SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Grease someone’s palm

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'grease someone's palm' means to bribe someone, usually to gain a favor or special treatment. It implies an illegal or unethical payment.

Question 2

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.The ______ of the worksheets is not an easy job.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the word is 'reconciliation'. This word means the act of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Question 3

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.And more than the muggings, the waiting to be mugged, fearing the dark that transformedshoddy innocousside streets into giant fangscrouching, springing todemolishthis one last reminder.

Accepted Answer

The word 'innocous' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'innocuous', meaning not harmful or offensive. The other words are spelled correctly.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Assiduous

Accepted Answer

Assiduous means diligent or hardworking. The most appropriate antonym is 'Idle', which means inactive or lazy.

Question 5

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.The rich man was known all throughout the country for his noble deeds, kindness and asone who makes an active effort to promotehuman welfare.

Accepted Answer

A 'philanthropist' is someone who promotes human welfare through generous donations or actions. This perfectly matches the description given in the sentence.

Question 6

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.I need to evaluate all the options available by the end of this month.

Accepted Answer

The passive voice for 'I need to evaluate' is 'need to be evaluated'. The subject 'I' becomes 'by me' at the end, making option 4 correct.

Question 7

Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of - susceptible?The president claimed he was immune from prosecution.

Accepted Answer

The word 'susceptible' means easily affected or influenced. The word 'immune' means protected from or not affected by, making it the direct antonym.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Defile

Accepted Answer

The word 'Defile' means to make something impure or dirty. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'Purify', which means to make something clean or pure.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Treacherous

Accepted Answer

Treacherous means disloyal or deceptive. The most appropriate antonym is 'Faithful', which means loyal and true.

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.You have lost your note book.

Accepted Answer

The active voice sentence 'You have lost your notebook' is in present perfect tense. Its passive form is 'Subject + has/have + been + V3'. Since 'Your notebook' is singular, 'has been lost' is correct.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Go to the wall

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Go to the wall' means to fail or be defeated, often financially. Therefore, 'To fail' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 12

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.Life is hard, unpredictable, butthough manageable.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'butthough' which is grammatically incorrect. 'Still controllable' correctly conveys the contrasting idea that despite being hard and unpredictable, life can still be managed.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Pocket an insult

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'pocket an insult' means to accept an insult without reacting or protesting. It implies enduring it silently.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Fanatic

Accepted Answer

A 'fanatic' is someone with extreme zeal. The opposite is 'tolerant', meaning accepting of different views or behaviors.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Renounce

Accepted Answer

Renounce means to formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession. Abjure means to solemnly renounce a belief, cause, or claim. Thus, Abjure is the closest synonym.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Exorcise

Accepted Answer

To 'exorcise' means to drive out or expel an evil spirit. Therefore, 'expel' is the most appropriate synonym, meaning to force out.

Question 17

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.There is _____________ (scarce) evidence that he is the thief.

Accepted Answer

The word 'scarce' means insufficient or rare. Its antonym is 'abundant', meaning plentiful. Therefore, 'abundant' correctly completes the sentence.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in bold in the following sentence.I broke away from theirsolicitousgrip.

Accepted Answer

The word 'solicitous' means showing interest or concern. Its antonym would be 'heedless', meaning showing a lack of care or attention.

Question 19

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.She iseducatedthan her sister.

Accepted Answer

To compare two people, the comparative degree of the adjective 'educated' is needed. 'More educated' is the correct comparative form for multi-syllable adjectives.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.The affection of her husbandcarried her upin the midst of all her problems.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'bore her up' means to support or sustain someone, especially during difficulties. This fits the context of the husband's affection helping her through problems.