SSC English Language & Comprehension 2

Question 1

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'She sings beautifully.'

Accepted Answer

Adverb

Answer

Adjective

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Noun

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Preposition

Question 2

Choose the passive voice of: 'The teacher praised the student.'

Accepted Answer

The student was praised by the teacher.

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The student is praised by the teacher.

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The student praised the teacher.

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The student has been praised.

Question 3

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The _____ of the law must be upheld.'

Accepted Answer

principles

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principals

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principle

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principal

Question 4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys has submitted his form.

Answer

Each of the boys have submitted their forms.

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Each of the boys have submitted his form.

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Each of the boys has submitted their forms.

Question 5

Choose the one-word substitution for 'A person who is unable to pay his debts':

Accepted Answer

Insolvent

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Miser

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Creditor

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Investor

Question 6

Identify the figure of speech in: 'The wind howled through the trees.'

Accepted Answer

Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole