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CHSL 22 16-03-2023 Shift 1 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.

Choose the option that is the correct passive form of the sentence.
Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.

Options

A

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

B

We had been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

We had been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

C

We are invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

We are invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

D

We have been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

We have been invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.


Question 2


Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Options

A

Mouse

Mouse

B

Brinjal

Brinjal

C

Blink

Blink

D

Sliede

Sliede


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Sliede

Sliede


Question 3


Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.

Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Fear of heights.

Options

A

Homophobia

Homophobia

B

Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia

C

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia

D

Acrophobia

Acrophobia


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Acrophobia

Acrophobia


Question 4


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

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

Options

A

Incisiveness

Incisiveness

B

Opacity

Opacity

C

Surety

Surety

D

Profundity

Profundity


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Opacity

Opacity


Question 5


Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Options

A

Apostate

Apostate

B

Anarchist

Anarchist

C

Arsonist

Arsonist

D

Agnostic

Agnostic


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Apostate

Apostate


Question 6


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. elderly is on the increase, and, although they constitute only
Q. a small minority of the retired population, their
R. in all advanced industrial societies the proportion of infirm
S. claim on social services is disproportionately heavy

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. elderly is on the increase, and, although they constitute only
Q. a small minority of the retired population, their
R. in all advanced industrial societies the proportion of infirm
S. claim on social services is disproportionately heavy

Options

A

PSRQ

PSRQ

B

RSPQ

RSPQ

C

RPQS

RPQS

D

QPSR

QPSR


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

RPQS

RPQS


Question 7


Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Frighten

Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.
Frighten

Options

A

Startle

Startle

B

Reassure

Reassure

C

Alarm

Alarm

D

Petrify

Petrify


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Reassure

Reassure


Question 8


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Many people
P. learn better when they have something tangible
Q. hold in their hands and get their head
R. to work with, a physical object they can
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make that possible

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Many people
P. learn better when they have something tangible
Q. hold in their hands and get their head
R. to work with, a physical object they can
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make that possible

Options

A

PRSQ

PRSQ

B

PRQS

PRQS

C

QRSP

QRSP

D

QPRS

QPRS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

PRQS

PRQS


Question 9


Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who loves mankind

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who loves mankind

Options

A

Philistine

Philistine

B

Philanderer

Philanderer

C

Philanthropist

Philanthropist

D

Philologist

Philologist


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Philanthropist

Philanthropist


Question 10


Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
People that are lonely have higher levels of the hormone cortisol.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
People that are lonely have higher levels of the hormone cortisol.

Options

A

People that are lonely

People that are lonely

B

No error

No error

C

the hormone cortisol.

the hormone cortisol.

D

have higher levels of

have higher levels of


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

People that are lonely

People that are lonely


Question 11


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

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

Options

A

Approach

Approach

B

Tyrant

Tyrant

C

Cringe

Cringe

D

Assail

Assail


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Cringe

Cringe


Question 12


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“I have heard the podcast before,” Nita says.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
“I have heard the podcast before,” Nita says.

Options

A

Nita says that she had heard the podcast ago.

Nita says that she had heard the podcast ago.

B

Nita says that she is hearing the podcast before.

Nita says that she is hearing the podcast before.

C

Nita says that she had heard the podcast before.

Nita says that she had heard the podcast before.

D

Nita says that she has heard the podcast before.

Nita says that she has heard the podcast before.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Nita says that she has heard the podcast before.

Nita says that she has heard the podcast before.


Question 13


Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
She dedicated her entire life to the serviced of the poorest of the poor.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
She dedicated her entire life to the serviced of the poorest of the poor.

Options

A

service of the poorest

service of the poorest

B

services off the poorest

services off the poorest

C

serviced of the poorer

serviced of the poorer

D

No improvement

No improvement


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

service of the poorest

service of the poorest


Question 14


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Method to my madness

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Method to my madness

Options

A

To get someone drunk.

To get someone drunk.

B

To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections.

To state a fact so that there are no doubts or objections.

C

Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.

Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.

D

Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason.

Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason.

Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason.


Question 15


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

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

Options

A

Translucent

Translucent

B

Unadulterated

Unadulterated

C

Clear

Clear

D

Arcane

Arcane


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Arcane

Arcane


Question 16


Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

Options

A

A welcoming voice from the open doorway.

A welcoming voice from the open doorway.

B

A welcomng voice from the open doorway.

A welcomng voice from the open doorway.

C

A welcoming voise from the open doorway.

A welcoming voise from the open doorway.

D

A welcoming voice from the open dorway.

A welcoming voice from the open dorway.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

A welcoming voice from the open doorway.

A welcoming voice from the open doorway.


Question 17


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

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

Options

A

To be anxious

To be anxious

B

To lose an important asset

To lose an important asset

C

To attract

To attract

D

A state in which progress is impossible

A state in which progress is impossible


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

A state in which progress is impossible

A state in which progress is impossible


Question 18


Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
We talked about writing a will, but it/ was one of those thing you never/ get around to doing.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option "No error".
We talked about writing a will, but it/ was one of those thing you never/ get around to doing.

Options

A

get around to doing.

get around to doing.

B

We talked about writing a will, but it

We talked about writing a will, but it

C

was one of those thing you never

was one of those thing you never

D

No error

No error


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

was one of those thing you never

was one of those thing you never


Question 19


Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
The _______ of revenge demanded a life for a life.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
The _______ of revenge demanded a life for a life.

Options

A

crowning

crowning

B

moaning

moaning

C

obligations

obligations

D

cheering

cheering


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

obligations

obligations


Question 20


Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The efforts of the Government in providing health education and Primary Health Centres is borne fruits.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The efforts of the Government in providing health education and Primary Health Centres is borne fruits.

Options

A

was bore

was bore

B

has borne

has borne

C

No improvement

No improvement

D

have borne

have borne


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

have borne

have borne


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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

excuses

excuses

B

steam

steam

C

agendas

agendas

D

considerations

considerations


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

agendas

agendas


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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

aroused

aroused

B

valiant

valiant

C

aware

aware

D

calm

calm


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

aware

aware


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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

what

what

B

that

that

C

whilst

whilst

D

which

which


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

what

what


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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

productive

productive

B

pliable

pliable

C

possessive

possessive

D

punitive

punitive


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

productive

productive


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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
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.
Social media platforms and many people on them have their own (1)______ and they are often trying to sell you things. So, be (2) ______ of how much time and energy you give to sellers and users and think about (3) ______ they want from you when engaging.To gauge which uses are positive and (4) ______ and which are detrimental, ask yourself simply, when does using social media make me feel good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all of the time?
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

must

must

B

ought to

ought to

C

need to

need to

D

could

could


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

need to

need to


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