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Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Throughout the last century, the global workforce has undergone a significant transformation regarding gender equity. In the early 1900s, systemic biases and discriminatory policies often barred women from high-ranking professional roles or restricted them to lower-paid sectors. Deep-rooted patriarchal norms and a lack of legislative protection meant that the economic potential of a massive segment of the population remained largely untapped.

Gradually, the rise of the feminist movement and the introduction of equal pay legislation began to dismantle these structural barriers. International organizations and corporate leaders worked together to launch initiatives aimed at closing the gender pay gap, implementing inclusive hiring practices, and providing mentorship for underrepresented groups. Campaigns advocating for "equal pay for equal work" brought a sense of justice to millions of workers.

Despite this progress, significant hurdles persist in various industries, where the "glass ceiling," unconscious bias, and a lack of childcare support continue to limit professional opportunities for women. However, the success of female CEOs and entrepreneurs who have shattered long-standing barriers inspires a new generation to challenge gender disparity. The evolution of workplace equality proves that eliminating discrimination and fostering diverse leadership through collective action benefits global economies and ensures social stability.
Q221.
Which word from the passage means to continue to exist or remain?
  1. Ainspires
  2. Bpersist
  3. Cbarred
  4. Dinclusive
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Concept: Find the verb meaning 'continue to exist / remain'.

  1. The passage says hurdles still persist in many industries – they have not gone away.
  2. inspires = motivates; barred = blocked; inclusive = open to all.

Trick: Persist ↔ persistent (लगातार बना रहने वाला).

Answer: (B) persist

अवधारणा: 'बने रहना / जारी रहना' अर्थ वाला शब्द चुनें।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश में कहा गया है कि कई उद्योगों में रुकावटें अब भी persist करती हैं – यानी बनी हुई हैं।
  2. inspires = प्रेरित करना, barred = रोका गया, inclusive = सबको शामिल करने वाला।

ट्रिक: persist = टिके रहना; persistent = लगातार।

उत्तर: (B) persist

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePassage vocabulary – persistSSC CHSL 2025 · 28 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Throughout the last century, the global workforce has undergone a significant transformation regarding gender equity. In the early 1900s, systemic biases and discriminatory policies often barred women from high-ranking professional roles or restricted them to lower-paid sectors. Deep-rooted patriarchal norms and a lack of legislative protection meant that the economic potential of a massive segment of the population remained largely untapped.

Gradually, the rise of the feminist movement and the introduction of equal pay legislation began to dismantle these structural barriers. International organizations and corporate leaders worked together to launch initiatives aimed at closing the gender pay gap, implementing inclusive hiring practices, and providing mentorship for underrepresented groups. Campaigns advocating for "equal pay for equal work" brought a sense of justice to millions of workers.

Despite this progress, significant hurdles persist in various industries, where the "glass ceiling," unconscious bias, and a lack of childcare support continue to limit professional opportunities for women. However, the success of female CEOs and entrepreneurs who have shattered long-standing barriers inspires a new generation to challenge gender disparity. The evolution of workplace equality proves that eliminating discrimination and fostering diverse leadership through collective action benefits global economies and ensures social stability.
Q222.
Which word from the passage means not yet utilized or realized?
  1. Arestricted
  2. Beliminating
  3. Cuntapped
  4. Dunderrepresented
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Concept: Find the word meaning 'not yet used or realised'.

  1. The passage says the economic potential of a large section of people stayed untapped – unused.
  2. restricted = limited; eliminating = removing; underrepresented = too few in number.

Trick: un + tapped: a tap not yet opened → resource not yet used.

Answer: (C) untapped

अवधारणा: 'जिसका अब तक उपयोग नहीं हुआ' अर्थ वाला शब्द।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश के अनुसार बड़ी आबादी की आर्थिक क्षमता untapped – अप्रयुक्त रही।
  2. restricted = सीमित, eliminating = हटाना, underrepresented = कम प्रतिनिधित्व।

ट्रिक: untapped = जिस नल को अभी खोला ही नहीं गया – अप्रयुक्त संसाधन।

उत्तर: (C) untapped

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePassage vocabulary – untappedSSC CHSL 2025 · 28 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Throughout the last century, the global workforce has undergone a significant transformation regarding gender equity. In the early 1900s, systemic biases and discriminatory policies often barred women from high-ranking professional roles or restricted them to lower-paid sectors. Deep-rooted patriarchal norms and a lack of legislative protection meant that the economic potential of a massive segment of the population remained largely untapped.

