English PYQ — Page 560

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC CPO • 2023

    Some sentences are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1. Holidays at proper…

  2. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Fill in the blank with appropriate prepositions. Mahesh threw the ball ___ his friend, but he could not catch it.

  3. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Cornelius said to Pauline, “You can have your old job back with a raise in the salary.”

  4. SSC CGL • 2016

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. While I was on holiday, my camera was stolen from my hotel…

  5. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the synonym of the word 'Bawdy'.

  6. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to complete the given idiom. Cool as __

  7. SSC CGL • 2018

    From where did the Europeans explorers first arrive?

  8. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Avika says, “I have completed the math assignment.”

  9. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the correctly spelt word:

  10. SSC CGL • 2018

    What can you infer from Michelangelo’s statement - "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free"?

  11. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct direct speech form of the following sentence. Sobhit said that he could speak more fluently than Rahul.

  12. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the correctly spelt word:

  13. SSC CGL • 2018

    In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Walt Disney failed many times, but learned the right…

  14. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

  15. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correctly spelt word to complete the below given sentence. India is located on the continent of ____.

  16. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Mother said to Rahul, “Don’t forget that the last date for geo-tagging our apartment is tomorrow.”

  17. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully: They were engaged _ negotiations and hopeful _ a positive outcome.

  18. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully: He packed his bags and left _ dawn _ saying a word.

  19. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Contrite

  20. SSC CGL • 2019

    Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

  21. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the most suitable preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence: We heard the unfortunate news ____ the radio.

  22. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He was accused ___ theft.

  23. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Identify the misspelt word.

  24. SSC CGL • 2019

    Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence. She said to her friend, "Where did you go yesterday?"

  25. SSC CGL • 2016

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. By that time tomorrow, they would have completed the work…

  26. SSC CGL • 2022

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. All previous ages are far surpassed in knowledge by our age.

  27. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words. A government by the nobles

  28. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the correct synonym for ‘Abate’.

  29. SSC CGL • 2018

    Who all have something to contribute towards the making of the communes?

  30. SSC CPO • 2021

    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 inmates of the house have slept when the thief entered.

  31. SSC CGL • 2020

    Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words. A state governed by old people

  32. SSC CPO • 2024

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. The small coffee shop at the end of the road is ____.

  33. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Indirect Speech. Choose the correct Direct Speech form. The astronomer noted that Jupiter's rotation was the fastest among all planets in the solar system.

  34. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts-P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage…

  35. 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. Sheela reassured me, "I can come tonight."

  36. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully. The poor fellow fell _ his bicycle and landed _ a puddle.

  37. SSC CGL • 2018

    Which of the following statement is true about enteropathy?

  38. SSC CGL • 2022

    Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement required.’ I have been doing this job since the last five years.

  39. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the correctly spelt word:

  40. 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. Mother told me that I should listen to her first and then…

  41. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the most appropriate homonym. I will bear all the expenses.

  42. SSC CGL • 2018

    Where did De Orellano float down to for its confluence with the Amazon?

  43. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The little girl said that those butterflies were very colourful.

  44. SSC CGL • 2019

    The stand-up comedy show had a wonderful start because- Open mic shows were held in venues across cities. Leading companies came forward to support artists. Payments to artists were prompt and good. Some Bollywood directors offered them roles. Comedians were…

  45. SSC CGL • 2020

    Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. My grandmother is quite concerned to my progress at school.

  46. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the correct indirect narration of the following statement from the given alternatives: Ruby said, "I was driving when you called me yesterday."

  47. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the synonym of Perfunctory.

  48. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    What does the idiom 'Go the extra mile' mean?

  49. SSC CPO • 2023

    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) Human rights are standards that recognise and protect the dignity of all human beings. B) Individuals also…

  50. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the synonym of Defer.