SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Ramu went with his friends on a trip to ___________ new paths.

Accepted Answer

The word 'explore' means to travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it. This fits the context of finding new paths on a trip perfectly.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Ecstasy

Accepted Answer

Ecstasy means an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement. Bliss means perfect happiness or great joy. Thus, Bliss is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Settlers _________ a new colony in the early 18th century.

Accepted Answer

The word 'established' correctly conveys the action of creating and setting up a new colony. It fits the context of founding a settlement.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.It is a bad habit totalk inwhile someone is speaking.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'cut in' means to interrupt someone while they are speaking. This perfectly fits the context of the sentence, describing a bad habit.

Question 5

In the following question, a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with the correct idiom or phraseThe coach feltextremely nervouson seeing the team performing poorly in the first quarter.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'extremely nervous' is best replaced by 'Heart skipped a beat,' which idiomatically means to feel a sudden fright or anxiety. The other options are unrelated.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Perilous

Accepted Answer

The word 'Perilous' means full of danger or risk. Therefore, 'Dangerous' is its most appropriate synonym.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The beauty of our festivals lies in ‘unity in ______’.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'unity in diversity' is a well-known idiom signifying harmony despite differences. Therefore, 'diversity' is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.I wascarriedby her rapturous song.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'carried away' means to be overcome with emotion or enthusiasm. The song's beauty made the speaker deeply moved, fitting this meaning perfectly.

Question 9

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.I would like to thank youfor your coming outtonight.

Accepted Answer

After a preposition like 'for', a gerund (verb + -ing) is used. 'Coming out' is the correct gerund form, making option 3 the best improvement.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Ebb

Accepted Answer

Ebb means to recede or decline. The opposite of receding is to flow or advance. Therefore, 'Flow' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 11

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.Reginald betrayed his closest friend. It was big shock for all.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'betrayed his closest friend' directly corresponds to the idiom 'stab someone in the back,' which means to betray someone, especially a friend.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Cast aside

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'cast aside' means to discard or reject something as unwanted. Therefore, 'To reject' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.A dishonest employeeplays fastwith his boss.

Accepted Answer

The correct idiom is 'plays fast and loose', meaning to behave irresponsibly or deceitfully. This fits the context of a dishonest employee.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.You can sleep here but this bed issqualidand wet.

Accepted Answer

The word 'squalid' means extremely dirty and unpleasant. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'clean'.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Bed of roses

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Bed of roses' signifies a situation or condition that is very pleasant and comfortable, free from difficulties. Option 4 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Serendipity

Accepted Answer

Serendipity means finding something good or useful by chance. 'Godsend' perfectly matches this meaning, referring to an unexpected good thing.

Question 17

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.I keep telling myselfhow I am lucky to havesuch wonderful sisters.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence structure after 'how' in an indirect statement is 'how lucky I am to have', where the adjective precedes the subject and verb.

Question 18

Identify the option that arranges the given parts in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent passage.a) Non-verbal communication is a meansb) This is possible by using visual cluesc) By which you are able to communicate without speakingd) Such as facial expressions, eye-contact, postures, gestures etc.

Accepted Answer

Start with 'a' as it introduces the topic. 'c' naturally follows 'a' to complete the definition. 'b' explains how this is possible, and 'd' provides examples for 'b'.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.Police fear that terrorists may try toassassinatethe president during his appearance at the summit.

Accepted Answer

The word 'assassinate' specifically means to murder an important person for political or religious reasons. 'Murder' is the closest synonym.

Question 20

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.A new policy for peace and tolerance was formulated by the member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.

Accepted Answer

To convert passive to active voice, identify the agent (member nations) and make it the subject. The verb 'was formulated' becomes 'formulated' in simple past active voice.