SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (18 March 2020) Shift-3 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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Q.1 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
The simplest way to get proper recognition are through doing things with dedication and
sincerity.
Ans
1. are through doing things
2. with dictation and sincerity
3. to get proper recognition
4. The simplest way
Question ID : 8161611595
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Cut to the chase
Ans
1. Stopping unexpectedly and missing the chase
2. Talking about the important point and leaving out the detail
3. Cutting long pieces and spoiling the dish cooked
4. Sleeping long hours and spoiling the health
Question ID : 8161611610
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
EXPLICIT
Ans
1. Compatible
2. Unintelligible
3. Equivocal
4. Lucid
Question ID : 8161611616
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 2203015682
Candidate Name NITIN GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector 34
Exam Date 18/03/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
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Q.1 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
The simplest way to get proper recognition are through doing things with dedication and
sincerity.
Ans
1. are through doing things
2. with dictation and sincerity
3. to get proper recognition
4. The simplest way
Question ID : 8161611595
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Cut to the chase
Ans
1. Stopping unexpectedly and missing the chase
2. Talking about the important point and leaving out the detail
3. Cutting long pieces and spoiling the dish cooked
4. Sleeping long hours and spoiling the health
Question ID : 8161611610
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
EXPLICIT
Ans
1. Compatible
2. Unintelligible
3. Equivocal
4. Lucid
Question ID : 8161611616
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 2203015682
Candidate Name NITIN GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector 34
Exam Date 18/03/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
A person who speaks always in praise of himself
Ans
1. Conventionalist
2. Egotist
3. Nationalist
4. Evangelist
Question ID : 8161611614
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. until
2. nevertheless
3. because
4. unless
Question ID : 8161611598
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. within
2. for
3. on
4. around
Question ID : 8161611599
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
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Q.1 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
The simplest way to get proper recognition are through doing things with dedication and
sincerity.
Ans
1. are through doing things
2. with dictation and sincerity
3. to get proper recognition
4. The simplest way
Question ID : 8161611595
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Cut to the chase
Ans
1. Stopping unexpectedly and missing the chase
2. Talking about the important point and leaving out the detail
3. Cutting long pieces and spoiling the dish cooked
4. Sleeping long hours and spoiling the health
Question ID : 8161611610
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
EXPLICIT
Ans
1. Compatible
2. Unintelligible
3. Equivocal
4. Lucid
Question ID : 8161611616
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 2203015682
Candidate Name NITIN GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector 34
Exam Date 18/03/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
A person who speaks always in praise of himself
Ans
1. Conventionalist
2. Egotist
3. Nationalist
4. Evangelist
Question ID : 8161611614
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. until
2. nevertheless
3. because
4. unless
Question ID : 8161611598
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. within
2. for
3. on
4. around
Question ID : 8161611599
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
(2)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans
1. stable
2. powerful
3. effortless
4. affective
Question ID : 8161611600
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans
1. frame
2. custody
3. structure
4. charge
Question ID : 8161611601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
(3)
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Q.1 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
The simplest way to get proper recognition are through doing things with dedication and
sincerity.
Ans
1. are through doing things
2. with dictation and sincerity
3. to get proper recognition
4. The simplest way
Question ID : 8161611595
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Cut to the chase
Ans
1. Stopping unexpectedly and missing the chase
2. Talking about the important point and leaving out the detail
3. Cutting long pieces and spoiling the dish cooked
4. Sleeping long hours and spoiling the health
Question ID : 8161611610
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
EXPLICIT
Ans
1. Compatible
2. Unintelligible
3. Equivocal
4. Lucid
Question ID : 8161611616
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 2203015682
Candidate Name NITIN GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector 34
Exam Date 18/03/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
A person who speaks always in praise of himself
Ans
1. Conventionalist
2. Egotist
3. Nationalist
4. Evangelist
Question ID : 8161611614
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. until
2. nevertheless
3. because
4. unless
Question ID : 8161611598
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. within
2. for
3. on
4. around
Question ID : 8161611599
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
(2)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans
1. stable
2. powerful
3. effortless
4. affective
Question ID : 8161611600
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans
1. frame
2. custody
3. structure
4. charge
Question ID : 8161611601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
(3)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
Ans
1. temporary
2. regular
3. stimulant
4. legal
Question ID : 8161611602
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. 
