idioms and phrases Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ssc cgl tier 1 2023

Answer: (a)

The subject of the sentence "national anthem" is a singular noun, which requires a singular verb with it. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C

The national anthem is an expression of one's reverence for the country, which stirs the soul, makes us feel patriotic even when things around us make us angry about the state of the nation.

Answer: (c)

A plural noun is always followed by a plural helping verb. With "equities" before the highlighted word, only one option has plural helping verb "have". Therefore, the correct answer is Option A

Indian equities have noticed up their third straight day of gains as investors felt the need to neutralize budget overreaction and move positively.

Answer: (b)

The phrase could be corrected in two ways. Either it may be written as "in influencing fellow" or "to influence fellow". Therefore, the correct answer is Option D

The ability of today's customer to influence fellow customers and companies alike is magnified well beyond that of previous generations.

Answer: (c)

Opportunities cannot be inside education and to show the purpose of a campaign highlights creation of opportunities and not just "opportunity" Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.'

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign focuses on the prevention of sex-selective abortions, creation of opportunities for education and protection of girl child.

Answer: (b)

With "every year" in the beginning of the sentence, we find that the sentence conveys a message for a continuous action for long. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D

Every year the Education report brings the sad news that less than half the students in Class V can read a paragraph or do an arithmetic sum.