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Directions (Qs. 21-25): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In recent years, the importance of regular physical activity has gained widespread attention, especially among young adults. With increased screen time and sedentary routines, many individuals find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. Convenience often takes precedence over movement, leading to a decline in overall fitness levels.

Health professionals highlight that engaging in consistent physical activity helps strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mental well-being. Activities such as walking, cycling, and stretching not only boost energy levels but also reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Moreover, developing an active lifestyle at a young age encourages long-term commitment to fitness.

Educational institutions and families share the responsibility of fostering active habits by creating supportive environments, organising sports activities, and encouraging balanced

routines. When young people adopt physical activity as a regular practice, they are more likely to maintain a healthier lifestyle throughout adulthood.
Q821.
Identify the tense of the verb "has gained" in the first sentence.
  1. ASimple Present
  2. BPresent Perfect
  3. CPresent Continuous
  4. DSimple Past
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Concept: has/have + V3 = Present Perfect.

  1. 'has gained' = has + past participle.
  2. Simple present would be 'gains'; continuous 'is gaining'; simple past 'gained'.

Trick: See 'has/have' + V3 → Present Perfect, no further thinking.

Answer: (B) Present Perfect

अवधारणा: has/have + V3 = Present Perfect।

हल:

  1. 'has gained' = has + V3।
  2. Simple Present = gains; Continuous = is gaining; Past = gained।

ट्रिक: has/have + V3 दिखे तो सीधे Present Perfect।

उत्तर: (B) Present Perfect

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageRC – tense identificationSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 21-25): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In recent years, the importance of regular physical activity has gained widespread attention, especially among young adults. With increased screen time and sedentary routines, many individuals find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. Convenience often takes precedence over movement, leading to a decline in overall fitness levels.

Health professionals highlight that engaging in consistent physical activity helps strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mental well-being. Activities such as walking, cycling, and stretching not only boost energy levels but also reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Moreover, developing an active lifestyle at a young age encourages long-term commitment to fitness.

Educational institutions and families share the responsibility of fostering active habits by creating supportive environments, organising sports activities, and encouraging balanced

routines. When young people adopt physical activity as a regular practice, they are more likely to maintain a healthier lifestyle throughout adulthood.
Q822.
Choose the option that correctly changes this sentence into passive voice:
"Health professionals highlight the benefits of regular physical activity."
  1. AHealth professionals are highlighted by the benefits of regular physical activity.
  2. BThe benefits of regular physical activity were highlighted by health professionals.
  3. CThe benefits of regular physical activity are highlighted by health professionals.
  4. DThe benefits of regular physical activity is highlighted by health professionals.
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Concept: Simple present passive: is/are + V3 + by + agent.

  1. New subject 'The benefits…' is plural → 'are'.
  2. highlight → are highlighted by health professionals.
  3. (B) wrong tense, (D) wrong number, (A) roles reversed.

Trick: Subject-verb agreement: head noun 'benefits' (plural) → 'are'.

Answer: (C) The benefits of regular physical activity are highlighted by health professionals.

अवधारणा: Simple present passive: is/are + V3 + by + कर्ता।

हल:

  1. नया subject 'The benefits…' बहुवचन → 'are'।
  2. highlight → are highlighted।
  3. (B) tense गलत, (D) वचन गलत, (A) कर्ता-कर्म उलटे।

ट्रिक: मुख्य संज्ञा 'benefits' बहुवचन है → 'are'।

उत्तर: (C) The benefits of regular physical activity are highlighted by health professionals.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageRC – active to passive (simple present)SSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 21-25): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In recent years, the importance of regular physical activity has gained widespread attention, especially among young adults. With increased screen time and sedentary routines, many individuals find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. Convenience often takes precedence over movement, leading to a decline in overall fitness levels.

Health professionals highlight that engaging in consistent physical activity helps strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mental well-being. Activities such as walking, cycling, and stretching not only boost energy levels but also reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Moreover, developing an active lifestyle at a young age encourages long-term commitment to fitness.

