SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1076
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'. Data of seizure of tiger body parts reveal that of the 14 cases, five (was reported) inside their serves.
A
Was reportsB
Were reportedC
Is reportedD
No improvementQuestion 1077
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'. A simple glance at one’s garden (uplifted) the mood.
A
UpliftB
UpliftsC
UpliftingD
No improvementQuestion 1078
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others
A
VileB
CharismaticC
OffensiveD
OdiousQuestion 1079
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions
A
ClementB
MagnanimousC
ComplaisantD
BigotQuestion 1080
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Let bygones be bygones
A
Even bad memories become memorable.B
The past will return to haunt you unless you completely forget.C
Forget past offences or causes of conflict and be reconciled.D
Your past deeds will never leave you.Question 1081
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come in handy
A
Be that type of a person who loves to work with his hands.B
Turn out to be useful.C
Always be ready to help strangers in need.D
Be always prepared for any kind of hardship. Question 1082
Comprehension
spirituality, ____________ values, peace studies, and organisational behaviour.
A
DemocracyB
DemocratC
DemocratsD
DemocraticQuestion 1083
Comprehension
subjects as varied ________ applied ethics,
A
AsB
LikeC
SameD
SuchQuestion 1084
Comprehension
society and the ______________ of teaching pedagogy,
A
EffectiveB
EffectivelyC
EffectivenessD
EffectivesQuestion 1085
Comprehension
dynamic, together _________ the constant pressure
A
AtB
FromC
IntoD
WithQuestion 1086
Comprehension
Teachers ____________ the country require proper training
A
CrossB
OverC
BeyondD
AcrossQuestion 1087
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
MaineveerB
ManeuverC
ManeoverD
ManeverQuestion 1088
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. “Bring me a glass of water,” said the saint to his followers.
A
The saint asked his followers to bring him a glass of water.B
The saint asked for a glass of water.C
The saint wanted a glass of water from his followers.D
The saint asked his followers to brought him a glass of water.Question 1089
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. Somebody hit the beggar with a stone.
A
The beggar was hit with a stone.B
The beggar was hurt by a stone.C
The beggar is hit by a stone.D
The beggar hit with a stone.Question 1090
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The debate P : on allowing euthanasia to Q : protect the dignity of patients in a R : vegetative state has become a key question
A
PRQB
RPQC
QRPD
PQRQuestion 1091
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Anile
A
SenileB
YoungC
FoolishD
SoftQuestion 1092
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Thwart
A
StopB
HinderC
BalkD
AssistQuestion 1093
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Insolent
A
ShyB
SorrowfulC
HappyD
RudeQuestion 1094
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Supercilious
A
ModestB
SociableC
ArrogantD
RationalQuestion 1095
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 purpose of life is not to simply survive, but to discover ______fulfillment.
A
InnerB
OuterC
OutmostD
TopQuestion 1096
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. I ______ successful, I just know it.
A
Would beB
Will beC
May beD
Can beQuestion 1097
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'. Nivedita’s love for everything Indian (1)/ was eloquently demonstrated in her serve of tea to Lady Minto, (2)/ who was on a visit to the Dakshineshwar temple. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1098
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 Taj Mahal can be (1)/ called jewel (2)/ of the nation. (3)/ No error
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1099
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
intellijentB
intelligentC
inteligentD
intelijentQuestion 1100
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. So apart from having A- colleagues would go out for tea at periodic intervals B- the routine coffee served C- from the cafeteria my
A
BACB
BCAC
ACBD
ABC