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SSC CHSL 2024 English Test - 5
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SSC CHSL 2024 English Test - 5
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  • Question 1/10
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    Given below is a sentence with the underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

    He always produces something not only witty and humorous, but extremely pithy.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Brief'.

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Pithy' is 'Brief'.
    • Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options:

  • Question 2/10
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    Given below is a sentence with the underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

    How can we protect press freedom while preventing the divulgence of classified information?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'Revelation'.

    Key Points

    • The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Divulgence' is 'Revelation'.
    • Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given options:
    Words Meaning Example
    Divulgence the act of making known something that was secret The agreement provides that the divulgence of particulars cannot be considered until the passing of legislation necessary to protect the fields against indiscriminate drilling.
    Revelation the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known His wife divorced him after the revelation that he was having an affair.
    Repudiation to refuse to accept something or someone as true, good, or reasonable He repudiated the allegation that he had tried to deceive them.
    Testimony (an example of) spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a law court Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.
    Assent official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin.
  • Question 3/10
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    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2) i.e. "Voluntere."

    Key Points

    • The correct spelling is 'Volunteer.'
    • 'Volunteer' means 'a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it.' (एक व्यक्ति जो कुछ करता है, विशेष रूप से अन्य लोगों की मदद करता है, स्वेच्छा से और बिना मजबूर या भुगतान किए इसे करने के लिए)
    • Example:
      • ​The NGO is relying on volunteers to run the field work and answer the phone calls.
    • Therefore, 'Voluntere' is incorrectly spelt among the given options.
    • Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

    Additional Information

    • Let's know the meaning of the other options:

  • Question 4/10
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    Some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up, and labelled P, Q, R and S. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically sentence.

    Globalization has exposed societies to ___________ the best and worst aspects.

    P. the homogenizing influences of

    Q. a wide range of

    R. diverse cultures, displaying both

    S. mass culture, along with

    Solutions

    The correct answer is “QRSP”.

    Key Points

    • ​The sentence starts with (Q.) a wide range of.
    • The next sentence which is suitable is (R.) diverse cultures, displaying both
    • The next sentence which is suitable is (S.) mass culture, along with
    • Finally the sentence ends with (P.) the homogenizing influences of

    Hence, the correct answer is ‘Option 3’.

  • Question 5/10
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    Sarju sat next to her mother ________ her doll tightly in her arms.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "holding".

    Key Points

    • The sentence talks about an ongoing action that Sarju was doing (sitting next to her mother and holding her doll).
    • The verb form that represents an ongoing action in the present is the present participle, which in this case is "holding". 
    • "To hold", "Held" and "Hold" do not correctly express the ongoing action discussed in the sentence.
    • "To hold" is an infinitive and implies an intention or future action, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
    • "Held" is in the past tense, whereas the sentence is in the present tense.
    • "Hold" is the base form of the verb, and it does not fit into the sentence's structure which is describing an ongoing event, not a command or suggestion.

    Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

  • Question 6/10
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    Select the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.

    Baldy punched one policeman as Ponytail head - butted another as they tried to push ________ but by then Karthik and Dubey had also joined the fight.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "through".

    Key Points

    • The context of the sentence involves a physical altercation in which individuals are actively engaging with police officers.
    • The phrase 'to push through' is typically used to describe the act of forcefully making one's way past obstacles or through a crowd.
      • In this context, it suggests a struggle to move forward or to continue despite resistance.
    • 'Push through' effectively conveys the sense of continuation and effort despite the physical confrontation that is taking place, aligning with the narrative of the sentence.
    • Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

    Additional Information

    • 'Off' generally signifies a movement away from or the action of removing something.
    • 'On' typically indicates continuity or progression but lacks the connotation of struggle against resistance that 'through' provides.
    • 'By' is often used to denote proximity, a method of achieving something, or a time constraint but it doesn't fit the context of physical confrontation depicted.
  • Question 7/10
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    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

    Many prince and nobleman wish to marry the beautiful princess Sita at her Swayamwar.

    Solutions

    The erroneous part is 'Many prince and nobleman wish'.

    Key Points

    • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect. 
    • Here, 'Many princes and noblemen' should be used instead of 'Many prince and nobleman'. 
    • We use many to refer to a large number of something countable. 
    • The quantifier 'many' is plural.
    • Hence, in the given question plural nouns that are 'princes and noblemen' will be used. 
    • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4. 

