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Question 1781

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Switch off the lights before you leave.

  1. AOption (a)

    The lights should switch off before you leave. 

  2. BOption (b)

    The lights should be switching off before you leave. 

  3. COption (c)

    Let the lights be switch off before you leave.

  4. DOption (d)

    Let the lights be switched off before you leave. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

The lights should switch off before you leave. 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1782

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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Blockege 

  2. BOption (b)

    Initially 

  3. COption (c)

    Knowledge 

  4. DOption (d)

    Negotiate 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Blockege 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1783

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Enumerate

  1. AOption (a)

    Subtract 

  2. BOption (b)

    List

  3. COption (c)

    Recite

  4. DOption (d)

    Guess 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Subtract 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1784

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Vigilant

  1. AOption (a)

    Ignorant 

  2. BOption (b)

    Watchful 

  3. COption (c)

    Thoughtless

  4. DOption (d)

    Careless 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Ignorant 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1785

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

I felt hungry around midnight but there was _______ anything in the fridge.

  1. AOption (a)

    ample

  2. BOption (b)

    only

  3. COption (c)

    somewhat 

  4. DOption (d)

    hardly 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

ample

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1786

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Comprehension :

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

Most people are petrified of snakes and (1)_______ good reason. For thousands of years, snakes have (2)_______ the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in (3)_______ snakes are even more scared of us than the other way (4)_______ and would rather wiggle away from us (5)_______ possible.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    building 

  2. BOption (b)

    built up

  3. COption (c)

    build in

  4. DOption (d)

    build on

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

building 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1787

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Comprehension :

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

Most people are petrified of snakes and (1)_______ good reason. For thousands of years, snakes have (2)_______ the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in (3)_______ snakes are even more scared of us than the other way (4)_______ and would rather wiggle away from us (5)_______ possible.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    fantasy

  2. BOption (b)

    probability 

  3. COption (c)

    possibility 

  4. DOption (d)

    reality 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

fantasy

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1788

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Comprehension :

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

Most people are petrified of snakes and (1)_______ good reason. For thousands of years, snakes have (2)_______ the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in (3)_______ snakes are even more scared of us than the other way (4)_______ and would rather wiggle away from us (5)_______ possible.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    everywhere

  2. BOption (b)

    around 

  3. COption (c)

    across 

  4. DOption (d)

    over 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

everywhere

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1789

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Comprehension :

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

Most people are petrified of snakes and (1)_______ good reason. For thousands of years, snakes have (2)_______ the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in (3)_______ snakes are even more scared of us than the other way (4)_______ and would rather wiggle away from us (5)_______ possible.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    as slowly as

  2. BOption (b)

    as much as

  3. COption (c)

    as many as 

  4. DOption (d)

    as fast as

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

as slowly as

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1790

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Comprehension :

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

Most people are petrified of snakes and (1)_______ good reason. For thousands of years, snakes have (2)_______ the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in (3)_______ snakes are even more scared of us than the other way (4)_______ and would rather wiggle away from us (5)_______ possible.

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

  1. AOption (a)

    above

  2. BOption (b)

    with

  3. COption (c)

    until

  4. DOption (d)

    upon

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

above

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1791

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Amidst the corona pandemic, particularly during the lockdown phase, some positive effects were observed on the wildlife. During the lockdown phase, animals had an increased and uninterrupted territory. In some areas, wild animals were seen on roads and in residential areas. Less traffic, less human intervention and less pollution gave space to wildlife to thrive. It was definitely a rare phenomenon on the roads. Wildlife re-entered the areas snatched from them. However, these positive and negative impacts were transient and were largely observed during the complete lockdown phase only.

Some of the worst sufferers of the pandemic are stray animals like dogs and cats. They are no longer able to survive on waste food material from restaurants and shops because of shops being closed. Also, they are being abandoned by their owners due to unfounded fears that they may spread  COVID-19. The worst possibility is that the stray animals might eat disposed masks and gloves, which can become lethal.

Overall although a few positive impacts of COVID-19 on the environment were seen, these were the short-term effects induced largely by the nation-wide lockdown. Indeed, the pandemic is expected to pose long-term adverse effects on the environment in future.

