SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 851
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 battle (had been raging) for some time.
A
have been ragingB
have been ragedC
had being ragedD
no improvementQuestion 852
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". Winds blowing northwards (has took) our kite to a vertiginous height.
A
had takeB
had takenC
had takingD
no improvementQuestion 853
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
A
ProfligateB
ChurlishC
HarpyD
HoarderQuestion 854
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Causing annoyance or resentment
A
CongenialB
GallingC
AmiableD
MellowQuestion 855
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Back seat driver
A
A passenger who gives unwanted and/or unneeded directions to the driver.B
A person who gives unwanted advice is sometimes right.C
When too many people are controlling a project it is bound to fail.D
A person who acts as a remote control taking orders from others.Question 856
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Can't judge a book by its cover
A
If you love something dearly then you have to protect it.B
You shouldn't prejudge the value of something, by its outward appearance alone.C
To make a false opinion without even seeing that person is prejudice.D
A bad book needs a good cover to make it saleable.Question 857
Comprehension
lead on to a fuller ____________. And it is to such
A
appreciateB
appreciatesC
appreciationD
appreciatorQuestion 858
Comprehension
people who, _____________ they cannot be
A
althoughB
thenC
ifD
whenQuestion 859
Comprehension
can only vaguely ____________. However, there are
A
suggestionB
suggestedC
suggestD
suggestsQuestion 860
Comprehension
whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different
A
ifB
forC
eachD
withQuestion 861
Comprehension
necessarily confined _________ the things of
A
atB
toC
soD
ofQuestion 862
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
ImmediatelyB
ImedatelyC
ImmiediatleyD
ImmedatelyQuestion 863
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. “Cheer up, father, I’ll go and get work somewhere.” said Jane.
A
Jane ask her father to cheer up as she will go and get work somewhere.B
Jane asked her father to cheer up, because she would be gone and got work somewhere.C
Jane asks her father to cheer up as she would get job.D
Jane asked her father to cheer up as she would go and get work somewhere.Question 864
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. Shah Jahan built the Red Fort.
A
The Red Fort is build by Shah Jahan.B
The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan.C
The Red Fort got build by Shah Jahan.D
The Red Fort built by Shah Jahan.Question 865
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The art of letter-writing is P: something that every educated person Q: must acquire for practical purposes R: not merely an ornamental accomplishment, but
A
PRQB
QRPC
RPQD
RQPQuestion 866
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Grandiose
A
NobleB
ImpressiveC
ModerateD
VastQuestion 867
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Officious
A
BusyB
IntrusiveC
RudeD
TimidQuestion 868
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Volition
A
DependenceB
ViolenceC
VillainyD
ChoiceQuestion 869
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Insuperable
A
WeakB
InsurmountableC
BeatableD
UnstableQuestion 870
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 power of silence is in its ability to mediate the ______.
A
excitableB
irreconcilableC
excusableD
fashionableQuestion 871
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 lecturer did not see her ______.
A
againB
besidesC
anewD
nevermoreQuestion 872
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'. You’ll spend most of your time gaping (1)/ in awe at the Kailash temple, but that (2)/ isn’t a only gem that Ellora has to offer. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 873
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'. Mark won all of (1)/ the award for the categories (2)/ in which he was nominated. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 874
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
anotateB
annotateC
annottateD
anottateQuestion 875
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. It is ethics and A-values that have the inherent B-of motivation into inspiration C-potential to transform the spirit
A
ABCB
ACBC
CBAD
CAB