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CHSL 22 15-03-2023 Shift 3 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


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

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

Options

A

Largesse

Largesse

B

Hatred

Hatred

C

Greed

Greed

D

Avarice

Avarice


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Largesse

Largesse


Question 2


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

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

Options

A

Approbation

Approbation

B

Odium

Odium

C

Obloquy

Obloquy

D

Opprobrium

Opprobrium


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Approbation

Approbation


Question 3


Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death in his family.

Choose the option that is the correct direct form of the sentence.
He said that he would be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there had been a death in his family.

Options

A

He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my family".

He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there had been a death in my family".

B

He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in my family

He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks as there been a death in my family

C

He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family".

He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family".

D

He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my family".

He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as there is a death in my family".


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family".

He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as there has been a death in my family".


Question 4


Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
There's even a (picture by which a witch is riding) a broomstick on the sides of the police cars.

Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
There's even a (picture by which a witch is riding) a broomstick on the sides of the police cars.

Options

A

picture of a witch riding

picture of a witch riding

B

picture that of a witch riding

picture that of a witch riding

C

pictures of witch riding

pictures of witch riding

D

No improvement

No improvement


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

picture of a witch riding

picture of a witch riding


Question 5


Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
He made me think of an old time magician more than ______ .

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
He made me think of an old time magician more than ______ .

Options

A

a thing

a thing

B

everything

everything

C

anything

anything

D

something

something


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

anything

anything


Question 6


Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The dog chased the ball into the neighbour’s yard.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The dog chased the ball into the neighbour’s yard.

Options

A

has chasing the ball

has chasing the ball

B

chasing the ball

chasing the ball

C

No improvement

No improvement

D

chase the ball

chase the ball


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

No improvement

No improvement


Question 7


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom
Pedal to the metal

Options

A

To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.

To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.

B

Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.

Avoid responsibility by giving it to someone else.

C

To enjoy yourself by going out.

To enjoy yourself by going out.

D

Very excessive.

Very excessive.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.

To go full speed, especially while driving a vehicle.


Question 8


Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Shivam does not play football.

Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Shivam does not play football.

Options

A

Football will not played by Shivam.

Football will not played by Shivam.

B

Football is not played by Shivam.

Football is not played by Shivam.

C

Football has not played by Shivam.

Football has not played by Shivam.

D

Football was not played by Shivam.

Football was not played by Shivam.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Football is not played by Shivam.

Football is not played by Shivam.


Question 9


Select the wrongly spelt word.

Select the wrongly spelt word.

Options

A

Articulate

Articulate

B

Artefect

Artefect

C

Arrogate

Arrogate

D

Arduous

Arduous


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Artefect

Artefect


Question 10


Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who helps the needy and the helpless

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who helps the needy and the helpless

Options

A

Egotist

Egotist

B

Samaritan

Samaritan

C

Highbrow

Highbrow

D

Novice

Novice


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Samaritan

Samaritan


Question 11


Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
The credit for organising/ the successful event was/ given to both Neha and I.

Options

A

the successful event was

the successful event was

B

No error

No error

C

given to both Neha and I.

given to both Neha and I.

D

The credit for organising

The credit for organising


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

given to both Neha and I.

given to both Neha and I.


Question 12


Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
Malign

Select the word that is similar in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
Malign

Options

A

Baleful

Baleful

B

Nihilistic

Nihilistic

C

Radical

Radical

D

Insurgent

Insurgent


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Baleful

Baleful


Question 13


Select the wrongly spelt word.

Select the wrongly spelt word.

