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.
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Our planeB
arrived atC
the Mumbai airportD
at the right timeQuestion 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.
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to join health orientationB
classes beforeC
going for trekkingD
Everyone haveQuestion 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.
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It was noticedB
raised by the HeadmistressC
answered the questionsD
that he truthfulQuestion 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
occupiesB
haveC
hadD
occupyQuestion 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
aboutB
ofC
aD
manyQuestion 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.
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totalB
exactlyC
exactD
nearlyQuestion 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.
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inB
forC
suchD
asQuestion 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.
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speciesB
specieC
kindD
typeQuestion 585
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
ImprisonmentB
CondaminationC
IntermingledD
ConglomerateQuestion 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.
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thereB
thrilledC
heardD
journeyQuestion 587
Comprehension
Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A piece of cake
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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.
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on every pointB
from every pointC
of every pointD
at every pointQuestion 589
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Once bitten, thrice shy .
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never shyB
twice shyC
always shyD
once shyQuestion 590
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Under the weather
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To enjoy the weatherB
To feel secureC
To work against the weatherD
To feel unwellQuestion 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
lightB
lucentC
sparkleD
gleamQuestion 592
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Hypocrisy
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SincerityB
HarmC
DeceitD
TruthQuestion 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
selfishB
feebleC
eccentricD
dogmaticQuestion 594
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am scared of snakes; likewise, you are _______ of lizards.
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passionateB
criticalC
fondD
fearfulQuestion 595
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bliss
A
ConsecrationB
PleasureC
AvailD
GenesisQuestion 596
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The sun was shining bright and intense in the sky.
A
WeakB
SubtleC
MildD
StrongQuestion 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.
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her breakfast finished quicklyB
quickly her breakfast finishedC
finished her breakfast quicklyD
finished breakfast hers quicklyQuestion 598
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Attire
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HotelB
TheatreC
ParkD
DressQuestion 599
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The dog was agitated and bit the child.
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SteadyB
QuiescentC
NervelessD
SereneQuestion 600
Comprehension
Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment meaningfully. Writing can instill a number of emotions (as in a reader).
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within a readerB
instead a readerC
until a readerD
among a reader