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Q741.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The habit of carrying reusable bags is something that has doubtfully gained popularity in recent times.
  1. Aundoubtedly
  2. Bclear
  3. Cdoubtful
  4. Dmore clearly
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Concept: The adverb must match the sentence's meaning.

  1. The sentence states a fact: the habit is popular.
  2. 'Doubtfully' (with doubt) contradicts it.
  3. 'Undoubtedly' = certainly → fits; 'clear', 'doubtful' are adjectives.

Trick: An adverb is needed before 'gained' – remove adjectives first.

Answer: (A) undoubtedly

अवधारणा: क्रिया-विशेषण वाक्य के भाव के अनुरूप होना चाहिए।

  1. वाक्य तथ्य बता रहा है कि आदत लोकप्रिय हुई है।
  2. 'Doubtfully' (संदेह के साथ) भाव के विरुद्ध है।
  3. 'Undoubtedly' = निःसंदेह → सही; 'clear', 'doubtful' विशेषण हैं।

ट्रिक: 'gained' से पहले adverb चाहिए – पहले adjectives हटाइए।

उत्तर: (A) undoubtedly

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSentence improvement – adverbSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Q742.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
The researchers will have meticulously finalised the experimental data.
  1. AThe experimental data will be meticulously finalised by the researchers.
  2. BThe experimental data has been meticulously finalised by the researchers.
  3. CThe experimental data will have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.
  4. DThe experimental data would have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.
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Concept: Active 'will have + V3' → passive 'will have been + V3'.

  1. Object 'the experimental data' becomes subject.
  2. Verb → will have been finalised; adverb stays before V3.
  3. Agent → by the researchers.

Trick: Future perfect passive always has the chain 'will have been'.

Answer: (C) The experimental data will have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.

अवधारणा: Active 'will have + V3' का passive 'will have been + V3' होता है।

  1. कर्म 'the experimental data' कर्ता बनेगा।
  2. क्रिया → will have been finalised।
  3. by the researchers अंत में।

ट्रिक: Future perfect passive में हमेशा 'will have been' आता है।

उत्तर: (C) The experimental data will have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – future perfect active to passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Q743.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
They are going to launch the new satellite next month.
  1. AThe new satellite is going to be launched by them next month.
  2. BThe new satellite will be launched by them next month.
  3. CThe new satellite was going to be launched by them next month.
  4. DThe new satellite is launched by them next month.
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Concept: 'is/are going to + V1' → 'is/are going to be + V3'.

  1. Object 'the new satellite' (singular) → 'is'.
  2. Verb: is going to be launched.
  3. They → by them.

Trick: Keep 'going to' – changing it to 'will' changes the structure.

Answer: (A) The new satellite is going to be launched by them next month.

अवधारणा: 'is/are going to + V1' का passive 'is/are going to be + V3'।

  1. 'the new satellite' एकवचन → 'is'।
  2. क्रिया: is going to be launched।
  3. They → by them।

ट्रिक: 'going to' को 'will' में न बदलें।

उत्तर: (A) The new satellite is going to be launched by them next month.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – 'be going to' passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q744.
"Responsible storage and handling ensure children's safety." Rewrite the above sentence in passive voice.
  1. AChildren's safety is ensured by responsible storage and handling.
  2. BResponsible storage and handling are ensuring children's safety.
  3. CChildren's safety was ensured by responsible storage and handling.
  4. DChildren's safety is ensuring responsible storage and handling.
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Concept: Simple present active → 'is/are + V3' in passive.

  1. Object 'children's safety' (singular) becomes subject.
  2. ensure → is ensured.
  3. Agent: by responsible storage and handling.

Trick: Active has no 'ing' → passive has no 'being'; tense stays present.

Answer: (A) Children's safety is ensured by responsible storage and handling.

अवधारणा: Simple present का passive 'is/are + V3' होता है।

  1. कर्म 'children's safety' (एकवचन) कर्ता बनेगा।
  2. ensure → is ensured।
  3. by responsible storage and handling।

ट्रिक: काल present ही रहेगा, 'was' नहीं।

उत्तर: (A) Children's safety is ensured by responsible storage and handling.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – simple present passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q745.
"Education remains a key component of safety." Change the above sentence into an interrogative sentence without changing its meaning.
  1. AHas education remained a key component of safety?
  2. BIs education remaining a key component of safety?
  3. CDoes education remain a key component of safety?
  4. DEducation remains a key component of safety?
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Concept: Simple present with no helping verb → start with Do/Does + V1.

