Sojourn or Sojurn? SSC CGL asked this
Five from the papers
Cost an arm and a leg(Idiom) To cost a lot of moneySSC
Once in a blue moon(Idiom) Very rarely; almost neverSSC
A piece of cake(Idiom) Something that is very easy to doSSC
Call it a day(Idiom) To decide to stop working for the daySSC
Hit the sack (or hay)(Idiom) To go to bed; to sleepSSC
Three questions
1. She gave a (1) / strongly reply (2) / to the accusations (3) / made against her. (4) Matriculation Level 2025
A. She gave a (1) B. strongly reply (2) C. to the accusations (3) D. made against her. (4)
2. The new manager promised to _____ the old, inefficient procedures with more modern methods. **TG: @ikunal_x** SSC CGL 2025
A. do up B. do without C. do for D. do away with
3. Select the correct spelling for a word meaning 'a temporary stay' ? SSC CGL 2025
A. Sojourn B. Sojurn C. Sowjurn D. Sojourne
Answers
1. B — **Rule: Adjective Modifying a Noun**
* **B is correct:** The noun 'reply' must be modified by an adjective (**strong**), not an adverb (**strongly**). Correct usage: "a strong reply".
* **A, C & D:** The article placement and prepositional phrases are grammatically correct.
2. D — **Rule: Phrasal Verbs**
* **Option D is correct:** “Do away with” means to abolish or get rid of something; it fits replacing the old procedures.
* **Other Options:** **Do up, do without,** and **do for** do not mean abolish or eliminate.
3. A — * **Target Word (*Sojourn*):** A temporary stay in a place.
* **(A) Sojourn (Correct):** Correct spelling and meaning.
* **(B) Sojurn:** Incorrect; one vowel is missing.
* **(C) Sowjurn:** Incorrect; **w** is unnecessary.
* **(D) Sojourne:** Incorrect; there is no final **e**.
One rule: Rule 1: Each vs. Every
Rule 1: Each vs. Every