SSC CHSL 2023-14.08.2023-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2023-14.08.2023-3 SSC Questions

11.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Fraudulent
A.
Genuine
B.
Counterfeit
C.
Unimaginative
D.
Dissimilar
ANSWER :
B. Counterfeit
12.
Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
We should try to pacify the situation and not _____ it further.
A.
mitigate
B.
standardise
C.
illustrate
D.
aggravate
ANSWER :
D. aggravate
13.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given underline word.
We sell magazines, groceries and sundry articles.
A.
Diverse
B.
careless
C.
Scanty
D.
Profuse
ANSWER :
C. Scanty
14.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The entrance of the museum was opened by the official.
A.
The official opened the entrance of the museum.
B.
The official had opened the entrance of the museum.
C.
The official open the entrance of the museum.
D.
The officials opening the entrance of the museum.
ANSWER :
A. The official opened the entrance of the museum.
15.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cry for the moon
A.
To start performing better
B.
To have patience
C.
To desire the unattainable
D.
To be extremely happy
ANSWER :
C. To desire the unattainable
16.
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
Employees were lay of from work due to the recession.
A.
laid off
B.
laid of
C.
lay off
D.
layed off
ANSWER :
A. laid off
17.
Identify the error in the use of preposition in the given sentence and select the correct option.
Her family lost their way on Daman.
A.
over
B.
in
C.
upon
D.
of
ANSWER :
B. in
18.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Amal brightened of when they said he could go with them.
A.
brightened in when they
B.
brightened on when they
C.
brightened upon when they
D.
brightened up when they
ANSWER :
D. brightened up when they
19.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Instead of taking the time to do the job properly, they decided to cut corners and save time by using cheap materials.
A.
avoid someone or something intentionally
B.
physically cut a corner off of something
C.
take a shortcut for easy way out in order to save efforts
D.
break a promise or commitment
ANSWER :
C. take a shortcut for easy way out in order to save efforts
20.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Henny Penny is a story that is passed down from generation to generation through spoken word.
A.
folktale
B.
fable
C.
epic
D.
parable
ANSWER :
A. folktale