SSC CHSL Tier-I Previous Year Paper (20th March 2022) Shift-1 | SSC CHSL Mock Test Series 2025 PDF Download

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SSC CHSL 20th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Burn your bridges
A    
To have a
fight
B    To disclose a secret
C    To be puzzled
D    
To eliminate the possibility of return or
retreat
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
She said, since it was evening, she had to go for a run.
A    She said, “It is evening I must ran.”
B    She said, “It is evening I might go for a run.”
C    She said, “It is evening I should go for a run.”
D    She said, “It is evening I must go for a run."
A n s w e r : D
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In the early autumn fierce fighting took place, the __________ Serbians bearing a prominent part.
A    cowardly
B    unabashed
C    gallant
D    bore
A n s w e r : C
4. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    WASSE
B    FITTER
  
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SSC CHSL 20th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Burn your bridges
A    
To have a
fight
B    To disclose a secret
C    To be puzzled
D    
To eliminate the possibility of return or
retreat
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
She said, since it was evening, she had to go for a run.
A    She said, “It is evening I must ran.”
B    She said, “It is evening I might go for a run.”
C    She said, “It is evening I should go for a run.”
D    She said, “It is evening I must go for a run."
A n s w e r : D
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In the early autumn fierce fighting took place, the __________ Serbians bearing a prominent part.
A    cowardly
B    unabashed
C    gallant
D    bore
A n s w e r : C
4. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    WASSE
B    FITTER
  
.
C    
COURIER
D    
COURSE
A n s w e r : A
    
5. The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option
from the sentences given in options.
Vasant has delivered the speech.
A    Vasant delivers the speech on time.
B    The speech was delivered by Vasant.
C    The speech was timely delivered by Vasant.
D    The speech has been delivered by Vasant.
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abduct
A    Redeem
B    Impress
C    Sociable
D    Hijack
A n s w e r : A
7. Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. 
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Their approach sensitized
A. of it. Similarly, behind them, in the halls,
B. flicked on when they came within ten feet
C. a switch somewhere and the nursery light
D. lights went on and off as they left them behind, with a soft automaticity.
A    DCBA
B    CBAD
C    BADC
D    BCAD
  
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SSC CHSL 20th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Burn your bridges
A    
To have a
fight
B    To disclose a secret
C    To be puzzled
D    
To eliminate the possibility of return or
retreat
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
She said, since it was evening, she had to go for a run.
A    She said, “It is evening I must ran.”
B    She said, “It is evening I might go for a run.”
C    She said, “It is evening I should go for a run.”
D    She said, “It is evening I must go for a run."
A n s w e r : D
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In the early autumn fierce fighting took place, the __________ Serbians bearing a prominent part.
A    cowardly
B    unabashed
C    gallant
D    bore
A n s w e r : C
4. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    WASSE
B    FITTER
  
.
C    
COURIER
D    
COURSE
A n s w e r : A
    
5. The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option
from the sentences given in options.
Vasant has delivered the speech.
A    Vasant delivers the speech on time.
B    The speech was delivered by Vasant.
C    The speech was timely delivered by Vasant.
D    The speech has been delivered by Vasant.
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abduct
A    Redeem
B    Impress
C    Sociable
D    Hijack
A n s w e r : A
7. Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. 
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Their approach sensitized
A. of it. Similarly, behind them, in the halls,
B. flicked on when they came within ten feet
C. a switch somewhere and the nursery light
D. lights went on and off as they left them behind, with a soft automaticity.
A    DCBA
B    CBAD
C    BADC
D    BCAD
  
.
A n s w e r : B
     
8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Save your breath
A    To make an effort that will be futile
B    To hold one’s anger
C    To work hard
D    To be resentful
A n s w e r : A
9. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Participants were ______ a meal of steak and French fries under dim light.
A    served
B    nerved
C    cured
D    calmed
A n s w e r : A
10. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who does not express oneself freely
A    Skeptic
B    Erudite
C    Introvert
D    Pessimist
A n s w e r : C
     
11. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Faddish
A    Unpopular
  
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SSC CHSL 20th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Burn your bridges
A    
To have a
fight
B    To disclose a secret
C    To be puzzled
D    
To eliminate the possibility of return or
retreat
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
She said, since it was evening, she had to go for a run.
A    She said, “It is evening I must ran.”
B    She said, “It is evening I might go for a run.”
C    She said, “It is evening I should go for a run.”
D    She said, “It is evening I must go for a run."
A n s w e r : D
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In the early autumn fierce fighting took place, the __________ Serbians bearing a prominent part.
A    cowardly
B    unabashed
C    gallant
D    bore
A n s w e r : C
4. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    WASSE
B    FITTER
  
