SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.She was laughing from the ______ exuberance of the performance.

Accepted Answer

The word 'sheer' means absolute or complete, emphasizing the intensity of the exuberance. It fits best contextually to describe an overwhelming feeling.

Question 2

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.Samantha keeps herself occupied byhelping other people willingly without expecting any payment for her services.

Accepted Answer

A 'volunteer' is someone who offers their services willingly without expecting payment. This perfectly matches the description given in the sentence.

Question 3

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Easily provoked

Accepted Answer

The word 'Irascible' means easily provoked to anger. This perfectly matches the given phrase 'Easily provoked'.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.His action doesn’twarrantsuch a punishment.

Accepted Answer

The word 'warrant' means to justify or necessitate. The most appropriate antonym is 'breach', meaning to break or violate, implying the action does not justify the punishment.

Question 5

Recognise the erroneous part in the given sentence and choose the most appropriate answer from the options given to ensure a meaningful sentence.As she kept walking to me, my heart skipped a beat.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'to me,' which is grammatically incorrect in this context. The correct preposition to indicate direction or movement towards someone is 'towards.'

Question 6

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.The manager behaves as if heknows everything and has unlimited knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'knows everything and has unlimited knowledge' directly corresponds to the meaning of 'Omniscient', which means all-knowing.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.We would have loved to stay __________ like children all our lives.

Accepted Answer

The word 'innocent' best fits the context of wishing to remain like children, implying purity and lack of worldly corruption.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.During the war, the comedian proved to be aman of music.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'man of straw' means a person of no substance or influence. The comedian, despite being a 'man of music', proved to be ineffective during the war.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the given sentence.Her writing is veryilegibleand so she loses marks in her exam.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the word meaning 'difficult or impossible to read' is 'illegible'. Options 1 and 2 are misspellings, and option 4 has a different meaning.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Hard and fast

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'hard and fast' refers to rules or regulations that are strict and cannot be changed or broken. Therefore, 'Strict' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 11

Select theINCORRECTLYspelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Mamorial' is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is 'Memorial'. All other words are spelt correctly.

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.Several literary pieces of the Old English period are written by authorswhose names are not known.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'whose names are not known' directly corresponds to the definition of 'Anonymous', meaning without a known name. This is a straightforward vocabulary question.

Question 13

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.The state of being full or complete.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Plenitude' means the state of being full or complete. This directly matches the given phrase, making it the correct one-word substitute.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option that can be substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Mr. Pramod couldn'twait to trying outhis new recipe.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'can't wait to' is followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, 'trying out' should be corrected to 'try out'.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Snake in the grass

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'snake in the grass' refers to a deceitful or treacherous person who pretends to be a friend but is actually an enemy. Option 2 correctly captures this meaning.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.In queer street

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'in queer street' means to be in financial difficulties or debt. Therefore, 'In debt' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Rampart

Accepted Answer

Rampart refers to a defensive wall or embankment. Bulwark is a synonym, meaning a defensive wall or structure, providing protection.

Question 18

Select the denotation of the highlighted word.The archer doesn’t getperturbedeasily.

Accepted Answer

The word 'perturbed' means feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled. 'Agitated' is the closest synonym, meaning feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

Question 19

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.Human beings are usually ones who arenaturally able to eat both, plants and flesh.

Accepted Answer

Omnivorous describes organisms, like humans, that naturally consume both plant and animal matter. This term accurately fits the definition provided.

Question 20

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.Robin hasless marblesthan George.

Accepted Answer

For countable nouns like 'marbles', the comparative adjective 'fewer' is used. 'Less' is used for uncountable nouns. Therefore, 'fewer marbles' is correct.