English PYQ — Page 545
31,271 questions across SSC exams.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. The rise of genetic engineering has redefined what is scientifically possible, but not necessarily what is…
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. Rip up old sores
SSC CGL • 2018
it is amusing to see how ____ they launched
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’. The movie was not only interesting but also it was very suspenseful.
SSC CGL • 2019
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. As soon as she was given the slippers, she broke into a dance strutting around in her first ever pair of slippers. B. This story may seem strange but it is a fact…
SSC CGL • 2020
Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. Mummy struggled to pull them apart and finally succeeded. B. She tried to get them to make up but they did not listen. C. It was a fierce fight, of course. D…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below. It is a fact that there are most cars in Los Angeles than people.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct Speech. He said that he would never lie.
SSC CGL • 2016
In the following question, a sentence / a part of 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" option…
SSC CGL • 2019
Which of the following states were not covered by the Belagavi centre?
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. Suddenly, a motor bike came towards me from the opposite direction. B. The consequence of my daredevilry was…
SSC CGL • 2018
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The feminist criticism (has become) a political discourse; a critical and theoretical practice committed to the struggle against patriarchy and sexism.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the passage and answer the questions: Much of the discussion in this book is about biases of intuition. However, the focus on biases does not mean that intuition is always wrong-far from it. Most of the time, the quick judgments of our intuitive mind…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
In the following question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the option that best expresses its meaning. The politician's sudden apology was clearly a face-saving measure.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the passage and answer the questions: As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to proliferate across every sector of human activity, the ethical implications of their deployment have become a matter of urgent concern. Once relegated to the…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing individuals to express ideas, question…
SSC CGL • 2017
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "Gandhi ji faced many awkward situations when he…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have become crucial agents for advancing financial inclusion in rural areas. Through extending small loans and savings accounts to people who don't…
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the correct active form of the given sentence. He was given another chance by his employer.
SSC CGL • 2018
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. You discover that either your medi-claim doesn't cover (their) expenses or that you won't get reimbursed because there was no hospitalization.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. As algorithms increasingly curate our digital experiences what we read, watch, buy, or even whom we date-they…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below. We don't have to go to the party, don't we? We can stay at home.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. As algorithms increasingly curate our digital experiences what we read, watch, buy, or even whom we date-they…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. The rise of genetic engineering has redefined what is scientifically possible, but not necessarily what is…
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. Pander to someone
SSC CGL • 2016
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Keep body and soul together
SSC Stenographer • 2025
In the following passage, some words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and choose the most appropriate option from the given alternatives to fill in each blank. Mark your answer for each question. As artificial intelligence becomes more…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
What does the idiom "Chew the fat" mean?
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming the way students learn. From virtual tutors to personalized…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Which sentence has the correct homonym?
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow by selecting the most appropriate option from the given alternatives. Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing individuals to express ideas, question…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence: Some plants lie dormant throughout the winter.
SSC CGL • 2018
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. While you stay here, you (do need not) a blueprint of planning; you do not need to think of searching the future.
SSC CPO • 2021
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I have nobody __ I can confide in.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.' You should buy a car or a bike, as it is difficult to get aside this city without a personal vehicle.
SSC CGL • 2017
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. She says, "I keep at an arm's length, all those who try to…
SSC CGL • 2018
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The communities of ants are sometimes very large, (numbered) even upto 500 individuals: and it is a lesson to us that no one has ever yet seen quarrel between any two ants belonging to the same community.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the best option to replace the underlined part to improve the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution.' The suspect is currently under custody while the police continue their investigation.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: Good public transport networks are the pillars of urban sustainability. Buses, trams, and metro lines can transport big groups of passengers without relying so much on private cars…
SSC CGL • 2019
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. B. Now beat in eggs and vanilla extract, and add cocoa and mix until well combined. C. To…
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. RELUCTANT
SSC CGL • 2019
Which of the following is NOT necessary to qualify for the recruitment in the armed forces?
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct Speech. She said that she had been sick for a week.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank: Researchers in quantum computing face the twin difficulties of (1)_ qubit coherence and (2)_ error rates. While…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Identify the incorrect sentence.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words. A group of lions
SSC CGL • 2022
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The commanding officer ordered the troops to march ahead.
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’. The teacher along with the students were crossing the river, when the boat capsized.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
The correct active form of the sentence is: "The witness made a decision to stay silent in this case."
SSC CGL • 2018
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. (Like instance), you can reduce or increase your total deposit amount some time or even change the sum fixed.