Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order. A. Although he was successful in international industry, George was still not a very well-educated man. B. So, George never had any difficulties with him and trusted him completely. C. Usually, he did not have much time to go through a speech, but the speechwriter wrote clever things for George to say. D. He began to have speeches written for him by a special speechwriter.
Option 1: ADBC
Option 2: ACBD
Option 3: ADCB
Option 4: ABCD
Correct Answer: ADCB
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The flow of information in this order is coherent and logical. It starts with George being successful in international industry (A), establishing his background. Then, it introduces the fact that he did not have much time to
Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
There's no valid reason (why he should be permit) to turn this place into his picnic spot.
(1) why he should permitting
(2) why he should be permitted
(3) why he should be permission
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option: why he should be permitted.
It correctly uses the passive voice structure and conveys the idea that he should be allowed or given permission to use the place as a picnic spot. The verb "permit" should
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
Mrs.Gupta invited (1) / all her daughter-in-laws (2) / to the grand party last Sunday. (3) / No Error (4)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
There is an error in the use of the plural form of the noun in the sentence. The compound noun daughter-in-laws should be replaced with daughters-in-law to convey the intended meaning that Mrs Gupta invited all of her
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Anger is the most dangerous (1) _______as we lose control of (2) _________when in its grip. The (3) _________of such behaviour can be severe. The first (4) _________of anger is that harsh words may (5) __________the other person deeply. Many relationships are affected (6) __________because of anger, which may cause (7) __________and hatred. What are we (8) ___________from anger? Nothing. It can disturb the people (9) __________you. Anger may become your biggest weakness, and you may be (10) __________others to take advantage of it.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: beginnings
Option 2: sources
Option 3: consequences
Option 4: roots
Correct Answer: consequences
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is discussing the negative effects or outcomes of anger. The word that fits most appropriately is consequences. The phrase "the consequences of such behaviour can be severe" suggests that the
Question : Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The locusts have attacked the crops in Western India.
Option 1: The locusts in Western India have been attacked by the crops.
Option 2: The crops in Western India have been attacked by the locusts.
Option 3: The crops in Western India have attacked the locusts.
Option 4: The crops in Western India were attacked by the locusts.
Correct Answer: The crops in Western India have been attacked by the locusts.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active sentence becomes
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The lady _______ to be a close relative of ours.
Option 1: turned out
Option 2: turned in
Option 3: turned up
Option 4: turned about
Correct Answer: turned out
Solution : The first option correctly fills in the blank.
The phrasal verb "turned out" is the most suitable choice in this context. When someone says, "The lady turned out to be a close relative of ours," it means that it was revealed that the lady
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of the mathematical signs to replace Y in the below equation and thereby balance it. 16 Y 2 Y 3 Y 6 Y 4
Option 1: ÷, ×, =, –
Option 2: ×, ÷, =, –
Option 3: ÷, ×, =, ×
Option 4: ×, =, –, ÷
Correct Answer: ÷, ×, =, ×
Solution : Given: 16 Y 2 Y 3 Y 6 Y 4
Let's check each option – First Option: ÷, ×, =, – 16 ÷ 2 × 3 = 6 – 4 L.H.S. = 16 ÷ 2 × 3 = 8 × 3 =
Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'No improvement required'.
She caught him to steal money from her purse.
Option 1: to stole
Option 2: stealing
Option 3: to be stealing
Option 4: No improvement required
Correct Answer: stealing
The infinitive verb form to steal should be replaced with the gerund form stealing, to convey the ongoing action correctly.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: She caught him stealing from her purse.
Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives. When the doctor ____, the patient was already ___.
Option 1: arrived: died
Option 2: arrived: dead
Option 3: arrive: dead
Option 4: arriving: dying
Correct Answer: arrived: dead
Solution : The correct option will be the second option.
Arrived and dead are the correct pair of words to be used in the sentence. As the sentence is in the past tense, the correct past tense of verbs should be used. The other options alter
Question : Directions: Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: No toy is beautiful. Some beautiful are actresses. All actresses are rich. Conclusions: I. No toy is rich. II. Some actresses are beautiful. III. Some actresses are rich.
Option 1: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: All the conclusions follow
Option 4: Only conclusions I and II follow
Correct Answer: Only conclusions II and III follow
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): No toy is rich – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between toy
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