SSC-CHSL 2017 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1476
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”. She thought she (have rediscovered) her real self after a long time.

A
had rediscovered
B
had rediscover
C
had rediscovering
D
no improvement
Question 1477
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”. A neem tree grew as a bonus on the side, raising its head high as if it wants (will peep) into my bedroom.

A
peep
B
peeped
C
to peep
D
no improvement
Question 1478
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law

A
Genial
B
Evict
C
Cordial
D
Convivial
Question 1479
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Of or connected with the sense of touch

A
Apperception
B
Eavesdrop
C
Tactile
D
Hark
Question 1480
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Run out of steam

A
Lose impetus or enthusiasm.
B
To keep going even after losing all energy.
C
Have no more funds to proceed any further.
D
Build interest as you go along.
Question 1481
Comprehension

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Lend me your ear

A
To politely ask for someone’s full attention.
B
Begging someone to listen to your grievances.
C
When nobody is willing to hear your side of the story.
D
Call someone for severe scolding.
Question 1482
Comprehension

Go away by _______ to some place where you

A
you
B
yourself
C
your
D
them
Question 1483
Comprehension

disturbed. _______ course, not always

A
For
B
Of
C
Off
D
From
Question 1484
Comprehension

this condition. _______ mind

A
No
B
Never
C
None
D
Not
Question 1485
Comprehension

conditions and _______ from the outer

A
impress
B
impression
C
impressions
D
impressed
Question 1486
Comprehension

All mental _______ is within you.

A
disturb
B
disturbance
C
disturbed
D
disturbs
Question 1487
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
Forceibly
B
Forciebly
C
Fourcibley
D
Forcibly
Question 1488
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 says, “I am playing tennis.”

A
She says that she will be playing tennis.
B
She said she are playing tennis.
C
She said she was playing tennis.
D
She says that she is playing tennis.
Question 1489
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. Who burned the food?

A
By who was this food burned?
B
By whom was that food burned?
C
By whom was the food burned?
D
By whom is this food burned?
Question 1490
Comprehension

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Ever since P : outbreaks have been an annual occurrence Q : Indian shores during the 2009 pandemic, R : the influenza virus H1N1 landed on

A
PQR
B
RPQ
C
QRP
D
RQP
Question 1491
Comprehension

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

A
Release
B
Confine
C
Detain
D
Commit
Question 1492
Comprehension

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

A
Aggressive
B
Agreeable
C
Noisy
D
Differ
Question 1493
Comprehension

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

A
Methodical
B
Penetrable
C
Random
D
Artful
Question 1494
Comprehension

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

A
Accuse
B
Relieve
C
Condemn
D
Exacerbate
Question 1495
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 must ______ a great time at her birthday party.

A
be having
B
has
C
be had
D
is having
Question 1496
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. Ignoring someone in pain is an ______ act.

A
immortal
B
aggravating
C
immoral
D
fecund
Question 1497
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’. Four famous Sikh shrines in Delhi will go green (1)/by employing solar energy (2)/to meet its daily power needs from April. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1498
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’. Cybercrime cases pose various kinds of (1)/challenges which requires strengthening of (2)/the institutional mechanism. (3)/No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1499
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'. The Kamleshwar reservoir in the sanctuary (1)/ is a best place (2)/ to see the marsh crocodile. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Question 1500
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'. The people of Orleans, while (1)/ they first saw her in their (2)/ city, thought she was an angel. (3)/ No error (4)

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4