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
percoletion
B
parcolation
C
percolation
D
parcoletion
Question 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
ACB
B
ABC
C
CBA
D
CAB
Question 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 run
B
come running
C
came run
D
no improvement
Question 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 activated
B
were activated
C
were activate
D
no improvement
Question 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
Dazzling
B
Conceivable
C
Stunning
D
Spectacular
Question 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
Mundane
B
Transcendent
C
Ribald
D
Coarse
Question 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 things
D
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 heart
D
A big appetite.
Question 59
Comprehension

suggested for _________ and introspection will

A
observe
B
observes
C
observed
D
observation
Question 60
Comprehension

lessons of the book _________ the observation of children

A
with
B
until
C
from
D
upon
Question 61
Comprehension

always be verified _________ reference to one's own.

A
to
B
at
C
by
D
for
Question 62
Comprehension

material is to be ___________ in ourselves

A
find
B
finding
C
found
D
finds
Question 63
Comprehension

science, and ________ a text-book subject

A
nor
B
neither
C
not
D
alone
Question 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
Beizarre
B
Bizaarre
C
Bizarre
D
Bigarre
Question 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 Ram
Question 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
RPQ
B
RQP
C
PRQ
D
QPR
Question 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
Angry
B
Whisper
C
Fun
D
Strict
Question 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
Forfeit
B
Neglect
C
Conquer
D
Pass
Question 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
Chain
B
Safe
C
Irritate
D
Joy
Question 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
Bliss
B
Misery
C
Grief
D
Trouble
Question 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
Dissent
B
Refusal
C
Acknowledgement
D
Sustenance
Question 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
Depict
B
Await
C
Envision
D
Observe
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4