SSC CHSL 2023-17.08.2023-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC CHSL 2023-17.08.2023-3 SSC Questions

11.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
She detests capsicum so much that she would prefer going empty stomach.
A.
prompts
B.
marvels
C.
rebels
D.
loathes
ANSWER :
D. loathes
12.
Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.
He was alone and knew the dangers ahead during his journey, but he tried to keep up his confidence.
A.
whistled in the dark
B.
made a sterner stuff
C.
stepped up his game
D.
wouldn’t be caught dead
ANSWER :
A. whistled in the dark
13.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Timid
A.
Magical
B.
Honest
C.
Fearless
D.
Nervous
ANSWER :
D. Nervous
14.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
This route cannot get more ____________ (simplified) than it already is.
A.
uniform
B.
convoluted
C.
homogenous
D.
unvaried
ANSWER :
B. convoluted
15.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
A.
Singular
B.
Slang
C.
Dialect
D.
Referendum
ANSWER :
C. Dialect
16.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Varun is handsome than his brother.
A.
much handsome to
B.
most handsome than
C.
more handsome than
D.
more handsome to
ANSWER :
C. more handsome than
17.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The GDP of the country has growth rapidly since independence.
A.
had been grow rapidly
B.
has grown rapidly
C.
have grown been rapidly
D.
had grow rapidly
ANSWER :
B. has grown rapidly
18.
Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The letter was written by the author and mailed to the publisher.
A.
The letter was written and mailed to the publisher by the author.
B.
The author wrote the letter and mailed it to the publisher.
C.
The publisher received the letter written by the author.
D.
The letter was being written by the author and mailed to the publisher.
ANSWER :
B. The author wrote the letter and mailed it to the publisher.
19.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Proposal
A.
Filling
B.
Scheme
C.
Refusal
D.
Addition
ANSWER :
B. Scheme
20.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The politician used a/an mild and indirect word to describe the controversial policy, in order to soften the blow.
A.
oxymoron
B.
metaphor
C.
euphemism
D.
hyperbole
ANSWER :
C. euphemism