Educational institutions and families share the responsibility of fostering active habits by creating supportive environments, organising sports activities, and encouraging balanced

routines. When young people adopt physical activity as a regular practice, they are more likely to maintain a healthier lifestyle throughout adulthood.
Q823.
What does the word "sedentary" most nearly mean as used in the passage?
  1. AActive
  2. BEnergetic
  3. CInactive
  4. DRestless
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Concept: Sedentary = involving much sitting, little movement.

  1. Passage links it with screen time and lack of exercise.
  2. So it means inactive; Active, Energetic, Restless are opposite.

Trick: Sedentary ~ 'sedan' (sit) → sitting job/life.

Answer: (C) Inactive

अवधारणा: Sedentary = अधिकतर बैठे रहने वाला, कम हरकत वाला।

हल:

  1. गद्यांश में screen time और व्यायाम की कमी के साथ आया है।
  2. अतः अर्थ – निष्क्रिय (Inactive)।

ट्रिक: Sedentary lifestyle = बैठे-बैठे की जीवनशैली।

उत्तर: (C) Inactive

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageRC – vocabulary 'sedentary'SSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 21-25): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In recent years, the importance of regular physical activity has gained widespread attention, especially among young adults. With increased screen time and sedentary routines, many individuals find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. Convenience often takes precedence over movement, leading to a decline in overall fitness levels.

Health professionals highlight that engaging in consistent physical activity helps strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mental well-being. Activities such as walking, cycling, and stretching not only boost energy levels but also reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Moreover, developing an active lifestyle at a young age encourages long-term commitment to fitness.

Educational institutions and families share the responsibility of fostering active habits by creating supportive environments, organising sports activities, and encouraging balanced

routines. When young people adopt physical activity as a regular practice, they are more likely to maintain a healthier lifestyle throughout adulthood.
Q824.
What is the antonym of the word "consistent" as used in the passage?
  1. ARegular
  2. BSteady
  3. CSporadic
  4. DPersistent
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Concept: Consistent = regular, steady.

  1. Opposite = happening irregularly, now and then → Sporadic.
  2. Regular, Steady, Persistent are synonyms of consistent.

Trick: Three options mean the same thing – the odd one out is the antonym.

Answer: (C) Sporadic

अवधारणा: Consistent = नियमित, लगातार।

हल:

  1. विलोम = कभी-कभार, अनियमित → Sporadic।
  2. Regular, Steady, Persistent – समानार्थी हैं।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक जैसे अर्थ के हैं – अलग वाला ही विलोम।

उत्तर: (C) Sporadic

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageRC – antonym 'consistent'SSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 1
Directions (Qs. 21-25): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In recent years, the importance of regular physical activity has gained widespread attention, especially among young adults. With increased screen time and sedentary routines, many individuals find it difficult to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. Convenience often takes precedence over movement, leading to a decline in overall fitness levels.

Health professionals highlight that engaging in consistent physical activity helps strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mental well-being. Activities such as walking, cycling, and stretching not only boost energy levels but also reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Moreover, developing an active lifestyle at a young age encourages long-term commitment to fitness.

Educational institutions and families share the responsibility of fostering active habits by creating supportive environments, organising sports activities, and encouraging balanced

routines. When young people adopt physical activity as a regular practice, they are more likely to maintain a healthier lifestyle throughout adulthood.
Q825.
According to the passage, how can institutions encourage physical activity among young people?
  1. ABy limiting recreational time
  2. BBy organising activities and supporting balanced routines
  3. CBy increasing academic workload
  4. DBy discouraging outdoor movement
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Concept: Locate the line on institutions in the last paragraph.

  1. Passage: institutions create supportive environments, organise sports and encourage balanced routines.
  2. Option (B) matches; others contradict the passage.

Trick: Negative-sounding options (limiting, increasing workload, discouraging) go against the passage's tone.

