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SSC Steno 2024 English Test - 16
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  • Question 1/10
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    In the following items, each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

    S1: Life is a gift of God to man. 

    P: What an invaluable gift! 

    Q: Every morning He fills 24 hours in wallets of each of us and never asks questions. 

    R: The other is time. 

    S: Irrespective of these gifts, we grumble. 

    S6: Oh Lord! What fools we mortals are?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "PRQS"

    Key Points

    • Sentence S1 mentions that life is a gift of God to man.
    • Sentence P describes this gift as invaluable.
    • Sentence R explains that God fills 24 hours into the wallets of each person every morning and never asks questions.
    • Sentence Q mentions that, despite these gifts, people grumble.
    • Sentence S states that we are fools for doing this.
    • Sentence S6 confirms this sentiment with the exclamation, "Oh Lord! What fools we mortals are?"
    • When the sentences are put in this order, they form a coherent and logical paragraph about the gifts that God gives to people and how we often take them for granted and complain despite their value.

    Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

    Correct paragraphS1 Life is a gift of God to man. P What an invaluable gift! R The other is time. Q Every morning He fills 24 hours in wallets of each of us and never asks questions. S Irrespective of these gifts, we grumble. S6 Oh Lord! What fools we mortals are? 

  • Question 2/10
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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.

    The manager said to the employees, "Will you be able to complete the target by tomorrow?"

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1) 'The manager asked the employees if they would be able to complete the target by the next day.'

    Key Points

    • The given sentence is an interrogative sentence in Direct Speech. As per the given directions, we have to change it into Indirect Speech.
    • The process of transformation is as follows:
    • The conjunction 'if' will be added and comma and inverted commas will be removed.
    • In the Indirect speech 'said to' will be changed into 'asked' because the reporting verb has an object, 'the employees.'
    • The indirect speech will begin like 'The manager asked the employees if.'
    • Now we have to change the reported speech.
    • Here 'you' will be changed into 'they.'
    • The future tense 'will' will be changed to the past tense 'would'.
    • The expression 'tomorrow' will be changed to 'the next day'.
    • Here, 'Will you be able to complete the target by tomorrow?' is in an interrogative sentence and will be changed into an assertive sentence i.e., 'they would be able to complete the target by the next day.'
    • Finally, the indirect speech is 'The manager asked the employees if they would be able to complete the target by the next day.'
    • So, the correct answer is option 1.

    Correct Sentence: The manager asked the employees if they would be able to complete the target by the next day.

  • Question 3/10
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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

    Eligible

    Solutions

    The correct answer is: Qualified.

    Key Points

    • The given word "Eligible" means fit or qualified to be chosen. It refers to the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or job. (योग्य)
      • Example: Only individuals who are above 18 years are eligible to vote in India.
    • The correct synonym "Qualified" indicates having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like. (योग्य)
      • Example: Only qualified individuals could run for the office of the president.

    Therefore, the correct answer is- Qualified.

    Additional Information

    • Efficient: It means working in a well-organized and competent way. Being efficient involves avoiding waste of time, effort, or resources. (कुशल)
    • Sufficient: It refers to having or providing as much as needed; being enough or adequate. (पर्याप्त)
    • Disinterested: It means unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives. This term could also imply a lack of interest. (निष्पक्ष)
  • Question 4/10
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    Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

    They conversed ___ whispers to avoid being overheard.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. in whispers.

    Key Points

    • The sentence "They conversed ___ whispers to avoid being overheard." is correctly completed with the preposition "in," indicating the manner in which they conversed.
    • The phrase "in whispers" suggests a quiet, secretive mode of communication, suitable for situations where discretion is desired.
    • The other options "with," "by," and "through" do not correctly convey the intended meaning of conversing in a low, quiet manner.
    • Understanding the preposition "in" in this context helps to clarify that the conversation was carried out quietly to prevent others from hearing.

    Therefore, the correct answer is- in whispers.

    Additional Information

    • The preposition "in" is often used to indicate the manner or way in which something is done, fitting perfectly in the context of this sentence.
    • Conversing "in whispers" is a strategy to ensure privacy and avoid attracting attention or being overheard by unintended listeners.
  • Question 5/10
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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

    Robin rolled the marble through a small plastic pipe.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Robin.'

    Key Points

    • The given sentence is in Active Voice. As per the given question, we have to change it to Passive Voice. 
    • The structure of the given sentence is as follows:
      • Subject + V2 + Object. (Active Voice)
      • Subject (objective case) + was/were + V3 + Object (subjective case). (Passive Voice)
    • Example:
      • Their cousin showed them some rare photographs. (Active Voice)
      • They were shown some rare photographs by their cousin. (Passive Voice)
    • The subject of the given sentence is 'Robin'.​​
    • The object of the given sentence is 'The marble. 
    • The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
    • And 'rolled' will be changed into 'was rolled'. 
    • Lastly, the preposition 'by' will be added.

