Subject

English Language And Comprehension

Class

SSCCGL Class 12

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76.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

She was so (1)/ near to (2)/ achieving her goal. (3)/No Error (4)

  • She was so

  • near to

  • achieving her goal

  • No error


B.

near to

Replace 'near' by 'close' as 'close to' is the right phrase.


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77.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

He watched as fights (1)/ broke out (2)/ along the city. (3)/No Error (4)

  • He watched as fights

  • broke out

  • along the city

  • No error


78.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option

Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would ............ his role as the captivating pirate.

  • reprise

  • rescue

  • save

  • free


79.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The diamond necklace was .......... too extravagant for a simple dinner party.

  • distance

  • long

  • very much

  • far


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80.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Fallacy

  • Conformity

  • Surety

  • Bias

  • Evidence


81.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

To reproach

  • To commend

  • To laud

  • To exonerate

  • To Admonish


82.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Veneration

  • Adoration

  • Contempt

  • Reverence

  • Admiration


83.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Impugnable

  • Dicey

  • Debatable

  • Indubious

  • Hazy


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84.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To hit the nail on the head

  • To take out frustration by beating a person

  • To make a wrong decision

  • To find exactly the right answer

  • To unwittingly fall into a trap


85.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

On thin ice

  • To keep failing after repeated efforts

  • To endure a harsh winter

  • To keep one's cool even in  tough situation

  • In a precarious or risky situation


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