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
ConiferousB
ConiferosC
ConiferrousD
ConiferrosQuestion 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
ACBB
BACC
ABCD
CBAQuestion 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
TenaciousB
IndomitableC
TimidD
GutsyQuestion 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
IdyllicB
AbominableC
IotaD
AmissQuestion 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 audienceB
Make a public disturbance or excited emotional displayC
To narrate an elaborate false storyD
Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vividQuestion 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 powerB
In great strength or numbersC
A hateful act done in a haste.D
Be the current winnerQuestion 134
Comprehension
Defining _______, or maybe even doing.
A
BeautifullyB
BeautyC
BeautifulD
BeautifyQuestion 135
Comprehension
Space of ______, primarily in thought,
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LibertyB
LiberationC
LibertiesD
LiberalQuestion 136
Comprehension
We move ______ an incredible
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OfB
SoC
IntoD
ForQuestion 137
Comprehension
Perceive, think ______ reflect
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ButB
NorC
AndD
SoQuestion 138
Comprehension
Ourselves to ______ movement fully
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UnderstoodB
UnderstandableC
UnderstandablyD
UnderstandQuestion 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
FluorescentB
FloresecentC
FloroscentD
FlowrascentQuestion 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 goingC
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 cruiseC
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
PQRB
RPQC
QRPD
PRQQuestion 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
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TrueB
MoveC
SelectD
KillQuestion 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
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ImpoverishedB
Worthwhile C
Useless D
InconsiderableQuestion 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 FallC
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)
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1B
2C
3D
4Question 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
1B
2C
3D
4