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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.
Q861.
  1. Asubtle
  2. Bvague
  3. Cmechanical
  4. Dconfusing
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Concept: The blank must suit emotions shown 'through the slightest gesture'.

  1. Subtle = delicate, fine, not obvious → matches 'slightest gesture' ✔.
  2. Vague, mechanical, confusing are negative – they would mean the acting failed, but the passage praises it.

Trick: Match tone: a praising passage needs a positive word – eliminate negative options.

Answer: (A) subtle

अवधारणा: रिक्त स्थान 'सबसे छोटे हाव-भाव' से भाव व्यक्त करने के अनुकूल होना चाहिए।

  1. Subtle = सूक्ष्म, बारीक → 'slightest gesture' से मेल ✔।
  2. Vague, mechanical, confusing नकारात्मक हैं, जबकि अनुच्छेद अभिनय की प्रशंसा कर रहा है।

ट्रिक: अनुच्छेद का स्वर सकारात्मक है, तो नकारात्मक शब्द हटा दें।

उत्तर: (A) subtle

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageCloze test – subtleSSC 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.
Q862.
  1. Aoutdated
  2. Btimeless
  3. Ctemporary
  4. Dtrivial
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Concept: 'Though' signals contrast: old script, yet still relevant.

  1. Written decades ago ↔ themes 'still resonated' → the script never ages.
  2. Timeless ✔. Outdated, temporary, trivial would agree with 'old', destroying the contrast.

Trick: Though/although/yet = contrast → the answer is the opposite of the earlier idea.

Answer: (B) timeless

अवधारणा: 'Though' विरोध दिखाता है: पुरानी पटकथा, फिर भी प्रासंगिक।

  1. दशकों पहले लिखी ↔ आज भी दर्शकों को छूती है → समय का असर नहीं।
  2. Timeless (कालजयी) ✔। outdated, temporary, trivial विरोध के भाव को खत्म कर देते हैं।

ट्रिक: Though/although/yet = विरोध → उत्तर पहले वाले भाव का उल्टा होगा।

उत्तर: (B) timeless

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageCloze test – timelessSSC 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.
Q863.
  1. Aforgettable
  2. Birrelevant
  3. Cpowerful
  4. Dfragile
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Concept: The blank must fit art that 'does not fade' and moves hearts across generations.

  1. Powerful = having strong effect/influence ✔.
  2. Forgettable, irrelevant, fragile all contradict lasting impact.

Trick: Words joined by 'and' carry the same tone: '___ and capable of moving hearts' → positive, strong word.

Answer: (C) powerful

अवधारणा: रिक्त स्थान ऐसी कला के लिए है जो समय के साथ फीकी नहीं पड़ती।

  1. Powerful = प्रभावशाली ✔।
  2. Forgettable, irrelevant, fragile – सब स्थायी प्रभाव के विपरीत हैं।

ट्रिक: 'and' से जुड़े शब्द एक ही भाव के होते हैं: '___ and capable of moving hearts' → सशक्त, सकारात्मक शब्द।

उत्तर: (C) powerful

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageCloze test – powerfulSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q864.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: TRANSIENT
  1. APermanent
  2. BFleeting
  3. CEphemeral
  4. DBrief
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Concept: Transient = lasting for a short time.

  1. Fleeting, Ephemeral, Brief = short-lived → synonyms, not antonyms.
  2. Permanent = lasting forever → opposite ✔.

Trick: When three options are synonyms of each other, the fourth one is the antonym.

Answer: (A) Permanent

अवधारणा: Transient = क्षणिक, थोड़े समय तक रहने वाला।

  1. Fleeting, Ephemeral, Brief = क्षणिक → समानार्थी हैं।
  2. Permanent = स्थायी → विलोम ✔।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प आपस में समानार्थी हों तो चौथा विलोम होता है।

उत्तर: (A) Permanent

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – TransientSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q865.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who treats emotional and mental problems through talking and discussion, but is not a medical doctor.
  1. AClinician
  2. BAlienist
  3. CPsychotherapist
  4. DSavant
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Concept: Two conditions: treats mental/emotional problems by talking + not a medical doctor.

