SSC CHSL 2015 PYQs

Question 1

1. Falcons have sharp angular wingsP. to drive sharplyQ. and allow themR. to chase their preyS. that give them the speed6. To capture their victims

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'Falcons have sharp angular wings'. 'S' logically follows, explaining what the wings 'give them'. Then 'R' describes the purpose, followed by 'Q' and 'P' for the action.

Question 2

To be down to earth

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to be down to earth' means to be practical, sensible, and realistic. Therefore, 'To be realistic' is the correct meaning.

Question 3

He declared that he wore no man’s mantle.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "He declared that he wore no man’s mantle" is grammatically correct and uses the idiom appropriately. There are no errors in any part.

Question 4

in spite of age be is my senior

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'in spite of age be is my senior,' which is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase to indicate 'with respect to age' is 'in respect of age.'

Question 5

Animals living in water.

Accepted Answer

The term 'aquatic' specifically refers to animals that live in water. It directly answers the definition provided in the question.

Question 6

The teacher said to the students, “March quietly to the ground.”

Accepted Answer

Imperative sentences in direct speech are converted to indirect speech using 'to' + verb. The reporting verb 'said to' changes to 'instructed' or 'ordered'.

Question 7

We, in India can look forward to a comfortable and settle life in the twenty-first century.

Accepted Answer

The word 'settle' is a verb. An adjective is needed here to describe 'life'. The correct adjective form is 'settled'. Thus, 'comfortable and settled life' is correct.

Question 8

His determination was not shook by what people said.

Accepted Answer

In passive voice, the main verb should be in its past participle form. The past participle of 'shake' is 'shaken', not 'shook' or 'shaked'.

Question 9

A legal agreement that allows someone to use a building or land for a period of time, usually in return for rent

Accepted Answer

The definition provided perfectly describes a 'lease,' which is a legal contract for renting property. The other options do not fit this specific legal context.

Question 10

1. EveryoneP. the case calmlyQ. acknowledgesR. who knows youS. when be considers6. That you have been wronged.

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence forms a coherent sentence: 'Everyone who knows you calmly acknowledges the case when he considers that you have been wronged.' RQSP creates this logical flow.

Question 11

Someone not fit to be chosen.

Accepted Answer

The correct prefix for 'eligible' to mean 'not fit to be chosen' is 'in-'. Therefore, 'ineligible' is the appropriate word.

Question 12

The policeman said to driver, “ Do you have a licence ?”

Accepted Answer

When converting direct interrogative speech to indirect, 'said to' changes to 'asked', 'do' is removed, and the tense shifts from simple present to simple past. 'You' becomes 'he'.

Question 13

One should have their teeth checked every six months.

Accepted Answer

The pronoun 'their' is plural, but its antecedent 'one' is singular. It should be replaced with 'one's' to maintain subject-pronoun agreement.

Question 14

I cannot barely wait for my birthday party.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence contains a double negative ('cannot' and 'barely'). To correct this, remove one of the negatives. 'I can barely wait' correctly expresses eager anticipation.

Question 15

A person who helps another to commit a crime

Accepted Answer

An 'accomplice' specifically refers to someone who helps another commit a crime. The other options have broader, non-criminal meanings.

Question 16

I. It is those good worksP. that lead to peak performanceQ. which we do with passionR. our understanding of our purposeS. and which come to reflect6. In this life

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'It is those good works'. Q ('which we do with passion') logically follows, then P ('that lead to peak performance'), S ('and which come to reflect'), and finally R ('our understanding of our purpose').

Question 17

One who compiles a dictionary

Accepted Answer

A 'lexicographer' is a person who compiles or writes dictionaries. The other options refer to related concepts but not the person.

Question 18

A honest person is upright in speech, thought and deed.

Accepted Answer

The word 'honest' starts with a consonant 'h' but has a vowel sound 'o'. Therefore, the indefinite article 'an' should be used instead of 'a'.

Question 19

The observatory building is situated in a remote corner of the zoo.

Accepted Answer

The word 'remote' correctly describes a corner that is far away or isolated. No improvement is needed as the sentence is grammatically sound and semantically correct.

Question 20

A person who worships only one God

Accepted Answer

A monotheist is someone who believes in and worships only one God. This term directly matches the definition provided in the question.