Some of the gravest long-term effects of corona are the dangers posed to the environment. These are : the phenomenal increase in the use of chemicals that abound in hand wash and sanitizers; the extensive use of plastic by way of masks and gloves; the huge amount of hospital waste; and finally the effect of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that get into lakes, rivers and streams which ultimately pollute our waters.

All these will eventually contribute to a tremendous increase in environmental pollution.

‘Unfounded fear’ means fear based on:

  1. AOption (a)

    false belief 

  2. BOption (b)

    truth 

  3. COption (c)

    logic 

  4. DOption (d)

    rationality 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

false belief 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1792

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Amidst the corona pandemic, particularly during the lockdown phase, some positive effects were observed on the wildlife. During the lockdown phase, animals had an increased and uninterrupted territory. In some areas, wild animals were seen on roads and in residential areas. Less traffic, less human intervention and less pollution gave space to wildlife to thrive. It was definitely a rare phenomenon on the roads. Wildlife re-entered the areas snatched from them. However, these positive and negative impacts were transient and were largely observed during the complete lockdown phase only.

Some of the worst sufferers of the pandemic are stray animals like dogs and cats. They are no longer able to survive on waste food material from restaurants and shops because of shops being closed. Also, they are being abandoned by their owners due to unfounded fears that they may spread  COVID-19. The worst possibility is that the stray animals might eat disposed masks and gloves, which can become lethal.

Overall although a few positive impacts of COVID-19 on the environment were seen, these were the short-term effects induced largely by the nation-wide lockdown. Indeed, the pandemic is expected to pose long-term adverse effects on the environment in future.

Some of the gravest long-term effects of corona are the dangers posed to the environment. These are : the phenomenal increase in the use of chemicals that abound in hand wash and sanitizers; the extensive use of plastic by way of masks and gloves; the huge amount of hospital waste; and finally the effect of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that get into lakes, rivers and streams which ultimately pollute our waters.

All these will eventually contribute to a tremendous increase in environmental pollution.

Select the statement that is NOT true as per the passage .

  1. AOption (a)

    Corona has very profound long-term effects on the environment. 

  2. BOption (b)

    Initially, the lockdown was advantageous for the animal world.

  3. COption (c)

    Wild animals reclaimed their territories temporarily. 

  4. DOption (d)

    Today, wildlife continues to live in deserted residential areas. 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Corona has very profound long-term effects on the environment. 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1793

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Amidst the corona pandemic, particularly during the lockdown phase, some positive effects were observed on the wildlife. During the lockdown phase, animals had an increased and uninterrupted territory. In some areas, wild animals were seen on roads and in residential areas. Less traffic, less human intervention and less pollution gave space to wildlife to thrive. It was definitely a rare phenomenon on the roads. Wildlife re-entered the areas snatched from them. However, these positive and negative impacts were transient and were largely observed during the complete lockdown phase only.

Some of the worst sufferers of the pandemic are stray animals like dogs and cats. They are no longer able to survive on waste food material from restaurants and shops because of shops being closed. Also, they are being abandoned by their owners due to unfounded fears that they may spread  COVID-19. The worst possibility is that the stray animals might eat disposed masks and gloves, which can become lethal.

Overall although a few positive impacts of COVID-19 on the environment were seen, these were the short-term effects induced largely by the nation-wide lockdown. Indeed, the pandemic is expected to pose long-term adverse effects on the environment in future.

Some of the gravest long-term effects of corona are the dangers posed to the environment. These are : the phenomenal increase in the use of chemicals that abound in hand wash and sanitizers; the extensive use of plastic by way of masks and gloves; the huge amount of hospital waste; and finally the effect of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that get into lakes, rivers and streams which ultimately pollute our waters.

All these will eventually contribute to a tremendous increase in environmental pollution.

One major advantages of the complete lockdown for animals was more  _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    traffic 

  2. BOption (b)

    free space 

  3. COption (c)

    pollution 

  4. DOption (d)

    human control 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

traffic 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1794

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Amidst the corona pandemic, particularly during the lockdown phase, some positive effects were observed on the wildlife. During the lockdown phase, animals had an increased and uninterrupted territory. In some areas, wild animals were seen on roads and in residential areas. Less traffic, less human intervention and less pollution gave space to wildlife to thrive. It was definitely a rare phenomenon on the roads. Wildlife re-entered the areas snatched from them. However, these positive and negative impacts were transient and were largely observed during the complete lockdown phase only.

