking anybody
(d) Deepa walked
2. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

grammatical error.
Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.

(a) down the road
(b) slowly without
(c) looking anybody
(d) Deepa walked
(a) Negligible
(b) Negociate
(c) Necessary
(d) Nuisance
(a) Negligible
(b) Negociate
(c) Necessary
(d) Nuisance
4. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in

reported speech.
She said to me, “What time is your flight tomorrow?”

(a) She asked me what time is my flight the next day.
(b) She asked me what time my flight will be the next day.
(c) She asked me what time my flight was the following day.
(d) She asked me that what time was my flight tomorrow.
4. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in

reported speech.
She said to me, “What time is your flight tomorrow?”

(a) She asked me what time is my flight the next day.
(b) She asked me what time my flight will be the next day.
(c) She asked me what time my flight was the following day.
(d) She asked me that what time was my flight tomorrow.
5. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the

underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select No improvement.
My shoes were worn out so I had to buy a new one.

(a) a new ones
(b) new ones
(c) No improvement
(d) the new one’s

My shoes were worn out so I had to buy a new one.

(a) a new ones
(b) new ones
(c) No improvement
(d) the new one’s
6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blow one’s own trumpet

(a) Follow others
(b) Praise oneself
(c) Condemn others
(d) Be self-reliant
Blow one’s own trumpet

(a) Follow others
(b) Praise oneself
(c) Condemn others
(d) Be self-reliant
Blow one’s own trumpet - talk boastfully about one's

achievements.
• He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined
to speak"
Talk boastfully about one's achievements -

• He refused to blow his own trumpet and blushingly declined
to speak.
Self-reliant (adj) - reliant on one's own powers and resources

rather than those of others.
• A self-reliant little girl.
7.
Directions (7-11): In the following passage, some words have
(a) but
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) or
blank. (c) and
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) if
Desert. Believe it……..(7)…..not, the first recorded watermelon
harvest……(8)……nearly 5000 years ago in Egypt and is ……(9)……in
Egyptian hieroglyphics on the walls of their …….(10)……. buildings.
This fruit was often placed……..(11)……the burial tombs of kings to
provide nourishment in the afterlife.
8.
(a) contained
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) produced
blank. (c) discovered
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) occurred
9.
(a) Depicted
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) diverted
blank. (c) distributed
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) directed
10.
(a) obsolete
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) outdated
blank. (c) ancient
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) elderly
11.
(a) along
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) with
blank. (c) in
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) after
Detailed Analysis
Hieroglyphics (n) - a system of writing that uses pictures instead

of words, especially as used in ancient Egypt
Burial (n) - a ceremony at which someone's body is buried; a

funeral.
• They will give him a proper burial.
Nourishment (n) – food that you need to grow and stay healthy.
• Young babies obtain all the nourishment they need from their
mother's milk.
7.
(a) but
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) or
blank. (c) and
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) if
8.
(a) contained
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) produced
blank. (c) discovered
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) occurred
9.
(a) Depicted
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) diverted
blank. (c) distributed
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) directed
Depicted (v) - to represent or show something in a picture or

story.
• Her painting depict the lives of ordinary people in the last
century.
10.
(a) obsolete
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) outdated
blank. (c) ancient
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) elderly
11.
(a) along
been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill each (b) with
blank. (c) in
Watermelon is thought to have originated in Africa’s Kalahari (d) after
12. Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the
given group of words.
A place where clothes are kept
(a) Coffin
(b) Wardrobe
(c) Hanger
(d) Shaft
12. Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the
A place where clothes are kept
(a) Coffin
(b) Wardrobe
(c) Hanger
(d) Shaft
Shaft (n) - a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or

weapon .
• The shaft of a golf club.
13.In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

grammatical error.
Everything that I like to eat are fattening.

(a) Everything that
(b) I like
(c) are fattening
(d) to eat
13.In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

grammatical error.
Everything that I like to eat are fattening.

(a) Everything that
(b) I like
(c) are fattening
(d) to eat
Fattening (adj) - Fattening food contains a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

that would quickly make you fatter if you ate a lot of it.
• Fattening food, such as cheese and chocolate
14. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
VIGILANT
(a) Wary
(b) Rash
(c) Alert
(d) Cautious
VIGILANT
(a) Wary
(b) Rash
(c) Alert
(d) Cautious
VIGILANT (adj) - always being careful to notice things, especially

possible danger.
• Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been
warned to be extra vigilant.
FLEXIBLE
(a) Supple
(b) Stiff
(c) Stale
(d) Soft
FLEXIBLE
(a) Supple
(b) Stiff
(c) Stale
(d) Soft
Stiff (adj) - not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.

• A stiff black collar.
Stale (adj) - no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being

kept for too long.
• The bread/biscuits/cake had gone stale.
16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The government has warned the traders not to……………onions.

(a) hoard
(b) combine
(c) gross
(d) bulk
The government has warned the traders not to……………onions.

(a) hoard
(b) combine
(c) gross
(d) bulk

He sing always when he is having a shower.

(a) He always sings
(b) He always sing
(c) No improvement
(d) Always he is singing

He sing always when he is having a shower.

