In SSC examination the English section is completely based on the grammar rule so, you need to focus on the grammar part of English. Learn all the basic concepts and rules of grammar that will increase your marks in the examination. It was seen that there is a change in the pattern of an exam in English, in different exam some section are skipped while some section provides but the basic remains same so you need to practice more on grammar rules to cover all the aspects of English. It is the most scoring section with less time consuming so practice on daily basis. Mahendra Guru provides you English Language Quiz for SSC examination based on the latest pattern. So, that you can practice on regular basis. It will definitely help you to score good marks in the exam. It is the most important section for all the govt exam like IBPS PO/ Clerk/SO/RRB, RBI, SBI, Insurance, SSC-MTS, CGL, CHSL, State Level and other Competitive exams.
So, here we will provide you a set of 10 questions of English Language, important for SSC CHSL exam.
Directions (1-5): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark your answer.
Q.1 Plush
a) Miserable
b) Pensive
c) Elegant
d) Vigorous
Q.2 Insolence
a) Impudence
b) Obedience
c) Heinous
d) Admire
Q.3 Bonhomie
a) Aloofness
b) Array
c) Vague
d) Geniality
Q.4 Pestiferous
a) Invirogating
b) Deliverance
c) Resisting
d) Pernicious
Q.5 Amort
a) Glad
b) Doleful
c) Dronish
d) Severe
Directions (6-10): In the questions below the first and the last sentences of the passage are given in bold and numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order, Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct and find the correct answer.
Q.6
1. Proverbs contain homely but universal truths.
P. They point out the incongruities of situations in life.
Q. Naturally, therefore, they are translatable from one language to another.
R. Therefore, their appeal is direct.
S. Many of them had their birth in folk literatures
6. They are everyman’s Philosophy
a) QPRS
b) QSPR
c) RPSQ
d) SPQR
Q.7
1. There was a time Egypt faced economic crisis
P. Cotton is the chief export commodity of Egypt.
Q. Foreign trade depends on cultivation of cotton on large scale.
R. It became necessary for Egypt to boost cotton crops.
S. Only by means of increasing foreign trade Egypt could survive.
6. Egypt was able to sustain itself by its cotton produce.
a) PQRS
b) QRPS
c) SRQP
d) RPSQ
Q.8
1. While talking to a group, one should feel self-confident and courageous.
P. Nor is it a gift bestowed by providence on only a few.
Q. One should also learn how to think calmly and clearly.
R. It is like the ability to play golf.
S. It is not as difficult as most men imagine.
6. Any man can develop his capacity if he has the desire to do so.
a) QSPR
b) QRSP
c) RSQP
d) SQPR
Q.9
1. He took two cigarettes from my case.
P. But when the fit of coughing was over, he replaced it between his lips.
Q. He lit one of them and placed it between the lips.
R. Then with a feeble hand he removed the cigarette.
S. Slowlym he took a pull at it and coughed violently.
6. Then he continued to draw on it.
a) PSQR
b) QPSR
c) QSRP
d) SRPQ
Q.10
1. Your letter was a big relief.
P. How did your exams go?
Q. After your result, you must come here for a week.
R. You hadn’t written for over a month.
S. I am sure you will come out with flying colours.
6. But don’t forget to bring chocolate for Geeta.
a) PSRQ
b) QRPS
c) RSPQ
d) RPSQ
Answers
Q.1 (c)
Q.2 (a)
Q.3 (d)
Q.4 (d)
Q.5 (b)
Q.6 (d)
Q.7 (c)
Q.8 (a)
Q.9 (c)
Q.10 (d)
