English PYQ — Page 453

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC CGL • 2023

    The archaeological findings in the Mangar Forest consist of all the following except ____.

  2. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the option that rectifies the spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence. She always wears a bizzare combination of clothes.

  3. SSC MTS • 2024

    The following sentence has been split into four parts. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. A student becomes / dearer to the teachers / via participating and actively working / towards the glory of the school.

  4. SSC MTS • 2026

    Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options.

  5. SSC CGL • 2019

    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Continuing for a very long time

  6. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Lisa was very excited about her promotion; she was very happy and delighted.

  7. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The writer's __ prose resonated with readers, evoking powerful emotions.

  8. SSC MTS • 2026

    Which of the following idiom given in the alternatives has the meaning? Describing the shortest, most direct path between two points, measured in a straight line and disregarding any obstacles like roads, rivers, or mountains.

  9. SSC Stenographer • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  10. SSC Selection Post • 2025

    Arrange the following parts to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph: A. The magician pulled out his wand. B. The children gathered around and the music began. C. A dove appeared from the hat. D. The magician came on stage.

  11. SSC Selection Post • 2025

    Arrange to form a meaningful sequence: (1) The alarm buzzed. (2) He turned it off. (3) He woke up immediately. (4) He got out of bed.

  12. SSC GD • 2026

    Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following. A large and confused mass of things.

  13. SSC MTS • 2026

    Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning? A person who is strong, resilient, and not easily defeated or discouraged in difficult situations.

  14. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The library books were long ______, their pages bearing the weight of the passage of time.

  15. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The Children’s Series __ recommended for young readers.

  16. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  17. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the option with the correct spelling to replace the underlined word in the given sentence. Development does not take place in a vaccum.

  18. SSC MTS • 2024

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The sky is covering / with dark clouds and / I hope soon it / will begin to rain.

  19. SSC Selection Post • 2025

    Identify the error in the sentence. Of the three runners, he was the faster.

  20. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. Belonging or pertaining to an individual from birth

  21. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. He possesses one of the slimmer handsets in the world.

  22. SSC MTS • 2026

    Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options.

  23. SSC MTS • 2026

    From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom. Catch a weasel asleep.

  24. SSC MTS • 2024

    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. It is a fact that / girls' hair is usually /…

  25. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Show

  26. SSC Selection Post • 2025

    A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. "So great was his shock that he could barely utter a word," said the nurse.

  27. SSC MTS • 2024

    Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The farm cattle is grazing in the field when the tiger attacked.

  28. SSC MTS • 2024

    Identify the error in the usage of the future tense in the given sentence and choose the correct sentence from the following options. Parvati finish the painting in one hour.

  29. SSC GD • 2026

    Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following. Something that can be interpreted in more than one way.

  30. SSC GD • 2026

    Which of the following options is the most suitable conversion of the following sentence into Passive Voice? Were they cleaning the tank in the afternoon?

  31. SSC CGL • 2018

    The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: If the intention is just to consume whatever comes from the…

  32. SSC GD • 2026

    Select the correct alternative to fill in the blank with the correct preposition/prepositional phrase in the following sentence. __ paying him a timely salary, they also bore his travel expenses

  33. SSC GD • 2026

    Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following. A piece of writing that introduces a novel.

  34. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the idiom that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the given sentence meaningfully. The negotiations reached a point where both parties had to (confront the consequences of their actions) and make tough decisions.

  35. SSC MTS • 2024

    Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Before the internet was available on mobile, I read often books for entertainment and information.

  36. SSC MTS • 2026

    CHOOSE the correct spelling of the underline word. The detective uncovered the criminal's nefarious scheme to defraud the elderly.

  37. SSC MTS • 2026

    Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options.

  38. SSC MTS • 2024

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My secretary is disposed of / discuss everything in great detail / before she begins / the actual work.

  39. SSC MTS • 2024

    In the given sentence, one of the four underlined words is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. The scientific community gave credance to the new research findings after rigorous testing and validation.

  40. SSC MTS • 2026

    From the alternatives given below, select the correct meaning of the idiom. Throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks.

  41. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I dream of a country where even the least talented person has the ____ to earn a living.

  42. SSC Selection Post • 2025

    Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence: (1) He took a deep breath. (2) He stepped onto the stage. (3) The spotlight hit him. (4) The applause grew louder.

  43. SSC CGL • 2016

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He glanced at his watch, "And by the way, I must be off."

  44. SSC MTS • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Stories are how we make ______ of our lives and of the world.

  45. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The doctor asked her what medicine she had taken then.

  46. SSC Selection Post • 2025

    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Of the two brothers (1) / Ramesh is more tall (2) / than Suresh (3) / by two inches(4).

  47. SSC MTS • 2026

    Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option 'No replacement required'. The recalcetrant student refused to obey even the…

  48. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. First and foremost

  49. SSC MTS • 2026

    Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word. She was angry when she heard the news.

  50. SSC Stenographer • 2022

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The / God / is / omniscient.