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Q841.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
Twenty miles are a long distance to run.
  1. ATwenty mile are a long distance to run
  2. BTwenty miles are a long distance to run
  3. CTwenty miles is a long distance to run
  4. DTwenty mile is a long distance to run
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Concept: Plural amounts of distance/time/money/weight seen as one total take a singular verb.

  1. 'Twenty miles' = one stretch of distance → 'is'.
  2. Noun stays plural: 'twenty mile' is wrong (A, D out).
  3. Correct: Twenty miles is a long distance to run.

Yaad rakhein: Same rule: Ten years is a long time; Five hundred rupees is enough.

Answer: (C) Twenty miles is a long distance to run

अवधारणा: दूरी, समय, धन, वज़न की plural राशि को एक इकाई मानें तो verb singular होता है।

  1. 'Twenty miles' = एक कुल दूरी → 'is'।
  2. 'twenty mile' गलत है, इसलिए A, D बाहर।

याद रखें: इसी तरह: Ten years is a long time.

उत्तर: (C) Twenty miles is a long distance to run

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAgreement – distance as one amountSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q842.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
We will have finished the task by next month.
  1. AThe task will have been finished by us by next month.
  2. BThe task will be finished by us by next month.
  3. CThe task would have been finished by us by next month.
  4. DThe task has been finished by us by next month.
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Concept: will have + V3 → will have been + V3.

  1. Object 'the task' → subject.
  2. will have finished → will have been finished; 'by us' added.
  3. B loses 'have', C uses 'would', D uses 'has' – tense changed.

Trick: Passive = add 'been' before V3; keep every other helping verb the same.

Answer: (A) The task will have been finished by us by next month.

अवधारणा: will have + V3 का passive: will have been + V3।

  1. 'the task' subject बनेगा।
  2. will have finished → will have been finished; 'by us' जुड़ेगा।
  3. B, C, D में tense बदल गया।

ट्रिक: Passive में V3 से पहले 'been' जोड़ें; बाकी सहायक क्रिया वही रहे।

उत्तर: (A) The task will have been finished by us by next month.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageActive to passive – future perfectSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q843.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
The mechanics are repairing the vintage cars for the annual auto show.
  1. AThe vintage cars are repaired by the mechanics for the annual auto show.
  2. BThe vintage cars are being repaired by the mechanics for the annual auto show.
  3. CThe vintage cars were being repaired by the mechanics for the annual auto show.
  4. DThe vintage cars have been repaired by the mechanics for the annual auto show.
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Concept: is/are + V-ing → is/are + being + V3.

  1. are repairing → are being repaired.
  2. Subject: 'The vintage cars'; doer: 'by the mechanics'.
  3. A misses 'being', C is past, D is present perfect.

Trick: Continuous tense in passive always needs 'being'.

Answer: (B) The vintage cars are being repaired by the mechanics for the annual auto show.

अवधारणा: is/are + V-ing का passive: is/are + being + V3।

  1. are repairing → are being repaired।
  2. A में 'being' नहीं, C past है, D present perfect है।

ट्रिक: Continuous tense के passive में 'being' ज़रूर आता है।

उत्तर: (B) The vintage cars are being repaired by the mechanics for the annual auto show.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageActive to passive – present continuousSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q844.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice.
The economist stated that although the experts had been predicting the recession for months, the authorities had not yet taken any preventive steps, and she feared that the economy was crashing.
  1. A"Although the experts were predicting the recession for months, the authorities have not yet taken any preventive steps, and I fear that the economy is crashing," the economist Stated.
  2. B"Although the experts have been predicting the recession for months, the authorities haven't yet taken any preventive steps, and I fear that the economy is crashing," the economist stated.
  3. C"Although the experts had been predicting the recession for months, the authorities had not yet taken any preventive steps, and I feared that the economy was crashing,' the economist stated.
  4. D"Although the experts had been predicting the recession for months, the authorities have not yet taken any preventive steps, and I feared that the economy was crashing,' the economist stated.
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Concept: To get direct speech, undo the back-shift and use first person.

  1. had been predicting → have been predicting.
  2. had not yet taken → haven't yet taken.
  3. she feared → I fear; was crashing → is crashing.
  4. Only B reverses every verb correctly.

