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CHSL 22 21-03-2023 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1


Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Options

A

Steam

Steam

B

Cream

Cream

C

Beam

Beam

D

Sleam

Sleam


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Sleam

Sleam


Question 2


Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P. In July 1977, Marley was found to have a type of malignant melanoma (cancer) under the nail of a toe.
Q. He died on 11 May 1981 at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami (now University of Miami Hospital) at the age of 36.
R. Despite his illness, he continued touring until his health deteriorated as the cancer had spread throughout his body.
S. Marley turned down his doctors' advice to have his toe amputated, citing his religious beliefs.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
P. In July 1977, Marley was found to have a type of malignant melanoma (cancer) under the nail of a toe.
Q. He died on 11 May 1981 at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami (now University of Miami Hospital) at the age of 36.
R. Despite his illness, he continued touring until his health deteriorated as the cancer had spread throughout his body.
S. Marley turned down his doctors' advice to have his toe amputated, citing his religious beliefs.

Options

A

PSQR

PSQR

B

RSQP

RSQP

C

PQSR

PQSR

D

PSRQ

PSRQ


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

PSRQ

PSRQ


Question 3


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Susan writes recipes for the cookbook.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Susan writes recipes for the cookbook.

Options

A

Recipes are being written by Susan for the cookbook.

Recipes are being written by Susan for the cookbook.

B

Recipes are written by Susan for the cookbook.

Recipes are written by Susan for the cookbook.

C

Recipes were written by Susan for the cookbook.

Recipes were written by Susan for the cookbook.

D

Recipes are write by Susan for the cookbook.

Recipes are write by Susan for the cookbook.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Recipes are written by Susan for the cookbook.

Recipes are written by Susan for the cookbook.


Question 4


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

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

Options

A

To lose an opportunity

To lose an opportunity

B

A problem in a situation

A problem in a situation

C

Escape by a thin margin

Escape by a thin margin

D

Short lived glory

Short lived glory


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

To lose an opportunity

To lose an opportunity


Question 5


Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A fall of water from a great height

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
A fall of water from a great height

Options

A

Typhoon

Typhoon

B

Cascade

Cascade

C

Stream

Stream

D

River

River


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Cascade

Cascade


Question 6


Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement’.
But what of the young people whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are presumably born in England?

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement’.
But what of the young people whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are presumably born in England?

Options

A

whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in England

whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in England

B

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in England

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in England

C

No improvement

No improvement

D

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are presumably born in England

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are presumably born in England


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in England

who are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are presumably born in England


Question 7


Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
We keeps a horse, two cows, and six chickens.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
We keeps a horse, two cows, and six chickens.

Options

A

keep a

keep a

B

No improvement

No improvement

C

keeping a

keeping a

D

has keeps a

has keeps a


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

keep a

keep a


Question 8


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Some algal blooms
P. beneficial to aquatic life, since these tiny
Q. nutrient conditions are optimal, and they can be
R. occur naturally when temperature, water, and
S. organisms form the base of the food chain

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Some algal blooms
P. beneficial to aquatic life, since these tiny
Q. nutrient conditions are optimal, and they can be
R. occur naturally when temperature, water, and
S. organisms form the base of the food chain

Options

A

PRSQ

PRSQ

B

QPRS

QPRS

C

RQSP

RQSP

D

RQPS

RQPS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

RQPS

RQPS


Question 9


Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
If proper treat, the wound should heal within a few weeks.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
If proper treat, the wound should heal within a few weeks.

Options

A

proper treated

proper treated

B

properly treatment

properly treatment

C

No improvement

No improvement

D

properly treated

properly treated


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

properly treated

properly treated


Question 10


Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
We have more then 6 years of experience in field hockey.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
We have more then 6 years of experience in field hockey.

Options

A

We have more

We have more

B

No error

No error

C

then 6 years of

then 6 years of

D

experience in field hockey.

experience in field hockey.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

then 6 years of

then 6 years of


Question 11


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

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

Options

A

Bitter

Bitter

B

Sour

Sour

C

Sweet

Sweet

D

Fly

Fly


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Fly

Fly


Question 12


Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

Options

A

He seemed to be taller than him.