    Correct Sentence: The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Robin.

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.

    Harry always speaks his eye but he is not always very diplomatic!

    Solutions

    The correct answer is: speaks his mind.

    Key Points

    • The idiom "speaks his mind" means to express one's honest and direct opinions or thoughts. (किसी की ईमानदार और सीधी राय या विचार व्यक्त करना)
      • Example: Even in a room full of dissenting voices, John always speaks his mind, never hesitating to share his honest and straightforward opinions on any topic.
    • This idiom is often used to describe someone who is frank and straightforward in their communication.
    • In the given sentence, the phrase "speaks his eye" is incorrect and does not make sense in English.
    • The correct phrase "speaks his mind" fits well in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.
    • Grammatically, "speaks his mind" is a verb phrase consisting of the verb "speaks" and the noun phrase "his mind."

    Thus, the correct answer is option 3.

  • Question 7/10
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    Out of the given four sentences, choose the one which is grammatically correct.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is- 'Both of them go for a walk in the morning.'

    Key Points

    • Two rules are needed to be considered here:
    • Rule 1:
      • The subject "Both of them" is plural, so we need a plural helping verb "go" with it.
        • Example: Both of them were punished.
    • Rule 2:
      • The indefinite article 'a/an' is used before a non-specific noun.
      • We use "a" if the noun starts with a consonant sound.
      • We use "an" if the noun starts with a vowel sound.
      • ​​Here, we are talking about the non-specific "walk" which starts with a consonant sound.
    • Therefore, the options "Both of they goes for a walk in the morning", "Both of them goes for the walk at the morning" and "Both of them goes for an walk in the morning" are opt-out.
    • So, the correct answer is Option 3.

    Correct sentence: Both of them go for a walk in the morning.

  • Question 8/10
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    Choose the correct option -

    The interviewer asked me my name. (Change into Passive Voice)

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'I was asked my name by the interviewer.'

    Key Points

    • The given sentence is in active voice. As per the question we have to change it into passive voice.
    • The structure of the given sentence is as follows:
      • Subject + past participle + Object (Active voice)
      • Subject (objective case) + was + past participle + by Object (subjective case) (Passive voice)
    • Example: 
      • She built a large garden. (Active voice)
      • A large garden was built by her. (Passive voice)
    • The subject of the given sentence is ‘the interviewer.
    • The object of the given sentence is ‘me’.
    • The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject. 
    • asked will be changed to was asked.
    • Me is changed to in the passive voice.
    • Correct sentence - I was asked my name by the interviewer.
    • So, option 4 is the correct answer.
  • Question 9/10
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    A sentence has been given in Active Voice. Out of the four alternative given below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive Voice.

    Work hard.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'You are advised to work hard.'

    Key Points

    • The sentence "Work hard" is in the active voice and is an imperative sentence. It advises or gives a command to someone (implied 'you') to work hard.
    • When converted to the passive voice, it often involves some form of advising, telling, or asking. The most suitable passive version is "You are advised to work hard."
    • This transforms the command into an advice, while retaining the essence of the original statement.

    Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 3'.

    Additional Information

    • Option 1: 'You were advise to work hard.' is grammatically incorrect and changes the tense to past.
    • Option 2: 'You should work hard.' is not in the passive voice, as it doesn't involve any form of being acted upon.
    • Option 4: 'You are told to do hard work.' although in passive voice, changes the meaning slightly from the original command. 'Do hard work.' doesn't carry the same connotation as 'work hard.'
  • Question 10/10
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    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

    A. The first is the herbalist, who generally enjoys the prestige and reputation of being the real traditional medical professional.

    B. Over the years, I have come to distinguish three types of medical practitioners in African societies and to classify the extent to which each uses medicinal plants.

    C. Thirdly, the witch doctor, the practitioner who is credited with the ability to intercept the evil deeds of a witch.

    D. The second group represents the divine healers.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "BADC."

    Key Points

    • The paragraph discusses three types of medical practitioners in African societies and their use of medicinal plants in sentence B. So, the first sentence must be B.
    • Sentence A is discussing the first type, the herbalist, who is considered the traditional medical professional. So, A must follow B.
    • Sentence D is discussing the second type, the divine healer, which is associated with religious or spiritual practices. So, D must follow A.
    • Sentence C is discussing the third type, the witch doctor, who is believed to have the ability to counteract the actions of witches. So, the last sentence must be C.
    • The correct answer is Option 2.
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