Gradually, the rise of the feminist movement and the introduction of equal pay legislation began to dismantle these structural barriers. International organizations and corporate leaders worked together to launch initiatives aimed at closing the gender pay gap, implementing inclusive hiring practices, and providing mentorship for underrepresented groups. Campaigns advocating for "equal pay for equal work" brought a sense of justice to millions of workers.

Despite this progress, significant hurdles persist in various industries, where the "glass ceiling," unconscious bias, and a lack of childcare support continue to limit professional opportunities for women. However, the success of female CEOs and entrepreneurs who have shattered long-standing barriers inspires a new generation to challenge gender disparity. The evolution of workplace equality proves that eliminating discrimination and fostering diverse leadership through collective action benefits global economies and ensures social stability.
Q223.
What is the main idea of the passage?
  1. AGender discrimination has been completely eliminated in the modern workplace.
  2. BEconomic growth is impossible without increasing taxes on corporations.
  3. CWorkplace equality has improved significantly, but systemic barriers still remain.
  4. DOnly female CEOs are capable of leading international organizations.
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Concept: The main idea must cover the whole passage: old barriers, reforms, and remaining hurdles.

  1. Reforms brought real gains, yet the passage ends by noting hurdles still remain.
  2. (A) contradicts this; (B) and (D) are never discussed.

Trick: Extreme words like 'completely', 'only', 'impossible' usually mark wrong main-idea options.

Answer: (C) Workplace equality has improved significantly, but systemic barriers still remain.

अवधारणा: मुख्य विचार पूरे गद्यांश को समेटे – पुरानी रुकावटें, सुधार, और बची हुई चुनौतियाँ।

हल:

  1. सुधारों से प्रगति हुई, पर अंत में कहा गया कि बाधाएँ अब भी हैं।
  2. (A) इसके उलट है; (B), (D) की चर्चा ही नहीं है।

ट्रिक: 'completely', 'only', 'impossible' जैसे चरम शब्द वाले विकल्प प्रायः गलत होते हैं।

उत्तर: (C) Workplace equality has improved significantly, but systemic barriers still remain.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePassage – main ideaSSC CHSL 2025 · 28 Nov Shift 1
Q224.
What is the antonym of 'Indolence'?
  1. AApathy
  2. BEnthusiasm
  3. CInactivity
  4. DIgnorance
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Concept: Indolence = laziness, unwillingness to work.

  1. Opposite = eagerness and energy → Enthusiasm.
  2. Apathy, Inactivity are near-synonyms; Ignorance = lack of knowledge.

Trick: Remove words that mean the same as the given word – the opposite stands out.

Answer: (B) Enthusiasm

अवधारणा: Indolence = आलस्य।

हल:

  1. विपरीत = जोश, उत्साह → Enthusiasm।
  2. Apathy (उदासीनता), Inactivity (निष्क्रियता) समानार्थी हैं; Ignorance = अज्ञान।

ट्रिक: पहले समानार्थी शब्द हटाएँ, विलोम अपने आप दिख जाएगा।

उत्तर: (B) Enthusiasm

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – IndolenceSSC CHSL 2025 · 28 Nov Shift 1
Q225.
What is the antonym of "Scoundrel"?
  1. ARascal
  2. BVirtuous
  3. CReprobate
  4. DMiscreant
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Concept: Scoundrel = a dishonest, wicked person.

  1. Opposite = morally good → Virtuous.
  2. Rascal, Reprobate, Miscreant all mean wrongdoer.

Trick: Three options share one meaning (bad person) – the odd one out is the antonym.

