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SSC CHSL 2023 Tier I — 11 August 2023, Shift 2

11 August 2023 · 11:45 AM–12:45 PM87 of the paper’s 100 questions+2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong one

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Left out of the original paper: 13 (any question that needs a figure, symbol or formatting we cannot show, or whose text or answer did not come through cleanly from the official document).

Questions from the Staff Selection Commission’s paper of 11 August 2023, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM. Each question’s answer is under it, hidden until you open it, and the full answer key is at the end. Take the paper as a timed practice test to be scored.

English Language

1. The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. The man / is a / social animal.
- (a) social animal
- (b) The man
- (c) No error
- (d) is a
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Answer: (b)
2. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Would you / like to / watch an movie / tonight at eight?
- (a) watch an movie
- (b) like to
- (c) tonight at eight
- (d) Would you
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Answer: (a)
3. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Teja is a successful businessman; he always makes hay when the moon shines.
- (a) makes hay while the sun sets
- (b) makes hay while the sun shines
- (c) makes hey while the moon rises
- (d) makes hay while the stars twinkle
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Answer: (b)
5. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. In according to his advice I took this medicine.
- (a) accordance with
- (b) accordingly
- (c) accordance to
- (d) accord with
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Answer: (a)
6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. Great leaders don’t ignore trivial things.
- (a) Small
- (b) Serious
- (c) Informal
- (d) Urgent
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Answer: (a)
7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Her judicious act made him popular overnight.
- (a) Criminal
- (b) Unwise
- (c) Loyal
- (d) Lawful
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Answer: (b)
8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. The jovial host welcomed his guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.
- (a) Cheerful
- (b) Petulant
- (c) Buoyant
- (d) Convivial
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Answer: (b)
9. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence. I am trying to study, if it is impossible with all this noise.
- (a) that it is impossible
- (b) but it is impossible
- (c) while it is impossible
- (d) unless it is impossible
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Answer: (b)
12. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A) he has been B) everyone he knows C) so upset about his D) him so rude to E) divorce and that made
- (a) A, E, C, D, B
- (b) C, D, B, E, A
- (c) A, C, E, D, B
- (d) B, D, A, C, E
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Answer: (c)
13. Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence. She is painfully introverted, but an intelligent girl.
- (a) Shy
- (b) Outspoken
- (c) Social
- (d) Bold
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Answer: (a)
15. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A. what to tell you and how to say it B. and there is darkness everywhere C. and I do not quite know D. the light has gone out of our lives
- (a) BCAD
- (b) DBCA
- (c) ABCD
- (d) CABD
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Answer: (b)
16. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence. The idea of investing all of his life savings in a risky startup seemed like an act of lunacy to his financial advisor.
- (a) Sanity
- (b) Dismay
- (c) Delusion
- (d) Insanity
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Answer: (a)
17. Select the meaningful and correctly spelt word from the given options to fill in the blank. Whenever Susan received letters from the police, she __________ ignored them.
- (a) intantienally
- (b) intoningly
- (c) indentionally
- (d) intentionally
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Answer: (d)
19. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The person who dislikes and distrusts other people lived alone in a secluded cabin deep in the woods, far away from the hustle and bustle of society.
- (a) misanthrope
- (b) pessimist
- (c) hermit
- (d) recluse
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Answer: (a)
20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. The gentle lapping of waves _____________ (for) the shore was the only thing that could be heard.
- (a) across
- (b) beneath
- (c) pro
- (d) against
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Answer: (d)
PassageFor questions 21–25
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. Teenage is a (1)________ of life that everyone goes through between childhood and adulthood. During this time, teenagers go through many changes both physically and emotionally. They may experience mood swings, have difficulty expressing their feelings, and sometimes (2)________ impulsively. Teenagers are also trying to figure out their place in the world and may face pressure from peers, parents and society to (3)________ to certain expectations. It is important for teenagers to have a support system that allows them to explore their interests, develop their own identity and make healthy choices. Despite the challenges that come with being a teenager, it can also be an exciting and transformative time. Teenagers have the (4)________ to learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore new experiences that can shape their future. It is important for parents, educators and other adults to provide teenagers with guidance, support and resources that can help them (5)________ the challenges of adolescence.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
- (a) transition
- (b) phase
- (c) feeling
- (d) milestone
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Answer: (b)
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
- (a) pretend
- (b) run
- (c) play
- (d) act
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Answer: (d)
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
- (a) certify
- (b) match
- (c) conform
- (d) appeal
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Answer: (c)
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
- (a) possibility
- (b) captivity
- (c) opportunity
- (d) ability
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Answer: (c)
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
- (a) corelate
- (b) propagate
- (c) conclude
- (d) reduce
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Answer: (d)