SSC CHSL 2015 PYQs

Question 1

I will have both the blue or the black pen

Accepted Answer

The correlative conjunction 'both' must be followed by 'and', not 'or'. The correct phrase should be 'both the blue and the black pen'.

Question 2

Find the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'Alkali'. It refers to a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal.

Question 3

Steve has always hoped that his father would_________ the  property to him.

Accepted Answer

The correct word is 'bequeath,' meaning to leave property to a person by a will. This fits the context of a father leaving property to his son.

Question 4

Invincible

Accepted Answer

Invincible means impossible to defeat or overcome. Unassailable means unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated, making it the closest synonym.

Question 5

My wife, having finish her work rushed to meet me at the event

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'having finish' is incorrect. It should be 'having finished' to form a perfect participle, indicating an action completed before another.

Question 6

I never_______ such a result.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'never', implying a past action or state. 'Dreamt of' is the correct past tense form of 'dream of', fitting the context perfectly.

Question 7

Electronic mail or E-mail are a method of exchanging digital messages

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Electronic mail or E-mail' is singular, so the verb should be 'is' instead of 'are'. This corrects the subject-verb agreement.

Question 8

The boys were making kites.

Accepted Answer

The active voice sentence is in past continuous tense. To convert it to passive voice, use 'was/were being' + past participle. So, 'Kites were being made by the boys' is correct.

Question 9

This ship is ________ Geneva.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'bound for' correctly indicates a destination or direction of travel. 'Bound to' implies an obligation or certainty, which is not the context here.

Question 10

The men said, “We are going to fly kites.”

Accepted Answer

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the present continuous tense ('are going') changes to the past continuous tense ('were going'). Also, the pronoun 'we' changes to 'they'.

Question 11

Please close the door.

Accepted Answer

For imperative sentences, the passive voice is formed using 'Let + object + be + past participle'. Thus, 'Let the door be closed by you' is correct.

Question 12

You must abide on the terms of this government.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'abide' is always followed by the preposition 'by' when it means to comply with or conform to. Therefore, 'abide on' is incorrect.

Question 13

He will not use the computer

Accepted Answer

To change an active future simple sentence to passive, use 'will not be + past participle'. The object 'computer' becomes the subject, and 'him' is the agent.

Question 14

If you _______ in your studies, you will get a

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a positive outcome from effort. 'Persevere' means to continue in a course of action despite difficulty, fitting the context perfectly for achieving success.

Question 15

Kumar says, “It dosen’t rain in January”

Accepted Answer

Since the reporting verb 'says' is in the present tense, the tense of the reported speech does not change. Thus, 'dosen't rain' remains unchanged.

Question 16

We must take care of our parents

Accepted Answer

To change an active voice sentence with a modal verb (must) to passive voice, the structure is 'modal + be + past participle'. Thus, 'must take care of' becomes 'must be cared for'.