SSC CGL Tier-2 13th September 2019 English

Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-
The masses, though well intentioned, preferable to remain passive spectators.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
The old lady said, “May God bless you and give you all you desire in life!”

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.
They are selling very good stationery here.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given
The act of compelling or forcing authority on others.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A.This move is part of the government’s reform agenda for PSBs under Enhanced Access and Service Excellence Programme (EASE) 2.0.
B. Banks have already agreed to keep branches operational for customers for uniform working hours in one location and this will be another step towards standardising operating hours.
C. Under EASE a banker’s panel has recommended that every region adopt one of three six-hour time slots — 9 am to 3 pm, 10 am to 4 pm or 11 am to 5 pm.
D. Public sector banks (PSBs) across the country will soon have standard operating hours as per a recent move.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.
Were all formalities completed by you?

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“Don’t use your mobile while crossing the road,” I said to him.

Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.
He tries to perform well but good projects done by him are______. He needs to put in extra effort

A. In the study, researchers found that kids who experienced their growth spurt late had lower than average bone density in young adulthood.
B. Teens who hit puberty late may end up with weaker bones, a new study finds.
C. However, they continue to have lower bone strength even after they finish growing and may be at greater risk for osteoporosis in adulthood.
D. These later maturing teens do catch up with early maturing teens in terms of bone strength.

A. Having cancer is often one of the most stressful experiences in a person's life.
B. They also allow people to learn from others facing similar situations .
C. The groups are gaining popularity these days as they allow volunteers to talk with those who are living with cancer.
D. But these days there are support groups that help patients cope with the emotional aspects of cancer by providing an opportunity to share feelings and challenges they face with others.