  1. Subject 'education' is singular → Does.
  2. 'remains' → 'remain'.
  3. Does education remain a key component of safety?

Trick: Does already carries the 's' – so main verb goes to base form.

Answer: (C) Does education remain a key component of safety?

अवधारणा: बिना सहायक क्रिया वाले Simple present को Do/Does + V1 से प्रश्न बनाते हैं।

  1. 'education' एकवचन → Does।
  2. 'remains' → 'remain'।
  3. Does education remain a key component of safety?

ट्रिक: Does लगाने पर मुख्य क्रिया से 's' हट जाता है।

उत्तर: (C) Does education remain a key component of safety?

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAssertive to interrogativeSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q746.
Which of the following phrases from the passage best conveys the idea of preventing accidents before they occur ?
  1. AConscious effort
  2. BBright packaging
  3. CAccidental ingestion
  4. DPleasant scents
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Concept: Look for the phrase linked to safety measures taken in advance.

  1. Passage: 'safeguarding children… requires conscious effort'.
  2. It is followed by locked cabinets, safe caps, labels – prevention steps.
  3. Packaging and scents are dangers; 'accidental ingestion' is the accident itself.

Trick: Prevention = deliberate action → 'conscious effort'.

Answer: (A) Conscious effort

अवधारणा: वह वाक्यांश खोजें जो पहले से सावधानी बरतने से जुड़ा हो।

  1. गद्यांश: 'safeguarding children… requires conscious effort'।
  2. इसके बाद ताले, सुरक्षित ढक्कन, लेबल जैसे बचाव के उपाय दिए हैं।
  3. Packaging और scents खतरा हैं; 'accidental ingestion' स्वयं दुर्घटना है।

ट्रिक: बचाव = सोच-समझकर किया गया प्रयास।

उत्तर: (A) Conscious effort

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageReading comprehension – phrase meaningSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q747.
Which word from the passage means "harmful or dangerous" ?
  1. AEssential
  2. BHazardous
  3. CMild
  4. DResponsible
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Concept: Find the word meaning 'harmful or dangerous'.

  1. 'Hazardous' = risky, dangerous – used for mixed cleaning products.
  2. Essential = necessary; Mild = gentle; Responsible = accountable.

Trick: Hazard = danger → hazardous = dangerous.

Answer: (B) Hazardous

अवधारणा: 'हानिकारक या खतरनाक' अर्थ वाला शब्द खोजें।

  1. 'Hazardous' = खतरनाक।
  2. Essential = आवश्यक; Mild = हल्का; Responsible = ज़िम्मेदार।

ट्रिक: Hazard = खतरा → hazardous = खतरनाक।

उत्तर: (B) Hazardous

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageReading comprehension – word meaningSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q748.
According to the passage, why are children particularly at risk from cleaning products?
  1. AThey frequently help with household chores.
  2. BThey are attracted to colourful packaging and scents.
  3. CThey understand warning symbols poorly.
  4. DThey spend most of their time in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Concept: Locate the reason given in paragraph 1.

  1. The passage says bright packaging and pleasant scents attract young ones.
  2. Chores, kitchens, or poor knowledge of symbols are not given as the reason.

Trick: In detail questions, choose the option that echoes passage words.

Answer: (B) They are attracted to colourful packaging and scents.

अवधारणा: पहले अनुच्छेद में दिया कारण खोजें।

  1. गद्यांश के अनुसार चमकीली पैकिंग और सुगंध बच्चों को आकर्षित करती है।
  2. घरेलू काम या रसोई में समय बिताना कारण के रूप में नहीं दिया।

ट्रिक: तथ्य वाले प्रश्न में वही विकल्प चुनें जो गद्यांश के शब्दों से मेल खाए।

उत्तर: (B) They are attracted to colourful packaging and scents.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageReading comprehension – detailSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Q749.
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably ?
The volunteers will ____ households to collect opinions, and the panel will later
____ the issue in detail before announcing its findings.
  1. Acanvass, canvas
  2. Bcanvas, canvass
  3. Ccanvas, canvas
  4. Dcanvass, canvass
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Concept: Canvass (verb) = seek opinions; also discuss thoroughly. Canvas (noun) = heavy cloth.

