(Set - 5) - SSC CGL (Tier - 1) PYP

SSC CGL (TIER-I) – Previous year paper ( Set -5 )
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1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
OBSOLETE
(a) Remote
(b) Recent
(c) Outdated
(d) Rigid
OBSOLETE
(a) Remote
(b) Recent
(c) Outdated
(d) Rigid
OBSOLETE (adj) - no longer produced or used; out of date.

• The disposal of old and obsolete machinery.
Remote (adj) – far away in distance .

• Australia is large and remote from the great centres of
population of the world.
Rigid (adj) – stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved.
• A rigid steel and concrete structure
2. Select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Encouragement
(b) Embarasment
(c) Conscinteous
(d) Comotion
(a) Encouragement
(b) Embarasment
(c) Conscinteous
(d) Comotion
(a) Encouragement
(b) Embarrassment
(c) Conscientious
(d) Commotion
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.
The bee’s knees
(a) Observant
(b) Foolish
(c) Problematic
(d) Extraordinary
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.
The bee’s knees
(a) Observant
(b) Foolish
(c) Problematic
(d) Extraordinary
The bee’s knees - to be excellent or of an extremely high

standard.
• Have you tried this ice cream? It's the bee's knees, it really is.
Observant (adj) - good or quick at noticing things.

• "That's a new dress, isn't it?" "Yes, you are observant!
4. Select the word which means the same as the given group of
words.
One who loads and unloads ships
(a) Spinster (b) Stevedore

(c) Captain (d) Rustic
words.
One who loads and unloads ships
(a) Spinster (b) Stevedore

(c) Captain (d) Rustic
Spinster (n) - an unmarried woman, typically an older woman

beyond the usual age for marriage.
Stevedore (n) - a person employed at a dock to load and

unload ships
Rustic (adj) – simple and often rough in appearance ; typical of

the countryside.
• a rustic bench/cabin
words.
A sudden rush of a large number of frightened people or animals
(a) Scapegoat (b) Recluse

(c) Stampede (d) Lunacy
words.
A sudden rush of a large number of frightened people or animals
(a) Scapegoat (b) Recluse

(c) Stampede (d) Lunacy
Frightened (adj) - afraid or anxious.

• A frightened child.
Scapegoat (n) - a person who is blamed for something that

someone else has done.
• The captain was made a scapegoat for the team's failure.
Recluse (n) - a person who lives alone and avoids going

outside or talking to other people.
• He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.
Stampede (n) - an occasion when many large animals or many

people suddenly all move quickly and in an uncontrolled way,
usually in the same direction at the same time, especially
because of fear.
• Two shoppers were injured in the stampede as shop doors

opened on the first day of the sale.
Lunacy (n) - stupid behaviour that will have bad results.

• It would be lunacy to try to climb the mountain in this
weather.
6. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
A reward is a…………………which motivates a person to achieve

excellence in his field.
(a) monument (b) collection

(c) recognition (d) memorial
A reward is a…………………which motivates a person to achieve

excellence in his field.
(a) monument (b) collection

(c) recognition (d) memorial
Recognition (n) – agreement that something is true or legal.

• It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the
international community.
Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 7.

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) happily
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) usually
(c) slowly
(d) proudly
Discipline is doing any work with rules and regulations. It
is…….(7)……..misunderstood as a restriction to freedom but it
makes our life organized. Discipline is a……..(8)……. for students
and people in different professions. A disciplined person
always……..(9)………in each and every field of life. Disciplined
people……….(10)………..a disciplined society and a powerful
nation. Discipline should not be……….(11)……..upon the people,
rather it should come from within.

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) disadvantage
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) virtue
(c) dream
(d) curse

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives a) succeed
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. b) succeeds
c) successful
d) success

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) makes
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) make
(c) had made
(d) made

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) curbed
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) adorned
(c) imposed
(d) reposed
Detailed Analysis

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) happily
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) usually
(c) slowly
(d) proudly

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) disadvantage
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) virtue
(c) dream
(d) curse
Virtue (n) - a good moral quality in a person, or the general

quality of being morally good.
• Patience is a virtue.
Curse (v) - to use a word or an expression that is not polite and

shows that you are very angry.
• She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives a) succeed
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. b) succeeds
c) successful
d) success

