SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 26
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
Arbittrate
B
Arbitrates
C
Arbetrates
D
Arbettrate
Question 27
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. If your ward talks A-well to convince you, be B-social and interpersonal creativity C-proud that he or she has

A
ABC
B
ACB
C
CBA
D
CAB
Question 28
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". What seeds you (has sow) in the garden of your mind determine the quality of life you shall have.

A
Sowing
B
Sow
C
Had
D
No Improvement
Question 29
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". Opening the door to her each morning is like (lets) a breath of fresh air into my world.

A
Let
B
To Let
C
Letting
D
No Improvement
Question 30
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternative, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A routine task, especially a household one.

A
Chore
B
Servitude
C
Moil
D
Travail
Question 31
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier

A
Repose
B
Stanchion
C
Recumbent
D
Supine
Question 32
Comprehension

In the following equation, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase Cock and bull story

A
An implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.
B
A fairy tale told down generations
C
A story of animals with hidden morals
D
The meek can defeat the bully by being clever
Question 33
Comprehension

In the following equation, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. At somebody’s expense

A
Paid for by someone.
B
To blame a crime on someone else
C
The unlucky persons who lose a race.
D
If one person benefits it is always at the loss of another
Question 34
Comprehension

Things make ______ (5) very much of the pleasure

A
Up
B
Upon
C
Above
D
On
Question 35
Comprehension

Employers, the______ (4) or unreliable men

A
faithful
B
faith
C
faithfully
D
faithfulness
Question 36
Comprehension

The conduct of _______________ (3) fellow-workers

A
You
B
Your
C
Then
D
They
Question 37
Comprehension

The looks __________(2) tones at your breakfast-table

A
But
B
if
C
Then
D
And
Question 38
Comprehension

how vastly you own ______(1) depends on the way

A
Happiness
B
Happy
C
Happily
D
Happiest
Question 39
Comprehension

I n 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
Asassination
B
Assasination
C
Assassination
D
Assaissination
Question 40
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. Shyam said, “My master is eating”

A
Shyam inform that his master is eating
B
Shyam say that his master is eating
C
Shyam and his master was eating
D
Shyam said that his master was eating
Question 41
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. Some girls were helping the wounded men.

A
The wounded men were helping some girls.
B
The wounded men were being helped by some girls.
C
The wounded men are being helped by some girls.
D
The wounded men received help from some girls.
Question 42
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. To many women, human rights are P : foreign to their culture and Q : of individual and community identity R : challenge deeply held notions

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
PRQ
Question 43
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Baneful

A
Harmful
B
Disastrous
C
Cruel
D
Lucky
Question 44
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Elated

A
Inspired
B
Cheered
C
Disheartened
D
Encouraged
Question 45
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word Invective

A
Invent
B
Expressive
C
Abusive
D
Invitation
Question 46
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word Accolade

A
Silence
B
Mediocrity
C
Laurels
D
Lowliness
Question 47
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 Happy thoughts release hormones that work for our well-being and negative thoughts release hormones that make us ______.

A
ill
B
Happy
C
Excited
D
Rejuvinated
Question 48
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. I ______ not attend the party.

A
Probably be
B
Will be
C
Won't
D
Shall
Question 49
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'. Money bills could only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, (1)/ and upon being passed, are sent to the Rajya Sabha, (2)/ where it can be deliberated upon for upto 14 days. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 50
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 was (1)/quite amusing (2)/at that story. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4