SSC CGL Tier II Free Mock Test for English Language and Comprehension : Speed Test-2

Directions ( 1 – 5 ) In the following questions, sentence are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.

1.The _____of the ‘Chief was ____upon him.

There were so many ____ points in his speech that the audience ______to get the message.

She was so ______ that she was _____by all.

He was so ____at his job that he was asked to give a ____ to the visitors.

The little boy ran _____ fast that he was ____ for breath.

Direction ( 6 – 10 ) In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom / phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase given in bold.

6. The poet drew on his fancy not his knowledge of nature, when he wrote his poem on birds.

My neighbour had to pay through his nose for a brand new car.

Very ambitious people do not like to rest on their laurels.

If he phones again, I am going to give him a piece of my mind.

The party high command wanted to stave off an open battle.

Direction (11-15) In these question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for given words/sentence.

11.One who goes to settle in another country

One who hates mankind

Belonging to all parts of the world

One who walks on ropes

The study of the origin and history of words

Directions (16-20 ) In the following questions find out the misspelt words from among the group of four words.

Directions (17-20 ) In the following questions find out the misspelt words from among the group of four words.

Directions (18-20 ) In the following questions find out the misspelt words from among the group of four words.

Directions (19-20 ) In the following questions find out the misspelt words from among the group of four words.

Directions (20-20 ) In the following questions find out the misspelt words from among the group of four words.

Directions ( 21-25) In the following question sentence are given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate words(s). Four alternatives are suggested four each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The company let me ___________ time off work.

I assume ________ with me.

__________ the rain forests is very important, if we do not want the flora and fauna found there to become extinct.

If i had helping him, he___________.

When  will you hand ________ your assignment ?

Direction ( 26 – 30 ) In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives  suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

26. The school was damaged by the earthquake which caused havoc to other buildings, as well.

You don’t need to wind this watch.

Has somebody broken the window?

The children are making a noise.

The child’s shrill wail broken the silence.