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
