SSC-CHSL 2024 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 26
Comprehension
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. She always / likes to / show on / her wealth.
A
her wealth.B
she alwaysC
show onD
likes toQuestion 27
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Hard had she / thrown the basketball / when it fell / on the ground.
A
when it fellB
thrown the basketballC
on the groundD
Hard had sheQuestion 28
Comprehension
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. If it will rain tomorrow, I will stay at home .
A
I willB
If itC
will rainD
at homeQuestion 29
Comprehension
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC.
A
believed to be writtenB
Ramayana is an ancientC
around 500 BC to 100 BC.D
Sanskrit epic; it isQuestion 30
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A
sowedB
scatteredC
threwD
buriedQuestion 31
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
deepB
shallowC
groundedD
profoundQuestion 32
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
rootedB
mindedC
controlledD
droveQuestion 33
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
uprootedB
banishedC
evolvedD
collapsedQuestion 34
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
complicatedB
dissolvedC
unitedD
classifiedQuestion 35
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Defeat’ in the given sentence. The first battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, where Babur introduced canon warfare and was able to gain victory on Delhi and subjugated sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi.
A
subjugatedB
warfareC
gainD
victoryQuestion 36
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The committee deposed him from his office.
A
PromotedB
InteractedC
DemolishedD
SegregatedQuestion 37
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At one’s fingertips
A
To be unaware of somethingB
To have complete knowledgeC
Out of reachD
To take revengeQuestion 38
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Ria is liked by everyone as she is very amicable .
A
DangerousB
UnfriendlyC
StupidD
HatefulQuestion 39
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It took 4 hours straight to ___________ the deal with the regional company.
A
performB
getC
stopD
closeQuestion 40
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Teja followed his friend’s advice so now he is in deep water .
A
In dilemmaB
In good positionC
In troubleD
In deep thoughtsQuestion 41
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The road which connecting the two states is overcrowded.
A
connectsB
connectedC
has connectingD
have connectedQuestion 42
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Beautiful
A
StingyB
UglyC
SlimyD
PungentQuestion 43
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
AquireB
CongratulateC
CategoryD
HygieneQuestion 44
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Language interacts with all aspects of human life and society.
A
interminglesB
co-operatesC
interrelatesD
disconnectsQuestion 45
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and strenuous .
A
EasyB
DemandingC
LivelyD
IntenseQuestion 46
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence. Children should avoid giving out personal details online (which will) identify them or their location.
A
whichever canB
that couldC
which might leadD
what willQuestion 47
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Hospital for people with mental illnesses
A
AsylumB
ShelterC
DruggistD
HangarQuestion 48
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. As I have no time to discuss the points, so I wrote a email to her .
A
so I wrote a e-mail to herB
I wrote an email to herC
so I wrote an e-mail for herD
I write an email to herQuestion 49
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. A distinguished academecian, Amartya Sen has taught in India, Britain and the United States.
A
BritainB
TaughtC
DistinguishedD
AcademecianQuestion 50
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Resistance
A
ToleranceB
TendernessC
AwarenessD
Reliance