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 switched
B
had been switch
C
have been switching
D
no improvement
Question 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
discovering
B
has discovered
C
had discover
D
no improvement
Question 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
Spectre
B
Revenant
C
Embody
D
Apparition
Question 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
Nihilism
B
Certitude
C
Credence
D
Fidelity
Question 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
up
B
upon
C
down
D
above
Question 1058
Comprehension

social science ____________ a technology-driven,

A
in
B
into
C
on
D
onto
Question 1059
Comprehension

them traverse the __________ beaten path of course

A
similarly
B
as same as
C
same
D
similarity
Question 1060
Comprehension

on the wane. ______________ and conventional approaches

A
Tradition
B
Traditions
C
Traditional
D
Traditionally
Question 1061
Comprehension

and liberal arts on _____________ action and day-to-day

A
humane
B
humanly
C
human
D
humanity
Question 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
Sichology
B
Psychology
C
Sighchology
D
Sychology
Question 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
RPQ
B
QPR
C
PQR 
D
PRQ
Question 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
Sparse
B
Productive
C
Rich
D
Pregnant
Question 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
Observant
B
Aroused
C
Numb
D
Active
Question 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
Complain
B
Trick
C
Gesture
D
Laugh
Question 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
Agreeing
B
Conflicting
C
Cooperating
D
Unifying
Question 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
creeps
B
breeds
C
deeds
D
seeds
Question 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 studied
B
studied
C
studies
D
was studying
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1074
Comprehension

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

A
expansion
B
patronag
C
conctituet
D
presipitat
Question 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
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
BCA