CHSL 21 31-05-2022 Shift 3 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many times ________ starts with the creative _________ and the enduring passion of a single individual.

Options

A

tradition, lethargy

B

innovation, spark

C

renovation, dullness

D

stagnation, determination

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

innovation, spark

Question 2

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Alfred’s doctor treated Rohan for his fever.

Options

A

Rohan will be treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.

B

Rohan was treats by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.

C

Rohan has been treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.

D

Rohan was treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Rohan was treated by Alfred’s doctor for his fever.

Question 3

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Tactile

B

Domicile

C

Concentratte

D

Customary

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Concentratte

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She was __________ right nor wrong.

Options

A

not 

B

either 

C

whether 

D

neither 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

neither 

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Reinforce

Options

A

Validate

B

Determine

C

Diverge

D

Weaken

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Weaken

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Admire

Options

A

Admonish

B

Neglect

C

Forget

D

Appreciate

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Appreciate

Question 7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Arraign

Options

A

Prosecute

B

Arrange

C

Arrive

D

Persecute

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Prosecute

Question 8

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
The children opens the door silently, yesterday.

Options

A

open the door

B

will open the door

C

opened the door

D

Will have opened the door

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

opened the door

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Break a leg

Options

A

Wish someone good luck

B

Work long hours  

C

Speak directly

D

Wish someone bad luck 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Wish someone good luck

Question 10

Which word in the given sentence is the ANTONYM of – exonerate?
It was difficult to convict him of the falsity of his beliefs.

Options

A

beliefs

B

difficult

C

convict

D

falsity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

convict

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On cloud nine

Options

A

Travel by airplane

B

Good number

C

Extremely happy

D

Heavy rain

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Extremely happy

Question 12

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Brag

B

Quear

C

Antibodies

D

Rascal

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Quear

Question 13

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. In 1895, a man named Birsa was seen roaming the forests and villages of Chottanagpur in Jharkhand.
B. Soon thousands began following Birsa, believing that he was God and had come to solve all their problems.
C. Birsa himself declared that God had appointed him to save his people from trouble, free them from the slavery of ‘dikus’.
D. People said he had miraculous powers – he could cure all diseases and multiply grain.

Options

A

CABD

B

ADCB

C

BADC

D

DCBA

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

ADCB

Question 14

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
Nisha participates in almost every activity and in all functions held in the school as she has many skills.

Options

A

Fragile

B

Vulnerable

C

Innovative

D

Versatile

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Versatile

Question 15

The following sentence contains a grammatical error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.
In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describe three unusual cases of carrot dependence.

Options

A

In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction has been described three British Journal of Addiction has been described three

B

In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot dependence.

C

In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence. 

D

In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot dependence.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot dependence.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word
Comely

Options

A

Gregarious

B

Grandiloquent

C

Gorgeous

D

Grotesque

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Grotesque

Question 17

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The flyer for the international symposium is being sent by students to institutes all over the country.

Options

A

Students are being sent the flyer for the international symposium to institutes all over the country.

B

The flyer for the international symposium is sent by students to institutes all over the country.

C

The flyer is sending the students to institutes all over the country for the international symposium.

D

Students are sending the flyer for the international symposium to institutes all over the country.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Students are sending the flyer for the international symposium to institutes all over the country.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
there are some technologies available today that make a notebook dispensable.

Options

A

urgent

B

acceptable

C

essential

D

popular

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

essential

Question 19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Miss the boat

Options

A

Miss the journey 

B

Miss the person  

C

Miss an opportunity 

D

Miss the goal of life 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Miss an opportunity 

Question 20

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To dispute angrily

Options

A

Wreck

B

Wrench

C

Wrack

D

Wrangle

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Wrangle

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 Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a (1)________ dome. The delicate (2)________of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also (3)________ All rishis sat as (4)________ without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of (5)________at its zenith.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

conclusive

B

intrusive

C

massive

D

passive

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

massive

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 Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a (1)________ dome. The delicate (2)________of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also (3)________ All rishis sat as (4)________ without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of (5)________at its zenith.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

vengeance

B

harshness

C

elegance

D

masculinity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

elegance

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 Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a (1)________ dome. The delicate (2)________of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also (3)________ All rishis sat as (4)________ without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of (5)________at its zenith.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

peculiar

B

vertical

C

perpendicular

D

circular

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

circular

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 Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a (1)________ dome. The delicate (2)________of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also (3)________ All rishis sat as (4)________ without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of (5)________at its zenith.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

crossed

B

unequal

C

conical

D

equals

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

equals

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 Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a (1)________ dome. The delicate (2)________of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also (3)________ All rishis sat as (4)________ without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of (5)________at its zenith.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

inspiration

B

depression

C

expression

D

running

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

expression

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