Options

A

Abase

Abase

B

Arei

Arei

C

Affectation

Affectation

D

Aesthetic

Aesthetic


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Arei

Arei


Question 14


Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sorcery

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sorcery

Options

A

Dismiss

Dismiss

B

Spell

Spell

C

Reality

Reality

D

Devilry

Devilry


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Reality

Reality


Question 15


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blessing in disguise

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Blessing in disguise

Options

A

A good deed rewards as a blessing

A good deed rewards as a blessing

B

Something that happens very rarely

Something that happens very rarely

C

Bad thing that turns out to be good

Bad thing that turns out to be good

D

A good thing introduced into your life as a blessing

A good thing introduced into your life as a blessing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Bad thing that turns out to be good

Bad thing that turns out to be good


Question 16


Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were up and buzzing.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
Although people had been on watch and/ the watchkeepers were very tired,/ everyone were up and buzzing.

Options

A

No error

No error

B

the watchkeepers were very tired,

the watchkeepers were very tired,

C

Although people had been on watch and

Although people had been on watch and

D

everyone were up and buzzing.

everyone were up and buzzing.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

everyone were up and buzzing.

everyone were up and buzzing.


Question 17


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The federal government
P. currently provides disaster relief for direct impacts
Q. of volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters,
R. but limited or no assistance for the indirect effects
S. experienced from long periods of volcanic unrest

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The federal government
P. currently provides disaster relief for direct impacts
Q. of volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters,
R. but limited or no assistance for the indirect effects
S. experienced from long periods of volcanic unrest

Options

A

PQRS

PQRS

B

SPQR

SPQR

C

RQPS

RQPS

D

QRPS

QRPS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

PQRS

PQRS


Question 18


Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P. Fasting also leads to a feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.
Q. This might be due to the detoxification effect of fasting.
R. A study was performed on earthworms that showed the extension of life thanks to fasting.
S. The experiment was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a cycle of fasting and feeding.
The isolated worm outlived the other worms by 19 generations, while still maintaining its freshness and youthful physiological characteristics.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P. Fasting also leads to a feeling of rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.
Q. This might be due to the detoxification effect of fasting.
R. A study was performed on earthworms that showed the extension of life thanks to fasting.
S. The experiment was performed in the 1930s by isolating one worm and putting it on a cycle of fasting and feeding.
The isolated worm outlived the other worms by 19 generations, while still maintaining its freshness and youthful physiological characteristics.

Options

A

PQSR

PQSR

B

PRSQ

PRSQ

C

PSRQ

PSRQ

D

PQRS

PQRS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

PQRS

PQRS


Question 19


Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement’.
To be ready for a conflict (is one of the most effectual mean of) preserving harmony.

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement’.
To be ready for a conflict (is one of the most effectual mean of) preserving harmony.

Options

A

is one of most effectual mean with

is one of most effectual mean with

B

is one of the most effectual means of

is one of the most effectual means of

C

is one of most effectual means of

is one of most effectual means of

D

No improvement

No improvement


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

is one of the most effectual means of

is one of the most effectual means of


Question 20


Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
Add more flour if the dough is too stickiest.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
Add more flour if the dough is too stickiest.

Options

A

No improvement

No improvement

B

too sticky

too sticky

C

too stickier

too stickier

D

much stick

much stick


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

too sticky

too sticky


Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.1.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.1.

Options

A

corrupted

corrupted

B

complicated

complicated

C

interrupted

interrupted

D

solicited

solicited


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

interrupted

interrupted


Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.2.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.2.

Options

A

accustomed

accustomed

B

transformed

transformed

C

resumed

resumed

D

confirmed

confirmed


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

resumed

resumed


Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.3.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.3.

Options

A

bargained

bargained

B

regain

regain

C

again

again

D

never

never


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

again

again


Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.4.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.4.

Options

A

decision

decision

B

indecision

indecision

C

incision

incision

D

precision

precision


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

decision

decision


Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.5.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Games were held every four years from 1924 until 1936, after which they were 1.___________ by World War II. The Olympics 2.__________ in 1948 and was 3.________ held every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the same years, but in accordance with a 1986 4.__________ by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles in alternating even-numbered years, the next Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 1994.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.5.

Options

A

matching

matching

B

together

together

C

customary

customary

D

separate

separate


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

separate

separate


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