Dear Students, English section of all SSC Exams is very challenging. You need to mug up all the grammar rules, vocabulary and practice a lot of mock tests to score maximum marks. Today, in this English quiz we are providing questions based on cloze test. Attempt this quiz, learn better and be prepared for the SSC CGL 2017 Exam.
Directions (1-10): In the following passages, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.
Elephants are … (1) … in India and in Africa. The … (2) … elephant differs in some points … (3) … the Indian, being larger wilts … (4) … tusk and bigger ears. In fact, the two are considered to be different … (5) … In both countries, they live in … (6) … in the jungles and are naturally … (7) …animals that keep away from … (8) … Elephants are fine advertisement for … (9) … for they live … (10) … on leaves, grass and roots.
Q1.
(a) available
(b) found
(c) watched
(d) observed
Q2.
(a) African
(b) Korean
(c) Malaysian
(d) Chinese
Q3.
(a) on
(b) by
(c) from
(d) with
Q4.
(a) larger
(b) wider
(c) long
(d) longer
Q5.
(a) varieties
(b) kinds
(c) species
(d) types
Q6.
(a) groups
(b) herds
(c) crowds
(d) singles
Q7.
(a) ferocious
(b) fearsome
(c) shy
(d) terrible
Q8.
(a) the world
(b) the water
(c) the cities
(d) men
Q9.
(a) spiritualism
(b) communism
(c) vegetarianism
(d) capitalism
Q10.
(a) entirely
(b) partially
(c) preferably
(d) occasionally
Directions (11- 15): In these questions, the 1st and the last parts of the sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and select your answer accordingly.
Q11.
1. The Leeds University
P. a number
Q. offers
R. to international
S. of scholarships
6. students
(A) QRPS
(B) RPSQ
(C) QPSR
(D) PQRS
Q12.
1. Academicians
P. who have been involved in the debate
Q. including former Vice-Chancellors
R. that the legislation can help providing a uniform character
S. on a common university law, think
6. to the university bodies such as senate, syndicate etc.
(A) RQPS
(B) SRQP
(C) PSRQ
(D) QPSR
Q13.
1. There is
P. as the gift
Q. and love for humanity
R. no such thing
S. of brotherhood
6. in this world.
(A) RPSQ
(B) PRSQ
(C) QPRS
(D) RSPQ
Q14.
1. The World Health Organisation
P. the greatest villain
Q. has pointed out
R. is
S. that tobacco
6. in the history of humankind.
(A) QSRP
(B) PQRS
(C) QPRS
(D) RPSQ
Q15.
1. My friend’s protest
P. a cry
Q. turned out to be
R. injustice
S. against
6. in the wilderness.
(A) PRQS
(B) SRQP
(C) QRSP
(D) RQSP