Trick: Check one verb at a time; any 'had' left inside quotes eliminates the option (C, D out).

Answer: (B) "Although the experts have been predicting the recession for months, the authorities haven't yet taken any preventive steps, and I fear that the economy is crashing," the economist stated.

अवधारणा: Direct speech बनाने में back-shift उलटा करें और first person लगाएँ।

  1. had been predicting → have been predicting।
  2. had not yet taken → haven't yet taken।
  3. she feared → I fear; was crashing → is crashing।

ट्रिक: उद्धरण के अंदर 'had' बचा हो तो विकल्प गलत (C, D बाहर)।

उत्तर: (B) "Although the experts have been predicting the recession for months, the authorities haven't yet taken any preventive steps, and I fear that the economy is crashing," the economist stated.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIndirect to direct speechSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Directions (Qs. 20-24): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The history of written communication has been a fascinating progression from ancient inscriptions to digital typography. Early civilizations depended on labor-intensive methods like clay tablets and papyrus scrolls, which, while durable, restricted the spread of knowledge to a privileged few. The invention of the movable type printing press in the 15th century, introduced by Johannes Gutenberg, marked a revolutionary epoch, enabling the mass production of books through mechanical reproduction. This breakthrough was eventually followed by lithography, which utilized chemical processes to print images and text with greater speed, though often requiring bulky equipment. The 20th century saw the emergence of phototypesetting, valued for its precision and flexibility. However, the most profound shift occurred with the arrival of digital publishing. Digital technologies merged high-speed output with relatively low costs, transforming personal, educational, and professional document creation.

Contemporary advancements have moved beyond static text. Interactive digital platforms integrate with global networks, facilitating real-time editing, multimedia embedding, and collaborative writing. These innovations not only democratize information access but also reshape how narratives are constructed and consumed.

From the scratch of a reed stylus to the instant update of a cloud-based document, writing has matured into a synthesis of art, technology, and connectivity-an essential element of modern society.
Q845.
The phrase "facilitating real-time editing, multimedia embedding, and collaborative writing" functions as:
  1. AGerund phrase
  2. BParticiple phrase
  3. CInfinitive phrase
  4. DAbsolute phrase
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Concept: An -ing word group that describes/adds to the main clause (acts like an adjective) is a participle phrase.

  1. 'facilitating ...' follows a comma and tells what the platforms do while integrating.
  2. It is not a subject/object (so not gerund), has no 'to' (not infinitive), and has no own subject (not absolute).

Trick: -ing as noun = gerund; -ing as describer after a comma = participle.

Answer: (B) Participle phrase

अवधारणा: जो -ing वाला वाक्यांश मुख्य उपवाक्य के बारे में विवरण दे (adjective जैसा), वह participle phrase है।

  1. 'facilitating ...' comma के बाद platforms का काम/परिणाम बता रहा है।
  2. यह subject/object नहीं (gerund नहीं), 'to' नहीं (infinitive नहीं), अपना subject नहीं (absolute नहीं)।

ट्रिक: -ing noun का काम करे = gerund; विवरण दे = participle।

उत्तर: (B) Participle phrase

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePhrase type – participle phraseSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Directions (Qs. 20-24): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The history of written communication has been a fascinating progression from ancient inscriptions to digital typography. Early civilizations depended on labor-intensive methods like clay tablets and papyrus scrolls, which, while durable, restricted the spread of knowledge to a privileged few. The invention of the movable type printing press in the 15th century, introduced by Johannes Gutenberg, marked a revolutionary epoch, enabling the mass production of books through mechanical reproduction. This breakthrough was eventually followed by lithography, which utilized chemical processes to print images and text with greater speed, though often requiring bulky equipment. The 20th century saw the emergence of phototypesetting, valued for its precision and flexibility. However, the most profound shift occurred with the arrival of digital publishing. Digital technologies merged high-speed output with relatively low costs, transforming personal, educational, and professional document creation.

Contemporary advancements have moved beyond static text. Interactive digital platforms integrate with global networks, facilitating real-time editing, multimedia embedding, and collaborative writing. These innovations not only democratize information access but also reshape how narratives are constructed and consumed.

