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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 31 Jul, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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General Intelligence (25 questions)

432 : 9 :: 512 : ?

((a))
7
((b))
8
((c))
9
((d))
10

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Answer: ((a))

What comes next? 1, 4, 9, 16, _____

((a))
20
((b))
25
((c))
30
((d))
36

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Answer: ((a))

Root is to Tree as Foundation is to _______?

((a))
Building
((b))
Wall
((c))
Roof
((d))
House

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Answer: ((a))

Building

If '◆' means triple the number, what is the value of 5 ◆?

((a))
15
((b))
10
((c))
25
((d))
20

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Answer: ((a))

If "✦" means square root, what is ✦ 49?

((a))
5
((b))
6
((c))
7
((d))
8

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Answer: ((a))

Select the related letter from the given alternatives.

C : G :: E : ?

((a))
H
((b))
J
((c))
I
((d))
K

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Answer: ((a))

Select the related letter from the given alternatives.

D : H :: G : ?

((a))
L
((b))
K
((c))
I
((d))
N

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Answer: ((a))

Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ________?

((a))
School
((b))
Song
((c))
Instrument
((d))
Note

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Answer: ((a))

School

Choose the odd one out.

((a))
16
((b))
27
((c))
64
((d))
81

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Answer: ((a))

Which word does not belong in the group?

((a))
Gravitational
((b))
Electromagnetic
((c))
Frictional
((d))
Strong nuclear

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Answer: ((a))

Gravitational

Choose the number that does not fit the sequence 22, 44, 88, 176, 350

((a))
22
((b))
44
((c))
350
((d))
88

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Answer: ((a))

Choose the number that does not fit the sequence 2, 5, 10, 17, 25

((a))
5
((b))
10
((c))
17
((d))
25

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Answer: ((a))

What will come at the place of (?)

TAILOR : CLOTH :: POTTER : ?

((a))
Metal
((b))
Clay
((c))
Wood
((d))
Glass

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Answer: ((a))

Metal

What will come at the place of (?)

VOLCANIC : LAVA :: GEYSER : ?

((a))
Steam
((b))
Water
((c))
Gas
((d))
Ash

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Answer: ((a))

Steam

What comes next: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

((a))
45
((b))
48
((c))
49
((d))
50

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Answer: ((a))

Identify the missing sequence in the given series:

KMP, LNQ, MOR, ____, OQT

((a))
NPS
((b))
NOS
((c))
NPT
((d))
OPQ

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Answer: ((a))

NPS

What should come next in the series?

ACE, BDF, CEG, DFH, ?

((a))
EGF
((b))
EFG
((c))
EGI
((d))
FGI

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Answer: ((a))

EGF

What comes next in the series?

2, 6, 10, 14, ___

((a))
18
((b))
20
((c))
24
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

If A @ B = A + B, then what is 9 @ 3 ?

((a))
11
((b))
15
((c))
14
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

If A $ B = A + B², then find the value of 6 $ 3 = ?

((a))
18
((b))
24
((c))
16
((d))
15

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Answer: ((a))

After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come at "First" position?

((a))
Version
((b))
Versus
((c))
Versicolour
((d))
Verse

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Answer: ((a))

Version

You see smoke coming from your neighbor's house. What would you do?

((a))
Ignore it
((b))
Call the fire department immediately
((c))
Wait and see if the smoke increases
((d))
Knock on the door to check

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Answer: ((a))

Ignore it

While in the exam hall, you discover that your friend is cheating. What is the most responsible action?

((a))
Ignore it; it's not your business
((b))
Confront your friend in front of the invigilator
((c))
Report the incident to the exam invigilator or authorities
((d))
Help your friend cheat so you both get good grades

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Answer: ((a))

Ignore it; it's not your business

You're planning a weekend road trip with friends, but your car's check-engine light comes on the day before departure. You've already booked a non-refundable campsite. What should you do?

((a))
Drive the car anyway and hope it holds up for the trip.
((b))
Cancel the trip and lose the campsite fee.
((c))
Take the car to a mechanic today and rent a car if it can't be fixed in time.
((d))
Ask a friend to drive their car instead and split the costs.

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Answer: ((a))

Drive the car anyway and hope it holds up for the trip.

X is the sister of Y. Z is the mother of Y. W is the father of Z. How is X related to W?

((a))
Daughter
((b))
Granddaughter
((c))
Sister
((d))
Mother

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Answer: ((a))

Daughter

General Awareness (25 questions)

Who was appointed as India's 50th Chief Justice in 2022?