  1. Psychotherapist = treats through talk therapy, need not be a doctor ✔.
  2. Clinician = medical practitioner; Alienist = old word for psychiatrist (a doctor); Savant = very learned person.

Yaad rakhein: Psychiatrist = medical doctor (can prescribe medicines); Psychotherapist/Psychologist = talk-based therapy.

Answer: (C) Psychotherapist

अवधारणा: दो शर्तें: मानसिक/भावनात्मक समस्या का बातचीत से इलाज + डॉक्टर नहीं।

  1. Psychotherapist = बातचीत द्वारा उपचार करने वाला ✔।
  2. Clinician = चिकित्सक; Alienist = मनोरोग डॉक्टर का पुराना नाम; Savant = विद्वान।

याद रखें: Psychiatrist = डॉक्टर (दवा दे सकता है); Psychotherapist = बातचीत से उपचार।

उत्तर: (C) Psychotherapist

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageOne-word substitution – PsychotherapistSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q866.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Fiasco
  1. ABreakdown
  2. BTriumph
  3. CSetback
  4. DBlunder
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Concept: Fiasco = a complete, embarrassing failure.

  1. Breakdown, Setback, Blunder = kinds of failure → similar meaning.
  2. Triumph = great success → opposite ✔.

Trick: Look for the only positive word among negative ones.

Answer: (B) Triumph

अवधारणा: Fiasco = पूर्ण और शर्मनाक विफलता।

  1. Breakdown, Setback, Blunder = विफलता/गलती → समान भाव।
  2. Triumph = बड़ी जीत → विलोम ✔।

ट्रिक: नकारात्मक शब्दों के बीच अकेला सकारात्मक शब्द ही विलोम होगा।

उत्तर: (B) Triumph

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – FiascoSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q867.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who lives alone and apart from the rest of society, especially for religious reasons.
  1. AHermit
  2. BGregarious
  3. CSocialite
  4. DExtrovert
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Concept: A person living alone, away from society, often for religious reasons = Hermit.

  1. Hermit = recluse/ascetic ✔.
  2. Gregarious and Extrovert = fond of company; Socialite = active in high society → opposites.

Yaad rakhein: Related words: Recluse (lives alone), Ascetic (gives up comforts), Anchorite (religious recluse).

Answer: (A) Hermit

अवधारणा: समाज से दूर, अकेले, प्रायः धार्मिक कारणों से रहने वाला = Hermit (संन्यासी/वैरागी)।

  1. Hermit ✔।
  2. Gregarious, Extrovert = मिलनसार; Socialite = उच्च समाज में सक्रिय → विपरीत।

याद रखें: संबंधित शब्द: Recluse (एकांतवासी), Ascetic (तपस्वी), Anchorite (धार्मिक एकांतवासी)।

उत्तर: (A) Hermit

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageOne-word substitution – HermitSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q868.
Which sentence contains a misspelled word?
  1. AThe omnipresence of technology shapes daily life.
  2. BThe omnipresence of cameras affects public behaviour.
  3. CThe story shows the omnipresense of fear.
  4. DHe sensed the omnipresence of authority.
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Concept: Omnipresence = omni (all) + presence; 'presence' ends in -ence.

  1. (A), (B), (D) write 'omnipresence' ✔.
  2. (C) writes 'omnipresense' ✘ – should be 'omnipresence'.

Trick: Noun from an -ent adjective ends in -ence: present → presence, absent → absence.

Answer: (C) The story shows the omnipresense of fear.

