SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 08 February 2017" Evening Shift (English Comprehension)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 08 February 2017"
Evening Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 276 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) brooches
2) linoleam
3) limekilne
4) cherubick
Correct Answer: brooches
QID : 277 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
An outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something. Options:
1) tracery
2) contour
3) doodle
4) pattern
Correct Answer: contour
QID : 278 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Soon as he(A)/saw the policeman,(B)/ he ran away.(C)/No error(D) Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A
QID : 279 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
We are told that its
P-Public Distribution System
Q-creating a functional
R-sole purpose is the noble goal of
Options:
1) QRP
2) RQP
3) PRQ
4) PQR
Correct Answer: RQP
QID : 280 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) lammented
2) scabbard
3) ordenance
4) synaptick
Correct Answer: scabbard
QID : 281 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Gokul said to Sumit, "Why did not you attend the meeting yesterday?" Options:
1) Gokul asked Sumit why he did not attend the meeting the day before.
2) Gokul asked Sumit why he had not attended that meeting yesterday.
3) Gokul asked Sumit why he had not attended the meeting the day before.
4) Gokul asked Sumit why he did not attend that meeting yesterday.
Correct Answer: Gokul asked Sumit why he had not attended the meeting the day before.
QID : 282 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to lose one's head
Options:
1) to lose respect within your community
2) to become complacent and gradually worsen your performance
3) to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something
4) to lose sense or start behaving like a lunatic
Correct Answer: to become confused or overly emotional about someone or something
QID : 283 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A person famous and respected within a particular sphere. Options:
1) eminent
2) obscure
3) despotic
4) imperative
Correct Answer: eminent
QID : 284 - In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
We shall invite Suresh. Options:
1) Suresh would be invited by us.
2) Suresh would have been invited by us.
3) Suresh will be invited by us.
4) Suresh will have been invited by us.
Correct Answer: Suresh will be invited by us.
QID : 285 - Select the antonym of
amenable
Options:
1) responsive
2) pliable
3) docile
4) unsusceptible
Correct Answer: unsusceptible
QID : 286 - Select the synonym of
to subsume
Options:
1) to bate
2) to obviate
3) to preclude
4) to incorporate
Correct Answer: to incorporate
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QID : 287 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
I prefer black coffee (over) cappuccino.
Options:
1) rather than
2) to
3) instead of
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: to
QID : 288 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
You must not(A)/look down into(B)/parents' advice.(C)/No error(D) Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B
QID : 289 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
The priest agreed (to answer on) questions on theology.
Options:
1) to answer
2) for answering
3) to answer for
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: to answer
QID : 290 - Select the synonym of
to lash
Options:
1) to endear
2) to fondle
3) to chastise
4) to snuggle
Correct Answer: to chastise
QID : 291 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Arun's financial________________ has helped him earn a fortune on the stock market.
Options:
1) dexterity
2) readiness
3) expertise
4) knack
Correct Answer: expertise
QID : 292 - In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Fuel suppliers will ____________the national oil shortage by raising prices to increase their bottom lines. Options:
1) use
2) misuse
3) venture
4) exploit
Correct Answer: exploit
QID : 293 - Select the antonym of
to muster
Options:
1) to convocate
2) to rally
3) to estrange
4) to aggregate
Correct Answer: to estrange
QID : 294 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
head over heels
Options:
1) to think with head instead of heart
2) to run away from an unpleasant situation
3) to take a nasty fall
4) to be madly in love
Correct Answer: to be madly in love
QID : 295 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
So, increasingly,
P-paying to provide revenues Q-for the Central government R-the poor have been
Options:
1) RPQ
2) RQP
3) PQR
4) QPR
Correct Answer: RPQ
QID : 296 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario___________ dramatically today. We have the ________________of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger __________________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the__________________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition________________
The scenario ____________dramatically today.
Options:
1) change
2) had changed
3) has changed
4) changing
Correct Answer: has changed
QID : 297 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario_____________ dramatically today. We have the __________________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ______________the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _____________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition __________________.
We have the _________________ of powerful Internet
Options:
1) emerging
2) emerge
3) emergence
4) emergency
Correct Answer: emergence
QID : 298 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario____________dramatically today. We have the ____________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ______________________the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the__________________of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition ______________ .
monopolies that are much bigger _______________ the telcos
Options:
1) then
2) than
3) to
4) of
Correct Answer: than
QID : 299 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario______________ dramatically today. We have the ________________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger _______________the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the __________________of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition_________.
Not surprisingly, these companies now see the ______________of monopoly.
Options:
1) virtues
2) respectability
3) trust
4) innocence
Correct Answer: virtues
QID : 300 - In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario ____________ dramatically today. We have the __________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger_________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the ________________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition_______ .
future of the Internet and freeze their competition_____________________
Options:
1) off
2) about
3) in
4) out
Correct Answer: out