Answer: (B) Virtuous

अवधारणा: Scoundrel = बदमाश, बेईमान व्यक्ति।

हल:

  1. विपरीत = सदाचारी → Virtuous।
  2. Rascal, Reprobate, Miscreant – तीनों का अर्थ दुष्ट व्यक्ति।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक जैसे अर्थ के हों तो चौथा अलग शब्द ही विलोम है।

उत्तर: (B) Virtuous

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – ScoundrelSSC CHSL 2025 · 28 Nov Shift 1
Q226.
Choose the option which is similar in meaning to the underlined word. She is aware of her responsibilities and fulfills them sincerely.
  1. AObligations
  2. BPreferences
  3. CChoices
  4. DOpportunities
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Concept: A synonym keeps the same sense when put in place of the given word.

  1. Responsibilities = duties one must carry out.
  2. Obligations = things one is bound to do → same sense.
  3. Preferences/Choices = what one likes; Opportunities = chances – no idea of duty.

Trick: Test by replacing: 'fulfills her obligations sincerely' reads naturally; the others do not.

Answer: (A) Obligations

अवधारणा: Synonym वह शब्द है जो वाक्य में रखने पर अर्थ न बदले।

  1. Responsibilities = कर्तव्य / ज़िम्मेदारियाँ।
  2. Obligations = वे काम जो करने ही हैं → यही अर्थ।
  3. Preferences, Choices = पसंद; Opportunities = अवसर – इनमें कर्तव्य का भाव नहीं।

ट्रिक: विकल्प को वाक्य में रखकर पढ़ें – 'fulfills her obligations' ही सही बैठता है।

उत्तर: (A) Obligations

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – ResponsibilitiesSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q227.
Choose the option which is similar in meaning to the underlined word. The team decided not to Forsake their original plan despite the challenges.
  1. AMaintain
  2. BImprove
  3. CDelay
  4. DAbandon
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Concept: Find the word meaning the same as 'forsake', ignoring the 'not' in the sentence.

  1. Forsake = give up / leave for good.
  2. Abandon = give up completely → exact match.
  3. Maintain is its opposite (antonym), the 'not' only tempts you towards it.

Trick: Synonym is asked for the word itself, not for the meaning of the whole sentence – so ignore 'not'.

Answer: (D) Abandon

अवधारणा: 'Forsake' का समानार्थी चुनना है; वाक्य के 'not' से भ्रमित न हों।

  1. Forsake = त्याग देना, छोड़ देना।
  2. Abandon = पूरी तरह छोड़ देना → वही अर्थ।
  3. Maintain (बनाए रखना) तो इसका विलोम है।

ट्रिक: पर्यायवाची केवल शब्द का पूछा गया है, पूरे वाक्य का भाव नहीं – 'not' को अनदेखा करें।

उत्तर: (D) Abandon

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – ForsakeSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q228.
Choose the option that has an error in the sentence.
The school has planned several activities for this years annual function.
  1. AThe school has planned
  2. Bseveral activities
  3. Cfor this years
  4. Dannual function
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Concept: A singular noun shows possession with apostrophe + s ('s).

  1. The function belongs to 'this year' → possessive needed.
  2. 'this years' (no apostrophe) is wrong.
  3. Correct: for this year's annual function.

Trick: 'this' is singular, so it can never be followed by plural 'years' – error found instantly.

Answer: (C) for this years

अवधारणा: एकवचन संज्ञा में स्वामित्व दिखाने के लिए 's लगता है।

  1. Function 'इस साल' का है → possessive चाहिए।
  2. 'this years' में apostrophe नहीं है – गलत।
  3. सही रूप: for this year's annual function।

ट्रिक: 'this' एकवचन है, इसके बाद 'years' (बहुवचन) आ ही नहीं सकता।

उत्तर: (C) for this years

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – Possessive caseSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q229.
Identify the error in the given sentence.
"Had she took the right turn, she would have reached on time."
  1. AHad she
  2. Btook the right turn
  3. Cshe would have
  4. Dreached on time
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Concept: Had + subject + V3 …, subject + would have + V3 (past unreal condition).

  1. 'Had she' = 'If she had' (inversion).
  2. After 'had' we need V3: take → took → taken.
  3. Correct: Had she taken the right turn, she would have reached on time.

Trick: 'had' is always followed by V3 – spot a V2 (took, went, ate) after 'had' and you've found the error.

