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All 100 English Language previous-year questions from SSC CHSL 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.
Practice English Language as a timed test →- Q1.English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The couple / preferred to walk / until the last house / of the town.
- a)of the town
- b)preferred to walk
- c)The couple
- d)until the last house
- Q2.English Language
Select the sentence in the future tense.
- a)I will be twenty five next Sunday.
- b)I have been twenty five next Sunday.
- c)I could be twenty five next Sunday.
- d)I should be twenty five next Sunday.
- Q3.English Language
The underlined phrase in the given sentence has been used incorrectly. Select the option that can correctly replace the underlined segment. I am down with her complaints.
- a)looked down with
- b)passed out with
- c)fed up with
- d)held down with
- Q4.English Language
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Passengers started behaving / violent when / they were asked / to leave the bus station.
- a)they were asked
- b)violent when
- c)Passengers started behaving
- d)to leave the bus station.
- Q5.English Language
Cloze passage: As Paul was (1)____ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2)____ him questions... Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
- a)grazing
- b)eating
- c)feeding
- d)churning
- Q6.English Language
Cloze passage (Paul/Aunt Jenny). Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
- a)demanded
- b)asked
- c)allowed
- d)submitted
- Q7.English Language
Cloze passage (Paul/Aunt Jenny): It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3)____ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
- a)weakness
- b)talent
- c)technique
- d)purpose
- Q8.English Language
Cloze passage (Paul/Aunt Jenny): Paul felt an uncomfortable (4)____. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
- a)view
- b)drop
- c)guess
- d)suspicion
- Q9.English Language
Cloze passage (Paul/Aunt Jenny): He (5)____ Aunt Jenny's face; however it informed him nothing. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
- a)pursued
- b)ruffled
- c)searched
- d)chased
- Q10.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. The little boy cried with pain when he burnt his fingers.
- a)No substitution required
- b)while he burn his fingers
- c)as he burning his fingers
- d)when he burns his fingers
- Q11.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Trivial
- a)Lavish
- b)Vain
- c)Liable
- d)Essential
- Q12.English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- a)Obtain
- b)Encraoch
- c)Delegate
- d)Illusion
- Q13.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Glory
- a)Delight
- b)Shame
- c)Honour
- d)Gluttony
- Q14.English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The realtors of the new venture sold plots like hot cakes.
- a)Sold illegally
- b)Sold with great difficulty
- c)Sold innovatively
- d)Sold quickly and in large numbers
- Q15.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. It is a general belief that the female ostrich guard the nest at night.
- a)is guarding the nest at night
- b)does guard the nest in night
- c)guards the nest at night
- d)guarded the nest at night
- Q16.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The skunk had a conspicuous spinal stripe.
- a)faint
- b)charming
- c)obscure
- d)noticeable
- Q17.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. How can you be so joyless on hearing the news?
- a)Blissful
- b)Rapt
- c)Dubious
- d)Beaming
- Q18.English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The documentary explored the historical and cultural significance of the ____(antique) ruins in the region.
- a)obsolete
- b)contemporary
- c)ancient
- d)modern
- Q19.English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error. I begged him / to reconcider / the decision but / he refused to yield.
- a)he refused to yield.
- b)the decision but
- c)I begged him
- d)to reconcider
- Q20.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Rahul had strong pain in his stomach.
- a)strict
- b)severe
- c)high
- d)deep
- Q21.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Would you please support me for once in your life?
- a)document
- b)refute
- c)establish
- d)disclaim
- Q22.English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Black and white
- a)In writing
- b)Doubtful
- c)In dispute
- d)A false invention
- Q23.English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Yesterday, I ate only a ____ of apples for my dinner.
- a)pier
- b)pair
- c)pear
- d)pare
- Q24.English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In both countries we have leaders of ____ ability.
- a)exceptional
- b)almighty
- c)powerful
- d)compelling
- Q25.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. This is best book for children to read.
- a)This is the best book
- b)This is very best book
- c)This is good book
- d)This is very good book
- Q26.English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic; it is believed to be written around 500 BC to 100 BC.
