SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1351
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'. The art of movement (has been), in complicated ways, culture-driven.
A
have beenB
is beenC
was beenD
no improvementQuestion 1352
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'. Cyclones (was identified) by the year of their occurrence, and remembered for the devastation they caused.
A
is identifiedB
were identifyC
were identifiedD
no improvementQuestion 1353
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Portray in words
A
EnsconceB
DepictC
VeilD
ObscureQuestion 1354
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Extreme self-confidence or audacity
A
PetrifiedB
AbashedC
SkittishD
ChutzpahQuestion 1355
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Never-never land
A
An imaginary utopian place or situation.B
A place that is worse than hell.C
A place that you know that you will never be able to visit.D
A popular place about which you have heard such stories that you would not like to go there.Question 1356
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Kitty-corner
A
Favourite place of cats.B
A place where ladies meet to party.C
A very small place.D
Things located diagonally opposite each other.Question 1357
Comprehension
more often than _________ the trigger for struggles
A
noB
noneC
notD
norQuestion 1358
Comprehension
Leaders usher _____________ organisational change,
A
ontoB
insideC
inD
asQuestion 1359
Comprehension
factors in the mix, _________ imbalance is created
A
anB
aC
theD
onlyQuestion 1360
Comprehension
multiple and varying ways. ___________, the leader
A
IronicallyB
IronyC
Ironical D
IronicQuestion 1361
Comprehension
as he is seemingly the most ‘______________’ one.
A
powerB
powerfullyC
powerfulD
poweringQuestion 1362
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
AuixiliaryB
AuxiliaryC
AuxiliarryD
AuixliaryQuestion 1363
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 lawyer said to them, “Call the witness.”
A
The lawyer asked for the witness.B
The witness be called by the lawyer.C
The lawyer called the witness.D
The lawyer commanded them to call the witness.Question 1364
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. The teacher should check the homework.
A
The homework should be checked by the teacher.B
The homework is checked by the teacher.C
The teacher is responsible for checking homework.D
The homework will be checked by the teacher.Question 1365
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The whole biosphere, like P : a chemically dynamic state Q : the individual organisms that R : live inside it, exists in
A
RQPB
QRPC
QPRD
PQRQuestion 1366
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Objective
A
FairB
DetachedC
StraightD
PrejudicedQuestion 1367
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word. Guile
A
ClevernessB
SuspiciousC
DishonestyD
HonestyQuestion 1368
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Austerity
A
StrictB
MoistC
TolerantD
KindnessQuestion 1369
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Empirical
A
PracticalB
UnprovedC
HypotheticalD
TheoreticalQuestion 1370
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. Many lost dogs ______ been given back to their owners.
A
haveB
isC
hasD
wouldQuestion 1371
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. She does not agree, and ______ does Anita.
A
alsoB
evenC
neitherD
soQuestion 1372
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'. It is easy to fall victim (1)/ not only to those who may hurt or mistreats us, (2)/ but also to our own anger. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1373
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'. Each nation aspire to do well, (1)/ but there are glaring economical (2)/ inequalities among them. (3)/ No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1374
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
imparsonatorsB
impersonatersC
impersonatorsD
imparsonatersQuestion 1375
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. Contrast this with A-the attitude of the general B-public in the advanced C-countries towards senior citizens
A
ABCB
CBAC
CABD
BCA