English PYQ — Page 570
31,271 questions across SSC exams.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
What does the idiom 'Face the music' mean?
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Read the cloze passage and answer the following questions: The life of a writer is often romanticized as a journey _(3) inspiration, creativity, and quiet reflection. While moments of artistic brilliance do exist, the reality is far more (1) arduous than it…
SSC CGL • 2018
a woman _____ weaving a pile of fragrant mogras
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. The king ruled with ___ authority.
SSC CGL • 2022
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. The captain announced, “The flight will be delayed due to bad weather.”
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The volunteers will ___ the neighbourhood to gather support for the new policy.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Was your bag left in the bus?
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Read the cloze passage and answer the following questions: Meditation is an ancient practice that _ (3) mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being. Rooted in spiritual traditions, it has evolved into a widely recognized method for reducing…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following sentence. He said, "Come here."
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.’ This work is much heavy to do by one person single-handedly.
SSC CGL • 2016
Who is daunted by petty difficulties?
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. She painted the wall _ a roller _ a brush.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Read the cloze passage and answer the following question: The life of a writer is often romanticized as a journey _(3) inspiration, creativity, and quiet reflection. While moments of artistic brilliance do exist, the reality is far more (1) arduous than it…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. The astronomer studied the ___ movement of newly discovered celestial bodies.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Fill in the blank with appropriate parts of speech. We spent an __ day at school yesterday
SSC CGL • 2019
Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. Everybody is waiting to see whether the new leadership has effect some changes soon in the party.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence: An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone
SSC CGL • 2018
This has to be _____ pursued,
SSC Stenographer • 2026
The committee rejected the proposal because it was considered ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations. The lack of clarity caused confusion among members and prevented them from reaching a clear decision. Which word is closest synonym to ambiguous?
SSC CGL • 2018
I turn out of the bag; and _____ I repack and forget it,
SSC CGL • 2017
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 Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate homonym. The guards will watch over the premises.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Change the following active voice sentence into passive voice by selecting the correct option. The central government has introduced new welfare schemes.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
What does the idiom 'To go for a song' mean?
SSC CPO • 2021
Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. He told you that he would discuss the matter that evening.
SSC CGL • 2019
Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. He likes to put all the garbage into a black small bag .
SSC CGL • 2019
‘Over Iceland’s harsh winter, one parent admits, evenings sometimes pass without running into any students.’ This means -
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. Rohit had written an essay on 'Pollution'.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence. A person who writes books
SSC Stenographer • 2025
In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6... The digital divide continues to deepen social inequalities. P. Unequal access to the internet limits educational opportunities. Q. Those in rural or…
SSC CGL • 2018
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. Whatever said and done, (not less vital) is the future of the border separating Northern Ireland from the Irish Republic.
SSC CPO • 2021
Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. Pauline said to Cornelius, “Will Mr. Vincent be coming for dinner on Thursday evening?”
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the antonym of 'Peevish'.
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’. Scarcely he see his opponent than he went numb with fear.
SSC CPO • 2023
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. P. In the 21st century, however, this no longer holds true as the expectations of organisations have changed. Q. The concept of the job in…
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 manager was burning the midnight oil to finish the presentation before the board meeting.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is more senior than me in the organization.
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’. We may only be here in the blink of an eye, (1)/…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence. A short amusing story
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Eat one’s words
SSC Stenographer • 2026
From the given alternatives, select the correct indirect narration of the given direct narration. Gagan said, "Alas! The king and musician is no more!"
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. May you achieve success in all your endeavors.
SSC CGL • 2016
What will the man who sticks to his resolve and executes it advance to?
SSC CGL • 2020
Astrophysics deals with:
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In view of the excessive heat, schools in Delhi remained closed __a week in July.
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’. When we are able to stop, pause and think (1)/ more…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the correctly spelt word:
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Read the cloze passage and answer the following question: The life of a writer is often romanticized as a journey _(3) inspiration, creativity, and quiet reflection. While moments of artistic brilliance do exist, the reality is far more (1) arduous than it…
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…