Practice Test: English Language - 12 - SSC CGL MCQ

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

Q. Killing of one's own brother or sister

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

Q. ​An office or post with no work but high pay

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

Q. Having no beginning or end to its existence

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

Taking someone by surprise as though by magic.

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

Q. To stay away from something or some habit.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

​In the highest sense, religion is an intensely individual issue. But there is a _______question also. We must hold together, and we cannot hold together only on the strength of police regulations. An internal regulator of conduct is absolutely necessary. Will men be good and wise without the _______ of religion? As modern life has _______ desires without the corrective of a sense of spiritual values, knowledge of modern science does not reduce either greed or lust. Indeed, it has nothing to do with these criminal disturbances of the mind. On the contrary, it finds fresh tools for greater _______ in all forms of greed, lust, and anger. It is true that a sense of shame by itself often _______ overt misconduct. But it does not go to the root of the mischief; it does not stop undesirable mental activities. The only thing that can prevent or restrain these evils is the religious sense.

Q. But there is a _______ question also.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

​In the highest sense, religion is an intensely individual issue. But there is a _______question also. We must hold together, and we cannot hold together only on the strength of police regulations. An internal regulator of conduct is absolutely necessary. Will men be good and wise without the _______ of religion? As modern life has _______ desires without the corrective of a sense of spiritual values, knowledge of modern science does not reduce either greed or lust. Indeed, it has nothing to do with these criminal disturbances of the mind. On the contrary, it finds fresh tools for greater _______ in all forms of greed, lust, and anger. It is true that a sense of shame by itself often _______ overt misconduct. But it does not go to the root of the mischief; it does not stop undesirable mental activities. The only thing that can prevent or restrain these evils is the religious sense.

Q. Will men be good and wise without the _______ of religion?

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

​In the highest sense, religion is an intensely individual issue. But there is a _______question also. We must hold together, and we cannot hold together only on the strength of police regulations. An internal regulator of conduct is absolutely necessary. Will men be good and wise without the _______ of religion? As modern life has _______ desires without the corrective of a sense of spiritual values, knowledge of modern science does not reduce either greed or lust. Indeed, it has nothing to do with these criminal disturbances of the mind. On the contrary, it finds fresh tools for greater _______ in all forms of greed, lust, and anger. It is true that a sense of shame by itself often _______ overt misconduct. But it does not go to the root of the mischief; it does not stop undesirable mental activities. The only thing that can prevent or restrain these evils is the religious sense.

Q. As modern life has _______ desires without the corrective of a sense of spiritual values, knowledge of modern science does not reduce either greed or lust.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

​In the highest sense, religion is an intensely individual issue. But there is a _______question also. We must hold together, and we cannot hold together only on the strength of police regulations. An internal regulator of conduct is absolutely necessary. Will men be good and wise without the _______ of religion? As modern life has _______ desires without the corrective of a sense of spiritual values, knowledge of modern science does not reduce either greed or lust. Indeed, it has nothing to do with these criminal disturbances of the mind. On the contrary, it finds fresh tools for greater _______ in all forms of greed, lust, and anger. It is true that a sense of shame by itself often _______ overt misconduct. But it does not go to the root of the mischief; it does not stop undesirable mental activities. The only thing that can prevent or restrain these evils is the religious sense.

Q. On the contrary, it finds fresh tools for greater _______ in all forms of greed, lust, and anger.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

​In the highest sense, religion is an intensely individual issue. But there is a _______question also. We must hold together, and we cannot hold together only on the strength of police regulations. An internal regulator of conduct is absolutely necessary. Will men be good and wise without the _______ of religion? As modern life has _______ desires without the corrective of a sense of spiritual values, knowledge of modern science does not reduce either greed or lust. Indeed, it has nothing to do with these criminal disturbances of the mind. On the contrary, it finds fresh tools for greater _______ in all forms of greed, lust, and anger. It is true that a sense of shame by itself often _______ overt misconduct. But it does not go to the root of the mischief; it does not stop undesirable mental activities. The only thing that can prevent or restrain these evils is the religious sense.

Q. It is true that a sense of shame by itself often _______ overt misconduct.

A passage is given below with seven blanks labelled (A)-(G). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage and mark the corresponding answer.

Sleep serves multiple purposes that are __(A)__ to your brain and body. Let's break down some of the most important ones. 
The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Every day, your brain __(B)__ metabolic waste as it goes about its normal neural activities. While this is completely normal, too much accumulation of these waste products has been linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. 
During sleep, brain cells actually shrink by 60 percent, allowing the brain's waste-removal system—called the glymphatic system—to essentially “take out the trash” more easily. The result? Your brain is restored during sleep, and you wake up refreshed and with a clear mind. 
The second purpose of sleep is 'memory consolidation'. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, which is the process that maintains and __(C)__ your long-term memories. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can hamper your ability to form both concrete memories and emotional memories. 
Finally, sleep is __(D)__ for metabolic health. Studies have shown that when you sleep 5.5 hours per night instead of 8.5 hours per night, a lower proportion of the energy you burn comes from fat, while more comes from carbohydrate and protein. This can __(E)__ you to fat gain and muscle loss. Additionally, insufficient sleep or abnormal sleep cycles can lead to insulin insensitivity and metabolic syndrome, increasing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (E)? 