अवधारणा: Omnipresence = omni (सर्व) + presence; 'presence' का अंत -ence से होता है।

  1. (A), (B), (D) में 'omnipresence' सही है।
  2. (C) में 'omnipresense' गलत है।

ट्रिक: -ent वाले विशेषण से बनी संज्ञा -ence पर खत्म होती है: present → presence, absent → absence।

उत्तर: (C) The story shows the omnipresense of fear.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – OmnipresenceSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q869.
Which sentence contains a misspelled word?
  1. AAfter repeated failures, he sank into deep despondence.
  2. BHer face reflected quiet dispondense at the news.
  3. CThe team played with visible despondence after the loss.
  4. DThe letter was written in a tone of despondence.
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Concept: Correct noun: despondence (from despondent = very sad, hopeless).

  1. Starts with des-, ends with -ence.
  2. (B) 'dispondense' has two errors: dis- and -ense. Others are correct.

Trick: despondent → despondence (just change -t to -ce).

Answer: (B) Her face reflected quiet dispondense at the news.

अवधारणा: सही संज्ञा: despondence (despondent = अत्यंत निराश)।

  1. शुरुआत des- से, अंत -ence से।
  2. (B) 'dispondense' में दो गलतियाँ: dis- और -ense। बाकी सही हैं।

ट्रिक: despondent → despondence (-t को -ce कर दें)।

उत्तर: (B) Her face reflected quiet dispondense at the news.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – DespondenceSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q870.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence: The children are drawing colourful pictures.
  1. AColourful pictures are drawn by the children.
  2. BColourful pictures were drawn by the children.
  3. CColourful pictures are being drawn by the children.
  4. DColourful pictures have been drawn by the children.
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Concept: Present continuous passive: is/am/are + being + V3.

  1. 'are drawing' → 'are being drawn'.
  2. Object 'colourful pictures' becomes the subject; 'by the children' at the end.
  3. (A) misses 'being', (B) is past, (D) is present perfect.

Trick: Continuous active (-ing) → passive must contain 'being'.

Answer: (C) Colourful pictures are being drawn by the children.

अवधारणा: Present continuous का passive: is/am/are + being + V3।

  1. 'are drawing' → 'are being drawn'।
  2. Object 'colourful pictures' कर्ता बनता है; अंत में 'by the children'।
  3. (A) में 'being' नहीं, (B) past tense, (D) present perfect है।

ट्रिक: Active में -ing (continuous) हो तो passive में 'being' अवश्य होगा।

उत्तर: (C) Colourful pictures are being drawn by the children.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePassive voice – present continuousSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q871.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence: The meticulous editor, who possesses an unparalleled eye for detail, is proofreading the final manuscript.
  1. AThe final manuscript is proofread by the meticulous editor, who possesses an unparalleled eye for detail.
  2. BThe final manuscript is being proofread by the meticulous editor, who possesses an unparalleled eye for detail.
  3. CThe final manuscript was being proofread by the meticulous editor.
  4. DThe final manuscript has been proofread by the meticulous editor.
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Concept: is + V-ing → is being + V3; the descriptive clause stays with its noun.

  1. 'is proofreading' → 'is being proofread'.
  2. The 'who…' clause belongs to the editor – keep it right after 'by the meticulous editor'.
  3. (A) lacks 'being'; (C) changes tense to past; (D) changes tense and drops the clause.

Trick: Check two things only: correct tense ('is being') + no information lost.

Answer: (B) The final manuscript is being proofread by the meticulous editor, who possesses an unparalleled eye for detail.

