SSC CGL English Questions and Answers
In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Q :He said, “I am reading my book.”
(A) He told that is reading his book
(B) He told that he was reading his book
(C) He said that he was reading his book
(D) He said that he is reading his book
Correct Answer : C
In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Q :The boys respectfully wished their teacher good morning.
(A) "Good morning , Madam, " said the boys to the teacher.
(B) "Good morning , Madam, " said the boys to their teacher.
(C) "Good morning," said the boys to their teacher.
(D) "Good morning," said the boys to the teacher.
Correct Answer : B
In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Q :The boy said, "Who dare call you a thief?"
(A) The boy enquired who dared call him a thief.
(B) The boy asked who called him a thief.
(C) The boy told that who dared call him a thief.
(D) The boy wondered who dared call a thief.
Correct Answer : A
In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Q :"If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you", he said to her in a calm voice.
(A) He warned her to shoot if she didn’t
(B) He said calmly that I shall shoot you if you don
(C) He warned her calmly that he would shoot her if she didn’t
(D) Calmly he warned her that be quiet or else he will have to shoot her.
Correct Answer : C
In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Q :Rajni said, “May God bless you.”
(A) Rajni exclaimed with wish that God might bless me
(B) Rajni expressed a wish that God might bless me
(C) Rajni asked God to bless me
(D) Rajni shouted with joy to bless me
Correct Answer : B
Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.
Q :There is no point in discussing the new project with him as he always pours cold water on any new ideas.
(A) disapproves
(B) postpones
(C) puts off
(D) dislikes
Correct Answer : A
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Q :to keep the wolf away from the door
(A) to guard against wild animals
(B) to guard against enemies
(C) to keep off starvation
(D) to keep aloof from disputed matters
Correct Answer : C
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Q :You cannot expect even a single penny from him, he is a closefisted man.
(A) boxer
(B) miser
(C) courageous
(D) generous
Correct Answer : B
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Q :I have clean hands, so why should I be afraid of anyone.
(A) innocent
(B) hygienic
(C) beautiful
(D) faulty
Correct Answer : A
In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Q :a golden mean
(A) a sudden sad event
(B) a subject of contention
(C) comfortable and easy work
(D) middle course between two extremes
Correct Answer : D
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