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SSC GD 2025 English Test - 8
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the correctly spelt word. 

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "Receipt."

    Key Points

    • The correctly spelt word is 'Receipt.'
    • "Receipt" means a piece of paper that is given to show that you have paid for something. (रसीद (प्राप्‍त वस्‍तु की))
      • Example: Keep the receipt in case you want to exchange the shirt.
    • The correct answer is Option 4.
  • Question 2/10
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    Rahul has a great ____________ for cricket.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Option 2'.

    Key Points

    •  Enthusiasm means a strong feeling of excitement or interest in something and a desire to become involved in it.
      (उमंग, उत्‍साह; किसी स्थिति के साथ जुड़ जाने की तीव्र इच्‍छा)
      • Example- "I admired her enthusiasm for life"
    • Enthusiasm is a noun and is the best fit for the above blank in the given sentence.

    Therefore, the correct answer is 'Enthusiasm'

    Additional Information

    • Courage means the ability to control fear in a situation that may be dangerous or unpleasant (अप्रिय ख़तरनाक स्थिति में भय को नियंत्रित करने की क्षमता; साहस, हिम्‍मत, बहादुरी)
    • Passionate means showing or caused by very strong feelings. (भावावेशपूर्ण)
    • Pleasure means enjoyment, happiness, satisfaction, or something that gives this. (आनंद)
  • Question 3/10
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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

    Vagrancy

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Vagabond'

    Key Points

    • The given word is 'Vagrancy'.
    • 'Vagrancy' is the state of having no permanent home or means of support, and wandering from place to place. (भटका फिरना)
      • Example: Anil found himself facing charges of vagrancy after losing his job and home.
    • The correct synonym 'Vagabond' means a person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or support. (इधर-उधर भटकने वाला)
      • Example: The old man in the small village was known as a vagabond, sharing stories of his adventures and never staying in one place for too long.
    • Hence, the correct synonym is 'Vagabond'.

    Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

    Additional Information

    • Vagueness: It refers to a lack of clarity or precision in language or expression. (अस्पष्टता)
      • Example: The teacher asked for more details because the student's answer was filled with vagueness.
    • Exploration: It refers to the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. (अन्वेषण) 
      • Example: The scientists conducted an exploration of the deepest parts of the ocean.
    • Fragrance: It refers to a sweet or pleasant smell. (खुशबू)
      • Example: The flowers have a light and pleasant fragrance.
  • Question 4/10
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    Choose the correct spelling:

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Option B' i.e. 'Kinaesthetic'.

    Key Points

    • Kinaesthetic refers to the sensory perception of bodily movements.
    • For example: Yoga can be a brilliant way to improve one's kinaesthetic awareness and control.
    • Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option B i.e Kinaesthetic.'

    Additional Information

    • 'Option A', 'Option C', and 'Option D' are incorrectly spelled with additional or misplaced characters.
  • Question 5/10
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    Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. Indicate your response in 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 company chosen her(A)/ for the position(B)/ due to her qualifications.(C)/ No error(D)

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "A"

    Key Points

    • The error lies in part 'A' of the sentence because 'chosen' is used which is the past participle form of the verb 'choose' indicating that the action is completed and in the past.
    • Here, the verb 'choose' is used in the context of the action that is still ongoing or current.
    • Structure of the correct sentence is:
      • Subject + verb (3rd form) + Object + Preposition + Object
    • Hence, 'chose' must be used instead of 'chosen' to make the sentence correct.

    Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.

    Correct SentenceThe company chose her for the position due to her qualifications.

  • Question 6/10
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    In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

    I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.

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

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "for"

    Key Points

    • In the given sentence, the preposition "for" should be used to fill the blank.
    • The preposition "for" is used to show the purpose of an action in the sentence.
    • In the given sentence, the preposition "for" is used to represent the decision taken by the speaker to stay away from the television.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

    The complete passage is: I decided to stay away from television (1) for a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) depressed. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) encouraged me every day and would take me places. It was (4) unbelievable how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) exciting without the good old idiot box.

  • Question 7/10
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    In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

    I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.

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

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "depressed"

    Key Points

    • Let's look at the meaning of the given words.
    • depressed: (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.
    • devoted: give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity).
    • deceived: deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
    • delighted: feeling or showing great pleasure.
    • As per the meaning of the given words, "depressed" is the appropriate word choice for the blank.
    • The speaker is describing his feelings after leaving the habit of watching television.
    • When we are addicted to something and withdraw from that activity, we tend to feel dejected or depressed.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

    The complete passage is: I decided to stay away from television (1) for a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) depressed. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) encouraged me every day and would take me places. It was (4) unbelievable how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) exciting without the good old idiot box.

  • Question 8/10
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    In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

    I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.

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

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "encouraged"

    Key Points

    • Let's look at the meaning of the given words.
    • requested: politely or formally ask (someone) to do something.
    • attended: be present at (an event, meeting, or function).
    • encouraged: give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
    • thanked: express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you'.
    • As per the meaning of the given words, "encouraged" is the appropriate word choice for the blank.
    • The speaker mentions that her friend cheered her up and took her places.
    • The speaker's friend is encouraging her.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

    The complete passage is: I decided to stay away from television (1) for a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) depressed. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) encouraged me every day and would take me places. It was (4) unbelievable how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) exciting without the good old idiot box.

  • Question 9/10
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    In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

    I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.

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

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "unbelievable"

    Key Points

    • Let's look at the meaning of the given words.
    • unhealthy:  harmful to health.
    • unbelievable: not able to be believed; unlikely to be true.
    • unlimited: not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent.
    • unlucky: having, bringing, or resulting from bad luck.
    • As per the meaning of the given words, "unbelievable" is the appropriate word choice for the blank.
    • The speaker could not believe that they could have so much fun without TV.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

    The complete passage is: I decided to stay away from television (1) for a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) depressed. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) encouraged me every day and would take me places. It was (4) unbelievable how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) exciting without the good old idiot box.

  • Question 10/10
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    In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

    I decided to stay away from television (1) ______ a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) ______. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) ______ me every day and would take me places. It was (4) ______ how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) ______ without the good old idiot box.

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

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "exciting"

    Key Points

    • Let's look at the meaning of the given words.
    • certain: able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case.
    • boring: not interesting; tedious.
    • exciting: causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
    • popular: liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.
    • As per the meaning of the given words, "exciting" is the appropriate word choice for the blank.
    • The speaker is describing her life after leaving the habit of watching TV.
    • There was a positive change in the speaker's life and therefore she described her life as exciting.

    Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

    The complete passage is: I decided to stay away from television (1) for a whole year. After a week, I started feeling (2) depressed. But, my friend Bess cheered me up. She (3) encouraged me every day and would take me places. It was (4) unbelievable how much fun we had without TV. My life had become more (5) exciting without the good old idiot box.

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