SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (15th March 2022) Shift-3 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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Q.1 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were
up and buzzing.
Ans 1. No error
2. Although people had been on watch and
3. the watchkeepers were very tired,
4. everyone were up and buzzing.
Question ID : 264330125891
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal
Ans 1. Very excessive.
2. To enjoy yourself by going out.
3. To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
4. Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.
Question ID : 264330125905
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death
in his family.
Ans 1. He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death
in my family".
2. He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in
my family
3. He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my
family".
4. He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my
family".
Question ID : 264330125890
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination Tier I 2022
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 15/03/2023
Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Subject CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I
Section : English Language
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Q.1 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were
up and buzzing.
Ans 1. No error
2. Although people had been on watch and
3. the watchkeepers were very tired,
4. everyone were up and buzzing.
Question ID : 264330125891
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal
Ans 1. Very excessive.
2. To enjoy yourself by going out.
3. To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
4. Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.
Question ID : 264330125905
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death
in his family.
Ans 1. He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death
in my family".
2. He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in
my family
3. He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my
family".
4. He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my
family".
Question ID : 264330125890
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination Tier I 2022
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 15/03/2023
Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Subject CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I
Section : English Language
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Q.4 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P . Fasting also leads to a feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.
Q. This might be due to the detoxi?cation effect of fasting.
R. A study was performed on earthworms that showed the extension of life thanks to
fasting.
S. The experiment was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a
cycle of fasting and feeding.
The isolated worm outlived the other worms by 19 generations, while still maintaining its
freshness and youthful physiological characteristics.
Ans 1. PQRS
2. PSRQ
3. PRSQ
4. PQSR
Question ID : 264330125900
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.
Ans 1. The credit for organising
2. the successful event was
3. given to both Neha and I.
4. No error
Question ID : 264330124734
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.6 Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Shivam does not play football.
Ans 1. Football was not played by Shivam.
2. Football will not played by Shivam.
3. Football has not played by Shivam.
4. Football is not played by Shivam.
Question ID : 264330124731
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.7 Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no
improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
There's even a (picture by which a witch is riding) a broomstick on the sides of the police
cars.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. pictures of witch riding
3. picture of a witch riding
4. picture that of a witch riding
Question ID : 264330125823
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
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Q.1 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were
up and buzzing.
Ans 1. No error
2. Although people had been on watch and
3. the watchkeepers were very tired,
4. everyone were up and buzzing.
Question ID : 264330125891
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal
Ans 1. Very excessive.
2. To enjoy yourself by going out.
3. To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
4. Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.
Question ID : 264330125905
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death
in his family.
Ans 1. He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death
in my family".
2. He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in
my family
3. He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my
family".
4. He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my
family".
Question ID : 264330125890
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination Tier I 2022
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 15/03/2023
Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Subject CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I
Section : English Language
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Q.4 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P . Fasting also leads to a feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.
Q. This might be due to the detoxi?cation effect of fasting.
R. A study was performed on earthworms that showed the extension of life thanks to
fasting.
S. The experiment was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a
cycle of fasting and feeding.
The isolated worm outlived the other worms by 19 generations, while still maintaining its
freshness and youthful physiological characteristics.
Ans 1. PQRS
2. PSRQ
3. PRSQ
4. PQSR
Question ID : 264330125900
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.
Ans 1. The credit for organising
2. the successful event was
3. given to both Neha and I.
4. No error
Question ID : 264330124734
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.6 Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Shivam does not play football.
Ans 1. Football was not played by Shivam.
2. Football will not played by Shivam.
3. Football has not played by Shivam.
4. Football is not played by Shivam.
Question ID : 264330124731
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.7 Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no
improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
There's even a (picture by which a witch is riding) a broomstick on the sides of the police
cars.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. pictures of witch riding
3. picture of a witch riding
4. picture that of a witch riding
Question ID : 264330125823
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
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Q.8 Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the
sentence is grammatically correct.
The dog chased the ball into the neighbour’s yard.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. has chasing the ball
3. chase the ball
4. chasing the ball
Question ID : 264330124197
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.9 Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
Malign
Ans 1. Baleful
2. Insurgent
3. Radical
4. Nihilistic
Question ID : 264330125911
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.10 Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
He made me think of an old time magician more than ______ .
Ans 1. a thing
2. anything
3. everything
4. something
Question ID : 264330125758
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blessing in disguise
Ans 1. Bad thing that turns out to be good
2. A good thing introduced into your life as a blessing
3. A good deed rewards as a blessing
4. Something that happens very rarely
Question ID : 264330124748
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
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Q.1 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were
up and buzzing.
Ans 1. No error
2. Although people had been on watch and
3. the watchkeepers were very tired,
4. everyone were up and buzzing.
Question ID : 264330125891
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal
Ans 1. Very excessive.
2. To enjoy yourself by going out.
3. To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
4. Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.
Question ID : 264330125905
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death
in his family.
Ans 1. He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death
in my family".
2. He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in
my family
3. He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my
family".
4. He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my
family".
Question ID : 264330125890
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination Tier I 2022
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 15/03/2023
Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Subject CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I
Section : English Language
Page- 1
Q.4 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P . Fasting also leads to a feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.
Q. This might be due to the detoxi?cation effect of fasting.
R. A study was performed on earthworms that showed the extension of life thanks to
fasting.
S. The experiment was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a
cycle of fasting and feeding.
The isolated worm outlived the other worms by 19 generations, while still maintaining its
freshness and youthful physiological characteristics.
Ans 1. PQRS
2. PSRQ
3. PRSQ
4. PQSR
Question ID : 264330125900
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.
Ans 1. The credit for organising
2. the successful event was
3. given to both Neha and I.
