2017 SSC CGL 09 Aug Shift-1

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

By rescuing the child from fire, the local resident (added another feather to his cap.)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The government plans to (take up) the construction project soon.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

One who eats two much

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- The aim must be to ensure that our country does not experience either paucity or a-surfeit of trained manpower in any specific segment of our economy.
Q- When we set about the task of higher education, we should be absolutely clear in our perception of the goals of education in the specific context of our nation’s development.
R- No doubt, one of the important aims of education would be to create the required range and nature of trained manpower assessed to be needed by different sectors of national growth.
S- The entire educational apparatus must be geared progressively to fulfill the requirements of different phases of our growth in every sector primary, secondary and tertiary.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- Bureaucratic cultures can smother those who want to respond to shifting conditions.
Q- Arrogant managers can overevaluate their current performance and competitive position listen poorly and learn slowly.
R- And the lack of leadership leaves no force inside these organizations to break out of the morass.
S- Inwardly focused employees can have difficulty seeing the very forces that present threats and opportunities.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

She teaches us English.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Nisha said to Swati, " Will you help me in my project just now?"