SSC CHSL 2021-09.08.2021-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2021-09.08.2021-2 SSC Questions

11.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Drab
A.
Tiring
B.
Dry
C.
Boring
D.
Bright
ANSWER :
D. Bright
12.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CLEAN
A.
shy
B.
honest
C.
talkative
D.
tall
ANSWER :
B. honest
13.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
He will be leaving / home at 8 a.m. / to beating / the office rush hour.
A.
home at 8 a.m.
B.
the office rush hour
C.
to beating
D.
He will be leaving
ANSWER :
C. to beating
14.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The nest of a squirrel, typically in the form of a mass of twigs in a tree
A.
Hole
B.
Burrow
C.
Lair
D.
Drey
ANSWER :
D. Drey
15.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A.
spurious
B.
conscentious
C.
defamation
D.
condemnation
ANSWER :
B. conscentious
16.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A fire in someone’s belly
A.
one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something
B.
one who is rich and powerful and exploits the poor
C.
one who comes from a middle class background
D.
one who continues to work without wanting a reward
ANSWER :
A. one who is energetic and enthusiastic about something
17.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
DISJOINTED
A.
abrupt
B.
soft
C.
connected
D.
sharp
ANSWER :
C. connected
18.
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
A good teacher is the one who can explain the most complex subjects in a ______ way.
A.
lengthy
B.
straightforward
C.
distracted
D.
roundabout
ANSWER :
B. straightforward
19.
Examine the four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. They can travel to the airport by personal vehicle or registered cabs only.
B. Finally, all passengers are advised to strictly follow social distancing markers.
C. According to the Government guidelines, air travel is declared open from May 2020 for passengers.
D. Once there, they can walk in through the Entry Gates, which shall be kept open.
A.
ACBD
B.
DCAB
C.
CADB
D.
BCAD
ANSWER :
C. CADB
20.
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A sentimental longing for a time in the past
A.
sepia
B.
myopia
C.
nostalgia
D.
dystopia
ANSWER :
C. nostalgia