SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 11 January 2017" Afternoon Shift (English Comprehension)

QID : 176  - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Tie the knot

Options:

1) To put yourself into a problem

2) To make  fateful decision

3) To sign  the deal

4) To get married

Correct Answer: To get married

QID : 177  - Select the synonym of

carnal

Options:

1) chaste

2) sensual

3) decent

4) spiritual

Correct Answer: sensual

QID : 178  - Select the antonym of

intrinsic

Options:

1) elemental

2) innate

3) connate

4) accquired

Correct Answer: accquired

 

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QID : 179  - 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.

Providence smiles ..............those who are diligent.  Options:

1) with

2) in

3) upon

4) over

Correct Answer: upon

QID : 180  - Select the word with the correct spelling.

Options:

1) chaastity

2) marothon

3) reasert

4) toxicity

Correct Answer: toxicity

QID : 181  - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

When  I last  saw Ravi, he (had been  running) to catch his bus.

Options:

1) ran

2) was running

3) had  run

4) no improvement

Correct Answer: was running

QID : 182  - 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'.

If you are in the wrong gears (A)/the  car won't be (B)/able to climb the hill.(C)/No error(D) Options:

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

Correct Answer: A

QID : 183  - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The ball is in your court

Options:

1) It is up to you to make  the next move

2) You have got a fantastic opportunity

3) You will be blamed for crimes that  you have not committed

4) You have been put into a dilemma.

Correct Answer: It is up to you to make  the next move

QID : 184  - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

I would  love (to availing) a short holiday, and  go for an overnight trek.

Options:

1) to avail myself of

2) to avail of

3) to avail myself

4) no improvement

Correct Answer: to avail myself

QID : 185  - 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.

Mariam was writing a note to her boss. Options:

1) A note was written to her boss by Mariam.

2) A note was wrote  by Mariam to her boss.

3) A note was being  written by Mariam to her boss.

4) A note was written by Mariam to her boss.

Correct Answer: A note was being  written by Mariam to her boss.

QID : 186  - Select the synonym of

incinerate

Options:

1) parch

2) moderate

3) ignite

4) quench

Correct Answer: ignite

QID : 187  - Select the antonym of

ogle

Options:

1) leer

2) gaze

3) ignore

4) gawk

Correct Answer: ignore

QID : 188  - Select the word with the correct spelling.

Options:

1) snatched

2) litigat

3) abhored

4) variabely

Correct Answer: snatched

QID : 189  - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To harass someone persistently to do something. Options:

1) Iconoclast

2) Dote

3) Neurotic

4) Importune

Correct Answer: Importune

QID : 190  - 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.

The baby looked..............the toffee with greedy  eyes. Options:

1) upon

2) into

3) on

4) at

Correct Answer: at

QID : 191  - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A short statement expressing a general  truth. Options:

1) Maxim

2) Infer

3) Drum

4) Pander

Correct Answer: Maxim

QID : 192  - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

It is a truth universally

P-acknowledged that a single

Q-man in possession of a good

R-fortune must be in want of a wife

Options:

1) QRP

2) PQR

3) RPQ

4) QPR

Correct Answer: PQR

QID : 193  - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Your absence has

P-gone through me Q-through a needle R-like thread

Options:

1) PRQ

2) PQR

3) QPR

4) RPQ

Correct Answer: PRQ

QID : 194  - 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'.

This is the sportsperson(A)/whom I think has won(B)/the much coveted prize.(C)/ No error(D)

Options:

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

Correct Answer: B

QID : 195  - 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.

Abhay said to Veena,  " Are you coming to the Reception?" Options:

1) Abhay told Veena if she was coming to the Reception.

2) Abhay asked Veena if she will be coming to the Reception.

3) Abhay asked Veena if she was coming to the Reception.

4) Abhay asked Veena whether she was coming to the Reception.

Correct Answer: Abhay asked Veena if she was coming to the Reception.

QID : 196  - 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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather  conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated  Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active.  Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore,  we are ..............as coming months might

..............a challenge."

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing .............. Options:

1) erratic

2) weird

3) dicey

4) unstable

Correct Answer: erratic

QID : 197  - 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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather  conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated  Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active.  Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore,  we are ..............as coming months might

..............a challenge."

the  health department officials .............. Options:

1) expect

2) expects

3) were expecting

4) are expecting

Correct Answer: are expecting

QID : 198  - 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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather  conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated  Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active.  Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore,  we are ..............as coming months might

..............a challenge."

In-charge,  Integrated  Disease ..............Programme (IDSP) Options:

1) management

2) control

3) surveillance

4) eradication

Correct Answer: surveillance

QID : 199  - 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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather  conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated  Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active.  Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore,  we are ..............as coming months might

..............a challenge."

Therefore,  we are .............. Options:

1) vigilant

2) open to

3) on toes

4) impulsive

Correct Answer: vigilant

QID : 200  - 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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather  conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated  Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active.  Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore,  we are ..............as coming months might

..............a challenge."

coming months might ..............a challenge." Options:

1) show

2) pose

3) throw

4) put up

Correct Answer: pose

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