SSC CHSL 2023-14.08.2023-1 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2023-14.08.2023-1 SSC Questions

1.
Section : General English
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on
A.
To show indifference
B.
To rinse thoroughly
C.
To encourage
D.
To talk nicely
ANSWER :
A. To show indifference
2.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel
A.
Haslet
B.
Hart
C.
Harsh
D.
Hasp
ANSWER :
C. Harsh
3.
Select the ANTONYM of the word inadvertent to fill in the blank.
Everyone likes to speak in a clear and ________ manner.
A.
unintentional
B.
peevish
C.
deliberate
D.
impious
ANSWER :
C. deliberate
4.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Syamala is more taller than her sister.
A.
tall
B.
taller
C.
most taller
D.
tallest
ANSWER :
B. taller
5.
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark β€˜No error’ as your answer.
Hurray! Here is the toy / what I was looking for / as my birthday gift.
A.
Hurray! Here is the toy
B.
No error
C.
what I was looking for
D.
as my birthday gift.
ANSWER :
C. what I was looking for
6.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The politician was accused of accepting bribes and lied about it to the public.
A.
of accepting bribes
B.
The politician was accused
C.
and lied about it
D.
to the public
ANSWER :
C. and lied about it
7.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paragon
A.
Transient
B.
Epitome
C.
Associate
D.
Grumpy
ANSWER :
B. Epitome
8.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A.Through these experiences, Sarah gained a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world, and returned home with a renewed sense of purpose andpassion.
B.Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the world, but she never had the opportunity to do so until she graduated from college.
C.Along the way, she encountered a diverse array of individuals, each with their own unique stories and perspectives.
D.With her degree in hand, she set off on a backpacking adventure across Europe, eager to explore new cultures and meet new people .
A.
BACD
B.
CBAD
C.
DBCA
D.
BDCA
ANSWER :
D. BDCA
9.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot from Shakespeare.
A.
peel
B.
subsistence
C.
essence
D.
blueprint
ANSWER :
C. essence
10.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An imperfection; a blemish, a crack
A.
Flaunt
B.
Fleck
C.
Flaw
D.
Flea
ANSWER :
C. Flaw