Direction (1): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
Enigmatic person
(a) Unique (b) Unstable (c) Unstable (d) Unknowable
Direction (2): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
NAP
(a) Nape (c) Siesta (b) Sneeze (d) Snore
Direction (3): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
The moon are full and the stars are out.
(a) The moon are full (c) are out. (b) and the stars (d) No error
Direction (4): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
Steal someone's thunder
(a) Take credit for something someone else did (b) Poor cry (c) A useless attempt (d) Everything
Direction (5): A sentence/a part of the sentence it which will improve the sentence. Choose the correc
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined par alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case ne improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "N0 improvement".
My uncle and mentor are helping me.
(a) mentor is (b) mentors have (c) mentors were (d) No improvement
Direction (6): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
(a) Plebeain (b) Plebeian (c) Plibein (d) Plebien
Direction (7): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
(a) Supercilious (b) Supracillius (c) Supercillius (d) Superecilious
Direction (8): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
My husband was work, so I went shopping.
(a) My husband (b) was work (c) I went shopping (d) No error
Direction (9): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it
LETHARGIC
(a) Inactive (b) Elated (c) Thrilled (d) Jounce
Direction (10): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
The burglar was............................ when he broke into the house and found himself surrounded by police officers.
(a) flabbergasted (b) unimpressed (c) bored (d) unruffled
Direction (11): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
(a) Psychophant (b) Psychophent (c) Sycophant (d) Sycophunt
Direction (12): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
Square peg in a round hole
(a) Understanding (b) Misfit (c) Competent (d) Most fit
Direction (13): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
You can't avoid notifying the building while travelling.
(a) avoid to look (b) avoid to noticing (c) avoid noticing (d) No Improvement
Direction (14): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I'd like a bike in commuting to work.
(a) I'd like (b) a bike (c) in commuting to work. (d) No error
Here, Infinitive i.e. to commute for work/to work is the right usage.
Direction (15): In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
Red tape
(a) Official procedures causing delay (b) Label red for something dangerous
(c) To be cleared very fast (d) Aprocedure for close scrutiny
Direction (16): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I am taking a book with me so that I'll have something to read on the train.
(a) lam taking a book (b) I'll have something (d) No error (c) on the train
Direction (17): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
(a) Quintessence (c) Quentiscence (b) Quintecsence (d) Quintissense
Direction (18):are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which
best expresses the meeting of the Idiom/Phrase
To eat one's own words
(a) To offer bribe with sweet words (b) To listen carefully (c) To remain silent (d) To be forced to retract one's own statement
Direction (19) In the following question, four alternatives are given for the linm/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it
Between the horns of a dilemma
(a) A difficult situation/choice (b) Achallenging situation
(c) An unknown problem (d) Acombative situation
Direction (20): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
(a) Strange (c) Answerable (b) Uncomplaining (d) Stranger
- complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner."she became querulous and demanding"
Direction (21): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
(b) Fine
(d) Hygienic
Direction (22): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding
LACONIC
(a) Lengthy (c) Substantial (b) Concise (d) Comatose
substantial
/səbˈstanʃ(ə)l/
adjective
- 1.of considerable importance, size, or worth."a substantial amount of cash"
- 2.concerning the essentials of something."there was substantial agreement on changing policies"
comatose
/ˈkəʊmətəʊs,ˈkəʊmətəʊz/
adjective
- relating to or in a state of coma."she had been comatose for seven months"
- HUMOROUSextremely lethargic or sleepy."she lay comatose in the sun listening to a personal stereo"
Direction (23): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it An indirect reference
(a) Innuendo (c) Suggestion (b) Remarks (d) Aside
innuendo
noun
- an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one."she's always making sly innuendoes"
Direction (24): In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the se sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
I prefer apples more than oranges.
(a) i prefer (b) apples more than (c) ranges(d) No error
I prefer apples more than oranges.
Direction (25): For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it
Appropriate manners are from society's...................of behaviour
(a) system (b) style (c) canons(d) shrewed
canon - a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy; "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society" prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action. 2. canon - a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter.
shrewd
/ʃruːd/
adjective
- 1.having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute."she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture"
- 2.ARCHAIC(especially of weather) piercingly cold."a shrewd east wind"
Direction (26): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it
Overt
(a) Inexplicable (c) Concealed (b) Ambiguous (d) Manifest
overt
done or shown openly; plainly apparent. "an overt act of aggression"
Direction (27): Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it
(a) Ligionaire (b) Legionnaire (d) Legeonnair (c) Legionnair
Direction (28): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
I was happy to receive my father's..... books.
