SSC CHSL 8th June Shift 1 - English
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The clock that we have in our town square is a big in the whole town
- A.
the bigger
- B.
the big
- C.
the biggest
- D.
a biggest
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ReportSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Comic
- A.
Native
- B.
Costly
- C.
Tragic
- D.
Empty
Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
My fascination with Tyler's items ____________(approached) into distant memories.
- A.
receded
- B.
escalated
- C.
expanded
- D.
intensified
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. These carriers of bacteria and viruses cause many diseases like Yellow Fever, Malaria etc. so panchayats and municipalities are taking a lot of care to protect people from them.
B. There are thousands of species of mosquitoes that are known to the people of the world. They mainly live in still water and other places where water is stored.
C. Mosquitos are everywhere now. Villagers, as well as city dwellers are afraid of these small creatures.
D. Usually, female and male mosquitoes take feed on plant’s or fruit honey, however female mosquitoes mostly suck the blood of humans.
- A.
ADCB
- B.
DABC
- C.
CBAD
- D.
ACBD
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Easily provoked
- A.
Invincible
- B.
Irascible
- C.
Iridescent
- D.
Irrational
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mr. Pramod couldn’t wait to trying out his new recipe.
- A.
waited to try out
- B.
wait for try out
- C.
waited to try
- D.
wait to try out
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Funny stories made me and my brother_________.
- A.
conscious
- B.
determined
- C.
giggly
- D.
gritty
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I know her.
- A.
She is whom I know.
- B.
She is known to me.
- C.
She knows me.
- D.
I am known by her.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Uniform
- A.
Inflexible
- B.
Variable
- C.
Orderly
- D.
Irrelevant
The given sentence contains an error in tense form. Identify the error and choose the option that correctly rectifies the error.
Bakshi will going to call you later in the evening.
- A.
Bakshi was gone to call you later in the evening.
- B.
Bakshi will go to call you later in the evening.
- C.
Bakshi is going to call you later in the evening.
- D.
Bakshi goes to call you later in the evening.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Upset the apple-cart
- A.
Withdraw
- B.
Spoil careful plans
- C.
Consider unsatisfactory
- D.
To be offended
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
They attend / a meeting / in Chicago / this weekend.
- A.
a meeting
- B.
this weekend
- C.
in Chicago
- D.
They attend
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
His perverse thoughts were very disturbing so he decided to try seeing a therapist.
- A.
Convergent
- B.
Deviant
- C.
Cynical
- D.
Logical
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Certificate
- B.
Channel
- C.
Champeon
- D.
Challenge
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Tryst
- B.
Yoghurt
- C.
Serrene
- D.
Shopaholic
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
The rich man was known all throughout the country for his noble deeds, kindness and as one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.
- A.
Squanderer
- B.
Spendthrift
- C.
Pacifist
- D.
Philanthropist
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pocket an insult
- A.
Insult someone strongly
- B.
Endure insult and protest
- C.
Tolerate insult without protest
- D.
Rebel against insult
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Settlers ______ a new colony in the early 18th century.
- A.
fixed
- B.
extended
- C.
established
- D.
entrenched
In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.
Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.
- A.
Stab someone in the back
- B.
Looking to your laurels
- C.
A black sheep
- D.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Hilarious
- B.
Demolish
- C.
Magnificient
- D.
Gargantuan
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There was once a young man who wished to (1)_________ his heart’s desire. And while that is, as beginnings go, there was much about this young man and what happened to him that was unusual, (2)_________ even he never knew the whole of it. The tale started. The town of Wall stands today as it has (3)_________ for six hundred years, on a high (4)_________ of granite slab amidst small forest woodland. There is a road from Wall, a winding track rising sharply up from the forest, where it is (5)_________with rocks and small stones.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank numbera:
- A.
appreciate
- B.
appreciateachieve
- C.
achieveprevail
- D.
prevailvalue
- E.
value
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number b:
- A.
despite
- B.
even though
- C.
although
- D.
in spite
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number c:
- A.
established
- B.
stood
- C.
erected
- D.
edified
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
furrow
- B.
trench
- C.
jut
- D.
line
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
sequenced
- B.
lined
- C.
queued
- D.
furnished