अवधारणा: is + V-ing → is being + V3; वर्णनात्मक clause अपनी संज्ञा के साथ रहता है।

  1. 'is proofreading' → 'is being proofread'।
  2. 'who possesses …' clause editor का वर्णन है, इसलिए 'by the meticulous editor' के बाद आएगा।
  3. (A) में 'being' नहीं; (C) past tense; (D) tense बदला और clause हटाया।

ट्रिक: केवल दो चीज़ें जाँचें: सही tense ('is being') + कोई जानकारी न छूटे।

उत्तर: (B) The final manuscript is being proofread by the meticulous editor, who possesses an unparalleled eye for detail.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePassive voice – present continuous (long sentence)SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q872.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice. The manager informed the employees that they had to submit that detailed report by the end of the month, as it was essential for evaluating their overall performance.
  1. A"You are required to submit the detailed report by the end of this month, as it is essential for evaluating your overall performance," the manager said to the employees.
  2. B"You were required to submit the detailed report by the end of the month, as it was essential for evaluating your overall performance," the manager said to the employees.
  3. C"You must submit this detailed report by the end of the month, as it is essential for evaluating your overall performance," the manager said to the employees.
  4. D"You must submit that detailed report by the end of the previous month, as it is essential for evaluating your overall performance," the manager said to the employees.
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Concept: Reverse the backshift: had to → must, that → this, was → is, their → your.

  1. 'informed the employees' → said to the employees, words in inverted commas.
  2. 'they had to submit that report' → 'You must submit this detailed report'.
  3. 'it was essential … their performance' → 'it is essential … your performance'; 'the end of the month' stays.
  4. (A) adds 'this month'; (B) keeps past tense; (D) keeps 'that' and adds 'previous month'.

Trick: Direct speech = present-tense, first/second-person words; any option still in past tense is out.

Answer: (C)"You must submit this detailed report by the end of the month, as it is essential for evaluating your overall performance," the manager said to the employees.

अवधारणा: Backshift उलटें: had to → must, that → this, was → is, their → your।

  1. 'informed the employees' → said to the employees, शब्द उद्धरण चिह्नों में।
  2. 'they had to submit that report' → 'You must submit this detailed report'।
  3. 'it was essential … their' → 'it is essential … your'; 'the end of the month' वैसा ही रहेगा।
  4. (A) 'this month' जोड़ता है; (B) past tense रखता है; (D) 'that' व 'previous month' रखता है।

ट्रिक: Direct speech में वक्ता के मूल (present tense) शब्द होते हैं – past tense वाला विकल्प तुरंत हटाएँ।

उत्तर: (C)"You must submit this detailed report by the end of the month, …" the manager said to the employees.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIndirect to direct speech – obligationSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q873.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice. The principal informed the students that their consistent efforts had been appreciated and that they would receive certificates at the end of the academic year, as a recognition of their commitment.
  1. A"Your consistent efforts have been appreciated and you will receive certificates at the end of the academic year, as a recognition of your commitment," the principal said to the students.
  2. B"Your consistent efforts were appreciated and you would receive certificates at the end of the academic year, as a recognition of your commitment," the principal said to the students.
  3. C"Their consistent efforts had been appreciated and they will receive certificates at the end of the academic year, as a recognition of your commitment," the principal said to the students.
  4. D"Your consistent efforts had been appreciated and you would receive certificates at the end of the academic year, as a recognition of your commitment," the principal said to the students.
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Concept: Undo the backshift: had been → have been, would → will, their/they → your/you.

  1. 'their consistent efforts had been appreciated' → 'Your consistent efforts have been appreciated'.
  2. 'they would receive' → 'you will receive'.
  3. (B) and (D) keep past forms (were/had been, would); (C) keeps 'their/they'.

Trick: Only one option has both 'have been' and 'will' – pick it in seconds.

Answer: (A)"Your consistent efforts have been appreciated and you will receive certificates at the end of the academic year, as a recognition of your commitment," the principal said to the students.

