SSC Stenographer 13th Oct 2023 Shift 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frequent

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Feeble

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Glorious

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Nandita was seeking a good research area where she could prepare a good proposal for submission.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
They have been living from hand-to-mouth since they lost their property in that case.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Shalini exclaimed that the painting was enchanting.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The use of graphics helps in simplifying complicated concepts in subjects such as mathematics, biophysics, molecular biology and quantum mechanics.
B. Visual materials can also aid in the comprehension and elaboration of a learning segment.
C. Graphic images enhance students’ motivation and interest while also speeding up learning.
D. The internet provides students with a range of visual elements and does not limit them to a single individual's interpretation.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She sat amid a / rocking chair, listening to / some music and / reminiscing about the past

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
S1. Development should include both material and non-material aspects of human existence.
A. But such development depletes renewable resources and adversely affects environment.
B. In the West, development is totally money-oriented.
C. Only the development which meets the needs of the present generation without disabling the future generations can be called sustainable.
D. This kind of development is not sustainable.
S6. Sustainable development is a positive attitude towards socio-economic problems with a wide involvement of the people.

Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom.
Irene pulled a face when she heard that John was coming for the meeting.