SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 626
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. Angela was ________ of that big mansion.
A
TerrifiedB
MoisturisedC
EmbarrassedD
SweatingQuestion 627
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. _______ great was achieved by an individual without enthusiasm and interest.
A
NothingB
SomethingC
EverythingD
AnythingQuestion 628
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Jettison
A
KeepB
EjectC
EmbraceD
RetainQuestion 629
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Prolific
A
DeadB
ProductiveC
FamousD
EvidenceQuestion 630
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word. Purloin
A
StealB
FilchC
LiftD
CompensateQuestion 631
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word. Florid
A
BusyB
PlainC
FloweryD
PretentiousQuestion 632
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The economic P: a country leads to exponential Q: growth of that country R: empowerment of women of
A
PRQB
PQRC
RPQD
RQPQuestion 633
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. The commotion terrified her.
A
She was terrified.B
She is terrified of commotion.C
She terrified by the commotion.D
She was terrified by the commotion.Question 634
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. I said to Ajay, “Will you lend me some money?”
A
I told Ajay to lend me some money.B
I said to Ajay if he would give me some money.C
I asked Ajay if he would lend me some money.D
I asked Ajay if he would give me some money or not.Question 635
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
MeidievalB
MedievalC
MedeivalD
MedievulQuestion 636
Comprehension
remain in harmony _______ one another.
A
AsB
AtC
EachD
WithQuestion 637
Comprehension
they should _______ treat each other
A
NoB
NeitherC
NotD
NorQuestion 638
Comprehension
hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens
A
SoB
AsC
ByD
LikeQuestion 639
Comprehension
the ______________ between professed love
A
IncompatibleB
In compatibilityC
In compatibleD
IncompatibilityQuestion 640
Comprehension
divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.
A
PromoteB
PromotionC
PromotedD
PromotingQuestion 641
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Blessing in disguise
A
Good fortune always follows bad; that is the way of fate.B
An apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.C
If a curse makes one stronger than it is a blessing.D
A life of hardship does wonders for a person's character.Question 642
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A picture paints a thousand words
A
An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.B
No words can do justice to a masterpiece.C
A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery.D
Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.Question 643
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . Working-class people regarded collectively
A
OpulentB
ProletariatC
GlidedD
AffluentQuestion 644
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence . A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
A
ObeisanceB
PanegyricC
HomageD
TiradeQuestion 645
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 Buddha (was consumed) by the human suffering that he saw all around him.
A
Was consumeB
Was consumingC
were consumedD
No improvementQuestion 646
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". This unresponsive attitude by people must (has hurt) him.
A
have hurtB
have hurtingC
have has hurtD
No improvementQuestion 647
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. Rest assured that water A - stop running if there are too B - many people around C - in the Nohkhalikai falls will not
A
BCAB
CABC
BACD
ACBQuestion 648
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ScrupulusB
ScruppulousC
ScruppulusD
ScrupulousQuestion 649
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
EffuzivelyB
EffusivelyC
EfusivelyD
EfuzivelyQuestion 650
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. Leaders usher A-creates a natural tension B-in organisational change, which C-as the status quo fights back
A
ACBB
ABCC
BACD
CBA