4. No error
Question ID : 264330124734
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.6 Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Shivam does not play football.
Ans 1. Football was not played by Shivam.
2. Football will not played by Shivam.
3. Football has not played by Shivam.
4. Football is not played by Shivam.
Question ID : 264330124731
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.7 Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no
improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
There's even a (picture by which a witch is riding) a broomstick on the sides of the police
cars.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. pictures of witch riding
3. picture of a witch riding
4. picture that of a witch riding
Question ID : 264330125823
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
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Q.8 Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the
sentence is grammatically correct.
The dog chased the ball into the neighbour’s yard.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. has chasing the ball
3. chase the ball
4. chasing the ball
Question ID : 264330124197
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.9 Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
Malign
Ans 1. Baleful
2. Insurgent
3. Radical
4. Nihilistic
Question ID : 264330125911
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.10 Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
He made me think of an old time magician more than ______ .
Ans 1. a thing
2. anything
3. everything
4. something
Question ID : 264330125758
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blessing in disguise
Ans 1. Bad thing that turns out to be good
2. A good thing introduced into your life as a blessing
3. A good deed rewards as a blessing
4. Something that happens very rarely
Question ID : 264330124748
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
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Q.12 Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Contempt
Ans 1. Approbation
2. Odium
3. Opprobrium
4. Obloquy
Question ID : 264330124329
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --
Q.13 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sorcery
Ans 1. Devilry
2. Reality
3. Spell
4. Dismiss
Question ID : 264330125956
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.14 Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cupidity
Ans 1. Largesse
2. Avarice
3. Greed
4. Hatred
Question ID : 264330124486
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.15 Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly
and completes the sentence meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No
improvement’. 
To be ready for a con?ict (is one of the most effectual mean of) preserving harmony.
Ans 1. is one of most effectual mean with
2. No improvement
3. is one of the most effectual means of
4. is one of most effectual means of
Question ID : 264330124769
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
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Q.1 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were
up and buzzing.
Ans 1. No error
2. Although people had been on watch and
3. the watchkeepers were very tired,
4. everyone were up and buzzing.
Question ID : 264330125891
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal
Ans 1. Very excessive.
2. To enjoy yourself by going out.
3. To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.
4. Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.
Question ID : 264330125905
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death
in his family.
Ans 1. He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death
in my family".
2. He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in
my family
3. He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my
family".
4. He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my
family".
Question ID : 264330125890
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination Tier I 2022
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Venue Name
Exam Date 15/03/2023
Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Subject CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I
Section : English Language
Page- 1
Q.4 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P . Fasting also leads to a feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.
Q. This might be due to the detoxi?cation effect of fasting.
R. A study was performed on earthworms that showed the extension of life thanks to
fasting.
S. The experiment was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a
cycle of fasting and feeding.
The isolated worm outlived the other worms by 19 generations, while still maintaining its
freshness and youthful physiological characteristics.
Ans 1. PQRS
2. PSRQ
3. PRSQ
4. PQSR
Question ID : 264330125900
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,
then select the option "No error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.
Ans 1. The credit for organising
2. the successful event was
3. given to both Neha and I.
4. No error
Question ID : 264330124734
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.6 Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Shivam does not play football.
Ans 1. Football was not played by Shivam.
2. Football will not played by Shivam.
3. Football has not played by Shivam.
4. Football is not played by Shivam.
Question ID : 264330124731
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.7 Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no
improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
There's even a (picture by which a witch is riding) a broomstick on the sides of the police
cars.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. pictures of witch riding
3. picture of a witch riding
4. picture that of a witch riding
Question ID : 264330125823
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
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Q.8 Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the
sentence is grammatically correct.
The dog chased the ball into the neighbour’s yard.
Ans 1. No improvement
2. has chasing the ball
3. chase the ball
4. chasing the ball
Question ID : 264330124197
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.9 Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
Malign
Ans 1. Baleful
2. Insurgent
3. Radical
4. Nihilistic
Question ID : 264330125911
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.10 Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
He made me think of an old time magician more than ______ .
Ans 1. a thing
2. anything
3. everything
4. something
Question ID : 264330125758
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blessing in disguise
Ans 1. Bad thing that turns out to be good
2. A good thing introduced into your life as a blessing
3. A good deed rewards as a blessing
4. Something that happens very rarely
Question ID : 264330124748
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
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Q.12 Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Contempt
Ans 1. Approbation
2. Odium
3. Opprobrium
4. Obloquy
Question ID : 264330124329
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --
Q.13 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sorcery
Ans 1. Devilry
2. Reality
3. Spell
4. Dismiss
Question ID : 264330125956
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.14 Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Cupidity
Ans 1. Largesse
2. Avarice
3. Greed
4. Hatred
Question ID : 264330124486
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.15 Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly
and completes the sentence meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No
improvement’. 
To be ready for a con?ict (is one of the most effectual mean of) preserving harmony.
Ans 1. is one of most effectual mean with
2. No improvement
3. is one of the most effectual means of
4. is one of most effectual means of
Question ID : 264330124769
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
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Q.16 Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who helps the needy and the helpless
Ans 1. Egotist
2. Novice
3. Samaritan
4. Highbrow
Question ID : 264330124466
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.17 Select the wrongly spelt word.
Ans 1. Affectation
2. Abase
3. Arei
4. Aesthetic
Question ID : 264330125907
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.18 Select the wrongly spelt word.
Ans 1. Arduous
2. Arrogate
3. Artefect
4. Articulate
Question ID : 264330125908
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.19 Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the
sentence is grammatically correct.
Add more ?our if the dough is too stickiest.
Ans 1. too stickier
2. much stick
3. No improvement
4. too sticky
Question ID : 264330124353
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
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