Q1. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: C. Rhythm
The correct spelling is 'rhythm'.
SSC CGL English Comprehension Intermediate Practice Set 2
10 intermediate questions. Tap an option to check it, or open “Show answer” for the explanation.
Topics: Spelling, Idioms and Phrases, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech
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Q2. What does 'to burn the midnight oil' mean?
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Answer: D. To work late into the night
It means to study or work late at night.
Q3. What does 'to hit the nail on the head' mean?
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Answer: B. To describe exactly what is right
It means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Q4. What does 'a blessing in disguise' mean?
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Answer: A. A good thing that seemed bad at first
It means an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.
Q5. What does 'to throw in the towel' mean?
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Answer: C. To give up
It means to admit defeat or give up.
Q6. Fill in the blank: The train arrived ___ time.
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Answer: B. on
'On time' means punctual; 'in time' means early enough.
Q7. Fill in the blank: Each of the boys ___ a prize.
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Answer: B. gets
'Each' takes a singular verb: 'Each of the boys gets a prize.'
Q8. Choose the correct passive form of: 'She writes a letter.'
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Answer: B. A letter is written by her.
Simple present active 'writes' becomes 'is written' in the passive.
Q9. Choose the correct indirect speech: He said, "I am tired."
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Answer: D. He said that he was tired.
With a past reporting verb, 'am' changes to 'was' and 'I' to 'he'.
Q10. Fill in the blank: I prefer tea ___ coffee.
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Answer: A. to
We say 'prefer X to Y'.