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 reports
B
Were reported
C
Is reported
D
No improvement
Question 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
Uplift
B
Uplifts
C
Uplifting
D
No improvement
Question 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
Vile
B
Charismatic
C
Offensive
D
Odious
Question 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
Clement
B
Magnanimous
C
Complaisant
D
Bigot
Question 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
Democracy
B
Democrat
C
Democrats
D
Democratic
Question 1083
Comprehension

subjects as varied ________ applied ethics,

A
As
B
Like
C
Same
D
Such
Question 1084
Comprehension

society and the ______________ of teaching pedagogy,

A
Effective
B
Effectively
C
Effectiveness
D
Effectives
Question 1085
Comprehension

dynamic, together _________ the constant pressure

A
At
B
From
C
Into
D
With
Question 1086
Comprehension

Teachers ____________ the country require proper training

A
Cross
B
Over
C
Beyond
D
Across
Question 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
Maineveer
B
Maneuver
C
Maneover
D
Manever
Question 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
PRQ
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
PQR
Question 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
Senile
B
Young
C
Foolish
D
Soft
Question 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
Stop
B
Hinder
C
Balk
D
Assist
Question 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
Shy
B
Sorrowful
C
Happy
D
Rude
Question 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
Modest
B
Sociable
C
Arrogant
D
Rational
Question 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
Inner
B
Outer
C
Outmost
D
Top
Question 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 be
B
Will be
C
May be
D
Can be
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 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
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1099
Comprehension

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

A
intellijent
B
intelligent
C
inteligent
D
intelijent
Question 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
BAC
B
BCA
C
ACB
D
ABC