SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 226
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
imunizeB
immunaizeC
imunaizeD
immunizeQuestion 227
Comprehension
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Writing also helped A - to improve the B - vocabulary, whether it was C - vernacular or English
A
CBAB
ABCC
CABD
BCAQuestion 228
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". All the other subjects (has been reduced) to nameless and faceless extras.
A
have been reducedB
have being reducedC
has been reducingD
no improvementQuestion 229
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". A guest from Europe (was quite fascinate) by the papaya tree in my garden.
A
was quite fascinatedB
was quite fascinatingC
is quite fascinatingD
no improvementQuestion 230
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Preserve a right, tradition, or idea in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected
A
ProfaneB
SacrilegeC
EnshrineD
BlasphemeQuestion 231
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
A
BequeathB
BestowC
AccordD
SupplicateQuestion 232
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A thorn in the flesh
A
A minor discomfort which is easily ignored.B
To fight despite being injured.C
A source of continual annoyance or troubleD
A person within close family whom you secretly hate.Question 233
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A wet blanket
A
A safety net of precaution from fires.B
A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.C
An extremely uncomfortable place to sleep.D
A trick to shoo away unwelcome guests.Question 234
Comprehension
do not break the _________ of a thought
A
continuityB
continueC
continuousD
continuouslyQuestion 235
Comprehension
Correct phrasing is _________ by rests,
A
regulateB
regulatesC
regulativeD
regulatedQuestion 236
Comprehension
forms a distinct part _________ a composition,
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forB
atC
ofD
toQuestion 237
Comprehension
differs from the clause, _________ is a short sentence
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whatB
whichC
whomD
whereQuestion 238
Comprehension
a single idea that _________ a separate part of a sentence
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formB
formsC
formationD
formingQuestion 239
Comprehension
In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ForcsableB
ForeseeableC
FourseeableD
ForeseableQuestion 240
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Priyanka said to me, “I don’t trust you.”
A
Priyanka said she don’t trust me.B
Priyanka didn’t trust me.C
Priyanka told me that she didn’t trust me.D
Priyanka told me that she doesn’t trust me.Question 241
Comprehension
A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The dog killed the cat.
A
The cat is killed by the dog.B
The cat got kill by the dog.C
The dog was responsible for killing the cat.D
The cat was killed by the dog.Question 242
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Saving the trees P : requires a much Q : bigger budget R : of European forests
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PRQB
QRPC
RPQD
RQPQuestion 243
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Prim
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ParticularB
InformalC
StraightD
NiceQuestion 244
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Loathe
A
AbhorB
DeclineC
HateD
LikeQuestion 245
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Implicit
A
UnspokenB
SupplyC
SpecificD
DrivenQuestion 246
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Mordant
A
KindB
ComplimentaryC
BitterD
PeaceableQuestion 247
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The sharpness of our life comes when we bring more and more awareness to ________ moment.
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eachB
each oneC
noneD
rareQuestion 248
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. He had to _________ his theft.
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repent forB
repent inC
repentedD
repentingQuestion 249
Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Live internet streaming requires an form of source media, an encoder (1)/ to digitize the content, a media publisher, and a content delivery (2)/ network to distribute and deliver the content. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 250
Comprehension
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. Her elegance (1)/ makes her (2)/ an attracting lady. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4