SSC CHSL 24th May Shift 3 - English
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Rahul sings / very sweet / when he is / in a good mood.
- A.
very sweet
- B.
when he is
- C.
in a good mood
- D.
Rahul sings
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My grandfather was a farmer and he ___________three acres of land
- A.
cultivated
- B.
advanced
- C.
grown
- D.
cultured
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lose your touch
- A.
Doing someone a favour in hopes that the favour will be returned
- B.
To be passed from one person to another
- C.
Not being as successful as previously
- D.
Something being very difficult to find
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She had resign / from the / post before / he apologised.
- A.
She had resign
- B.
he apologised
- C.
post before
- D.
from the
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Bafflement
- A.
Confusion
- B.
Pleasure
- C.
Clarity
- D.
Cleanliness
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Praise
- A.
celebrate
- B.
Condemn
- C.
hail
- D.
Secure
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
We want to divide the expenses between the three of us.
- A.
at
- B.
among
- C.
from
- D.
for
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At one’s elbow
- A.
Next to someone
- B.
Far away
- C.
Strong grip
- D.
Strong bond
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Confront
- A.
Mingle
- B.
Conceal
- C.
Challenge
- D.
Scheme
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
After / a long and fun-filled day, / the children / slept themselves peacefully.
- A.
a long and fun-filled day
- B.
slept themselves peacefully
- C.
the children
- D.
After
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Laxuryous
- B.
Innocent
- C.
Zealous
- D.
Judicial
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words
Geeta is doubtful about getting hired as she is inexperienced at this job.
- A.
Professional
- B.
Expert
- C.
Ace
- D.
Novice
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
a) is credited with saying
b) do not dry your feet
c) If you want to leave your footprint on the sands of time,
d) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India
- A.
d,c,a,b
- B.
d,a,c,b
- C.
c,a,b,d
- D.
a,b,c,d
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Arguement
- B.
Performance
- C.
Valuable
- D.
Secretary
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The writer declares that __________ children of their childhood is a criminal act.
- A.
robbing
- B.
robbed
- C.
rob
- D.
to rob
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Detrimental
- A.
Baseless
- B.
Harmless
- C.
Senseless
- D.
Meaningless
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blow up
- A.
To suffice
- B.
To live up greatly
- C.
To destroy by an explosion
- D.
To stand upright
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Dwarf
- A.
Measurable
- B.
Medium
- C.
Tiny
- D.
Giant
From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Small drops trickled down the red and yellow tassels of cannopies and dampened the heads of little boys.
- A.
cannopies
- B.
tassels
- C.
dampened
- D.
trickled
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
When we believe that our mind is thinking ______ thoughts at the same time, what actually is happening is that __________ thoughts are __________ in such quick ___________ so as to seem simultaneous
- A.
homogenous, measurable, unchanging, velocity
- B.
challenging, limited, fixed, interruption
- C.
multiple, myriad, alternating, succession
- D.
uniform, countable, altering, ramification
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Competition is a necessary prospect for (1)___________ individuals with particular qualities, but only those who can (2)__________ their minds to work, work hard every day, and prove themselves will be able to (3)_____________ this arduous battle. It's a never-ending race to the finish line, and only those who put in the effort and dedication will make it to the end. The outcome of any exam does not (4)__________ on the last day, during your paper — your success is ensured with every morning that you put in work. Students must be aware of the tough environment they are entering and prepare (5)______________ in order to improve their chances.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
distinguished
- B.
distinguishes
- C.
distinguishing
- D.
distinguish
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
get
- B.
divert
- C.
made
- D.
put
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
overcome
- B.
overload
- C.
overpaid
- D.
overjoyed
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
awake
- B.
arise
- C.
arrive
- D.
abase
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
reluctantly
- B.
consequently
- C.
accordingly
- D.
exponentially