Staff Selection Commission Stenographer Grade C & D Exam
Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
He enjoys looking / a good game / of baseball on television.
Option 1: He enjoys looking
Option 2: No error
Option 3: of baseball on television.
Option 4: a good game
Correct Answer: He enjoys looking
Solution : The first option is correct.
Looking should be replaced with watching to make the sentence grammatically accurate, as "looking" typically refers to directing one's gaze or observing visually, whereas "watching" is more appropriate because it implies actively observing and enjoying a particular activity,
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The teacher said to Rakesh that she was happy that he was getting good grades.
Option 1: The teacher said to Rakesh, "I was happy you were getting good grades."
Option 2: The teacher said to Rakesh, "I am happy you got good grades."
Option 3: . The teacher said to Rakesh, "I was happy you are getting good grades."
Option 4: The teacher said to Rakesh, "I am happy you are getting good grades."
Correct Answer: The teacher said to Rakesh, "I am happy you are getting good grades."
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The boss told Satish that the matter would soon be resolved and asked him if he had anything more to say.
Option 1: The boss said to Satish, “The matter is going to be resolved. Do you have anything more to say?”
Option 2: The boss said to Satish, “The matter would soon resolve. Do you have anything more to say?”
Option 3: The boss said to Satish, “The matter will soon be resolved. Do you have anything more to say?”
Option 4: The boss said to Satish, “The matter will soon be resolved. Did he have anything more to say?”
Correct Answer: The boss said to Satish, “The matter will soon be resolved. Do you have anything more to say?”
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Direct speech is a form of speech or writing where the actual words spoken by a person are quoted within quotation
Question : Directions: Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the second row. Row 1: 5, 6, 2, 4, 81 Row 2: 1, 3, 2, 4, ? Row 3: 2, 3, 1, 5, 39
Option 1: 30
Option 2: 52
Option 3: 40
Option 4: 73
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Given: Row 1: 5, 6, 2, 4, 81 Row 2: 1, 3, 2, 4, ? Row 3: 2, 3, 1, 5, 39
The sum of the square of the first four numbers equals the fifth number – In row 1: 52 + 62
Question : Which of the following is the chemical symbol of Einsteinium?
Option 1: Es
Option 2: Et
Option 3: Ei
Option 4: En
Correct Answer: Es
Solution : The correct answer is Es.
Einsteinium is a chemical element with the symbol Es, and the atomic number is 99. It is classified as an actinide. Einsteinium is a solid at room temperature. Einsteinium was named after Albert Einstein and was discovered as
Question : Directions: In each of the following questions, select the one that is different from the other three alternatives.
Option 1: 6 – 36
Option 2: 8 – 64
Option 3: 5 – 25
Option 4: 4 – 16
Correct Answer: 5 – 25
Solution : Let's check each option – First option: 6 – 36; 36 is the square of 6 and both are even numbers. Second option: 8 – 64; 64 is the square of 8 and both are even numbers. Third option: 5 – 25; 25
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All beards are nails. Some nails are rings. All rings are pendants. Conclusions: I. All rings can never be nails. II. Some beards are rings. III. Some nails are pendants.
Option 1: Only conclusions II and III follow
Option 2: Only conclusion III follows
Option 3: Only conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion I follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion III follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): All rings can never be nails – According to the Venn diagram, the circles representing rings and nails overlap and have a
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Sportsmanship can be thought of as a sustaining and reasonably stable attribute or possession that (1)___________ individuals on the basis of how they are expected to behave in sporting circumstances. Overall, sportsmanship makes reference to (2)___________ attributes such as fair play, self-control, fortitude and perseverance, and (3)__________ been associated with personal and social concepts such as treating others equitably and receiving fair and equal treatment, (4)___________ self-control when interacting with others, and showing respect for both, authority and opposition groups. Additionally, sportsmanship is defined as the way an individual (5)____________ to athletics and all sports.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: reacts
Option 2: receives
Option 3: recreates
Option 4: envisions
Correct Answer: reacts
The term reacts aligns with the idea that sportsmanship is defined by how an individual responds or reacts to athletics and sports. It captures the sense of active engagement and response, making it a suitable choice for
Question : Directions: Four friends are sitting in a row facing north. B is at one end. A is second to the right of D. If D is between B and C, which of the following statements is NOT true?
Option 1: C is sitting to the immediate right of D
Option 2: B is sitting to the immediate left of D
Option 3: A and B are sitting next to each other
Option 4: A is sitting at one end
Correct Answer: A and B are sitting next to each other
Solution : Given:
I. D is between B and C. A is second to the right of D.
II. B is at one end.
So, A and B are sitting next to each other is a false statement. Hence,
Question : Directions: Which of the following letter clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? GRT, JVY, MZD, ?, SHN
Option 1: PCV
Option 2: PDI
Option 3: QEI
Option 4: PEJ
Correct Answer: PDI
Solution : Given: GRT, JVY, MZD, ?, SHN
Add 3, 4, and 5 in the first, second, and third letter of each term respectively – GRT→G + 3 = J; R + 4 = V; T + 5 = Y→JVY JVY→J + 3 = M; V +
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