SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (25th May 2021) Shift-2 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Informassional
B    Personnel
C    Informal
D    Personal
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
My sincerity and patience drove me through all odds and problems of life
A    carried me
B    flew me
C    ran me
D    lifted me
A n s w e r : A
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She was within a hair's breadth of winning.
A    certain
B    desirous
C    narrow margin
D    accomplished
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He is an excessively enthusiastic and strict follower of Judaism.
A    a janissary
B    a Zionist
C    a zealot
D    a healer
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  
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SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Informassional
B    Personnel
C    Informal
D    Personal
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
My sincerity and patience drove me through all odds and problems of life
A    carried me
B    flew me
C    ran me
D    lifted me
A n s w e r : A
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She was within a hair's breadth of winning.
A    certain
B    desirous
C    narrow margin
D    accomplished
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He is an excessively enthusiastic and strict follower of Judaism.
A    a janissary
B    a Zionist
C    a zealot
D    a healer
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  
.
A    
Enthusiasm
B    Acomplishment
C    Convenience
D    Auxiliary
A n s w e r : B
6. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the given sentence. 
Her writing is very ilegible and so she loses marks in her exam.
A    illeggible
B    illegibel
C    illegible
D    illegal
A n s w e r : C
7. 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’.
My uncle is doing business in Hyderabad for the last 10 years.
A    has been doing
B    No substitution required
C    did
D    doing
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
A    loathed
B    enhanced
C    revered
D    embraced
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
A    reliable
B    worthless
  
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SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Informassional
B    Personnel
C    Informal
D    Personal
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
My sincerity and patience drove me through all odds and problems of life
A    carried me
B    flew me
C    ran me
D    lifted me
A n s w e r : A
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She was within a hair's breadth of winning.
A    certain
B    desirous
C    narrow margin
D    accomplished
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He is an excessively enthusiastic and strict follower of Judaism.
A    a janissary
B    a Zionist
C    a zealot
D    a healer
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  
.
A    
Enthusiasm
B    Acomplishment
C    Convenience
D    Auxiliary
A n s w e r : B
6. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the given sentence. 
Her writing is very ilegible and so she loses marks in her exam.
A    illeggible
B    illegibel
C    illegible
D    illegal
A n s w e r : C
7. 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’.
My uncle is doing business in Hyderabad for the last 10 years.
A    has been doing
B    No substitution required
C    did
D    doing
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
A    loathed
B    enhanced
C    revered
D    embraced
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
A    reliable
B    worthless
  
.
C    
adventurous
D    treacherous
A n s w e r : D
10. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The library building was renovated in 2020.
A    They were renovating the building in 2020.
B    They had renovated the library building in 2020.
C    They renovated the library building in 2020.
D    They did renovating the building in 2020.
A n s w e r : C
     
11. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Has the assignment been uploaded by you?
A    Have you been uploaded the assignment?
B    Have you uploaded the assignment?
C    Did you upload the assignment?
D    Were you uploading the assignment?
A n s w e r : B
12. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Coffee is sipped by me.
A    I have sipped coffee.
B    I sip coffee.
C    I have had sipped coffee.
D    I am sipping coffee.
A n s w e r : B
13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Occurrence
B    Accommodation
C    Priviledge
D    Erroneous
A n s w e r : C
  
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SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Informassional
B    Personnel
C    Informal
D    Personal
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
My sincerity and patience drove me through all odds and problems of life
A    carried me
B    flew me
C    ran me
D    lifted me
A n s w e r : A
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She was within a hair's breadth of winning.
A    certain
B    desirous
C    narrow margin
D    accomplished
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He is an excessively enthusiastic and strict follower of Judaism.
A    a janissary
B    a Zionist
C    a zealot
D    a healer
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  
.
A    
Enthusiasm
B    Acomplishment
C    Convenience
D    Auxiliary
A n s w e r : B
6. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the given sentence. 
Her writing is very ilegible and so she loses marks in her exam.
A    illeggible
B    illegibel
C    illegible
D    illegal
A n s w e r : C
7. 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’.
My uncle is doing business in Hyderabad for the last 10 years.
A    has been doing
B    No substitution required
C    did
D    doing
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
A    loathed
B    enhanced
C    revered
D    embraced
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
A    reliable
B    worthless
  
.
C    
adventurous
D    treacherous
A n s w e r : D
10. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The library building was renovated in 2020.
A    They were renovating the building in 2020.
B    They had renovated the library building in 2020.
C    They renovated the library building in 2020.
D    They did renovating the building in 2020.
A n s w e r : C
     
11. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Has the assignment been uploaded by you?
A    Have you been uploaded the assignment?
B    Have you uploaded the assignment?
C    Did you upload the assignment?
D    Were you uploading the assignment?
A n s w e r : B
12. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Coffee is sipped by me.
A    I have sipped coffee.
B    I sip coffee.
C    I have had sipped coffee.
D    I am sipping coffee.
A n s w e r : B
13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Occurrence
B    Accommodation
C    Priviledge
D    Erroneous
A n s w e r : C
  
.
      
