SSC-CHSL 2024 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 676
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Since childhood, Monty / ate his food / fast and he / will not change.

A
Since childhood, Monty
B
fast and he
C
will not change
D
ate his food
Question 677
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. After your insistence, / my sister / checked / a mailbox again.

A
a mailbox again
B
After your insistence,
C
my sister
D
checked
Question 678
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. In order to connect / these themes to a wider / historical context, Rahul go / beyond aesthetic analysis. 

A
these themes to a wider
B
historical context, Rahul go
C
In order to connect
D
beyond aesthetic analysis
Question 679
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error. (A)It is sad / (B) that you / (C) are believing / (D) in superstitious rituals.

A
B
B
C
C
D
D
A
Question 680
Comprehension

Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought.  Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

A
frustrating
B
exciting
C
interesting
D
surprising
Question 681
Comprehension

Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought.  Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

A
wandering
B
interesting
C
tiring
D
worrying
Question 682
Comprehension

Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought.  Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

A
enhance
B
commit
C
discover
D
convince
Question 683
Comprehension

Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought.  Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

A
attempt
B
imagine
C
announce
D
lead
Question 684
Comprehension

Comprehension In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought.  Sub Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

A
focussed
B
joyful
C
cautious
D
dazzling
Question 685
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill the blank in the given situation. They were waiting for their family members who were returning from a pilgrimage. Therefore, they were ____________ on the platform.

A
playing a joke
B
rolling up their sleeves
C
running behind time
D
pacing up and down
Question 686
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. The removal of ‘petty’ restrictions has made life easier.

A
Big
B
Large
C
Consequential
D
Small
Question 687
Comprehension

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence. She decided to file a complaint with HR after being 'harrasad' by her supervisor for several weeks.

A
harased
B
harassed
C
harrasd
D
harrasssd
Question 688
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. This newly arisen evidence ‘could have proved’ to finally put the culprit behind bars.

A
is proof
B
can be proven
C
could have been proven
D
can proof
Question 689
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am doubtful about his story, though you seem to be __________.

A
pleasant
B
convinced
C
regretting
D
uncertain
Question 690
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. We shall rehearse thrice before the final performance ‘at least we make errors’ in the dialogues.

A
can we make errors
B
lest we make errors
C
but we make errors
D
for we make errors
Question 691
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The government is planning to ‘abolish’ child care leave for female employees.

A
Eradicate
B
Ensure
C
Establish
D
Encourage
Question 692
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Genuine
B
Appraisal
C
Definate
D
Stretch
Question 693
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Seema has a dominating nature, so she wants to __________ of everything in her life.

A
keep record
B
keep touch
C
keep calm
D
keep control
Question 694
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. Manish told Rounak ‘ time and again’ the ill consequences of his habit of being late to the college.

A
Hardly ever
B
At intervals
C
Repeatedly
D
Not often
Question 695
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence. They studied ‘during’ three hours.

A
for
B
from
C
by
D
at
Question 696
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  Powerful

A
Impotent
B
Wild
C
Strong
D
Manly
Question 697
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence. Because the politician made a ‘candid’ speech, he earned the respect of the voters.

A
Deceitful
B
Reckless
C
Reticent
D
Prudent
Question 698
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.  Estimate

A
Profit
B
Appropriate
C
Verify
D
Evaluate
Question 699
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.  Innovate

A
Solve
B
Invent
C
Copy
D
Finance
Question 700
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’ If you ‘give away’ smoking, your health will improve.

A
give off
B
give out
C
No substitution required
D
give up