So, here we will provide you a set of 10 questions of English Language, important for SSC CHSL exam.
Directions (1-5): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and mark the Answer.
Q1 The production of raw silk.
A. sericulture
B. seroculture
C. sariculture
D. syrumculture
Q2 Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
A. oratory
B. public speaking
C. verbalization
D. rhetoric
Q3 The conference takes place once in three years
A. tetraennial
B. triennial
C. treenial
D. thriennial
Q4 The political leader has an evil reputation. He is not trusted.
A. is notorious
B. is malicious
C. is magnanimous
D. is dubious
Q5 A person who readily believes others.
A. Credible
B. Credulous
C. Sensitive
D. Sensible
Directions (6-10): In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark the Answer.
Q6 He is leaving the USA for good.
A. urgently
B. permanently
C. temporarily
D. immediately
Q7 Communicative English is the Achilles’ heel for the job aspirants.
A. weak spot
B. source of strength
C. what they cherish most
D. top priority
Q8 He took a leap in the dark with his latest investment in stocks.
A. took a risk
B. was hesitant
C. was confused
D. was cocksure
Q9 He is known for blowing his own trumpet.
A. clattering
B. shouting
C. clamouring
D. boasting
Q10 He cut the Gordian knot by practicing what he preached.
A. lessened the difficulty
B. let the difficulty remain as it was
C. removed the difficulty
D. add to the difficulty
Answers
Q.1 (A)
Q.2 (A)
Q.3 (B)
Q.4 (B)
Q.5 (B)
Q.6 (B)
Q.7 (A)
Q.8 (A)
Q.9 (D)
Q.10 (C)