SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (7th June 2021) Shift-2 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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SSC CHSL 7th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chip off the old block
A    Someone who resembles their parent
B    Someone who makes the right decision
C    Someone who tries to escape from their parents
D    Someone who spoils other's enjoyment
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.
A    Robust
B    Strong
C    Frail
D    Trail
A n s w e r : C
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.
A    Ensure equality
B    To force people to do the right thing
C    Force oneself to do something unpleasant
D    To encourage the needy
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
He ran most happily to receive his father.
A    happily
B    happier
C    happy
D    more happily
A n s w e r : A
    
  
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SSC CHSL 7th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chip off the old block
A    Someone who resembles their parent
B    Someone who makes the right decision
C    Someone who tries to escape from their parents
D    Someone who spoils other's enjoyment
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.
A    Robust
B    Strong
C    Frail
D    Trail
A n s w e r : C
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.
A    Ensure equality
B    To force people to do the right thing
C    Force oneself to do something unpleasant
D    To encourage the needy
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
He ran most happily to receive his father.
A    happily
B    happier
C    happy
D    more happily
A n s w e r : A
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.
A    spreading
B    spread
C    spreads
D    are spreading
A n s w e r : B
6. Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.
A    vengaence
B    vengense
C    vengence
D    vengeance
A n s w e r : D
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He always ____ a tantrum about something or the other.
A    through
B    threw
C    tough
D    true
A n s w e r : B
     
8. 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. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name. 
B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine. 
C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life. 
D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.
A    ACDB
B    BACD
C    DCBA
D    ABCD
A n s w e r : D
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
In 1024, a king named Mahmood ____________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.
  
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SSC CHSL 7th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chip off the old block
A    Someone who resembles their parent
B    Someone who makes the right decision
C    Someone who tries to escape from their parents
D    Someone who spoils other's enjoyment
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.
A    Robust
B    Strong
C    Frail
D    Trail
A n s w e r : C
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.
A    Ensure equality
B    To force people to do the right thing
C    Force oneself to do something unpleasant
D    To encourage the needy
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
He ran most happily to receive his father.
A    happily
B    happier
C    happy
D    more happily
A n s w e r : A
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.
A    spreading
B    spread
C    spreads
D    are spreading
A n s w e r : B
6. Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.
A    vengaence
B    vengense
C    vengence
D    vengeance
A n s w e r : D
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He always ____ a tantrum about something or the other.
A    through
B    threw
C    tough
D    true
A n s w e r : B
     
8. 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. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name. 
B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine. 
C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life. 
D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.
A    ACDB
B    BACD
C    DCBA
D    ABCD
A n s w e r : D
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
In 1024, a king named Mahmood ____________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.
  
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A    conquered
B    plundered
C    annexed
D    attacked
A n s w e r : B
10. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. 
The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.
A    is believing
B    the leader says
C    every word
D    The mob
A n s w e r : A
     
11. In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with
correct idiom or phrase.
The new music system is too expensive for us to buy.
A    Cut to the chase
B    Hit the books
C    Costs an arm and a leg
D    At sea
A n s w e r : C
12. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.
A    A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.
B    A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.
C    A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.
D    A rare species of spiders bit Parker.
A n s w e r : C
13. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error
Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.
A    a certain amount of risk attached to it
B    can earn you quick profit
  
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SSC CHSL 7th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chip off the old block
A    Someone who resembles their parent
B    Someone who makes the right decision
C    Someone who tries to escape from their parents
D    Someone who spoils other's enjoyment
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.
A    Robust
B    Strong
C    Frail
D    Trail
A n s w e r : C
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.
A    Ensure equality
B    To force people to do the right thing
C    Force oneself to do something unpleasant
D    To encourage the needy
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
He ran most happily to receive his father.
A    happily
B    happier
C    happy
D    more happily
A n s w e r : A
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.
A    spreading
B    spread
C    spreads
D    are spreading
A n s w e r : B
6. Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.
A    vengaence
B    vengense
C    vengence
D    vengeance
A n s w e r : D
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He always ____ a tantrum about something or the other.
A    through
B    threw
C    tough
D    true
A n s w e r : B
     
8. 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. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name. 
B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine. 
C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life. 
D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.
A    ACDB
B    BACD
C    DCBA
D    ABCD
A n s w e r : D
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
In 1024, a king named Mahmood ____________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.
  
