SSC CGL (Prelims) English: Reading Comprehension questions with solutions

Q1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. As a result of Covid-19, the quick (1) to digital training has exposed the hazards of student disengagement...

1. end
2. transition
3. set
4. stagnation

Answer: transition

“Transition” means a change or shift from one state to another, which fits the move to digital training. The other options do not match the meaning or grammar.

Q2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. ...the resulting consequences of lower student performance across (2) courses.

1. numerous
2. fewer
3. particular
4. limit

Answer: numerous

“Numerous” means many and fits naturally before “courses.” The other options do not express the intended quantity correctly.

Q3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. The latest (3) has altered the education of millions of people around the world.

1. local
2. endemic
3. epidemic
4. pandemic

Answer: pandemic

“Pandemic” refers to a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or worldwide. Since the sentence mentions millions of people around the world, this is the correct choice.

Q4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. ...around the world were forced to (4) their studies.

1. suspend
2. resume
3. reopened
4. carry on

Answer: suspend

“Suspend” means to temporarily stop or discontinue something, which fits the context of studies being interrupted. The other options do not convey the correct meaning.