SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 22 January 2017" Morning Shift (English Comprehension)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 22 January 2017" Morning Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 76 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Let us hurry, or else the bus (will be leaving) the stop by the time we reach there.
Options:
1) will leave
2) will have left
3) would have left
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: will have left
QID : 77 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I won't be able to leave for office until they (arrive).
Options:
1) have arrived
2) had arrived
3) will have arrived
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: have arrived
QID : 78 - 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.
"O, what a beautiful lake that is!” said she.
Options:
1) She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake.
2) She exclaimed joyfully it was a very beautiful lake.
3) She exclaimed joyfully that was a very beautiful lake.
4) She exclaimed joyfully that it was a very beautiful lake.
Correct Answer: She exclaimed joyfully that that was a very beautiful lake.
QID : 79 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
X marks the spot
Options:
1) A very popular place
2) Not to tell others of a fantastic discovery
3) The exact location
4) A secret hideout
Correct Answer: The exact location
QID : 80 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to use for the first time
Options:
1) paten
2) smitten
3) begotten
4) christen
Correct Answer: christen
QID : 81 - Select the synonym of
synchronicity
Options:
1) conformity
2) conflict
3) vendetta
4) altercation
Correct Answer: conformity
QID : 82 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The atmosphere
P-is against them, but there appears
Q-in their administrations
R-to be fight left
Options:
1) QPR
2) RPQ
3) PRQ
4) PQR
Correct Answer: PRQ
QID : 83 - 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.
The weather disrupted the final match.
Options:
1) The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
2) The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
3) The final match was disrupted by the weather.
4) The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
Correct Answer: The final match was disrupted by the weather.
QID : 84 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) fibrossis
2) quaries
3) arobics
4) homilies
Correct Answer: homilies
QID : 85 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly
Options:
1) to irrupt
2) to puke
3) to spew
4) to spritz
Correct Answer: to spew
QID : 86 - Select the synonym of
accolade
Options:
1) bungle
2) performance
3) fiasco
4) distinction
Correct Answer: distinction
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QID : 87 - 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'.
One of the state(A)/in which there was a severe drought(B)/last year is Maharashtra.(C)/No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A
QID : 88 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) leukeamia
2) steeplees
3) feminism
4) mendril
Correct Answer: feminism
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 stock was(A)/divided among(B)/the two brothers.(C)No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B
QID : 90 - 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.
Please be patient. All your grievances will be ____________.
Options:
1) settled
2) satisfied
3) solved
4) attended
Correct Answer: settled
QID : 91 - 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 ________ my black leather shoes till they shine.
Options:
1) scrub
2) rub
3) brush
4) polish
Correct Answer: polish
QID : 92 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
You can say that again
Options:
1) To challenge someone
2) To express agreement
3) To politely ask someone to repeat
4) A favourite story
Correct Answer: To express agreement
QID : 93 - Select the antonym of
astringe
Options:
1) liberate
2) constringe
3) circumscribe
4) tauten
Correct Answer: liberate
QID : 94 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The idea was
P-to spend as little money
Q-while avoiding loss of lives
R-as possible
Options:
1) RPQ
2) QPR
3) QRP
4) PQR
Correct Answer: PQR
QID : 95 - Select the antonym of
abdicate
Options:
1) forgo
2) usurp
3) waive
4) cede
Correct Answer: usurp
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.
We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.
We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India
Options:
1) into
2) in
3) of
4) about
Correct Answer: in
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.
We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.
combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues.
Options:
1) doubt
2) objection
3) questioning
4) reluctance
Correct Answer: reluctance
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.
We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.
This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze
Options:
1) juxtaposition
2) nearness
3) contact
4) proximity
Correct Answer: juxtaposition
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.
We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.
_____________ Central government expenditures
Options:
1) onto
2) on
3) upon
4) for
Correct Answer: on
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.
We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.
social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.
Options:
1) effects
2) affected
3) affects
4) affect
Correct Answer: affects