He seemed to be taller than him.

B

He seemed to bee taller then him.

He seemed to bee taller then him.

C

He seemed to be taler than him.

He seemed to be taler than him.

D

He semed to be taller than him.

He semed to be taller than him.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

He seemed to be taller than him.

He seemed to be taller than him.


Question 13


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Miranda said to her teacher, “I was sick for a day.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Miranda said to her teacher, “I was sick for a day.”

Options

A

Miranda told her teacher that she had been sick for a day.

Miranda told her teacher that she had been sick for a day.

B

Miranda told her teacher that she is sick for a day.

Miranda told her teacher that she is sick for a day.

C

Miranda told her teacher that she has been sick for a day.

Miranda told her teacher that she has been sick for a day.

D

Miranda told her teacher that she was sick for a day.

Miranda told her teacher that she was sick for a day.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Miranda told her teacher that she had been sick for a day.

Miranda told her teacher that she had been sick for a day.


Question 14


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. undermining the strict application of comparative anthropology
Q. in the early 20th century it was almost universally assumed
R. that traditional cultures would be completely assimilated
S. into colonial cultures within a few decades, thus

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
P. undermining the strict application of comparative anthropology
Q. in the early 20th century it was almost universally assumed
R. that traditional cultures would be completely assimilated
S. into colonial cultures within a few decades, thus

Options

A

QRSP

QRSP

B

PSQR

PSQR

C

QPRS

QPRS

D

PQRS

PQRS


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

QRSP

QRSP


Question 15


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

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

Options

A

Zealot

Zealot

B

Militant

Militant

C

Sectarian

Sectarian

D

Moderate

Moderate


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Moderate

Moderate


Question 16


In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To have a nodding acquaintance

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To have a nodding acquaintance

Options

A

To have nothing in common

To have nothing in common

B

Know somebody/something slightly

Know somebody/something slightly

C

To have a great experience

To have a great experience

D

To neglect all the parameters

To neglect all the parameters


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Know somebody/something slightly

Know somebody/something slightly


Question 17


Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Taking a deep, ______ breath, I start again, successfully loading the filter and placing the cup underneath.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Taking a deep, ______ breath, I start again, successfully loading the filter and placing the cup underneath.

Options

A

calming

calming

B

penetrating

penetrating

C

surrogating

surrogating

D

jamming

jamming


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

calming

calming


Question 18


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

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

Options

A

Abstract

Abstract

B

Phlegm

Phlegm

C

Clear

Clear

D

Abstruse

Abstruse


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Clear

Clear


Question 19


Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Workers and companies in all sectors can contribute their skills to meet society new needs.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Workers and companies in all sectors can contribute their skills to meet society new needs.

Options

A

Workers and companies in all

Workers and companies in all

B

No error

No error

C

to meet society new needs.

to meet society new needs.

D

sectors can contribute their skills

sectors can contribute their skills


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

to meet society new needs.

to meet society new needs.


Question 20


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

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

Options

A

Algae

Algae

B

Clean

Clean

C

Gelid

Gelid

D

Igneous

Igneous


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Igneous

Igneous


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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

loading

loading

B

breaking

breaking

C

making

making

D

sobbing

sobbing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

making

making


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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

at

at

B

of

of

C

on

on

D

to

to


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

at

at


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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

cruelty

cruelty

B

irrationality

irrationality

C

rigidity

rigidity

D

smoothness

smoothness


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

smoothness

smoothness


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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

forming

forming

B

forcing

forcing

C

formerly

formerly

D

formation

formation


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

forming

forming


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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
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.
Yes, there’s definitely something to be said about (1) ______ the perfect cup of coffee. I’m staring (2) ______ the machine again, but today I’m smiling. I’ve done it – the correct amount of foam, the (3) ______ like silk and the little dusting of chocolate, (4) ______ a perfect heart on the top. It’s just a shame that it’s me who is drinking it, not a/an (5) ______ customer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

satiated

satiated

B

famished

famished

C

appreciative

appreciative

D

calculative

calculative


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

appreciative

appreciative


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