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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 for SSC CGL 2024 is part of SSC CGL English Previous Year Papers (Topic-wise) preparation. The SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 questions and answers have been prepared according to the SSC CGL exam syllabus.The SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 MCQs are made for SSC CGL 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, notes, meanings, examples, exercises, MCQs and online tests for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 below.
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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 - Question 1
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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as "No improvement".    [SSC CGL  1st Sit. 2015]

He lives far from the station.

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No improvement.

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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as "No improvement".    [SSC CGL  1st Sit. 2015]

Mumbai is famous because of its textiles.

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‘Mumbai is famous for’ is the correct usage.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 - Question 3
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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as "No improvement".    [SSC CGL  1st Sit. 2015]

They spoke about the weather.

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‘They talked......’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as "No improvement".    [SSC CGL  1st Sit. 2015]

Mr. Mukherjee knows ten languages, isn't it'?
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 - Question 4

A tag question is one where a statement is made, but the speaker wants a response from the listener. The given sentence is in simple present with third person, so response will be 'doesn't he?'

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

Why should you be despaired of your success of your undertaking?
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The underlined portion must be rectified to 'you despair of the success of your undertaking'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

As Rees was going to town in the High Street a savage dog attacked him and bit him.
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The statement requires no improvement.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

Something is pretty here that Vineeta can wear to the party.
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The statement may be rectified as 'Here is something pretty that Vinita can wear to the party'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

I have dreamt all my life to own a beautiful maroon coloured car.
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The sentence may be rectified as 'of owning'. So, the sentence will be 'I have dreamt all my life of owning a beautiful maroon coloured car'.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 - Question 9
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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

Sitting on the hill top, the sun went down watching before him.
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The sentence may be rectified as 'he watched the sun go down'. So, the sentence will be 'Sitting on the top of the hill, he watched the sun go down'.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 - Question 10
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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

The office is soon to be close.
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'Soon to' may be replaced with ‘about to’.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

He has achieved nothing out of his way worth mentioning.
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The underlined part may be replaced with 'out of the way'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

I prevailed on him to vote for you.
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'On' may be replaced with 'upon'. So, the sentence will be 'I prevailed upon him to vote for you'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

Eager to pass his final exams, studying was the students top priority.
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The underlined portion may be replaced with 'the student made studying his top priority'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (a), (b), (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d). Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.  [SSC CGL  2014]

Mr. Dev will not go to the wedding reception without being called.
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The underlined portion in the sentence may be replaced with 'unless he is invited'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

It became clear that the strangers were heading into a serious disaster.
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‘heading towards’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Twenty kms are not a great distance in these days of fast moving vehicles.
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Twenty kms is...,

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

I adapted a new method to solve the problem.
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‘I adopted’ a new method is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

Hoping not to be disturbed, I sat down in my easy chair to read the book, I won as a prize.
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‘I had won as a prize’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

If you are living near a market place you should be ready to bear the disturbances caused by traffic.
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‘ready to bear with’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

The more they earn, more they spend on luxury items.
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‘the more they earn, the more they spend’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

You have come here with a view to insult me.
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‘with a view to insulting me’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

A little rail-road engine was employed by a station yard for doing small pieces of work.
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‘was used at.........’ is the correct usage.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

From an aesthetic point of view, the painting did not appeal to me.
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Though the painting is not liked, however, ‘little’ word has been added to show respect to the painting.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/ part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

The child tossed in bed burning with fever.
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Look for the correct arrangement of words.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).   [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

The climate of Karnataka is cooler than Tamil Nadu.
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Here, we are comparing the climate of Karnataka with the climate of Tamil Nadu and not with Tamil Nadu itself; hence, we will use 'than that of'.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).   [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

The Tsunami victims suffered of cholera.
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If someone suffers from an unpleasant or difficult experience or situation, then we use 'suffer from.' Ex: Shiela is suffering from ill health. Lately, factories are suffering from a desperate shortage of labourers.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).   [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

I gave to Sana the keys.
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The correct arrangement of sentence is - I gave Sana the keys.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).   [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

If he smokes less he might get rid of his cough.
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When you are using ‘if’ to talk about something that is unlikely to happen or is impossible, use the past tense in the if-clause, not present. Ex: If someone gave me (NOT gives or would give me) the money, I'd buy a car tomorrow.

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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).   [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

He compensated the loss to me.
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'He compensated me for the loss,' is the correct answer.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Sentence Improvement - 7 - Question 30
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Directions: In the following questions, a sentence/part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined sentence/part of the sentence at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).   [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013]

As employees, we are accountable for our stakeholders.
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The preposition 'to' is complementary with ‘accountable’.

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