As long as they are here, Hari won’t attend the training.
Ans
1. So far as
2. So long so
3. As long that
4. No improvement
Question ID : 8161611606
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
CLOUDY
Ans
1. Vague
2. Transparent
3. Inde?nite
4. Murky
Question ID : 8161611607
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(4)
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Q.1 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. 
The simplest way to get proper recognition are through doing things with dedication and
sincerity.
Ans
1. are through doing things
2. with dictation and sincerity
3. to get proper recognition
4. The simplest way
Question ID : 8161611595
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
Cut to the chase
Ans
1. Stopping unexpectedly and missing the chase
2. Talking about the important point and leaving out the detail
3. Cutting long pieces and spoiling the dish cooked
4. Sleeping long hours and spoiling the health
Question ID : 8161611610
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
EXPLICIT
Ans
1. Compatible
2. Unintelligible
3. Equivocal
4. Lucid
Question ID : 8161611616
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2019 Tier I
Roll Number 2203015682
Candidate Name NITIN GUPTA
Venue Name iON Digital Zone iDZ Sector 34
Exam Date 18/03/2020
Exam Time 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Subject CHSL Tier 1
Section : English Language (Basic Knowledge)
(1)
Q.4 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
A person who speaks always in praise of himself
Ans
1. Conventionalist
2. Egotist
3. Nationalist
4. Evangelist
Question ID : 8161611614
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
Ans
1. until
2. nevertheless
3. because
4. unless
Question ID : 8161611598
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
Ans
1. within
2. for
3. on
4. around
Question ID : 8161611599
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
(2)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
Ans
1. stable
2. powerful
3. effortless
4. affective
Question ID : 8161611600
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
Ans
1. frame
2. custody
3. structure
4. charge
Question ID : 8161611601
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
(3)
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Everyone wants to be happy. I also want to be happy (1)______ that's when I am at my best. I
know that happiness comes from (2)______ me, not from outside. The (3)______ tools I will
have to learn to use here will only work if I understand that I’m in (4)______ of my thoughts,
actions and emotions and if I’m willing to do some simple exercises on a (5)______ basis.
SubQuestion No : 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
Ans
1. temporary
2. regular
3. stimulant
4. legal
Question ID : 8161611602
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. 
As long as they are here, Hari won’t attend the training.
Ans
1. So far as
2. So long so
3. As long that
4. No improvement
Question ID : 8161611606
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
CLOUDY
Ans
1. Vague
2. Transparent
3. Inde?nite
4. Murky
Question ID : 8161611607
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
(4)
Q.12 Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 
Sheetal might have misplaced Mohan’s wallet in their rush.
Ans
1. Mohan’s wallet might have been misplaced by Sheetal in their rush.
2. Mohan’s wallet may have been misplaced by Sheetal in their rush.
3. Mohan’s wallet may be misplaced by Sheetal in their rush.
4. Mohan’s wallet might be misplaced by Sheetal in their rush.
Question ID : 8161611593
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.13 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options select the one that gives
their correct order. 
A. Though John found none, he was not ready to give in. 
B. He continued the search till noon. 
C. John wanted to have a big well dug. 
D. He searched around for workers who would do the job for him without pay.
Ans
1. DCAB
2. CADB
3. CDBA
4. CDAB
Question ID : 8161611603
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Q.14 Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. 
The storekeeper asked the security, "Did you see the torch I kept here?"
Ans
1. The storekeeper asked the security whether he had seen the torch he had kept there.
2. The storekeeper asked the security whether he saw the torch he had kept there.
3. The storekeeper asked the security if he saw the torch he kept there.
4. The storekeeper asked the security if had he seen the torch he kept there.
Question ID : 8161611594
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Q.15 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
Painless death given to patients to relieve suffering.
Ans
1. Euphemism
2. Euphorbia
3. Euthanasia
4. Euphoria
Question ID : 8161611613
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
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