SSC CGL Reading Comprehension Verified Practice Test 3
15 structurally validated Reading Comprehension questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
SSC CGL Reading Comprehension Verified Practice Test 3
15 structurally validated Reading Comprehension questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
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- Main Idea
1. A topic sentence usually introduces the:
- A. author's signature
- B. main idea (Correct)
- C. hardest word
- D. final conclusion only
Explanation: The topic sentence presents the central thought.
- Inference
2. If a passage says the room was silent except for the ticking clock, the setting is likely:
- A. crowded
- B. tense and quiet (Correct)
- C. celebratory
- D. chaotic
Explanation: The description suggests silence and suspense.
- Vocabulary in Context
3. Context clues are especially useful when the word is:
- A. already known
- B. unknown or confusing (Correct)
- C. printed in bold
- D. at the start only
Explanation: Context helps infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Title
4. The most suitable title should be:
- A. too broad
- B. based on a minor detail
- C. based on the central theme (Correct)
- D. completely surprising
Explanation: A good title reflects the main theme.
- Tone
5. A passage praising courage and sacrifice likely has a tone that is:
- A. admiring (Correct)
- B. comic
- C. bitter
- D. uncertain
Explanation: Positive praise indicates an admiring tone.
- Fact vs Opinion
6. Which is an opinion?
- A. The Ganga flows through northern India.
- B. The moon has no light of its own.
- C. School uniforms are the best policy. (Correct)
- D. Water freezes at 0 C.
Explanation: That is a judgment, not a verifiable fact.
- Reference
7. In a passage, pronouns like 'they' usually refer to:
- A. nothing specific
- B. nearby nouns mentioned earlier (Correct)
- C. the title alone
- D. future examples
Explanation: Pronouns refer back to previously mentioned nouns.
- Inference
8. If an author writes 'the proposal was welcomed with cautious optimism', the reaction is best described as:
- A. total rejection
- B. careful hope (Correct)
- C. anger
- D. complete certainty
Explanation: Cautious optimism means hope mixed with caution.
- Purpose
9. An editorial is primarily written to:
- A. record a receipt
- B. express an opinion (Correct)
- C. provide legal notice only
- D. list sports scores
Explanation: Editorials generally present arguments or viewpoints.
- Sequence
10. Words such as 'therefore' and 'thus' often signal:
- A. contrast
- B. result (Correct)
- C. time shift
- D. quotation
Explanation: These connectors often indicate conclusion or result.
- Cause and Effect
11. If frequent exercise improves stamina, exercise is the:
- A. effect
- B. cause (Correct)
- C. example
- D. title
Explanation: Exercise leads to improved stamina.
- Tone
12. A balanced and evidence-based passage likely sounds:
- A. objective (Correct)
- B. panic-driven
- C. sarcastic
- D. reckless
Explanation: Evidence-based balance suggests objectivity.
- Main Idea
13. If most details discuss pollution, recycling, and waste control, the paragraph is mainly about:
- A. transport rules
- B. environmental protection (Correct)
- C. festival planning
- D. village history
Explanation: The repeated supporting ideas point to environmental protection.
- Reading Skill
14. Reading quickly to locate a date or number is called:
- A. proofreading
- B. scanning (Correct)
- C. paraphrasing
- D. annotating
Explanation: Scanning is used to find a specific detail quickly.
- Main Idea
15. The main idea of a passage is the:
- A. least important detail
- B. central message (Correct)
- C. last sentence only
- D. author's name
Explanation: The main idea captures the passage's core message.