English PYQ — Page 221
31,271 questions across SSC exams.
SSC GD • 2023
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the ball
SSC CHSL • 2024
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. Lewis was aggressive, ____ (normal), moody, and brilliantly clever.
SSC CGL • 2024
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A period of ten years
SSC CGL • 2025
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What renders the draft legislation particularly contentious is not its proposed realignment of fiscal powers per se, (1)/ but that it presumes, without empirical substantiation, (2)/ of a fiscal…
SSC CGL • 2025
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Rising to the occasion
SSC GD • 2023
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. He was curious to know his result.
SSC GD • 2025
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. She danced happy / on the stage / in the…
SSC Selection Post • 2024
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. The term 'germ'__ an army of tiny terrors, including viruses, fungi, parasites and bacteria. These pathogens all have the ability to __ from victim to victim, who is known as host. These look like…
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word. RETICENT
SSC CHSL • 2023
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Her determination impressed all of the other colleagues and inspires them to continue pursuing their dreams.
SSC CGL • 2019
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. We will rest for sometime when we will reach the top.
SSC GD • 2021
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, select ‘No error’ as your answer. The book must be / old for its cover / is…
SSC CGL • 2024
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Fallacy
SSC CHSL • 2021
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. RESPLENDENT
SSC CHSL • 2023
Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence. Meera is not qualified much but has the art of speaking.
SSC GD • 2021
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A dialogue is a __ between two or more people.
SSC CGL • 2024
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. It contains high levels of Vitamin A and D. B. Cod liver oil is thus used to treat arthritis. C. This supplement is made from the liver of cod fish. D…
SSC Selection Post • 2022
Select the wrongly spelt word.
SSC CGL • 2021
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
SSC CHSL • 2023
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. The doctors say that majority of the people who attended the fest are ill due to eating of adulterated food.
SSC Selection Post • 2022
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. I couldn't understand why he was so angry upon me.
SSC CHSL • 2023
Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. This was no strange sight / to the boy by that time, / for he had neither gun or spear.
SSC Selection Post • 2024
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Jargon
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
SSC CGL • 2024
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Tendency
SSC Selection Post • 2022
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An expert in writing by hand
SSC CHSL • 2025
Read the passage and answer the following question: In an era dominated by digital devices, regulating children's screen time has become an increasingly complex challenge for parents and educators alike. While screens have revolutionized the way information…
SSC CHSL • 2024
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
SSC CHSL • 2021
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. As far as he is __, he will love to attend the party.
SSC CGL • 2025
Select the correct ootuib: The discovery, ___ was unexpected, altered the trajectory of the entire study.
SSC CHSL • 2021
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I should have stopped them then and there. But it never even __ to me that I should.
SSC GD • 2025
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Spurious
SSC CHSL • 2024
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Skeptic
SSC GD • 2025
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Even though the project seemed overwhelming at first, we took it slowly and carefully and got it done in no time.
SSC CGL • 2025
What should come in the place of blank number (3)?
SSC CGL • 2023
Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. I was very excited about my new assignment. I sent the email without the required attachment. What have I done?
SSC CPO • 2022
Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. With two toddlers to handle and no house help at her disposal, Shilpa can never put her house in apple-pie order.
SSC Selection Post • 2022
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
SSC GD • 2025
Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence. The librarian helped him find the information in an obscure referance book.
SSC CGL • 2025
Change the following from active to passive: Did the authorities approve the comprehensive zoning plan?
SSC GD • 2019
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. I would rather to go home than go to a restaurant for dinner.
SSC GD • 2025
Select the word that best completes the given sentence. Determine the collocation through the sentence. Vichu spent ____ time with his wife in Goa for about three days.
SSC CHSL • 2025
One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?
SSC MTS • 2019
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Unless you prepare well, you will not get a first class. /No error
SSC CHSL • 2023
Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words. One who offers one’s services without being forced.
SSC Selection Post • 2024
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A study of the conditions and structure of the earth
SSC GD • 2024
Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. All the boys of Shemrock are similar in many ways.
SSC CHSL • 2024
Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Last resort
SSC CHSL • 2025
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Tacit
SSC CHSL • 2024
Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling. Wether we want to admit it or not, we all wish everyone would like us.