SSC-CHSL 2024 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 626
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. A great / culture of hospitality of / the Spanish / is well-known.

A
the Spanish
B
culture of hospitality of
C
A great
D
is well-known
Question 627
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. After a while, / she look up / and saw that / it was getting dark.

A
and saw that
B
it was getting dark
C
she look up
D
After a while
Question 628
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. There was a gang of thieves spotted at our local bank, make sure to be careful.

A
at our local bank
B
There was a gang
C
make sure to be careful 
D
of thieves spotted
Question 629
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the given sentence by using the most appropriate verb. Alexa have being working as a teacher for five years now.

A
Alexa has been working as a teacher for five years now.
B
Alexa has being working as a teacher for five years now.
C
Alexa is being working as a teacher for five years now.
D
Alexa was being working as a teacher for five years now.
Question 630
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A
do not
B
cannot
C
hasn't
D
can
Question 631
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A
the
B
which
C
a
D
very
Question 632
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A
some
B
the
C
that
D
all
Question 633
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A
in
B
with
C
at
D
for
Question 634
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A
started
B
start
C
starting
D
starts
Question 635
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  Shantanu always buries his head in the sand whenever he explains his professional failures to his father.

A
hides from the truth
B
shows a blind eye against social issues
C
escapes from all the difficulties
D
blames the others for his mistakes
Question 636
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  The cat's entry into the store room was ________.

A
quiet
B
quite
C
cute
D
quit
Question 637
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  The _______ of the whale is 2 tonnes.

A
wait
B
weight
C
vet
D
wet
Question 638
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  Grasslands should not be foraged and some places are to be closed for grazing.

A
over-grazed and some areas should
B
cut and few areas
C
grazed and some places is
D
planted or
Question 639
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.  Things that do not come from the ground not safe to compost.

A
has not been safe
B
are not safe
C
is not safe
D
be not safe
Question 640
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.  He got medals time after time by following the instructions of his mentor.

A
Repeatedly
B
Twice
C
Rarely
D
Once
Question 641
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I quietly went out at the door into the veranda.

A
No substitution required
B
by
C
through
D
from
Question 642
Comprehension

Select the option with the correct spelling to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.  A natural clamity causing huge destruction and loss of life and property.

A
calamity
B
calaminty
C
calamaty
D
climanity
Question 643
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. We should not run after transient pleasures of the world.

A
Unnatural
B
Sinful
C
Permanent
D
Joyful
Question 644
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Luminous.

A
Radiant
B
Laborious
C
Luxurious
D
Amiable
Question 645
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.  Modest stores and welcoming residents populated the charming tiny town.

A
delightful
B
unpleasant
C
hideous
D
nasty
Question 646
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.  King Zheng is known to lead an army of a million armoured soldiers, a thousand chariots and ten thousand horses in his _______ to conquer the neighbouring kingdoms.

A
Mission
B
Kingdoms
C
Chariots
D
Thousand
Question 647
Comprehension

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.  In spring, the leaves are _______ green, whereas they appear _______ in autumn.

A
gleaming
B
luminous
C
dazzling
D
dull
Question 648
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.  It is the _______ route to reach Delhi.

A
lowest route
B
strongest route
C
quickest route
D
fastest route
Question 649
Comprehension

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.  Harry's behaviour was very _______ during his school days.

A
Excited
B
Polite
C
Dull
D
Curious
Question 650
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  Rectify.

A
Connect
B
Consider
C
Correct
D
Count