SSC CHSL 6th June Shift 3 - English
Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given.
He wished he has more resources to support the poor.
- A.
He wished his having more resources to support the poor.
- B.
He wished he have more resources to support the poor.
- C.
He wishing he has more resources to support the poor.
- D.
He wished he had more resources to support the poor.
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ReportSelect the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
The minister is a little hard of hearing.
- A.
inaccessible
- B.
callous
- C.
partially deaf
- D.
insensitive
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
In the Second World War, the British __________ thousands of so-called interceptors - mostly women - whose job it was to tune in every day and night to the radio _______ of the various divisions of the German military.
- A.
averted, broadbills
- B.
assented, broadsides
- C.
assembled, broadcasts
- D.
adhered, broadlooms
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Elbow grease
- A.
Psychological pressure
- B.
Relational difference
- C.
Hard physical efforts
- D.
Mental disturbance
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The rules forbid passengers to cross the railway bridge.
- A.
Forbidden are the passengers to cross the railway bridge.
- B.
Forbidden by the rules, the passengers cannot cross railway bridge.
- C.
Passengers are forbidden by the rules to cross the railway bridge.
- D.
Railway bridge is forbidden for the passengers to cross.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Exaggerate’ from the given sentence.
Rajni did understate Sheila’s embroider work as, according to her, it was worthless to decorate a piece of cloth with abstract ideas and then elaborate it to the audience on the stage.
- A.
Elaborate
- B.
Embroidery
- C.
Decorate
- D.
Understate
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The organisation had set up for a Free Mandela Committee and launched a lively campaign with the slogan ‘Free Mandela’.
- A.
had set up
- B.
had set to
- C.
had set over
- D.
had set upon
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Something that will cure all illnesses
- A.
Wine
- B.
Vaccination
- C.
Panacea
- D.
Tonic
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He ordered the police to pursue the robber and his gang.
- A.
Order the police to pursue the robber gang.
- B.
Pursue the robber and gang were the orders by police.
- C.
The robber and gang were pursued.
- D.
The police were ordered to pursue the robber and his gang.
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. Wearing noise cancellation headphones is an example of such equipment.
B. Preventive measures involve the availability of proper equipment.
C. Noise exposure is the primary reason for hearing loss among the workers.
D. It affects the working class in a big way both mentally and physically.
- A.
CDBA
- B.
BDCA
- C.
CDAB
- D.
ADBC
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
In his youth Joyonto must have been startlingly handsome.
- A.
enviously
- B.
lightly
- C.
wrinkly
- D.
amazingly
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Donkey's years
- A.
A very long time
- B.
A stupid argument
- C.
A worthless person
- D.
Futile effort
Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.
- A.
functional
- B.
fanciful
- C.
distasteful
- D.
necessary
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abrogate
- A.
Endure
- B.
Reveal
- C.
Extend
- D.
Repeal
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The national anthem was being sung very enthusiastically by young students in the annual event.
- A.
The young students in the annual event were singing the national anthem very enthusiastically.
- B.
The national anthem was sung very enthusiastically for young students in the annual event.
- C.
The young students in the annual event had been singing the national anthem very enthusiastically.
- D.
The national anthem sang the young students very enthusiastically
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Delay
- A.
Scarce
- B.
Nice
- C.
Haste
- D.
Weary
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Discipline must be __________ at any cost
- A.
instructed
- B.
curtailed
- C.
maintained
- D.
highlighted
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Inoculate
- B.
Leisure
- C.
Medieval
- D.
Milennium
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
Forgetting the past is inevitable for being able to create a future.
- A.
inescapable
- B.
extravagant
- C.
privileged
- D.
unpredictable
From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Evelyn Glennie has brought percusion to the front of the orchestra, and demonstrated that it can be very moving.
- A.
demonstrated
- B.
percusion
- C.
orchestra
- D.
brought
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
believe
- B.
believes
- C.
belief
- D.
beliefs
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
beyond
- B.
above
- C.
before
- D.
for
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
ironic
- B.
logical
- C.
obvious
- D.
gracious
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
glory
- B.
secret
- C.
crest
- D.
bedrock
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
unapparent
- B.
incomprehensible
- C.
unequivocal
- D.
undecipherable