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 ofD
nobody will wearQuestion 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 isB
When itC
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
twoB
aC
anD
theQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A
gainedB
gainsC
gainD
to gainQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A
roarsB
roarC
roaredD
roaringQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A
usB
himC
themD
herQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
A
beingB
isC
beenD
beQuestion 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 potsB
knock inside a tower of potsC
knock away a tower of potsD
knock over a tower of potsQuestion 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
hurdB
dutieC
comitteeD
negligentQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cost an arm and a leg
A
To be very expensiveB
To be inexpensiveC
To be moderately pricedD
To be affordableQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Titanic
A
DeepB
DisastrousC
HugeD
AttractiveQuestion 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 awayB
ran overC
No improvement requiredD
ran out ofQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Prajakta is a very vain girl.
A
HumbleB
HonourableC
HopefulD
HonestQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. Mothers have great animosity for their children.
A
affectationB
absurdityC
affectionD
abasementQuestion 92
Comprehension
Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. A boisterous horse must have a rough bridle.
A
BouncyB
CalmC
RowdyD
LoudQuestion 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
confirmB
proveC
accomplishD
demonstrateQuestion 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 wildernessB
TenterhooksC
Rift in the luteD
Hair breadthQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fasten
A
UndoB
BoltC
DetachD
LoosenQuestion 96
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Ralph’s condition worsened in the hospital.
A
ScaledB
TraversedC
ImprovedD
ChangedQuestion 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
religiuosB
preciousC
carefullyD
decoratedQuestion 98
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The CEO's decision to cut benefits was a __________ move.
A
laboriousB
rigorousC
harshD
humorousQuestion 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
FoxyB
ShadyC
FuturisticD
TruthfulQuestion 100
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Stingy
A
GenerousB
DeceitfulC
LasciviousD
Humorous