From the scratch of a reed stylus to the instant update of a cloud-based document, writing has matured into a synthesis of art, technology, and connectivity-an essential element of modern society.
Q846.
Identify the tense in "writing has matured into a synthesis of art, technology, and connectivity".
  1. APresent perfect
  2. BPast perfect
  3. CPresent continuous
  4. DSimple present
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Concept: has/have + V3 = present perfect.

  1. Verb: 'has matured' = has + V3.
  2. Past perfect needs 'had matured'; present continuous 'is maturing'; simple present 'matures'.

Trick: has/have + V3 → present perfect; had + V3 → past perfect.

Answer: (A) Present perfect

अवधारणा: has/have + V3 = present perfect tense।

  1. क्रिया: 'has matured' = has + V3।
  2. past perfect में 'had', present continuous में 'is maturing' होता।

ट्रिक: has/have + V3 → present perfect; had + V3 → past perfect।

उत्तर: (A) Present perfect

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageTense – present perfectSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Directions (Qs. 20-24): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The history of written communication has been a fascinating progression from ancient inscriptions to digital typography. Early civilizations depended on labor-intensive methods like clay tablets and papyrus scrolls, which, while durable, restricted the spread of knowledge to a privileged few. The invention of the movable type printing press in the 15th century, introduced by Johannes Gutenberg, marked a revolutionary epoch, enabling the mass production of books through mechanical reproduction. This breakthrough was eventually followed by lithography, which utilized chemical processes to print images and text with greater speed, though often requiring bulky equipment. The 20th century saw the emergence of phototypesetting, valued for its precision and flexibility. However, the most profound shift occurred with the arrival of digital publishing. Digital technologies merged high-speed output with relatively low costs, transforming personal, educational, and professional document creation.

Contemporary advancements have moved beyond static text. Interactive digital platforms integrate with global networks, facilitating real-time editing, multimedia embedding, and collaborative writing. These innovations not only democratize information access but also reshape how narratives are constructed and consumed.

From the scratch of a reed stylus to the instant update of a cloud-based document, writing has matured into a synthesis of art, technology, and connectivity-an essential element of modern society.
Q847.
The word "epoch" most nearly means:
  1. ADisaster
  2. BEra
  3. CMachine
  4. DDecline
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Concept: Epoch = a notable period of time in history.

  1. Passage: the printing press began 'a revolutionary epoch' – a new age.
  2. Era = a long, distinct period – same meaning.
  3. Disaster, Machine, Decline do not mean a period.

Yaad rakhein: Epoch-making = so important that it starts a new age.

Answer: (B) Era

अवधारणा: Epoch = इतिहास का कोई विशेष काल/युग।

  1. गद्यांश: printing press से 'a revolutionary epoch' – नया युग शुरू हुआ।
  2. Era = युग – समान अर्थ।

याद रखें: Epoch-making = युगांतरकारी (नया युग शुरू करने वाला)।

उत्तर: (B) Era

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVocabulary – epochSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Directions (Qs. 20-24): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The history of written communication has been a fascinating progression from ancient inscriptions to digital typography. Early civilizations depended on labor-intensive methods like clay tablets and papyrus scrolls, which, while durable, restricted the spread of knowledge to a privileged few. The invention of the movable type printing press in the 15th century, introduced by Johannes Gutenberg, marked a revolutionary epoch, enabling the mass production of books through mechanical reproduction. This breakthrough was eventually followed by lithography, which utilized chemical processes to print images and text with greater speed, though often requiring bulky equipment. The 20th century saw the emergence of phototypesetting, valued for its precision and flexibility. However, the most profound shift occurred with the arrival of digital publishing. Digital technologies merged high-speed output with relatively low costs, transforming personal, educational, and professional document creation.

Contemporary advancements have moved beyond static text. Interactive digital platforms integrate with global networks, facilitating real-time editing, multimedia embedding, and collaborative writing. These innovations not only democratize information access but also reshape how narratives are constructed and consumed.

From the scratch of a reed stylus to the instant update of a cloud-based document, writing has matured into a synthesis of art, technology, and connectivity-an essential element of modern society.
Q848.
The word 'democratize" in the passage means:
  1. ATo restrict strictly
  2. BTo make accessible to everyone
  3. CTo vote efficiently
  4. DTo print slowly
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Concept: Democratize = make something available to all people.

