SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (10th June 2021) Shift-2 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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SSC CHSL 10th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 
The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.
A    The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
B    The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
C    The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
D    The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
A n s w e r : B
2. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Reena, who devoured foreign coloquialism and trivia, successfully diverted the conversation.
A    coloquialism
B    successfully
C    devoured
D    trivia
A n s w e r : A
3. Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The old house was so ________(sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.
A    wry
B    competent
C    subdued
D    feeble
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.
A    Nosy yet firm
B    Being uncomfortable and restless
C    Always comfortable
D    Very adventurous
A n s w e r : B
    
  
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SSC CHSL 10th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 
The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.
A    The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
B    The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
C    The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
D    The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
A n s w e r : B
2. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Reena, who devoured foreign coloquialism and trivia, successfully diverted the conversation.
A    coloquialism
B    successfully
C    devoured
D    trivia
A n s w e r : A
3. Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The old house was so ________(sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.
A    wry
B    competent
C    subdued
D    feeble
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.
A    Nosy yet firm
B    Being uncomfortable and restless
C    Always comfortable
D    Very adventurous
A n s w e r : B
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries can never serve the goal of the country’s friendly neighbourhood policy.
A    cynophobia
B    arachnophobia
C    xenophobia
D    xerophobia
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Deception
B    Surreptious
C    Argument
D    Corporation
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Shanti heard the children who were shouting outside
A    who were playing outdoor
B    who were thrashing in the open air
C    who were flaying in the open air
D    who were screaming outdoors
A n s w e r : D
     
8. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
Though Mr. Swami ran in debt, he did not stop wasting money.
A    ran into
B    ran to
C    ran over
D    ran along
A n s w e r : A
9. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The management is not perturbed about appointing / someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined / towards filling the
position with a person / who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes.
A    towards filling the position with a person
  
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SSC CHSL 10th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 
The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.
A    The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
B    The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
C    The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
D    The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
A n s w e r : B
2. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Reena, who devoured foreign coloquialism and trivia, successfully diverted the conversation.
A    coloquialism
B    successfully
C    devoured
D    trivia
A n s w e r : A
3. Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The old house was so ________(sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.
A    wry
B    competent
C    subdued
D    feeble
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.
A    Nosy yet firm
B    Being uncomfortable and restless
C    Always comfortable
D    Very adventurous
A n s w e r : B
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries can never serve the goal of the country’s friendly neighbourhood policy.
A    cynophobia
B    arachnophobia
C    xenophobia
D    xerophobia
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Deception
B    Surreptious
C    Argument
D    Corporation
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Shanti heard the children who were shouting outside
A    who were playing outdoor
B    who were thrashing in the open air
C    who were flaying in the open air
D    who were screaming outdoors
A n s w e r : D
     
8. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
Though Mr. Swami ran in debt, he did not stop wasting money.
A    ran into
B    ran to
C    ran over
D    ran along
A n s w e r : A
9. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The management is not perturbed about appointing / someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined / towards filling the
position with a person / who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes.
A    towards filling the position with a person
  
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B    
The management is not perturbed about appointing
C    who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes
D    someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined
A n s w e r : C
10. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Though many of my family members can cook well, I can cook more well than others.
A    I can cook good than others
B    I can cook better than others
C    I can cook more good than others
D    I can cook best than others
A n s w e r : B
     
11. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The problem will be solved by my friend.
A    My friend will be solving the problem.
B    My friend was solved the problem.
C    My friend solves the problem.
D    My friend will solve the problem.
A n s w e r : D
12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hobson's choice
A    A choice forced upon someone
B    To choose the worst option
C    To choose the best option
D    A choice that is prejudiced
A n s w e r : A
13. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to
fill in each blank. Wise managers _________ opinions, get information, ask advice, act ________ and know the art of __________
responsibilities to the subordinates.
A    coerce, translucently, relegating
B    condemn, transnationally, elevating
C    entrust, transiently, accelerating
D    
solicit, transparently, delegating
  
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SSC CHSL 10th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 
The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.
A    The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
B    The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
C    The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
D    The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
A n s w e r : B
2. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Reena, who devoured foreign coloquialism and trivia, successfully diverted the conversation.
A    coloquialism
B    successfully
C    devoured
D    trivia
A n s w e r : A
3. Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The old house was so ________(sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.
A    wry
B    competent
C    subdued
D    feeble
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.
A    Nosy yet firm
B    Being uncomfortable and restless
C    Always comfortable
D    Very adventurous
A n s w e r : B
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries can never serve the goal of the country’s friendly neighbourhood policy.
A    cynophobia
B    arachnophobia
C    xenophobia
D    xerophobia
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Deception
B    Surreptious
C    Argument
D    Corporation
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Shanti heard the children who were shouting outside
A    who were playing outdoor
B    who were thrashing in the open air
C    who were flaying in the open air
D    who were screaming outdoors
A n s w e r : D
     
8. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
Though Mr. Swami ran in debt, he did not stop wasting money.
A    ran into
B    ran to
C    ran over
D    ran along
A n s w e r : A
9. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The management is not perturbed about appointing / someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined / towards filling the
position with a person / who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes.
A    towards filling the position with a person
  
.
B    
The management is not perturbed about appointing
C    who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes
D    someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined
A n s w e r : C
10. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Though many of my family members can cook well, I can cook more well than others.
A    I can cook good than others
B    I can cook better than others
C    I can cook more good than others
D    I can cook best than others
A n s w e r : B
     
11. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The problem will be solved by my friend.
A    My friend will be solving the problem.
B    My friend was solved the problem.
C    My friend solves the problem.
D    My friend will solve the problem.
A n s w e r : D
12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hobson's choice
A    A choice forced upon someone
B    To choose the worst option
C    To choose the best option
D    A choice that is prejudiced
A n s w e r : A
13. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to
fill in each blank. Wise managers _________ opinions, get information, ask advice, act ________ and know the art of __________
responsibilities to the subordinates.
A    coerce, translucently, relegating
B    condemn, transnationally, elevating
C    entrust, transiently, accelerating
D    
solicit, transparently, delegating
  
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A n s w e r : D
      
14. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A short text written on tombstone
A    Celibacy
B    Epitaph
C    Calligraphy
D    Extempore
A n s w e r : B
15. Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
A    The soil is necessary for plantation.
B    Water is a necesary element for life.
C    Sharp observation is naicessary for a detective.
D    Patience is a nesecessary quality for a teacher.
A n s w e r : A
16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Pugnacious
A    Germane
B    Succulent
C    Truculent
D    Sagacious
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Inkling
B    Harrass
C    Jocular
D    Kinetic
A n s w e r : B
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He ran _________ the field to catch the ball
  
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SSC CHSL 10th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 
The vendor sold the vegetables in the market.
A    The vegetables are sold by the vendor in the market.
B    The vegetables were sold by the vendor in the market.
C    The vendor had sold the vegetables in the market.
D    The vegetables were being sold by the vendor in the market.
A n s w e r : B
2. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Reena, who devoured foreign coloquialism and trivia, successfully diverted the conversation.
A    coloquialism
B    successfully
C    devoured
D    trivia
A n s w e r : A
3. Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The old house was so ________(sturdy) that it could be shattered into pieces with a single blow.
A    wry
B    competent
C    subdued
D    feeble
A n s w e r : D
4. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
I was like a fish out of water in the new firm.
A    Nosy yet firm
B    Being uncomfortable and restless
C    Always comfortable
D    Very adventurous
A n s w e r : B
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries can never serve the goal of the country’s friendly neighbourhood policy.
A    cynophobia
B    arachnophobia
C    xenophobia
D    xerophobia
A n s w e r : C
6. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Deception
B    Surreptious
C    Argument
D    Corporation
A n s w e r : B
7. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Shanti heard the children who were shouting outside
A    who were playing outdoor
B    who were thrashing in the open air
C    who were flaying in the open air
D    who were screaming outdoors
A n s w e r : D
     
8. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
Though Mr. Swami ran in debt, he did not stop wasting money.
A    ran into
B    ran to
C    ran over
D    ran along
A n s w e r : A
9. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The management is not perturbed about appointing / someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined / towards filling the
position with a person / who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes.
A    towards filling the position with a person
  
.
B    
The management is not perturbed about appointing
C    who will be obsequous and will dance to their tunes
D    someone who is knowledgeable but is more inclined
A n s w e r : C
10. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Though many of my family members can cook well, I can cook more well than others.
A    I can cook good than others
B    I can cook better than others
C    I can cook more good than others
D    I can cook best than others
A n s w e r : B
     
11. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The problem will be solved by my friend.
A    My friend will be solving the problem.
B    My friend was solved the problem.
C    My friend solves the problem.
D    My friend will solve the problem.
A n s w e r : D
12. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hobson's choice
A    A choice forced upon someone
B    To choose the worst option
C    To choose the best option
D    A choice that is prejudiced
A n s w e r : A
13. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to
fill in each blank. Wise managers _________ opinions, get information, ask advice, act ________ and know the art of __________
responsibilities to the subordinates.
A    coerce, translucently, relegating
B    condemn, transnationally, elevating
C    entrust, transiently, accelerating
D    
solicit, transparently, delegating
  
.
A n s w e r : D
      
14. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A short text written on tombstone
A    Celibacy
B    Epitaph
C    Calligraphy
D    Extempore
A n s w e r : B
15. Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
A    The soil is necessary for plantation.
B    Water is a necesary element for life.
C    Sharp observation is naicessary for a detective.
D    Patience is a nesecessary quality for a teacher.
A n s w e r : A
16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Pugnacious
A    Germane
B    Succulent
C    Truculent
D    Sagacious
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Inkling
B    Harrass
C    Jocular
D    Kinetic
A n s w e r : B
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He ran _________ the field to catch the ball
  
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A    through
B    across
C    besides
D    over
A n s w e r : B
19. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
He does well, though he’s sometimes contemptuous.
A    strong
B    humble
C    civilised
D    wealthy
A n s w e r : B
   
20. 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. Food blogs are often authored by food aficionados, sometimes known as ‘foodies’.
B. The blogger can benefit from it if he or she uses it professionally.
C. Food blogging is food journalism that combines an interest in food, blog writing, and food photography. 
D. The greater the popularity of a food blogger, the more options for him/her to monetise his/her work.
A    ACBD
B    CABD
C    BDCA
D    DABC
A n s w e r : B
Instructions [21 - 25 ]
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
There are (1)______ ways to empower women. Individual people and the administration must work (2)______ to make this a (3)______.
Girl's education must be made mandatory so that they do not become (4)______, uneducated, and unable to support themselves.
Women must be (5)______ equal rights and opportunities in all fields, regardless of their gender.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A    counted
B    selected
C    chosen
D    several
A n s w e r : D
  
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