SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 11 March 2018" Morning Shift (English Language)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 11 March 2018"
Morning Shift (English Language)
QID : 1 - 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 person were (1)/ duly rewarded (2)/ for her bravery. (3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 2 - 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'.
We wish to make globalisation a means to expand human well being and freedom, (1)/ and to bring democracy and developmental (2)/ to local communities where people live.(3)/ No error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 3 - 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.
He needs to ______ his soul.
Options:
1) bare
2) bear
3) beer
4) bee
Correct Answer: bare
QID : 4 - 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.
Career ______ the kind of lifestyle one will lead and his/her position in the society.
Options:
1) determined
2) determines
3) deter
4) has been determine
Correct Answer: determines
QID : 5 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hyperbole
Options:
1) Spoliation
2) Overstatement
3) Simplification
4) Injury
Correct Answer: Overstatement
QID : 6 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Lucid
Options:
1) Murky
2) Clear
3) Dim
4) Dumb
Correct Answer: Clear
QID : 7 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Halcyon
Options:
1) Calm
2) Gentle
3) Palmy
4) Agitated
Correct Answer: Agitated
QID : 8 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Moot
Options:
1) Open
2) Doubtful
3) Definite
4) Controversial
Correct Answer: Definite
QID : 9 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Private companies are
P : exploiting groundwater
Q : resources in India
R : due to outdated law
Options:
1) QPR
2) PQR
3) RPQ
4) PRQ
Correct Answer: PQR
QID : 10 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
She made a very remarkable observation.
Options:
1) A very remarkable observation made by her.
2) A very remarkable observation is make by her.
3) A very remarkable observation make by her.
4) A very remarkable observation was made by her.
Correct Answer: A very remarkable observation was made by her.
QID : 11 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
“Do you really come from Spain?” said the Queen.
Options:
1) The Queen asked did he really came from Spain.
2) The Queen enquired about his country.
3) The Queen asked whether he really came from Spain.
4) The Queen ask which country he is from.
Correct Answer: The Queen asked whether he really came from Spain.
QID : 12 - In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
Options:
1) Exhilarate
2) Exhilrate
3) Exhielarate
4) Eshilariate
Correct Answer: Exhilarate
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QID : 13 - 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.
These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The
active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is
the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing
________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your
special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used
_________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.
The active function _______________ the volitional,
Options:
1) performs
2) perform
3) performing
4) performed
Correct Answer: performs
QID : 14 - 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.
These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The
active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is
the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing
________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your
special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used
_________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.
the mind _________ some mental
Options:
1) in
2) of
3) on
4) to
Correct Answer: on
QID : 15 - 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.
These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.
Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts
Options:
1) form
2) from
3) for
4) at
Correct Answer: from
QID : 16 - 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.
These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.
and ideas _______ in harmony with your special
Options:
1) do not
2) no
3) neither
4) not
Correct Answer: not
QID : 17 - 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.
These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.
This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake
Options:
1) by
2) with
3) plus
4) around
Correct Answer: by
QID : 18 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Catch red-handed
Options:
1) Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing.
2) Successfully accomplish a difficult physical task.
3) Catch someone with colour on his hands.
4) Be warned of imminent danger.
Correct Answer: Apprehend someone in the course of wrongdoing.
QID : 19 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A sea change
Options:
1) A profound or notable transformation.
2) An upcoming storm.
3) Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep
inside.
4) As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different
picture.
Correct Answer: A profound or notable transformation.
QID : 20 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Gratify an immoral or distasteful desire
Options:
1) Depress
2) Frustrate
3) Offend
4) Pander
Correct Answer: Pander
QID : 21 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay
Options:
1) Disintegrate
2) Juxtapose
3) Conjugate
4) Entwine
Correct Answer: Disintegrate
QID : 22 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
The footpath (had been hijacked) by gigantic blue-and-green barricades.
Options:
1) have been hijacked
2) have being hijacked
3) had been hijacking
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: no improvement
QID : 23 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
Needless to say, cooking (has become) easier now.
Options:
1) is become
2) has becoming
3) have become
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: no improvement
QID : 24 - The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Finally, what is left are an
A-innocuous bunch of audit
B-queries, useful for auditors and
C-harmless for staff members
Options:
1) ABC
2) CBA
3) CAB
4) BCA
Correct Answer: ABC
QID : 25 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
Options:
1) recuparate
2) rekuperate
3) rekuparate
4) recuperate
Correct Answer: recuperate
