SSC-CHSL 2017 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 151
Comprehension
In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ImpovarishB
ImmpoverishC
ImpoverishD
ImmpovarishQuestion 152
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. So he decided he A - people, hopefully, none B - better place with fewer C - would go far away, to a
A
CBAB
CABC
BCAD
BACQuestion 153
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 joy of (cook) a meal with freshly grown herbs was boundless.
A
CookedB
CookingC
CooksD
No improvementQuestion 154
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". Humongous changes (has occurred) in the last two decades.
A
Have occurredB
Have occurC
Have occurringD
No improvementQuestion 155
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Praise highly in speech or writing
A
ChideB
EulogizeC
ChastiseD
ReprimandQuestion 156
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Become liquid, typically during decomposition
A
DeliquesceB
PetrifyC
CohereD
AnnealQuestion 157
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Drive someone up the wall
A
To help someone achieve successB
To overcome an obstacle by going over itC
To close someone's path of escape.D
Make someone very irritated or angry.Question 158
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Ask for trouble
A
Act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties.B
Be the self appointed guardian of your neighbourhood.C
A clumsy person who keeps making mistakes.D
A person who has no work is bound to create trouble for others.Question 159
Comprehension
He should be _______ enough with their
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FamiliarB
FamiliarlyC
FamiliarnessD
FamiliarityQuestion 160
Comprehension
he must know _______ skill and what level
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WhenB
WhichC
WhileD
WhoQuestion 161
Comprehension
understand _______ transformational technical skills
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AboutB
AtC
AmongD
UponQuestion 162
Comprehension
a computer is, _______ instance, a technical skill
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OfB
FromC
AtD
ForQuestion 163
Comprehension
Technical skill _______ to the ability
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RefersB
ReferC
ReferenceD
ReferredQuestion 164
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
CulleagueB
ColeagueC
ColleagueD
ColleegueQuestion 165
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. He said, “The dog died in the night.”
A
He inform about the dog’s death.B
He says dog died in the nightC
The dog had died in the night, he said.D
He said that the dog had died in the night.Question 166
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. Why did your mother write such a book?
A
Why was such a book written by your mother?B
Why is such a book written by your mother?C
Why your mother wrote such a book?D
Why was such a book wrote by your mother?Question 167
Comprehension
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The existence of P : can be traced back to Q : mammals on the earth R : at least the Triassic time
A
QRPB
PRQC
PQRD
QPRQuestion 168
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Celestial
A
HeavenlyB
BlessedC
HellishD
HolyQuestion 169
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Grumpy
A
CrossB
DiseasedC
IrritableD
PleasantQuestion 170
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Allay
A
RelieveB
UnderstandC
IncreaseD
AnnoyQuestion 171
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Grudging
A
EnviousB
FavouringC
GenerousD
ContentedQuestion 172
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. We ________ peace in our fast-escalating technological careers and lifestyle without creating that beautiful notion of love-based emotions
A
SeekB
BleakC
MeekD
GeekQuestion 173
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. Sita felt obligated to ______ Geeta
A
CryB
DecideC
GiveD
InformQuestion 174
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 long-term capital gains on listed securities (1)/and the dividend tax on equity mutual funds are the right steps (2)/to generate resources required for drive demand in rural India. (3)/No error (4)
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1B
2C
3D
4Question 175
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'. I seen (1)/that it (2)/is getting dark. (3)/No error (4)
A
1B
2C
3D
4