  1. After 'will', a verb is needed → canvass households.
  2. After 'will', again a verb with 'the issue' as object → canvass the issue.
  3. 'Canvas' is a noun, so it fits neither blank.

Trick: Double 's' = doing (verb); single 's' = the cloth (noun).

Answer: (D) canvass, canvass

अवधारणा: Canvass (क्रिया) = राय लेना / गहन चर्चा करना; Canvas (संज्ञा) = मोटा कपड़ा।

  1. 'will' के बाद क्रिया चाहिए → canvass households।
  2. दूसरे खाली स्थान में भी 'will' के बाद क्रिया → canvass the issue।
  3. 'Canvas' संज्ञा है, कहीं फिट नहीं होता।

ट्रिक: दो 's' = क्रिया; एक 's' = कपड़ा।

उत्तर: (D) canvass, canvass

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageHomonyms – canvass / canvasSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Q750.
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
The knights prepared for a fierce ____ . while the car featured a ____ exhaust system for enhanced performance.
  1. Adual, duel
  2. Bduel, dual
  3. Cdule, dual
  4. Ddual, dule
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Concept: Duel (noun) = fight between two; Dual (adjective) = double.

  1. 'a fierce ___' needs a noun → duel.
  2. 'a ___ exhaust system' needs an adjective → dual.
  3. 'Dule' is not a word – removes (C), (D).

Trick: Think 'dual SIM' (two parts) vs 'a duel is fought'.

Answer: (B) duel, dual

अवधारणा: Duel (संज्ञा) = दो लोगों की लड़ाई; Dual (विशेषण) = दोहरा।

  1. 'a fierce ___' में संज्ञा → duel।
  2. 'a ___ exhaust system' में विशेषण → dual।
  3. 'Dule' कोई शब्द नहीं – (C), (D) हटें।

ट्रिक: Duel = लड़ाई; Dual = दोहरा (dual SIM)।

उत्तर: (B) duel, dual

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageHomonyms – duel / dualSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1
Q751.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The students denied B. having excess to C. the exam papers D. before the test.
  1. AThe students denied
  2. Bhaving excess to
  3. Cthe exam papers
  4. Dbefore the test
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Concept: Look-alike words: access (right/permission to reach something) vs excess (more than needed).

  1. Students can be denied the right to reach exam papers, not a 'surplus' of them.
  2. So part (B) needs the noun access: 'having access to the exam papers'.
  3. 'Access to' is the fixed pairing; the other parts are fine.

Trick: Access = Allowed entry; Excess = Extra.

Answer: (B) having excess to

अवधारणा: मिलते-जुलते शब्द: access = पहुँच/प्रवेश का अधिकार, excess = ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा।

हल:

  1. वाक्य का भाव है – छात्रों ने परीक्षा-पत्रों तक पहुँच होने से इनकार किया।
  2. इसलिए भाग (B) में excess की जगह access आएगा: 'having access to'.
  3. बाकी भाग सही हैं।

ट्रिक: Access = A से Allowed (अनुमति), Excess = Ex से Extra (अधिक)।

उत्तर: (B) having excess to

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – access vs excessSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q752.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. This strategy B. is the most perfect C. solution for D. our current problem.
  1. AThis strategy
  2. Bis the most perfect
  3. Csolution for
  4. Dour current problem
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Concept: Non-gradable adjectives (perfect, unique, ideal, complete) cannot take 'more/most'.

  1. 'Perfect' already means the highest possible state.
  2. 'Most perfect' is therefore a double superlative – wrong.
  3. Correct: 'This strategy is the perfect solution for our current problem.'

Trick: If a word means 'cannot get better', drop more/most before it: unique, perfect, supreme, ideal, entire.

Answer: (B) is the most perfect

अवधारणा: कुछ adjectives (perfect, unique, ideal, complete) की तुलना नहीं होती, इनके साथ more/most नहीं लगता।

हल:

  1. 'Perfect' का अर्थ ही है – पूर्ण, जिससे बेहतर कुछ नहीं।
  2. इसलिए 'most perfect' गलत है।
  3. सही वाक्य: 'This strategy is the perfect solution for our current problem.'

ट्रिक: जो शब्द पहले से 'सर्वोच्च' हो – perfect, unique, supreme, ideal – उसके आगे more/most न लगाएँ।

उत्तर: (B) is the most perfect

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – absolute adjective 'perfect'SSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q753.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the word: Lugubrious
  1. ACheerful
  2. BOptimistic
  3. CMournful
  4. DJoyous
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Concept: Vocabulary: meaning of 'lugubrious'.

