SSC-CHSL 2024 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 501
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank.  He comes here _______

A
lately
B
quickly
C
formerly
D
daily
Question 502
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.  That day we reached late for the competition and even though the competition went on smooth, I felt bad about Shivani losing it.

A
I felt bad
B
the competition went on smooth
C
losing it
D
we reached late
Question 503
Comprehension

The sentence below contains errors. Select the option with the correct use of tenses.  I will revised my course at least three times before my final examination.

A
I will have revised my course at least three times before my final examination.
B
I must revised my course at least three times before my final examination.
C
I would revised my course at least three times before my final examination.
D
I will be revised my course at least three times since my final examination.
Question 504
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.  During winters, most of the trains are not running on time in North India.

A
on time in North India.
B
are not running
C
most of the trains
D
During winters,
Question 505
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

A
complex
B
fine
C
systematic
D
easy
Question 506
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

A
worry
B
uniformity
C
difficulty
D
diversity
Question 507
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

A
tactfully
B
easily
C
only
D
especially
Question 508
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

A
rejecting
B
polishing
C
focusing
D
accepting
Question 509
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

A
familiar
B
unequal
C
strange
D
unusual
Question 510
Comprehension

Which of the following idioms means ‘going to sleep’?

A
Break new grounds
B
Keep an ear to the ground
C
Hit the sack
D
Run around in circles
Question 511
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Agressive
B
Apparent
C
Skewed
D
Creator
Question 512
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.  Are today / a working day / or a / holiday?

A
a working day
B
or a
C
Are today
D
holiday
Question 513
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Despondency

A
Dejection
B
Satisfaction
C
Cheerfulness
D
Hopelessness
Question 514
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sell like hot cakes

A
Not bothering about money
B
Selling out quickly
C
Extremely hot and humid
D
Become very famous
Question 515
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.  They appointed him as the manager, as he was due for an promotion.

A
it's
B
a
C
No substitution required
D
next
Question 516
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.  His grandfather was quite grumpy .

A
Possible
B
Edible
C
Amiable
D
Tenable
Question 517
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Unintended
B
Apropriate
C
Amalgamate
D
Timorous
Question 518
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  MOROSE

A
Jovial
B
Hurried
C
Dramatic
D
Practical
Question 519
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  He hasn't ____ any attention to my miserable state.

A
gave
B
had
C
made
D
paid
Question 520
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.  The humble pupil sat on the floor with respect.

A
Corrupt
B
Proud
C
Capitalist
D
Sturdy
Question 521
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.  The setting sun turned the ____ (calm) ocean into a sea of gold.

A
volatile
B
placid
C
furtive
D
scattered
Question 522
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.  He is just jealous that he didn't get picked for the job.

A
envious
B
suspicious
C
greedy
D
spiteful
Question 523
Comprehension

Choose an appropriate word that can substitute the bracketed word and complete the sentence meaningfully.  What is the time (in) your watch?

A
on
B
with
C
by
D
into
Question 524
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.  She developing a remarkable resistance to cold and altitude.

A
developed
B
has develop
C
No substitution required
D
has been developing
Question 525
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.  It's very cheap to display wealth by donning gaudy dresses.

A
Cheap
B
Sober
C
Scanty
D
Ornate