((a))
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
((b))
Justice U.U. Lalit
((c))
Justice N.V. Ramana
((d))
Justice R. Banumathi

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Answer: ((a))

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on crimes against women and children?

((a))
Chapter III
((b))
Chapter V
((c))
Chapter VII
((d))
Chapter IX

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Answer: ((a))

Chapter III

Fill in the blank:

The PM SVANidhi scheme provides micro-credit facilities to ________.

((a))
Street vendors
((b))
Small farmers
((c))
Rural artisans
((d))
Fisherman

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Answer: ((a))

Street vendors

What is the primary objective of India's Aditya-L1 mission?

((a))
Study Earth's atmosphere
((b))
Explore Moon's surface
((c))
Observe solar activity
((d))
Map Mars' surface

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Answer: ((a))

Study Earth's atmosphere

Which Indian organization developed the world's first DNA vaccine for COVID-19, known as ZyCoV-D?

((a))
ICMR
((b))
Bharat Biotech
((c))
Zydus Cadila
((d))
DRDO

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Answer: ((a))

ICMR

Why is hydrogen considered a clean fuel compared to conventional fossil fuels?

((a))
It burns without producing any energy loss
((b))
It is easily available in pure form from the atmosphere
((c))
Its combustion produces only water vapour and no greenhouse gases
((d))
It has a lower ignition temperature than other fuels

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Answer: ((a))

It burns without producing any energy loss

What is the term used when government spending exceeds its revenue?

((a))
Surplus
((b))
Deficit
((c))
Investment
((d))
Expenditure

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Answer: ((a))

Surplus

Fill in the blank:

The AQI category for '________' ranges from 0 to 50.

((a))
Satisfactory
((b))
Moderate
((c))
Good
((d))
Poor

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Answer: ((a))

Satisfactory

Where does the Brahmaputra River originate, and what is it called in Tibet?

((a))
The river originates in the Eastern Ghats, known as the Narmada in Tibet.
((b))
The river originates in the Himalayas, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet.
((c))
The river originates in the Aravalli Range, known as the Sindhu in Tibet.
((d))
The river originates in the Western Ghats, known as the Ganga in Tibet.

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Answer: ((a))

The river originates in the Eastern Ghats, known as the Narmada in Tibet.

Which is the most populous state in India according to the Census 2011?

((a))
Maharashtra
((b))
Bihar
((c))
Uttar Pradesh
((d))
West Bengal

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

According to the Census of 2011, which age group has the highest population percentage in India?

((a))
0-14 years
((b))
15-59 years
((c))
60+ years
((d))
80+ years

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Answer: ((a))

0-14 years

Fill in the blank:

The ________ ended the monopoly of the East India Company in trade with India.

((a))
Charter Act of 1813
((b))
Regulating Act of 1773
((c))
Indian Councils Act of 1861
((d))
Government of India Act of 1935

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Answer: ((a))

Charter Act of 1813

The Government of India Act 1935 proposed which major reform?

((a))
Abolition of the Zamindari system
((b))
Establishment of federal government
((c))
Introduction of separate electorates
((d))
Full independence for India

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Answer: ((a))

Abolition of the Zamindari system

Which of the following statements about the All India Services (AIS) is correct?

((a))
All India Services officers can be transferred between states without the consent of the state governments.
((b))
The officers are recruited and controlled by the State Governments only.
((c))
The officers serve the Union Government exclusively.
((d))
The ultimate control lies with the Union Government.

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Answer: ((a))

All India Services officers can be transferred between states without the consent of the state governments.

Raga Miya Malhar is known for its association with which renowned musician?

((a))
Tansen
((b))
Swargadeo Rudra Singha
((c))
Ravi Shankar
((d))
Amir Khusro

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Answer: ((a))

Tansen

Who is the author of the famous Indian collection of fables, Panchatantra?

((a))
Vishnu Sharma
((b))
Bhasa
((c))
Kalidasa
((d))
Dandin

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Answer: ((a))

Vishnu Sharma

Who is the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel "Midnight's Children"?

((a))
Vikram Seth
((b))
Salman Rushdie
((c))
Jhumpa Lahiri
((d))
Amitav Ghosh

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Answer: ((a))

Vikram Seth

The Mathura School of Art is known for its depiction of?

