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SSC CHSL 2023 Tier I — 11 August 2023, Shift 3

11 August 2023 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM85 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: 15 (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, 2:30 PM–3:30 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. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The poor undergoes several problems in life that could be solved with money.
- (a) that could be
- (b) several problems in life
- (c) The poor undergoes
- (d) solved with money
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Answer: (c)
2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Attract
- (a) Repel
- (b) Entice
- (c) Knock
- (d) Influence
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Answer: (a)
3. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
- (a) He ate the sweets greedy.
- (b) I could not find it anywhere.
- (c) I haven’t got none.
- (d) He is much weak.
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Answer: (b)
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The road which is joining two villages is repaired by local authorities.
- (a) had joined
- (b) joined
- (c) join
- (d) joins
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Answer: (d)
5. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Can you please tell me where is the city park.
- (a) where the city park is?
- (b) where are city’s park?
- (c) city park where?
- (d) where was the city park?
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Answer: (a)
6. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- (a) Laison
- (b) Lieutenant
- (c) Entrepreneur
- (d) Fluorescents
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Answer: (a)
7. 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. with a supreme sense of rhythm and word appeal; B. he was capable of writing angelic or weird poetry, C. or the outlines of an unrelenting plot in a hard and dry style D. yet he would write down a problem of morbid psychology
- (a) C, A, B, D
- (b) B, C, A, D
- (c) B, A, D, C
- (d) D, A, B, C
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Answer: (c)
8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Falter
- (a) Stabilise
- (b) Suspect
- (c) Haunt
- (d) Transfer
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Answer: (a)
9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. It was difficult for her to salvage her reputation after the scam.
- (a) Claim
- (b) Recover
- (c) Damage
- (d) Rescue
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Answer: (c)
10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Allegation The lawyer’s cross-examination tactics were designed to elicit incriminating testimony from the witness.
- (a) Incriminating
- (b) Designed
- (c) Tactics
- (d) Testimony
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Answer: (d)
11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for ‘copious’ in the given sentence. To be a successful writer, you need to have plenty of words; otherwise you will write a meagre novel which won’t receive good response from the readers.
- (a) Successful
- (b) Plenty
- (c) Meagre
- (d) Response
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Answer: (c)
12. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The lower strata are mostly not benifitted by the reign of monarchy.
- (a) monarchy
- (b) strata
- (c) reign
- (d) benifitted
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Answer: (d)
15. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No correction required’. This hill is a nice place to meditate because one can enjoy solitude.
- (a) is a nice place to be meditation
- (b) is an excellent place to meditates
- (c) No correction required.
- (d) is a nasty place to meditate
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Answer: (c)
16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Turn his hand to
- (a) To resolve
- (b) To adapt or apply to
- (c) To try new things
- (d) To try hard
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Answer: (c)
17. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. By whom can the problem be solved?
- (a) Whom can solve the problem?
- (b) Who can solved the problem?
- (c) Whom can solved the problem?
- (d) Who can solve the problem?
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Answer: (d)
18. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined segment. The schedule was capable of bending easily without breaking and able to be easily modified.
- (a) adherent
- (b) inadaptable
- (c) versatile
- (d) flexible
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Answer: (d)
19. Select the ANTONYM of the word affable to fill in the blank. We were entering the ________ territory.
- (a) aggravate
- (b) sardonic
- (c) hostile
- (d) amicable
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Answer: (c)
20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct logical sequence to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Our elders are like living libraries. B. Next time you meet your grandparents ask them about their lifestyle. C. Some of the tips may save you a run or two to the pharmacy. D. Ask them what homemade remedies they use and what habits they follow.
- (a) B, D, C, A
- (b) C, A, B, D
- (c) A, D, B, C
- (d) D, C, B, A
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Answer: (a)
PassageFor questions 21–25
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Daniel is worried lately. Usually, life is good for him. He (1)____ a nice little shop where he sells souvenirs to tourists and lives in a nice cottage with his wife and their three teenage kids. They have a dog and a cat and a backyard (2)______ barbeque. They host all the family (3)_________, and his wife's turkey is the best in the country. What can be better than that, right? But lately, not all is well. There are (4)_____ clouds in the sky and all they talk about is terror and war. They feel something may happen. The (5)_________ life as he knows may be lost forever.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- (a) blackens
- (b) owns
- (c) allows
- (d) accepts
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Answer: (b)
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- (a) for
- (b) during
- (c) from
- (d) under
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Answer: (a)
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- (a) assemblies
- (b) gatherings
- (c) crowds
- (d) rallies
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Answer: (b)
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- (a) opaque
- (b) dark
- (c) dire
- (d) shadow
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Answer: (b)
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- (a) flush
- (b) agreeable
- (c) ease
- (d) comfortable
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Answer: (d)