CHSL 21 07-06-2022 Shift 2 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
There was a feeling of __________ in his eyes.

Options

A

vengense

B

vengence

C

vengaence

D

vengeance

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

vengeance

Question 2

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. Intelligent and strikingly attractive, Tess is indisputably the central character of the novel that bears her name.
B. But she is also more than a distinctive individual: Hardy makes her into somewhat of a mythic heroine.
C. Her name, formally Theresa, recalls St. Teresa of Avila, another martyr whose vision of a higher reality cost her, her life.
D. Tess’s story, thus, is a story representing a deeper and larger experience than that of a single individual.

Options

A

ACDB

B

ABCD

C

BACD

D

DCBA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

ABCD

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The rumours usually _________ like wild fire.

Options

A

spreading  

B

spreads  

C

are spreading

D

spread  

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

spread  

Question 4

Select the sentence which has no spelling error.

Options

A

Final results will be declared on the basis of agregate marks.

B

Mala asked students to aggreggate examples of many chemicals.

C

My son’s aggregate marks were very poor in the previous year.

D

Chromosomes are aggregatte and closely linked in a cell.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

My son’s aggregate marks were very poor in the previous year.

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Parker has been bitten by a rare species of spiders.

Options

A

A rare species of spiders bit Parker.

B

A rare species of spiders had bitten Parker.

C

A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker. 

D

 A rare species of spiders is biting Parker.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

A rare species of spiders has bitten Parker. 

Question 6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
As the Director I had to bite the bullet in order to restore normalcy.

Options

A

To force people to do the right thing

B

To encourage the needy

C

Ensure equality

D

Force oneself to do something unpleasant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Force oneself to do something unpleasant

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

He ran most happily to receive his father.

Options

A

more happily

B

happy

C

happily

D

happier

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

happily

Question 8

Select the denotation of the highlighted word.
The fragile economy needs some thrust from supporting partners.

Options

A

Frail

B

Trail

C

Strong

D

Robust

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Frail

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
In 1024, a king named Mahmood ____________ (robbed) a city called Anhilwad.

Options

A

annexed

B

plundered

C

conquered

D

attacked

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

plundered

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
The negligent attitude of the cops was criticised.

Options

A

attentive

B

persistent

C

sloppy

D

bored

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

attentive

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Chip off the old block

Options

A

Someone who resembles their parent

B

Someone who spoils other's enjoyment

C

Someone who makes the right decision 

D

Someone who tries to escape from their parents  

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Someone who resembles their parent

Question 12

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 substitution required’.
Rahul shall write the exam at this time next week.

Options

A

shall be writing 

B

No substitution required

C

would be writing 

D

will have been written 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

shall be writing 

Question 13

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The mob / is believing / every word / the leader says.

Options

A

the leader says

B

The mob 

C

every word

D

is believing

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

is believing

Question 14

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error
Investing on real estate / can earn you quick profit / but it comes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.

Options

A

Investing on real estate

B

but it comes with

C

can earn you quick profit

D

a certain amount of risk attached to it

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Investing on real estate

Question 15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Enthusiasm

B

Intelligence

C

Bibblography

D

Management

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Bibblography

Question 16

In the following questions a statement has been given with highlighted text. Select the options that can replace the text with correct idiom or phrase.
The new music system is too expensive for us to buy.

Options

A

Cut to the chase

B

At sea

C

Hit the books

D

Costs an arm and a leg

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Costs an arm and a leg

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He always ____ a tantrum about something or the other.

Options

A

threw

B

true

C

through

D

tough

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

threw

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The minor project put forward by the government is now moving around into its third year.

Options

A

are now moving into

B

is now moving into

C

is now moving at

D

is now moving along into

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

is now moving into

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Resolute

Options

A

Agreeable

B

Strong

C

Victorious

D

Bulky

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Strong

Question 20

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An omission of duty

Options

A

Deliberation

B

Delinquency

C

Surrende

D

Delineation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Delinquency

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.
The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

upon

B

at

C

on

D

by

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

on

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.
The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

at

B

in

C

on

D

upon

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

on

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.
The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

abhorrence

B

hatred

C

ebullience

D

irritation

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

irritation

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.
The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

march

B

trot

C

sleep

D

prowl

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

prowl

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.
The next Faerie Market was held (1)_________ schedule (2)_________ the other side of the wall. The two boys were not allowed to go to the market, but they wanted to. This was a source of great (3)__________ to the boys. The younger of the two had a kitten. She grew slowly but was the sweetest cat in the world, until, one evening, she began to (4)_________ around the house impatiently. The cat was off in the dark and the boy never saw the cat again. He was (5)_________ for a while.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

inconsolable

B

sanguine

C

petrified

D

blithesome

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

inconsolable

CHSL 21 07-06-2022 Shift 2 Previous Year Paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Options

Solution:

Question 2

Options

Solution:

Question 3

Options

Solution:

Question 4

Options

Solution:

Question 5

Options

Solution:

Question 6

Options

Solution:

Question 7

Options

Solution:

Question 8

Options

Solution:

Question 9

Options

Solution:

Question 10

Options

Solution:

Question 11

Options

Solution:

Question 12

Options

Solution:

Question 13

Options

Solution:

Question 14

Options

Solution:

Question 15

Options

Solution:

Question 16

Options

Solution:

Question 17

Options

Solution:

Question 18

Options

Solution:

Question 19

Options

Solution:

Question 20

Options

Solution:

Question 21

Options

Solution:

Question 22

Options

Solution:

Question 23

Options

Solution:

Question 24

Options

Solution:

Question 25

Options

Solution: