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
ArbittrateB
ArbitratesC
ArbetratesD
ArbettrateQuestion 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
ABCB
ACBC
CBAD
CABQuestion 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
SowingB
SowC
HadD
No ImprovementQuestion 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
LetB
To LetC
LettingD
No ImprovementQuestion 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
ChoreB
ServitudeC
MoilD
TravailQuestion 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
ReposeB
StanchionC
RecumbentD
SupineQuestion 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 generationsC
A story of animals with hidden moralsD
The meek can defeat the bully by being cleverQuestion 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 elseC
The unlucky persons who lose a race.D
If one person benefits it is always at the loss of anotherQuestion 34
Comprehension
Things make ______ (5) very much of the pleasure
A
UpB
UponC
AboveD
OnQuestion 35
Comprehension
Employers, the______ (4) or unreliable men
A
faithfulB
faithC
faithfullyD
faithfulnessQuestion 36
Comprehension
The conduct of _______________ (3) fellow-workers
A
YouB
YourC
ThenD
TheyQuestion 37
Comprehension
The looks __________(2) tones at your breakfast-table
A
ButB
ifC
ThenD
AndQuestion 38
Comprehension
how vastly you own ______(1) depends on the way
A
HappinessB
HappyC
HappilyD
HappiestQuestion 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
AsassinationB
AssasinationC
AssassinationD
AssaissinationQuestion 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 eatingB
Shyam say that his master is eatingC
Shyam and his master was eatingD
Shyam said that his master was eatingQuestion 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
PQRB
RPQC
QRPD
PRQQuestion 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
HarmfulB
DisastrousC
CruelD
LuckyQuestion 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
InspiredB
CheeredC
DisheartenedD
EncouragedQuestion 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
InventB
ExpressiveC
AbusiveD
InvitationQuestion 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
SilenceB
MediocrityC
LaurelsD
LowlinessQuestion 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
illB
HappyC
ExcitedD
RejuvinatedQuestion 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 beB
Will beC
Won'tD
ShallQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4