SSC CHSL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.Please don’t touch that, it’sflammable.

Accepted Answer

The word 'flammable' means easily set on fire. 'Non-combustible' means not able to burn easily, making it the direct antonym.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.The family was saved from the burning building by thebravefirefighter.

Accepted Answer

The word 'brave' means showing courage. 'Fearless' is the closest synonym, meaning without fear, making it the most appropriate substitute.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence.He laboured very hard but could not yield anything from thebarrenpiece of land.

Accepted Answer

The word 'barren' means unproductive or infertile. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'fertile,' which means capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Slip your mind

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'slip your mind' means to forget something. It implies that a thought or memory unintentionally escaped one's awareness.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.The truth wasrevealedin the interrogation.

Accepted Answer

The word 'revealed' means to make known. Its antonym is 'concealed', which means to keep hidden or secret.

Question 6

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Lenient

Accepted Answer

The word 'lenient' means permissive or merciful. The most direct opposite, or antonym, is 'strict', which means demanding adherence to rules.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Contaminate’ from the given sentence.She spent the entire night working non-stop to clean the blood stains from the rug.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Contaminate' means to make something impure or polluted. The antonym would be a word meaning to purify or make clean. 'Clean' is the direct opposite.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Glory

Accepted Answer

Glory means high renown or honor. The most appropriate antonym is 'Shame', which means a painful feeling of humiliation or distress.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Beautiful

Accepted Answer

The word 'Beautiful' means pleasing to the senses or mind. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'Ugly', meaning unpleasant to look at.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘bold’ in the given sentence.A person can be friendly, timid, clever, or fearless based on the context of the situation.

Accepted Answer

The word 'bold' means brave or courageous. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'timid', which means showing a lack of courage or easily frightened.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate connotation to fill in the blank.I always love the _______ of my mother’s cooking.

Accepted Answer

The word 'aroma' specifically refers to a pleasant, distinctive smell, especially from food or drink, making it the most appropriate choice for mother's cooking.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.I hope youhave enjoying yourselvesat the party tonight!

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'have enjoying' is grammatically incorrect. The correct auxiliary verb for 'enjoying' in this context is 'are', making 'are enjoying' the proper continuous tense. Also, 'yourselves' is correct for 'you'.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.One of mybest friends are here

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'One of' requires a plural noun ('friends') followed by a singular verb ('is'). Thus, 'best friends is here' is correct.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.Nobody could move on after such ascandlousallegation is made on them.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'scandalous'. It means causing public outrage by a perceived offense.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Fastidious

Accepted Answer

Fastidious means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. The antonym is 'Lax', meaning not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Yesterday, I ate only a _______ of apples for my dinner.

Accepted Answer

The word 'pair' means two of something, which fits the context of eating a quantity of apples. The other options are homophones with different meanings.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.Sonu eats _______ like a rabbit.

Accepted Answer

The word 'carrot' refers to the orange root vegetable that rabbits typically eat. The other options are homonyms with different meanings.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Pliable

Accepted Answer

Pliable means easily bent or flexible. Malleable has a similar meaning, referring to something that can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.We should notdiscriminateagainst people who are different from us

Accepted Answer

The word 'discriminate' means to recognize a distinction or to treat differently. 'Differentiate' is the closest synonym, meaning to distinguish between things.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.In every country of the world,primary caregivers are the women ofchildren and elders.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence has incorrect word order. Option 1 correctly places 'women' as the subject, followed by the verb 'are' and then the object 'primary caregivers', ensuring grammatical correctness.