अवधारणा: Backshift उलटें: had been → have been, would → will, their/they → your/you।

  1. 'their … had been appreciated' → 'Your … have been appreciated'।
  2. 'they would receive' → 'you will receive'।
  3. (B), (D) में past रूप (were/had been, would) हैं; (C) में 'their/they' बचा है।

ट्रिक: केवल एक विकल्प में 'have been' और 'will' दोनों हैं – वही उत्तर।

उत्तर: (A)"Your consistent efforts have been appreciated and you will receive certificates …" the principal said to the students.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIndirect to direct speech – tense reversalSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q874.
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably? During the slow ____ of the mountain, the team leader gave his ____ to continue the climb despite worsening weather conditions.
  1. Aexcept; accept
  2. Baccept; except
  3. Cassent; ascent
  4. Dascent; assent
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Concept: Ascent = upward climb; Assent = approval/agreement.

  1. 'slow ___ of the mountain' → ascent (climb).
  2. 'gave his ___ to continue' → assent (permission).
  3. Except/accept do not fit either blank.

Trick: ascent – 'sc' as in scale a mountain; assent – 'ss' as in say yes.

Answer: (D) ascent; assent

अवधारणा: Ascent = चढ़ाई; Assent = सहमति/स्वीकृति।

  1. 'slow ___ of the mountain' → ascent (चढ़ाई)।
  2. 'gave his ___ to continue' → assent (अनुमति)।
  3. except/accept किसी रिक्त स्थान में फिट नहीं होते।

ट्रिक: ascent – 'scale' (पहाड़ चढ़ना); assent – 'say yes' (हाँ कहना)।

उत्तर: (D) ascent; assent

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageHomophones – ascent / assentSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q875.
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably? The nation's ____ houses the government offices, while the ____ building stands at the centre of legislative activity.
  1. Acapitol, capital
  2. Bcapital, capitol
  3. Ccapital, capital
  4. Dcapitol, capitol
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Concept: Capital = city that is the seat of government; Capitol = building where the legislature meets.

  1. 'The nation's ___ houses the government offices' → capital (city).
  2. 'the ___ building … legislative activity' → capitol (building).

Trick: Capitol has an 'o' – like the dome on the building.

Answer: (B) capital, capitol

अवधारणा: Capital = राजधानी (शहर); Capitol = विधायिका का भवन।

  1. 'The nation's ___ houses the government offices' → capital (राजधानी)।
  2. 'the ___ building … legislative activity' → capitol (भवन)।

ट्रिक: Capitol में 'o' – भवन के गुंबद (dome) जैसा।

उत्तर: (B) capital, capitol

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageHomophones – capital / capitolSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 2
Q876.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The team of doctors, B. along with the intern, C . were treating the sick patient D . in the emergency room.
  1. AThe team of doctors
  2. Balong with the intern
  3. Cwere treating the sick patient
  4. Din the emergency room.
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Concept: A phrase like 'along with / as well as' does not change the number of the main subject.

  1. Main subject = The team (one unit) → singular verb.
  2. 'of doctors' and 'along with the intern' are only extra information.
  3. So 'were treating' ✗ → was treating ✓.

Trick: Cover the 'along with …' part with your finger and read again: 'The team … was treating'.

Answer: (C) were treating the sick patient

अवधारणा: 'along with / as well as' वाला हिस्सा subject की संख्या नहीं बदलता।

  1. असली subject = The team (एक इकाई) → singular verb चाहिए।
  2. 'of doctors' और 'along with the intern' सिर्फ़ अतिरिक्त जानकारी हैं।
  3. इसलिए 'were treating' ✗ → was treating ✓।

ट्रिक: 'along with …' वाला भाग हटाकर पढ़ें: 'The team … was treating' — गलती तुरंत दिखेगी।

उत्तर: (C) were treating the sick patient

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageCollective noun + 'along with'SSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 1
Q877.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. The bird flew B. so highly that C. it vanished into D. the blue sky.
  1. AThe bird flew
  2. Bso highly that
  3. Cit vanished into
  4. Dthe blue sky.
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Concept: 'High' (adverb) = at a great height; 'highly' = very much (abstract degree).

  1. The bird physically went up in the sky → literal height.
  2. So 'so highly that' ✗ → so high that ✓.
  3. 'Highly' fits phrases like highly educated, highly paid.

