SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 426
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". Needless to say, cooking (has become) easier now.
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is becomeB
has becomingC
have becomeD
no improvementQuestion 427
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". The footpath (had been hijacked) by gigantic blue-and-green barricades.
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have been hijackedB
have being hijackedC
had been hijackingD
no improvementQuestion 428
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. “Do you really come from Spain?” said the Queen.
A
The Queen asked did he really came from Spain.B
The Queen enquired about his country.C
The Queen asked whether he really came from Spain.D
The Queen ask which country he is from.Question 429
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay
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DisintegrateB
JuxtaposeC
ConjugateD
EntwineQuestion 430
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Gratify an immoral or distasteful desire
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DepressB
FrustrateC
OffendD
PanderQuestion 431
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A sea change
A
A profound or notable transformationB
An upcoming storm.C
Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep inside.D
As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different picture.Question 432
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Catch red-handed
A
Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing.B
Successfully accomplish a difficult physical taskC
Catch someone with colour on his hands.D
Be warned of imminent danger.Question 433
Comprehension
This function is used __________the active, wide-awake
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ByB
withC
plusD
aroundQuestion 434
Comprehension
and ideas ________ in harmony with your special
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do notB
noC
neitherD
notQuestion 435
Comprehension
Banishing __________the mind all thoughts
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FormB
FromC
ForD
AtQuestion 436
Comprehension
the mind __________some mental
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InB
OfC
OnD
ToQuestion 437
Comprehension
The active function __________ the volitional
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performsB
performC
performingD
performedQuestion 438
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
ExhilarateB
ExhilrateC
ExhielarateD
EshilariateQuestion 439
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. She made a very remarkable observation.
A
A very remarkable observation made by her.B
A very remarkable observation is make by her.C
A very remarkable observation make by herD
A very remarkable observation was made by her.Question 440
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Private companies are P : exploiting groundwater Q : resources in India R : due to outdated law
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QPRB
PQRC
RPQD
PRQQuestion 441
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Moot
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OpenB
DoubtfulC
DefiniteD
ControversialQuestion 442
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Halcyon
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CalmB
GentleC
PalmyD
AgitatedQuestion 443
Comprehension
Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Lucid
A
MurkyB
ClearC
DimD
DumbQuestion 444
Comprehension
Direction- In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hyperbole
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SpoliationB
OverstatementC
SimplificationD
InjuryQuestion 445
Comprehension
Directions: 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. Career ________ the kind of lifestyle one will lead and his/her position in the society.
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determinedB
determinesC
deterD
has been determinedQuestion 446
Comprehension
Directions: 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 needs to __________ his soul.
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bareB
bearC
beerD
beeQuestion 447
Comprehension
Directions: 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'. We wish to make globalization a means to expand human well being and freedom, (1)/ and to bring democracy and developmental (2)/ to local communities where people live. (3)/ No error (4)
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1B
2C
3D
4Question 448
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 person were (1)/ duly rewarded (2)/ for her bravery. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 449
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'. I have give (1)/you my (2)/ring last week. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 450
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'. He is merely the personification of ‘the good, the bad, and the ugly’ of (1)/ news channels or perhaps the manifestation in (2)/ television news at its best. (3)/ No error (4)
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1B
2C
3D
4