SSC CHSL 2021-13.04.2021-1 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2021-13.04.2021-1 SSC Questions

1.
Section : General English
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select β€˜No improvement’.
It was cloudy in the morning but the sun is shining now.
A.
the sun has shone
B.
No improvement
C.
the sun were shining
D.
a sun is shining
ANSWER :
B. No improvement
2.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ISOLATED
A.
Open
B.
Mingling
C.
Secluded
D.
Included
ANSWER :
C. Secluded
3.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Newton’s work in the field of physics speaks volumes about his genius.
A.
advertises his work
B.
claims fame and honour
C.
does not gives a detailed report
D.
conveys a great deal
ANSWER :
D. conveys a great deal
4.
Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. The robber demanded all his valuables or threatened to kill him.
B. But he put up a brave front and challenged the robber.
C. A merchant was confronted by a highway robber.
D. The merchant was scared to death.
A.
CADB
B.
BCAD
C.
ADCB
D.
DABC
ANSWER :
A. CADB
5.
Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Employees were given incentives based at their performance.
A.
based at
B.
given incentives
C.
Employees were
D.
their performance
ANSWER :
A. based at
6.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Wash your dirty linen in public
A.
Fight with everyone unnecessarily
B.
Discuss private matters in front of others
C.
Complain about everything
D.
Hangclothes outside
ANSWER :
B. Discuss private matters in front of others
7.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
She made an ______ to break the record for long jump.
A.
attack
B.
intention
C.
exercise
D.
attempt
ANSWER :
D. attempt
8.
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A person who draws or produces maps
A.
Chauffer
B.
Cartographer
C.
Calligrapher
D.
Choreographer
ANSWER :
B. Cartographer
9.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
FRIGID
A.
Chilly
B.
Warm
C.
Frosty
D.
Salty
ANSWER :
B. Warm
10.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
EMERGE
A.
Aspire
B.
Appear
C.
Admire
D.
Acquire
ANSWER :
B. Appear