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SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2020 "held on 11 August 2021"

Evening-Shift (English Language)

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Q.1 Select the incorrectly spelt word.
1. illegitimate
2. illegible
3. irresistible
4. irepairable
Q.2 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The jail ______ have started yoga and meditation classes for the inmates.
1. residents
2. authorities
3. people
4. workers
Q.3 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mother said to me, “Enjoy your vacation with your friends.”
1. Mother told me to enjoy my vacation with my friends.
2. Mother told me that you should enjoy your vacation with your friends.
3. Mother asked me to enjoyed my vacation with my friends.
4. Mother told me that I will enjoy my vacation with my friends.
Q.4 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
My tailor is made some very stylish dresses for me as well as for my daughter.
1. for me as well as
2. for my daughter
3. is made
4. very stylish dresses
Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
POLLUTE
1. ridicule
2. condemn
3. contaminate
4. destroy
Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Infallible
1. Dependable
2. Reliable
3. Faulty
4. Unfailing
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
It was the biggest jump in earnings for me and I was delighted.
1. is the big
2. has been the biggest
3. was the bigger
4. No substitution
Q.8 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The government has opened many new centres of excellence to train teachers in conducting online classes ______.
1. certainly
2. automatically
3. effectively
4. hopefully
Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A red letter day
1. a memorable day
2. a day of fun and enjoyment
3. the worst day
4. a day of horror
Q.10 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The counsellor gave very good advice to the students.
1. Very good advice to the students had been given by the counsellor.
2. Very good advice was given to the students by the counsellor.
3. Very good advice is given to the students by the counsellor.
4. Very good advice to the students has been given by the counsellor.

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Q.11 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
1. allegation
2. alliteration
3. almighty
4. allert
Q.12 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A dime a dozen
1. not available everywhere
2. common and so of little value
3. available only in bulk
4. in great demand as not easily available
Q.13 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
These days, wherever district courts are functioning, hearings is limit to urgent matters.
1. hearings were limited
2. hearing is limit
3. hearings are limited
4. No substitution
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PRECIOUS
1. plentiful
2. ugly
3. costly
4. worthless
Q.15 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. someone who runs away from justice
1. cheat
2. fugitive
3. stowaway
4. thief
Q.16 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A place where a dead person's body is burnt.
1. dungeon
2. basement
3. graveyard
4. crematorium
Q.17 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives their correct order.
A. According to sources, one of the degrees will have to be in the regular mode and the other either in open and distance learning or online mode.
B. In a move to improve students’ career prospects, the University Grants Commission has approved the proposal to allow them to pursue two degree programmes at the same time.
C. A committee formed under the UGC vice chairperson worked on the proposal based on feedback from the public.
D. Once the guidelines are notified, a student studying in a university will be able to pursue another degree programme simultaneously.
1. ABDC
2. CBAD
3. BCDA
4. DBAC
Q.18 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, select the one that gives their correct order.
A. It is only after sunset that he satisfies his hunger and quenches his thirst.
B. In this way, by practicing self-restraint for one month in a year, he is able to lead a life of self-discipline in all matters for the rest of the year.
C. During the month of Ramzan, the believer abstains from food and drink in the daytime of his own free will.
D. Fasting is an exercise in self-discipline and is good for everyone.
1. DBCA
2. CDAB
3. DCAB
4. CBDA
Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
HAZARDOUS
1. uncaring
2. dangerous
3. predictable
4. smooth
Q.20 In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
The manager said that Rahul does not wants to go to Mumbai for the new project.
1. to go to
2. for the new project
3. does not wants
4. said that
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the (3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4) ______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
1. crossed
2. crosses
3. was crossed
4. is crossing
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the (3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4) ______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
1. failure
2. passing
3. death
4. loss
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the (3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4) ______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
1. construction
2. destruction
3. extinction
4. creation
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the (3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4) ______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
1. was
2. have
3. are
4. is
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
As the full impact of cyclone Amphan’s fury emerged on Thursday morning and the count of uprooted trees (1) ______ the 5000 mark, environmentalists, horticulturists, and nature lovers mourned the huge (2) ______ . But they also felt that Kolkata could emerge stronger from the (3) ______ if it used the opportunity to move from arbitrary plantation drives to ones that (4) ______ more scientific and rational. The loss of trees is bound to have a great impact on the climate in (5) ______ parts of West Bengal as oxygen levels will go down.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
1. much
2. abundant
3. differing
4. several

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