A passage is given below with seven blanks labelled (A)-(G). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage and mark the corresponding answer.
Sleep serves multiple purposes that are __(A)__ to your brain and body. Let's break down some of the most important ones. 
The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Every day, your brain __(B)__ metabolic waste as it goes about its normal neural activities. While this is completely normal, too much accumulation of these waste products has been linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. 
During sleep, brain cells actually shrink by 60 percent, allowing the brain's waste-removal system—called the glymphatic system—to essentially “take out the trash” more easily. The result? Your brain is restored during sleep, and you wake up refreshed and with a clear mind. 
The second purpose of sleep is 'memory consolidation'. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, which is the process that maintains and __(C)__ your long-term memories. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can hamper your ability to form both concrete memories and emotional memories. 
Finally, sleep is __(D)__ for metabolic health. Studies have shown that when you sleep 5.5 hours per night instead of 8.5 hours per night, a lower proportion of the energy you burn comes from fat, while more comes from carbohydrate and protein. This can __(E)__ you to fat gain and muscle loss. Additionally, insufficient sleep or abnormal sleep cycles can lead to insulin insensitivity and metabolic syndrome, increasing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (D)? 

A passage is given below with seven blanks labelled (A)-(G). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage and mark the corresponding answer.

Sleep serves multiple purposes that are __(A)__ to your brain and body. Let's break down some of the most important ones. 
The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Every day, your brain __(B)__ metabolic waste as it goes about its normal neural activities. While this is completely normal, too much accumulation of these waste products has been linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. 
During sleep, brain cells actually shrink by 60 percent, allowing the brain's waste-removal system—called the glymphatic system—to essentially “take out the trash” more easily. The result? Your brain is restored during sleep, and you wake up refreshed and with a clear mind. 
The second purpose of sleep is 'memory consolidation'. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, which is the process that maintains and __(C)__ your long-term memories. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can hamper your ability to form both concrete memories and emotional memories. 
Finally, sleep is __(D)__ for metabolic health. Studies have shown that when you sleep 5.5 hours per night instead of 8.5 hours per night, a lower proportion of the energy you burn comes from fat, while more comes from carbohydrate and protein. This can __(E)__ you to fat gain and muscle loss. Additionally, insufficient sleep or abnormal sleep cycles can lead to insulin insensitivity and metabolic syndrome, increasing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (C)? 

A passage is given below with seven blanks labelled (A)-(G). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage and mark the corresponding answer.

Sleep serves multiple purposes that are __(A)__ to your brain and body. Let's break down some of the most important ones. 
The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Every day, your brain __(B)__ metabolic waste as it goes about its normal neural activities. While this is completely normal, too much accumulation of these waste products has been linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. 
During sleep, brain cells actually shrink by 60 percent, allowing the brain's waste-removal system—called the glymphatic system—to essentially “take out the trash” more easily. The result? Your brain is restored during sleep, and you wake up refreshed and with a clear mind. 
The second purpose of sleep is 'memory consolidation'. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, which is the process that maintains and __(C)__ your long-term memories. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can hamper your ability to form both concrete memories and emotional memories. 
Finally, sleep is __(D)__ for metabolic health. Studies have shown that when you sleep 5.5 hours per night instead of 8.5 hours per night, a lower proportion of the energy you burn comes from fat, while more comes from carbohydrate and protein. This can __(E)__ you to fat gain and muscle loss. Additionally, insufficient sleep or abnormal sleep cycles can lead to insulin insensitivity and metabolic syndrome, increasing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)? 

A passage is given below with seven blanks labelled (A)-(G). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage and mark the corresponding answer.

Sleep serves multiple purposes that are __(A)__ to your brain and body. Let's break down some of the most important ones. 
The first purpose of sleep is restoration. Every day, your brain __(B)__ metabolic waste as it goes about its normal neural activities. While this is completely normal, too much accumulation of these waste products has been linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. 
During sleep, brain cells actually shrink by 60 percent, allowing the brain's waste-removal system—called the glymphatic system—to essentially “take out the trash” more easily. The result? Your brain is restored during sleep, and you wake up refreshed and with a clear mind. 
The second purpose of sleep is 'memory consolidation'. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, which is the process that maintains and __(C)__ your long-term memories. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can hamper your ability to form both concrete memories and emotional memories. 
Finally, sleep is __(D)__ for metabolic health. Studies have shown that when you sleep 5.5 hours per night instead of 8.5 hours per night, a lower proportion of the energy you burn comes from fat, while more comes from carbohydrate and protein. This can __(E)__ you to fat gain and muscle loss. Additionally, insufficient sleep or abnormal sleep cycles can lead to insulin insensitivity and metabolic syndrome, increasing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (A)? 

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Ria is ________ at speaking languages. It is difficult to _______ one puppy for animal shelter.

Choose the option which is most appropriate to fill in the blank
The song in the play cannot be deleted it is ____ to the story.

Choose the option which is most appropriate to fill in the blank
There is something wonderful ___ him.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Although there is ________ gun-fire, there is no stiff resistance to the revolutionary army,

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
School days are considered to be the best years of your life. When my _______ year in school began, I began to think of those past enjoyable days and of my future also.

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
The deserted garden was infested ______ weeds.