SSC CGL Reading Comprehension Verified Practice Test 1

1. A passage that mainly explains facts in a direct way is usually:

• A. narrative
• B. expository (Correct)
• C. poetic
• D. dramatic

Explanation: Expository writing is used to inform and explain.

2. The main idea of a paragraph is the:

• A. least important detail
• B. central point being discussed (Correct)
• C. first difficult word
• D. last sentence only

Explanation: The main idea is the author's primary message.

3. If a passage says a road was deserted and shops were shut, it can be inferred that the area was:

• A. crowded
• B. busy
• C. quiet (Correct)
• D. noisy

Explanation: Those details suggest a silent and inactive place.

4. In comprehension, the meaning of a difficult word is often understood by using:

• A. random guess only
• B. context clues (Correct)
• C. rhyming words
• D. alphabetical order

Explanation: Nearby ideas and sentence logic often reveal meaning.

5. A suitable title for a passage should be:

• A. unrelated but catchy
• B. too long and detailed
• C. closely connected to the main idea (Correct)
• D. just one random word

Explanation: The best title reflects the central theme.

6. A passage praising discipline and hard work is likely to have a _____ tone.

• A. critical
• B. appreciative (Correct)
• C. comic
• D. careless

Explanation: Positive approval suggests an appreciative tone.

7. Which of the following is an opinion?

• A. Water boils at 100 C at standard pressure.
• B. The sun rises in the east.
• C. Reading is the most rewarding habit. (Correct)
• D. India adopted its Constitution in 1950.

Explanation: That is a value judgment, not a verifiable fact.

8. If an author describes a plan as ambitious but unrealistic, the implied attitude is:

• A. full approval
• B. cautious doubt (Correct)
• C. complete excitement
• D. indifference

Explanation: The author seems skeptical while still recognizing ambition.

9. An author writing about water conservation is most likely trying to:

• A. confuse the reader
• B. entertain only
• C. inform or persuade (Correct)
• D. describe a movie

Explanation: Such passages often aim to educate and influence readers.

10. Signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally' help identify:

• A. character names
• B. time or order (Correct)
• C. grammar errors
• D. sound effects

Explanation: They indicate sequence in the passage.

11. If crop failure followed a long drought, the drought is the:

• A. effect
• B. cause (Correct)
• C. opinion
• D. title

Explanation: The drought led to the crop failure.

12. A passage mocking unnecessary luxury has a likely tone of:

• A. admiration
• B. sarcasm (Correct)
• C. sympathy
• D. fear

Explanation: Mocking language usually signals sarcasm.

13. Details in a paragraph should support the:

• A. author's signature
• B. main idea (Correct)
• C. margin width
• D. first noun only

Explanation: Supporting details explain or strengthen the central message.

14. Skimming is mainly used to:

• A. memorize every word
• B. get the general idea quickly (Correct)
• C. correct grammar
• D. translate the passage

Explanation: Skimming helps readers understand the broad meaning fast.

15. A paragraph describing a village fair with colours and sounds is likely to be:

• A. descriptive (Correct)
• B. legal
• C. statistical
• D. technical

Explanation: Descriptive writing focuses on sensory details.