Answer: (B) By organising activities and supporting balanced routines

अवधारणा: अंतिम अनुच्छेद में institutions वाली पंक्ति देखें।

हल:

  1. संस्थाएँ – सहायक माहौल, खेल गतिविधियाँ और संतुलित दिनचर्या को बढ़ावा देती हैं।
  2. विकल्प (B) यही बताता है; बाकी गद्यांश के विरुद्ध हैं।

ट्रिक: नकारात्मक विकल्प (limiting, discouraging) गद्यांश के भाव के उलट हैं – हटाएँ।

उत्तर: (B) By organising activities and supporting balanced routines

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageRC – detail questionSSC CHSL 2025 · 19 Nov Shift 1
Q826.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The jury, B. after a long period of intense deliberation, C. were united in its verdict D. to convict the man, which shocked the public.
  1. AThe jury
  2. Bafter a long period of intense deliberation
  3. Cwere united in its verdict
  4. Dto convict the man, which shocked the public.
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Concept: A collective noun acting as one unit takes a singular verb and a singular pronoun.

  1. Clue in part C: 'its verdict' (singular pronoun) and 'united' – the jury acts as one body.
  2. So the verb must agree: 'were' → 'was'.
  3. Correct: The jury ... was united in its verdict ...

Trick: Verb and pronoun must point the same way – 'its' (singular) cannot sit with 'were' (plural).

Answer: (C) were united in its verdict

अवधारणा: जब collective noun (jury, team, committee) एक इकाई की तरह काम करे, तो verb और pronoun दोनों singular होते हैं।

  1. Part C में 'its verdict' और 'united' बताते हैं कि jury एक साथ, एक इकाई है।
  2. इसलिए plural 'were' गलत है; 'was' आएगा।
  3. सही वाक्य: The jury ... was united in its verdict ...

ट्रिक: 'its' (singular) के साथ 'were' (plural) नहीं चल सकता – दोनों का वचन एक जैसा होना चाहिए।

उत्तर: (C) were united in its verdict

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – collective noun 'jury'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q827.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. Despite of B. his illness, C. he attended D. the meeting.
  1. ADespite of
  2. Bhis illness
  3. Che attended
  4. Dthe meeting
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Concept: 'Despite' is itself a preposition; it never takes 'of' after it.

  1. Two correct forms: despite + noun OR in spite of + noun.
  2. 'Despite of' mixes both – wrong.
  3. Correct: Despite his illness, he attended the meeting.

Trick: 'of' goes only with 'spite' – in spite OF; despite = no 'of'.

Answer: (A) Despite of

अवधारणा: 'Despite' अपने-आप में preposition है, इसके बाद 'of' नहीं लगता।

  1. सही रूप: despite his illness या in spite of his illness।
  2. 'Despite of' दोनों रूपों का मिश्रण है, इसलिए गलत।
  3. Part A में त्रुटि है।

ट्रिक: 'of' केवल 'in spite' के साथ आता है; 'despite' के साथ कभी नहीं।

उत्तर: (A) Despite of

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – 'despite' without 'of'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q828.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
The chef cut the pizza ____ eight slices for the customers.
  1. Ain
  2. Bamong
  3. Cinto
  4. Dbetween
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Concept: 'Into' shows change of a whole into parts or a new form (cut/divide/break into).

  1. One pizza becomes eight pieces → a change of form → 'into'.
  2. 'In' shows only position; 'between' (two) and 'among' (many) show sharing among people, not pieces.
  3. Correct: cut the pizza into eight slices.

Trick: Divide, split, break, cut, translate, convert → all take 'into'.

Answer: (C) into

अवधारणा: 'Into' किसी पूरी चीज़ के टुकड़ों या नए रूप में बदलने को दिखाता है।

  1. एक pizza आठ slices में बदल रहा है, इसलिए 'into'।
  2. 'in' सिर्फ स्थिति बताता है; 'between/among' बाँटने वाले लोगों के लिए होते हैं।
  3. सही: cut the pizza into eight slices।

ट्रिक: cut / divide / break / split / translate – इन सबके साथ 'into' आता है।

उत्तर: (C) into

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePreposition – 'cut into'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q829.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
The speaker dwells ____ the importance of unity and the power of peace.
  1. Aon
  2. Bat
  3. Cthrough
  4. Dbeside
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Concept: 'Dwell on/upon' = to talk or think about something at length.