Some of the worst sufferers of the pandemic are stray animals like dogs and cats. They are no longer able to survive on waste food material from restaurants and shops because of shops being closed. Also, they are being abandoned by their owners due to unfounded fears that they may spread  COVID-19. The worst possibility is that the stray animals might eat disposed masks and gloves, which can become lethal.

Overall although a few positive impacts of COVID-19 on the environment were seen, these were the short-term effects induced largely by the nation-wide lockdown. Indeed, the pandemic is expected to pose long-term adverse effects on the environment in future.

Some of the gravest long-term effects of corona are the dangers posed to the environment. These are : the phenomenal increase in the use of chemicals that abound in hand wash and sanitizers; the extensive use of plastic by way of masks and gloves; the huge amount of hospital waste; and finally the effect of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that get into lakes, rivers and streams which ultimately pollute our waters.

All these will eventually contribute to a tremendous increase in environmental pollution.

Select the option that does NOT correctly complete the given sentence. 

During the pandemic, stray animals were at greater risk because they  _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    were abandoned by fearful owners

  2. BOption (b)

    could resort to eating disposable masks and plastic 

  3. COption (c)

    did not have access to waste food from restaurants 

  4. DOption (d)

    were sent to distant animal shelters

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

were abandoned by fearful owners

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1795

SSC Selection Post 2022• English Language• English Language

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Amidst the corona pandemic, particularly during the lockdown phase, some positive effects were observed on the wildlife. During the lockdown phase, animals had an increased and uninterrupted territory. In some areas, wild animals were seen on roads and in residential areas. Less traffic, less human intervention and less pollution gave space to wildlife to thrive. It was definitely a rare phenomenon on the roads. Wildlife re-entered the areas snatched from them. However, these positive and negative impacts were transient and were largely observed during the complete lockdown phase only.

Some of the worst sufferers of the pandemic are stray animals like dogs and cats. They are no longer able to survive on waste food material from restaurants and shops because of shops being closed. Also, they are being abandoned by their owners due to unfounded fears that they may spread  COVID-19. The worst possibility is that the stray animals might eat disposed masks and gloves, which can become lethal.

Overall although a few positive impacts of COVID-19 on the environment were seen, these were the short-term effects induced largely by the nation-wide lockdown. Indeed, the pandemic is expected to pose long-term adverse effects on the environment in future.

Some of the gravest long-term effects of corona are the dangers posed to the environment. These are : the phenomenal increase in the use of chemicals that abound in hand wash and sanitizers; the extensive use of plastic by way of masks and gloves; the huge amount of hospital waste; and finally the effect of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that get into lakes, rivers and streams which ultimately pollute our waters.

All these will eventually contribute to a tremendous increase in environmental pollution.

_______ is NOT responsible for the increase in environmental pollution. 

  1. AOption (a)

    Kitchen waste from homes

  2. BOption (b)

    Disposable plastic 

  3. COption (c)

    Chemical waste from hospitals

  4. DOption (d)

    Increased medicine consumption 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Kitchen waste from homes

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1796

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Be in someone's shoes

  1. AOption (a)

    face the same situation as another person 

  2. BOption (b)

    accept someone's shoes as a present 

  3. COption (c)

    buy the same brand of shoes as another person 

  4. DOption (d)

    put on someone's shoes 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

face the same situation as another person 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1797

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

Having or showing no emotion

  1. AOption (a)

    Apathetic

  2. BOption (b)

    Sympathetic 

  3. COption (c)

    Compassionate 

  4. DOption (d)

    Empathetic 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Apathetic

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1798

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 

Dumb

  1. AOption (a)

    Silent 

  2. BOption (b)

    Vocal 

  3. COption (c)

    Mute

  4. DOption (d)

    Quiet

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Silent 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1799

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 

Collaboration

  1. AOption (a)

    Partnership 

  2. BOption (b)

    Participation 

  3. COption (c)

    Division 

  4. DOption (d)

    Association 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Partnership 

Explanation not yet available.
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Question 1800

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Select the wrongly spelt word. 

  1. AOption (a)

    punctuation 

  2. BOption (b)

    irrigation 

  3. COption (c)

    ilektric

  4. DOption (d)

    pressure 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

punctuation 

Explanation not yet available.

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