SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 526
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 course (has been) a success with more than a thousand students joining it.

A
have been
B
is been
C
was been
D
no improvement
Question 527
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". That game (were interrupted) by the rains; it resumed an hour after, when the rains stopped.

A
are interrupted
B
was interrupt
C
was interrupted
D
no improvement
Question 528
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Characterized by bitterness or resentment

A
Piety
B
Amity
C
Rancorous
D
Fidelity
Question 529
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

A
Hoodwink
B
Allude
C
Beguile
D
Edify
Question 530
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Children should be seen and not heard

A
The voice of children is often drowned in company of adults.
B
Some children will seek attention by crying.
C
Children should not speak in the presence of adults.
D
Those children are likable who dress neatly.
Question 531
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be in the air

A
Harmful gaseous effluents from a factory.
B
To fly like a bird or a plane.
C
When an emotion or idea is on everyone's mind.
D
To be likely to happen.
Question 532
Comprehension

proper word in ____5____ sentence spoken.

A
all
B
while
C
every
D
as
Question 533
Comprehension

syllable in the _____4______ of every word

A
pronounce
B
pronounces
C
pronounced
D
pronunciation
Question 534
Comprehension

accent or stress _____3____ the proper

A
on
B
in
C
into
D
to
Question 535
Comprehension

and can _____2_____ be mastered by the study

A
good
B
best
C
nice
D
fine
Question 536
Comprehension

The English language is ____1____ complex in character

A
as
B
to
C
at
D
so
Question 537
Comprehension

Directions: 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
Ocurrense
B
Ocurrence
C
Occurrence
D
Occurence
Question 538
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. The teacher said, “Wow! You have done well.”

A
The teacher applauded him saying that he had done well.
B
The teacher appreciated me.
C
The teacher said wow, he had done well.
D
The teacher applauded him by saying wow.
Question 539
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. I will conquer it.

A
It would conquer me.
B
It will be conquered by me.
C
Conquered it will be by me.
D
It will be conquer by me.
Question 540
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The first and decisive step P: in the expansion of Q: conquest of the Atlantic ocean R: Europe overseas was the

A
RPQ
B
QPR
C
PRQ
D
PQR
Question 541
Comprehension

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

A
Opposite
B
Reverse
C
Harmony
D
Conflict
Question 542
Comprehension

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

A
Exceptional
B
Bizarre
C
Fantastic
D
Known
Question 543
Comprehension

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

A
Detest
B
Correct
C
Erotic
D
Appreciate
Question 544
Comprehension

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

A
Repulsive
B
Charming
C
Ugly
D
Repellent
Question 545
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence provided with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. ______ citizen of India must know about our country’s history, struggle, culture and other important things.

A
Each
B
Any
C
Every
D
No
Question 546
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. What is it? ______ it wait?

A
May
B
Can't
C
Would
D
Is
Question 547
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'. Along with Plato, Aristotle is considered the father of Western (1)/Philosophy, which from his teachings inherited almost its entire (2)/ lexicon, including problems and methods of inquiry. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 548
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 chose (1)/ to stayed (2)/ there for a while. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 549
Comprehension

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

A
stareotype
B
stereotype
C
iliterrate
D
Stareotyp
Question 550
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 fact that one has A-to be fiercely independent B-get accustomed to C-in this country was hard to

A
ACB
B
ABC
C
CBA
D
CAB