SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 751
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. The movie was an ______ watch.
A
interestingB
intuitiveC
interactiveD
incentiveQuestion 752
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. We do not create enough space in our lives for the inspiration to ______ in.
A
flowB
flyC
swimD
walkQuestion 753
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Defile
A
CorruptB
HallowC
SanctifyD
HonourQuestion 754
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Cruddy
A
CreamyB
DirtyC
SpotlessD
GreedyQuestion 755
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Digress
A
StrayB
StayC
DeviateD
DriftQuestion 756
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Haggard
A
FreshB
WeakC
PaleD
TireQuestion 757
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Tarapur agreement guaranteed supplies of P: Tarapur reactors for entire life Q: enriched uranium fuel from R: the US for running the
A
PRQB
QRPC
RQPD
PQRQuestion 758
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. Viraat threw the stone.
A
The stone got threw by Viraat.B
The stone is thrown by Viraat.C
The stone thrown by Viraat.D
The stone was thrown by Viraat.Question 759
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. “You have all done very badly!” remarked the mother.
A
The mother asked if they have done badly.B
The mother remarked that they have did it badly.C
The mother said that they had done badly.D
The mother remarked that they had all done very badly.Question 760
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
ReferredB
RaferredC
RefferredD
RaeferredQuestion 761
Comprehension
social sphere _____________ around us.
A
revolvesB
revolveC
revolvingD
revolutionQuestion 762
Comprehension
slightly more ___________, when we start
A
clinicallyB
clinicsC
clinicD
clinicalQuestion 763
Comprehension
in visual terms, rather ________ emotive cues
A
thenB
thanC
thatD
whichQuestion 764
Comprehension
And _____________ that happens we are motivated
A
whyB
whereC
whomD
whenQuestion 765
Comprehension
those parts of ____________ that we know
A
ourB
weC
ourselvesD
usQuestion 766
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be under no illusions
A
Not be duped by a cheater.B
Get out of a magic spell.C
Don’t have the habit of daydreaming.D
Be fully aware of the true state of affairs.Question 767
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Level playing field
A
A game played where the weaker side is given an advantage to make it a fair fight.B
A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance of succeeding.C
A game where you progress level by level.D
A game which appears unfair but is actually fair.Question 768
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
A
HedonisticB
DecadentC
EffeteD
AsceticQuestion 769
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The right to vote in political elections
A
SuffrageB
FetterC
TetherD
CoerceQuestion 770
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". With all this my mind wandered back to my brother who (had gone) to play basketball.
A
have goneB
have goingC
had wentD
no improvementQuestion 771
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 lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks (were read) out in class.
A
is readB
was readC
were readingD
no improvementQuestion 772
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. Children now prefer A-online gaming in the air-conditioned B-rooms of their homes to C-sweating it out on the playground
A
CBAB
ABCC
CABD
BCAQuestion 773
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
hibarnateB
hibernatC
hibernateD
hibarnatQuestion 774
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 car (1)/ usually stands (2)/ besides the tree. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 775
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 salaried class may feel hard done by (1)/ and the young may not seeing a swift surge in (2)/ employment opportunities as a result of the Budget proposals. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4