3rd June – Selection Ka Shortcut – English Daily Dose

Reading Comprehension (Moderate Level)

Passage:
The internet has changed the way people communicate, learn, and shop. With just a few clicks, one can buy groceries, attend classes, or even work from home. While this brings comfort and speed, it also comes with problems such as reduced physical activity and social isolation. It is important to balance screen time with real-world interactions to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Questions:

1. What has the internet changed?
   a) Only shopping
   b) Only learning
   c) Communication, learning, and shopping
   d) Only entertainment
2. What problem comes with using the internet too much?
   a) Better communication
   b) Improved health
   c) Social isolation
   d) More shopping options
3. Why is balancing screen time important?
   a) To improve eyesight
   b) To save internet data
   c) To maintain a healthy lifestyle
   d) To reduce expenses
4. Which of the following is a benefit of the internet?
   a) Slow process
   b) Time-consuming shopping
   c) Attending classes from home
   d) Less communication
5. What is the tone of the passage?
   a) Negative
   b) Balanced
   c) Angry
   d) Humorous

PQRS (Sentence Arrangement – Moderate)

Parts:
P. which benefits both individuals and society
Q. Volunteering is a noble activity
R. and it helps in building empathy
S. as it involves selfless service

Options:
a) QRSP
b) QSPR
c) SQPR
d) PRQS

Cloze Test (Moderate Level)

Passage:
Reading newspapers is a good habit that provides a great sense of ______ (1). It helps improve vocabulary and keeps us ______ (2) with current events. Editorial sections provide insight into the ______ (3) of experts and help us build our own ______ (4). Students preparing for competitive exams should ______ (5) daily news reading.

Options:

1. a) entertainment b) discipline c) information d) confusion
2. a) updated b) tired c) scared d) bored
3. a) jokes b) opinions c) actions d) purchases
4. a) clothes b) house c) ideas d) personality
5. a) ignore b) avoid c) adopt d) oppose

5 Important Phobia Words (with Hindi Meaning)

1. Acrophobia – Fear of heights (ऊँचाई से डर)
2. Claustrophobia – Fear of closed spaces (बंद जगह से डर)
3. Glossophobia – Fear of public speaking (जनसमक्ष बोलने से डर)
4. Thanatophobia – Fear of death (मृत्यु का भय)
5. Atychiphobia – Fear of failure (असफलता का डर)

5 Important Idioms & Phrases for SSC

1. Break the ice – To start a conversation (बातचीत शुरू करना)
2. Once in a blue moon – Very rarely (कभी-कभार)
3. Hit the nail on the head – To be exactly right (सही बात कह देना)
4. A blessing in disguise – Something good that seems bad at first (छुपा हुआ वरदान)
5. Burn the midnight oil – To study or work late into the night (रात देर तक काम करना)

Answer Key

Reading Comprehension Answers:

1. c
2. c
3. c
4. c
5. b

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PQRS Answer:

a) QRSP

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Cloze Test Answers:

1. c) information
2. a) updated
3. b) opinions
4. d) personality
5. c) adopt