CHSL 21 06-06-2022 Shift 3 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abrogate

Options

A

Extend

B

Repeal

C

Endure

D

Reveal

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Repeal

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
In his youth Joyonto must have been startlingly handsome.

Options

A

amazingly

B

wrinkly

C

lightly

D

enviously

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

amazingly

Question 3

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The national anthem was being sung very enthusiastically by young students in the annual event.

Options

A

The national anthem sang the young students very enthusiastically.

B

The young students in the annual event had been singing the national anthem very enthusiastically.

C

The young students in the annual event were singing the national anthem very enthusiastically.

D

The national anthem was sung very enthusiastically for young students in the annual event.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The young students in the annual event were singing the national anthem very enthusiastically.

Question 4

Spot the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the options given.
He wished he has more resources to support the poor.

Options

A

He wishing he has more resources to support the poor.

B

He wished he have more resources to support the poor.

C

He wished he had more resources to support the poor.

D

He wished his having more resources to support the poor.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

He wished he had more resources to support the poor.

Question 5

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
In the Second World War, the British __________ thousands of so-called interceptors – mostly women – whose job it was to tune in every day and night to the radio _______ of the various divisions of the German military.

Options

A

adhered, broadlooms

B

assembled, broadcasts

C

averted, broadbills

D

assented, broadsides

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

assembled, broadcasts

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Exaggerate’ from the given sentence.
Rajni did understate Sheila’s embroider work as, according to her, it was worthless to decorate a piece of cloth with abstract ideas and then elaborate it to the audience on the stage.

Options

A

Embroidery

B

Decorate

C

Elaborate

D

Understate

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Understate

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The organisation had set up for a Free Mandela Committee and launched a lively campaign with the slogan ‘Free Mandela’.

Options

A

had set over

B

had set up

C

had set upon

D

had set to

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

had set up

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Delay

Options

A

Weary

B

Haste

C

Scarce

D

Nice

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Haste

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Donkey's years

Options

A

A worthless person

B

A stupid argument

C

Futile effort

D

A very long time

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A very long time

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The rules forbid passengers to cross the railway bridge.

Options

A

Passengers are forbidden by the rules to cross the railway bridge.

B

Forbidden are the passengers to cross the railway bridge.

C

Railway bridge is forbidden for the passengers to cross.

D

Forbidden by the rules, the passengers cannot cross railway bridge.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Passengers are forbidden by the rules to cross the railway bridge.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in bold in the following sentence.
Forgetting the past is inevitable for being able to create a future.

Options

A

unpredictable

B

extravagant

C

inescapable

D

privileged

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

inescapable

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Discipline must be __________ at any cost

Options

A

maintained 

B

highlighted 

C

curtailed 

D

instructed 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

maintained 

Question 13

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He ordered the police to pursue the robber and his gang.

Options

A

The robber and gang were pursued.

B

The police were ordered to pursue the robber and his gang.

C

Order the police to pursue the robber gang.

D

Pursue the robber and gang were the orders by police.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The police were ordered to pursue the robber and his gang.

Question 14

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Wearing noise cancellation headphones is an example of such equipment.
B. Preventive measures involve the availability of proper equipment.
C. Noise exposure is the primary reason for hearing loss among the workers.
D. It affects the working class in a big way both mentally and physically.

Options

A

CDBA

B

BDCA

C

CDAB

D

ADBC

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

CDBA

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
The minister is a little hard of hearing.

Options

A

callous

B

partially deaf

C

insensitive

D

inaccessible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

partially deaf

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.

Options

A

fanciful

B

necessary

C

distasteful

D

functional

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

functional

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Something that will cure all illnesses

Options

A

Vaccination

B

Panacea

C

Wine

D

Tonic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Panacea

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Elbow grease

Options

A

Hard physical efforts 

B

Mental disturbance 

C

Relational difference 

D

Psychological pressure 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Hard physical efforts 

Question 19

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Milennium

B

Medieval

C

Inoculate 

D

Leisure

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Milennium

Question 20

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Evelyn Glennie has brought percusion to the front of the orchestra, and demonstrated that it can be very moving.

Options

A

brought

B

demonstrated

C

orchestra

D

percusion

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

percusion

Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

believe

B

believes

C

beliefs

D

belief

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

belief

Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

for

B

beyond

C

before

D

above

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

beyond

Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

ironic

B

gracious

C

obvious

D

logical

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

ironic

Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

glory

B

bedrock

C

crest

D

secret

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

bedrock

Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Science, according to popular (1)_________, is a remote and enigmatic idea that is (2)__________ the comprehension of ordinary minds and peace-loving people. This is most likely why the words 'scientist' and 'mad' have been used interchangeably for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon which our lives are built, isn't it (3)__________ that science appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension? Similarly, mathematics, the (4)___________ of science, gives meaning to the concept of quantification and (5)__________ value for us humans. There are a few examples of how science and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

unequivocal

B

unapparent

C

undecipherable

D

incomprehensible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

unequivocal

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