SSC CHSL 2019 (Tier-1) English Solutions : 17 March 1st Shift

Q.1 : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

EXTENSIVE

1. Elaborate
2. Intricate
3. Lengthy
4. Intensive

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Q.2 : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

TRUST (n)

1. Welfare
2. Safety
3. Belief
4. Ability

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Q.3 : Select the word with the incorrect spelling.

1. Quantity
2. Quarrell
3. Argument
4. Aisle

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Q.4 : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Several environmentalists from the city conducted a meet to discuss issues related to the ______ pollution levels created by the growing number of pharmaceutical companies.

1. rise in
2. raising of
3. rising from
4. raise in

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Q. (5-9): 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.

One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Maharashtra, the Ellora Caves, date back (5) about 1,500 years ago, and (6) the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. (7) 34 caves are actually Buddhist, Hindu and Jain religious monuments (8) in the rock. They were given the (9) of World Heritage Site in 1983. Created between the 6th and 10th century, the 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain caves carved in proximity at Ellora are proof of the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

1. to
2. for
3. at
4. in

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.6.

1. were
2. are
3. be
4. is

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.7.

• The
• Many
• An
• Few

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.8.

1. carved
2. created
3. constructed
4. erected

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.9.

1. role
2. symbol
3. status
4. function

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Q.10 : Select the word which means which same as the group of words given.

Close fitting cover for a sword or knife.

1. Guard
2. Sheath
3. Screen
4. Shield

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Q.11 : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

Hats off to someone.

1. Make new hats for
2. Congratulations to
3. Give hats to
4. Announce a prize for

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Q.12 : Select the wrongly spelt word.

1. Expidition
2. Extempore
3. Extinct
4. Experiment

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Q.13 : Select the segment in sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

They had to wait for luggages to be put into the cab before they themselves got into it.

1. They had to wait
2. before they themselves got into it
3. to be put into the cab
4. for the luggages

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Q.14 : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required select No improvement.

I had no informations about the bank strikes so I went there yesterday.

1. no information about
2. no information concerning
3. no improvement
4. not got information about

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Q.15 : Select the option that is the passive form of the verb.

The sub-committee is presenting its report in a week’s time.

1. The report of the sub-committee is presenting in a week’s time.
2. The report of the sub-committee is being presented in a week’s time.
3. The report of the sub-committee is presenting in a week’s time.
4. The report of the sub-committee had been presented in a week’s time

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Q.16 : Select the segment in sentence, which contains the grammatical error.

Did you know whether we can exchange the dress if my sister doesn’t like it?

1. doesn’t like it
2. we can exchange the dress
3. did you know whether
4. if my sister

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Q.17 : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes for the special event which is being planned next week.

1. For spreading the news
2. In the theatre
3. Unknown to everyone
4. To complete the arrangements

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Q.18 : Select the alternative that will improve the underline part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select No improvement.

Harry and Meghan have decided to work and become financially independent.

1. have decided to work and became
2. have decide to work and become
3. No improvement
4. has decided to work and become

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Q.19 : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABBREVIATE

1. Challenge
2. Dispute
3. Expand
4. Oppose

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Q.20 : Give below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives correct order.

1. “It is mine. I saw it first,” claimed one cat.
2. Suddenly they spotted a loaf of bread lying beneath a tree.
3. Once upon a time, two cats were passing through a street.
4. Both pounced upon it and caught the loaf at the same time.

1. ADBC
2. DBCA
3. BADC
4. CBDA

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Q.21 :Give below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives correct order.

1. Ibn Al-Haitham wrote a book in seven volumes namely ‘Kitāb al-Manāẓir’ also known as ‘The Book of Optics.’
2. However, during the medieval period, the notable work of an Arab writer and scientist, Ibn Al-Haitham revolutionised the concept of physics.
3. During the ancient period, the development of Physics took place simultaneously with the development of astronomy.
4. In this book, Ibn Al-Haitham disproved the ancient Greek concept of vision and introduced a new theory.

1. BCDA
2. CBAD
3. ADBC
4. ACBD

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Q.22 : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

ALLURING

1. Attractive
2. Cheating
3. Deceitful
4. Distracting

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Q.23 : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Astronomy enthusiasts and sky gazers will be able to watch six eclipses in 2020, but only three of them are expected to be ______ in India.

• exposed
• evident
• revealed
• visible

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Q.24 : Select the option that is direct form of sentence.

The doctor advised Jaya to put the eye drops into her eyes four times a day from the next day.

1. The doctor had advised Jaya, “From the next day you put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”
2. The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”
3. The doctor advises Jaya, “From the next day put the eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”
4. The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops into her eyes four times a day”.

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Q.25 : Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

1. Pond
2. Kreek
3. Reservoir
4. Pool

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