SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 03 February 2017" Afternoon Shift (English Comprehension)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 03 February 2017"
Afternoon Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 176 - Select the antonym of
grotesque
Options:
1) horrid
2) pleasing
3) appalling
4) grisly
Correct Answer: pleasing
QID : 177 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
Options:
1) memento
2) variable
3) glimmer
4) vestige
Correct Answer: vestige
QID : 178 - 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'.
She decided to drink(A)/water instead of soft drinks(B)/ in order to lose weight.(C)/No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: D
QID : 179 - 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.
He is so ________________ in his beliefs that no one can change his mind!
Options:
1) vigorous
2) adamant
3) tough
4) stiff
Correct Answer: adamant
QID : 180 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
fixed in one's ways
Options:
1) not wanting to change how one does things
2) one will succeed if one does not change thier path
3) trapped in a particular unpleasant situation
4) a dilemma of two different paths
Correct Answer: not wanting to change how one does things
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QID : 181 - 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 will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready.
Options:
1) You would be sent your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
2) Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
3) You would be send your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
4) Your laboratory reports should be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
Correct Answer: Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
QID : 182 - Select the antonym of
to procure
Options:
1) to forfeit
2) to appropriate
3) to solicit
4) to wangle
Correct Answer: to forfeit
QID : 183 - Select the synonym of
impassive
Options:
1) ardent
2) reticent
3) agitated
4) susceptible
Correct Answer: reticent
QID : 184 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I feel (out for sorts) today.
Options:
1) of sort
2) out of sort
3) out of sorts
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: out of sorts
QID : 185 - 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.
'Are you coming with us?' Isha asked Nishi.
Options:
1) Isha asked Nisha whether she would be going with them.
2) Isha asked Nisha if she was going with them.
3) Isha asked Nisha whether she would go with them.
4) Isha asked Nisha whether she would come with us.
Correct Answer: Isha asked Nisha if she was going with them.
QID : 186 - Select the synonym of
to revamp
Options:
1) to overhaul
2) to maraud
3) to raze
4) to sabotage
Correct Answer: to overhaul
QID : 187 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) mistique
2) chimmeras
3) plesure
4) obituary
Correct Answer: obituary
QID : 188 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.
Options:
1) to totter
2) to stammer
3) to stumble
4) to blunder
Correct Answer: to stumble
QID : 189 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
An increase in incidents of chain snatching (has been reported) in the newspapers recently.
Options:
1) has been written
2) have been reported
3) are being reported
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: no improvement
QID : 190 - 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 want to stay(A)/with him, in spite(B)/off what he did?(C)/No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C
QID : 191 - 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.
I shall ____________ receipt of your email even if I cannot respond to it immediately.
Options:
1) acknowledge
2) endorse
3) ratify
4) allow
Correct Answer: acknowledge
QID : 192 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It may not be a simple
P-someone does stand to gain
Q-by keeping farmers divided
R-case of "divide and rule", but
Options:
1) QPR
2) PQR
3) RPQ
4) QRP
Correct Answer: RPQ
QID : 193 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Rewarding an encroacher on public
P-reward to a pickpocket
Q-site is like giving a
R-land with free alternative
Options:
1) QRP
2) QPR
3) PRQ
4) RQP
Correct Answer: RQP
QID : 194 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) coroded
2) topalogy
3) homogony
4) protuzoa
Correct Answer: homogony
QID : 195 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
flash in the pan
Options:
1) a trick one learn which makes thier work easier
2) a thing or person whose sudden but brief success is not repeated
3) to build something good but it gets destroyed
4) to find something unpleasant in food
Correct Answer: a thing or person whose sudden but brief success is not repeated
QID : 196 - 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.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is______________ questioned by reporters, and since the deals ____________ routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential ________________ are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is ____________________ damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources____________________ epidemic proportions.
confidentiality is______________ questioned by reporters
Options:
1) rarely
2) ever
3) once
4) infinitely
Correct Answer: rarely
QID : 197 - 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.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is______________ questioned by reporters, and since the deals ____________ routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential ________________ are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is ____________________ damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources____________________ epidemic proportions.
since the deals ____________ routinely between reporter
Options:
1) strike
2) striked
3) striking
4) struck
Correct Answer: struck
QID : 198 - 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.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is______________ questioned by reporters, and since the deals ____________ routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential ________________ are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is ____________________ damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources____________________ epidemic proportions.
privileged source to grant confidential ________________ are rarely monitored
Options:
1) dignity
2) pride
3) status
4) degree
Correct Answer: status
QID : 199 - 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.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is______________ questioned by reporters, and since the deals ____________ routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential ________________ are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is ____________________ damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources____________________ epidemic proportions.
and what is ____________________ damaging
Options:
1) more so
2) more of
3) even more
4) even too
Correct Answer: even more
QID : 200 - 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.
Since the justification for the demand of anonymity and confidentiality is______________ questioned by reporters, and since the deals ____________ routinely between reporter and privileged source to grant confidential ________________ are rarely monitored and supervised properly within the newsroom, the misuse of sources by journalists, and what is ____________________ damaging, the misuse of journalists and the news media by privileged sources____________________ epidemic proportions.
the news media by privileged sources____________________ epidemic proportions.
Options:
1) assume
2) have assumed
3) so assume
4) being assumed
Correct Answer: have assumed
