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.

A
is become
B
has becoming
C
have become
D
no improvement
Question 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.

A
have been hijacked
B
have being hijacked
C
had been hijacking
D
no improvement
Question 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

A
Disintegrate
B
Juxtapose
C
Conjugate
D
Entwine
Question 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

A
Depress
B
Frustrate
C
Offend
D
Pander
Question 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 transformation
B
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 task
C
Catch someone with colour on his hands.
D
Be warned of imminent danger.
Question 433
Comprehension

This function is used __________the active, wide-awake

A
By
B
with
C
plus
D
around
Question 434
Comprehension

and ideas ________ in harmony with your special

A
do not
B
no
C
neither
D
not
Question 435
Comprehension

Banishing __________the mind all thoughts

A
Form
B
From
C
For
D
At
Question 436
Comprehension

the mind __________some mental

A
In
B
Of
C
On
D
To
Question 437
Comprehension

The active function __________ the volitional

A
performs
B
perform
C
performing
D
performed
Question 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
Exhilarate
B
Exhilrate
C
Exhielarate
D
Eshilariate
Question 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 her
D
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

A
QPR
B
PQR
C
RPQ
D
PRQ
Question 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

A
Open
B
Doubtful
C
Definite
D
Controversial
Question 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

A
Calm
B
Gentle
C
Palmy
D
Agitated
Question 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
Murky
B
Clear
C
Dim
D
Dumb
Question 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

A
Spoliation
B
Overstatement
C
Simplification
D
Injury
Question 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.

A
determined
B
determines
C
deter
D
has been determined
Question 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.

A
bare
B
bear
C
beer
D
bee
Question 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)

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

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4