  1. Earlier, knowledge was limited to 'a privileged few'.
  2. Digital platforms 'democratize information access' → open it to everyone.
  3. Option A is the opposite; C and D are unrelated.

Trick: Demo = people – so the meaning must involve 'everyone'.

Answer: (B) To make accessible to everyone

अवधारणा: Democratize = किसी चीज़ को सभी के लिए सुलभ बनाना।

  1. पहले ज्ञान केवल 'privileged few' तक सीमित था।
  2. Digital platforms ने सूचना सबके लिए खोल दी।

ट्रिक: Demo = लोग; इसलिए अर्थ में 'सभी लोग' होना चाहिए।

उत्तर: (B) To make accessible to everyone

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVocabulary – democratizeSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Directions (Qs. 20-24): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The history of written communication has been a fascinating progression from ancient inscriptions to digital typography. Early civilizations depended on labor-intensive methods like clay tablets and papyrus scrolls, which, while durable, restricted the spread of knowledge to a privileged few. The invention of the movable type printing press in the 15th century, introduced by Johannes Gutenberg, marked a revolutionary epoch, enabling the mass production of books through mechanical reproduction. This breakthrough was eventually followed by lithography, which utilized chemical processes to print images and text with greater speed, though often requiring bulky equipment. The 20th century saw the emergence of phototypesetting, valued for its precision and flexibility. However, the most profound shift occurred with the arrival of digital publishing. Digital technologies merged high-speed output with relatively low costs, transforming personal, educational, and professional document creation.

Contemporary advancements have moved beyond static text. Interactive digital platforms integrate with global networks, facilitating real-time editing, multimedia embedding, and collaborative writing. These innovations not only democratize information access but also reshape how narratives are constructed and consumed.

From the scratch of a reed stylus to the instant update of a cloud-based document, writing has matured into a synthesis of art, technology, and connectivity-an essential element of modern society.
Q849.
According to the passage, which innovation merged high-speed output with relatively low costs?
  1. AClay tablets
  2. BMovable type press
  3. CLithography
  4. DDigital publishing
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Concept: Detail questions are answered from the exact line in the passage.

  1. The passage credits digital technologies with combining fast output and low cost.
  2. It comes right after the mention of the arrival of digital publishing.
  3. Clay tablets were slow; lithography needed bulky equipment.

Trick: Scan for the key words 'high-speed' and 'low costs' – the nearby noun is the answer.

Answer: (D) Digital publishing

अवधारणा: तथ्य वाले प्रश्न का उत्तर गद्यांश की सही पंक्ति से मिलता है।

  1. गद्यांश के अनुसार तेज़ उत्पादन और कम लागत को digital तकनीक ने साथ जोड़ा।
  2. यह digital publishing के आगमन के तुरंत बाद लिखा है।

ट्रिक: 'high-speed' और 'low costs' शब्द खोजें – पास का नाम ही उत्तर है।

उत्तर: (D) Digital publishing

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageRC – fact from passageSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q850.
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
The reporter tried to ____ a response regarding the ____ activities allegedly carried out by the firm.
  1. Aillicit, elicit
  2. Belicit, illicit
  3. Cimminent, eminent
  4. Deminent, imminent
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Concept: Elicit (verb) = draw out; illicit (adjective) = illegal.

  1. Blank 1 after 'tried to' needs a verb → elicit a response.
  2. Blank 2 before 'activities' needs an adjective → illicit activities.
  3. Eminent (famous) / imminent (about to happen) do not fit.

Trick: Elicit = Extract; Illicit = Illegal.

Answer: (B) elicit, illicit

अवधारणा: Elicit (verb) = निकलवाना/प्राप्त करना; illicit (adjective) = अवैध।

  1. 'tried to' के बाद verb चाहिए → elicit a response।
  2. 'activities' से पहले adjective चाहिए → illicit activities।
  3. eminent (प्रसिद्ध) / imminent (निकट आने वाला) अर्थ में नहीं बैठते।

ट्रिक: Elicit = Extract (निकालना); Illicit = Illegal (अवैध)।

उत्तर: (B) elicit, illicit

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageConfusable words – elicit / illicitSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 3
Q851.
Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?
  1. ANeither of the boys are misbehaving.
  2. BEveryone is deeply concerned about the deteriorating air quality.
  3. CMany a man has sacrificed for the safety of this nation.
  4. DThe number of emigrants has reduced significantly.
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Concept: 'Neither of + plural noun' takes a singular verb.

