SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 07 January 2017" Morning Shift (English Comprehension)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 07 January 2017" Morning Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 76 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. Options:
1) trite
2) opposite
3) exceptional
4) ambiguous
Correct Answer: ambiguous
QID : 77 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) humanoide
2) rikshaw
3) deviance
4) virtuos
Correct Answer: deviance
QID : 78 - Select the antonym of
vibrant
Options:
1) drab
2) gaudy
3) jazzy
4) vivid
Correct Answer: drab
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QID : 79 - 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.
If you are caught using a calculator in the exam then it will be ...................
1) taken
2) confiscated
3) confisticate
4) under possession
Correct Answer: confiscated
QID : 80 - 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.
"Please don't hit me" Rita said to the attacker. Options:
1) Rita begged the attacker to not to hit her.
2) Rita told the attacker to not hit her.
3) Rita begged the attacker not to hit her.
4) Rita pleaded with the attacker to not to hit her.
Correct Answer: Rita begged the attacker not to hit her.
QID : 81 - Select the synonym of
dignity
Options:
1) decency
2) immoral
3) primacy
4) chagrin
Correct Answer: decency
QID : 82 - 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'.
Indian Defence forces(A)/fought the enemy(B)/till the last soldier was standing.(C)/No error(D) Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A
QID : 83 - Choose the synonym of
defecate
Options:
1) chaff
2) quench
3) ingest
4) secrete
Correct Answer: secrete
QID : 84 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) bargundy
2) panacea
3) revolwer
4) cantinue
Correct Answer: panacea
QID : 85 - 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.
..................and my younger brother went to the movies all by ourselves. Options:
1) I
2) Mine
3) Myself
4) My own self
Correct Answer: I
QID : 86 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order
The truth about these P-communities is that Q-they deserve to die
R-dysfunctional, downscale
Options:
1) PQR
2) QPR
3) RPQ
4) RQP
Correct Answer: RPQ
QID : 87 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The unfortunate old man was knocked (away by) the rash driver.
Options:
1) out by
2) off by
3) by
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: out by
QID : 88 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase
Something widely feared as a possible dangerous occurrence. Options:
1) spectre
2) beguile
3) monolith
4) canny
Correct Answer: spectre
QID : 89 - 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'.
The landlord could not(A)/tell which of the servant(B)/broke the glass.(C)/No error(D) Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B
QID : 90 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. One should get (trained) to prepare one's own breakfast.
Options:
1) habituated
2) used
3) prepared
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: used
QID : 91 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Mrs. Vaijanthi teaches us literature. Options:
1) We have been taught literature by Mrs. Vaijanthi.
2) Literature is being taught by Mrs. Vaijanthi to us.
3) Literature is being taught to us by Mrs. Vaijanthi.
4) Literature is taught by Mrs. Vaijanthi to us.
Correct Answer: Literature is being taught to us by Mrs. Vaijanthi.
QID : 92 - Select the antonym of
deep-seated
1) chronic
2) temporary
3) inbred
4) subconscious
Correct Answer: temporary
QID : 93 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Zero tolerance
Options:
1) Accuracy is paramount
2) Non-acceptance of antisocial behaviour
3) No return without risk
4) No problem at all
Correct Answer: Non-acceptance of antisocial behaviour
QID : 94 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Do not be anxious about
P-thanksgiving, present your requests to God
Q-and petition, with
R-anything, but in every situation, by prayer
Options:
1) PRQ
2) PQR
3) QRP
4) RQP
Correct Answer: RQP
QID : 95 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Variety is the spice of life
Options:
1) New experiences make life more interesting
2) Experimentation may be risky
3) Life is very beautiful
4) There is no life without excitement
Correct Answer: New experiences make life more interesting
QID : 96 - 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.
Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................
for those on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious bone-related ..................in the monsoon.
Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers
Options:
1) haphazardly
2) accidently
3) casually
4) randomly
Correct Answer: haphazardly
QID : 97 - 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.
Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................
for those on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious bone-related ..................in the monsoon.
a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. Options:
1) risk
2) threat
3) danger
4) hazard
Correct Answer: hazard
QID : 98 - 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.
Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................
for those on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious bone-related ..................in the monsoon.
to serious and ..................back and neck-related complications
Options:
1) chronic
2) painful
3) hurtful
4) terrible
Correct Answer: chronic
QID : 99 - 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.
Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................
for those on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious bone-related ..................in the monsoon.
potholes have become an .................. Options:
1) health risk
2) dangerous situation
3) imminent threat
4) epidemic
Correct Answer: imminent threat
QID : 100 - 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.
Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................
for those on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious bone-related ..................in the monsoon.
serious bone-related ..................in the monsoon. Options:
1) confusions
2) complications
3) complexities
4) difficulties
Correct Answer: complications