((a))
Elegant human figures
((b))
Animals and nature
((c))
Decorative floral motifs
((d))
Fierce expressions and dynamic postures

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Answer: ((a))

Elegant human figures

In which year did the first IPL (Indian Premier League) cricket tournament take place?

((a))
2005
((b))
2007
((c))
2008
((d))
2010

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Answer: ((a))

2005

How many Olympic gold medals has the Indian men's hockey team won?

((a))
8
((b))
6
((c))
10
((d))
12

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Answer: ((a))

What is the main purpose of BRICS?

((a))
Military Alliance
((b))
Economic Cooperation
((c))
Space Exploration
((d))
Maritime security

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Answer: ((a))

Military Alliance

Chabahar Port is located in which country?

((a))
Pakistan
((b))
Iran
((c))
UAE
((d))
India

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Answer: ((a))

Pakistan

What type of radiation is responsible for ionizing atmospheric gases in the Earth's ionosphere?

((a))
Cosmic Radiation
((b))
Solar Radiation
((c))
Ultraviolet Radiation
((d))
Gamma Radiation

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Answer: ((a))

Cosmic Radiation

The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was built by which ruler?

((a))
Ashoka
((b))
Krishna I
((c))
Rajaraja Chola
((d))
Chandragupta II

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Answer: ((a))

Ashoka

Which mission aims to develop climate-resilient cities in India?

((a))
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
((b))
AMRUT Mission
((c))
National Solar Mission
((d))
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

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Answer: ((a))

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)

The temperature in a city at 6:00 AM was -4°C. During the day, the temperature rose steadily by a certain number of degrees. By 3:00 PM, the temperature reached +9°C. What was the total rise in temperature during that time?

((a))
13°C
((b))
5°C
((c))
9°C
((d))
15°C

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Answer: ((a))

13°C

From a cuboid of dimension 10 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm, small cubes of edge 2.5 cm are cut. How many small cubes are formed from the cuboid?

((a))
5
((b))
8
((c))
4
((d))
7

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Answer: ((a))

The total surface area of a hemisphere is 4,158 m². If the radius of the hemisphere becomes one-third of itself, then what will be the new curved surface area of the hemisphere? (Use π = 22/7)

((a))
308 m²
((b))
462 m²
((c))
342 m²
((d))
224 m²

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Answer: ((a))

308 m²

What type of number is the sum of $\sqrt{2}$ and $(3 - \sqrt{2})$ ?

((a))
an irrational number
((b))
a rational number
((c))
neither rational nor irrational
((d))
cannot be determined

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Answer: ((a))

an irrational number

Find the square root of 0.000324.

((a))
.18
((b))
.17
((c))
.016
((d))
.018

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Answer: ((a))

.18

What is the reciprocal of 2/3?

((a))
3/2
((b))
2/3
((c))
1/2
((d))
5/2

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Answer: ((a))

3/2

The average of three numbers A, B, and C is 48. The average of A and B is 45. The average of B and C is 49. What is the value of B?

((a))
42
((b))
44
((c))
46
((d))
48

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Answer: ((a))

In an election, Candidate A received 45% of the total votes, and Candidate B received 30% of the total votes.

If the remaining 15000 votes were invalid, find the total number of votes polled.

((a))
60000
((b))
50000
((c))
40000
((d))
75000

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Answer: ((a))

60000

Which of the following decimals has the longest repeating cycle?

((a))
1/6
((b))
1/7
((c))
1/9
((d))
1/11

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Answer: ((a))

1/6

The average age of 5 members of a family is 20 years. If a new member joins the family, the average age becomes 18 years. What is the age of the new member?

((a))
10 years
((b))
12 years
((c))
8 years
((d))
15 years

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Answer: ((a))

10 years

A solution contains 30% of substance S and 70% of substance T by weight. If the solution has a total mass of 1200 grams, and 300 grams of substance S are added to it, what is the new percentage concentration of substance S in the solution?

((a))
40%
((b))
44%
((c))
33%
((d))
45%

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Answer: ((a))

40%

A retailer bought a dozen shirts for ₹3600. He sold each shirt at ₹350. What is his total profit or loss percentage?

((a))
15% profit
((b))
16.67% profit
((c))
10% loss
((d))
12% profit

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Answer: ((a))

15% profit

A T-shirt is on sale for 15% off its original price of Rs 60. How much will you pay for the T-shirt?

