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SSC Steno 2024 English Test - 9
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SSC Steno 2024 English Test - 9
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She ______ and left the room, carefully pulling the door shut.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "sighed".

    Key Points

    • The blank will indicate an action that took place in the past. Thus, a verb in past tense will be used.
    • "Sighed" is the correct past tense form of the verb "sigh."
      • It means to emit a deep, audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling.(आह भरी)
      • Example: She sighed with disappointment.
    • The sentence implies that the subject sighed before leaving the room, indicating a possible feeling of sadness or disappointment.
    • The use of "carefully pulling the door shut" suggests that the subject was trying to avoid making noise or disturbing others.
    • The sentence is grammatically correct, with subject-verb agreement and proper use of adverbs and prepositions.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

    Additional Information

    • Option 1 - "site" - This word means a location or position, or a website or online platform.(स्थल)
    • Option 3 - "side" - This word can mean a position or direction.(दिशा)
    • Option 4 - "slide" - This word means to move smoothly and quietly.(फिसलना)
  • Question 2/10
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    Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

    The company's forthright approach to customer service has won them many loyal customers.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is “Direct”.

    Key Points

    • Forthright (स्पष्टवादी) means straightforward, direct, and honest.
    • Example: The manager's forthright communication style ensured that the team was always aware of expectations.

    Additional Information

    • Evasive (टालमटोल) means trying to avoid or escape from something.
    • Indirect (अप्रत्यक्ष) means not straightforward or direct.
    • Oblique (अप्रत्यक्ष) means indirect or evasive.
    • Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 2’. The company's forthright approach to customer service means they are direct and honest in their dealings with customers.
  • Question 3/10
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    The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

    They want to live in first floor of this building.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Option 4' i.e. live in first floor has an error.

    Key Points

    • The error in the sentence is in the phrase "live in first floor."
    • In English, when referring to a specific floor in a building, the correct preposition to use is "on" rather than "in."
    • The correct phrase should be "live on the first floor."
    • The definite article "the" is also needed before "first floor."

    Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

    Additional Information

    • Option 1: They want to - This part of the sentence is correct and does not contain any errors.
    • Option 2: of this building - This part of the sentence is correct and does not contain any errors.
    • Option 4: live in first floor - This part contains the error. The correct phrase should be "live on the first floor."

    Correct sentence: They want to live on the first floor of this building.

  • Question 4/10
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    Which of the following options is opposite in meaning to the given word?

    Give

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'receive'.

    Key Points

    • Give means to present voluntarily without expecting compensation; to hand over. (हस्तांतरित करना।)
      • Synonyms: Present, hand over, donate, offer.
      • Example Sentence: She decided to give her old clothes to charity.
    • Receive means to be given or presented with something. (कुछ दिया जाना या प्रस्तुत किया जाना।)
      • Example Sentence: He was happy to receive a compliment for his hard work.

    Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

    Additional Information

    • Put means to place something in a particular position (किसी विशेष स्थिति में कुछ रखना).
    • Have means to possess or own something (कुछ का मालिक या स्वामी होना).
    • Handle means to manage or control something (कुछ को प्रबंधित या नियंत्रित करना).
  • Question 5/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Hit the jackpot

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Gaining a big success'.

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "hit the jackpot" is 'Gaining a big success'.
    • "Hit the jackpot" is an idiom that originated from gambling, specifically from slot machines or lottery games where hitting the jackpot means winning a large sum of money or a significant prize.
    • Metaphorically, it has expanded to refer to any situation where someone achieves a significant or highly desirable success or outcome, not just in terms of money but also in broader aspects of life, such as career, opportunities, or achievements.
    • The expression is commonly used to indicate someone achieving a remarkable or highly favorable outcome, similar to winning a big prize, gaining unexpected success, or accomplishing something significant beyond expectations.

    Correct Answer: Gaining a big success.

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the reported speech.