Answer: (B) took the right turn

अवधारणा: Had + subject + V3 …, subject + would have + V3 – भूतकाल की काल्पनिक शर्त।

  1. 'Had she' = 'If she had'।
  2. 'had' के बाद verb की third form चाहिए: took (V2) नहीं, taken (V3)।
  3. सही: Had she taken the right turn…

ट्रिक: 'had' के बाद हमेशा V3 – वहाँ V2 दिखे तो वही गलती है।

उत्तर: (B) took the right turn

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – Inverted third conditionalSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q230.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
After spending the night inside the cave, the travelers came ____ the old cave at sunrise.
  1. Aacross
  2. Bbeyond
  3. Cout of
  4. Dinto
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Concept: Movement from inside to outside is shown by 'out of'.

  1. Travellers were inside the cave and left at sunrise.
  2. Leaving an enclosed place → came out of the cave.
  3. 'into' = inside movement; 'across' = side to side; 'beyond' = farther than.

Trick: Pair the opposites: into (enter) ↔ out of (exit). The story says exit.

Answer: (C) out of

अवधारणा: अंदर से बाहर आने की गति 'out of' से दिखाते हैं।

  1. यात्री रात भर गुफा के अंदर थे, सुबह बाहर निकले।
  2. बाहर निकलना → came out of the cave।
  3. into = अंदर जाना; across = आर-पार; beyond = उससे आगे।

ट्रिक: into (अंदर जाना) ↔ out of (बाहर आना) – यहाँ बाहर आना है।

उत्तर: (C) out of

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePreposition – Come out ofSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q231.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
The unexpected merger announcement sent ____ through the financial market.
  1. Arumours
  2. Banecdotes
  3. Cgiggles
  4. Dtremors
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Concept: Some nouns go with fixed verbs; 'send tremors/shock waves through' = cause sudden alarm.

  1. An unexpected merger shakes the market.
  2. Tremors = shaking / shock → 'sent tremors through the market'.
  3. Rumours are spread, anecdotes are stories, giggles are laughter – none fits a market shock.

Yaad rakhein: Similar idiom: 'send shivers down one's spine' = cause fear.

Answer: (D) tremors

अवधारणा: कुछ संज्ञाएँ निश्चित क्रिया के साथ आती हैं – 'send tremors through' = अचानक हलचल/झटका देना।

  1. अचानक विलय की घोषणा से बाज़ार हिल गया।
  2. Tremors = कंपन/झटके → सही बैठता है।
  3. rumours (अफ़वाह), anecdotes (किस्से), giggles (खिलखिलाहट) – अर्थ मेल नहीं खाता।

याद रखें: मिलता-जुलता: 'send shivers down one's spine' = डर पैदा करना।

उत्तर: (D) tremors

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageFill in the blank – CollocationSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q232.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. AAcommplice
  2. BAccomplise
  3. CAcoomplice
  4. DAccomplice
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Concept: Accomplice = a partner in a crime.

  1. Break it: ac + com + plice.
  2. Double 'c' at the start, single 'm', ending '-plice'.
  3. Other options double m/o or end in '-plise'.

Trick: Think 'ac-COMPLICE' – it shares its ending with 'complicit'.

Answer: (D) Accomplice

अवधारणा: Accomplice = अपराध में साथी।

  1. तोड़ें: ac + com + plice।
  2. शुरू में दो 'c', 'm' एक ही, अंत '-plice'।
  3. बाकी विकल्पों में m/o दोहरा या '-plise' गलत।

ट्रिक: 'complicit' (अपराध में शामिल) से जोड़कर याद करें – ac + complice।

उत्तर: (D) Accomplice

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – AccompliceSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q233.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. AGaruulous
  2. BGarrolous
  3. CGarrulous
  4. DGarruluos
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Concept: Garrulous = excessively talkative.

  1. Split: gar + ru + lous.
  2. Double 'r', single 'u' in the middle, ending '-ulous'.
  3. Ending is '-ulous' as in 'fabulous', not '-olous' or '-uluos'.

Trick: Rhymes with 'querulous' – same '-rr-…-ulous' pattern.

