SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 51
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
percoletionB
parcolationC
percolationD
parcoletionQuestion 52
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. Leadership and A - team-building skills deepened B - for relationships C - a sense of value
A
ACBB
ABCC
CBAD
CABQuestion 53
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". My daughter (comes running) as fast as her little feet can take her while her eyes sparkle vivaciously.
A
comes runB
come runningC
came runD
no improvementQuestion 54
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". As he tried harder, his steps slowed, his senses (was activated).
A
is activatedB
were activatedC
were activateD
no improvementQuestion 55
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally
A
DazzlingB
ConceivableC
StunningD
SpectacularQuestion 56
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience
A
MundaneB
TranscendentC
RibaldD
CoarseQuestion 57
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Head over heels
A
To do things exactly opposite of what is expected.B
Madly in love.C
To do stupid thingsD
To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant situation.Question 58
Comprehension
Select the meaning of the given phrase/idiom from the given options. At large
A
A very big opportunity.B
A criminal escaped or not yet captured.C
To have a big heartD
A big appetite.Question 59
Comprehension
suggested for _________ and introspection will
A
observeB
observesC
observedD
observationQuestion 60
Comprehension
lessons of the book _________ the observation of children
A
withB
untilC
fromD
uponQuestion 61
Comprehension
always be verified _________ reference to one's own.
A
toB
atC
byD
forQuestion 62
Comprehension
material is to be ___________ in ourselves
A
findB
findingC
foundD
findsQuestion 63
Comprehension
science, and ________ a text-book subject
A
norB
neitherC
notD
aloneQuestion 64
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
BeizarreB
BizaarreC
BizarreD
BigarreQuestion 65
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. Ram said, "I have cleared the clutter."
A
Ram told that he cleared the clutter.B
Ram says that he cleared the clutter.C
Ram said that he had cleared the clutter.D
The clutter was cleared by RamQuestion 66
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. Who did this?
A
This was done by who?B
By who this was done?C
By whom this was done?D
By whom was this done?Question 67
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Gender inequality has an P : it reduces economic growth Q : development goals as R : adverse impact on
A
RPQB
RQPC
PRQD
QPRQuestion 68
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is similar in meaning of the given word. Banter
A
AngryB
WhisperC
FunD
StrictQuestion 69
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Forgo
A
ForfeitB
NeglectC
ConquerD
PassQuestion 70
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Chafe
A
ChainB
SafeC
IrritateD
JoyQuestion 71
Comprehension
Select the correct alternative out of the four which best expresses the meaning of the given word and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Felicity
A
BlissB
MiseryC
GriefD
TroubleQuestion 72
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. Being linked with nature brings joy and peace as it is the ________ of the laws of Nature
A
DissentB
RefusalC
AcknowledgementD
SustenanceQuestion 73
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. Meera cannot ________ the exam's results.
A
DepictB
AwaitC
EnvisionD
ObserveQuestion 74
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'. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should provide us (1)/ with open networks and should not block or discriminate for (2)/ any application or content that rides over those networks. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 75
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 picked (1)/ on the (2)/ trail soon after. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4