SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1101
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'. My father (were standing) in the balcony, his face clenched in a storm of emotions.
A
was standingB
was standC
was stoodD
no improvementQuestion 1102
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'. Many countries and States (is debating) a ban on plastic bags or taxing their use.
A
are debatingB
are debatedC
is debatedD
no improvementQuestion 1103
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Carry out a task clumsily or incompetently
A
BungleB
AdeptC
AptD
AdroitQuestion 1104
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 moves stealthily about or loiters near a place with a view to committing a crime
A
ScrupulousB
ProwlerC
VeraciousD
UnfeignedQuestion 1105
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A lot on your plate
A
A greedy person will collect more food than he can eat.B
A hungry person will devour if presented with food.C
To have a large number of problems to deal with.D
To be an expert in multi-tasking.Question 1106
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Heave a sigh of relief
A
To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended.B
Be exhausted after a gruelling physical task.C
Get trapped in a tricky situation which you could have escaped easily.D
Feel sad that the good times have ended.Question 1107
Comprehension
servant dispense ___________ to the citizen.
A
justifyB
justlyC
justiceD
justifiesQuestion 1108
Comprehension
the sun shining ________ the whole earth.
A
forB
ofC
fromD
formQuestion 1109
Comprehension
square law __________ the earth in its
A
keepB
keepingC
keepsD
keptQuestion 1110
Comprehension
The universe is governed ________ law.
A
atB
toC
byD
soQuestion 1111
Comprehension
a few things are __________ to politicians.
A
rightB
leaveC
withD
leftQuestion 1112
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
PromounciationB
PrononciationC
PronunciationD
PronuncieationQuestion 1113
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 replied, “I cannot do so.”
A
He said he could not do so.B
He replied that he could not do so.C
He replied that he cannot did so.D
He replied that he could never do so.Question 1114
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. They selected the red car.
A
The red car is select.B
The red car is chosen by them.C
The red car by them is selected.D
The red car was selected by them.Question 1115
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Most of P: had urban backgrounds Q: Ministers of Japan R: the erstwhile Prime
A
QPRB
RQPC
PQRD
RPQQuestion 1116
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Analogous
A
SimilarB
ParallelC
RelatedD
DisagreeingQuestion 1117
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Delectation
A
SorrowB
DelightC
ElationD
RaptureQuestion 1118
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Levity
A
GravityB
FunninessC
BelovedD
BalefulQuestion 1119
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Consternation
A
DismayB
HappinessC
ComposureD
AssuranceQuestion 1120
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. God has created all human beings and ______ them with certain qualities.
A
disapprovedB
rejectedC
vestedD
uncoveredQuestion 1121
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. He has not submitted his assignment ______.
A
nowB
yetC
thenD
until thenQuestion 1122
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'. From the perspective of positive psychology, mental (1)/ health may include an individual's ability to create a balance (2)/ between life activities and efforts to achieve psychology resilience. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1123
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 few crowd (1)/ was not surprising (2)/ considering the publicity involved. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1124
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ConstituetB
IliterrateC
ConctituetD
ConstituteQuestion 1125
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. The smoke rises and A- chokes my apartment B- gets trapped in the C- tree-tops and
A
BACB
ACBC
BCAD
ABC