  1. Sentence (A) uses 'are' after 'Neither of the boys' – wrong; it should be 'Neither of the boys is misbehaving'.
  2. (B) 'Everyone is' ✔ – indefinite pronoun is singular. (C) 'Many a man has' ✔ – always singular. (D) 'The number of … has' ✔ – head word 'number' is singular.
  3. So (A) is the incorrect sentence.

Trick: Neither / Either / Each / Every / Many a / The number of → singular verb; 'A number of' → plural verb.

Answer: (A) Neither of the boys are misbehaving.

अवधारणा: 'Neither of + plural noun' के साथ singular verb आता है।

  1. (A) में 'Neither of the boys' के बाद 'are' गलत है; सही: 'Neither of the boys is misbehaving'.
  2. (B) Everyone is ✔, (C) Many a man has ✔, (D) The number of … has ✔ – तीनों में singular कर्ता के साथ singular verb है।
  3. इसलिए (A) व्याकरण की दृष्टि से गलत वाक्य है।

ट्रिक: Neither/Either/Each/Every/Many a/The number of → singular verb; 'A number of' → plural verb.

उत्तर: (A) Neither of the boys are misbehaving.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSubject–verb agreement: 'Neither of'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q852.
Spot the error in the given sentence. "The manager, as well as the employees, are responsible for the project's success."
  1. AThe manager
  2. Bas well as his team
  3. Care responsible
  4. Dfor the project's success
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Concept: With 'A as well as B', the verb agrees with the first subject A.

  1. Main subject = 'The manager' (singular); 'as well as the employees' is only extra information.
  2. So the verb must be singular: 'is responsible', not 'are responsible'.
  3. Corrected part: '… is responsible …' (singular verb for 'The manager').

Trick: Cover the words between the commas with your finger – 'The manager … are' instantly sounds wrong.

Answer: (C) are responsible

अवधारणा: 'A as well as B' में verb पहले कर्ता A के अनुसार होता है।

  1. मुख्य कर्ता 'The manager' (एकवचन) है; 'as well as the employees' केवल अतिरिक्त जानकारी है।
  2. इसलिए 'are responsible' की जगह 'is responsible' होगा।
  3. सही वाक्य: The manager, as well as the employees, is responsible …

ट्रिक: commas के बीच का भाग हटा कर पढ़ें – 'The manager … are' तुरंत गलत लगेगा। यही नियम along with, together with, besides पर भी लागू है।

उत्तर: (C) are responsible

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – 'as well as'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q853.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction: She managed to complete the difficult task ____ having very little experience.
  1. Afor
  2. Bdespite
  3. Cif
  4. Dinstead
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Concept: 'Despite' shows contrast and is followed by a noun or -ing form.

  1. Little experience vs. completing a difficult task → contrast is needed.
  2. 'Despite having…' fits (despite + V-ing). 'For' = reason, 'if' = condition, 'instead' = replacement – none shows contrast.

Yaad rakhein: Despite = In spite of. Never write 'despite of'.

Answer: (B) despite

अवधारणा: 'Despite' विरोध दर्शाता है और इसके बाद noun या -ing form आता है।

  1. कम अनुभव फिर भी कठिन काम पूरा किया → विरोध का भाव चाहिए।
  2. 'despite having…' सही बैठता है। for = कारण, if = शर्त, instead = बदले में – कोई विरोध नहीं दिखाता।

याद रखें: Despite = In spite of; 'despite of' लिखना गलत है।

उत्तर: (B) despite

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePreposition of contrast – despiteSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q854.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: ENIGMATIC
  1. AClear
  2. BMysterious
  3. CObvious
  4. DSimple
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Concept: Enigmatic = puzzling, hard to understand (from 'enigma' = riddle).

  1. Mysterious = difficult to explain → same meaning.
  2. Clear, Obvious, Simple all mean easy to understand → opposites.

