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Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on
Ans 1. To show indifference
2. To rinse thoroughly
3. To encourage
4. To talk nicely
Question ID : 264330147601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
Ans 1. Haslet
2. Hart
3. Harsh
4. Hasp
Question ID : 264330143635
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent to fill in the blank.
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________ manner.
Ans 1. unintentional
2. peevish
3. deliberate
4. impious
Question ID : 264330149854
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 1 August 14 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Exam Date 14/08/2023
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I
Section : English Language
 
 
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on
Ans 1. To show indifference
2. To rinse thoroughly
3. To encourage
4. To talk nicely
Question ID : 264330147601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
Ans 1. Haslet
2. Hart
3. Harsh
4. Hasp
Question ID : 264330143635
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent to fill in the blank.
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________ manner.
Ans 1. unintentional
2. peevish
3. deliberate
4. impious
Question ID : 264330149854
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 1 August 14 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Exam Date 14/08/2023
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I
Section : English Language
 
 
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
Syamala is more taller than her sister.
Ans 1. tall
2. taller
3. most taller
4. tallest
Question ID : 264330143165
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for / as my birthday gift.
Ans 1. Hurray! Here is the toy
2. No error
3. what I was looking for
4. as my birthday gift.
Question ID : 264330148716
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
The politician was accused of accepting bribes and lied about it to the public.
Ans 1. of accepting bribes
2. The politician was accused
3. and lied about it
4. to the public
Question ID : 264330142563
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paragon
Ans 1. Transient
2. Epitome
3. Associate
4. Grumpy
Question ID : 264330144241
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --
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Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on
Ans 1. To show indifference
2. To rinse thoroughly
3. To encourage
4. To talk nicely
Question ID : 264330147601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
Ans 1. Haslet
2. Hart
3. Harsh
4. Hasp
Question ID : 264330143635
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent to fill in the blank.
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________ manner.
Ans 1. unintentional
2. peevish
3. deliberate
4. impious
Question ID : 264330149854
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 1 August 14 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Exam Date 14/08/2023
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I
Section : English Language
 
 
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
Syamala is more taller than her sister.
Ans 1. tall
2. taller
3. most taller
4. tallest
Question ID : 264330143165
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for / as my birthday gift.
Ans 1. Hurray! Here is the toy
2. No error
3. what I was looking for
4. as my birthday gift.
Question ID : 264330148716
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
The politician was accused of accepting bribes and lied about it to the public.
Ans 1. of accepting bribes
2. The politician was accused
3. and lied about it
4. to the public
Question ID : 264330142563
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paragon
Ans 1. Transient
2. Epitome
3. Associate
4. Grumpy
Question ID : 264330144241
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --
Q.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.Through these experiences, Sarah gained a newfound appreciation for the beauty
and complexity of the world, and returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and
passion.
B.Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the world, but she never had the opportunity
to do so until she graduated from college.
C.Along the way, she encountered a diverse array of individuals, each with their own
unique stories and perspectives.
D.With her degree in hand, she set off on a backpacking adventure across Europe,
eager to explore new cultures and meet new people.
Ans 1. BACD 
2. CBAD 
3. DBCA 
4. BDCA 
Question ID : 264330150162
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence
to fill in the blank.
The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot from Shakespeare.
Ans 1. peel
2. subsistence
3. essence
4. blueprint
Question ID : 264330142650
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
An imperfection; a blemish, a crack
Ans 1. Flaunt
2. Fleck
3. Flaw
4. Flea
Question ID : 264330143634
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit of procrastination.
Ans 1. indecisiveness
2. impulsiveness
3. inquisitiveness
4. submissiveness
Question ID : 264330144250
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Page 4


Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on
Ans 1. To show indifference
2. To rinse thoroughly
3. To encourage
4. To talk nicely
Question ID : 264330147601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
Ans 1. Haslet
2. Hart
3. Harsh
4. Hasp
Question ID : 264330143635
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent to fill in the blank.
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________ manner.
Ans 1. unintentional
2. peevish
3. deliberate
4. impious
Question ID : 264330149854
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 1 August 14 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Exam Date 14/08/2023
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I
Section : English Language
 
