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CHSL 22 10-03-2023 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
In humans, lack of sleep leads to ______ memory and reduced cognitive abilities.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
In humans, lack of sleep leads to ______ memory and reduced cognitive abilities.

Options

A

thankless

thankless

B

witnessed

witnessed

C

attended

attended

D

impaired

impaired


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

impaired

impaired


Question 2


Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A lover of oneself, of one’s advancement

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A lover of oneself, of one’s advancement

Options

A

Mercenary

Mercenary

B

Philistine

Philistine

C

Cynic

Cynic

D

Egoist

Egoist


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Egoist

Egoist


Question 3


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Ace in the hole

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Ace in the hole

Options

A

To suffer an injury on the lower body.

To suffer an injury on the lower body.

B

To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work.

To create noisy disturbances so that competitors are unable to work.

C

To attempt to do the impossible.

To attempt to do the impossible.

D

A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time.

A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time.

A major advantage that one keeps hidden until an ideal time.


Question 4


Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Calibrate

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Calibrate

Options

A

Gauge

Gauge

B

Affront

Affront

C

Gauze

Gauze

D

Assail

Assail


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Gauge

Gauge


Question 5


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. more stringent mobility control and physical distancing policies
Q. East Asian governments (except for Japan) implemented
R. as well as more comprehensive testing, tracing
S. and isolation policies since the early stages

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. more stringent mobility control and physical distancing policies
Q. East Asian governments (except for Japan) implemented
R. as well as more comprehensive testing, tracing
S. and isolation policies since the early stages

Options

A

QPRS

QPRS

B

PRSQ

PRSQ

C

QSPR

QSPR

D

PSRQ

PSRQ


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

QPRS

QPRS


Question 6


In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Over and above

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Over and above

Options

A

Highest rank

Highest rank

B

To sum up the conversation

To sum up the conversation

C

In addition to

In addition to

D

Above all

Above all


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

In addition to

In addition to


Question 7


Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
At Paris, just after dark
A. of meditation and a meerschaum, in company
B. one gusty evening in the autumn
C. of 18, I was enjoying the twofold luxury
D. with my friend Auguste Dupin, in his little back library

Some parts of one or more sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
At Paris, just after dark
A. of meditation and a meerschaum, in company
B. one gusty evening in the autumn
C. of 18, I was enjoying the twofold luxury
D. with my friend Auguste Dupin, in his little back library

Options

A

ADBC

ADBC

B

DCBA

DCBA

C

BCAD

BCAD

D

CDBA

CDBA


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

BCAD

BCAD


Question 8


Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
I just don’t like the themes of todays music.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
I just don’t like the themes of todays music.

Options

A

I just don’t

I just don’t

B

like the themes of

like the themes of

C

todays music.

todays music.

D

No error

No error


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

todays music.

todays music.


Question 9


Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
The social ______ is going to meet with all of us tomorrow with the plans so we can make a decision.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
The social ______ is going to meet with all of us tomorrow with the plans so we can make a decision.

Options

A

labour

labour

B

worker

worker

C

toddler

toddler

D

army

army


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

worker

worker


Question 10


Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

Options

A

The joy definitely lyes in cooking for others.

The joy definitely lyes in cooking for others.

B

The joy defintely lies in cooking for others.

The joy defintely lies in cooking for others.

C

The joy definitely lies in cokking for others.

The joy definitely lies in cokking for others.

D

The joy definitely lies in cooking for others.

The joy definitely lies in cooking for others.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The joy definitely lies in cooking for others.

The joy definitely lies in cooking for others.


Question 11


Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
In this engineering design project you will learn how to build an infinity mirror, with built-in lights that make the mirror look like a deep ______ with no end.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
In this engineering design project you will learn how to build an infinity mirror, with built-in lights that make the mirror look like a deep ______ with no end.

Options

A

tunnel

tunnel

B

funeral

funeral

C

lodge

lodge

D

signal

signal


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

tunnel

tunnel


Question 12


Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
He has been / told many a times to / mind his manners.

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
He has been / told many a times to / mind his manners.

Options

A

He has been

He has been

B

No error

No error

C

told many a times to

told many a times to

D

mind his manners.

mind his manners.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

told many a times to

told many a times to


Question 13


The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentences given in options.
The story explores the conflicting range of human emotions.

The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentences given in options.
The story explores the conflicting range of human emotions.

Options

A

The conflicting range of human emotions did explored by the story.

The conflicting range of human emotions did explored by the story.

B

The conflicting range of human emotions has explored by the story.

The conflicting range of human emotions has explored by the story.

C

The conflicting range of human emotions had explored by the story.

The conflicting range of human emotions had explored by the story.

D

The conflicting range of human emotions is explored by the story.

The conflicting range of human emotions is explored by the story.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

The conflicting range of human emotions is explored by the story.

The conflicting range of human emotions is explored by the story.


Question 14


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Gloria said, “His relatives are landing tomorrow.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Gloria said, “His relatives are landing tomorrow.”

Options

A

Gloria said that his relatives were landing the next day.

Gloria said that his relatives were landing the next day.

B

Gloria said that his relatives have been landing the next day.

Gloria said that his relatives have been landing the next day.

C

Gloria said that his relatives are landing the next day.

Gloria said that his relatives are landing the next day.

D

Gloria said that his relatives were landing the previous day.

Gloria said that his relatives were landing the previous day.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Gloria said that his relatives were landing the next day.

Gloria said that his relatives were landing the next day.


Question 15


Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Inept

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Inept

Options

A

Barred

Barred

B

Competent

Competent

C

Wanting

Wanting

D

Callow

Callow


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Competent

Competent


Question 16


Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A man who is womanish in his habits

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A man who is womanish in his habits

Options

A

Effeminate

Effeminate

B

Indictment

Indictment

C

Infidel

Infidel

D

Hooch

Hooch


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Effeminate

Effeminate


Question 17


Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Instigate

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Instigate

Options

A

Settle

Settle

B

Complaisance

Complaisance

C

Raise

Raise

D

Deterrence

Deterrence


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Raise

Raise


Question 18


Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
WHIMSICAL

Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
WHIMSICAL

Options

A

HUMILIATED

HUMILIATED

B

FUNNY

FUNNY

C

WEAK

WEAK

D

RESPECTFUL

RESPECTFUL


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

FUNNY

FUNNY


Question 19


Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Options

A

Practical

Practical

B

Glowing

Glowing

C

Released

Released

D

Frighter

Frighter


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Frighter

Frighter


Question 20


Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
Book giving information about everything

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
Book giving information about everything

Options

A

Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia

B

Dictionary

Dictionary

C

Thesis

Thesis

D

Phonebook

Phonebook


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia


Question 21

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

whom

whom

B

which

which

C

whose

whose

D

who

who


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

who

who


Question 22

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

freaking

freaking

B

making

making

C

seeking

seeking

D

doing

doing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

seeking

seeking


Question 23

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

along with

along with

B

within

within

C

up in

up in

D

off in

off in


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

along with

along with


Question 24

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

held back

held back

B

summed up

summed up

C

backed up

backed up

D

sold on

sold on


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

backed up

backed up


Question 25

In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ they are and may want to be a fashion lover, which may lead them to spend more time (2) ______ out the latest fashion trends and more money than others on fashion products. We all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ walking out of a store with a new shade of lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots online. They call it retail therapy for a reason, and more than one scientific study has (4) ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time and concentration, whether it is being done online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

or

or

B

if

if

C

and

and

D

so

so


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

or

or


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