SSC CHSL 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.I was looking for abarren seatin the bus but could not find one.

Accepted Answer

The word 'barren' means infertile or unproductive, which is incorrect for a seat. 'Vacant' correctly means unoccupied, fitting the context of an empty seat on a bus.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.How can you be sojoylesson hearing the news?

Accepted Answer

The word 'joyless' means without joy. 'Blissful' means full of joy or happiness, making it the most appropriate antonym.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.Languageinteractswith all aspects of human life and society.

Accepted Answer

The word 'interacts' means to communicate or be involved with. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'disconnects', meaning to break communication or connection.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Blowing smoke

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'blowing smoke' means to say things that are not true or to exaggerate, often to mislead or confuse others. Option 2 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 5

Identify the most appropriate synonym of the following word.Implicate

Accepted Answer

To 'implicate' means to show someone to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing. 'Accuse' means to charge someone with an offense. Thus, 'Accuse' is the closest synonym.

Question 6

Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.This will sound weired, but bear with me.

Accepted Answer

The word 'weired' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling for the word meaning strange or unusual is 'weird'.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Trivial

Accepted Answer

Trivial means of little importance. Essential means absolutely necessary or important. Thus, Essential is the direct antonym of Trivial.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.The rocky terrain made the hike difficult andstrenuous.

Accepted Answer

The word 'strenuous' means requiring great effort or energy. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'easy', meaning requiring little effort.

Question 9

Select the option that will most suitably substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.He was not happyuntil he gave up his job and liveas a fakir in the forests.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'gave up' (past tense), so the subsequent verb 'live' must also be in the past tense ('lived') to maintain grammatical consistency.

Question 10

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the word meaning 'a deceptive appearance or impression' is 'Illusion'. This is a common English word.

Question 11

Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.Wether we want to admit it or not, we all wish everyone would like us.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Wether' is incorrectly spelled in the sentence. The correct spelling for the conjunction meaning 'if' or 'in case' is 'whether'.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.After a day long trek, we were so tired that we were ready to _________.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'hit the sack' means to go to bed. After a long trek, being tired naturally leads to wanting to sleep.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Interpret

Accepted Answer

To 'interpret' means to explain the meaning of something. 'Clarify' means to make something clearer or easier to understand, making it the closest synonym.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Stick to one’s guns

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'stick to one's guns' means to maintain one's position or beliefs despite opposition. Option 1, 'To remain faithful to', best captures this meaning.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.The documentary explored the historical and cultural significance of the ________ (antique) ruins in the region.

Accepted Answer

The word 'antique' refers to something old and valuable. 'Ancient' is the closest synonym, meaning belonging to the distant past, especially before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence.Children should avoid giving out personal details online (which will) identify them or their location.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'that could' correctly introduces a potential consequence, fitting the context of identifying personal details. It implies possibility, which is appropriate here.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Dhruv’sanger blazed ofuncontrollably.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'blazed up' correctly conveys that Dhruv's anger suddenly intensified and became uncontrollable. It fits the context perfectly.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Wonderful

Accepted Answer

The word 'Wonderful' means inspiring delight or admiration. 'Amazing' has a very similar meaning, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.Ravi is _______.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes Ravi's physical characteristic. 'Bald' means having little or no hair on the head, which fits the context perfectly.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Adverse

Accepted Answer

Adverse means unfavorable or harmful. Propitious means favorable or advantageous. Thus, Propitious is the most appropriate antonym for Adverse.