Answer: (C) Garrulous

अवधारणा: Garrulous = बहुत बातूनी।

  1. तोड़ें: gar + ru + lous।
  2. दो 'r', बीच में एक 'u', अंत '-ulous'।
  3. 'fabulous' जैसा अंत; '-olous' या '-uluos' गलत।

ट्रिक: 'Garru-lous' = 'गर्र-गर्र बोलने वाला' – दो r याद रखें।

उत्तर: (C) Garrulous

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – GarrulousSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q234.
Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.'
She has been living in this city since 9
  1. Atill
  2. Bfor
  3. Cacross
  4. DNo substitution
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Concept: 'Since' + point of time; 'for' + length of time (with perfect tenses).

  1. After the blank comes a duration (9 years), not a starting point.
  2. A span of time needs for: …since → …for 9 years.
  3. 'till' = up to an end; 'across' = from side to side – neither measures a span.

Trick: Ask 'since when?' → date/year (2016, Monday). 'how long?' → for (9 years, two days).

Answer: (B) for

अवधारणा: Point of time के साथ 'since', अवधि के साथ 'for'।

  1. यहाँ 9 years = अवधि है, शुरुआत का समय नहीं।
  2. अवधि → for: for 9 years।
  3. till = तक (अंत बिंदु), across = आर-पार।

ट्रिक: 'कब से?' → since (2016, Monday); 'कितने समय से?' → for (9 years)।

उत्तर: (B) for

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSentence improvement – Since vs ForSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q235.
Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.'
The coach praised the athlete for her dedication for the sport.
  1. ADedication to
  2. BDedication with
  3. CDedication into
  4. DNo substitution
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Concept: 'Dedication' and 'devoted' take the preposition 'to'.

  1. Wrong: dedication for the sport.
  2. Correct: dedication to the sport.
  3. 'with' and 'into' are never used after dedication.

Yaad rakhein: Same pattern: committed to, devoted to, dedicated to.

Answer: (A) Dedication to

अवधारणा: 'Dedication' के बाद 'to' आता है।

  1. गलत: dedication for the sport।
  2. सही: dedication to the sport।
  3. 'with', 'into' इसके साथ प्रयोग नहीं होते।

याद रखें: इसी तरह: committed to, devoted to, dedicated to।

उत्तर: (A) Dedication to

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSentence improvement – Fixed prepositionSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q236.
Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives:
Riya said to the assistant, 'I phoned the manager to sign this document, but he just passed it to you."
  1. ARiya told the assistant that she phoned the manager to sign that document, but he had just passed it to him.
  2. BRiya told the assistant that she had phoned the manager to sign that document, but he just passed it to him.
  3. CRiya told the assistant that she had phoned the manager to sign that document, but he had just passed it to him.
  4. DRiya told the assistant that she phoned the manager to sign that document, but he just passed it to him.
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Concept: Past reporting verb → every past-tense verb inside the quotes becomes past perfect.

  1. said to → told; add 'that'.
  2. phoned → had phoned; passed → had passed.
  3. this → that; you (assistant) → him.

Trick: Count the 'had's – both verbs must change, so the option with two 'had's wins.

Answer: (C) Riya told the assistant that she had phoned the manager to sign that document, but he had just passed it to him.

अवधारणा: Reporting verb भूतकाल में हो तो उद्धरण के अंदर Past Simple → Past Perfect बनता है।

  1. said to → told, साथ में 'that'।
  2. phoned → had phoned; passed → had passed।
  3. this → that; you (assistant) → him।

ट्रिक: दोनों क्रियाएँ बदलेंगी – जिस विकल्प में दो बार 'had' है वही सही।

उत्तर: (C) Riya told the assistant that she had phoned the manager to sign that document, but he had just passed it to him.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageNarration – Direct to indirectSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q237.
Change the following sentence into the Active form.
A new bicycle has been purchased for the school.
  1. AThe school purchased a new bicycle.
  2. BSomeone has purchased a new bicycle for the school.
  3. CA new bicycle was purchased for the school.
  4. DSomeone is purchasing a new bicycle for the school.
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Concept: Tense stays the same; an unnamed doer becomes 'someone'.

  1. 'has been purchased' = present perfect passive.
  2. Active present perfect = has purchased.
  3. No agent given → subject 'Someone': Someone has purchased a new bicycle for the school.

Trick: Keep 'has' – only option (B) retains the present perfect in active form.

Answer: (B) Someone has purchased a new bicycle for the school.

