SSC CHSL 9th June Shift 1 - English
Select the most appropriate spelling that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Compparision with others is not always good.
- A.
Comparisson
- B.
Compasison
- C.
Comparison
- D.
Comparision
Answer: Option C
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Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.
As long as there was corruption in India, there can be no progress.
- A.
there was corruption
- B.
As long as
- C.
in India
- D.
there can be no progress
Answer: Option A
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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
I don’t get on with the new boss, so I have asked to transferring to another branch of the company.
- A.
will have ask to be transfer
- B.
have asked to be transferred
- C.
having ask to be transferred
- D.
have been ask to be transferring
Answer: Option B
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language
- A.
Synonym
- B.
Metonymy
- C.
Antonym
- D.
Toponym
Answer: Option A
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Recognise the erroneous part in the given sentence and choose the most appropriate answer from the options given to ensure a meaningful sentence.
As she kept walking to me, my heart skipped a beat .
- A.
As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat.
- B.
As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beat
- C.
As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.
- D.
As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat.
Answer: Option D
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Snake in the grass
- A.
Co-operative person
- B.
Treacherous person
- C.
Sensitive person
- D.
Successful person
Answer: Option B
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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Meritorious
- B.
Traumatic
- C.
Stigmatic
- D.
Exggibitionistic
Answer: Option D
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get one’s dander up
- A.
Rush into someone
- B.
get into a difficult situation
- C.
Lose one’s temper
- D.
To glare venomously
Answer: Option C
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Usnis has not used the computer for weeks.
- A.
The computer did not used by Usnis for weeks.
- B.
The computer has not been used by Usnis for weeks.
- C.
The computer was not been used by Usnis for weeks.
- D.
The computer has not being used by Usnis for weeks.
Answer: Option B
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
All the young boys and girls / in the family / will try his luck / in the card games tonight.
- A.
All the young boys and girls
- B.
in the card games tonight
- C.
will try his luck
- D.
in the family
Answer: Option C
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
The fishermen of our village are constantly complaining of the poor number of fishes getting caught these days.
- A.
Host
- B.
Horde
- C.
Heap
- D.
Haul
Answer: Option D
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The world is constantly living in risk, uncertainty and fear of _________.
- A.
life
- B.
body
- C.
nature
- D.
death
Answer: Option D
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From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
The Gadkaris were a hereditary military class which was garisioned in the Maratha forts.
- A.
hereditary
- B.
forts
- C.
garisioned
- D.
military
Answer: Option C
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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. Thus, children in India have the unique opportunity to receive a world-class education.
B. Since ancient times, India has been known for its great educational system.
C. Today, there are thousands of schools in India, many of which are among the best in the world.
D. The country's first university, Nalanda, was founded over 1,000 years ago.
- A.
ABCD
- B.
DCBA
- C.
BDCA
- D.
CBAD
Answer: Option C
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Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
- A.
Pneuonomia can be treated at home.
- B.
The chief cause of pneumonia is a microbe.
- C.
Aspiration pneunomia is found in French bulldogs.
- D.
Arctic explorers cannot catch pneunomeea in frozen north.
Answer: Option B
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Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of - susceptible?
The president claimed he was immune from prosecution.
- A.
claimed
- B.
president
- C.
immune
- D.
prosecution
Answer: Option C
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Renounce
- A.
Embrace
- B.
Ignore
- C.
Overlook
- D.
Abjure
Answer: Option D
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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Immigration
- B.
Administrator
- C.
Admission
- D.
Exploistation
Answer: Option D
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
A dishonest employee plays fast with his boss.
- A.
plays stop and run
- B.
plays quick and slow
- C.
plays run and stop
- D.
plays fast and loose
Answer: Option D
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A new policy for peace and tolerance was formulated by the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.
- A.
The member nations formulated a new policy for peace and tolerance in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.
- B.
The member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday were formulated a new policy for peace and tolerance.
- C.
The member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday were formulating a new policy for peace and tolerance.
- D.
A new policy formulated the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday for peace and tolerance
Answer: Option A
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The term ‘health’ refers to human beings’ state of physical, psychological and (1)________ well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______ linked and we must concentrate on maintaining our health and (3)_______. If we need to be healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because health is wealth.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank numbera:
- A.
political
- B.
cultural
- C.
social
- D.
economic
Answer: Option C
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number b:
- A.
diametrically
- B.
explicitly
- C.
solely
- D.
inextricably
Answer: Option D
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number c:
- A.
fitness
- B.
flatness
- C.
fineness
- D.
fatness
Answer: Option A
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
- A.
perceive
- B.
consider
- C.
prioritise
- D.
foresee
Answer: Option C
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
may
- B.
must
- C.
could
- D.
can
Answer: Option B
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