Trick: Three options (clear/obvious/simple) mean the same thing – the odd one out is usually the answer.

Answer: (B) Mysterious

अवधारणा: Enigmatic = रहस्यमय, जिसे समझना कठिन हो ('enigma' = पहेली)।

  1. Mysterious = रहस्यपूर्ण → समान अर्थ।
  2. Clear, Obvious, Simple = स्पष्ट/आसान → विपरीत अर्थ।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक जैसे अर्थ वाले हों तो अलग वाला प्रायः उत्तर होता है।

उत्तर: (B) Mysterious

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – EnigmaticSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q855.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: ESCHATOLOGICAL
  1. AImaginary
  2. BBiographical
  3. CApocalyptical
  4. DWordy
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Concept: Eschatological = related to the end of the world / final events (eschatology = study of last things).

  1. Apocalyptical = relating to the destruction/end of the world → matches.
  2. Imaginary = unreal; Biographical = about someone's life; Wordy = too many words → unrelated.

Yaad rakhein: 'Eschatos' (Greek) = last; Apocalypse = end-of-world event.

Answer: (C) Apocalyptical

अवधारणा: Eschatological = संसार के अंत / अंतिम घटनाओं से संबंधित।

  1. Apocalyptical = प्रलय या दुनिया के अंत से जुड़ा → समान अर्थ।
  2. Imaginary = काल्पनिक, Biographical = जीवनी संबंधी, Wordy = अधिक शब्दों वाला → असंबंधित।

याद रखें: 'Eschatos' (ग्रीक) = अंतिम; Apocalypse = प्रलय।

उत्तर: (C) Apocalyptical

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – EschatologicalSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q856.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. ACommisionaire
  2. BCommissionare
  3. CCommissionaire
  4. DComissionaire
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Concept: Commissionaire (a uniformed doorman/attendant) = commission + -aire.

  1. Keep 'commission' intact: double m, double s.
  2. Ending is -aire (French), not -are.
  3. Commisionaire (one s), Commissionare (-are), Comissionaire (one m) are wrong.

Trick: Write the base word 'commission' first, then just add 'aire'.

Answer: (C) Commissionaire

अवधारणा: Commissionaire (वर्दीधारी द्वारपाल) = commission + -aire।

  1. 'commission' पूरा रखें: दो m, दो s।
  2. अंत में -aire आता है, -are नहीं।
  3. बाकी विकल्पों में एक m/s या -are की गलती है।

ट्रिक: पहले मूल शब्द 'commission' लिखें, फिर 'aire' जोड़ें।

उत्तर: (C) Commissionaire

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – CommissionaireSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q857.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: All at sea
  1. AFeeling perfectly calm and relaxed
  2. BCompletely confused and disoriented
  3. CEngaged in a long sea voyage
  4. DHaving a clear understanding of the situation
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Concept: All at sea = completely confused, not knowing what to do.

  1. Like a sailor lost in open water with no direction.
  2. Example: In the new office, Ravi was all at sea for a week.
  3. Calm, sea voyage and clear understanding are literal/opposite traps.

Trick: Idioms are almost never literal – drop the option that repeats the actual words ('sea voyage').

Answer: (B) Completely confused and disoriented

अवधारणा: All at sea = पूरी तरह उलझन में / दिशाहीन होना।

  1. जैसे समुद्र में दिशा खो चुका नाविक।
  2. उदाहरण: In the new office, Ravi was all at sea for a week.
  3. शांत रहना, समुद्री यात्रा, स्पष्ट समझ – ये शाब्दिक या विपरीत विकल्प हैं।

ट्रिक: मुहावरे का अर्थ शाब्दिक नहीं होता – 'sea voyage' जैसे विकल्प हटा दें।

उत्तर: (B) Completely confused and disoriented

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIdiom – All at seaSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q858.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Keep it under your hat
  1. ATo wear a hat indoors
  2. BTo maintain a sense of mystery
  3. CTo keep something secret
  4. DTo hide something literally beneath a hat Cloze Test :
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Concept: Keep it under your hat = keep something secret.

  1. Example: The surprise party is tomorrow – keep it under your hat.
  2. Wearing/hiding under a hat are literal traps; 'sense of mystery' is not the same as keeping a secret.

