SSC CGL Tier I Mock Test – English Comprehension (25 Questions with Solutions)

Q1. Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) Recieve    b) Receive    c) Recive    d) Receeve

Answer: b) Receive

Explanation: The correct spelling is "Receive".

Q2. Fill in the blank: He _______ his homework before going to play.

a) do    b) did    c) done    d) does

Answer: b) did

Explanation: Past tense of 'do' is 'did'.

Q3. Synonym of "Abundant":

a) Scarce    b) Plenty    c) Rare    d) Little

Answer: b) Plenty

Explanation: "Abundant" means more than enough.

Q4. Antonym of "Brave":

a) Fearless    b) Bold    c) Coward    d) Strong

Answer: c) Coward

Explanation: Opposite of brave is coward.

Q5. Identify the correct passive voice: "She is writing a letter."

Answer: A letter is being written by her.

Explanation: Passive form: Object + is/are + being + past participle + by subject.

Q6. One word substitution: "One who knows many languages."

Answer: Polyglot

Explanation: A person who can speak multiple languages.

Q7. Spot the error: "She do not like coffee."

Answer: Error: "do" → Correct: "She does not like coffee."

Q8. Choose the correctly arranged sentence (Jumbled):

a) To win / is necessary / practice / success / for

Answer: Practice is necessary to win success.

Q9. Fill in the blank: I have been living here ______ 5 years.

Answer: for

Explanation: "For" is used with duration of time.

Q10. Idiom: "Break the ice" means?

Answer: To start a conversation in a social setting.

Q11. Choose the synonym of "Transparent":

a) Opaque    b) Clear    c) Hidden    d) Blurred

Answer: b) Clear

Explanation: "Transparent" means something that can be seen through clearly.

Q12. Choose the antonym of "Expand":

a) Increase    b) Extend    c) Contract    d) Grow

Answer: c) Contract

Explanation: "Expand" means to become larger, while "contract" means to become smaller.

Q13. Correct indirect speech: He said, "I am happy."

Answer: He said that he was happy.

Explanation: In indirect speech, present tense changes to past tense and pronouns change accordingly.

Q14. Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.

Answer: an

Explanation: "An" is used before words beginning with a vowel sound, and "honest" starts with a silent 'h'.

Q15. Fill in the blank: The train will arrive ______ 6 pm.

Answer: at

Explanation: "At" is used for specific times.

Q16. Choose the synonym of "Admire":

a) Hate    b) Respect    c) Ignore    d) Criticize

Answer: b) Respect

Explanation: "Admire" means to regard with respect or warm approval.

Q17. Choose the antonym of "Permanent":

a) Lasting    b) Eternal    c) Temporary    d) Stable

Answer: c) Temporary

Explanation: "Permanent" means lasting forever, while "temporary" means for a limited time.

Q18. Fill in the blank: She prefers tea ______ coffee.

Answer: to

Explanation: "Prefer" is followed by "to" when comparing two things.

Q19. Identify the correct tense: "They will be playing cricket tomorrow."

Answer: Future continuous tense

Explanation: The sentence describes an action that will be ongoing in the future.

Q20. Idiom: "A blessing in disguise" means?

Answer: Something good that seems bad at first.

Explanation: It refers to a situation that appears unfortunate but turns out to be beneficial.

Q21. Spot the error: "Neither of the boys are guilty."

Answer: Error: "are" → Correct: "Neither of the boys is guilty."

Explanation: "Neither" is singular and takes a singular verb.

Q22. Choose the synonym of "Swift":

a) Slow    b) Fast    c) Lazy    d) Delayed

Answer: b) Fast

Explanation: "Swift" means happening quickly or promptly.

Q23. Fill in the blank: He was absent ______ the meeting.

Answer: from

Explanation: "Absent from" is the correct prepositional phrase.

Q24. Correct passive voice: "They will complete the work."

Answer: The work will be completed by them.

Explanation: Future tense passive voice: Object + will be + past participle + by subject.

Q25. One word substitution: "A person who looks on the bright side of things."

Answer: Optimist

Explanation: An optimist is someone who always expects good things to happen.