SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 18 January 2017" Afternoon Shift (English Comprehension)

QID : 176 ­ In the following question, sentence given with blank is 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 professor .................over just one point for full two hours.  

Options:

1) deliberated

2) mentioned

3) conversed

4) stated

Correct Answer: deliberated

QID : 177 ­ Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Statistics show

P­figures over the last three decades

Q­in several parts of India

R­a steady rise in the turnout

Options:

1) RPQ

2) RQP

3) PQR

4) QPR

Correct Answer: RPQ

QID : 178 ­ 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'.

Priya got good grades(A)/not in Hindi essay(B)/but also in arithmetic.(C)/No error(D)

Options:

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

Correct Answer: B

QID : 179 ­ In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

the recently dead person in question

Options:

1) obliviate

2) deceased

3) euthanized

4) reposed

Correct Answer: deceased

QID : 180 ­ In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The best of both worlds

Options:

1) To live like a saint so that you are the best in the living world as well as the heavens

2) To be lucky in life as well as in death

3) The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time

4) To be popular amongst both the opposing groups

Correct Answer: The benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time

QID : 181 ­ Select the antonym of

vigour

Options:

1) lethargy

2) fettle

3) kilter

4) robust

Correct Answer: lethargy

QID : 182 ­ Select the synonym of:

streak

Options:

1) freak

2) bright

3) immaculate

4) smear

Correct Answer: smear

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QID : 183 ­ Select the antonym of:

skeptic

Options:

1) profaner

2) heretic

3) atheist

4) devotee

Correct Answer: devotee

QID : 184 ­ Select the word with the correct spelling.

Options:

1) humanoid

2) spiling

3) amigrate

4) referrent

Correct Answer: humanoid

QID : 185 ­ 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'.

I told to the coach(A)/that I won't be able(B)/to come for the practice.(C)/No error(D)

Options:

1) A

2) B

3) C

4) D

Correct Answer: A

QID : 186 ­ Select the synonym of

sentry

Options:

1) bandit

2) competitor

3) sentinel

4) foe

Correct Answer: sentinel

QID : 187 ­ Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

If a person (studied) the history of the Maratha empire, he would have wondered how a small warrior tribe could have challenged the mighty Mughals.

Options:

1) has studied

2) had studied

3) could study

4) no improvement

Correct Answer: had studied

QID : 188 ­ In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To take  the cake

Options:

1) To have something unexpectedly good to eat

2) To get a lovely gift

3) To grab the prize before others

4) To to be especially good; outstanding

Correct Answer: To to be especially good; outstanding

QID : 189 ­ Select the word with the correct spelling.

Options:

1) rewolver

2) culpable

3) vagetate

4) rhythmmic

Correct Answer: culpable

QID : 190 ­ 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.

Father said to Rahul, “Are you in such a hurry to cross the road?”

Options:

1) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

2) Father asked Rahul whether he was in a big hurry to cross the road.

3) Father asked Rahul that if he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

4) Father ask Rahul whether he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

Correct Answer: Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

QID : 191 ­ 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 most useful gift of my wedding was given to me by my aunt.

Options:

1) My aunt gave me the most useful gift of my wedding.

2) My aunt had given me the most useful gift of my wedding.

3) The gift which has been most useful has been given to me by my aunt.

4) My aunt has given me the most useful gift of my wedding.

Correct Answer: My aunt gave me the most useful gift of my wedding.

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

A dissent in a court

P­the intelligence of a future day

Q­to the brooding spirit of law, to

 R­of last resort is an appeal

Options:

1) QRP

2) RQP

3) PRQ

4) PQR

Correct Answer: RQP

QID : 193 ­ Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

By 2030 India (would) have become the most populous country in the world.

Options:

1) will

2) should

3) shall

4) no improvement

Correct Answer: will

QID : 194 ­ 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 won't be able to come to the party, as I have certain .................to meet.

Options:

1) promises

2) commitments

3) assurances

4) tasks

Correct Answer: commitments

QID : 195 ­ In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To cut off a branch, limb, or twig from the main body of a tree

Options:

1) dollop

2) clop

3) lop

4) slop

Correct Answer: lop

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.

Restorative justice is .................from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to .................three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ................ emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong.  It is not a substitute .................the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a ..................

Restorative justice is .................from mediation though it involves meeting

Options:

1) clear

2) distinct

3) recognisable

4) specific

Correct Answer: distinct

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.

Restorative justice is .................from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to .................three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ................. emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong.  It is not a substitute .................the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a ..................

to find a solution acceptable to .................three parties.

Options:

1) all

2) entire

3) full

4) complete

Correct Answer: all

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.

Restorative justice is .................from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to .................                        three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ................ emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong.  It is not a substitute .................the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a ..................

More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and .................emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong.

Options:

1) so

2) therefore

3) because it

4) then it

Correct Answer: therefore

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.

Restorative justice is .................from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to ..............three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ................ emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong.  It is not a substitute .................the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a ...............

It is not a substitute .................the formal criminal justice system,

Options:

1) to

2) for

3) of

4) from

Correct Answer: to

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.

Restorative justice is .................from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to .................three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ................ emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong.  It is not a substitute .................the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a ..................

a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a ..................

Options:

1) total

2) aggregate

3) whole

4) entirety

Correct Answer: whole

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