SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 25 January 2017"
Morning Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 76 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) isommetry
2) artfully
3) mudling
4) carkasses
Correct Answer: artfully
QID : 77 - Select the antonym of
privy
Options:
1) ulterior
2) obscure
3) covert
4) public
Correct Answer: public
QID : 78 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
It is essential (thorough cleaning) the mixer after each batch.
Options:
1) to clean thoroughly
2) to through clean
3) to cleaning thoroughly
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: to clean thoroughly
QID : 79 - 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.
"You can do this job" said Nikki to Jyoti
Options:
1) Nikki told Jyoti she could do that job.
2) Nikki told Jyoti she could do this job.
3) Nikki told Jyoti that she could do that job.
4) Nikki told Jyoti that, that she could do this job.
Correct Answer: Nikki told Jyoti that she could do that job.
QID : 80 - 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 kitten sat up(A)/the glass roof, and yawned(B)/and blinked its round eyes.(C)/No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A
QID : 81 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to bend over backwards
Options:
1) to accommodate every unreasonable request usually without getting anything back
2) stepping away from an unpleasant situation
3) to make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful
4) submitting onerself completely to a higher authority
Correct Answer: to make every effort to achieve something, especially to be fair or helpful
QID : 82 - 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 office boy vacuums and dusts the office every morning.
Options:
1) Every morning the office was vacuumed and dusted by the office boy.
2) Every morning the office had been vacuumed and dusted by the office boy.
3) Every morning the office is vacuumed and dusted by the office boy.
4) Every morning the office has been vacuumed and dusted by the office boy.
Correct Answer: Every morning the office is vacuumed and dusted by the office boy.
QID : 83 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
Options:
1) pious
2) reverent
3) humble
4) devout
Correct Answer: reverent
QID : 84 - 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 have been paying taxes for the past five years yet I do not have the __________ to vote as I am not a citizen.
Options:
1) authority
2) responsibility
3) right
4) claim
Correct Answer: right
QID : 85 - Select the antonym of
to chuckle
Options:
1) to snicker
2) to guffaw
3) to lament
4) to chortle
Correct Answer: to lament
QID : 86 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To declare invalid an official agreement, decision, or result.
Options:
1) to annul
2) to negate
3) to efface
4) to undo
Correct Answer: to annul
