SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1051
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 sun hid behind a cloud and it seemed like a light (have been switched) off.
A
had been switchedB
had been switchC
have been switchingD
no improvementQuestion 1052
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 time now available for leisure, my father (discover) a new side to himself.
A
discoveringB
has discoveredC
had discoverD
no improvementQuestion 1053
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling
A
SpectreB
RevenantC
EmbodyD
ApparitionQuestion 1054
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless
A
NihilismB
CertitudeC
CredenceD
FidelityQuestion 1055
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. New kid on the block
A
A person who is acting smart to impress others.B
Be inexperienced in company of veterans.C
To block the path of success of outsiders.D
Newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity.Question 1056
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. The last straw
A
A warrior saves his best arrow for the last.B
A minor difficulty but coming on top of a series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable.C
The student who usually comes last in the class.D
The lowest ranking official who gets the blame for any error.Question 1057
Comprehension
fine-tune it to come ____________ with newer products
A
upB
uponC
downD
aboveQuestion 1058
Comprehension
social science ____________ a technology-driven,
A
inB
intoC
onD
ontoQuestion 1059
Comprehension
them traverse the __________ beaten path of course
A
similarlyB
as same asC
sameD
similarityQuestion 1060
Comprehension
on the wane. ______________ and conventional approaches
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TraditionB
TraditionsC
TraditionalD
TraditionallyQuestion 1061
Comprehension
and liberal arts on _____________ action and day-to-day
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humaneB
humanlyC
humanD
humanityQuestion 1062
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
SichologyB
PsychologyC
SighchologyD
SychologyQuestion 1063
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 to me, “I go for a walk daily.”
A
He told me that he went for a walk daily.B
He told me that he goes for a walk daily.C
He told me that he daily went for a walk.D
He told me that he had gone for a walk daily.Question 1064
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. Everyone enjoyed the scene.
A
The scene has been enjoyed by everyone.B
The scene was enjoyed by everyone.C
The scene was enjoyed for everyone.D
The scene was appreciated by everyone.Question 1065
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The traditional obstacle to P : the education of girls is Q : the prejudice against the R : intellectual potential of girls
A
RPQB
QPRC
PQR D
PRQQuestion 1066
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Fecund
A
SparseB
ProductiveC
RichD
PregnantQuestion 1067
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Vigilant
A
ObservantB
ArousedC
NumbD
ActiveQuestion 1068
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Gaff
A
ComplainB
TrickC
GestureD
LaughQuestion 1069
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Divisive
A
AgreeingB
ConflictingC
CooperatingD
UnifyingQuestion 1070
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. Corruption not only generates black money but also ______ criminals.
A
creepsB
breedsC
deedsD
seedsQuestion 1071
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. She will surely pass if she ______ harder.
A
had studiedB
studiedC
studiesD
was studyingQuestion 1072
Comprehension
In the following question, some parts 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'. Swami Vivekananda died very young in his early thirties, (1)/ but the phenomenal achievements, he is credit with, (2)/ are for generations to remember. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1073
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 injustice from the sentence pronounced (1)/ above that great scientist, is (2)/ now evident to us all. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1074
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
expansionB
patronagC
conctituetD
presipitatQuestion 1075
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. In physically A- fit people, calorie restriction B- and periodic fasting slows C- down the ageing process
A
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCA