CHSL 21 02-06-2022 Shift 3 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
She is green-eyed with his success.

Options

A

jealous

B

worried

C

afraid

D

enthusiastic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

jealous

Question 2

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
I suggested her two _____ dates, both in the coming month and just a few days ______ from each other to start her singing practice.

Options

A

adverse, different

B

alarming, near

C

alternative, apart

D

alternating, closely

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

alternative, apart

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.
For the time being, the liberals seem to have carried the day.

Options

A

winning

B

popular

C

unpopular

D

despised

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

winning

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Boldness

Options

A

Eagerness

B

Bravery

C

Wisdom

D

Hard-heartedness

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Bravery

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The national flag was hoisted by the minister.

Options

A

The minister will hoist the national flag.

B

The minister was hoisted the national flag.

C

The minister hoisted the national flag.

D

The minister hoist the national flag.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The minister hoisted the national flag.

Question 6

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
One must care as for family members as possible.

Options

A

most for family members

B

more for family members

C

as much for family members

D

as most for family members

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

as much for family members

Question 7

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who leaves his/her own country to live in another country permanently

Options

A

Vagabond

B

Mercenary

C

Emigrant

D

Immigrant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Emigrant

Question 8

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The outcome of the interview will be published by next week.

Options

A

The panel was to publish the outcome of the interview by next week.

B

The panel will have published the outcome of the interview by the week next.

C

The panel will publish the outcome of the interview by next week.

D

The panel would have published the outcome of the interview by next week.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

The panel will publish the outcome of the interview by next week.

Question 9

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Tibet was ruled by a theocracy of Buddhist monks under nominal suzeranity of China.

Options

A

theocracy

B

suzeranity

C

nominal

D

Buddhist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

suzeranity

Question 10

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Children like to play games all the time.

Options

A

Children are being played games all the time.

B

Games liked playing with children all the time

C

Games are liked to be played by children all the time.

D

Children like being played to games all the time.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Games are liked to be played by children all the time.

Question 11

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Giddyap

B

Banality

C

Conscientous

D

Inscrutable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Conscientous

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The cricketer is in sublime form.

Options

A

exterior

B

superior

C

interior

D

inferior

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

inferior

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Prerna is in a great_________ about whether to go for the party or not.

Options

A

distress

B

pain

C

depression

D

dilemma

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

dilemma

Question 14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Blonde

B

Boisterous

C

Brusque

D

Blizard

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Blizard

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The players seem to be suffering from exertion.

Options

A

reaction

B

suffocation

C

traction

D

inaction

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

inaction

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Charley horse

Options

A

Lucky

B

Very fast

C

Cramp

D

Cunning

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Cramp

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The litigant wished that justice would prevail.

Options

A

abuser

B

culprit

C

petitioner

D

detective

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

petitioner

Question 18

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A.People can get in touch with the larger global community by communicating and sharing their views via social media.
B.Furthermore, this provides a suitable platform to express their views, conduct business with online transactions, or find new people or jobs.
C.Smartphones have become a very important form of communication these days.
D.It is impossible for a rational person to deny the advantages of smartphones as they are devices suitable for a wide variety of tasks

Options

A

CBDA

B

CDAB

C

ABCD

D

DCBA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

CDAB

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
In order to restore peace, the Czar renounced the throne in favour of his first cousin.

Options

A

sacrificed

B

sacrileged

C

abdicated

D

stepped

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

abdicated

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Desiderate

Options

A

Mandate  

B

Acquire  

C

Quarrel

D

Disregard 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Disregard 

Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Just before midnight he put on warm clothes and his new shoes and (1)_________ across the bridge. He turned (2)_________ the road and along the sound below the church. Ice had formed on the sound and inside the old harbor, but further out he could see a darker belt of (3)_________ water. As he stood there, the lights on the (4)_________ of the church went out, and it was dark all around him. It was (5)_________ cold and stars filled the sky.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

walked

B

danced

C

slept

D

stalked

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

walked

Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Just before midnight he put on warm clothes and his new shoes and (1)_________ across the bridge. He turned (2)_________ the road and along the sound below the church. Ice had formed on the sound and inside the old harbor, but further out he could see a darker belt of (3)_________ water. As he stood there, the lights on the (4)_________ of the church went out, and it was dark all around him. It was (5)_________ cold and stars filled the sky.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

under

B

off

C

over

D

inside

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

off

Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Just before midnight he put on warm clothes and his new shoes and (1)_________ across the bridge. He turned (2)_________ the road and along the sound below the church. Ice had formed on the sound and inside the old harbor, but further out he could see a darker belt of (3)_________ water. As he stood there, the lights on the (4)_________ of the church went out, and it was dark all around him. It was (5)_________ cold and stars filled the sky.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

closed

B

open

C

wet

D

dried

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

open

Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Just before midnight he put on warm clothes and his new shoes and (1)_________ across the bridge. He turned (2)_________ the road and along the sound below the church. Ice had formed on the sound and inside the old harbor, but further out he could see a darker belt of (3)_________ water. As he stood there, the lights on the (4)_________ of the church went out, and it was dark all around him. It was (5)_________ cold and stars filled the sky.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

vent

B

façade

C

tunnel

D

architecture

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

façade

Question 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.
Just before midnight he put on warm clothes and his new shoes and (1)_________ across the bridge. He turned (2)_________ the road and along the sound below the church. Ice had formed on the sound and inside the old harbor, but further out he could see a darker belt of (3)_________ water. As he stood there, the lights on the (4)_________ of the church went out, and it was dark all around him. It was (5)_________ cold and stars filled the sky.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

some

B

abundantly

C

sparingly

D

icy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

icy

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