SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1126
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'. You (will being surprised) to learn that some leading philosophers have supported immoral views.

A
will be surprised
B
will be surprise
C
will be surprising
D
no improvement
Question 1127
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'. I (had been) a unique case of slow learning.

A
has been
B
am been
C
had being
D
no improvement
Question 1128
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

A
Epitome
B
Abase
C
Libertine
D
Profligate
Question 1129
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Relating to or involved in crime

A
Chaste
B
Impeccant
C
Licit
D
Felonious
Question 1130
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Under the weather

A
Become a bit unpredictable like the weather.
B
Slightly unwell or in low spirits.
C
Feel optimistic simply because the weather is good.
D
Feel depressed because you expect bad weather.
Question 1131
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come to terms with something

A
To become friends with your opponents.
B
Accept that you are a loser even though you have potential.
C
Become unnecessarily depressed.
D
To gradually accept a sad situation.
Question 1132
Comprehension

we see does not ____________ our lives.

A
reflects
B
reflective
C
reflection
D
reflect
Question 1133
Comprehension

such a disparity _________ to the same effect

A
leads
B
led
C
leading
D
leaded
Question 1134
Comprehension

unsaid that often __________ pieces of ‘news’

A
this
B
that
C
the
D
these
Question 1135
Comprehension

that is wrong _________ the world.

A
at
B
to
C
with
D
into
Question 1136
Comprehension

and the world, ________ to the worst

A
nor
B
or
C
and
D
but
Question 1137
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
Maintenance
B
Maintainence
C
Maintanance
D
Mainteinance
Question 1138
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. The Queen was deeply affected, and said to the old woman, “What can I do for you?”

A
The Queen asked the old woman if she could do something for her.
B
The Queen was deeply affected and asked the old woman what she could do for her.
C
The Queen was deeply affected so she asked the old woman what her majesty could do for her.
D
The Queen asked the old woman if she could help her as she was deeply affected.
Question 1139
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. She handed him a bag.

A
A bag was hand to him.
B
A bag is handed by her.
C
A bag handed to him by her. 
D
A bag was handed to him by her. 
Question 1140
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. The orbital motion P: of the earth Q: uncertain rates R: can have

A
QPR
B
QRP
C
RQP
D
PRQ
Question 1141
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word. Cozen

A
Cheat
B
Catch
C
Burn
D
Honest
Question 1142
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Secede

A
Quit
B
Resign
C
Withdraw
D
Unite
Question 1143
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Jubilant

A
Happy
B
Aggressive
C
Ancient
D
Defeat
Question 1144
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Reprove

A
Praise
B
Laud
C
Scold
D
Commend
Question 1145
Comprehension

In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. We can never compare the importance ______ money with the importance of love.

A
for
B
with
C
of
D
about
Question 1146
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. Sapna ______ with all of the chocolates.

A
have ran
B
has been running
C
has run off
D
was run off
Question 1147
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'. Experts have predict that (A)/ within ten years ethanol will emerge (B)/ as the primary automatic fuel in the world. (C)/ No error (D)

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Question 1148
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'. She has a (1)/ kind eyes (2)/ with a beautiful face. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1149
Comprehension

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

A
Floundar
B
Flounder
C
Flaunder
D
Flaundar
Question 1150
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. I say a small A- prayer whenever I ring B- next assignment C- the doorbell to my

A
ABC
B
CBA
C
CAB
D
ACB