ENGLISH for SSC CHSL Examination

1/25
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ASSERTION
Discussion
Rejection
Declaration
Continuation
2/25
Select the wrongly spelt word.
Awfully
Unduly
Unruly
Faithfuly
3/25
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The police beat a number of protestors last night.
A number of protestors had been beaten by the police last night.
A number of protestors were being beaten by the police last night
A number of protestors has been beaten by the police the night before
A number of protestors were beaten by the police the night before.
4/25
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Up in arms
Angry about something
Give up fighting and surrender
Divide into armed groups
Throw up arms in joy
5/25
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives and their ___(1)___ usage is now impacting human behaviour. We need to ___(2)___ think about digital detox! Yes, the concept of disconnecting with ___(3)___ virtual world is not just a fad. It’s the need of the hour today. The Global Brand Director of the smartphone Vivo in his speech nudged all smartphone users ___(4)___ a step backward and think. He said, “Let’s ___(5)___ our mobiles and pledge to be closer and nearer to our loved ones.”
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.
exceeding
excessive
exceed
exceedingly
6/25
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives and their ___(1)___ usage is now impacting human behaviour. We need to ___(2)___ think about digital detox! Yes, the concept of disconnecting with ___(3)___ virtual world is not just a fad. It’s the need of the hour today. The Global Brand Director of the smartphone Vivo in his speech nudged all smartphone users ___(4)___ a step backward and think. He said, “Let’s ___(5)___ our mobiles and pledge to be closer and nearer to our loved ones.”
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.
serious
seriousness
series
seriously
7/25
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives and their ___(1)___ usage is now impacting human behaviour. We need to ___(2)___ think about digital detox! Yes, the concept of disconnecting with ___(3)___ virtual world is not just a fad. It’s the need of the hour today. The Global Brand Director of the smartphone Vivo in his speech nudged all smartphone users ___(4)___ a step backward and think. He said, “Let’s ___(5)___ our mobiles and pledge to be closer and nearer to our loved ones.”
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.
many
the
any
a
8/25
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives and their ___(1)___ usage is now impacting human behaviour. We need to ___(2)___ think about digital detox! Yes, the concept of disconnecting with ___(3)___ virtual world is not just a fad. It’s the need of the hour today. The Global Brand Director of the smartphone Vivo in his speech nudged all smartphone users ___(4)___ a step backward and think. He said, “Let’s ___(5)___ our mobiles and pledge to be closer and nearer to our loved ones.”
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.
to taking
takes
to take
taken
9/25
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smartphones have become an essential part of our lives and their ___(1)___ usage is now impacting human behaviour. We need to ___(2)___ think about digital detox! Yes, the concept of disconnecting with ___(3)___ virtual world is not just a fad. It’s the need of the hour today. The Global Brand Director of the smartphone Vivo in his speech nudged all smartphone users ___(4)___ a step backward and think. He said, “Let’s ___(5)___ our mobiles and pledge to be closer and nearer to our loved ones.”
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.
switch in
switch over
switch up
switch off
10/25
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
GUILE
Intuition
Surfeit
Sincerity
Deceit
11/25
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
Lenovo has launched ThinkPad XI Fold, the world’s first foldable laptop which is claimed to be so durable as its other devices.
to be most durable as
No improvement
to be very durable as
to be as durable as
12/25
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
If the video clip of the murder had not been shared on social media, the world would likely have remained______of the tragedy
recognised
unconfirmed
unaware
renowned
13/25
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
DEMOLISH
Cherish
abolish
construct
obstruct
14/25
Select the wrongly spelt word.
Popularly
Beggarly
Sincearly
Jocularly
15/25
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Stir up a hornet’s nest
Provoke trouble
Lead a revolt
Call for dialogue
Destroy a nest
16/25
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“Do you attend the film festival at Goa every year?” he asked.
He is asking me if I attended the film festival at Goa every year
He had asked me if I was attending the film festival at Goa every year.
He asked me if I attended the film festival at Goa every year.
He asks me if I attend the film festival at Goa every year.
17/25
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. This test is conducted on the fully automated Driving Test Track designed by Maruti Suzuki.
B. Each of these specific skills are to be tested and need to be completed successfully in under seven minutes by the candidate.
C. It is a fully-automated track having six segments to test specific driving skills.
D. The Regional Transport Offices of Delhi have recently introduced the new driving test.
BADC
ADBC
DBAC
DACB
18/25
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. The most well-known among them is the Purple Frog needing immediate protection.
B. The Secret Life of Frogs is the first ever film on the Amphibians of India.
C. The film has been shot extensively in the Western Ghats.
D.It showcases unique species of frogs which are critically endangered.
BCDA
CBDA
DCBA
BCAD
19/25
In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
When I met Akbar Padamsee, one of a pioneers of Indian art, he was 87 but still alert and active.
he was 87
When I met
but still alert and active
one of a pioneers of Indian art
20/25
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
That which is no longer useful
Redundant
Dominant
Abundant
Reluctant
21/25
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement
It is reported that everyday India witnessing the death of over 2000 babies aged less than one year.
India will be witness the death
India witnesses the death
No improvement
India witness the death
22/25
In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Your skill lie in cheering up people who are stressed out, wound up or generally just annoyed.
Your skill lie
who are stressed out, wound up
or generally just annoyed
in cheering up people
23/25
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
SURVEILLANCE
attack
neglect
endurance
vigilance
24/25
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
Padamse worked like a mathematician and was a true______ who experimented with numerous mediums.
voluntary
literary
adversary
visionary
25/25
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Something that is genuine
unreal
academic
authentic
magestic
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