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Question 121

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks and make the sentence meaningful.

They were not ______ to eat during the _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    allowed; brake

  2. BOption (b)

    aloud; break

  3. COption (c)

    allowed; break

  4. DOption (d)

    aloud; brake

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

allowed; break

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Key Points

  • The most appropriate option to fill in the blanks is: Allowed; break
  • Explanation:
  • The term "allowed" in this context refers to giving permission for a specific action. In this case, it refers to the permission to eat.
  • The term "break" refers to a short period of time when you stop doing something and rest, or eat. In this context, it refers to a pause or rest period in which one might typically eat.

Therefore, the completed sentence would be: "They were not allowed to eat during the break.''

Question 122

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Direction: Find the best one-word substitution for the below description.

A large amount of information stored in a computer system

  1. AOption (a)

    Database

  2. BOption (b)

    Disk space  

  3. COption (c)

    ROM

  4. DOption (d)

    RAM

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Database

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Database.'

Key Points        

  • Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Database: an organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. (संरचित जानकारी, या डेटा का एक संगठित संग्रह, आमतौर पर एक कंप्यूटर सिस्टम में इलेक्ट्रॉनिक रूप से संग्रहीत)
  • Disk space: the total amount of data that a hard disk or hard drive can store. (हार्ड डिस्क या हार्ड ड्राइव स्टोर कर सकने वाले डेटा की कुल मात्रा)
  • ROM (Read Only Memory): it receives data and permanently writes it on a chip, and it lasts even after you turn off your computer. (यह डेटा प्राप्त करता है और इसे स्थायी रूप से एक चिप पर लिखता है, और यह तब भी चलता रहता है जब आप अपना कंप्यूटर बंद कर देते हैं)
  • RAM (Random Access Memory): essentially short term memory where data is stored as the processor needs it. (अनिवार्य रूप से शॉर्ट टर्म मेमोरी जहां डेटा को स्टोर किया जाता है क्योंकि प्रोसेसर को इसकी आवश्यकता होती है)
  • From the meanings of the given words, a large amount of information stored in a computer system is 'Database.'
  • Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

Question 123

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Which of the following is wrongly spelt?

  1. AOption (a)

    Decieve

  2. BOption (b)

    Believe

  3. COption (c)

    Relieve

  4. DOption (d)

    Belief

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Decieve

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Decieve.

Key Points

  • In the given question 'Decieve' is an incorrectly spelt word.
  • The correct spelling is: 'Deceive'.
  • Let's look at the meaning and examples of the words given in the question:
WordsMeaningExample
Deceiveto persuade someone that something false is the truth; trick or fool (किसी को यह समझाने के लिए कि कुछ झूठ सच है; छल या मूर्ख)Some parents try to deceive school officials and enroll their children in other districts.
Believeto think that something is true, correct, or real (यह सोचने के लिए कि कुछ सही, सही या वास्तविक है)He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence.
Relieveto make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong (एक अप्रिय भावना बनाने के लिए, जैसे दर्द या चिंता, कम मजबूत)She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain.
Beliefthe feeling of being certain that something exists or is true (यह निश्चित होने की भावना कि कुछ मौजूद है या सत्य है)His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times.

Hence, the correct answer is Decieve.

Question 124

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Imprudense

  2. BOption (b)

    Imprudence

  3. COption (c)

    Imprudance

  4. DOption (d)

    Imprudanse

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Imprudence

Why this answer is correct

Here the correct answer is Imprudence.

Key Points

  • The correctly spelt word is "Imprudence".
  • Imprudence means the quality of being unwise or indiscreet.
  • Example: His imprudence led to the loss of the entire investment.
  • Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.

Question 125

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

From his attitude it is clear that he wants to pay off old scores.

"to pay off old scores" in the sentence means

  1. AOption (a)

    to have his revenge

  2. BOption (b)

    to pay the money

  3. COption (c)

    to score marks

  4. DOption (d)

    settle new matters

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

to have his revenge

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'to have his revenge '

Key Points

  • 'To pay off old scores' is an idiom that means 'Revenge and vengefulness' (to harm someone because they have harmed you in the past)
  • Ex- The Orator used his speech to settle some old scores with his opponents. 

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As per the points mentioned above the correct answer is 'Option 1'

Additional Information

  • ​to pay the money means when you pay an amount of money to someone.
  • to score marks means when you score a particular number or amount.
  • settle new matters means to reach a decision or an agreement about something.

Question 126

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word. 

Colossal

  1. AOption (a)

    Giant

  2. BOption (b)

    Dark

  3. COption (c)

    Small

  4. DOption (d)

    Opaque

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Small

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Small.'

