English PYQ — Page 564
31,271 questions across SSC exams.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the most suitable preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The footfall has gone up ____ ten percent.
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. She said, “I don't want to attend the meeting.”
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Throw cold water on
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks. __ cart loaded with mangoes turned upside down on __ main road.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the synonym of Recalcitrant.
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: This poem is _ the collection 'Gitanjali' _ Rabindranath Tagore.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct Speech. She said that she was learning French.
SSC CPO • 2021
Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. As soon as the super moon had rose over the hill, the valley was flooded with silver light.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence. He is a honest man.
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate idiom (in the context) to fill in the sentence. He tries to perform well but good projects done by him are__. He needs to put in the extra effort.
SSC CGL • 2018
other animals by roping ____ communities
SSC CPO • 2021
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.' I am your true friend, __?
SSC CGL • 2022
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech. The actor said that what he did in films was something he had never attempted in real life.
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. The teacher said, "Tell me, students, what have you learnt…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. They congratulated him ___ winning the match.
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, "She had been weeping for an hour."
SSC Stenographer • 2026
What is the antonym of "Sesquipedalian"?
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. We saw her singing at her work.
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate sequence from the given options to make a meaningful paragraph from jumbled sentences. A. The officers are looking to reunite the dog with his owner. B. Eventually, the police caught the Chihuahua. C. A police officer on a…
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…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
What is the antonym of "Impecunious"?
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. Mother said to Amayra, “Did you finish your homework?”
SSC CGL • 2020
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I looked him at the eye and told him all I knew.
SSC CGL • 2016
What do we see when we look at an object?
SSC CGL • 2018
Which of the following nation is keen to fortify its interest on WTO platform?
SSC CGL • 2018
An insurance programme in _____ residents of a part
SSC Stenographer • 2026
What does the idiom 'To smell a rat' mean?
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. "They can be delivering the goods tomorrow."
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure
SSC CGL • 2019
Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence. “Don’t use your mobile while crossing the road,” I said to him.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The book was read by the student in just two days.
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.' She looked to the window to see the view of the garden.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Change the following sentence into the Active form. The new theory is said to have been developed over decades.
SSC CGL • 2018
especially for being ___ and creating two-dimensional characters.
SSC CPO • 2021
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Soon I reached the churchyard. B. To my surprise, I immediately came upon the convict. C. He was sitting on a tombstone with his back towards me. D. I went up and…
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’. True positive thinking starts by embracing reality…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct to Indirect Speech. He said, "It must be raining outside."
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Arrange the sentence parts: (A) a scholarship (B) for higher studies (C) was awarded (D) the topper
SSC CPO • 2023
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The quality of admiring oneself too much, especially one’s appearance
SSC CPO • 2024
Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first (1) and the last(6) sentences are in the correct order, the sentences in between(A-D) are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 1…
SSC CGL • 2020
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’. A hole is in my pocket.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence. He insisted to go home.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Read the cloze passage and answer the following questions: South India, known for its tropical climate, _ (3) heavy rainfall during both the southwest and northeast monsoons. While rain is essential for agriculture and replenishing water sources, excessive…
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.7
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.' She was adding to the confusion by making contradictory statements.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Change the following from active to passive: People believe that the company will launch the new product before the end of this fiscal year.
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. Now, I was shining from top to toe and felt proud of my form. B. Finally, I was ready to leave the factory…
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: His views were incompatible _ the team's values and detrimental _ overall progress.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence. She is my cousin sister.
SSC CPO • 2021
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. My neighbour is / an young businessman / who is very friendly / with everyone.