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
conturtion
B
contorsion
C
contortion
D
contursion
Question 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
BCA
B
BAC
C
CAB
D
ACB
Question 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.

A
have provided
B
have provide
C
have provides
D
no improvement
Question 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.

A
Went
B
Gone
C
Was going
D
No improvement
Question 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

A
Surge
B
Accrual
C
Peter
D
Swell
Question 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

A
Appease
B
Mollify
C
Huffy
D
Soothe
Question 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

A
Carelessness
B
Carelessly
C
Careless
D
Care less
Question 285
Comprehension

use of language ________ indulged reacts

A
Of
B
Then
C
If
D
At
Question 286
Comprehension

shows inaccurate thought ________ a confused mind.

A
And
B
But
C
So
D
Then
Question 287
Comprehension

in other ________ it is like the skin

A
Respectful
B
Respectfully
C
Respected
D
Respects
Question 288
Comprehension

as the medium ________ thought may

A
From
B
Of
C
For
D
To
Question 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
Irresistable
B
Irresistible
C
Iresistible
D
Iresistable
Question 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

A
PRQ
B
QRP
C
RPQ
D
PQR
Question 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

A
Evil
B
Pleasing
C
Rotten
D
Infernal
Question 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
Agreeable
B
Determined
C
Constant
D
Faithful
Question 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

A
Concentrated
B
Honest
C
Scientific
D
False
Question 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
Extras
B
Injury
C
Aid
D
Blockage
Question 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
tolerance
B
radiance
C
hindrance
D
relevance
Question 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
of
B
with
C
to
D
across
Question 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)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4