((a))
78
((b))
68
((c))
60
((d))
51

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Answer: ((a))

A vendor bought 100 oranges at ₹8 each. He sold 80 of them at ₹10 each and the remaining 20 oranges at ₹6 each. What is his overall profit or loss percentage?

((a))
12.5% profit
((b))
10% profit
((c))
10% loss
((d))
15% profit

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Answer: ((a))

12.5% profit

A TV set marked at ₹18,000 is sold for ₹15,300. Find the discount percentage.

((a))
10%
((b))
12.5%
((c))
15%
((d))
17%

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Answer: ((a))

10%

A is twice as efficient as B. Together, they can complete a task in 12 days. How many days will A alone take to complete the task?

((a))
16 days
((b))
18 days
((c))
24 days
((d))
20 days

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Answer: ((a))

16 days

A alone can do a work in 30 days, B alone in 40 days. They start together, but A leaves 5 days before the completion.

Total work is completed in 18 days. How many days did A work?

((a))
13 days
((b))
14 days
((c))
15 days
((d))
16.5 days

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Answer: ((a))

13 days

If 15, 25, x are in proportion. Find the value of x.

((a))
120/3
((b))
125/3
((c))
145/3
((d))
120/4

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Answer: ((a))

120/3

A train 240 meters long passes a pole in 24 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform 360 meters long?

((a))
36 seconds
((b))
40 seconds
((c))
48 seconds
((d))
60 seconds

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Answer: ((a))

36 seconds

Ravi lent ₹12,000 to his friend at a simple interest rate of 8% per annum. After how many years will the total amount become ₹16,800?

((a))
4 years
((b))
5 years
((c))
6 years
((d))
8 years

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Answer: ((a))

4 years

The radius of a circular track is 70 meters. If a cyclist completes 5 rounds, what distance does the cyclist cover?

((a))
440 m
((b))
880 m
((c))
2200 m
((d))
4400 m

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Answer: ((a))

440 m

On a certain assembly line the rejection rate for hyundai i10's production was 4 percent for hyundai i20's production 8 percent and the two cars combined 7 percent . What was the ratio of hyundai i20's production to hyundai i10's production?

((a))
5:6
((b))
2:3
((c))
6:2
((d))
3:1

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Answer: ((a))

5:6

Two trains are moving in opposite directions at 60 km/h and 90 km/h. Their lengths are 1.2 km and 0.8 km respectively. In how much time will they cross each other?

((a))
48 seconds
((b))
50 seconds
((c))
60 seconds
((d))
72 seconds

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Answer: ((a))

48 seconds

If the volume of a cone is 48 π cm³ and the height is 10 cm. Find the radius of its base in nearest one decimal place.

((a))
2.8 cm
((b))
3.8 cm
((c))
4.8 cm
((d))
1.8 cm

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Answer: ((a))

2.8 cm

In a triangle, if one exterior angle is 120°, and the opposite interior angle is 40°, what is the other interior angle adjacent to it?

((a))
40°
((b))
60°
((c))
80°
((d))
100°

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Answer: ((a))

40°

English Language (25 questions)

Identify the synonym of 'Blatant'

((a))
Subtle
((b))
Obvious
((c))
Discreet
((d))
Hidden

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Answer: ((a))

Subtle

Identify the synonym of 'Recalcitrant':

((a))
Compliant
((b))
Rebellious
((c))
Submissive
((d))
Docile

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Answer: ((a))

Compliant

Identify the antonym of "Epitome"

((a))
Example
((b))
Summary
((c))
Essence
((d))
Increment

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Answer: ((a))

Example

Identify the antonym of "Malice":

((a))
Cruelty
((b))
Hatred
((c))
Kindness
((d))
Spite

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Answer: ((a))

Cruelty

Fill in the blank with most appropriate tense:

By next month, she ___ in this company for five years.

((a))
work
((b))
worked
((c))
will have work
((d))
will have been worked

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Answer: ((a))

work

Fill in the blank with most appropriate collocation:
She ___ the table before dinner.

((a))
prepared
((b))
made
((c))
set
((d))
arranged

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Answer: ((a))

prepared

Pick the correctly spelled word:

((a))
Dumbbel
((b))
Dumbel
((c))
Dumbe
((d))
Dumbbell

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Answer: ((a))

Dumbbel

Which word is spelled correctly?

((a))
Noticeable
((b))
Noticable
((c))
Noticeble
((d))
Noticible

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Answer: ((a))

Noticeable

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of death."