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
A    ineffectual
B    conservative
C    central
D    hysterical
A n s w e r : B
15. In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
A    honoured, professional
B    indulged, monetary
C    regulated, personal
D    thrived, devotional
A n s w e r : B
16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Grease someone’s palm
A    Go to battle
B    Put in hard work
C    Bribe someone
D    Be jealous of someone
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Consciousness
B    Encyclopaedia
C    Euphemism
D    Embberassment
A n s w e r : D
18. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
She is educated than her sister.
  
.
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SSC CHSL 25th May 2022 Shift-2
English Language
1. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Informassional
B    Personnel
C    Informal
D    Personal
A n s w e r : A
2. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.
My sincerity and patience drove me through all odds and problems of life
A    carried me
B    flew me
C    ran me
D    lifted me
A n s w e r : A
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She was within a hair's breadth of winning.
A    certain
B    desirous
C    narrow margin
D    accomplished
A n s w e r : C
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He is an excessively enthusiastic and strict follower of Judaism.
A    a janissary
B    a Zionist
C    a zealot
D    a healer
A n s w e r : C
    
5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
  
.
A    
Enthusiasm
B    Acomplishment
C    Convenience
D    Auxiliary
A n s w e r : B
6. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the given sentence. 
Her writing is very ilegible and so she loses marks in her exam.
A    illeggible
B    illegibel
C    illegible
D    illegal
A n s w e r : C
7. 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’.
My uncle is doing business in Hyderabad for the last 10 years.
A    has been doing
B    No substitution required
C    did
D    doing
A n s w e r : A
     
8. Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
A    loathed
B    enhanced
C    revered
D    embraced
A n s w e r : A
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
A    reliable
B    worthless
  
.
C    
adventurous
D    treacherous
A n s w e r : D
10. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The library building was renovated in 2020.
A    They were renovating the building in 2020.
B    They had renovated the library building in 2020.
C    They renovated the library building in 2020.
D    They did renovating the building in 2020.
A n s w e r : C
     
11. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Has the assignment been uploaded by you?
A    Have you been uploaded the assignment?
B    Have you uploaded the assignment?
C    Did you upload the assignment?
D    Were you uploading the assignment?
A n s w e r : B
12. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Coffee is sipped by me.
A    I have sipped coffee.
B    I sip coffee.
C    I have had sipped coffee.
D    I am sipping coffee.
A n s w e r : B
13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Occurrence
B    Accommodation
C    Priviledge
D    Erroneous
A n s w e r : C
  
.
      
14. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His liberal policies were responsible for progress in the community.
A    ineffectual
B    conservative
C    central
D    hysterical
A n s w e r : B
15. In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank.
Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
A    honoured, professional
B    indulged, monetary
C    regulated, personal
D    thrived, devotional
A n s w e r : B
16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Grease someone’s palm
A    Go to battle
B    Put in hard work
C    Bribe someone
D    Be jealous of someone
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A    Consciousness
B    Encyclopaedia
C    Euphemism
D    Embberassment
A n s w e r : D
18. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
She is educated than her sister.
  
.
A    far educated
B    more educated
C    best educated
D    good educated
A n s w e r : B
19. 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. I went to college from the eleventh grade and never went to the twelfth grade, and skipped another grade earlier, so I was a
pretty young fellow at Morehouse.
B. At the age of fifteen, I entered Morehouse College and my father and my maternal grandfather had also attended, so
Morehouse has had three generations of Kings.
C. The professors were not caught up in the clutches of state funds and could teach what they wanted with academic freedom
and encouraged us in a positive quest for a solution to racial ills.
D. I shall never forget the hardships that I had upon entering college, for though I had been one of the top students in high
school, I was still reading at only an eighth-grade level.
A    BDAC
B    ABDC
C    ADBC
D    BADC
A n s w e r : A
   
20. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
I keep telling myself how I am lucky to have such wonderful sisters.
A    how lucky I am to have
B    how lucky I am to having
C    how I am lucky for
D    how I am lucky for having
A n s w e r : A
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.
Yoga is a personal journey for everyone as now most people are turning to it, not for fitness (1) ________, but for the union of both, body
and soul. Yoga is an ancient practice that (2) _________ in India. It involves movement, meditation and breathing (3) _________ to
promote mental and physical well-being. There are many styles of yoga. A person should (4) __________ a style based on their goals and
fitness level. If yoga and pranayam are complemented with other forms of spiritual practice to purify the mental body and other bodies,
then a person can achieve rapid spiritual progress in his lifetime. Thus a person can make progress to achieve the purpose of life
which is to (5) __________ with God.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A    
rather
  
.