Sentence Improvement Part-III

Total Questions: 50

31. The people who live here have had the same kind of lifestyle until hundreds of years. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) through hundreds of year
(b) for hundreds of years
(c) although hundreds of years
(d) since hundreds of year

Correct Answer: (b) for hundreds of years

Solution:"Until' must be replaced with 'for' as we generally use preposition 'for' to indicate a fixed period of time(countable).

Hence, 'for hundreds of years' is the most appropriate answer.

32. All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have commemorated the elective courses they are planning to offer. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) have considered the elective courses
(b) have castigated the elective courses
(c) have constipated the elective courses
(d) have commiserated the elective courses

Correct Answer: (a) have considered the elective courses

Solution:'Consider' means to think carefully about something, before making a decision.

The given sentence states that all colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have thought carefully about the courses.
Hence, 'have considered the elective courses' is the most appropriate answer.

33. The number of seats in the movie theatre were reduced to comply with the new social distancing guidelines. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) in the movie theater was reduced
(b) in the movie theater were being reduced
(c) of the movie theater were reduced
(d) in the movie theater are reduced

Correct Answer: (a) in the movie theater was reduced

Solution:The number of plural noun + Singular Verb' is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence.

Hence, 'in the movie theater was reduced' is the most appropriate answer.

34. Our former minister Mr. Sikhar is in the running from Shrinet Nagar for the post of Member of Legislative Assembly. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) contesting the elections
(b) making laws
(c) teaching students
(d) giving speeches

Correct Answer: (a) contesting the elections

Solution:The phrase 'contesting elections' means running as a candidate to try and win a political position or office in an election.

The given sentence states that Mr. Shikhar is contesting the elections from Shrinet Nagar.
Hence, 'contesting elections' is the most appropriate answer.

35. She has gone to the stationery store to buy a scissor. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) buying a pair of scissors
(b) buy a scissors
(c) buy a pair of scissors
(d) buy a pair of scissor

Correct Answer: (c) buy a pair of scissors

Solution:The noun 'scissors' is never used in singular form and its correct form is 'a pair of scissors'.

Hence, 'a pair of scissors' is the most appropriate answer.

36. As the orchestra began to play, the audience was transported to another world, enthralled by the psychological of the musicians, who effects of the music and the skill performed each note with precision and passion. [SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) influenced by the overall scenario
(b) impacted by feelings
(c) swept away by the emotive power
(d) taken in by the effect on emotions

Correct Answer: (c) swept away by the emotive power

Solution:The phrase 'swept away by the emotive power' means being deeply moved by intense emotions.

The given sentence states that the audience was emotionally moved by the music and the skill of the musicians.
Hence, 'swept away by the emotive power Is the most appropriate answer.

37. I need to put out my clothes before I leave for work this morning otherwise, I will be restless when I return. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) need for put out
(b) need to put in
(c) need to put off
(d) need to put away

Correct Answer: (d) need to put away

Solution:The phrase 'put away' means to place something in an appropriate or usual place.

The given sentence states that I need to put my clothes in a proper place before leaving for work, or will be restless when I return.
Hence, 'need to put away' is the most appropriate answer.

38. As the storm raged outside, the children huddled together under blankets, listening to the sound of the rain hitting the windows hard and hoping that the power wouldn't go out. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) climbing up to the windows
(b) setting off the windows
(c) pounding against the windows
(d) beating off the windows

Correct Answer: (c) pounding against the windows

Solution:hitting the windows hard.

39. The newly admitted students has been given a pair of uniforms by the management. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) are been given a pair
(b) has given a pair
(c) have been given a pair
(d) have being given a pair

Correct Answer: (c) have been given a pair

Solution:According to the "Subject-Verb Agreement Rule", a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb.

'Students' is a plural subject that will take 'have' as a plural verb.
Hence, 'have been given a pair' is the most appropriate answer.

40. Pooja could feel the anger building off inside her. [SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) building upon inside her
(b) building of inside her
(c) building on inside her
(d) building up inside her

Correct Answer: (d) building up inside her

Solution:The phrase "building up' means becoming stronger or more intense.

Hence, 'building up inside her' is the most appropriate answer.

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