SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 876
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 technical aspect of English that deals with ironies (has always intrigue) my inquisitive mind.

A
is always intrigued
B
will always intrigued
C
has always intrigued
D
no improvement
Question 877
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 realisation came when we noticed that our children (had becoming) too dependent on us.

A
had become
B
has became
C
has become
D
no improvement
Question 878
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Keen interest or enthusiasm

A
Lassitude
B
Lethargy
C
Avidity
D
Soporific
Question 879
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Wrap or cover for warmth

A
Encourage
B
Muffle
C
Divulge
D
Expose
Question 880
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A dime a dozen

A
A very expensive proposition.
B
Something which appears cheap but which will prove expensive in the long run.
C
Something which appears attractive but has zero value.
D
Very common and of no particular value.
Question 881
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A bad patch

A
A potholed road.
B
A medical bandage.
C
A period of difficulty.
D
Shoddy repair work.
Question 882
Comprehension

and tell no one. I beg to _________.

A
differ
B
different
C
difference
D
differentiation
Question 883
Comprehension

and filled with __________ details of the author’s

A
hour
B
second
C
time
D
minute
Question 884
Comprehension

watch and phone __________ and going into

A
under
B
below
C
backside
D
behind
Question 885
Comprehension

How no internet ________________ is what you need to

A
connectivity
B
to connect
C
connects
D
connecting
Question 886
Comprehension

road less travelled ___________ some off-the-track trek

A
but
B
or
C
but also
D
also
Question 887
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
Apeareance
B
Appearrance
C
Appearence
D
Appearance
Question 888
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. He said, “I am hungry.”

A
He inform about his hunger.
B
He says he was hungry.
C
He was feeling hungry.
D
He said that he was hungry.
Question 889
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 watch man opened the gate.

A
The gate opened the watch man.
B
The gate is being opened by the watchman.
C
The gate was opened by the watchman.
D
The gate is opened by the watchman.
Question 890
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Cities have P: intellectual stimulus Q: always provided R: and educational leadership

A
PQR
B
RQP
C
QPR
D
PRQ
Question 891
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Adjure

A
Order
B
Require
C
Advise
D
Disclaim
Question 892
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Decimate

A
Preserve
B
Destroy
C
Execute
D
Abate
Question 893
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Pejorative

A
Right
B
Discussion
C
Derogatory
D
Complimentary
Question 894
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Barbarous

A
Refined
B
Polite
C
Crude
D
Civilized
Question 895
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. Aryabhatta was the first astronomer to state ______ that the earth is round and it rotates on its axis.

A
sympathetically
B
automatically
C
emphatically
D
accidentally
Question 896
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. Her trekking was met ______ obstacles.

A
with
B
from
C
by
D
of
Question 897
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. Some girls are taking prior permission to (1)/ sport a loosely tied plait on the days (2)/ they had washed their hair. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 898
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'. What happen (1)/ at your (2)/ college today? (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 899
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’. Turning left under (1)/ the crossroads will (2)/ save you some time. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 900
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’. Implicit in the Satyagraha was Gandhi’s assumption that (1)/ all rulers are dependent on their position and power (2)/ upon the obedience and cooperation of the ruled (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4