    The new employee asked the old one, “Do you know Adolf Hitler?”

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "The new employee asked the old one if he knew Adolf Hitler."

    Key Points

    • Look at the basic rule for this type of conversion:

    • Look at the example: 
      • Direct: Damon asked Stefan, “Do you find Elena?” 
      • Reported: Damon asked Stefan if He found Elena.
    • Hence, the correct answer is: The new employee asked the old one if he knew Adolf Hitler.
  • Question 7/10
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    Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

    The potential energy stored(A)/ is converted into(B)/ kinetic energy and an object falls.(C)/ No error(D)

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "C"

    Key Points

    • There is an error in part (c). The correct version of the sentence should be: "kinetic energy when an object falls."
    • The preposition "and" should be replaced with the preposition "when" because "when" is used to describe the time at which an event occurs, and it is more appropriate in this context.
    • The phrase "when an object falls" describes the time at which the object falls, which is when the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
    • The phrase "and an object falls" suggests that the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and then the object falls, which is not what the sentence means.

    Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.

    Correct sentence: The potential energy stored is converted into kinetic energy when an object falls.

  • Question 8/10
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    Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion.

    Pack a fresh loaf of breads for your hike to make a quick sandwich on the go.

    Solutions

    The erroneous part is option 2), i.e., 'loaf of breads.'

    Key Points

    • The error lies in the part 'loaf of breads.'
    • According to the rules of subject-verb agreement, a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb.
    • Some uncountable nouns like "scenery, information, stationery, hair, knowledge, furniture, equipment, percentage, bread, music, dirt, etc." do not have any singular or plural form and take a singular verb.
    • Therefore in the given sentence, we need to use 'loaf of bread' in place of 'loaf of breads' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
    • Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

    Correct sentence: ​Pack a fresh loaf of bread for your hike to make a quick sandwich on the go.

  • Question 9/10
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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

    The newly elected Chief Minister said, "I plan to create more jobs for the youth of my state."

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option no 4.

    Key Points

    • Let's see the rules to convert "Direct Speech Into Indirect Speech"
      • The newly elected Chief Minister (Reporter)
      • Said (Reporting Verb in Past Tense)
      • "I plan to create more jobs for the youth of my state." (Reported Speech)
      • Hence, Reported Speech is in Assertive Sentence then we have to use the rules of Assertive Sentence to Convert it into Indirect Speech.
      • In Assertive Sentence we use the conjunction "That".
      • Simple Present tense will be converted into Simple Past.
      • Pronoun I is used by Reporter (The newly elected Chief Minister" So we have to convert into "He".
      • "I plan to create more jobs for the youth of my state" is a Simple Present Tense. It will be converted into "Simple Past" as follows
      • "He planned to create more jobs for the youth of my state".
    • Hence the correct answer is option no 4.
  • Question 10/10
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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

    His conceit prevented him from accepting any criticism, even if it was meant to be constructive.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "egotism."

    Key Points

    • "Conceit" means too much pride in yourself and your abilities and importance. (अहंकार, घमंड)
      • Example: The conceit of that man is incredible!
    • "Egotism" is a synonym of "conceit."
    • "Egotism" means excessive self-importance or self-centeredness. (अत्यधिक आत्म-महत्व या आत्म-केंद्रितता)
      • Example: Finding herself world-famous by the time she was 18 only encouraged the actress's egotism.
    • The sentence suggests that the person's conceit made it difficult for them to accept criticism.
    • The correct answer is Option 4.

    Additional Information

    • Prejudice means preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. (किस व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के प्रति प्रबल नापसंदगी या अविश्‍वास, विशेषतः उसकी जाति, धर्म या लिंग के कारण; पूर्वाग्रह)
    • Modesty means the quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities. (शालीनता, विनम्रता)
    • Cowardice means lack of bravery or courage in the face of danger or difficulty. (साहस का कमी; भीरुता, कायरता)
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