SSC-CHSL 2021 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 826
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The clock that we have in our town square is a big in the whole town

A
the bigger
B
the big
C
the biggest
D
a biggest
Question 827
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Comic

A
Native
B
Costly
C
Tragic
D
Empty
Question 828
Comprehension

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket. My fascination with Tyler's items____________(approached) into distant memories.

A
receded
B
escalated
C
expanded
D
intensified
Question 829
Comprehension

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. These carriers of bacteria and viruses cause many diseases like Yellow Fever, Malaria etc. so panchayats and municipalities are taking a lot of care to protect people from them. B. There are thousands of species of mosquitoes that are known to the people of the world. They mainly live in still water and other places where water is stored. C. Mosquitos are everywhere now. Villagers, as well as city dwellers are afraid of these small creatures. D. Usually, female and male mosquitoes take feed on plant’s or fruit honey, however female mosquitoes mostly suck the blood of humans.

A
ADCB
B
DABC
C
CBAD
D
ACBD
Question 830
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Easily provoked

A
Invincible
B
Irascible
C
Iridescent
D
Irrational
Question 831
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can be substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Mr. Pramod couldn't wait to trying out his new recipe.

A
waited to try out
B
wait for try out
C
waited to try
D
wait to try out
Question 832
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Funny stories made me and my brother_________.

A
conscious
B
determined
C
giggly
D
gritty
Question 833
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. I know her.

A
She is whom I know.
B
She is known to me.
C
She knows me.
D
I am known by her.
Question 834
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Uniform

A
Inflexible
B
Variable
C
Orderly
D
Irrelevant
Question 835
Comprehension

The given sentence contains an error in tense form. Identify the error and choose the option that correctly rectifies the error. Bakshi will going to call you later in the evening.

A
Bakshi was gone to call you later in the evening.
B
Bakshi will go to call you later in the evening.
C
Bakshi is going to call you later in the evening.
D
Bakshi goes to call you later in the evening.
Question 836
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Upset the apple-cart

A
Withdraw
B
Spoil careful plans
C
Consider unsatisfactory
D
To be offended
Question 837
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four-segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. They attend / a meeting / in Chicago / this weekend.

A
a meeting
B
this weekend
C
in Chicago
D
They attend
Question 838
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. His perverse  thoughts were by very disturbing so he decided to try seeing a therapist.

A
Convergent
B
Deviant
C
Cynical
D
Logical
Question 839
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Certificate
B
Channel
C
Champeon
D
Challenge
Question 840
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Tryst
B
Yogurt
C
Serrene
D
Shopaholic
Question 841
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The rich man was known all throughout the country for his noble deeds, kindness and as one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.

A
Squanderer
B
Spendthrift
C
Pacifist
D
Philanthropist
Question 842
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pocket an insult

A
Insult someone strongly
B
Endure insult and protest
C
Tolerate insult without protest
D
Rebel against insult
Question 843
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Settlers _________ a new colony in the early 18th century.

A
fixed
B
extended
C
established
D
entrenched
Question 844
Comprehension

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase. Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.

A
Stab someone in the back
B
Looking to your laurels
C
A black sheep
D
Every cloud has a silver lining
Question 845
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Hilarious
B
Demolish
C
Magnificient
D
Gargantuan
Question 846
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
appreciate
B
achieve
C
prevail
D
value
Question 847
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate opton to fill in blank number 2.

A
despite
B
even though
C
although
D
in spite
Question 848
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
established
B
stood
C
erected
D
edified
Question 849
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
furrow
B
trench
C
jut
D
line
Question 850
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
sequenced
B
lined
C
queued
D
furnished