अवधारणा: Voice बदलने पर tense नहीं बदलता; कर्ता न दिया हो तो 'someone' लिखते हैं।

  1. 'has been purchased' = present perfect passive।
  2. Active में = has purchased।
  3. कर्ता नहीं दिया → 'Someone has purchased…'

ट्रिक: 'has' बना रहना चाहिए – केवल (B) में present perfect active है।

उत्तर: (B) Someone has purchased a new bicycle for the school.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – Passive to active (present perfect)SSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q238.
Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Direct Speech.
The manager asked me why I had left my previous position.
  1. AThe manager said, "Why did you leave your previous position?"
  2. BThe manager said, "Why you have left your previous position?"
  3. CThe manager said, "Why you had left your previous position?"
  4. DThe manager asked me, "Why you left your previous position?"
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Concept: In direct speech a question needs auxiliary before subject and a '?'.

  1. 'had left' (backshifted) returns to simple past → did … leave.
  2. 'my position' (speaker = I) → 'your position' when the manager speaks.
  3. Question order: Why did you leave …?

Trick: Reject any option with 'why you …' – a direct question never keeps statement order.

Answer: (A) The manager said, "Why did you leave your previous position?"

अवधारणा: Direct प्रश्न में सहायक क्रिया subject से पहले और अंत में '?' लगता है।

  1. 'had left' वापस simple past बनता है → did … leave।
  2. 'my position' → manager के मुँह से 'your position'।
  3. प्रश्न क्रम: Why did you leave …?

ट्रिक: जिसमें 'why you…' (कथन क्रम) है, उसे तुरंत हटा दें।

उत्तर: (A) The manager said, "Why did you leave your previous position?"

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageNarration – Indirect to direct (question)SSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q239.
One of the following sentences contains an incorrect spelling of the word meaning "overly sentimental, often tearful." Identify the incorrect sentence:
  1. AHe grew maudlin while talking about his childhood.
  2. BHer maudlin reaction made everyone uncomfortable.
  3. CThe song was so maudlin that some people laughed.
  4. DHis moddlin behaviour surprised the audience.
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Concept: Maudlin = foolishly sentimental, tearful.

  1. Correct spelling: m-a-u-d-l-i-n.
  2. Sentences A, B, C use it correctly.
  3. D writes 'moddlin' → misspelt.

Trick: Three options share one spelling; the odd one out is the error.

Answer: (D) His moddlin behaviour surprised the audience.

अवधारणा: Maudlin = ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा भावुक, रोने वाला।

  1. सही वर्तनी: m-a-u-d-l-i-n।
  2. A, B, C में यही सही वर्तनी है।
  3. D में 'moddlin' – गलत।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्पों में एक जैसी वर्तनी है – अलग वाला ही गलत।

उत्तर: (D) His moddlin behaviour surprised the audience.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling in context – MaudlinSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3
Q240.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
The diligent candidates, who had been preparing all night, were answering the difficult questions during the entrance test.
  1. AThe difficult questions were answered by the diligent candidates during the entrance test.
  2. BThe difficult questions were being answered by the diligent candidates during the entrance test.
  3. CThe difficult questions had been answered by the diligent candidates during the entrance test.
  4. DThe difficult questions are being answered by the diligent candidates during the entrance test.
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Concept: Past continuous passive = was/were + being + V3.

  1. Main verb: 'were answering' (past continuous).
  2. Object 'the difficult questions' (plural) → subject → were being answered.
  3. Agent 'by the diligent candidates', 'during the entrance test' remains.

Trick: Continuous tense in active → 'being' must appear in passive; B and D have it, D is present tense, so B.

Answer: (B) The difficult questions were being answered by the diligent candidates during the entrance test.

अवधारणा: Past continuous का passive = was/were + being + V3।

  1. मुख्य क्रिया: 'were answering'।
  2. Object 'the difficult questions' (बहुवचन) → were being answered।
  3. by the diligent candidates + during the entrance test।

ट्रिक: Continuous है तो passive में 'being' ज़रूर – B और D में है, D present है, अतः B।

उत्तर: (B) The difficult questions were being answered by the diligent candidates during the entrance test.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – Past continuous to passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov Shift 3