  1. The speaker spends time stressing unity and peace → 'dwells on'.
  2. 'Dwell at / through / beside' are not used in English.
  3. Correct: The speaker dwells on the importance of unity ...

Yaad rakhein: 'Dwell in' = to live in a place; 'dwell on' = to keep discussing a topic.

Answer: (A) on

अवधारणा: 'Dwell on/upon' का अर्थ है – किसी विषय पर देर तक बोलना या सोचना।

  1. वक्ता unity और peace पर ज़ोर देकर बोल रहा है, इसलिए 'dwells on'।
  2. 'dwell at/through/beside' मानक अंग्रेज़ी नहीं हैं।
  3. सही: dwells on the importance of unity।

याद रखें: 'dwell in' = किसी जगह रहना; 'dwell on' = किसी बात पर देर तक बोलना/सोचना।

उत्तर: (A) on

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVerb + preposition – 'dwell on'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q830.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Morose
  1. AHappy
  2. BGloomy
  3. CBright
  4. DCheerful
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Concept: Morose = sullen, sad and silent in mood.

  1. Gloomy = dark, low-spirited – same mood as morose.
  2. Happy, Bright, Cheerful all show good mood – these are opposites.

Trick: Three options mean the same positive mood – the odd one out (Gloomy) is the answer.

Answer: (B) Gloomy

अवधारणा: Morose का अर्थ है – उदास, चिड़चिड़ा, गुमसुम।

  1. Gloomy = उदास, निराश – यही अर्थ मेल खाता है।
  2. Happy, Bright, Cheerful = खुश – ये विलोम हैं।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक ही (खुश) अर्थ के हैं; अलग अर्थ वाला Gloomy ही उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (B) Gloomy

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – MoroseSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q831.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: PRUDENCE
  1. ACarelessness
  2. BWisdom
  3. CImpulse
  4. DWaste
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Concept: Prudence = good sense and care in deciding what to do.

  1. Wisdom = sound judgement – closest meaning.
  2. Carelessness and Impulse are opposite habits; Waste is unrelated.

Yaad rakhein: Prudent (adj.) = sensible, careful; opposite = imprudent / rash.

Answer: (B) Wisdom

अवधारणा: Prudence का अर्थ है – समझदारी, विवेक, सोच-समझकर काम करना।

  1. Wisdom = बुद्धिमानी/विवेक – सबसे निकट अर्थ।
  2. Carelessness (लापरवाही), Impulse (आवेग) उलटे हैं; Waste का संबंध नहीं।

याद रखें: Prudent = समझदार; इसका विलोम imprudent / rash (जल्दबाज़)।

उत्तर: (B) Wisdom

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – PrudenceSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q832.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Bits and bobs
  1. ALarge and valuable items
  2. BSmall miscellaneous items
  3. CA complete collection
  4. DSomething very important
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Concept: 'Bits and bobs' = various small things of little value (odds and ends).

  1. Key ideas: small + assorted.
  2. Options A, C, D talk of large, complete or important things – wrong.
  3. e.g. The drawer is full of bits and bobs.

Trick: 'Bits' themselves are tiny pieces – so the meaning must be 'small things'.

Answer: (B) Small miscellaneous items

अवधारणा: 'Bits and bobs' का अर्थ है – छोटी-मोटी, तरह-तरह की चीज़ें।

  1. मुख्य भाव: छोटी + मिली-जुली चीज़ें।
  2. A, C, D बड़ी, पूरी या महत्त्वपूर्ण चीज़ें बताते हैं – गलत।

ट्रिक: 'Bits' = छोटे टुकड़े; इसलिए अर्थ 'छोटी चीज़ें' ही होगा।

उत्तर: (B) Small miscellaneous items

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIdiom – Bits and bobsSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q833.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Shallow
  1. ADeep
  2. BFlat
  3. CLow
  4. DSlight
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Concept: Shallow = having little depth; antonym must mean great depth.