.
C    
COURIER
D    
COURSE
A n s w e r : A
    
5. The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option
from the sentences given in options.
Vasant has delivered the speech.
A    Vasant delivers the speech on time.
B    The speech was delivered by Vasant.
C    The speech was timely delivered by Vasant.
D    The speech has been delivered by Vasant.
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abduct
A    Redeem
B    Impress
C    Sociable
D    Hijack
A n s w e r : A
7. Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. 
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Their approach sensitized
A. of it. Similarly, behind them, in the halls,
B. flicked on when they came within ten feet
C. a switch somewhere and the nursery light
D. lights went on and off as they left them behind, with a soft automaticity.
A    DCBA
B    CBAD
C    BADC
D    BCAD
  
.
A n s w e r : B
     
8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Save your breath
A    To make an effort that will be futile
B    To hold one’s anger
C    To work hard
D    To be resentful
A n s w e r : A
9. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Participants were ______ a meal of steak and French fries under dim light.
A    served
B    nerved
C    cured
D    calmed
A n s w e r : A
10. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who does not express oneself freely
A    Skeptic
B    Erudite
C    Introvert
D    Pessimist
A n s w e r : C
     
11. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Faddish
A    Unpopular
  
.
B    
Phony
C    
Barge
D    
Fashionable
A n s w e r : D
12. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
A person who can speak multiple languages.
A    Minaret
B    Polyglot
C    Spire
D    Intestate
A n s w e r : B
13. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
______ threats to elephants requires public and political will to take action.
A    Dignifying
B    Addressing
C    Perplexing
D    Stagnating
A n s w e r : B
      
14. Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
DEPRESSED
A    DOLEFUL
B    DYNAMIC
C    STURDY
D    NOISY
A n s w e r : A
  
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SSC CHSL 20th March 2023 Shift-1
English Language
1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Burn your bridges
A    
To have a
fight
B    To disclose a secret
C    To be puzzled
D    
To eliminate the possibility of return or
retreat
A n s w e r : D
2. Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
She said, since it was evening, she had to go for a run.
A    She said, “It is evening I must ran.”
B    She said, “It is evening I might go for a run.”
C    She said, “It is evening I should go for a run.”
D    She said, “It is evening I must go for a run."
A n s w e r : D
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In the early autumn fierce fighting took place, the __________ Serbians bearing a prominent part.
A    cowardly
B    unabashed
C    gallant
D    bore
A n s w e r : C
4. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
A    WASSE
B    FITTER
  
.
C    
COURIER
D    
COURSE
A n s w e r : A
    
5. The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option
from the sentences given in options.
Vasant has delivered the speech.
A    Vasant delivers the speech on time.
B    The speech was delivered by Vasant.
C    The speech was timely delivered by Vasant.
D    The speech has been delivered by Vasant.
A n s w e r : D
6. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Abduct
A    Redeem
B    Impress
C    Sociable
D    Hijack
A n s w e r : A
7. Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. 
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Their approach sensitized
A. of it. Similarly, behind them, in the halls,
B. flicked on when they came within ten feet
C. a switch somewhere and the nursery light
D. lights went on and off as they left them behind, with a soft automaticity.
A    DCBA
B    CBAD
C    BADC
D    BCAD
  
.
A n s w e r : B
     
8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Save your breath
A    To make an effort that will be futile
B    To hold one’s anger
C    To work hard
D    To be resentful
A n s w e r : A
9. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Participants were ______ a meal of steak and French fries under dim light.
A    served
B    nerved
C    cured
D    calmed
A n s w e r : A
10. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who does not express oneself freely
A    Skeptic
B    Erudite
C    Introvert
D    Pessimist
A n s w e r : C
     
11. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Faddish
A    Unpopular
  
.
B    
Phony
C    
Barge
D    
Fashionable
A n s w e r : D
12. Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
A person who can speak multiple languages.
A    Minaret
B    Polyglot
C    Spire
D    Intestate
A n s w e r : B
13. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
______ threats to elephants requires public and political will to take action.
A    Dignifying
B    Addressing
C    Perplexing
D    Stagnating
A n s w e r : B
      
14. Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
DEPRESSED
A    DOLEFUL
B    DYNAMIC
C    STURDY
D    NOISY
A n s w e r : A
  
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15. Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a
meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
My years in my father’s house
A. would have been unbearable had
B. the feel of his hand clutching mine, his
C. I not had my brother. I never forgot
D. refusal to abandon me. Perhaps he and I would have been close even otherwise.
A    ACBD
B    DBCA
C    CBDA
D    BCDA
A n s w e r : A
16. Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A person who has given up their beliefs
A    Misanthrope
B    Versatile
C    Apostate
D    Crusade
A n s w e r : C
       
17. Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical
error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words / to tell him that everything he’d done / so far,
all the compromises he’d made, had been for love.
A    to tell him that everything he’d done
B    
Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the
words
C    so far, all the compromises he’d made, had been for love.
D    No error
A n s w e r : B
  
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