English PYQ — Page 166

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC CGL • 2021

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Breakthrough

  2. SSC CGL • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. Spreading awareness about the rights of the consumers and the relief open to them in case…

  3. SSC GD • 2024

    Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. Your action has caused a lot of trouble and now everyone has to face the repercussions.

  4. SSC GD • 2024

    Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. Why is there fascination, dissection, and constant conversation whenever Beyoncé or any female celebrity changes her hair?

  5. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A leopard can't change his spots

  6. SSC CGL • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic about social, political and ethical subjects.

  7. SSC CGL • 2023

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. This will be most difficult of / the adjustments we have to make / because we have been used to / spending a lot on guests.

  8. SSC GD • 2021

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. I thanked my teacher for explaining me the lesson.

  9. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The data from the latest studies __ a sharp rise in global temperatures

  10. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The businessman agreed to grease the palm of the bank manager for a loan.

  11. SSC GD • 2021

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Collect

  12. SSC CGL • 2025

    What key democratic role does social media play, according to the passage?

  13. SSC CGL • 2024

    In the following sentence, four words are underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. I felt absolutely (A) fit at the summit. My mind was absolutely clear.(B) I didn’t feel tired, I felt exhelarated.(C) It was a very…

  14. SSC CHSL • 2023

    Choose the sentence that contains an error.

  15. SSC CGL • 2022

    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. The team is also collecting data on snow depth, weather, and wind speed. B. Chinese scientists are likely to be the only people to summit the world’s tallest…

  16. SSC CGL • 2019

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Couch potato

  17. SSC CGL • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. In times of difficulty, she preys for an oracle to guide her.

  18. SSC CGL • 2016

    In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. I shall go (A)/ by the (B)/ 3 o' clock's train. (C)…

  19. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Go the extra mile

  20. SSC CGL • 2023

    Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'fetish' in the given sentence. Shilpi has a fixed indifference and obsession towards problems in life.

  21. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Spoken or done without any previous thought or preparation

  22. SSC Selection Post • 2020

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. The school is organising a cultural event.

  23. SSC CGL • 2025

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She is confident to win the match.

  24. SSC GD • 2024

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. Mange is caused by a types of parasitic mite.

  25. SSC GD • 2019

    Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4.

  26. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Burn the midnight oil

  27. SSC CGL • 2025

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who insists on strict adherence to rules

  28. SSC CHSL • 2023

    Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Despondent

  29. SSC CGL • 2025

    According to the passage, what is a core reason why vague goals often fail?

  30. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. We had to move slowly through the narrow alley.

  31. SSC GD • 2024

    Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error’. My cousin’s watch is more elegant than your old watch.

  32. SSC GD • 2023

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My aunt Geeta, / is knowing / my friend Rudransh / very well.

  33. SSC CHSL • 2019

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. PROSPERITY

  34. SSC CHSL • 2023

    Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. The sage said, “Man proposes and God disposes.”

  35. SSC CPO • 2019

    Select the correctly spelt word.

  36. SSC CHSL • 2021

    In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. He part the grass at the place where he had seen the deer.

  37. SSC GD • 2019

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No Improvement’. The mobile companies changed their handsets last year, and by doing so they have managed to improve…

  38. SSC CGL • 2021

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Himank's health has __ ever since he has refused to get himself treated.

  39. SSC CHSL • 2022

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. At loggerheads

  40. SSC CGL • 2022

    Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Michael Holding, who P. 20 years, has finally drawn curtains on Q. commentary panel for more than R. was a member of the Sky Sports S. his stint behind the microphone

  41. SSC MTS • 2022

    Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. In the nineteenth century, many new ideas about education and learning were being emerged.

  42. SSC MTS • 2022

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that Indians have a/an __ protected fundamental right to privacy.

  43. SSC CPO • 2020

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sitting on a gold mine

  44. SSC CHSL • 2020

    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Movement of people or animals from one area to another

  45. SSC CHSL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence. Students who are capable of understanding and managing their ‘emotional intelligence’ do better at school in _____ to their peers who lack the ability.

  46. SSC MTS • 2022

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Miss Samantha is at the __ of her popularity.

  47. SSC CHSL • 2023

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He sang / beautifully but / the judges were / unimpress at the end.

  48. SSC CHSL • 2025

    Which sentence contains a misspelled word?

  49. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the most appropriate word segment that rectifies the bracketed and complete the given sentence meaningfully. (No sooner did we arrived) at the airport than we got busy with the luggage we were carrying.

  50. SSC CHSL • 2025

    Choose the option that is the most appropriate conversion of the following sentence into Direct Speech. He suggested that we revise the chapter thoroughly before the test.