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 biggerB
the bigC
the biggestD
a biggestQuestion 827
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Comic
A
NativeB
CostlyC
TragicD
EmptyQuestion 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
recededB
escalatedC
expandedD
intensifiedQuestion 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
ADCBB
DABCC
CBADD
ACBDQuestion 830
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Easily provoked
A
InvincibleB
IrascibleC
IridescentD
IrrationalQuestion 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 outB
wait for try outC
waited to tryD
wait to try outQuestion 832
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Funny stories made me and my brother_________.
A
consciousB
determinedC
gigglyD
grittyQuestion 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
InflexibleB
VariableC
OrderlyD
IrrelevantQuestion 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
WithdrawB
Spoil careful plansC
Consider unsatisfactoryD
To be offendedQuestion 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 meetingB
this weekendC
in ChicagoD
They attendQuestion 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
ConvergentB
DeviantC
CynicalD
LogicalQuestion 839
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
CertificateB
ChannelC
ChampeonD
ChallengeQuestion 840
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
TrystB
YogurtC
SerreneD
ShopaholicQuestion 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
SquandererB
SpendthriftC
PacifistD
PhilanthropistQuestion 842
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Pocket an insult
A
Insult someone stronglyB
Endure insult and protestC
Tolerate insult without protestD
Rebel against insultQuestion 843
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Settlers _________ a new colony in the early 18th century.
A
fixedB
extendedC
establishedD
entrenchedQuestion 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 backB
Looking to your laurelsC
A black sheepD
Every cloud has a silver liningQuestion 845
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
HilariousB
DemolishC
MagnificientD
GargantuanQuestion 846
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
appreciateB
achieveC
prevailD
valueQuestion 847
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate opton to fill in blank number 2.
A
despiteB
even thoughC
althoughD
in spiteQuestion 848
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
establishedB
stoodC
erectedD
edifiedQuestion 849
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
furrowB
trenchC
jutD
lineQuestion 850
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
sequencedB
linedC
queuedD
furnished