(a) dog face (b) dogleg (c) dogging (d) dog-eared
(1) dog-eared (Adj.) : used so much that the corners of many of the pages are turned down.
(2) dog face (N.) : A US Army foot soldier (World War II)
(3) dog leg (N.) : a sharp bend (road or golf course)
(4) dogging (V.) : go after with the intent to catch
Here, dog-eared is the right option.
Direction (29): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
Many a pilgrim were hurt during the festival.
(a) have been (c) have (b) was (d) has been
Direction (30): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
OUTRAGEOUS
(a) Loud (c) Naughty (b) Noisy (d) Shocking
Direction (31): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
A group of islands
(a) Islet (c) Reef (b) Archipelago (d) Atoll
Direction (32): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
Sudden involuntary muscular contraction
(a) Sprain (c) Spam (b) Spasm (d) Span
Direction (33): In the following question, one part of the Sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the Sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. f the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
The fire in the apartment building effected over 20 families.
(a) The fire in (b) the apartment building (c) effected over 20 families (d) No error
Direction (34): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
I appreciate my neighbour's......explained the reason for selling her house.
(a) candid (b) candour (d) capacity (c) care
candour
- the quality of being open and honest; frankness."a man of refreshing candour"
Direction (35): The sentence given with blanks is to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. For the question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. .minds see new angles to everyday things.
(a) Dull (b) Creative (c) Difficult (d) Realistic
Direction (36): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
QUIESCENT
(a) Active (b) Rough (c) Quaint (d) Queer
quiescent
- in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy."strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been quiescent"
Direction (37): In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
VISIONARY
(a) Farsighted (c) Pragmatist (b) Regular (d) Piety
pragmatist
- 1.a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals."hardheaded pragmatists firmly rooted in the real world"
- 2.PHILOSOPHYan advocate of the approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application."American pragmatists have influenced a great deal of recent philosophy of many types"
Direction (38): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No
Twenty kilometres are a good distance far.
(a) were (b) are (c) is
Direction (39): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it. A word or phrase that contains all the letters of another
(a) Circumlocution (c) Euphemism (b) Instagram (d) Anagram
Direction (40): A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
Many forests are facing the danger to be destroyed.
(a) of being (c) to being (b) to have been (d) No improvement
Direction (41-45): A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.
Getting good results in your studies comes from developing good study habits. The best....(41)....to study is a comfortable room with good lighting. The best chair for studying should be....(42)....which you would be comfortable....(43)...., but not so comfortable that you may fall asleep on it after a while! Before you study, look for a quiet environment with no....(44)..... If you find your home too noisy for studying, try the library or community centre....(45)....
41. (a) way(b) strategy (c) point (d) place
42. (a) built (c) crafted (b) one (d) arranged
43. (a) at (b) on (c) in (d) with
44.(a) distractions (b) intrusion (c) lacuna (d) diversion
45. (a) place (c) instead (b) table (d) despite
Direction (46-50): A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.
One of the most serious problems confronting our country is that of a fast-growing population. In fact, it is at the root of many other problems. At the moment, thanks to planning, we are able to produce food and cloth sufficient for our people and even in some excess. But if the population continues to grow at this rate, it will not be long before the surplus turns into a bare minimum and even a deficit. The position in regard to accommodation is even now far from satisfactory in spite of our efforts.
46. "It is at the root of many other problems" means that
(a) it is found along with many other problems.
(b) it is caused by many other problems.
(c) it gives rise to many other problems.
(d) it is buried under many other problems.
47. The present satisfactory position in regard to food and
cloth is due to
(a) the fact that the population has been controlled
(b) our good luck (c) good rainfall
(d) our economic planning
48. If the population of India continues to increase at this rate, the situation in regard to food and cloth
(a) is likely to remain the same
(b) is likely to become less satisfactory
(c) is likely to improve
(d) is likely to vary up and down The situation in respect of accommodation
49. (a) is less than satisfactory
(b) is quite satisfactory
(c) is improving rapidly (d) is the result of total neglect
50. At present Indians have
(a) more provision for cloth than accommodation
(b) more provision for accommodation than cloth
(c) abundance of cloth and accommodation
(d) scarcity of cloth and accommodation
SSC CPO (PT) set 6 2016 Answer Key
