English PYQ — Page 202

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Mr. Satterthwaite was shrewd enough to penetrate her meaning.

  2. SSC CGL • 2021

    The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. After entering the town, / go straight and then / take a sharpest turn / towards your left / to reach the mall.

  3. SSC Selection Post • 2024

    Identify the INCORRECT section of the given sentence. Four people / were / witnesses of / that event.

  4. SSC CHSL • 2021

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. ATTRACT

  5. SSC GD • 2019

    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. We must visit this ancient temple which are a hundred years old.

  6. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. He __ a heinous crime.

  7. SSC CHSL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. I had a broken bone in the hand which the doctor called a _____ and suggested immediate surgery.

  8. SSC CHSL • 2019

    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Something that cannot be avoided

  9. SSC CHSL • 2020

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Timers at traffic signals, that help motorists save fuel by switching off their engines while waiting, will soon be phased out due to technical _____.

  10. SSC MTS • 2022

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Simon had always been an ardent follower.

  11. SSC CGL • 2025

    Choose the correctly spelt word meaning of the theory that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.

  12. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  13. SSC CHSL • 2024

    Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment meaningfully. The city of Hyderabad is located (on the heart from Telangana).

  14. SSC CGL • 2025

    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The fact that dissenting opinions are stifled (1)/ without due institutional safeguards (2)/ reflect a worrying trend in democratic regression (3)/ observed across multiple levels of governance. (4)

  15. SSC CHSL • 2021

    Select the option which means the same as the group of words given. A person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a dance performance.

  16. SSC GD • 2024

    Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. She inspired us with a courage, a power, and a confidence in her and in our cause, which nothing could shake or daunt.

  17. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The waiters were quick to replenish their stock of food.

  18. SSC CGL • 2025

    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Each of the committee members (1)/ were obligated to disclose any potential conflict (2)/ regardless of how trivial it might appear (3)/ during the selection process. (4)

  19. SSC Selection Post • 2023

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word from the following sentence. Artificial My uncle, who is a native of Australia, is a logical thinker and says that natural and unnatural stones both look beautiful in gold jewellery.

  20. SSC CGL • 2022

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Remorse

  21. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is an absolutely __ man.

  22. SSC Selection Post • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Pixar’s feature-length releases, which consistently achieved __ commercial success, were lauded not only for their visual innovations but for their intelligent and emotional storytelling.

  23. SSC GD • 2025

    Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence. The deligent student studied hard for the exam, earning a well-deserved top score on the test.

  24. SSC CGL • 2024

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To have bigger fish to fry

  25. SSC CHSL • 2025

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice. He said that he had finished his work.

  26. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Callous

  27. SSC Selection Post • 2020

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. CALLOUS

  28. SSC GD • 2023

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The peon / was brought / a cup of / coffee for Naina.

  29. SSC Selection Post • 2020

    Select the word with the correct spelling.

  30. SSC GD • 2025

    Rectify the sentence by selecting the correctly spelt word from the options. Despite the insistence of her colleague, Sheela’s response to the request to collaborate on the project was laanguid.

  31. SSC CGL • 2025

    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: It was not until the second report (1)/ was leaked to the press (2)/ did the ministry issue (3)/ a formal clarification. (4)

  32. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped mountains.

  33. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Gautam __all the documents by the time his senior advocate reached the court.

  34. SSC Selection Post • 2023

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. Those were only crocodile tears.

  35. SSC CGL • 2019

    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Only natural dyes are used in Kalamkari and it involves several steps. B. There are two distinctive styles of Kalamkari in India. C. They are the Sri Kalahasti style…

  36. SSC CGL • 2023

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Keep someone at arm's length

  37. SSC CHSL • 2025

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: A person who studies birds

  38. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Many bosses at workplace consider their subordinate on equal planes.

  39. SSC Selection Post • 2020

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I cannot allow such a letter to be sent __ my signature.

  40. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Enraged

  41. SSC Selection Post • 2022

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The thief asked if he remembered the place where they had hidden their jewellery

  42. SSC GD • 2025

    Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. The company's policy on employee benefits is quite comprehensve.

  43. SSC GD • 2019

    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. As far the eye could reach, nothing could be seen except the ruined columns of an old building.

  44. SSC CHSL • 2025

    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: The art of beautiful handwriting.

  45. SSC GD • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The company experienced a significant drop in sales; consequently, it had to lay off several employees.

  46. SSC CGL • 2024

    Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The shareholders will elect him a director.

  47. SSC CHSL • 2021

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword

  48. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Proficient

  49. SSC Selection Post • 2022

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. He said, “I have got the prize”.

  50. SSC GD • 2023

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Lay hands on