Practice Test: English Language - 8 - SSC CGL MCQ

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

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

To have an itchy feet

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

Rap someone on the knuckles

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

A.The bill was passed in 2016 and was enacted on 1 July 2017.

B.The GST or the General Service Tax is a method to centralise all the taxes.

C.A lot of constraint on Black money has been imposed since then.

D.It was first put into documentation during the UPA government rule and passed by the Rajya Sabha.

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

A.The UK govt in the leadership of PM Theresa May invoked Article 50 of the European Union.
B.People of UK voted for Brexit in the referendum.
C.UK will leave the European Union in 2019 according to the referendum.
D.Brexit is referred to the the removal of United Kingdoms from the European Union.

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

J.K.Rowling wrote Harry Potter.

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

Q. I wish to be a palaeontologist and study the structures of ancient civilisations.

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 question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative and indicate it as your answer.

Q. It seems modern society is always ________ us to think about the next milestone.

In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative and indicate it as your answer.

Q. Almost every habit that you have,______ good or bad, is the result of many small decisions over time. 

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. Success usually (comes down to choosing) the pain of discipline over the ease of distraction

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. He neither (drinks wine and whiskey).

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

Fidget

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

Juxtaposition

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

excruciate

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

rhapsody

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have error(s). Find out the part of the sentence having an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No error' as your answer.

Q. He sorry (1)/for his misbehavior (2)/ and swore not to do it again (3)

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have error(s). Find out the part of the sentence having an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No error' as your answer.

Q. He did not know (1)/that the seeds were dry(2)/ when he sow them(3).​