SSC CHSL 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Tell her to finish the work.

Accepted Answer

For imperative sentences like 'Tell her to finish the work', the passive voice structure is 'Let + object + be + past participle + to + infinitive'. Thus, option 4 is correct.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Uniform

Accepted Answer

The word 'Uniform' means consistent or unchanging. Its direct opposite is 'Variable', meaning subject to change. Thus, Variable is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 3

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Usnis has not used the computer for weeks.

Accepted Answer

The active sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. The passive voice for Present Perfect is 'has/have + been + V3'. Thus, option 2 is correct.

Question 4

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.Iguessed her feelingswhen she started crying.

Accepted Answer

'Estimated her emotions' is the most appropriate phrase. 'Guessed her feelings' is less formal and precise. 'Emotions' accurately describes what one would estimate in this context.

Question 5

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.He sees us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile

Accepted Answer

The original sentence has inconsistent verb tenses. 'Sees' (present) should be 'saw' (past) to match 'greeted' (past) and 'had learned' (past perfect), ensuring overall past tense consistency.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Vanity

Accepted Answer

Vanity refers to excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements. 'Conceit' is the closest synonym, meaning excessive pride in oneself.

Question 7

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.You never hear of a happy billionaire.

Accepted Answer

To change to passive voice, the object 'a happy billionaire' becomes the subject. The verb 'hear' changes to 'is heard of'. The original subject 'you' is often omitted or implied.

Question 8

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.The library building was renovated in 2020.

Accepted Answer

The passive sentence "was renovated" indicates simple past tense. The active voice equivalent uses the simple past tense verb "renovated" with a suitable subject.

Question 9

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.They will meet Freddy outside the airport.

Accepted Answer

To change to passive voice, the object 'Freddy' becomes the subject. The future simple tense 'will meet' changes to 'will be met by'.

Question 10

The given sentence contains an error in tense form. Identify the error and choose the option that correctly rectifies the error.Bakshi will going to call you later in the evening.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'will going', which is grammatically incorrect. The correct future tense form for an intention is 'is going to' or 'will go'. Option 3 uses 'is going to', which is correct.

Question 11

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Teachers love their students.

Accepted Answer

The active voice sentence is in simple present tense. To convert it to passive voice, use 'is/are + past participle'. So, 'Students are loved by their teachers' is correct.

Question 12

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.His friends arranged for the ambulance and took him immediately to the hospital.

Accepted Answer

To convert to passive voice, the object becomes the subject. The sentence has two clauses. 'The ambulance was arranged for by his friends' and 'he was immediately taken to the hospital' correctly apply passive voice rules.

Question 13

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.Nowadays, many doctors adviseto live in the countryside.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'advise' is followed by a gerund (verb+ing) or an infinitive with an object. 'Advise to live' is incorrect; 'advise living' is correct.

Question 14

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.Diwali sweets were being prepared by our grandmother.

Accepted Answer

The passive sentence 'were being prepared' indicates past continuous tense. The active voice equivalent must also be in past continuous tense: 'was preparing'.

Question 15

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.The most recent studies on the human body are likely to alter the face of health sciences.

Accepted Answer

To convert to passive voice, the object ('the face of health sciences') becomes the subject, and the verb 'are likely to alter' changes to 'is likely to be altered by'.

Question 16

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.Has the assignment been uploaded by you?

Accepted Answer

The passive voice 'Has the assignment been uploaded by you?' converts to active voice 'Have you uploaded the assignment?' by making 'you' the subject and 'assignment' the object.

Question 17

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Siddharth is floating a grand plan by next week.

Accepted Answer

The active sentence is in present continuous tense. The passive voice requires 'is/are + being + past participle'. Option 2 correctly applies this structure, making 'A grand plan' the subject.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who is well-versed in the knowledge of plants.

Accepted Answer

A botanist is a scientist who specializes in the study of plants, their structure, growth, and classification. This perfectly matches the description.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.Icalled offan explanation for his rude behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'called out' means to demand an explanation or to challenge someone. This fits the context of demanding an explanation for rude behavior.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Eat like a horse.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'eat like a horse' means to eat a very large amount of food. Horses are known for their large appetites.