SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 126
Comprehension

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

A
Coniferous
B
Coniferos
C
Coniferrous
D
Coniferros
Question 127
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 learnt he had A – spoke about yoga, slums, and Indian B – never been to India, yet he C – cinema with conviction

A
ACB
B
BAC
C
ABC
D
CBA
Question 128
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". Yes, amazing things (has happen) with the launch of the internet.

A
is happening 
B
had happened 
C
have happened 
D
no improvement 
Question 129
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 trick is in (keep) the flavours simple and fresh.

A
Keeping 
B
Keeps 
C
To Keep 
D
No Improvement 
Question 130
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Showing a lack of courage or confidence.

A
Tenacious
B
Indomitable
C
Timid
D
Gutsy
Question 131
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque

A
Idyllic
B
Abominable
C
Iota
D
Amiss
Question 132
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Make a scene

A
To perform beautifully in front of an audience
B
Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display
C
To narrate an elaborate false story
D
Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vivid
Question 133
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternative, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Be in force

A
To enjoy a short period of fame or power
B
In great strength or numbers
C
A hateful act done in a haste.
D
Be the current winner
Question 134
Comprehension

Defining _______, or maybe even doing.

A
Beautifully
B
Beauty
C
Beautiful
D
Beautify
Question 135
Comprehension

Space of ______, primarily in thought,

A
Liberty
B
Liberation
C
Liberties
D
Liberal
Question 136
Comprehension

We move ______ an incredible

A
Of
B
So
C
Into
D
For
Question 137
Comprehension

Perceive, think ______ reflect

A
But
B
Nor
C
And
D
So
Question 138
Comprehension

Ourselves to ______ movement fully

A
Understood
B
Understandable
C
Understandably
D
Understand
Question 139
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
Fluorescent
B
Floresecent
C
Floroscent
D
Flowrascent
Question 140
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. Rohan said, “I am going”.

A
Rohan had said he is gone.
B
Rohan is going
C
Rohan said that he is gone.
D
Rohan said that he was going.
Question 141
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. Someone has invited me to the cruise.

A
Someone has sent invitation to the cruise.
B
I had been invited to the cruise
C
I have been invited to the cruise.
D
I was invite to the cruise by somebody.
Question 142
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. The government should P: Provide health insurance Q: to buy their own R: for those unable

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
PRQ
Question 143
Comprehension

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

A
Formal 
B
Elegant 
C
Conventional 
D
Rough 
Question 144
Comprehension

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

A
Happy 
B
Excited 
C
Celebrating 
D
Sorrowful 
Question 145
Comprehension

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

A
True
B
Move
C
Select
D
Kill
Question 146
Comprehension

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

A
Impoverished
B
Worthwhile 
C
Useless 
D
Inconsiderable
Question 147
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. India is the second most populous country ______ the seventh-largest country by area in the world.

A
But 
B
However 
C
And 
D
while 
Question 148
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. Ramesh ______ into his own trap.

A
Falling 
B
Was Fall
C
Fell 
D
Fall Down 
Question 149
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’. This year, we were visited by the director of the Austrian Culture Forum, (1)/based on Delhi and together we all wanted (2)/to initiate an art festival in South India. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 150
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’. My best wishes (1)/are always (2)/with you. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4