SSC CHSL 24th May Shift 1 - English
Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
- A.
I was licking my lips for delicoius ice cream.
- B.
There was deleceous aroma coming from the kitchen.
- C.
My mother prepares delicious chocolate cakes.
- D.
Granny said that red apples are very dilicious.
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Nuptial
- B.
Decaffenated
- C.
Supplementary
- D.
Noticeable
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The lock has not yet been repaired by the locksmith.
- A.
The locksmith does not repairs the lock.
- B.
The locksmith has not repaired the lock yet.
- C.
The locksmith is not repairing the lock yet.
- D.
The locksmith had not repaired the lock till then.
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A fly on the wall
- A.
A vigilant security guard
- B.
An unperceived observer
- C.
Very intelligent person
- D.
An unwelcome guest
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
If we do nothing to curb this pollution, I guarantee we will face the wall in the future.
- A.
face the wind
- B.
face the music
- C.
face the dark
- D.
face the stick
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Amble
- A.
Bustle
- B.
Stare
- C.
Wander
- D.
Trot
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Benevolence
- A.
Severity
- B.
Malevolence
- C.
Compassion
- D.
Impassion
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Everyone knows that the future of all life on earth will be _________ if people don’t control the contamination of the environment.
- A.
dangerous
- B.
endangered
- C.
dangered
- D.
danger
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Do you mind me to being here while you are working?
- A.
you can mind me to be
- B.
you minds me to be
- C.
you mind me being
- D.
you will mind me to being
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Renounce
- A.
Condone
- B.
Hamper
- C.
Prevent
- D.
Forsake
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Peter is studying hard to have score in the exams.
- A.
to scoring
- B.
to have scored
- C.
to score
- D.
to scores
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Each member / of the team / receive a memorabilia / after the match is over.
- A.
of the team
- B.
Each member
- C.
receive a memorabilia
- D.
after the match is over
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Besides being ______ multifaceted artist, he was _____ poet, novelist, and a painter.
- A.
a, an
- B.
an, an
- C.
a, a
- D.
an, the
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Xylophone
- B.
Oligopoly
- C.
Robbust
- D.
Zenith
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Even though / we are quite different from each other / in our food preferences, / we both loves South Indian delicacies.
- A.
Even though
- B.
we are quite different from each other
- C.
we both loves South Indian delicacies
- D.
in our food preferences
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Nosy
- B.
Vennison
- C.
Yearn
- D.
Ruminate
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Because the educational institution's teaching staff is actively involved.
B. Curricular or academic activities refer to activities that cover the specified courses of study.
C. These exercises are an essential component of the overall educational curriculum.
D. In layman's terms, ‘curricular activities’ are activities that take place within the classroom.
- A.
CDBA
- B.
BDCA
- C.
DABC
- D.
DBCA
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriated option to fill in the blank.
The __________ crowd gave their newly elected leader a magnificent welcome.
- A.
noisy
- B.
jubilant
- C.
troublesome
- D.
melancholic
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The equivocal nature of his comments was criticised by the officials.
- A.
certain
- B.
ambiguous
- C.
manageable
- D.
vicious
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In the same boat
- A.
To go in the same direction as someone else
- B.
To be in the same difficult situation as someone else
- C.
To share profits with someone else
- D.
To gain undue advantage with others
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Human beings have three basic needs: food, shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements can be met satisfactorily only if an individual has money, and for earning this money, the individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an (2)______ profession. (3)______, thereare a lot of people throughout the globe who have been unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______, they have a/an (5)______ amount of income, and unemployment is the term used to describe this condition of joblessness.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
power
- B.
water
- C.
clothing
- D.
money
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
suitable
- B.
authoritative
- C.
decent
- D.
temporary
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
Rightfully
- B.
Regressively
- C.
Repressively
- D.
Regrettably
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Workspace:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
attack
- B.
consequence
- C.
sequence
- D.
confrontation
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
average
- B.
plentiful
- C.
meagre
- D.
minor
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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