SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1001
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence with the blank is 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 ______ age movies are quite popular.

A
come of
B
long
C
coming of
D
over
Question 1002
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 love which is based on physical beauty is not ______.

A
imminent
B
deponent
C
remnant
D
permanent
Question 1003
Comprehension

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

A
Pacify
B
Agitate
C
Provoke
D
Worry
Question 1004
Comprehension

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

A
Appeal
B
Important
C
Imply
D
Purchase
Question 1005
Comprehension

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

A
Fat
B
Broad
C
Dumpy
D
Slim
Question 1006
Comprehension

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

A
Glamorous
B
Modest
C
Colorful
D
Sporty
Question 1007
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Bringing equity  P: for the rural population should be Q: a priority for the National Health Mission R: in access to the doctors and medicines 

A
QRP
B
RQP
C
PRQ
D
RPQ
Question 1008
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 cat caught a rat. 

A
A rat has been caught by the cat. 
B
A rat was caught by the cat. 
C
A rat is caught by the cat. 
D
A rat had been caught by the cat. 
Question 1009
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. The wolf cried out to the hound, “A thought has just come into my head.” 

A
The wolf cried out that a thought had just came into his head.
B
The wolf cried out to the hound that a thought had just come into his head.
C
The wolf cried out about a thought into his head to the hound.
D
The wolf told hound about a thought into his head.
Question 1010
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
Caetegory
B
Category  
C
Cateigory
D
Categoury
Question 1011
Comprehension

in the case more ____________. First of all

A
closely
B
close
C
closed
D
closeness
Question 1012
Comprehension

no more ____________ a medium;

A
then
B
so
C
such
D
than
Question 1013
Comprehension

sun is shining ________ a clear sky,

A
inside
B
in
C
into
D
inner
Question 1014
Comprehension

when we drink a glass __________ a hot day .  

A
on
B
onto
C
of
D
or
Question 1015
Comprehension

there is __________ refreshment .  

A
not
B
no
C
none
D
never
Question 1016
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Don't put all your eggs in one basket 

A
It is wise to have many baskets before you start collecting eggs. 
B
The strength of the safe has to be in proportion to the value of goods it has to protect.
C
Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission. 
D
Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.
Question 1017
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Let your hair down 

A
Behave uninhibitedly.
B
Accept your deeds.
C
Remove the mask. 
D
Feel fresh and rejuvenated. 
Question 1018
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Senseless talk or writing

A
Astute
B
Balderdash
C
Sagacious
D
Prudent
Question 1019
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Made or done in the traditional or original way 

A
Authentic
B
Effigy
C
Archetype
D
Forge
Question 1020
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". At one time, the lock industry here flourished and locks (was exported) on a major scale. 

A
is exported
B
were export
C
were exported
D
no improvement
Question 1021
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 bliss of (oversleeping) cuddled up under a warm and cosy blanket is just other-worldly.

A
oversleep
B
oversleeps
C
overslept
D
no improvement
Question 1022
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. Students who A: intricacies of learning it B: subject know the C: study logic as a 

A
CAB
B
BCA
C
BAC
D
CBA
Question 1023
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Se lect the correctly spelt word.  

A
scintillaters
B
scintilators
C
scintillators
D
scintilaters
Question 1024
Comprehension

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A
humanitarianism
B
humanitariaesm
C
humaniterianism
D
humaniteriaesm
Question 1025
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. On another day I was A: demanded to see my ticket B: ticket-checking personnel C: travelling in the train when the

A
CAB
B
BCA
C
CBA
D
BAC