SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1176
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 (have been) a very good girl.
A
has beenB
is beenC
have beingD
no improvementQuestion 1177
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'. There was hardly any traffic and my father told us the history of the place we (is trekking) to.
A
was trekkingB
were trekkingC
were trekD
no improvementQuestion 1178
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
A
RobustB
TenaciousC
VulnerableD
StoutQuestion 1179
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A stately or impressive building housing a tomb or group of tombs
A
MausoleumB
ShantyC
HovelD
TepeeQuestion 1180
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Bend over backwards
A
Use unfair means to succeed.B
Make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful.C
Lose self respect to please others.D
To step back from an unpleasant situation.Question 1181
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A cold fish
A
Someone who seems unfriendly and who does not share his feelings.B
Something valuable preserved for a long time.C
A lost business opportunity.D
A fish which can survive in freezing water.Question 1182
Comprehension
But there is _____________ reason to worry
A
noneB
neitherC
norD
noQuestion 1183
Comprehension
social media. ___________ is also crowd-sourced
A
CreativityB
CreativeC
CreationD
CreateQuestion 1184
Comprehension
take birth _________ die every minute.
A
norB
andC
forD
neitherQuestion 1185
Comprehension
emerge in art, ________ and literature
A
musicallyB
musicianC
musicalD
musicQuestion 1186
Comprehension
self-selection ____________ be the best
A
sinceB
untilC
mayD
whetherQuestion 1187
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
AccommodateB
AcommodateC
AccomodateD
AccomeodateQuestion 1188
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. “Is it snowing?” she asked.
A
She asked whether the snow has started.B
She inquired about the snow.C
She ask whether it was snowing.D
She asked if it was snowing.Question 1189
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. He ate pizza ravenously.
A
Pizza is eaten by him.B
Pizza was eaten ravenously by him.C
Pizza was ate ravenously by him.D
Pizza ate ravenously by him.Question 1190
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The majority of P : during the general elections Q : highly educated Indians R : do not vote
A
RPQB
PRQC
PQRD
QRPQuestion 1191
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word. Scholarly
A
LearnedB
IgnorantC
CulturedD
TrainedQuestion 1192
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Baffling
A
PuzzlingB
UnclearC
MystifyingD
ComprehensibleQuestion 1193
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Monolithic
A
HugeB
WrittenC
MinuteD
CrampedQuestion 1194
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Devoid
A
EmptyB
CompleteC
SufficientD
HappyQuestion 1195
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 mind gives man the ability to understand, think and feel and is the ______ of the soul.
A
InnovationB
TemptationC
InventionD
ManifestationQuestion 1196
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. Everyone is mad ______ each other.
A
toB
forC
towardsD
atQuestion 1197
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 British Council has brought the Museum of the Moon to India (1)/ to mark the last phase of the UK-India Year of Culture (2)/ and 70 year of the British Council in India. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1198
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 bell rung (1)/ while I (2)/ was brushing my teeth. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1199
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. What makes this "victory" P-even more surprising was Q-the complete asymmetry of R-the two sides involved
A
QRPB
RPQC
PRQD
PQRQuestion 1200
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'. He has seen (A)/ some bad days (B) / but now he is well off. (C)/ No error(D)
A
1B
2C
3D
4