SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 11 January 2017" Afternoon Shift (English Comprehension)
SSC CHSL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2016 "held on 11 January 2017" Afternoon Shift (English Comprehension)
QID : 176 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Tie the knot
Options:
1) To put yourself into a problem
2) To make fateful decision
3) To sign the deal
4) To get married
Correct Answer: To get married
QID : 177 - Select the synonym of
carnal
Options:
1) chaste
2) sensual
3) decent
4) spiritual
Correct Answer: sensual
QID : 178 - Select the antonym of
intrinsic
Options:
1) elemental
2) innate
3) connate
4) accquired
Correct Answer: accquired
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QID : 179 - 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.
Providence smiles ..............those who are diligent. Options:
1) with
2) in
3) upon
4) over
Correct Answer: upon
QID : 180 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) chaastity
2) marothon
3) reasert
4) toxicity
Correct Answer: toxicity
QID : 181 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
When I last saw Ravi, he (had been running) to catch his bus.
Options:
1) ran
2) was running
3) had run
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: was running
QID : 182 - 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'.
If you are in the wrong gears (A)/the car won't be (B)/able to climb the hill.(C)/No error(D) Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A
QID : 183 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The ball is in your court
Options:
1) It is up to you to make the next move
2) You have got a fantastic opportunity
3) You will be blamed for crimes that you have not committed
4) You have been put into a dilemma.
Correct Answer: It is up to you to make the next move
QID : 184 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I would love (to availing) a short holiday, and go for an overnight trek.
Options:
1) to avail myself of
2) to avail of
3) to avail myself
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: to avail myself
QID : 185 - 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.
Mariam was writing a note to her boss. Options:
1) A note was written to her boss by Mariam.
2) A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss.
3) A note was being written by Mariam to her boss.
4) A note was written by Mariam to her boss.
Correct Answer: A note was being written by Mariam to her boss.
QID : 186 - Select the synonym of
incinerate
Options:
1) parch
2) moderate
3) ignite
4) quench
Correct Answer: ignite
QID : 187 - Select the antonym of
ogle
Options:
1) leer
2) gaze
3) ignore
4) gawk
Correct Answer: ignore
QID : 188 - Select the word with the correct spelling.
Options:
1) snatched
2) litigat
3) abhored
4) variabely
Correct Answer: snatched
QID : 189 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To harass someone persistently to do something. Options:
1) Iconoclast
2) Dote
3) Neurotic
4) Importune
Correct Answer: Importune
QID : 190 - 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.
The baby looked..............the toffee with greedy eyes. Options:
1) upon
2) into
3) on
4) at
Correct Answer: at
QID : 191 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A short statement expressing a general truth. Options:
1) Maxim
2) Infer
3) Drum
4) Pander
Correct Answer: Maxim
QID : 192 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It is a truth universally
P-acknowledged that a single
Q-man in possession of a good
R-fortune must be in want of a wife
Options:
1) QRP
2) PQR
3) RPQ
4) QPR
Correct Answer: PQR
QID : 193 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Your absence has
P-gone through me Q-through a needle R-like thread
Options:
1) PRQ
2) PQR
3) QPR
4) RPQ
Correct Answer: PRQ
QID : 194 - 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'.
This is the sportsperson(A)/whom I think has won(B)/the much coveted prize.(C)/ No error(D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B
QID : 195 - 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.
Abhay said to Veena, " Are you coming to the Reception?" Options:
1) Abhay told Veena if she was coming to the Reception.
2) Abhay asked Veena if she will be coming to the Reception.
3) Abhay asked Veena if she was coming to the Reception.
4) Abhay asked Veena whether she was coming to the Reception.
Correct Answer: Abhay asked Veena if she was coming to the Reception.
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.
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are ..............as coming months might
..............a challenge."
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing .............. Options:
1) erratic
2) weird
3) dicey
4) unstable
Correct Answer: erratic
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.
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are ..............as coming months might
..............a challenge."
the health department officials .............. Options:
1) expect
2) expects
3) were expecting
4) are expecting
Correct Answer: are expecting
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.
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are ..............as coming months might
..............a challenge."
In-charge, Integrated Disease ..............Programme (IDSP) Options:
1) management
2) control
3) surveillance
4) eradication
Correct Answer: surveillance
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.
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are ..............as coming months might
..............a challenge."
Therefore, we are .............. Options:
1) vigilant
2) open to
3) on toes
4) impulsive
Correct Answer: vigilant
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.
In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ..............weather conditions, the health department officials ..............that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ..............Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are ..............as coming months might
..............a challenge."
coming months might ..............a challenge." Options:
1) show
2) pose
3) throw
4) put up
Correct Answer: pose