- a)Ramayana is an ancient
- b)around 500 BC to 100 BC.
- c)believed to be written
- d)Sanskrit epic; it is
- Q27.English Language
The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. She always / likes to / show on / her wealth.
- a)she always
- b)her wealth.
- c)likes to
- d)show on
- Q28.English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. If it will rain tomorrow, I will stay at home.
- a)If it
- b)at home
- c)will rain
- d)I will
- Q29.English Language
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Hard had she / thrown the basketball / when it fell / on the ground.
- a)thrown the basketball
- b)when it fell
- c)on the ground
- d)Hard had she
- Q30.English Language
Cloze passage (Indian nationalism 1858-1905): the early nationalists (1)____ the seeds well and deep. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- a)sowed
- b)scattered
- c)buried
- d)threw
- Q31.English Language
Cloze passage: Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2)____ sentiments and passing emotions... Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- a)shallow
- b)deep
- c)grounded
- d)profound
- Q32.English Language
Cloze passage: they ____(3) it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- a)rooted
- b)drove
- c)controlled
- d)minded
- Q33.English Language
Cloze passage: The result was that they (4)____ a common political and economic programme. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- a)collapsed
- b)evolved
- c)banished
- d)uprooted
- Q34.English Language
Cloze passage: a common programme which (5)____ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- a)complicated
- b)united
- c)classified
- d)dissolved
- Q35.English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. A distinguished academecian, Amartya Sen has taught in India, Britain and the United States.
- a)Taught
- b)Distinguished
- c)Academecian
- d)Britain
- Q36.English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At one's fingertips
- a)Out of reach
- b)To take revenge
- c)To have complete knowledge
- d)To be unaware of something
- Q37.English Language
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Hospital for people with mental illnesses
- a)Druggist
- b)Shelter
- c)Asylum
- d)Hangar
- Q38.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The road which connecting the two states is overcrowded.
- a)has connecting
- b)connected
- c)connects
- d)have connected
- Q39.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. The committee deposed him from his office.
- a)Demolished
- b)Segregated
- c)Interacted
- d)Promoted
- Q40.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. Ria is liked by everyone as she is very amicable.
- a)Dangerous
- b)Stupid
- c)Unfriendly
- d)Hateful
- Q41.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Resistance
- a)Tenderness
- b)Tolerance
- c)Reliance
- d)Awareness
- Q42.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and strenuous.
- a)Lively
- b)Demanding
- c)Easy
- d)Intense
- Q43.English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Teja followed his friend's advice so now he is in deep water.
- a)In trouble
- b)In good position
- c)In deep thoughts
- d)In dilemma
- Q44.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Beautiful
- a)Pungent
- b)Ugly
- c)Slimy
- d)Stingy
- Q45.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Language interacts with all aspects of human life and society.
- a)interrelates
- b)co-operates
- c)disconnects
- d)intermingles
- Q46.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence. Children should avoid giving out personal details online (which will) identify them or their location.
- a)that could
- b)what will
- c)which might lead
- d)whichever can
- Q47.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Defeat' in the given sentence. The first battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, where Babur introduced canon warfare and was able to gain victory on Delhi and subjugated sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi.
- a)victory
- b)warfare
- c)gain
- d)subjugated
- Q48.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. As I have no time to discuss the points, so I wrote a email to her.
- a)I write an email to her
- b)I wrote an email to her
- c)so I wrote an e-mail for her
- d)so I wrote a e-mail to her
- Q49.English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- a)Aquire
- b)Congratulate
- c)Hygiene
- d)Category
- Q50.English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. It took 4 hours straight to ___________ the deal with the regional company.
- a)perform
- b)get
- c)close
- d)stop
- Q51.English Language
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. His mother's transfer from a small town to Delhi brought up a huge change in his schooling.
- a)brought up a huge change
- b)in his schooling.
- c)from a small town to Delhi
- d)His mother's transfer
- Q52.English Language
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error. If no error, mark 'No error'. Mrs. Meera and family / received his letter / a week ago.
- a)a week ago
- b)No error
- c)Mrs. Meera and family
- d)received his letter
- Q53.English Language
Identify the error and select the correct sentence. Petrified wood is type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.
