English PYQ — Page 391
31,271 questions across SSC exams.
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Looking at his watch Barin Babu observed that they were running more or less on time.
SSC CGL • 2016
In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the…
SSC Stenographer • 2022
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Every word and every line / in the works of John Keats / express his appreciation / of nature’s beauty.
SSC CPO • 2022
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. She asked her mother why she was so upset that day.
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
SSC Stenographer • 2024
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
SSC CPO • 2023
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words. A pretence of having a virtuous character, moral of religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Cowardice
SSC CPO • 2020
Select the wrongly spelt word.
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence. Pallavi worked really hard for the examination and __ to gain success.
SSC CPO • 2023
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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. They were grateful for a bread we gave…
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Languid
SSC CPO • 2022
Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence. I took a quick trip to my cousin’s house before going on vacation to Africa.
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Feeling of being in a place before having already experienced the present situation
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.6.
SSC CPO • 2023
Choose the option which means the same as the underlined segment. The boss wanted to finish the case before the arrival of the Inspection team
SSC CGL • 2018
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Cloven hoof
SSC CGL • 2022
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. He stamped them mechanically and returned them to us. B. They had information that large sums of money were…
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Amit is also a chip off the old block like his brother, Tandon.
SSC CGL • 2022
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On tenterhooks
SSC CGL • 2018
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'. The vast majority of people are consuming (1)/…
SSC CPO • 2019
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Convalesce
SSC CPO • 2021
Why did Vasco da Gama’s crew stay at Rio dos Bons Sinais for a month?
SSC CPO • 2020
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. I am allowed to take photographs inside the church, __?
SSC Stenographer • 2022
The given sentence is divided into three segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'no error' as your answer. By next year, / they will have / build their new tower.
SSC CPO • 2019
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. “The sun is shining brightly today,” he said, looking out of the window.
SSC Stenographer • 2024
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Online shopping refers to purchasing goods available on the world wide web. You have different websites which have a huge __ of products that you can choose from.
SSC CPO • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. Because she didn’t love him, she had to marry.
SSC CPO • 2023
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. One who goes from place to place, begging
SSC CPO • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The exam was not so easy that we had expected.
SSC CPO • 2023
Select the correct idiom to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. We should ask Emily to join our team. She is as keen as butter.
SSC CPO • 2024
Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined part in the given sentence: Sohan was very much perplexed to find that his younger brother Mohan had taken poison.
SSC Stenographer • 2024
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
SSC CGL • 2016
Literature cannot be said to have served its true purpose untill it has been __ into the actual life of the person who reads.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Kites have been bought by many children.
SSC CPO • 2022
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Sting operations use subterfuge to obtain material for stories.
SSC CPO • 2022
Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence. I took a quick trip to my cousin’s house before going on vacation to Africa.
SSC CPO • 2021
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hold your horses
SSC CPO • 2019
In which areas will the ocean look bluer?
SSC Stenographer • 2022
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. Saleem has a tendency to switch / off his…
SSC CPO • 2022
Maga, a Berber clan originated from:
SSC CPO • 2023
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. I hate to get off on the wrong foot.
SSC CPO • 2025
Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: A. The old watch ticked steadily on the shelf. B. It had survived generations of owners. C. Each scratch and dent told a different story. D. Time seemed frozen…
SSC CPO • 2021
Why did grandmother carry stale chapattis with her?
SSC MTS • 2023
Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
SSC CPO • 2019
Deterioration in the quality of air can mainly be attributed to
SSC CPO • 2023
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.