SSC CHSL 2nd June Shift 2 - English
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Vivacious
- B.
Itinerary
- C.
kengaroo
- D.
Ambiguous
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Wax
- A.
Wane
- B.
Insolent
- C.
Mourn
- D.
Error
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He is a ______ in shining armour.
- A.
nite
- B.
knit
- C.
knight
- D.
night
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I know him.
- A.
I am known to him.
- B.
He is known to me.
- C.
Let him be known to me.
- D.
He is known to myself.
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Going to the weekly market / in every Tuesday / is a ritual that has been followed / by generations in my family.
- A.
in every Tuesday
- B.
Going to the weekly market
- C.
is a ritual that has been followed
- D.
by generations in my family
Answer: Option A
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. However, after studying the myths scientifically, only a simpleton would find them irrational or worthless.
B. Moreover, it is wrong to analyse myths on the yardstick of their factual accuracy as they were designed to serve a greater, deeper purpose.
C. Myths have always been regarded as a complex and intriguing aspect in human life
D. In modern scientific world, they are essentially seen as something unscientific and meaningless.
- A.
ACDB
- B.
DCAB
- C.
DACB
- D.
CDAB
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Attendence
- B.
Audience
- C.
Competence
- D.
Comprehension
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Despair
- A.
Definite
- B.
Vile
- C.
Hope
- D.
Annoy
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Sheela is trying for a job since last year.
- A.
was trying
- B.
has been trying
- C.
have been trying
- D.
No substitution required
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Lead’ from the given sentence.
All the class monitors were asked to follow the guide who was there to manage and control their visit to Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
- A.
Guide
- B.
Control
- C.
Manage
- D.
Follow
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I had get back from Hyderabad last month.
- A.
get back from
- B.
had got back
- C.
got back from
- D.
had got back from
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.
When you have worked out this sum, you may went out to play.
- A.
went out to play
- B.
you may
- C.
this sum
- D.
When you have worked out
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The people will make him the leader.
- A.
He will be made the leader by the people.
- B.
People made him the leader.
- C.
He was made leader by the people.
- D.
He had been made the leader by people.
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Dark horse
- A.
A champion
- B.
An unexpected winner
- C.
A person criticised
- D.
Loved person
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Salubrious
- A.
Beneficial
- B.
Vicarious
- C.
Insidious
- D.
Septic
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Gifting is generally taken to be the easiest act to ________, if only you have the heart to part with something in your ________.
- A.
forsake, capacity
- B.
observe, control
- C.
perform, possession
- D.
forgive, discretion
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
He requested the bank to give him more time as at present he was unable to pay his debts.
- A.
Bankrupt
- B.
Reckless
- C.
Destitute
- D.
Meticulous
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
It was apparent that the girl was heading into a serious disaster.
- A.
heading out
- B.
heading along
- C.
heading for
- D.
heading down
Answer: Option C
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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Mahatma Gandhi in undoubtedly one of the much popular authors of our times.
- A.
better
- B.
most
- C.
best
- D.
total
Answer: Option B
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be like chalk and cheese
- A.
Be absolutely rich
- B.
Be absolutely lonely
- C.
Be absolutely deceptive
- D.
Be absolutely different
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
While I was sitting there (1)_________ over my failure to keep from having to spend (2) glistering _________ summer months on the freaking Cote of Azur, Grandmere started (3)_________ me from the phone. She kept (4)_________ her fingers on the phone to catch my attention. I just sat there blinking at her until finally she put her hand over the receiver and (5)_________ (so that nobody listens), “Amelia! In my bedroom, there is something for you”.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
sulking
- B.
grinning
- C.
clapping
- D.
smirking
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
my
- B.
ours
- C.
me
- D.
mine
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
dismissing
- B.
upsetting
- C.
beckoning
- D.
disconcerting
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
piquing
- B.
snapping
- C.
peering
- D.
tapping
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
commended
- B.
lauded
- C.
cheered
- D.
hissed
Answer: Option D
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