SSC-CHSL 2021 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 1026
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
InterpretationB
TremendousC
PersistentD
PronounciationQuestion 1027
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. To think that a computer would one day replace a book is indeed unthinkable and far fetched. B. The thoughts and ideas contained in a book are immortal like Tulsidas’ Ram Charitra Manas, Ved Vyas’ Mahabharata, The Bible and many other religious and literary works like Shakespeare’s plays etc. C. On the other hand a computer is but a machine, that at best can visually display the contents of a specific book. D. A good book in the words of John Milton “is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up to a purpose to a life beyond life."
A
BDACB
DBCAC
ABDCD
DCBAQuestion 1028
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word. Shanu’s inquisitive mind could not / accept the seemingly ingenous reply / of the man and he resolved to solve the mystery / to mitigate the pain of the old couple.
A
of the man and he resolved to solve the mysteryB
accept the seemingly ingenous replyC
Shanu’s inquisitive mind could not D
to mitigate the pain of the old couple Question 1029
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
CommitteeB
DevelopC
ReferanceD
BeginningQuestion 1030
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The newspaper dedicated a report giving the news of the death and details about the life of the deceased.
A
EditorialB
IllustrationC
ObituaryD
ForecastQuestion 1031
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A pause between the acts of a play
A
InterludeB
InterlineC
InterlaceD
InterlinkQuestion 1032
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Face up to
A
Look into faceB
PersonallyC
Alter the face ofD
To accept a difficult situationQuestion 1033
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error The perception / of success / vary / from person to person.
A
The perceptionB
varyC
of successD
from person to personQuestion 1034
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Eccentric
A
QueerB
ExcellentC
CommonD
CharmingQuestion 1035
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AccessoriesB
DominantC
PampletD
PoliticianQuestion 1036
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The team members seem to be running around in circles .
A
To be very active but with few resultsB
To be extremely successfulC
Hardly any time to breathe D
Very dynamic and hardworking Question 1037
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An instrument for detecting an earthquake
A
ElectrographB
SeismographC
SpectrographD
MagnetographQuestion 1038
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hale and hearty
A
Clumsy and calmB
Angry but happyC
Weak and illD
Strong and healthyQuestion 1039
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Fall back or sink again (into a worse state after an improvement)
A
RekindleB
ReiterateC
RelayedD
RelapseQuestion 1040
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Ludicrous
A
IntuitiveB
CrazyC
AstuteD
IntrinsicQuestion 1041
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. Fiona enquired whether I had gone to school on Tuesday
A
“Had you been going to school on Tuesday?” Fiona asked me.B
“Where are you going on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me. C
“Did you go to school on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me. D
“Are you gone to school on Tuesday? Fiona enquired. Question 1042
Comprehension
Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of – jeopardy?
A
leaveB
relativeC
safetyD
reluctantQuestion 1043
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He didn’t / called me / in the / last week
A
in theB
He didn’tC
called me D
last week Question 1044
Comprehension
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He invited me to his place yesterday.
A
I invited to his place yesterday. B
I was invited. C
I was invited by him to his place yesterday. D
To his place I was invited yesterday. Question 1045
Comprehension
Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. The wind________ so powerfully that the door closed.
A
blewB
bluesC
blueD
blowQuestion 1046
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
overB
beyondC
acrossD
aroundQuestion 1047
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
fractionsB
ingredientsC
componentsD
fragmentsQuestion 1048
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
plansB
coursesC
meansD
waysQuestion 1049
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
A
causeB
sourceC
originD
MotiveQuestion 1050
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
surpriseB
wondersC
compassionD
sensation