Q1. One who walks in sleep is called:
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Answer: D. Somnambulist
A somnambulist is a person who walks while asleep.
SSC CGL English Comprehension Advanced Practice Set 2
10 advanced questions, suggested time 12 minutes. Tap an option to check it, or open “Show answer” for the explanation.
Topics: One-word Substitution, Spelling, Idioms and Phrases, Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Active and Passive Voice, Error Spotting
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Q2. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: C. Conscientious
The correct spelling is 'conscientious'.
Q3. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: A. Embarrass
The correct spelling is 'embarrass'.
Q4. What does 'to bell the cat' mean?
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Answer: D. To take a risky task for the common good
It means to undertake a dangerous task for the benefit of the group.
Q5. What does 'a wild goose chase' mean?
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Answer: B. A hopeless search
It means a foolish and hopeless search for something unattainable.
Q6. What does 'to call a spade a spade' mean?
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Answer: A. To speak plainly
It means to speak frankly and directly.
Q7. Fill in the blank: Neither the teacher nor the students ___ present.
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Answer: B. were
With 'neither…nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'students' (plural) → 'were'.
Q8. Choose the correct form: If I ___ you, I would apologise.
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Answer: A. were
In hypothetical conditionals we use 'were' for all subjects.
Q9. Choose the correct passive form of: 'They are building a bridge.'
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Answer: D. A bridge is being built by them.
Present continuous passive = is/are + being + past participle.
Q10. Identify the error: 'The furnitures in this room are new.'
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Answer: B. 'furnitures' should be 'furniture'
'Furniture' is uncountable: 'The furniture in this room is new.'