SSC-CHSL 2024 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 576
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Our plane / arrived at / the Mumbai airport / at the right time.

A
Our plane
B
arrived at
C
the Mumbai airport
D
at the right time
Question 577
Comprehension

Identify the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the given options. This is the story of eight round planets, the few rocks in between, and some comets.

A
This is the story of eight round planets, few rocks in between, and some comets.
B
This is the story of eight round planets, a few rocks in between, and some comets.
C
This is a story of eight round planets, few rocks in between, and some comets.
D
This is story of eight round planets, few rocks in between, and some comets.
Question 578
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Everyone have/ to join health orientation/ classes before/ going for trekking.

A
to join health orientation
B
classes before
C
going for trekking
D
Everyone have
Question 579
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It was noticed / that he truthful / answered the questions / raised by the Headmistress.

A
It was noticed
B
raised by the Headmistress
C
answered the questions
D
that he truthful
Question 580
Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (1)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (2)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (3)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (4)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (5)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
occupies
B
have
C
had
D
occupy
Question 581
Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (1)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (2)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (3)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (4)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (5)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
about
B
of
C
a
D
many
Question 582
Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (1)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (2)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (3)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (4)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (5)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
total
B
exactly
C
exact
D
nearly
Question 583
Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (1)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (2)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (3)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (4)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (5)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
in
B
for
C
such
D
as
Question 584
Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. Our country, India, is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. With about 47,000 plant species, India (1)_____ tenth place in the world and fourth in Asia in plant diversity. There are (2)______ 15,000 flowering plants in India, which account for 6 per cent of the world’s (3)_____ number of flowering plants. The country has many non-flowering plants, (4)_____ as ferns, algae and fungi. India also has approximately 90,000 (5)____ of animals, as well as a rich variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
species
B
specie
C
kind
D
type
Question 585
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Imprisonment
B
Condamination
C
Intermingled
D
Conglomerate
Question 586
Comprehension

There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word. He was thrilled when he heard about there journey to wonderland.

A
there
B
thrilled
C
heard
D
journey
Question 587
Comprehension

Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A piece of cake

A
After months of practice, Emily performed her piano piece flawlessly during the concert.
B
The restaurant was crowded, but they found a table without any difficulty.
C
Despite the heavy rain, they managed to have a successful outdoor event.
D
The puzzle was so challenging that it took hours for Sam to solve it.
Question 588
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence. I consider that every matter must be considered in every point of view.

A
on every point
B
from every point
C
of every point
D
at every point
Question 589
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Once bitten, thrice shy .

A
never shy
B
twice shy
C
always shy
D
once shy
Question 590
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Under the weather

A
To enjoy the weather
B
To feel secure
C
To work against the weather
D
To feel unwell
Question 591
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I have observed that there is proper natural __________ even at 6 o'clock on summer mornings.

A
light
B
lucent
C
sparkle
D
gleam
Question 592
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Hypocrisy

A
Sincerity
B
Harm
C
Deceit
D
Truth
Question 593
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. Lewis was aggressive, _______ (normal), moody, and brilliantly clever.

A
selfish
B
feeble
C
eccentric
D
dogmatic
Question 594
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am scared of snakes; likewise, you are _______ of lizards.

A
passionate
B
critical
C
fond
D
fearful
Question 595
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bliss

A
Consecration
B
Pleasure
C
Avail
D
Genesis
Question 596
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The sun was shining bright and intense in the sky.

A
Weak
B
Subtle
C
Mild
D
Strong
Question 597
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She finished her quickly breakfast and rushed to school.

A
her breakfast finished quickly
B
quickly her breakfast finished
C
finished her breakfast quickly
D
finished breakfast hers quickly
Question 598
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Attire

A
Hotel
B
Theatre
C
Park
D
Dress
Question 599
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The dog was agitated and bit the child.

A
Steady
B
Quiescent
C
Nerveless
D
Serene
Question 600
Comprehension

Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment meaningfully. Writing can instill a number of emotions (as in a reader).

A
within a reader
B
instead a reader
C
until a reader
D
among a reader