SSC CHSL 2023-17.08.2023-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2023-17.08.2023-2 SSC Questions

11.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Kidney beans were boiled quickly when Nisha added a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction itself.
A.
reactant
B.
catalyst
C.
enzyme
D.
solute
ANSWER :
B. catalyst
12.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sarah just gave ________ to a baby boy.
A.
birth
B.
breath
C.
broth
D.
berth
ANSWER :
A. birth
13.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My mother asked my father to increase her personal use allowance.
A.
pell mell
B.
rank and file
C.
pins and needles
D.
pin money
ANSWER :
D. pin money
14.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Repeal
A.
Approval
B.
Expense
C.
Separation
D.
Adversity
ANSWER :
A. Approval
15.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
(O) on a regular basis can improve
(P) engaging in physical activity
(Q) the risk of chronic diseases, and boost mental health
(R) cardiovascular health, reduce
A.
RPOQ
B.
PROQ
C.
PORQ
D.
OQRP
ANSWER :
C. PORQ
16.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A) to his neighbours
B) first name is Adam
C) that no one even
D) he is so rude
E) knows that his
A.
D, A, C, E, B
B.
B, D, A, C, E
C.
A, C, B, D, E
D.
C, E, B, A, D
ANSWER :
A. D, A, C, E, B
17.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
When I was in 5th grade, / I use to / ride on my / red bicycle.
A.
red bicycle
B.
I use to
C.
When I was in 5th grade,
D.
ride on my
ANSWER :
B. I use to
18.
Select the most appropriate idiom for the following statement.
The manager was punished for his negligence in work.
A.
Bid defiance
B.
Burn one’s boats
C.
Bolt from the blue
D.
Bring to book
ANSWER :
D. Bring to book
19.
Select the most appropriate option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined segment in the following sentence.
As I walked through the old town, I couldn’t help but feel a sentimental longing for the simpler times of my childhood.
A.
affection
B.
homesickness
C.
inertia
D.
nostalgia
ANSWER :
D. nostalgia
20.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Collection of written or spoken texts
A.
Data bank
B.
Dictionary
C.
Corpus
D.
Circa
ANSWER :
C. Corpus