SSC CHSL 2021 11th August Shift 3 - English
Select the incorrectly spelt word.
- A.
irresistible
- B.
illegitimate
- C.
illegible
- D.
irepairable
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ReportIn the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
My tailor is made some very stylish dresses for me as well as for my daughter.
- A.
for my daughter
- B.
is made
- C.
very stylish dresses
- D.
for me as well as
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dime a dozen
- A.
common and so of little value
- B.
in great demand as not easily available
- C.
available only in bulk
- D.
not available everywhere
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
someone who runs away from justice
- A.
stowaway
- B.
cheat
- C.
fugitive
- D.
thief
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The government has opened many new centres of excellence to train teachers in conducting online classes ______.
- A.
effectively
- B.
hopefully
- C.
certainly
- D.
automatically
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives their correct order.
A. It is only after sunset that he satisfies his hunger and quenches his thirst.
B. In this way, by practicing self-restraint for one month in a year, he is able to lead a life of self-discipline in all matters for the rest of the year.
C. During the month of Ramzan, the believer abstains from food and drink in the daytime of his own free will.
D. Fasting is an exercise in self-discipline and is good for everyone.
- A.
DBCA
- B.
CDAB
- C.
CBDA
- D.
DCAB
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PRECIOUS
- A.
worthless
- B.
plentiful
- C.
ugly
- D.
costly
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
HAZARDOUS
- A.
uncaring
- B.
dangerous
- C.
smooth
- D.
predictable
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A red letter day
- A.
a day of fun and enjoyment
- B.
a day of horror
- C.
the worst day
- D.
a memorable day
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
It was the biggest jump in earnings for me and I was delighted.
- A.
was the bigger
- B.
is the big
- C.
has been the biggest
- D.
No substitution
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
These days, wherever district courts are functioning, hearings is limit to urgent matters.
- A.
hearings are limited
- B.
hearing is limit
- C.
No substitution
- D.
hearings were limited
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives their correct order.
A. According to sources, one of the degrees will have to be in the regular mode and the other either in open and distance learning or online mode.
B. In a move to improve students’ career prospects, the University Grants Commission has approved the proposal to allow them to pursue two degree programmes at the same time.
C. A committee formed under the UGC vice chairperson worked on the proposal based on feedback from the public.
D. Once the guidelines are notified, a student studying in a university will be able to pursue another degree programme simultaneously.
- A.
DBAC
- B.
BCDA
- C.
ABDC
- D.
CBAD
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
allert
- B.
allegation
- C.
alliteration
- D.
almighty
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
POLLUTE
- A.
ridicule
- B.
contaminate
- C.
destroy
- D.
condemn
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The counsellor gave very good advice to the students.
- A.
Very good advice to the students has been given by the counsellor.
- B.
Very good advice to the students had been given by the counsellor.
- C.
Very good advice is given to the students by the counsellor.
- D.
Very good advice was given to the students by the counsellor.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mother said to me, “Enjoy your vacation with your friends.”
- A.
Mother told me to enjoy my vacation with my friends.
- B.
Mother asked me to enjoyed my vacation with my friends.
- C.
Mother told me that you should enjoy your vacation with your friends.
- D.
Mother told me that I will enjoy my vacation with my friends.
In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
The manager said that Rahul does not wants to go to Mumbai for the new project.
- A.
does not wants
- B.
for the new project
- C.
said that
- D.
to go to
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The jail ______ have started yoga and meditation classes for the inmates.
- A.
residents
- B.
people
- C.
workers
- D.
authorities
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Infallible
- A.
Faulty
- B.
Unfailing
- C.
Dependable
- D.
Reliable
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A place where a dead person's body is burnt.
- A.
crematorium
- B.
graveyard
- C.
basement
- D.
dungeon
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:
As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the (3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4) ______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
- A.
crossed
- B.
crosses
- C.
is crossing
- D.
was crossed
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
- A.
failure
- B.
loss
- C.
death
- D.
passing
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
- A.
construction
- B.
destruction
- C.
extinction
- D.
creation
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
- A.
have
- B.
are
- C.
was
- D.
is
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
- A.
abundant
- B.
much
- C.
several
- D.
differing