(a) He always sings
(b) He always sing
(c) No improvement
(d) Always he is singing
18. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given
options pick the one that gives their correct order.
a) He then called out to the people but by then only a red glow
was visible in the sky.
b) At first, he thought it was a stuck kite.
c) Bheema was visiting his fields when he spotted a rising disc
shaped object.
d) But when it started rising higher and emitted light, he was
shocked.
a) BACD (b) BDAC (c) CDAB (d) CBDA
a) He then called out to the people but by then only a red glow
was visible in the sky.
b) At first, he thought it was a stuck kite.
c) Bheema was visiting his fields when he spotted a rising disc
shaped object.
d) But when it started rising higher and emitted light, he was
shocked.
a) BACD (b) BDAC (c) CDAB (d) CBDA
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
IMPLORE
(a) Command
(b) Honour
(c) Plead
(d) Refuse
IMPLORE
(a) Command
(b) Honour
(c) Plead
(d) Refuse
A. It required physical endurance, which can be built with
training and exercise.
B. Truly strong personalities meet challenges of life bravely and
face hardships with equanimity.
C. However, strength of character is a personality trait or a
quality.
D. Physical strength is the ability to cope with a physically
challenging task.
(a) CBAD (b) BACD (c) DACB (d) DBCA
A. It required physical endurance, which can be built with
training and exercise.
B. Truly strong personalities meet challenges of life bravely and
face hardships with equanimity.
C. However, strength of character is a personality trait or a
quality.
D. Physical strength is the ability to cope with a physically
challenging task.
(a) CBAD (b) BACD (c) DACB (d) DBCA
The students went to their……………..classes after the morning

assembly.
(a) respected
(b) respective
(c) respectable
(d) respectful
The students went to their……………..classes after the morning

assembly.
(a) respected
(b) respective
(c) respectable
(d) respectful
22. Select the option that express the given sentence in passive
voice.
Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped mountains.

(a) A picture of the snow-capped mountains has been drawn by
Martin.
(b) A picture of the snow-capped mountains was drawn by
Martin.
(c) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is drawn by Martin.
(d) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is being drawn by
Martin.
22. Select the option that express the given sentence in passive
voice.
Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped mountains.

(a) A picture of the snow-capped mountains has been drawn by
Martin.
(b) A picture of the snow-capped mountains was drawn by
Martin.
(c) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is drawn by Martin.
(d) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is being drawn by
Martin.
Spill the beans

(a) Perform magic
(b) Work hard
(c) Waste money
(d) Give away a secret
Spill the beans

(a) Perform magic
(b) Work hard
(c) Waste money
(d) Give away a secret
Spill the beans (idiom) - to tell people secret information.
• So who spilled the beans about her affair with David?
24. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the

A person very reserved in speech

(a) Confident
(b) Reticent
(c) Eloquent
(d) Adamant
24. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the

A person very reserved in speech

(a) Confident
(b) Reticent
(c) Eloquent
(d) Adamant
Reticent (adj) – unwilling to speak about your thoughts or

feelings.
• He is very reticent about his past.
Eloquent (adj) - giving a clear , strong message.
• She made an eloquent appeal for action.
GLORIOUS
a) Splendid
b) Unusual
c) Enormous
d) Gentle
GLORIOUS
a) Splendid
b) Unusual
c) Enormous
d) Gentle
GLORIOUS (adj) - having, worthy of, or bringing fame or

admiration.
• The most glorious victory of all time.
Splendid (adj) – excellent or beautiful and impressive.

• We had splendid food/
Enormous (adj) - very large in size, quantity, or extent.
• Enormous sums of money.
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1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Piteous (adj) - causing you to feel sadness and sympathy.

Pierce (v) - to go into or through something, making a hole in it

Pursue (v) - to follow someone or something, usually to try to

2. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.

2. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

Deepa walked down the road slowly without looking anybody.

3. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

3. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

4. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in

She said to me, “What time is your flight tomorrow?”

4. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in

She said to me, “What time is your flight tomorrow?”

5. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the

My shoes were worn out so I had to buy a new one.

5. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the

My shoes were worn out so I had to buy a new one.

6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Blow one’s own trumpet

6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Blow one’s own trumpet

Blow one’s own trumpet - talk boastfully about one's

Talk boastfully about one's achievements -

Self-reliant (adj) - reliant on one's own powers and resources

Hieroglyphics (n) - a system of writing that uses pictures instead

Burial (n) - a ceremony at which someone's body is buried; a

Depicted (v) - to represent or show something in a picture or

Shaft (n) - a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or

• The shaft of a golf club.

13.In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

Everything that I like to eat are fattening.

13.In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

Everything that I like to eat are fattening.

Fattening (adj) - Fattening food contains a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

• Fattening food, such as cheese and chocolate

14. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

14. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

VIGILANT (adj) - always being careful to notice things, especially

15. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

15. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Stiff (adj) - not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.

Stale (adj) - no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being

16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The government has warned the traders not to……………onions.

16. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The government has warned the traders not to……………onions.

17. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the

He sing always when he is having a shower.

17. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the

He sing always when he is having a shower.

a) BACD (b) BDAC (c) CDAB (d) CBDA

a) BACD (b) BDAC (c) CDAB (d) CBDA

19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

(a) CBAD (b) BACD (c) DACB (d) DBCA

(a) CBAD (b) BACD (c) DACB (d) DBCA

21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The students went to their……………..classes after the morning