SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 19 January 2017" Evening Shift (English Comprehension)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 19 January 2017" Evening Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 276 Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) mamoths
2) nicotien
3) rickshaw
4) platypous
Correct Answer: rickshaw
QID : 277 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.
One must keep one's promises.
Options:
1) One's promises must be kept by one.
2) One's promises had to be kept.
3) Promises must be kept.
4) Promises have to be kept by one.
Correct Answer: Promises must be kept.
QID : 278 Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
Taken together, this
Pgives a total global
Qstockpile of almost 1,900 tons of
Rnuclear weaponsusable material
Options:
1) QRP
2) PQR
3) RPQ
4) QPR
Correct Answer: PQR
QID : 279 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Crocodile tears
Options:
1) To feel sad for another person's misfortunes
2) To laugh so much that your eyes start to water
3) A person whose sadness is never noticed
4) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere
Correct Answer: Expressions of sorrow that are insincere
QID : 280 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.
The professor told the class, "Ice floats on water".
Options:
1) The professor told the class that, that ice floats on water.
2) The professor told the class ice floats on water.
3) The professor told the class that ice floats on water.
4) The professor told the class how ice floats on water.
Correct Answer: The professor told the class that ice floats on water.
QID : 281 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to portray in words; describe
Options:
1) to evince
2) to divulge
3) to depict
4) to manifest
Correct Answer: to depict
QID : 282 Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
In 2001, hundreds of people were killed (from) the earthquake in Gujarat.
Options:
1) in
2) because of
3) since
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: in
QID : 283 Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) defered
2) decifer
3) fammished
4) glaucoma
Correct Answer: glaucoma
QID : 284 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.
The residence of that rich man was plain to the point of being ..............., with no luxuries.
Options:
1) ascetic
2) austere
3) stringent
4) solemn
Correct Answer: austere
QID : 285 Select the antonym of
motley
Options:
1) kaleidoscopic
2) assorted
3) homogenous
4) disparate
Correct Answer: homogenous
QID : 286 Select the antonym of
violation
Options:
1) abuse
2) obedience
3) felony
4) crime
Correct Answer: obedience
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QID : 287 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'.
Seldom we have been(A)/treated in such(B)/a rude manner.(C)/No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A
QID : 288 Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
Vikram (insist that) he was innocent.
Options:
1) insisted on that
2) insisted that
3) insisted on
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: insisted that
QID : 289 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.
Then, he left for Silicon Valley to ...............his dream of launching a startup.
Options:
1) persevere
2) eschew
3) pursue
4) cherish
Correct Answer: pursue
QID : 290 Select the synonym of
bother
Options:
1) obscene
2) beset
3) obfuscate
4) oblivious
Correct Answer: beset
QID : 291 Select the synonym of
elate
Options:
1) abase
2) faze
3) exhilarate
4) enervate
Correct Answer: exhilarate
QID : 292 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'.
I will try to be on time(A)/but don't worry when(B)/I am late.(C)/No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B
QID : 293 Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
The loss of these Pyoung, and often Qmake us ponder Rbright, people must
Options:
1) PRQ
2) PQR
3) QPR
4) RPQ
Correct Answer: PRQ
QID : 294 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Chink in one's armour
Options:
1) A spotless shield tells that the person has not yet fought any war
2) A small crack if not repaired will break the shield
3) An area of vulnerability
4) One's primary defence system against loss or injury
Correct Answer: An area of vulnerability
QID : 295 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to impose something unwelcome on
Options:
1) to subject
2) to extort
3) to levy
4) to inflict
Correct Answer: to inflict
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.
It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ...............all are under the monopoly of the school, arenot included. ……………….private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, …………………and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ...............in this cost calculation. However, the family ……………………this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.
books and stationery, and transport, ...............all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included.
Options:
1) that
2) those
3) which
4) when
Correct Answer: which
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.
It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ...............all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ...............private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ...............and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ...............in this cost calculation. However, the family ..............................this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.
...............private schools want additional money
Options:
1) Occasionally
2) Randomly
3) Rarely
4) Mostly
Correct Answer: Occasionally
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.
It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ...............all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ...............private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ...............and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ...............in this cost calculation. However, the family ...............................this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.
...............and projects.
Options:
1) travels
2) tours
3) expeditions
4) excursions
Correct Answer: excursions
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.
It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ...............all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ...............private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ...............and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ...............in this cost calculation. However, the family .........................................this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.
None of this ...............in this cost calculation.
Options:
1) counts
2) is counted
3) have been counted
4) had been counted
Correct Answer: is counted
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.
It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ………………….all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ………………………private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ………….and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this …………..in this cost calculation. However, the family………………..this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.
However, the family ………………..this burden
1) bore
2) bears
3) had borne
4) is bearing
Correct Answer: bears
