SSC CHSL 2021-12.04.2021-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2021-12.04.2021-3 SSC Questions

11.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Bolster
A.
Discourage
B.
Strengthen
C.
Weaken
D.
Embolden
ANSWER :
B. Strengthen
12.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in the active or passive voice.
The central team visited eight villages in the state to assess the damage to the crops.
A.
The damage to the crops was assessed in eight villages in the state by the central team.
B.
Eight villages in the state were visited by the central team to assess the damage to the crops.
C.
Eight villages had visited the central team to assess the damage to the crops.
D.
The central team assessed the damage to the crops in eight villages in the state.
ANSWER :
B. Eight villages in the state were visited by the central team to assess the damage to the crops.
13.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A.
Cloistered
B.
Creativety
C.
Maligned
D.
Donations
ANSWER :
B. Creativety
14.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
I cannot understand that you are trying to say.
A.
which you
B.
what you
C.
No substitution required
D.
who you
ANSWER :
B. what you
15.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Doing something awkwardly or in a clumsy manner
A.
Hastening
B.
Faltering
C.
Fumbling
D.
Stumbling
ANSWER :
C. Fumbling
16.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic expression given.
Caught red-handed
A.
Caught in the act of doing something illegal
B.
Caught with a hand covered in blood
C.
Caught by someone wearing a red wristband
D.
Caught stealing red objects like apples and tomatoes
ANSWER :
A. Caught in the act of doing something illegal
17.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Random
A.
Planned
B.
Reasonable
C.
Definite
D.
Arbitrary
ANSWER :
D. Arbitrary
18.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Understanding a printed text comes from the interaction between printed words and one’s prior knowledge of the world.
B. Comprehension is the ability or process of understanding something that is spoken or written.
C. Listening comprehension, however, involves multiple processes in understanding and making sense of spoken language.
D. In active reading, readers think about their reading, and make connections and inferences.
A.
BDCA
B.
DACB
C.
ADBC
D.
BADC
ANSWER :
D. BADC
19.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
β€œWhere did the children leave their record books?” the sports coach asked the class prefect.
A.
The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children had left their record books.
B.
The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children leave their record books.
C.
The sports coach asked the class prefect where have the children left their record books.
D.
The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children are leaving their record books.
ANSWER :
A. The sports coach asked the class prefect where the children had left their record books.
20.
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Have you checked if we have ______ information about the location?
A.
inadequate
B.
profuse
C.
insufficient
D.
sufficient
ANSWER :
D. sufficient