SSC CGL Reading Comprehension Practice Test 1
15 original SSC CGL reading comprehension questions on short passages, central idea, inference, and tone.
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SSC CGL Reading Comprehension Practice Test 1
15 original SSC CGL reading comprehension questions on short passages, central idea, inference, and tone.
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- Comprehension
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.
- Main Idea
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.
- Inference
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.
- Vocabulary in Context
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.
- Title
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.
- Tone
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.
- Fact vs Opinion
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.
- Inference
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.
- Purpose
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.
- Sequence
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.
- Cause and Effect
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.
- Tone
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.
- Main Idea
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.
- Reading Skill
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.