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SSC CGL · English Comprehension · 22 practice questions with answers and explanations: 2 Easy, 8 Medium, 12 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

Arrange in a logical order: P: First, the kettle was filled with water. Q: Finally, the tea was poured into cups. R: Tea leaves and sugar were added to the boiling water. S: The water was then boiled for a few minutes.

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Answer: C. 'First' (P) → boil (S) → add leaves to the boiling water (R) → 'Finally' pour (Q).

Sample Medium question 2

Arrange in a logical order: P: He decided to plant a garden. Q: He bought seeds and tools. R: Within weeks, flowers bloomed. S: He noticed his yard was empty.

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Answer: A. He first notices the empty yard (S), decides to plant (P), buys supplies (Q), then flowers bloom (R).

Sample Hard question 3

Arrange in a logical order: P: This led to severe drought conditions. Q: The region experienced very little rainfall that year. R: Farmers struggled to grow crops. S: The government announced relief measures.

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Answer: A. Low rainfall (Q) causes drought (P), which causes farming struggles (R), leading to government relief (S).

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