Hello, Greetings!! Dear Students, At SSC ADDA, we’ve launched our SSC CGL 2017 Campaign. In order to achieve success in the CGL-17 exam, we’ve decided to post ENGLISH QUIZ. Every Day, We’ll post different topics, these quizzes will help you a lot in your complete preparation for the Exam.
Directions (1-10): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer accordingly.
Man worked with his small tools until the advent of modern machinery … (1) … by steam and electricity. The small tools … (2) … defeat from the big machines, as … (3) … hands had … (4) …to the hands … (5) … with tools. These machines operate only over large … (6) … of land and considerable … (7) … are needed for their procurement and use. But if therefore we give up all … (8) … saying that our peasantry cannot … (9) … them, it will simply mean … (10) … trouble.