- a)The petrified wood is the type of fossilised wood that exhibits a original details of the wood.
- b)A petrified wood is type of fossilised wood that exhibits an original details of the wood.
- c)Petrified wood is a type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.
- d)Petrified wood is the type of fossilised wood that exhibits a original details of the wood.
- Q54.English Language
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. If no error, mark 'No error'. Ramya is working / hardly / to get good marks.
- a)to get good marks
- b)hardly
- c)No error
- d)Ramya is working
- Q55.English Language
Cloze passage (Reagan/Kennedy deja-vu). Select the most appropriate option to fill blank (i): many Americans experienced a ____ of deja-vu.
- a)dealing
- b)blinking
- c)recalling
- d)feeling
- Q56.English Language
Fill blank (ii): The ____ hit TVs and radios immediately. President Ronald Reagan had been shot.
- a)arrow
- b)ball
- c)news
- d)sceptre
- Q57.English Language
Fill blank (iii): his Secret Service Agents ____ him into the car and rushed to the nearest hospital.
- a)called
- b)pulled
- c)whisked
- d)pushed
- Q58.English Language
Fill blank (iv): ____ rang out from a nearby building.
- a)Prayers
- b)Music
- c)Alarm
- d)Shots
- Q59.English Language
Fill blank (v): He was ____ dead at the hospital.
- a)shot
- b)pronounced
- c)acting
- d)almost
- Q60.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Adverse
- a)Striking
- b)Critical
- c)Propitious
- d)Listless
- Q61.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment. I will require a quiet room to work at.
- a)on
- b)in
- c)with
- d)about
- Q62.English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word to fill in the blank. Lead paint is an environmental ____ (danger) and can harm children.
- a)hazard
- b)toil
- c)empathy
- d)conflict
- Q63.English Language
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment. Gulliver hear his watch ticking in his pocket.
- a)could hear his watch ticked
- b)heard his watch tickling
- c)could hear his watch ticking
- d)watch ticking
- Q64.English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abscond
- a)Stay
- b)Annoy
- c)Flee
- d)Avoid
- Q65.English Language
Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Ace in the hole
- a)A lot to do
- b)A second chance to do something
- c)On the point of
- d)A hidden advantage
- Q66.English Language
Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Lenient
- a)Kind
- b)Strict
- c)Rude
- d)Rowdy
- Q67.English Language
Select the most appropriate spelling of the underlined word. Nobody could move on after such a scandlous allegation is made on them.
- a)skandelous
- b)scandalous
- c)scendolous
- d)scandelous
- Q68.English Language
Select the synonym of the underlined word. The Television show was hosted by a young and vivacious woman called Laura.
- a)Liberal
- b)Energetic
- c)Legendary
- d)Atrocious
- Q69.English Language
Select the option that can substitute the underlined segment. In every country of the world, primary caregivers are the women of children and elders.
- a)women are the caregivers primary of
- b)the women primary caregivers are of
- c)women are the primary caregivers of
- d)primary caregivers women are of the
- Q70.English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confidential
- a)Public
- b)Secret
- c)Limited
- d)Open source
- Q71.English Language
Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Last resort
- a)Last ride
- b)Last friend remaining
- c)Last course of action
- d)Last hotel on the way
- Q72.English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Interpret
- a)Clarify
- b)Cleanse
- c)Complicate
- d)Celebrate
- Q73.English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She ____ gracefully and greeted the interview committee with respect.
- a)smiled
- b)grinned
- c)leered
- d)smirked
- Q74.English Language
Select the option that can substitute the underlined segment. The woman lost much to her body weight due to diabetes.
- a)off her body weight due to
- b)from her body weight due to
- c)for her body weight due to
- d)of her body weight due to
- Q75.English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- a)Ommision
- b)License
- c)Aspirant
- d)Autonomous
- Q76.English Language
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Urgent activities are those things / that you must do immediately, / as they require quick action / and cannot be put on.
- a)as they require quick action
- b)and cannot be put on
- c)that you must do immediately
- d)Urgent activities are those things
- Q77.English Language
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. (1) When Christy (2) grew out, (3) he turned out (4) to be a gentleman.
- a)3
- b)4
- c)1
- d)2
- Q78.English Language
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The meeting / will taking / place next / Wednesday.
- a)place next
- b)will taking
- c)Wednesday.
- d)The meeting
- Q79.English Language
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Rashmi was / quite amusing when / she heard about / what had happened.
- a)she heard about
- b)quite amusing when
- c)Rashmi was
- d)what had happened
- Q80.English Language
Cloze passage (studying/concentration). Fill blank 1: There is nothing more ____ than when you sit down to study...
- a)interesting
- b)exciting
- c)surprising
- d)frustrating
- Q81.English Language
Fill blank 2: ...instead of finishing the task you find your thoughts ____.
- a)tiring
- b)interesting
- c)wandering
- d)worrying
- Q82.English Language
Fill blank 3: there are certain techniques you can use to ____ your concentration.
- a)convince
- b)discover
- c)enhance
- d)commit
- Q83.English Language
Fill blank 4: one should ____ to create the physical environment...
- a)attempt
- b)lead
- c)announce
- d)imagine
- Q84.English Language
Fill blank 5: ...conducive to ____ thought.
- a)focussed
- b)dazzling
- c)cautious
- d)joyful
- Q85.English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- a)Schedule
- b)Miserable
- c)Reformation
- d)Litrature
- Q86.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Contaminate' from the sentence. She spent the entire night working non-stop to clean the blood stains from the rug.
- a)rug
- b)clean
- c)working
- d)spent
- Q87.English Language
Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment. The city of Hyderabad is located (on the heart from Telangana).
- a)with the heart in Telangana
- b)in the heart with Telangana
- c)in the heart of Telangana
- d)of the heart in Telangana
- Q88.English Language
Select the option that can substitute the underlined segment. There is no way I can swallow the ghastly medicine.
- a)agreeable
- b)horrible
- c)pleasant
- d)comforting
- Q89.English Language
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Frivolity
- a)Consequence
- b)Substantial
- c)Insignificance
- d)Meaningful
- Q90.English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom. Have a bee in your bonnet
- a)Unable to stay at a place for long
- b)To keep worrying about yourself
- c)Be preoccupied or obsessed with something
- d)Having a cruel intention or grudge against someone
- Q91.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Fastidious
- a)Lax
- b)Late
- c)Scrupulous
- d)Speedy
- Q92.English Language
Select the option that will improve the underlined part. I was looking for a barren seat in the bus but could not find one.
- a)vacuous seat
- b)hollow seat
- c)deserted seat
- d)vacant seat
- Q93.English Language
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom. Stick to one's guns
- a)To become unfaithful to
- b)To become a rebel
- c)To shoot at
- d)To remain faithful to
- Q94.English Language
Select the option that can replace the bracketed segment. An (imperfect positioning) of the Sun, Earth and Moon results in the Moon passing through only part of Earth's umbra, resulting in a partial lunar eclipse.
- a)imperfect revolution
- b)imperfect allegiance
- c)imperfect alignment
- d)imperfect alliance
- Q95.English Language
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- a)Immigrete
- b)Relevant
- c)Professional
- d)Combat
- Q96.English Language
Select the option that can substitute the underlined segment. The new chief is gifted at the power of eloquence.
- a)gifted of
- b)gifted with
- c)gifted among
- d)gifted for
- Q97.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Anthony Trollope was an industrious and disciplined writer.
- a)Lazy
- b)Dizzy
- c)Skittish
- d)Exhausting
- Q98.English Language
Select the option that can substitute the underlined word. The recent cloudburst completely dismantled the village and its people.
- a)took up
- b)took apart
- c)took back
- d)took after
- Q99.English Language
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Please don't touch that, it's flammable.
- a)Fire-resistant
- b)Incendiary
- c)Nonexplosive
- d)Non-combustible
- Q100.English Language
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. My sister's paintings were ____ at the national museum.
- a)in display
- b)on display
- c)into display
- d)upon display
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