((a))
Autopsy
((b))
Biopsy
((c))
Surgery
((d))
Anatomy

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Answer: ((a))

Autopsy

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"A person who cannot make a mistake."

((a))
Infallible
((b))
Invincible
((c))
Irresistible
((d))
Incredible

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Answer: ((a))

Infallible

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
"To make bricks without straw."

((a))
To waste time doing easy work
((b))
To build something using traditional methods
((c))
To attempt something without the necessary resources
((d))
To work in a construction-related job

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Answer: ((a))

To waste time doing easy work

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"In the same boat"

((a))
Facing the same situation
((b))
Being very wealthy
((c))
Traveling together
((d))
Owning a boat

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Answer: ((a))

Facing the same situation

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

By the time we reached (1) / the stadium, the match (2) / already starts. (3) / We were disappointed(4).

((a))
By the time we reached (1)
((b))
the stadium, the match (2)
((c))
already starts. (3)
((d))
We were disappointed. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

By the time we reached (1)

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Please look (1) / after the matter (2) / and let me (3) / know what you find (4).

((a))
Please look (1)
((b))
after the matter (2)
((c))
and let me (3)
((d))
know what you find. (4)

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Answer: ((a))

Please look (1)

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) He then logged out of his user account in order to have privacy and security.
(2) He copied all his working files to the desktop so that he would not lose any work.
(3) In conclusion, he powered down the system by closing the power menu on the screen.
(4) He carefully closed down each running program and application one by one.

((a))
2 - 4 - 1 - 3
((b))
2 - 1 - 4 - 3
((c))
4 - 2 - 1 - 3
((d))
1 - 3 - 4 - 2

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Answer: ((a))

2 - 4 - 1 - 3

Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) She boarded the bus heading to downtown.
(2) She found a window seat and settled in.
(3) She bought a ticket from the bus stop.
(4) She got off at her desired stop and walked to the café.

((a))
4 - 1 - 3 - 2
((b))
3 - 1 - 2 - 4
((c))
2 - 1 - 3 - 4
((d))
1 - 3 - 2 - 4

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Answer: ((a))

4 - 1 - 3 - 2

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

The researchers conducted a study to do light on the effects of climate change on coral reefs.

((a))
Throw
((b))
Make
((c))
Bring
((d))
Shed

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Answer: ((a))

Throw

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

She didn't have the required qualifications, and she was not selected for the role.

((a))
Therefore
((b))
Although
((c))
However
((d))
Thus

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Answer: ((a))

Therefore

Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

He tried to make up the real meaning behind her silence, but failed.

((a))
Make for
((b))
Make on
((c))
Make about
((d))
Make out

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Answer: ((a))

Make for

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph?

Therefore, it is important to conserve water.
Water is essential for all living beings.
Many regions face water shortages.
Rainwater harvesting is one way to save water.

((a))
1-2-4-3
((b))
4-3-2-1
((c))
2-3-1-4
((d))
2-4-1-3

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Answer: ((a))

1-2-4-3

Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical order to form a meaningful paragraph?

The police investigated the matter thoroughly.
A robbery took place in the local bank.
They gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Eventually, the culprits were caught and arrested.

((a))
2-3-4-1
((b))
2-1-3-4
((c))
1-2-4-3
((d))
2-1-4-3

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Answer: ((a))

2-3-4-1

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

Plants need sunlight, water and nutrients to grow.
So, we must take care of our plants by providing them with the right conditions.
Without these essential elements, plants would not survive.
Then, our plants will be healthy and produce flowers and fruits.

((a))
4-2-1-3
((b))
1-4-2-3
((c))
3-2-1-4
((d))
1-3-2-4

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Answer: ((a))

4-2-1-3

Fill in the blank with the appropriate adverb.

That's the restaurant ________ we met for the first time.

((a))
in which
((b))
at which
((c))
where
((d))
at where

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Answer: ((a))

in which

Identify the sentence that uses the positive degree of comparison.

((a))
She is the most intelligent student in the class.
((b))
She is more intelligent than her classmates.
((c))
She is as intelligent as her classmates.
((d))
She is the more intelligent student in the class.

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Answer: ((a))

She is the most intelligent student in the class.

100

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the comparative degree.

((a))
This is the most easiest task.
((b))
This task is more easier than the previous one.
((c))
This task is easier than the previous one.
((d))
This task is the more easier than the previous one.

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Answer: ((a))

This is the most easiest task.

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