  1. Lugubrious = gloomy, sad, dismal in look or tone (e.g. a lugubrious face).
  2. Mournful = full of sorrow – same sense.
  3. Cheerful, Optimistic, Joyous are all 'happy' words, so they are opposites.

Trick: Three options share one mood (happy); the odd one out (Mournful) is the answer.

Answer: (C) Mournful

अवधारणा: शब्द-ज्ञान: 'lugubrious' का अर्थ।

हल:

  1. Lugubrious = उदास, शोकपूर्ण, मायूस।
  2. Mournful = दुःख से भरा – यही अर्थ।
  3. Cheerful, Optimistic, Joyous – तीनों खुशी वाले शब्द हैं, यानी उलटे अर्थ के।

ट्रिक: जब तीन विकल्प एक ही भाव के हों, तो अलग भाव वाला विकल्प प्रायः उत्तर होता है।

उत्तर: (C) Mournful

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageWord meaning – LugubriousSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q754.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: INTRANSIGENT
  1. ACompliant
  2. BUncompromising
  3. CFlexible
  4. DSubmissive
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Concept: Synonym: 'intransigent' = refusing to compromise or change one's stand.

  1. Prefix in- = not; transigent ≈ willing to settle.
  2. So intransigent = stubborn, uncompromising.
  3. Compliant, Flexible, Submissive mean 'ready to yield' – antonyms.

Trick: Read the prefix: 'in-' (not) + 'compromising' idea → 'Un-compromising'.

Answer: (B) Uncompromising

अवधारणा: Synonym: 'intransigent' = अड़ियल, समझौता न करने वाला।

हल:

  1. in- = नहीं; अर्थात जो समझौते को तैयार न हो।
  2. Uncompromising = किसी भी हाल में न झुकने वाला – यही समानार्थी है।
  3. Compliant, Flexible, Submissive = झुकने/मानने वाले – ये विलोम हैं।

ट्रिक: Prefix 'in-' = नहीं; इसका मेल 'Un-compromising' के 'Un-' से बैठता है।

उत्तर: (B) Uncompromising

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – IntransigentSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q755.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. AReceit
  2. BReciept
  3. CReceipt
  4. DReceet
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Concept: Correct spelling of a common word.

  1. Correct form: R-E-C-E-I-P-T (a written note that money/goods were received).
  2. After 'c' we write ei, not ie.
  3. The silent 'p' stays – 'Receit/Receet' lose it; 'Reciept' swaps ei.

Trick: Rule: 'i before e, except after c' → receive, receipt, conceit.

Answer: (C) Receipt

अवधारणा: सामान्य शब्द की सही वर्तनी।

हल:

  1. सही वर्तनी: Receipt (रसीद)।
  2. 'c' के बाद ei आता है, ie नहीं।
  3. इसमें 'p' मौन (silent) है – Receit/Receet में 'p' गायब है, Reciept में ie उलटा है।

ट्रिक: 'i before e, except after c' – receive, receipt, ceiling।

उत्तर: (C) Receipt

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – ReceiptSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q756.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. APerspicacious
  2. BPerspicasious
  3. CPerspisacious
  4. DPerspicacoius
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Concept: Correct spelling of a difficult adjective.

  1. Split: per-spi-ca-cious = having sharp insight.
  2. Both middle sounds use 'c' (spi-ca-cious); ending is '-cious'.
  3. '-sious', 'spisa' and '-coius' are all wrong forms.

Trick: Same ending as vivacious, tenacious, audacious → -acious.

Answer: (A) Perspicacious

अवधारणा: कठिन विशेषण की सही वर्तनी।

हल:

  1. तोड़कर लिखें: per-spi-ca-cious = तीक्ष्ण बुद्धि वाला।
  2. बीच में दोनों जगह 'c' है और अंत '-cious' है।
  3. '-sious', 'spisa', '-coius' – ये सब गलत हैं।

ट्रिक: vivacious, tenacious, audacious की तरह अंत '-acious' होता है।

उत्तर: (A) Perspicacious

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – PerspicaciousSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q757.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:
The impending investigation hung over the Senator's re-election campaign like
____causing anxiety among his staff.
  1. Athe Sword of Damocles
  2. Ba primrose path
  3. Ca Parthian shot
  4. Da stalking horse
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Concept: Idiom for a constant threat that may strike at any moment.

