SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1451
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 cook almost every day, but even the thought of producing that quantum of food (daunt) for me.

A
is daunting
B
was daunted
C
has daunting
D
no improvement
Question 1452
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". He had had a short illness, there (had been) a brief time of acute suffering, then all was over.

A
have been
B
have being
C
had being
D
no improvement
Question 1453
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 brings bad luck

A
Felicitous
B
Adventitious
C
Jinx
D
Providential
Question 1454
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

A
Splotch
B
Smudge
C
Graffiti
D
Streak
Question 1455
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Pedal to the metal

A
Build something big by yourself.
B
Add more protection to an already strong shield.
C
To drive very fast.
D
Push a person to perform to its extreme.
Question 1456
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Tongue in cheek

A
In an ironic or insincere way.
B
Being practical.
C
Stop yourself from saying something hurtful.
D
Be gutsy and speak the unpleasant truth.
Question 1457
Comprehension

Which of the following should be filled at (3) as per the context of the passage from the given options?

A
depreciate
B
depreciated
C
depreciates
D
depreciation
Question 1458
Comprehension

Which of the following should be filled at (2) as per the context of the passage from the given options?

A
inside
B
inner
C
onto
D
into
Question 1459
Comprehension

Which of the following should be filled at (1) as per the context of the passage from the given options?

A
without
B
within
C
withheld
D
withdrew
Question 1460
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
Gorrilla
B
Guerrilla
C
Geurial
D
Guirilaa
Question 1461
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. She said to me, “I like your smartphone .”

A
She told me that she liked my smartphone.
B
She liked my smartphone.
C
She said that she like my smartphone.
D
My smartphone was liked by her.
Question 1462
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 dislikes my hobby.

A
My hobby is disliked by her.
B
My hobby was disliked by her.
C
Disliked by her was my hobby.
D
My hobby will be disliked by her.
Question 1463
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Echolocating bats P: emit sounds in patterns that Q : and constant-frequency (CF) signals R: contain both frequency-modulated (FM)

A
RPQ
B
PRQ
C
RQP
D
QRP
Question 1464
Comprehension

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

A
Intolerant
B
Extremist
C
Racist
D
Liberal
Question 1465
Comprehension

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

A
Routine
B
Unconventional
C
Formal
D
Correct
Question 1466
Comprehension

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

A
Realise
B
Testimony
C
Buzz
D
Declare
Question 1467
Comprehension

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

A
Indifference
B
Revulsion
C
Disgust
D
Fondness
Question 1468
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. With her ______ the gate, you cannot ignore the issue any further.

A
at
B
nearby
C
into
D
towards
Question 1469
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 is ______ to Meera for his actions.

A
accountable
B
careful
C
faithful
D
liable
Question 1470
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'. One hesitate to offer an interpretation of (1)/ such an oracular pronouncement as (2)/ the reader may have his own understanding of it. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1471
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'. We are what our thoughts (1)/ have made us; (2)/ so took care about what you think. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1472
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’. We can make donations to NGOs (1)/that are engaged in planting trees, (2)/or in anyway work towards saving the environment. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1473
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’. More then the problem, (1)/it’s my reaction to the problem (2)/that creates chaos in my life. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1474
Comprehension

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

A
gimmic
B
gimick
C
gimmick
D
gimic
Question 1475
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. They were quite A- I was fluent in English B- fascinated, and were quick to C- remark that they were surprised

A
BAC
B
ACB
C
BCA
D
ABC