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SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 3 Feb 2022 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 1741

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)_________ loved by someone is a great (2)_________ . A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)________ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)__________ He went close and patted his back (5)__________. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. AOption (a)

    Being

  2. BOption (b)

    Becoming

  3. COption (c)

    Been

  4. DOption (d)

    Be

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Being

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Question 1742

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)_________ loved by someone is a great (2)_________ . A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)________ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)__________ He went close and patted his back (5)__________. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. AOption (a)

    service

  2. BOption (b)

    profit

  3. COption (c)

    blessing

  4. DOption (d)

    fortune

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

service

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Question 1743

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)_________ loved by someone is a great (2)_________ . A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)________ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)__________ He went close and patted his back (5)__________. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

  1. AOption (a)

    slight

  2. BOption (b)

    narrow

  3. COption (c)

    petty

  4. DOption (d)

    shallow

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

slight

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Question 1744

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)_________ loved by someone is a great (2)_________ . A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)________ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)__________ He went close and patted his back (5)__________. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

  1. AOption (a)

    supporters

  2. BOption (b)

    colleagues

  3. COption (c)

    relatives

  4. DOption (d)

    criminals

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

supporters

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Question 1745

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)_________ loved by someone is a great (2)_________ . A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)________ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)__________ He went close and patted his back (5)__________. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

  1. AOption (a)

    affectionately

  2. BOption (b)

    powerfully

  3. COption (c)

    politely

  4. DOption (d)

    arrogantly

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

affectionately

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Question 1746

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of a lull as the car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is chaos as multiple voices make as many suggestions.

By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.

Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today, every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.

We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.

It's a closely connected world, out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we teach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.

What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, and insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

  1. AOption (a)

    Today, children consult each other and go with the flow.

  2. BOption (b)

    Today's kids are involved in decision making.

  3. COption (c)

    Parents' advice often sounds like preaching to the children.

  4. DOption (d)

    Kids are not given the freedom to choose what they want.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Today, children consult each other and go with the flow.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1747

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of a lull as the car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is chaos as multiple voices make as many suggestions.

By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.

Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today, every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.

We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.

It's a closely connected world, out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we teach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.

What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, and insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick.

Is everyone happy when the decision is made?

  1. AOption (a)

    Maybe

  2. BOption (b)

    Yes

  3. COption (c)

    Can't say

  4. DOption (d)

    No

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Maybe

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1748

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of a lull as the car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is chaos as multiple voices make as many suggestions.

By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.

Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today, every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.

We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.

It's a closely connected world, out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we teach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.

What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, and insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick.

Why is there a chaos when the family is ready to drive?

  1. AOption (a)

    The family members did not get along well.

  2. BOption (b)

    They do not trust the person at the wheel.

  3. COption (c)

    There is a disagreement over the venue.

  4. DOption (d)

    Some family members are not comfortably seated.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The family members did not get along well.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1749

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of a lull as the car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is chaos as multiple voices make as many suggestions.

By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.

Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today, every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.

We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.

It's a closely connected world, out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we teach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.

What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, and insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick.

According to the passage, how was the scenario different twenty years ago?

  1. AOption (a)

    Decisions were simpler as there were not many choices.

  2. BOption (b)

    Everyone looked forward to outings enthusiastically.

  3. COption (c)

    There was no bonding between family members.

  4. DOption (d)

    Decisions were taken by the head of the family and everybody agreed.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Decisions were simpler as there were not many choices.

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1750

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of a lull as the car takes off. "Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?" asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is chaos as multiple voices make as many suggestions.

By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling.

Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and the others fell in line. Today, every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding.

We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study.

It's a closely connected world, out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent's well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we teach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow.

What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, and insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick.

What does the speaker recommend to the parents as the best path to take?

  1. AOption (a)

    To advise children at every step so that they do not make mistakes.

  2. BOption (b)

    To handle the children with authority and make them obey.

  3. COption (c)

    To be a part of the children's world by listening to them.

  4. DOption (d)

    To spend all their time with the children and not leave them alone.

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To advise children at every step so that they do not make mistakes.

Explanation not yet available.
SSC Selection Post Matric Level Official Paper (Held on: 3 Feb 2022 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 1751

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

The chef asked his assistant where he had stored the spices.

  1. AOption (a)

    The chef said to his assistant, "Where you have stored the spices?"

  2. BOption (b)

    The chef said to his assistant, "Where did you store the spices?"

  3. COption (c)

    The chef said to his assistant, "Where had he store the spices?"

  4. DOption (d)

    The chef said to his assistant, "Where do you store the spices?"

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The chef said to his assistant, "Where you have stored the spices?"

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1752

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

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

An afternoon performance of a play, film or show

  1. AOption (a)

    Matinee

  2. BOption (b)

    Exhibition

  3. COption (c)

    Circus

  4. DOption (d)

    Musical

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Matinee

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1753

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I am glad I ______ my friend’s invitation to dinner as I met many old friends there.

  1. AOption (a)

    admitted

  2. BOption (b)

    denied

  3. COption (c)

    accepted

  4. DOption (d)

    allowed

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

admitted

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1754

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Split

  1. AOption (a)

    Combine

  2. BOption (b)

    Divide

  3. COption (c)

    Join

  4. DOption (d)

    Attach

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Combine

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1755

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A piece of cake

  1. AOption (a)

    To be sweet

  2. BOption (b)

    To be difficult

  3. COption (c)

    To be easy

  4. DOption (d)

    To be correct

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To be sweet

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1756

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the wrongly spelt word.

  1. AOption (a)

    condone

  2. BOption (b)

    belief

  3. COption (c)

    semetery

  4. DOption (d)

    receive

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

condone

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1757

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Distinguished

  1. AOption (a)

    Practical

  2. BOption (b)

    Lowly

  3. COption (c)

    Ordinary

  4. DOption (d)

    Acclaimed

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Practical

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1758

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To raise a few eyebrows

  1. AOption (a)

    To pretend to be shocked

  2. BOption (b)

    To cause surprise or shock

  3. COption (c)

    To say something funny

  4. DOption (d)

    To mime and make faces

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

To pretend to be shocked

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1759

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Fret

  1. AOption (a)

    Bother

  2. BOption (b)

    Please

  3. COption (c)

    Worry

  4. DOption (d)

    Disturb

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Bother

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1760

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Defamatory

  1. AOption (a)

    Slandering

  2. BOption (b)

    Insulting

  3. COption (c)

    Unflattering

  4. DOption (d)

    Complimentary

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Slandering

Explanation not yet available.

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