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) makes
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) make
(c) had made
(d) made

been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives (a) curbed
given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. (b) adorned
(c) imposed
(d) reposed
Curbed (v) - to control or limit something that is not wanted.
• The government should act to curb tax evasion.
Adorned (v) - to add something decorative to a person or

thing.
• The bride's hair was adorned with white flowers.
Imposed (v) - to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to

be obeyed or received.
• Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes.
Reposed (v) - to rest or lie.
• She reposed on the sofa.
12. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given
options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. They can then purchase them on subsidized rates with
additional loan facilities.
B. It will import technologically advanced medical instruments
and provide them to entrepreneurs.
C. The Indian Government has announced certain facilities in the
budget session.
D. This will help in strengthening the economic condition of
entrepreneurs.
(a) BDCA (b) CADB (c) CBAD (d) DCAB
A. They can then purchase them on subsidized rates with
additional loan facilities.
B. It will import technologically advanced medical instruments
and provide them to entrepreneurs.
C. The Indian Government has announced certain facilities in the
budget session.
D. This will help in strengthening the economic condition of
entrepreneurs.
(a) BDCA (b) CADB (c) CBAD (d) DCAB
Subsidized (v) - to pay part of the cost of something.

• The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the
authorities.
13. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To throw a fit
(a) Become unconscious
(b) Caution someone about fitness
(c) Express extreme anger
(d) Faint and fall down
13. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To throw a fit
(a) Become unconscious
(b) Caution someone about fitness
(c) Express extreme anger
(d) Faint and fall down
To throw a fit (idiom) - be very shocked or angry.

• My mother would have a fit if she heard that.
DEROGATORY
(a) Depreciating
(b) Complimentary
(c) Intricate
(d) Insulting
DEROGATORY
(a) Depreciating
(b) Complimentary
(c) Intricate
(d) Insulting
DEROGATORY (adj) - showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

• She tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remarks.
Depreciating (v) - to (cause something to) lose value , especially

over time.
• In the last year our house has depreciated in value.
Complimentary (adj) – praising or expressing admiration for

someone.
• The reviews of his latest film have been highly
complimentary.
Intricate (adj) - having a lot of small parts that are arranged in

a complicated or delicate way
• The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very

difficult to repair.
15. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(a) Confusion (b) Elimination

(c) Compensation (d) Confirmation
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(a) Confusion (b) Elimination

(c) Compensation (d) Confirmation
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (n) - acceptance of the truth or

existence of something.
• There was no acknowledgement of the family's trauma.
Compensation (n) – money that is paid to someone in exchange

for something that has been lost or damaged or for some
problem.
• She received £40,000 in compensation for a lost eye.
16. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the

grammatical error.
Those who follow a healthy routine is likely enjoying good health.

(a) good health
(b) a healthy routine
(c) is likely enjoying
(d) Those who follow

grammatical error.
Those who follow a healthy routine is likely enjoying good health.

(a) good health
(b) a healthy routine
(c) is likely enjoying
(d) Those who follow
The government should take stringent steps against terrorists and

foil their………………designs.
(a) exemplary (b) benevolent

(c) conducive (d) malicious
The government should take stringent steps against terrorists and

foil their………………designs.
(a) exemplary (b) benevolent

(c) conducive (d) malicious
Foil – prevent
PRODIGAL
(a) Trivial (b) Humble

(c) Extravagant (d) Arrogant
PRODIGAL
(a) Trivial (b) Humble

(c) Extravagant (d) Arrogant
PRODIGAL (adj) – spending or using large amounts of money,

time, energy, etc., especially in a way that is not very wise.
• The prodigal landlord spends the money as fast as he

receives it.
Trivial (adj) - having little value or importance.
• I don't know why he gets so upset about something so

trivial.
Extravagant (adj) – spending too much money or using too much

of something.
• The extravagant lifestyle of a movie star.

grammatical error.
When I reached the cinema hall, the movie had already began.
(a) already began
(b) the movie had
(c) When I reached
(d) the cinema hall

grammatical error.
When I reached the cinema hall, the movie had already began.
(a) already began
(b) the movie had
(c) When I reached
(d) the cinema hall
20. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
His elder sister taught him English.

(a) He is being taught English by his elder sister.
(b) His elder sister is taught English by him.
(c) He has been taught English by his elder sister.
(d) He was taught English by his elder sister.
20. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
His elder sister taught him English.

