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.
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is dauntingB
was dauntedC
has dauntingD
no improvementQuestion 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.
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have beenB
have beingC
had beingD
no improvementQuestion 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
FelicitousB
AdventitiousC
JinxD
ProvidentialQuestion 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
SplotchB
SmudgeC
GraffitiD
StreakQuestion 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
depreciateB
depreciatedC
depreciatesD
depreciationQuestion 1458
Comprehension
Which of the following should be filled at (2) as per the context of the passage from the given options?
A
insideB
innerC
ontoD
intoQuestion 1459
Comprehension
Which of the following should be filled at (1) as per the context of the passage from the given options?
A
withoutB
withinC
withheldD
withdrewQuestion 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
GorrillaB
GuerrillaC
GeurialD
GuirilaaQuestion 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
RPQB
PRQC
RQPD
QRPQuestion 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
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IntolerantB
ExtremistC
RacistD
LiberalQuestion 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
RoutineB
UnconventionalC
FormalD
CorrectQuestion 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
RealiseB
TestimonyC
BuzzD
DeclareQuestion 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
IndifferenceB
RevulsionC
DisgustD
FondnessQuestion 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.
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atB
nearbyC
intoD
towardsQuestion 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
accountableB
carefulC
faithfulD
liableQuestion 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4Question 1474
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
gimmicB
gimickC
gimmickD
gimicQuestion 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
BACB
ACBC
BCAD
ABC