Key Points 

  • Colossal means 'extremely large (अतिविशाल, वृहत्‍काय, बहुत बड़ा)'.
  • ​Example: Companies today are highly competitive and welcome the colossal saving of time and money by introducing new methods.
  • Marked option 'Small' means 'not large in size, number, amount, etc. (छोटा आकार, संख्‍या, मात्रा आदि की दृष्टि से)'.
  • ​Example: Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy.
  • It is clear that Colossal and 'Small' are opposite in meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information 

  • Giant means something that is very large (बहुत बड़े आकार की कोई वस्‍तु; भीमकाय).
  • Dark means with no light or very little light (अँधेरा, काला-सा, साँवला).
  • Opaque means something that one cannot see through (ऐसा कुछ जिसे कोई देख नहीं सकता; अपारदर्शी).

Question 127

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Choose the word with the correct spelling.

  1. AOption (a)

    Defective

  2. BOption (b)

    Deleghtful

  3. COption (c)

    Delecious

  4. DOption (d)

    Dicline

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Defective

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is- 'Defective'

Key Points 

  • The word with correct spelling is Defective.
  • Defective means a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly. (किसी चीज या किसी व्यक्ति में कोई गलती या समस्या जो उस चीज या व्यक्ति को खराब कर देती है या उसे ठीक से काम नहीं करने का कारण बनती है)
  • Thus, option 1 has correct spelling.

Additional Information 

  • Deleghtful: The correct spelling is Delightful.
  • ​Meaning: very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable (बहुत सुखद, आकर्षक, या आनंददायक)
  • Delecious: The correct spelling is Delicious.
  • ​Meaning: having a very pleasant taste or smell (बहुत सुखद स्वाद या गंध होना)
  • Dicline: The correct spelling is Decline.
  • ​​Meaning: to gradually become less, worse, or lower (धीरे-धीरे कम, बदतर, या कम हो जाना)

Question 128

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Direction: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the given bold word and mark your response accordingly.

Drugs with potent effects on the brain chemical serotonin seem most effective.

  1. AOption (a)

    significant

  2. BOption (b)

    weak

  3. COption (c)

    mighty

  4. DOption (d)

    powerful

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

weak

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is- 'weak'

Key Points 

 

  • let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.
  • potent(adjective): very powerful, forceful, or effective. (बहुत शक्तिशाली, बलशाली, या प्रभावी।)
  • ​Example: This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.
  • weak(adjective): not good enough, especially in ability, skill, or quality. (काफी अच्छा नहीं है, खासकर क्षमता, कौशल या गुणवत्ता में।)
  • Example: Our quiz team is a bit weak on sport.

Hence, the word potent  is the most appropriate antonym for weak.

Additional Information

  • Let's explore the meaning of other options
  • significant(adjective): important, large, or great, esp. in leading to a different result or to an important change. (महत्वपूर्ण, बड़ा, या महान, esp। एक अलग परिणाम या एक महत्वपूर्ण परिवर्तन के लिए अग्रणी।)
  • Example: This election reaffirms a significant shift of the center of power.
  • mighty(adjective): very large, powerful, or important. (बहुत बड़ा, शक्तिशाली या महत्वपूर्ण।)
  • Example: In the next game they will face the mighty Patriots.
  • powerful(adjective): having a lot of strength or force. (बहुत अधिक बल या बल होना।)
  • Example: a powerful drug.

Question 129

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

  1. AOption (a)

    Hesitant

  2. BOption (b)

    Articulate

  3. COption (c)

    Inarticulate

  4. DOption (d)

    Incoherent

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Articulate

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'articulate'.

Key Points

  • Being articulate means being able to express oneself clearly and well. 
  • Example- She gave the police an articulate account of the incident.
  • It is clear that 'articulate' is the most appropriate choice for the one-word substitution of the given set of words.

Additional Information

  • Hesitant means being reluctant to do something.
  • Example- He was hesitant to accept the offer.
  • Being inarticulate means being unable to express one's ideas clearly or easily.
  • Example- He is smart but somewhat inarticulate.
  • Incoherent means expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way.
  • Example- He screamed some incoherent threat.

Question 130

DSSSB Assistant Superintendent 2026• Test of English Language and Comprehension 1

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error in the sentence then select 'No error'.

I want to do something in the education sector because opportunities in this sector are immense.

  1. AOption (a)

    I want to do 

  2. BOption (b)

    something in the education sector

  3. COption (c)

    because opportunities in this sector are immense.

  4. DOption (d)

    No error

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

because opportunities in this sector are immense.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. because opportunities in this sector are immense.

  • In the given sentence article 'the' will be used before opportunities. Article 'the' is used in a sentence if a reference is given in the sentence. Here, we are talking about the 'opportunities' in the education sector. Here, 'the education sector' is reference. So, the correct sentence will be: I want to do something in the education sector because the opportunities in this sector are immense.