SSC CHSL 30 Jan 2017 Evening Shift

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
After the votes were counted, the family ...............was for a Hawaiian vacation.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My mother opened the parcel without (worrying) to read the address on it.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to cut to the chase

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. She could not cope (by) the heavy workload.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The teacher will give you instructions.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The architecture
P-was designed to promote
Q-of the Internet
R-connectivity, not security

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It secured support from
P-government, a significant development in itself
Q-other sections of the
R-Opposition, and defeated the

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
curiosity killed the cat

Select the synonym of famished