Yaad rakhein: Similar idioms: 'keep mum', 'between you and me' – all about secrecy.

Answer: (C) To keep something secret

अवधारणा: Keep it under your hat = बात को गुप्त रखना।

  1. उदाहरण: The surprise party is tomorrow – keep it under your hat.
  2. टोपी पहनना/टोपी के नीचे छिपाना शाब्दिक जाल हैं; 'रहस्य बनाए रखना' का अर्थ भेद छिपाना नहीं है।

याद रखें: समान मुहावरे: 'keep mum', 'between you and me' – सब गोपनीयता से जुड़े।

उत्तर: (C) To keep something secret

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIdiom – Keep it under your hatSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 9-13): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The old theatre stood quietly at the end of the street, its faded posters and worn

steps hinting at stories long forgotten. Inside, the dim lights cast a warm glow over rows of velvet seats, and the atmosphere felt strangely (9) ____as though the walls themselves remembered countless performances. As the curtain slowly rose, the silence in the hall became almost (10) ____ broken only by the soft rustle of anticipation. The actors moved with careful precision, their expressions (11) ____ even without words, conveying emotion through the slightest gesture. The script, though written decades ago, felt remarkably (12) ____ touching themes that still resonated with the audience. By the final scene, it was clear that great art does not fade with time; it remains deeply (13) ____ and capable of moving hearts across generations.
Q859.
  1. Alifeless
  2. Bnostalgic
  3. Cchaotic
  4. Dhostile
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Concept: Pick the adjective that matches the clue after the blank.

  1. Clue: 'as though the walls themselves remembered countless performances' → a feeling of fond memory of the past.
  2. Nostalgic = longing for the past ✔. Lifeless/hostile clash with the 'warm glow'; chaotic clashes with the quiet theatre.

Trick: In cloze tests, read till the next comma/full stop – the clue usually sits right after the blank.

Answer: (B) nostalgic

अवधारणा: रिक्त स्थान के बाद दिए संकेत से विशेषण चुनें।

  1. संकेत: 'मानो दीवारों को अनगिनत प्रदर्शन याद हों' → पुरानी यादों का भाव।
  2. Nostalgic = अतीत की मधुर याद ✔। lifeless/hostile 'warm glow' से मेल नहीं खाते; chaotic शांत थिएटर के विपरीत है।

ट्रिक: क्लोज़ टेस्ट में अगले comma/full stop तक पढ़ें – संकेत वहीं मिलता है।

उत्तर: (B) nostalgic

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageCloze test – nostalgicSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Directions (Qs. 9-13): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The old theatre stood quietly at the end of the street, its faded posters and worn

steps hinting at stories long forgotten. Inside, the dim lights cast a warm glow over rows of velvet seats, and the atmosphere felt strangely (9) ____as though the walls themselves remembered countless performances. As the curtain slowly rose, the silence in the hall became almost (10) ____ broken only by the soft rustle of anticipation. The actors moved with careful precision, their expressions (11) ____ even without words, conveying emotion through the slightest gesture. The script, though written decades ago, felt remarkably (12) ____ touching themes that still resonated with the audience. By the final scene, it was clear that great art does not fade with time; it remains deeply (13) ____ and capable of moving hearts across generations.
Q860.
  1. Adistracting
  2. Bcomfortable
  3. Cheavy
  4. Dordinary
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Concept: Collocation: a deep, intense silence is called a 'heavy silence'.

  1. The silence was 'broken only by the soft rustle' → it was very thick and complete.
  2. Heavy ✔. Distracting, comfortable, ordinary do not explain why a faint rustle stands out.

Trick: Learn common pairs: heavy silence, heavy rain, heavy traffic.

Answer: (C) heavy

अवधारणा: Collocation: गहरी, घनी चुप्पी को 'heavy silence' कहते हैं।

  1. चुप्पी केवल हल्की सरसराहट से टूटी → बहुत गहरी शांति थी।
  2. Heavy ✔। distracting, comfortable, ordinary इस भाव को नहीं दर्शाते।

ट्रिक: सामान्य जोड़े याद करें: heavy silence, heavy rain, heavy traffic।

उत्तर: (C) heavy

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageCloze test – heavy silenceSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2