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
imunize
B
immunaize
C
imunaize
D
immunize
Question 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
CBA
B
ABC
C
CAB
D
BCA
Question 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 reduced
B
have being reduced
C
has been reducing
D
no improvement
Question 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 fascinated
B
was quite fascinating
C
is quite fascinating
D
no improvement
Question 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
Profane
B
Sacrilege
C
Enshrine
D
Blaspheme
Question 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
Bequeath
B
Bestow
C
Accord
D
Supplicate
Question 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 trouble
D
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
continuity
B
continue
C
continuous
D
continuously
Question 235
Comprehension

Correct phrasing is _________ by rests,

A
regulate
B
regulates
C
regulative
D
regulated
Question 236
Comprehension

forms a distinct part _________ a composition,

A
for
B
at
C
of
D
to
Question 237
Comprehension

differs from the clause, _________ is a short sentence

A
what
B
which
C
whom
D
where
Question 238
Comprehension

a single idea that _________ a separate part of a sentence

A
form
B
forms
C
formation
D
forming
Question 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
Forcsable
B
Foreseeable
C
Fourseeable
D
Foreseable
Question 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

A
PRQ
B
QRP
C
RPQ
D
RQP
Question 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

A
Particular
B
Informal
C
Straight
D
Nice
Question 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
Abhor
B
Decline
C
Hate
D
Like
Question 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
Unspoken
B
Supply
C
Specific
D
Driven
Question 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
Kind
B
Complimentary
C
Bitter
D
Peaceable
Question 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.

A
each
B
each one
C
none
D
rare
Question 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.

A
repent for
B
repent in
C
repented
D
repenting
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4