  1. The investigation is a looming danger making the staff anxious.
  2. Sword of Damocles = an ever-present peril hanging over someone.
  3. Primrose path = easy life leading to ruin; Parthian shot = parting remark; stalking horse = a front/decoy.

Trick: Keyword 'hung over' → the sword that literally hangs over the head.

Answer: (A) the Sword of Damocles

अवधारणा: ऐसा मुहावरा जो हर समय सिर पर मंडराते खतरे को बताए।

हल:

  1. जाँच का डर अभियान पर लटका है और स्टाफ चिंतित है।
  2. Sword of Damocles = सिर पर लटकती तलवार, यानी लगातार बना खतरा।
  3. Primrose path = मौज-भरा पर विनाश वाला रास्ता; Parthian shot = जाते-जाते चुभती बात; stalking horse = आड़/बहाना।

ट्रिक: वाक्य में 'hung over' (लटका) देखते ही 'लटकती तलवार' चुनें।

उत्तर: (A) the Sword of Damocles

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIdiom – Sword of DamoclesSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q758.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
  1. ASociology
  2. BPathology
  3. CTheology
  4. DPhilology
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Concept: One word for the study of human society.

  1. Socio (society) + -logy (study) = Sociology.
  2. Pathology = study of disease; Theology = study of God/religion; Philology = study of language history.

Trick: Match the root: socio = society, patho = disease, theo = God, philo-logy = love of words.

Answer: (A) Sociology

अवधारणा: मानव समाज के अध्ययन के लिए एक शब्द।

हल:

  1. Socio (समाज) + -logy (अध्ययन) = Sociology (समाजशास्त्र)।
  2. Pathology = रोग-विज्ञान; Theology = धर्मशास्त्र; Philology = भाषा-विज्ञान (भाषा का ऐतिहासिक अध्ययन)।

ट्रिक: मूल शब्द देखें: socio = समाज, patho = रोग, theo = ईश्वर।

उत्तर: (A) Sociology

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageOne-word substitution – SociologySSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q759.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Concealed
  1. ACovered
  2. BHidden
  3. CMasked
  4. DRevealed
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Concept: Antonym: 'concealed' = kept hidden.

  1. The opposite of hiding is making known → Revealed.
  2. Covered, Hidden, Masked all mean the same as 'concealed'.

Trick: Three options are synonyms of the word; the lone different one is the antonym.

Answer: (D) Revealed

अवधारणा: Antonym: 'concealed' = छिपाया हुआ।

हल:

  1. छिपाने का उलटा है – प्रकट करना → Revealed।
  2. Covered, Hidden, Masked – तीनों 'छिपा हुआ' अर्थ के समानार्थी हैं।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प समानार्थी हों तो बचा हुआ अलग शब्द ही विलोम है।

उत्तर: (D) Revealed

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – ConcealedSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3
Q760.
Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives:
The stranger said, "Can you show me the way to the station?"
  1. AThe stranger requested if he can show him the way to the station.
  2. BThe stranger requested if he could show him the way to the station.
  3. CThe stranger requested if he can showed him the way to the station.
  4. DThe stranger requests if he could show him the way to the station.
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Concept: Indirect speech of a polite question/request with a past reporting verb.

  1. 'Can you…?' is a request → reporting verb requested, connector if.
  2. Past reporting verb → can becomes could.
  3. 'you' → he; 'me' → him; base verb 'show' after the modal.
  4. Result: '…requested if he could show him the way to the station.'

Trick: Reject at a glance: 'can' (no shift), 'could showed' (V2 after modal), 'requests' (tense changed).

Answer: (B) The stranger requested if he could show him the way to the station.

अवधारणा: Past reporting verb वाले अनुरोध-वाक्य का indirect speech।

हल:

  1. 'Can you…?' अनुरोध है → reporting verb requested, जोड़ने वाला शब्द if।
  2. Said भूतकाल में है, इसलिए can → could।
  3. you → he, me → him; modal के बाद verb का मूल रूप 'show'।

ट्रिक: 'can' वाला, 'could showed' वाला और 'requests' वाला विकल्प तुरंत हटाएँ।

उत्तर: (B) The stranger requested if he could show him the way to the station.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageNarration – request (Can you…)SSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 3