SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.In this scene, a close-up shot was taken by the cameramanfor display the emotions.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'for display the emotions' is grammatically incorrect. The correct construction to express purpose is 'in order to + verb' or 'to + verb'. Option 4 uses 'in order to display the emotions', which is grammatically sound and conveys the intended meaning.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Knock down.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'knock down' means to demolish or destroy something, often by hitting it. Therefore, 'To demolish' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Funny stories made me and my brother_________.

Accepted Answer

Funny stories typically evoke laughter. 'Giggly' means prone to giggling or laughing, which perfectly fits the context of funny stories.

Question 4

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who makes an active effort to promote human welfare

Accepted Answer

A 'philanthropist' is someone who actively promotes human welfare through charitable acts. This perfectly matches the given definition.

Question 5

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.The action of examining with care or reading carefully

Accepted Answer

The word 'Perusal' means the action of examining or reading something carefully. This directly matches the given phrase.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.All his bones could be counted because his body was totallyshrivelled and wrinkled with age.

Accepted Answer

The word 'wizened' perfectly describes a body that is shrivelled and wrinkled due to age, making it the most appropriate substitute for the underlined phrase.

Question 7

Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.

Accepted Answer

The word 'hated' means to dislike intensely. 'Loathed' is a direct synonym, meaning to feel intense dislike or disgust for. Thus, it fits perfectly.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.It was aCatch-22situation for the manager.

Accepted Answer

A 'Catch-22 situation' refers to a paradoxical dilemma where rules prevent a solution. Option 1 accurately describes this impossible scenario.

Question 9

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.The minute you start _______ and tolerating __________, it becomes the new norm and the slide begins and therefore, we must constantly __________ to give our best and be recognised, not simply aim to do just enough to ___________ that we don’t get found out.

Accepted Answer

The passage discusses a decline when one starts accepting lower standards. 'Compromising' and 'mediocrity' fit the initial blanks. 'Strive' for giving best and 'ensure' not getting caught complete the logical flow.

Question 10

Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given.Fatima and Sana has both taken the vaccine.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence has a subject-verb agreement error. 'Fatima and Sana' is a plural subject, requiring the plural verb 'have' instead of 'has'. Option 2 corrects this.

Question 11

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.I know her.

Accepted Answer

To convert 'I know her' to passive voice, 'her' becomes the subject 'She', 'know' becomes 'is known', and 'I' becomes 'to me'. Thus, 'She is known to me'.

Question 12

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.I am training a new batch of officers now.

Accepted Answer

The active voice sentence is in present continuous tense. The passive voice for this tense uses 'is/am/are + being + past participle'. Option 4 correctly applies this rule.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Get one’s dander up

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Get one’s dander up' means to become angry or to lose one's temper. Option 3 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 14

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.Our team has been defeated.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in present perfect passive voice. To convert it to active voice, we need a subject performing the action in present perfect tense.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Squalid

Accepted Answer

Squalid means extremely dirty and unpleasant. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'Clean', meaning free from dirt.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Asha was ___________ made a fool by her friend.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies an intentional act of deception. 'Deliberately' means intentionally, which fits the context of someone being 'made a fool' by a friend.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).

Accepted Answer

The word 'perilous' means full of danger or risk. 'Treacherous' is the closest synonym, meaning presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.As soon as she opened the cages, the birds ______.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes an action that happened in the past ('opened'). Therefore, the verb describing the birds' action must also be in the simple past tense, which is 'flew away'.

Question 19

Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.Which________does the minister take to reach the Assembly?

Accepted Answer

The word 'route' means a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination. It correctly fits the context of reaching the Assembly.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.Hari'sintimatenature has earned him many friends.

Accepted Answer

The word 'intimate' means closely familiar or private. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'unfriendly', meaning not friendly or hostile.