(a) He is being taught English by his elder sister.
(b) His elder sister is taught English by him.
(c) He has been taught English by his elder sister.
(d) He was taught English by his elder sister.
21. 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.
The mathematical calculation of this problem is easy than a

previous one.
(a) easy than the
(b) easier than the
(c) easiest than the
(d) No Improvement

underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select No improvement.
The mathematical calculation of this problem is easy than a

previous one.
(a) easy than the
(b) easier than the
(c) easiest than the
(d) No Improvement
22. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The teacher said to me, “You have not submitted the

assignment.”
(a) The teacher said me that I had not submitted the assignment.
(b) The teacher told to me that I have not submitted that
assignment.
(c) The teacher told me that I had not submitted the assignment.
(d) The teacher said to me that I have not submitted the
assignment.
22. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The teacher said to me, “You have not submitted the

assignment.”
(a) The teacher said me that I had not submitted the assignment.
(b) The teacher told to me that I have not submitted that
assignment.
(c) The teacher told me that I had not submitted the
assignment.
(d) The teacher said to me that I have not submitted the
assignment.

underlined segment in the given sentence.
No effort has been made by the Indian cricket team to cash off on
its vibrant image in the World Cup.
(a) for cash through in

(b) for cashing off on
(c) to cash in on
(d) to cash up on

underlined segment in the given sentence.
No effort has been made by the Indian cricket team to cash off on
its vibrant image in the World Cup.
(a) for cash through in

(b) for cashing off on
(c) to cash in on
(d) to cash up on
To cash in on - to take advantage of (something) in order to

make money
(a) Veterinary
(b) Rehersal
(c) Employeed
(d) Seperable
(a) Veterinary
(b) Rehersal
(c) Employeed
(d) Seperable
(a) Veterinary
(b) Rehearsal
(c) Employed
(d) Separable
A. This is because of its aroma, flavour and variety in the market.

B. Thus, it leads to poor health and mental disorders among
children.
C. Children as well as teenagers are tempted towards junk food.
D. It has no or negligible nutritional value and high content of
sugar and salt.
(a) BCDA (b) ACDB (c) CADB (d) CDAB
A. This is because of its aroma, flavour and variety in the market.

B. Thus, it leads to poor health and mental disorders among
children.
C. Children as well as teenagers are tempted towards junk food.
D. It has no or negligible nutritional value and high content of
sugar and salt.
(a) BCDA (b) ACDB (c) CADB (d) CDAB
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SSC CGL (TIER-I) – Previous year paper ( Set -5 )

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

OBSOLETE (adj) - no longer produced or used; out of date.

Remote (adj) – far away in distance .

Rigid (adj) – stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved.

• A rigid steel and concrete structure

2. Select the correctly spelt word.

2. Select the correctly spelt word.

3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.

The bee’s knees

3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.

The bee’s knees

The bee’s knees - to be excellent or of an extremely high

Observant (adj) - good or quick at noticing things.

One who loads and unloads ships

(a) Spinster (b) Stevedore

One who loads and unloads ships

(a) Spinster (b) Stevedore

Spinster (n) - an unmarried woman, typically an older woman

Stevedore (n) - a person employed at a dock to load and

Rustic (adj) – simple and often rough in appearance ; typical of

A sudden rush of a large number of frightened people or animals

(a) Scapegoat (b) Recluse

A sudden rush of a large number of frightened people or animals

(a) Scapegoat (b) Recluse

Frightened (adj) - afraid or anxious.

Scapegoat (n) - a person who is blamed for something that

Recluse (n) - a person who lives alone and avoids going

• He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.

Stampede (n) - an occasion when many large animals or many

• Two shoppers were injured in the stampede as shop doors

Lunacy (n) - stupid behaviour that will have bad results.

6. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

A reward is a…………………which motivates a person to achieve

(a) monument (b) collection

6. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

A reward is a…………………which motivates a person to achieve

(a) monument (b) collection

Recognition (n) – agreement that something is true or legal.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 7.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 8.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 9.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 10.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 11.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 7.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 8.

Virtue (n) - a good moral quality in a person, or the general

Curse (v) - to use a word or an expression that is not polite and

• She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 9.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 10.

Directions (7-11): In the following passage some words have 11.

Curbed (v) - to control or limit something that is not wanted.

• The government should act to curb tax evasion.

Adorned (v) - to add something decorative to a person or

• The bride's hair was adorned with white flowers.

Imposed (v) - to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to

• Very high taxes have recently been imposed on cigarettes.

Reposed (v) - to rest or lie.

• She reposed on the sofa.