SSC English Language & Comprehension 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Adverb

Answer

'Beautifully' modifies the verb 'sings' by telling how she sings, making it an adverb.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The student was praised by the teacher.

Answer

In passive voice, the object becomes the subject: 'The student was praised by the teacher.'

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

principles

Answer

'Principles' (plural noun) means fundamental rules or laws, which is the correct word here.

Question 4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys has submitted his form.

Answer

'Each' is singular and takes a singular verb 'has' and singular pronoun 'his'.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Insolvent

Answer

An insolvent person is one who cannot pay their debts and is financially bankrupt.

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