English PYQ — Page 535

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC Stenographer • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The helper threw the trash in the dustbin.

  2. SSC Stenographer • 2024

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. A Himalayas stretch across / the north-east part / of India and pass / through many countries.

  3. SSC CGL • 2017

    whereas dictators may _

  4. SSC CGL • 2023

    Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank. Which ____ does the minister take to reach the Assembly?

  5. SSC CGL • 2023

    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. When faced with uncertainty, humans look out for the actions of others and become a victim of ineffective rational thinking during compelling, confusing…

  6. SSC CGL • 2022

    Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence. The doctor exclaimed with relief that he didn’t need to go out in the rain.

  7. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The books should have been placed on their proper shelves.

  8. SSC CGL • 2022

    Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. He felt dejected but the feeling passed out in a minute.

  9. SSC Stenographer • 2022

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  10. SSC Stenographer • 2022

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The mistress appointed him monitor.

  11. SSC CGL • 2019

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4

  12. SSC CGL • 2020

    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Mr. Adams beamingly explained its working to Mr. Spencer. B. It fastened with three solid steel bolts thrown simultaneously with a single handle and had a time lock…

  13. SSC CGL • 2019

    Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. The Jammu and Kashmir State government decision to abruptly end the Amarnath pilgrimage, at least a fortnight ahead of schedule, citing terror threats, is intriguing.

  14. SSC Stenographer • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to sequentially fill in the blanks marked [E1], [E2], [E3].

  15. SSC CGL • 2026

    Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Why was such a letter written by your brother?

  16. SSC CHSL • 2024

    What is the theme of this passage?

  17. SSC CGL • 2018

    Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The process of decolonization (who started from) our own independence era remains unfinished even after completion of seven decades.

  18. SSC CGL • 2025

    Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage: 1. The blueprint is finalized after approval from stakeholders. 2. First, a basic framework is proposed. 3. Then revisions are made after discussions. 4. Finally, execution begins as per plan.

  19. SSC CGL • 2018

    Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Happy is the man (who acquired) the habit of reading when he is young.

  20. SSC CGL • 2025

    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. As cost of raw materials cannot be reduced, exporters try to cut labour costs. B. Large MNCs in the garment…

  21. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘No improvement’. The shopping mall is more farther from my house than from my office.

  22. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the misspelt word.

  23. 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: A certain moral code of conduct is ultimately necessary to…

  24. SSC CGL • 2025

    Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. Its vibrant ecosystems support unique flora and fauna. 2. The Amazon rainforest is a global treasure. 3. Deforestation, however, poses a significant threat to its survival. 4…

  25. SSC CGL • 2018

    Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. There is a compelling case for privatising the airline and freeing (locked at) funds for education and health.

  26. SSC Stenographer • 2022

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  27. SSC CGL • 2016

    In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement"…

  28. SSC CGL • 2023

    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She watched / the thief who / steal the purse / in the bus.

  29. SSC CGL • 2023

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the passage. Spotted

  30. SSC CGL • 2025

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Charisma

  31. 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. He enjoys looking / a good game / of baseball…

  32. SSC CGL • 2023

    Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘stare’ from the passage.

  33. SSC CGL • 2020

    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. We must plan how can we cope with the present situation.

  34. SSC CGL • 2017

    but one thing is ___ that democracy is always a slow growth,

  35. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the meaning of the given idiom. split one’s sides

  36. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    What is the synonym of "Melancholy"?

  37. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the option which is similar in meaning to the underlined word. He did his work reluctantly because he did not like the director.

  38. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct Speech. He said that he had gone to the doctor.

  39. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    What does the idiom 'To weather the storm' mean?

  40. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following sentence. Roshan says, "I have completed my homework."

  41. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. “The scientist discovered a new planet.”

  42. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the word which conveys the OPPOSITE meaning for the word "Mishmash" The dancers' costumes are a mishmash of fashion trends.

  43. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'. By the time we will reach, the concert will have started.

  44. SSC CGL • 2025

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The team decided to pull out all the stops for their upcoming presentation.

  45. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. “He bought a new car.”

  46. SSC CPO • 2021

    Given below are six sentences A-F, of which A and F are static and B-E have been jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order of the jumbled sentences. A. Absulum, the reindeer elf worked in the reindeer barn. B. He also had to keep the reindeer…

  47. SSC CGL • 2022

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. The librarian said, “Let no student be issued a book till next week.”

  48. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the word in bold. It is inevitable that mistakes will occasionally occur.

  49. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the correct active form of the given sentence: "The preliminary results have been officially announced by the matriculation board."

  50. SSC CGL • 2019

    Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. What shall we do on ourselves this evening?