SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 601
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". We, all of us, (are compromise) the moment we’re living in.

A
compromise
B
compromising
C
is compromised
D
no improvement
Question 602
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". In fact, (be) among so many happy people can automatically cheer you up.

A
to be
B
been
C
being
D
no improvement
Question 603
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The action of driving or pushing forwards

A
Propulsion
B
Astern
C
Abaft
D
Propitiate
Question 604
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

A
Opprobrium
B
Kudos
C
Plaudit
D
Ovation
Question 605
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A bad hair day

A
A day which has a bad start will eventually become better.
B
A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
C
Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more.
D
A day when you forget to comb your hair.
Question 606
Comprehension

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

A
Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war.
B
Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C
Be easily confused over small issues.
D
To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.
Question 607
Comprehension

up in a word. __________ history and

A
Two
B
Both
C
Twice
D
Pair
Question 608
Comprehension

As far _______ sociology and history are concerned

A
as
B
like
C
same
D
such
Question 609
Comprehension

it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking

A
for
B
of
C
to
D
from
Question 610
Comprehension

however much the _____________ disciplines may,

A
vary
B
variety
C
various
D
variant
Question 611
Comprehension

sociology. The ____________ thing, however,

A
important
B
importance
C
importances
D
importantly
Question 612
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
Minoscole
B
Minuscole
C
Minuscule
D
Minucole
Question 613
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 king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.”

A
The king said that their enemies were too strong.
B
The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.
C
The king was sad because the enemies were too strong.
D
The enemies were too strong for the king.
Question 614
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. He refused them donation.

A
They was refused donation.
B
They refused donation by him.
C
They were refused donation by him.
D
They were refused donation.
Question 615
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. In developing P: and poor schooling opportunities, Q: countries, due to high poverty R: child labour is still prevalent

A
PRQ
B
QPR
C
RQP
D
QRP
Question 616
Comprehension

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

A
Dry
B
Close
C
Sticky
D
Moist
Question 617
Comprehension

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

A
Reserved
B
Talkative
C
Fluent
D
Gabby
Question 618
Comprehension

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

A
Nasal
B
Mature
C
Budding
D
Permanent
Question 619
Comprehension

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

A
Amateur
B
Rookie
C
Ace
D
Unskilled
Question 620
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. If you want to secure health you must learn to work without _____.

A
ciliation
B
laziness
C
abolition
D
bisection
Question 621
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence given with 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. I have never solved ______ equation before.

A
so complicated
B
as complicated
C
such a complicated
D
no complicated
Question 622
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 Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most (1)/ powerful particle collider, the most complex experimental (2)/ facility, and the largest single machine in a world (3)`. No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 623
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'. If I had cared, (1)/ I will buy (2)/ it again. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 624
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 evolutionary history of penguins (1)/ is well-researched and represents a showcase of (2)/ evolution biogeography. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 625
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’. It was by real sorrow (1)/ that I heard this morning (2)/ of your great loss. (3)/ No error

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4