Trick: Can you measure it in metres? Use high. Is it praise/degree? Use highly.

Answer: (B) so highly that

अवधारणा: 'High' (adverb) = ऊँचाई पर; 'highly' = बहुत अधिक (भाव/मात्रा के लिए)।

  1. चिड़िया सच में आकाश में ऊँची उड़ी → भौतिक ऊँचाई।
  2. इसलिए 'so highly that' ✗ → so high that ✓।
  3. 'Highly' का प्रयोग: highly educated, highly paid आदि।

ट्रिक: मीटर में नापी जा सके तो high, तारीफ़/मात्रा हो तो highly।

उत्तर: (B) so highly that

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAdverb – high vs highlySSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 1
Q878.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
The builders adhered ____ safety standards while constructing the high tower.
  1. Aon
  2. Bfor
  3. Cto
  4. Dby
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Concept: Certain verbs always take a fixed preposition.

  1. Adhere to = follow / stick firmly to (rules, standards).
  2. 'adhere on / for / by' are not used in English.
  3. Sentence: The builders adhered to safety standards.

Trick: Adhere to, stick to, conform to, comply with — learn them as pairs.

Answer: (C) to

अवधारणा: कुछ verbs के साथ preposition तय (fixed) होता है।

  1. Adhere to = नियमों/मानकों का पालन करना, उनसे चिपके रहना।
  2. 'adhere on / for / by' अंग्रेज़ी में प्रयोग नहीं होते।
  3. वाक्य: The builders adhered to safety standards.

ट्रिक: Adhere to, stick to, conform to, comply with — जोड़ी में याद करें।

उत्तर: (C) to

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageFixed preposition – adhere toSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 1
Q879.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate verb:
He ____ his involvement in the crime only after facing pressure from the police.
  1. Adenies
  2. Bconfessed
  3. Crejects
  4. Dclaims
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Concept: Pick the verb that fits both meaning and tense of the sentence.

  1. 'only after facing pressure from the police' → he finally admitted his role.
  2. Confessed = admitted a crime; it is also past tense, matching the event.
  3. Denies/rejects/claims are present tense and give the opposite sense.

Trick: Police pressure → admission. Only one option is in the past tense too: confessed.

Answer: (B) confessed

अवधारणा: ऐसी क्रिया चुनें जो अर्थ और काल (tense) दोनों में सही बैठे।

  1. पुलिस के दबाव के बाद ही → उसने अपराध में अपनी भूमिका मान ली।
  2. Confessed = अपराध स्वीकार करना; यह past tense भी है।
  3. Denies/rejects/claims present tense हैं और उल्टा अर्थ देते हैं।

ट्रिक: दबाव → स्वीकारोक्ति; विकल्पों में अकेला past form भी 'confessed' है।

उत्तर: (B) confessed

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVerb choice – confessedSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 1
Q880.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Eloquent
  1. ASilent
  2. BFluent
  3. CHesitant
  4. DAwkward
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Concept: Eloquent = speaking or writing smoothly and effectively.

  1. Fluent = speaking easily and smoothly → closest meaning.
  2. Silent = no speech; Hesitant = pausing, unsure; Awkward = clumsy.

Yaad rakhein: Eloquence (noun) — an eloquent orator moves the audience with words.

Answer: (B) Fluent

अवधारणा: Eloquent = प्रभावशाली और धाराप्रवाह बोलने/लिखने वाला (वाक्पटु)।

  1. Fluent = धाराप्रवाह बोलने वाला → सबसे निकट अर्थ।
  2. Silent = चुप; Hesitant = हिचकिचाने वाला; Awkward = बेढंगा।

याद रखें: Eloquence (noun) = वाक्पटुता।

उत्तर: (B) Fluent

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – EloquentSSC CHSL 2025 · 18 Nov Shift 1