SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 07 January 2017" Morning Shift (English Comprehension)

QID : 76 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. Options:

1) trite

2) opposite

3) exceptional

4) ambiguous

Correct Answer: ambiguous

QID : 77 - Select  the word with the correct spelling.

Options:

1) humanoide

2) rikshaw

3) deviance

4) virtuos

Correct Answer: deviance

QID : 78 - Select  the antonym of

vibrant

Options:

1) drab

2) gaudy

3) jazzy

4) vivid

Correct Answer: drab

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QID : 79 - 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.

If you are caught using a calculator in the exam then it will be ...................

1) taken

2) confiscated

3) confisticate

4) under possession

Correct Answer: confiscated

QID : 80 - 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.

"Please don't hit me" Rita said to the attacker. Options:

1) Rita begged the attacker to not to hit her.

2) Rita told the attacker to not hit her.

3) Rita begged the attacker not to hit her.

4) Rita pleaded with the attacker to not to hit her.

Correct Answer: Rita begged the attacker not to hit her.

QID : 81 - Select  the synonym  of

dignity

Options:

1) decency

2) immoral

3) primacy

4) chagrin

Correct Answer: decency

QID : 82 - 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'.

Indian Defence  forces(A)/fought the enemy(B)/till the last soldier was standing.(C)/No error(D) Options:

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

Correct Answer: A

QID : 83 - Choose the synonym  of

defecate

Options:

1) chaff

2) quench

3) ingest

4) secrete

Correct Answer: secrete

QID : 84 - Select  the word with the correct spelling.

Options:

1) bargundy

2) panacea

3) revolwer

4) cantinue

Correct Answer: panacea

QID : 85 - 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.

..................and my younger brother went to the movies all by ourselves. Options:

1) I

2) Mine

3) Myself

4) My own self

Correct Answer: I

QID : 86 - Rearrange the parts  of the sentence in correct order

The truth about these P-communities is that Q-they deserve  to die

R-dysfunctional, downscale

Options:

1) PQR

2) QPR

3) RPQ

4) RQP

Correct Answer: RPQ

QID : 87 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The unfortunate old man was knocked  (away by) the rash  driver.

Options:

1) out by

2) off by

3) by

4) no improvement

Correct Answer: out by

QID : 88 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase

Something  widely feared as a possible dangerous occurrence. Options:

1) spectre

2) beguile

3) monolith

4) canny

Correct Answer: spectre

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 landlord could not(A)/tell which of the servant(B)/broke the glass.(C)/No error(D) Options:

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

Correct Answer: B

QID : 90 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. One should  get (trained) to prepare one's own breakfast.

Options:

1) habituated

2) used

3) prepared

4) no improvement

Correct Answer: used

QID : 91 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Mrs. Vaijanthi teaches us literature. Options:

1) We have been  taught literature  by Mrs. Vaijanthi.

2) Literature is being taught by Mrs. Vaijanthi to us.

3) Literature is being taught to us by Mrs. Vaijanthi.

4) Literature is taught by Mrs. Vaijanthi to us.

Correct Answer: Literature is being taught to us by Mrs. Vaijanthi.

QID : 92 - Select  the antonym of

deep-seated

1) chronic

2) temporary

3) inbred

4) subconscious

Correct Answer: temporary

QID : 93 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Zero tolerance

Options:

1) Accuracy is paramount

2) Non-acceptance of antisocial behaviour

3) No return without risk

4) No problem  at all

Correct Answer: Non-acceptance of antisocial behaviour

QID : 94 - Rearrange the parts  of the sentence in correct order.

Do not be anxious about

P-thanksgiving,  present  your requests to God

Q-and petition, with

R-anything, but in every situation, by prayer

Options:

1) PRQ

2) PQR

3) QRP

4) RQP

Correct Answer: RQP

QID : 95 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Variety is the spice  of life

Options:

1) New experiences make life more interesting

2) Experimentation may be risky

3) Life is very beautiful

4) There is no life without excitement

Correct Answer: New experiences make life more interesting

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.

Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious  and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................

for those  on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious  bone-related ..................in the monsoon.

Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers

Options:

1) haphazardly

2) accidently

3) casually

4) randomly

Correct Answer: haphazardly

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.

Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious  and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................

for those  on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious  bone-related ..................in the monsoon.

a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. Options:

1) risk

2) threat

3) danger

4) hazard

Correct Answer: hazard

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.

Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious  and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................

for those  on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious  bone-related ..................in the monsoon.

to serious  and ..................back and neck-related complications

Options:

1) chronic

2) painful

3) hurtful

4) terrible

Correct Answer: chronic

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.

Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious  and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................

for those  on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious  bone-related ..................in the monsoon.

potholes have become an .................. Options:

1) health  risk

2) dangerous situation

3) imminent threat

4) epidemic

Correct Answer: imminent threat

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.

Potholes and ..................placed speed breakers of all shapes and sizes on city streets have become a health ..................for two-wheeler riders. From cuts and bruises, wounds, and a visit to the emergency room to serious  and ..................back and neck-related complications, potholes have become an ..................

for those  on the road. Doctors report an increase in patients with injuries and serious  bone-related ..................in the monsoon.

serious  bone-related ..................in the monsoon. Options:

1) confusions

2) complications

3) complexities

4) difficulties

Correct Answer: complications

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