SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 276
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
conturtionB
contorsionC
contortionD
contursionQuestion 277
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. The absence of zebra A-to the life of B-citizens in most cities C-crossings has become a threat
A
BCAB
BACC
CABD
ACBQuestion 278
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". Many novelists from the sub-continent (has provided) scathing accounts of this period.
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have providedB
have provideC
have providesD
no improvementQuestion 279
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". Thus we (going) back to what might be termed as old values.
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WentB
GoneC
Was goingD
No improvementQuestion 280
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end
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SurgeB
AccrualC
PeterD
SwellQuestion 281
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things
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AppeaseB
MollifyC
HuffyD
SootheQuestion 282
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Wet behind the ears
A
To take a bath.B
Lacking experience or be immature.C
To speak bad behind other's back.D
Not able to eavesdrop despite trying hard.Question 283
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be of two minds
A
Behave smart at sometime and stupid at other.B
Unable to decide.C
Having a split personality disorder.D
Trying to do two things at the same time.Question 284
Comprehension
increasingly ________, illogical, and
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CarelessnessB
CarelesslyC
CarelessD
Care lessQuestion 285
Comprehension
use of language ________ indulged reacts
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OfB
ThenC
IfD
AtQuestion 286
Comprehension
shows inaccurate thought ________ a confused mind.
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AndB
ButC
SoD
ThenQuestion 287
Comprehension
in other ________ it is like the skin
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RespectfulB
RespectfullyC
RespectedD
RespectsQuestion 288
Comprehension
as the medium ________ thought may
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FromB
OfC
ForD
ToQuestion 289
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
IrresistableB
IrresistibleC
IresistibleD
IresistableQuestion 290
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. Sita said, “Will he listen to such a man?”
A
Sita said would we listen to such a man.B
Sita ask if he would listen to such a man.C
Sita said would I listen to such a man.D
Sita asked whether he would listen to such a man.Question 291
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. Lily was making a fort.
A
Lily made a fort.B
A fort was being made by Lily.C
A fort is made by Lily.D
A fort made by Lily.Question 292
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Today India looks P: to be on a course Q: of developed nations R: to join the league
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PRQB
QRPC
RPQD
PQRQuestion 293
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Nefarious
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EvilB
PleasingC
RottenD
InfernalQuestion 294
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Resolute
A
AgreeableB
DeterminedC
ConstantD
FaithfulQuestion 295
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Conscientious
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ConcentratedB
HonestC
ScientificD
FalseQuestion 296
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Sustenance
A
ExtrasB
InjuryC
AidD
BlockageQuestion 297
Comprehension
In the following question, the sentence is 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. We must join hands and stop corruption which is posing ______ to the development of India.
A
toleranceB
radianceC
hindranceD
relevanceQuestion 298
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. The dog runs ______ the street.
A
ofB
withC
toD
acrossQuestion 299
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'. The goal of personal development is to learn and apply that (1)/which enable us to attain emotional well-being, understanding, and (2)/effectiveness, and to share this knowledge with others. (3)/No error (4)
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1B
2C
3D
4Question 300
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'. She reached to (1)/station barely (2)/on time. (3)/No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4