 
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
Syamala is more taller than her sister.
Ans 1. tall
2. taller
3. most taller
4. tallest
Question ID : 264330143165
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for / as my birthday gift.
Ans 1. Hurray! Here is the toy
2. No error
3. what I was looking for
4. as my birthday gift.
Question ID : 264330148716
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
The politician was accused of accepting bribes and lied about it to the public.
Ans 1. of accepting bribes
2. The politician was accused
3. and lied about it
4. to the public
Question ID : 264330142563
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paragon
Ans 1. Transient
2. Epitome
3. Associate
4. Grumpy
Question ID : 264330144241
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --
Q.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.Through these experiences, Sarah gained a newfound appreciation for the beauty
and complexity of the world, and returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and
passion.
B.Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the world, but she never had the opportunity
to do so until she graduated from college.
C.Along the way, she encountered a diverse array of individuals, each with their own
unique stories and perspectives.
D.With her degree in hand, she set off on a backpacking adventure across Europe,
eager to explore new cultures and meet new people.
Ans 1. BACD 
2. CBAD 
3. DBCA 
4. BDCA 
Question ID : 264330150162
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence
to fill in the blank.
The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot from Shakespeare.
Ans 1. peel
2. subsistence
3. essence
4. blueprint
Question ID : 264330142650
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
An imperfection; a blemish, a crack
Ans 1. Flaunt
2. Fleck
3. Flaw
4. Flea
Question ID : 264330143634
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit of procrastination.
Ans 1. indecisiveness
2. impulsiveness
3. inquisitiveness
4. submissiveness
Question ID : 264330144250
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Syam does not intervene in others’ affairs.
Ans 1. Meddle
2. Speak
3. Trouble
4. Help
Question ID : 264330143173
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence
to fill in the blank.
The text ___________ (implies) to several themes that need closer examination.
Ans 1. alludes
2. deceives
3. embellishes
4. apprehends
Question ID : 264330148947
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a spelling error.
According to a report / every day / thousands of animals / are slautered.
Ans 1. thousands of animals
2. are slautered
3. every day
4. According to a report
Question ID : 264330143193
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.15 Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.
Piyush is inexperienced in leather industry.
Ans 1. in great hands
2. a sore thumb
3. hang fire
4. a greenhorn
Question ID : 264330142662
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Page 5


Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on
Ans 1. To show indifference
2. To rinse thoroughly
3. To encourage
4. To talk nicely
Question ID : 264330147601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
Ans 1. Haslet
2. Hart
3. Harsh
4. Hasp
Question ID : 264330143635
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent to fill in the blank.
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________ manner.
Ans 1. unintentional
2. peevish
3. deliberate
4. impious
Question ID : 264330149854
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 1 August 14 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answers
Roll Number
Candidate Name
Exam Date 14/08/2023
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject CHSL Exam 2023 Tier I
Section : English Language
 
 
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
Syamala is more taller than her sister.
Ans 1. tall
2. taller
3. most taller
4. tallest
Question ID : 264330143165
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.5 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for / as my birthday gift.
Ans 1. Hurray! Here is the toy
2. No error
3. what I was looking for
4. as my birthday gift.
Question ID : 264330148716
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.6 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
The politician was accused of accepting bribes and lied about it to the public.
Ans 1. of accepting bribes
2. The politician was accused
3. and lied about it
4. to the public
Question ID : 264330142563
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paragon
Ans 1. Transient
2. Epitome
3. Associate
4. Grumpy
Question ID : 264330144241
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --
Q.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.Through these experiences, Sarah gained a newfound appreciation for the beauty
and complexity of the world, and returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and
passion.
B.Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the world, but she never had the opportunity
to do so until she graduated from college.
C.Along the way, she encountered a diverse array of individuals, each with their own
unique stories and perspectives.
D.With her degree in hand, she set off on a backpacking adventure across Europe,
eager to explore new cultures and meet new people.
Ans 1. BACD 
2. CBAD 
3. DBCA 
4. BDCA 
Question ID : 264330150162
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence
to fill in the blank.
The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot from Shakespeare.
Ans 1. peel
2. subsistence
3. essence
4. blueprint
Question ID : 264330142650
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
An imperfection; a blemish, a crack
Ans 1. Flaunt
2. Fleck
3. Flaw
4. Flea
Question ID : 264330143634
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit of procrastination.
Ans 1. indecisiveness
2. impulsiveness
3. inquisitiveness
4. submissiveness
Question ID : 264330144250
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Syam does not intervene in others’ affairs.
Ans 1. Meddle
2. Speak
3. Trouble
4. Help
Question ID : 264330143173
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence
to fill in the blank.
The text ___________ (implies) to several themes that need closer examination.
Ans 1. alludes
2. deceives
3. embellishes
4. apprehends
Question ID : 264330148947
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.14 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a spelling error.
According to a report / every day / thousands of animals / are slautered.
Ans 1. thousands of animals
2. are slautered
3. every day
4. According to a report
Question ID : 264330143193
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.15 Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.
Piyush is inexperienced in leather industry.
Ans 1. in great hands
2. a sore thumb
3. hang fire
4. a greenhorn
Question ID : 264330142662
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.16 Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct
order to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) to simplify filling taxes
(B) to a single flat rate
(C) the current five rates
(D) by narrowing
(E) Forbes wanted
Ans 1. EBDCA
2. ECDAB
3. EDACB
4. EADCB
Question ID : 264330148710
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.17 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She killed the cockroach.
Ans 1. The cockroach was being killed by her.
2. The cockroach is killed by her.
3. The cockroach was killed by her.
4. The cockroach has been killed by her.
Question ID : 264330144823
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The student asked the teacher a question during class.
Ans 1. A question was asked by the student to the teacher during class.
2. A question is being asked by the student to the teacher during class.
3. A question asked by the student to the teacher during class.
4. A question will be asked by the student to the teacher during class.
Question ID : 264330144186
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
People were ________ to safe places by the rescue team after the earthquake.
Ans 1. ebacuated
2. evacuated
3. evkuated
4. evakuated
Question ID : 264330144133
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
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