SSC CHSL 2021 12th August Shift 3 - English
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Traditional
- A.
Earthly
- B.
Customary
- C.
Modern
- D.
Conventional
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ReportSelect the option which means the same as the group of words given.
A hunting weapon which comes back, used by Australian Aborigines
- A.
harpoon
- B.
cutlass
- C.
slingshot
- D.
boomerang
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
It would be / more better if / she sang / with an orchestra.
- A.
more better if
- B.
she sang
- C.
with an orchestra
- D.
It would be
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"Our teacher returned from Mumbai last month", she said.
- A.
She said that her teacher had returned from Mumbai the earlier month.
- B.
Her teacher returned from Mumbai last month, she said.
- C.
She said that their teacher had returned from Mumbai the previous month.
- D.
She said that her teacher had returned from Mumbai the previous month.
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
In the evening we water the plants.
- A.
The plants will be watered in the evening.
- B.
The plants are watered in the evening.
- C.
The plants have been watered in the evening.
- D.
The plants were watered in the evening.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Causing a strong dislike
- A.
Redundant
- B.
Repulsive
- C.
Hateful
- D.
Revealing
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’.
Mr. Sharma is kind as his father.
- A.
as kind as
- B.
No substitution
- C.
the kindest as
- D.
kinder as
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Not one’s cup of tea
- A.
Not absolutely true
- B.
Not according to one’s interest
- C.
Beyond one’s comprehension
- D.
Of no concern for someone
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. The man who had caught me was a dreadful sight.
B. Suddenly I was picked up, whirled through the air, and made to sit on a tombstone.
C. He was about forty years old, hard-faced and fierce.
D. I was only a child, and small for my age.
- A.
CBAD
- B.
BACD
- C.
DBAC
- D.
DCBA
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The whole area has been designed like a garden from Alice in Wonderland.
B. It’s about having fun and learning, too; all the activities help to explain the modern world of technology to the young visitors.
C. But ‘The World of Children’ isn’t just about playing games and having joy rides.
D. There are several different attractions in this vast area and there is a lot to see and do.
- A.
DACB
- B.
BCDA
- C.
CBDA
- D.
ADBC
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
rogue
- B.
rocket
- C.
rockiry
- D.
roaster
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Scientists all over the world are engaged in ______ how to find a vaccine for COVID-19.
- A.
researching
- B.
scrutinizing
- C.
investigating
- D.
inspecting
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
REPULSIVE
- A.
respectable
- B.
disgusting
- C.
attractive
- D.
agreeable
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 required'.
He won’t come to the party unless you will invite him personally.
- A.
would invite
- B.
invite
- C.
No substitution required
- D.
invited
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.
To cross one’s mind
- A.
To forget something
- B.
To put a thought away from one’s mind
- C.
To move from one idea to another
- D.
To think of something
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The marking of answer papers is ______ out by the course teacher.
- A.
done
- B.
carried
- C.
checked
- D.
crossed
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
BUOYANT
- A.
enthusiastic
- B.
lively
- C.
weighted
- D.
bouncy
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Terrible
- B.
Uprooted
- C.
Haunted
- D.
Tendansy
In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday leave behind a trail of devastation across a large area of the State.
- A.
leave behind
- B.
a trail of devastation
- C.
roared into West Bengal
- D.
across a large area
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Ban
- A.
Ascertain
- B.
Prohibit
- C.
Abandon
- D.
Band
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:
Every Monday, on his way back from work, Bepin Chaudhury would drop in at KaliCharan’s in New Market (1)______ books. Crime stories, ghost stories, and thrillers. (2)______ had to buy at least five at a time to last him (3)______ the week. He lived alone, was not a good mixer, had few (4)______ , and didn't like spending time in idle chat. Today, at KaliCharan's, Bepin Babu had a (5)______ that somebody was observing him from close quarters.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1.
- A.
buying
- B.
bought
- C.
to buy
- D.
buy
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2.
- A.
They
- B.
He
- C.
Him
- D.
She
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3.
- A.
within
- B.
through
- C.
across
- D.
by
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4.
- A.
friends
- B.
students
- C.
servants
- D.
followers
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5.
- A.
intuition
- B.
connotation
- C.
feeling
- D.
perception