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.
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compromiseB
compromisingC
is compromisedD
no improvementQuestion 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.
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to beB
beenC
beingD
no improvementQuestion 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
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PropulsionB
AsternC
AbaftD
PropitiateQuestion 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
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OpprobriumB
KudosC
PlauditD
OvationQuestion 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
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TwoB
BothC
TwiceD
PairQuestion 608
Comprehension
As far _______ sociology and history are concerned
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asB
likeC
sameD
suchQuestion 609
Comprehension
it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking
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forB
ofC
toD
fromQuestion 610
Comprehension
however much the _____________ disciplines may,
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varyB
varietyC
variousD
variantQuestion 611
Comprehension
sociology. The ____________ thing, however,
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importantB
importanceC
importancesD
importantlyQuestion 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.
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MinoscoleB
MinuscoleC
MinusculeD
MinucoleQuestion 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.”
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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
PRQB
QPRC
RQPD
QRPQuestion 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
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DryB
CloseC
StickyD
MoistQuestion 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
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ReservedB
TalkativeC
FluentD
GabbyQuestion 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
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NasalB
MatureC
BuddingD
PermanentQuestion 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
AmateurB
RookieC
AceD
UnskilledQuestion 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 _____.
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ciliationB
lazinessC
abolitionD
bisectionQuestion 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.
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so complicatedB
as complicatedC
such a complicatedD
no complicatedQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4