SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (17th March 2022) Shift-1 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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SSC CHSL 17th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief
A    To dig a hole
B    To be very systematic
C    
To try everything
possible
D    An expression of surprise or frustration
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity
A    Diffidence
B    Audacity
C    Assurance
D    Poison
A n s w e r : A
3. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the
goals of human life.
A    DCBA
B    CABD
C    BDCA
D    ABDC
A n s w e r : B
  
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SSC CHSL 17th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief
A    To dig a hole
B    To be very systematic
C    
To try everything
possible
D    An expression of surprise or frustration
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity
A    Diffidence
B    Audacity
C    Assurance
D    Poison
A n s w e r : A
3. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the
goals of human life.
A    DCBA
B    CABD
C    BDCA
D    ABDC
A n s w e r : B
  
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4. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Mr. Summers spoke frequently
A. the one that had been constructed when the first people settled down to make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box. There was a C. to the
villagers about making a new box, but no one
D. story that the present box had been made with some pieces of the box that had preceded it
A    BDAC
B    DACB
C    ACDB
D    CBDA
A n s w e r : D
    
5. Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical
error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.
A    No error
B    a fondness for lavish living.
C    only son, has had developed
D    Ashwatthama, Drona’s
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Place where bees are kept.
A    Hive
B    Apiary
C    Net
D    Aviary
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent
  
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SSC CHSL 17th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief
A    To dig a hole
B    To be very systematic
C    
To try everything
possible
D    An expression of surprise or frustration
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity
A    Diffidence
B    Audacity
C    Assurance
D    Poison
A n s w e r : A
3. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the
goals of human life.
A    DCBA
B    CABD
C    BDCA
D    ABDC
A n s w e r : B
  
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4. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Mr. Summers spoke frequently
A. the one that had been constructed when the first people settled down to make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box. There was a C. to the
villagers about making a new box, but no one
D. story that the present box had been made with some pieces of the box that had preceded it
A    BDAC
B    DACB
C    ACDB
D    CBDA
A n s w e r : D
    
5. Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical
error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.
A    No error
B    a fondness for lavish living.
C    only son, has had developed
D    Ashwatthama, Drona’s
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Place where bees are kept.
A    Hive
B    Apiary
C    Net
D    Aviary
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent
  
.
A    
Intermittent
B    Broken
C    Ceasing
D    Inconsistent
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
I dump the tray on the side and start ______ up the dishwasher.
A    tantalizing
B    upbringing
C    alienating
D    loading
A n s w e r : D
9. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The actors is to shoot the scene three times.
A    No improvement
B    had to shooting
C    has to shoot
D    had to shoot
A n s w e r : D
10. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TARDY
A    BELATED
B    OVERDUE
C    DELINQUENT
D    PROMPT
A n s w e r : D
  
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SSC CHSL 17th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief
A    To dig a hole
B    To be very systematic
C    
To try everything
possible
D    An expression of surprise or frustration
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity
A    Diffidence
B    Audacity
C    Assurance
D    Poison
A n s w e r : A
3. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the
goals of human life.
A    DCBA
B    CABD
C    BDCA
D    ABDC
A n s w e r : B
  
.
4. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Mr. Summers spoke frequently
A. the one that had been constructed when the first people settled down to make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box. There was a C. to the
villagers about making a new box, but no one
D. story that the present box had been made with some pieces of the box that had preceded it
A    BDAC
B    DACB
C    ACDB
D    CBDA
A n s w e r : D
    
5. Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical
error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.
A    No error
B    a fondness for lavish living.
C    only son, has had developed
D    Ashwatthama, Drona’s
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Place where bees are kept.
A    Hive
B    Apiary
C    Net
D    Aviary
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent
  
.
A    
Intermittent
B    Broken
C    Ceasing
D    Inconsistent
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
I dump the tray on the side and start ______ up the dishwasher.
A    tantalizing
B    upbringing
C    alienating
D    loading
A n s w e r : D
9. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The actors is to shoot the scene three times.
A    No improvement
B    had to shooting
C    has to shoot
D    had to shoot
A n s w e r : D
10. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TARDY
A    BELATED
B    OVERDUE
C    DELINQUENT
D    PROMPT
A n s w e r : D
  
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11. Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence.
“Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading.
A    With a faded euphoria Vikram asked who is it.
B    As his euphoria faded, Vikram asks as to who was it.
C    With his euphoria faded, Vikram asked who it is.
D    With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it was.
A n s w e r : D
12. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures.
A    No error
B    Democrats are often more receptive
C    foreign people and cultures.
D    and accommodating of
A n s w e r : D
13. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who goes on foot
A    Hypochondriac
B    Vigilant
C    Pedestrian
D    Cynic
A n s w e r : C
      
14. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sporadic
A    Scattered
B    Random
C    Rare
  
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SSC CHSL 17th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief
A    To dig a hole
B    To be very systematic
C    
To try everything
possible
D    An expression of surprise or frustration
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity
A    Diffidence
B    Audacity
C    Assurance
D    Poison
A n s w e r : A
3. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the
goals of human life.
A    DCBA
B    CABD
C    BDCA
D    ABDC
A n s w e r : B
  
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4. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Mr. Summers spoke frequently
A. the one that had been constructed when the first people settled down to make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box. There was a C. to the
villagers about making a new box, but no one
D. story that the present box had been made with some pieces of the box that had preceded it
A    BDAC
B    DACB
C    ACDB
D    CBDA
A n s w e r : D
    
5. Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical
error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.
A    No error
B    a fondness for lavish living.
C    only son, has had developed
D    Ashwatthama, Drona’s
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Place where bees are kept.
A    Hive
B    Apiary
C    Net
D    Aviary
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent
  
.
A    
Intermittent
B    Broken
C    Ceasing
D    Inconsistent
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
I dump the tray on the side and start ______ up the dishwasher.
A    tantalizing
B    upbringing
C    alienating
D    loading
A n s w e r : D
9. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The actors is to shoot the scene three times.
A    No improvement
B    had to shooting
C    has to shoot
D    had to shoot
A n s w e r : D
10. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TARDY
A    BELATED
B    OVERDUE
C    DELINQUENT
D    PROMPT
A n s w e r : D
  
.
     
11. Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence.
“Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading.
A    With a faded euphoria Vikram asked who is it.
B    As his euphoria faded, Vikram asks as to who was it.
C    With his euphoria faded, Vikram asked who it is.
D    With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it was.
A n s w e r : D
12. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures.
A    No error
B    Democrats are often more receptive
C    foreign people and cultures.
D    and accommodating of
A n s w e r : D
13. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who goes on foot
A    Hypochondriac
B    Vigilant
C    Pedestrian
D    Cynic
A n s w e r : C
      
14. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sporadic
A    Scattered
B    Random
C    Rare
  
.
D    
Systematic
A n s w e r : D
15. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
An argument or statement seeming reasonable or probable
A    Incorrigible
B    Corrigible
C    Congruent
D    Plausible
A n s w e r : D
16. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A    MINARET
B    PERTIMENT
C    OCCURED
D    RELEVENT
A n s w e r : A
       
17. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    SPLENDID
B    MEAGRE
C    MARRIAGEABLE
D    CONSCENT
A n s w e r : A
18. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Ravish likes chocolate.
A    Chocolate was liked by Ravish.
B    Chocolate is liked by Ravish.
C    Chocolate were liked by Ravish.
  
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