    Correct Sentence: Many princes and noblemen wished to marry the beautiful princess Sita as her Svayamwar.

  • Question 8/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    "Viper in one's bosom"

    Solutions

    The correct answer is "The act of fostering or nurturing someone who proves to be traitorous, ungrateful, or harmful".

    Key Points

    • The idiom "Viper in one's bosom" is a phrase that originated from Aesop's fables.
    • It is used to describe a situation where someone has fostered, nurtured or trusted a person who turned out to be traitorous, ungrateful, or harmful. (अपने ही सीने में सांप पालना").
      • For Example: "After years of supporting her colleague, Jane discovered he was undermining her, a true 'viper in one's bosom'."

    Therefore, the correct answer is "option 3".

  • Question 9/10
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    Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

    His daily ablution was always accompanied by loud noise.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'dirty'.

    Key Points

    • The word ‘ablution’(noun) means- "the act of washing yourself clean". (प्रक्षालन, स्नान, धोना, नहाना-धोना)
      • E.g: This is the hour of an ablution heart.
    • ​Let’s have a look at the meaning of the words that are given in the options:
      • animus(noun)- “a feeling of hate or anger towards someone or something”. (किसी या किसी चीज़ के प्रति घृणा या क्रोध की भावना)
      • Example - The author's animus towards her.
      • dirty(noun)- “marked with dirt, mud, etc., or containing something such as pollution or bacteria”. (गंदगी, कीचड़, आदि के साथ चिह्नित, या प्रदूषण या बैक्टीरिया जैसी किसी चीज से युक्त)
      • Example - A tray of dirty cups and saucers.
      • ​bathos(noun)- “a sudden change, which is not usually deliberate, from a serious subject or feeling to something ridiculous or unimportant”. (उत्‍कर्ष से अपकर्ष स्थिति में सहसा परिवर्तन)
      • Example - His epic poem has passages of almost embarrassing bathos.
      • detente(noun)- “an improvement in the relationship between two or more countries which have been unfriendly towards each other in the past”. (पहले विरोधी रहे दो या अधिक देशों के बीच संबंध-सुधार)
      • Example - His policy of arms control and detente with the Soviet Union.
    • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that ‘dirty’ is the correct antonym of the given bold word.

    Additional Information

    • The antonyms of the given word 'ablution' are-  'dirty', 'pollution', 'soilure', 'contamination', 'taint', etc.
    • The synonyms of the given word 'ablution' are- 'wash', 'ritual', 'bath', 'purification', etc.
    • Example of 'ablution' in a sentence: 
      • Why ablution in a case until charm, so comfortable, the room is unforgettable?
  • Question 10/10
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    Select the most appropriate antonym of the bold/underlined word in the sentence.

    Scorsese's catches the delirium of Henry's formative years with mesmerizing verve.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is 'lucidity'.

    Key Points

    • The word ‘delirium’(noun) means- "a mental state where somebody becomes delirious". (ज्‍वर में उत्‍पन्‍न मस्तिष्‍क विभ्रम)
      • E.g: He mumbled in delirium all night.
    • ​Let’s have a look at the meaning of the words that are given in the options:
      • lucidity(noun)- “the quality of being able to think clearly, especially when this is temporary”. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम होने का गुण, खासकर जब यह अस्थायी हो)
      • cupidity(noun)- “a strong feeling of wanting to have something, especially money or possessions”. (कुछ पाने की तीव्र इच्छा, विशेष रूप से धन या संपत्ति)
      • perfidy(noun)- “behaviour that is not loyal”. (व्यवहार जो वफादार नहीं है)
      • revelry(noun)- “a situation in which people are drinking, dancing, singing, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way”. (ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें लोग किसी पार्टी में या सार्वजनिक रूप से शराब पी रहे हों, नाच रहे हों, गा रहे हों, विशेष रूप से शोरगुल में)
    • Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that ‘lucidity’ is the correct antonym of the given bold word.

    Additional Information

    • The antonyms of the given word 'delirium' are-  'lucidity', 'coherence', 'apathy', 'calm', 'peace', etc.
    • The synonyms of the given word 'delirium' are- 'ecstasy', 'fury', 'hallucination', 'mania', etc.
    • Example of 'delirium' in a sentence: 
      • The win brought on delirium among the fans.
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