  1. Deep = going far down – exact opposite.
  2. Flat (level), Low (height), Slight (small amount) – not about depth.

Yaad rakhein: Shallow also means 'superficial' (a shallow person); its opposite then is 'profound'.

Answer: (A) Deep

अवधारणा: Shallow = उथला (कम गहराई वाला); विलोम में अधिक गहराई का अर्थ चाहिए।

  1. Deep = गहरा – सीधा विलोम।
  2. Flat (समतल), Low (नीचा), Slight (थोड़ा) – गहराई से जुड़े नहीं।

याद रखें: Shallow = सतही भी होता है; तब इसका विलोम 'profound' होता है।

उत्तर: (A) Deep

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – ShallowSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q834.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Exonerated
  1. AAbsolved
  2. BConvicted
  3. CVindicated
  4. DAcquitted
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Concept: Exonerated = declared free from blame or a charge.

  1. Convicted = officially found guilty – the reverse.
  2. Absolved, Vindicated, Acquitted all mean 'cleared' – these are synonyms (trap).

Trick: When three options share one meaning, they are synonyms of the word – pick the odd one out for the antonym.

Answer: (B) Convicted

अवधारणा: Exonerated = दोषमुक्त किया गया।

  1. Convicted = दोषी ठहराया गया – उलटा अर्थ।
  2. Absolved, Vindicated, Acquitted = दोषमुक्त – ये समानार्थी हैं (जाल)।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक ही अर्थ के हों तो वे synonym हैं; अलग वाला ही antonym है।

उत्तर: (B) Convicted

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – ExoneratedSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q835.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who believes in only one God
  1. APolytheist
  2. BMonotheist
  3. CTheist
  4. DIdolater
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Concept: mono = one, theos = god → monotheist.

  1. Monotheist – believes in only one God.
  2. Polytheist – many gods; Theist – believes God exists; Idolater – worships idols.

Trick: Prefix decides: mono (1), poly (many), a- (none → atheist).

Answer: (B) Monotheist

अवधारणा: mono = एक, theos = ईश्वर → Monotheist = एकेश्वरवादी।

  1. Monotheist – केवल एक ईश्वर में विश्वास।
  2. Polytheist – अनेक ईश्वर; Theist – ईश्वर में आस्था; Idolater – मूर्तिपूजक।

ट्रिक: उपसर्ग देखें – mono (एक), poly (अनेक), a- (नहीं → atheist)।

उत्तर: (B) Monotheist

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageOne word – belief in one GodSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q836.
Change the following sentence into the Active form.
The brave soldier had been awarded a distinct medal by the general after his heroic action.
  1. AThe general had been awarding the brave soldier a distinct medal after his heroic action.
  2. BThe general gave the brave soldier a distinct medal after his heroic action.
  3. CAfter his heroic action, the general had awarded the brave soldier a distinct medal.
  4. DAfter his heroic action, a distinct medal had been awarded to the brave soldier by the general.
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Concept: Passive 'had been + V3' becomes active 'had + V3'; tense stays the same.

  1. Doer 'by the general' → subject 'the general'.
  2. had been awarded → had awarded.
  3. A (continuous), B (simple past) change tense; D is still passive.

Trick: Just look for 'had + V3' with 'the general' as subject – only C has it.

Answer: (C) After his heroic action, the general had awarded the brave soldier a distinct medal.

अवधारणा: Passive का 'had been + V3' active में 'had + V3' बनता है; tense वही रहता है।

  1. 'by the general' → कर्ता 'the general'।
  2. had been awarded → had awarded।
  3. A, B में tense बदल गया; D अभी भी passive है।

ट्रिक: कर्ता 'the general' + 'had + V3' वाला विकल्प खोजें – केवल C।

उत्तर: (C) After his heroic action, the general had awarded the brave soldier a distinct medal.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePassive to active – past perfectSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q837.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, 'I will be painting the wall.'
  1. AShe said that she would be painting the wall.
  2. BShe said that she will be painting the wall.
  3. CShe said that she was painting the wall.
  4. DShe said that she would paint the wall.
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Concept: Past reporting verb → back-shift: will be + V-ing → would be + V-ing.