.
A    conquered
B    plundered
C    annexed
D    attacked
A n s w e r : B
10. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. 
The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.
A    is believing
B    the leader says
C    every word
D    The mob
A n s w e r : A
     
11. In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with
correct idiom or phrase.
The new music system is too expensive for us to buy.
A    Cut to the chase
B    Hit the books
C    Costs an arm and a leg
D    At sea
A n s w e r : C
12. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.
A    A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.
B    A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.
C    A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.
D    A rare species of spiders bit Parker.
A n s w e r : C
13. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error
Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.
A    a certain amount of risk attached to it
B    can earn you quick profit
  
.
C    
Investing on real estate
D    but it comes with
A n s w e r : C
      
14. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The minor project put forward by the government is now moving around into its third year
A    is now moving into
B    is now moving along into
C    is now moving at
D    are now moving into
A n s w e r : A
15. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Management
B    Enthusiasm
C    Bibblography
D    Intelligence
A n s w e r : C
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.
A    sloppy
B    persistent
C    attentive
D    bored
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.
A    No substitution required
B    will have been written
C    would be writing
D    
shall be writing
  
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SSC CHSL 7th June 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chip off the old block
A    Someone who resembles their parent
B    Someone who makes the right decision
C    Someone who tries to escape from their parents
D    Someone who spoils other's enjoyment
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.
A    Robust
B    Strong
C    Frail
D    Trail
A n s w e r : C
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.
A    Ensure equality
B    To force people to do the right thing
C    Force oneself to do something unpleasant
D    To encourage the needy
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
He ran most happily to receive his father.
A    happily
B    happier
C    happy
D    more happily
A n s w e r : A
    
  
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.
A    spreading
B    spread
C    spreads
D    are spreading
A n s w e r : B
6. Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.
A    vengaence
B    vengense
C    vengence
D    vengeance
A n s w e r : D
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He always ____ a tantrum about something or the other.
A    through
B    threw
C    tough
D    true
A n s w e r : B
     
8. 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. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name. 
B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine. 
C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life. 
D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.
A    ACDB
B    BACD
C    DCBA
D    ABCD
A n s w e r : D
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
In 1024, a king named Mahmood ____________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.
  
.
A    conquered
B    plundered
C    annexed
D    attacked
A n s w e r : B
10. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. 
The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.
A    is believing
B    the leader says
C    every word
D    The mob
A n s w e r : A
     
11. In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with
correct idiom or phrase.
The new music system is too expensive for us to buy.
A    Cut to the chase
B    Hit the books
C    Costs an arm and a leg
D    At sea
A n s w e r : C
12. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.
A    A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.
B    A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.
C    A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker.
D    A rare species of spiders bit Parker.
A n s w e r : C
13. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error
Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.
A    a certain amount of risk attached to it
B    can earn you quick profit
  
.
C    
Investing on real estate
D    but it comes with
A n s w e r : C
      
14. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The minor project put forward by the government is now moving around into its third year
A    is now moving into
B    is now moving along into
C    is now moving at
D    are now moving into
A n s w e r : A
15. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Management
B    Enthusiasm
C    Bibblography
D    Intelligence
A n s w e r : C
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.
A    sloppy
B    persistent
C    attentive
D    bored
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to
substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.
A    No substitution required
B    will have been written
C    would be writing
D    
shall be writing
  
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A n s w e r : D
18. Select the sentence which has no spelling error.
A    Mala asked students to aggreggate examples of many chemicals.
B    Final results will be declared on the basis of agregate marks.
C    Chromosomes are aggregatte and closely linked in a cell.
D    My son’s aggregate marks were very poor in the previous year.
A n s w e r : D
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Resolute
A    Bulky
B    Agreeable
C    Victorious
D    Strong
A n s w e r : D
   
20. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An omission of duty
A    Surrende
B    Delinquency
C    Deliberation
D    Delineation
A n s w e r : B
Instructions [21 - 25 ]
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to
the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew
slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off
in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A    on
B    by
C    at
D    
upon
  
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