CHSL 21 08-06-2022 Shift 2 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frivolous

Options

A

Nervous

B

Serious

C

Popular

D

Reputed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Serious

Question 2

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
I find playing chess to be difficult than playing poker.

Options

A

to be most difficult

B

to be lesser difficult

C

to be more difficult

D

to be same difficult

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

to be more difficult

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
His action doesn’t warrant such a punishment.

Options

A

support

B

captivate

C

breach

D

triumph

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

breach

Question 4

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Humorous 

B

Mysterious 

C

Occesion 

D

Scissors

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Occesion 

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
We are waiting for the minister for the last two hours.

Options

A

No substitution required

B

We have been waiting

C

We would be waiting

D

We were waiting

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

We have been waiting

Question 6

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

Options

A

Philosopher

B

Philanthropist

C

Physicist

D

Philanderer

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Philanthropist

Question 7

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
Don’t provoke Harsha, otherwise, she will give you a slap.

Options

A

Do not vacillate Harsha

B

Do not exasperate Harsha

C

Do not equivocate Harsha

D

Do not hesitate Harsha

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Do not exasperate Harsha

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We're asking them to ______ the deadline.

Options

A

enlarge

B

increase

C

extend

D

broaden

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

extend

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Deception

Options

A

Exception

B

Cunning

C

Reliability

D

Cruelty

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Cunning

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Fanatic

Options

A

Extremist 

B

Tolerant

C

Lunatic 

D

Fantastic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Tolerant

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
The coach was trying to twist the player’s arm by asking him to practice throughout the day.

Options

A

To refrain from resting

B

To train someone in warfare

C

To console the weak

D

To try to force someone to do something

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

To try to force someone to do something

Question 12

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

Options

A

Sandeep was in ektasy when his son won a scholarship.

B

When Reema saw her mother, she was in ecstasy.

C

My cousin closed his eyes in extasy at the thought of coffee.

D

Students got in acstasy during inter college baseball match.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

When Reema saw her mother, she was in ecstasy.

Question 13

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. People post images of their cuisine, daily cosmetic routines, shopping videos, and dance videos.
B. Uploading photos to social networking sites has grown popular in today's society.
C. Because of the rising influence of social media on people, they want to constantly appear their best.
D. Therefore people have become more image sensors and begun to prioritise personal care.

Options

A

ACBD

B

BCAD

C

ABCD

D

BACD

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

BACD

Question 14

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

Options

A

Students have been loved by their teachers

B

Students are loved by their teachers.

C

Students are being loved by their teachers.

D

Students will be loved by their teachers.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Students are loved by their teachers.

Question 15

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I need to evaluate all the options available by the end of this month.

Options

A

All the options available need to be evaluated by me by the end of this month.

B

All the options will be needing evaluation with the end of this month.

C

All the options available will be needed to evaluate by the end of this month.

D

I needed to evaluate all the options by the end of this month.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

All the options available need to be evaluated by me by the end of this month.

Question 16

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who loves and collects books

Options

A

Bookworm

B

Biographer

C

Bibliophile

D

Booker

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Bibliophile

Question 17

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

Options

A

A new batch of officers were being trained by me now.

B

A new batch of officers are training me now.

C

A new batch of officers are trained now.

D

A new batch of officers is being trained by me.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A new batch of officers is being trained by me.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In your birthday suit

Options

A

A suit which is designed for only birthday functions

B

Not wearing any clothes

C

Birthday celebrations

D

A suit which covers one’s entire body

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Not wearing any clothes

Question 19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cast aside

Options

A

To blow up

B

To bear with

C

To reject

D

To display

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

To reject

Question 20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Benign

Options

A

Boisterous 

B

Beneficiary 

C

Boring 

D

Benevolent 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Benevolent 

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.
Conservation of water is not the (1)______ of only the government. Common citizens can also make a significant (2)______ in this field. To begin with, we must be conscious that water is life, that it is a precious natural resource and needs to be used (3)_____. Being conscious will help us to avoid (4)______. There are a few simple things that all of us can do. We must not use (5)______ water to clean our car or house.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

Responsibility

B

Facility

C

Complexity

D

Opportunity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Responsibility

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.
Conservation of water is not the (1)______ of only the government. Common citizens can also make a significant (2)______ in this field. To begin with, we must be conscious that water is life, that it is a precious natural resource and needs to be used (3)_____. Being conscious will help us to avoid (4)______. There are a few simple things that all of us can do. We must not use (5)______ water to clean our car or house.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

Summation

B

Connection

C

Contribution

D

Indication

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Contribution

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.
Conservation of water is not the (1)______ of only the government. Common citizens can also make a significant (2)______ in this field. To begin with, we must be conscious that water is life, that it is a precious natural resource and needs to be used (3)_____. Being conscious will help us to avoid (4)______. There are a few simple things that all of us can do. We must not use (5)______ water to clean our car or house.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

carelessly

B

hopefully

C

judiciously

D

effectively

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

judiciously

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.
Conservation of water is not the (1)______ of only the government. Common citizens can also make a significant (2)______ in this field. To begin with, we must be conscious that water is life, that it is a precious natural resource and needs to be used (3)_____. Being conscious will help us to avoid (4)______. There are a few simple things that all of us can do. We must not use (5)______ water to clean our car or house.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

wastage

B

greed

C

extraction

D

storage

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

wastage

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.
Conservation of water is not the (1)______ of only the government. Common citizens can also make a significant (2)______ in this field. To begin with, we must be conscious that water is life, that it is a precious natural resource and needs to be used (3)_____. Being conscious will help us to avoid (4)______. There are a few simple things that all of us can do. We must not use (5)______ water to clean our car or house.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

drinking

B

sewage

C

stored

D

cold

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

drinking

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