  1. 'I' → 'she' (speaker is she).
  2. will be painting → would be painting.
  3. B keeps 'will', C changes to past continuous, D drops 'be painting' – all wrong.

Trick: Only change will → would; keep the rest of the verb form ('be painting') intact.

Answer: (A) She said that she would be painting the wall.

अवधारणा: Reporting verb past में हो तो will be + V-ing → would be + V-ing।

  1. 'I' → 'she'।
  2. will be painting → would be painting।
  3. B में 'will' बचा है, C/D में verb का रूप बदल गया – गलत।

ट्रिक: केवल will → would बदलें; 'be painting' जैसा है वैसा रहेगा।

उत्तर: (A) She said that she would be painting the wall.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIndirect speech – future continuousSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q838.
Which sentence contains a misspelled word?
  1. ADogs can perceive sounds we cannot hear.
  2. BShe perceived a hint of sadness in him.
  3. CHe percieved the risk involved in the deal.
  4. DDo you perceive any difference in the taste?
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Concept: After 'c', write 'ei' (receive, deceive, perceive).

  1. Correct spelling: p-e-r-c-e-i-v-e-d.
  2. Option C has 'percieved' – letters i and e swapped.

Trick: 'i before e, except after c' – perceive, receive, ceiling.

Answer: (C) He percieved the risk involved in the deal.

अवधारणा: 'c' के बाद 'ei' लिखा जाता है (receive, deceive, perceive)।

  1. सही वर्तनी: perceived।
  2. विकल्प C में 'percieved' है – i और e उलटे।

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

उत्तर: (C) He percieved the risk involved in the deal.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – perceiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q839.
Which sentence contains a misspelled word?
  1. ARegular maintenance is essential to keep your driving license valid and your vehicle safe to drive.
  2. BHe applied for a license to perform the electrical maintainance required for the old building.
  3. CThe specialized license allows the team to perform maintenance on high-voltage equipment safely.
  4. DYou must show your license before you can authorize any maintenance work on the server.
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Concept: Verb 'maintain' → noun 'maintenance' (the 'ai' becomes 'e').

  1. Option B writes 'maintainance' – wrong.
  2. license, specialized, authorize in other options are correct.

Trick: main-TEN-ance – think of 'ten' in the middle.

Answer: (B) He applied for a license to perform the electrical maintainance required for the old building.

अवधारणा: Verb 'maintain' से noun 'maintenance' बनता है – 'ai' हट कर 'e' आता है।

  1. विकल्प B में 'maintainance' – गलत वर्तनी।
  2. बाकी विकल्पों के शब्द सही हैं।

ट्रिक: main-TEN-ance – बीच में 'ten' याद रखें।

उत्तर: (B) He applied for a license to perform the electrical maintainance required for the old building.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – maintenanceSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q840.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The furniture in the new offices are expensive and we must maintain them.
  1. AThe furniture in the new offices is expensive and we must maintain them.
  2. BThe furniture in the new offices are expensive and we must maintain it.
  3. CThe furniture in the new offices is expensive and we must maintain it.
  4. DThe furniture in the new offices are expensive and we must maintain them.
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Concept: 'Furniture' is uncountable: singular verb and singular pronoun.

  1. 'in the new offices' is only a modifier; subject = furniture.
  2. are → is; them → it.
  3. Correct: The furniture ... is expensive and we must maintain it.

Trick: Two fixes needed (verb + pronoun) – choose the option with both 'is' and 'it'.

Answer: (C) The furniture in the new offices is expensive and we must maintain it.

अवधारणा: 'Furniture' uncountable noun है – singular verb और singular pronoun लेता है।

  1. 'in the new offices' केवल विवरण है; subject = furniture।
  2. are → is और them → it।

ट्रिक: दोनों सुधार (is + it) जिस विकल्प में हों, वही उत्तर।

उत्तर: (C) The furniture in the new offices is expensive and we must maintain it.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageUncountable noun – furnitureSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3