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SSC CHSL 16th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
A    Arsonist
B    Apostate
C    Anarchist
D    Agnostic
A n s w e r : B
2. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Dead lock
A    To be anxious
B    
A state in which progress is
impossible
C    To lose an important asset
D    To attract
A n s w e r : B
3. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    Brinjal
B    Mouse
C    Sliede
D    Blink
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.
A    Agoraphobia
B    Claustrophobia
  
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SSC CHSL 16th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
A    Arsonist
B    Apostate
C    Anarchist
D    Agnostic
A n s w e r : B
2. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Dead lock
A    To be anxious
B    
A state in which progress is
impossible
C    To lose an important asset
D    To attract
A n s w e r : B
3. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    Brinjal
B    Mouse
C    Sliede
D    Blink
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.
A    Agoraphobia
B    Claustrophobia
  
.
C    
Acrophobia
D    
Homophobia
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who loves mankind
A    Philistine
B    Philologist
C    Philanderer
D    Philanthropist
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Quail
A    Approach
B    Cringe
C    Assail
D    Tyrant
A n s w e r : B
7. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The efforts of the Government in providing health education and Primary Health Centres is borne
fruits.
A    has borne
B    No improvement
C    have borne
D    was bore
A n s w e r : C
     
8. Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
  
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SSC CHSL 16th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
A    Arsonist
B    Apostate
C    Anarchist
D    Agnostic
A n s w e r : B
2. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Dead lock
A    To be anxious
B    
A state in which progress is
impossible
C    To lose an important asset
D    To attract
A n s w e r : B
3. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    Brinjal
B    Mouse
C    Sliede
D    Blink
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.
A    Agoraphobia
B    Claustrophobia
  
.
C    
Acrophobia
D    
Homophobia
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who loves mankind
A    Philistine
B    Philologist
C    Philanderer
D    Philanthropist
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Quail
A    Approach
B    Cringe
C    Assail
D    Tyrant
A n s w e r : B
7. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The efforts of the Government in providing health education and Primary Health Centres is borne
fruits.
A    has borne
B    No improvement
C    have borne
D    was bore
A n s w e r : C
     
8. Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
  
.
A    
A welcoming voice from the open dorway.
B    A welcoming voice from the open doorway.
C    A welcoming voise from the open doorway.
D    A welcomng voice from the open doorway.
A n s w e r : B
9. Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then
select the option "No error".
We talked about writing a will, but it/ was one of those thing you never/ get around to doing.
A    was one of those thing you never
B    No error
C    get around to doing.
D    We talked about writing a will, but it
A n s w e r : A
10. Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.
A    We have been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
B    We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
C    We are invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
D    We had been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
A n s w e r : B
     
11. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Many people
P. learn better when they have something tangible
Q. hold in their hands and get their head
R. to work with, a physical object they can
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make that possible
A    PRQS
B    PRSQ
C    
QPRS
  
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SSC CHSL 16th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
A    Arsonist
B    Apostate
C    Anarchist
D    Agnostic
A n s w e r : B
2. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Dead lock
A    To be anxious
B    
A state in which progress is
impossible
C    To lose an important asset
D    To attract
A n s w e r : B
3. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    Brinjal
B    Mouse
C    Sliede
D    Blink
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.
A    Agoraphobia
B    Claustrophobia
  
.
C    
Acrophobia
D    
Homophobia
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who loves mankind
A    Philistine
B    Philologist
C    Philanderer
D    Philanthropist
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Quail
A    Approach
B    Cringe
C    Assail
D    Tyrant
A n s w e r : B
7. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The efforts of the Government in providing health education and Primary Health Centres is borne
fruits.
A    has borne
B    No improvement
C    have borne
D    was bore
A n s w e r : C
     
8. Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
  
.
A    
A welcoming voice from the open dorway.
B    A welcoming voice from the open doorway.
C    A welcoming voise from the open doorway.
D    A welcomng voice from the open doorway.
A n s w e r : B
9. Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then
select the option "No error".
We talked about writing a will, but it/ was one of those thing you never/ get around to doing.
A    was one of those thing you never
B    No error
C    get around to doing.
D    We talked about writing a will, but it
A n s w e r : A
10. Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.
A    We have been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
B    We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
C    We are invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
D    We had been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
A n s w e r : B
     
11. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Many people
P. learn better when they have something tangible
Q. hold in their hands and get their head
R. to work with, a physical object they can
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make that possible
A    PRQS
B    PRSQ
C    
QPRS
  
.
D    
QRSP
A n s w e r : A
12. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Opaque
A    Unadulterated
B    Translucent
C    Clear
D    Arcane
A n s w e r : D
13. Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Frighten
A    Startle
B    Petrify
C    Alarm
D    Reassure
A n s w e r : D
      
14. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Obliquity
A    Profundity
B    Incisiveness
C    Surety
D    Opacity
A n s w e r : D
15. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. elderly is on the increase, and, although they constitute only
Q. a small minority of the retired population, their
R. in all advanced industrial societies the proportion of infirm
S. claim on social services is disproportionately heavy
  
.
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SSC CHSL 16th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
A    Arsonist
B    Apostate
C    Anarchist
D    Agnostic
A n s w e r : B
2. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Dead lock
A    To be anxious
B    
A state in which progress is
impossible
C    To lose an important asset
D    To attract
A n s w e r : B
3. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    Brinjal
B    Mouse
C    Sliede
D    Blink
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.
A    Agoraphobia
B    Claustrophobia
  
.
C    
Acrophobia
D    
Homophobia
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who loves mankind
A    Philistine
B    Philologist
C    Philanderer
D    Philanthropist
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Quail
A    Approach
B    Cringe
C    Assail
D    Tyrant
A n s w e r : B
7. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
The efforts of the Government in providing health education and Primary Health Centres is borne
fruits.
A    has borne
B    No improvement
C    have borne
D    was bore
A n s w e r : C
     
8. Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
  
.
A    
A welcoming voice from the open dorway.
B    A welcoming voice from the open doorway.
C    A welcoming voise from the open doorway.
D    A welcomng voice from the open doorway.
A n s w e r : B
9. Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then
select the option "No error".
We talked about writing a will, but it/ was one of those thing you never/ get around to doing.
A    was one of those thing you never
B    No error
C    get around to doing.
D    We talked about writing a will, but it
A n s w e r : A
10. Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.
A    We have been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
B    We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
C    We are invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
D    We had been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.
A n s w e r : B
     
11. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Many people
P. learn better when they have something tangible
Q. hold in their hands and get their head
R. to work with, a physical object they can
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make that possible
A    PRQS
B    PRSQ
C    
QPRS
  
.
D    
QRSP
A n s w e r : A
12. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Opaque
A    Unadulterated
B    Translucent
C    Clear
D    Arcane
A n s w e r : D
13. Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Frighten
A    Startle
B    Petrify
C    Alarm
D    Reassure
A n s w e r : D
      
14. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Obliquity
A    Profundity
B    Incisiveness
C    Surety
D    Opacity
A n s w e r : D
15. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. elderly is on the increase, and, although they constitute only
Q. a small minority of the retired population, their
R. in all advanced industrial societies the proportion of infirm
S. claim on social services is disproportionately heavy
  
.
A    
PSRQ
B    RSPQ
C    QPSR
D    RPQS
A n s w e r : D
16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Method to my madness
A    Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.
B    To get someone drunk.
C    To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections.
D    
Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good
reason.
A n s w e r : D
       
17. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
People that are lonely have higher levels of the hormone cortisol
A    People that are lonely
B    have higher levels of
C    the hormone cortisol.
D    No error
A n s w e r : A
18. Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence
is grammatically correct.
She dedicated her entire life to the serviced of the poorest of the poor.
A    service of the poorest
B    No improvement
C    services off the poorest
D    serviced of the poorer
A n s w e r : A
  
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