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SSC CGL 2026 English Test - 3
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  • Question 1/10
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    In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

    1. I boarded a bus from Tilak Nagar to the Railway Station.

    P. It was very embarrassing when people looked at me as if I was a fool.

    Q. The conductor came and I asked for a ticket.

    R. I was very happy to occupy a seat as I was sure that my journey will be comfortable.

    S. He told me that I had boarded the wrong bus.

    6. But the conductor was kind enough to tell me that I could get down on the next-stand and get bus to the station.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. RQSP.

    Logical flow:

    1 → R: The narrator boards the bus and feels happy to get a seat.

    Q: Then the conductor comes, and the narrator asks for a ticket.

    S: The conductor informs that it is the wrong bus.

    P: The narrator feels embarrassed as people stare.

    6: The conductor helps by advising to get off at the next stop.

    Correct sequence: R → Q → S → P

    Final Sentence:I boarded a bus from Tilak Nagar to the Railway Station.

    I was very happy to occupy a seat as I was sure that my journey will be comfortable.

    The conductor came and I asked for a ticket.He told me that I had boarded the wrong bus.It was very embarrassing when people looked at me as if I was a fool.

    But the conductor was kind enough to tell me that I could get down on the next-stand and get bus to the station.

    Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

  • Question 2/10
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    In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

    1. Rohit went to the airport to see off his friend.

    P. He explained that he had lost his bag in the crowd.

    Q. Rohit asked him why he was worried and anxious.

    R. Just then, a policman was seen with a teenager who had a bag in his hands.

    S. The friend appeared worried and anxious about something.

    6. They told the policman about their lost bag & claimed it.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. SQPR.

    Logical flow:

    1 → S: Rohit’s friend appears anxious, showing something is wrong.

    Q: Rohit asks him about the anxiety.

    P: The friend explains he lost his bag.

    R: A policeman is seen with a teenager holding a bag, giving hope.

    6: They inform the policeman and claim the bag.

    Correct sequence: S → Q → P → R

    Final Sentence:Rohit went to the airport to see off his friend.The friend appeared worried and anxious about something.Rohit asked him why he was worried and anxious.He explained that he had lost his bag in the crowd.Just then, a policeman was seen with a teenager who had a bag in his hands.They told the policeman about their lost bag and claimed it.

    Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

  • Question 3/10
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    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

    The young men behind the bar, dressed in black T-shirts, mixes drinks and pose for photographs.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. mixes drinks.

    Error Concept: The error lies because of the wrong use of "Subject-verb agreement".

    What is wrong: The subject “The young men” is plural, so the verbs used must also be plural. The verb “mixes” is singular, which does not agree with the plural subject.

    Grammar Concept: Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.

    Incorrectness of the concept in context: Since “young men” is plural, both verbs should be in the plural/base form. “Mixes” should be “mix” to match the subject.

    Correction: Thus, “mixes” should be replaced with “mix”.

    Corrected phrase: mix drinks and pose for photographs.

    Final sentence: The young men behind the bar, dressed in black T-shirts, mix drinks and pose for photographs.

  • Question 4/10
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    Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.

    My grandmother said to me, "You should respect your parents."

    Solutions

    The correct answr is option 2 i.e. My grandmother told me that I should respect my parents.

    Changes required:

    Verb: "Said to" becomes "told".

    Tense: "Should" remains unchanged.

    Pronoun: "You" → I, "your" → my.

    Others: Sentence remains advisory in tone.

    Converted sentence: My grandmother told me that I should respect my parents.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 5/10
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    Select the correct meaning of the given idiom.

    Throw in the towel

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Admit defeat.

    Idiom: Throw in the towel

    Meaning: To admit defeat or give up, especially after trying hard.

    Example: After several failed attempts to fix the machine, he finally threw in the towel.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

    A soldier who fights for the sake of money

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mercenary.

    Correct Word: Mercenary

    Meaning: A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army or to fight for money rather than loyalty or cause.

    Example: The kingdom employed mercenaries to reinforce its army during the war.

    Meaning of the other options:

    • Patriot: A person who loves and is devoted to their country.

    • Nationalist: Someone with strong loyalty or devotion to their nation, often with political implications.

    • Marine: A member of a military force trained for sea and land operations.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 7/10
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    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

    It’s a fact that we need to preserve various plants and animals for sustaining the balance of ecosystem on this planet.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. flora and fauna.

    Error Concept: related to the use of vague and general terms instead of precise vocabulary.

    What is wrong: The phrase “various plants and animals” is not incorrect grammatically, but it is less formal in tone.

    Grammar Concept:

    • The expression “flora and fauna” is the standard phrase used to refer to plants and animals together.

    Correction: Thus, “various plants and animals” should be replaced with “flora and fauna.”

    Corrected phrase: flora and fauna

    Final sentence: It’s a fact that we need to preserve flora and fauna for sustaining the balance of ecosystem on this planet.

  • Question 8/10
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    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Aerosal.

    Incorrect spelling: Aerosal

    Correct spelling: Aerosol

    Meaning: A substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray

    Example: The insect repellent was available in an aerosol can.

    Meanings of the other options:

    • Carbonated: Containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas, often found in soft drinks.

    • Smelly: Having a strong or unpleasant odour.

    • Pungent: Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 9/10
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    In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options.

    Each of the participants have submitted their reports, and the results will be announced at the end of this week during the presentation ceremony.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. have submitted.

    Error Concept: Subject-verb agreement

    What is wrong: The verb “have” is incorrectly used with the subject “Each of the participants.”

    Grammar Concept: When “each” is used as the subject, it is always followed by a singular verb. The subject “each” is singular even though it refers to many people.

    Incorrectness of the concept in context: The verb “have submitted” is plural, but the subject “each” requires the singular form “has submitted.”

    Correction: “have submitted” should be replaced with “has submitted.”

    Corrected phrase: has submitted

    Final sentence: Each of the participants has submitted their reports, and the results will be announced at the end of this week during the presentation ceremony.

  • Question 10/10
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    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

    The victim was found innocent as well as honest by the police.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The police found the victim innocent as well as honest.

    Type of sentence: Assertive

    Tense: Simple Past

    Given voice: Passive voice

    Subject: The police

    Object: The victim

    Structure for conversion:

    Passive: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject

    Active: Subject + past tense verb + object + complement

    Converted sentence:

    The police found the victim innocent as well as honest.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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