SSC-CHSL 2024 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 76
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Throw of / the old shoes; / nobody will wear / them now.

A
the old shoes;
B
them now.
C
Throw of
D
nobody will wear
Question 77
Comprehension

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When it / come to football, / my brother is / an addict.

A
my brother is
B
When it
C
an addict.
D
come to football,
Question 78
Comprehension

Select the option with the correct use of article(s).

A
I was rude to him when I was in the fit of rage.
B
I was rude to him when I was in fit of rage.
C
I was rude to him when I was in an fit of rage.
D
I was rude to him when I was in a fit of rage.
Question 79
Comprehension

Select the option with the correct use of present tense.

A
She has spend all her money on make-up in order to look beautiful.
B
She spended all her money on make-up in order to look beautiful.
C
She had spend all her money on make-up in order to look beautiful.
D
She spends all her money on make-up in order to look beautiful.
Question 80
Comprehension

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

A
two
B
a
C
an
D
the
Question 81
Comprehension

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

A
gained
B
gains
C
gain
D
to gain
Question 82
Comprehension

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

A
roars
B
roar
C
roared
D
roaring
Question 83
Comprehension

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

A
us
B
him
C
them
D
her
Question 84
Comprehension

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

A
being
B
is
C
been
D
be
Question 85
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Sonam’s cat used to chase the mouse into the kitchen and knock through a tower of pots and pans.

A
knock out a tower of pots
B
knock inside a tower of pots
C
knock away a tower of pots
D
knock over a tower of pots
Question 86
Comprehension

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. The committee heard that he had been negliegent in his duty.

A
hurd
B
dutie
C
comittee
D
negligent
Question 87
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cost an arm and a leg

A
To be very expensive
B
To be inexpensive
C
To be moderately priced
D
To be affordable
Question 88
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Titanic

A
Deep
B
Disastrous
C
Huge
D
Attractive
Question 89
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 improvement required’. I am so glad that I ran into you on the way.

A
ran away
B
ran over
C
No improvement required
D
ran out of
Question 90
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Prajakta is a very vain girl.

A
Humble
B
Honourable
C
Hopeful
D
Honest
Question 91
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Mothers have great animosity for their children.

A
affectation
B
absurdity
C
affection
D
abasement
Question 92
Comprehension

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. A boisterous horse must have a rough bridle.

A
Bouncy
B
Calm
C
Rowdy
D
Loud
Question 93
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. This win could enhance to be a historic turning point in the fortunes of the team.

A
confirm
B
prove
C
accomplish
D
demonstrate
Question 94
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. The arrival of Pragati in the house brought disharmony among the family members.

A
A cry in the wilderness
B
Tenterhooks
C
Rift in the lute
D
Hair breadth
Question 95
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fasten

A
Undo
B
Bolt
C
Detach
D
Loosen
Question 96
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Ralph’s condition worsened in the hospital.

A
Scaled
B
Traversed
C
Improved
D
Changed
Question 97
Comprehension

There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word. The precious bookshelf was carefully decorated with religiuos books.

A
religiuos
B
precious
C
carefully
D
decorated
Question 98
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The CEO's decision to cut benefits was a __________ move.

A
laborious
B
rigorous
C
harsh
D
humorous
Question 99
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The organisation’s furtive actions must be taken into notice and dealt with accordingly.

A
Foxy
B
Shady
C
Futuristic
D
Truthful
Question 100
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Stingy

A
Generous
B
Deceitful
C
Lascivious
D
Humorous