English PYQ — Page 575

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC CGL • 2016

    The examination system is an opiate because

  2. SSC CGL • 2022

    How did periods of isolation and ill health help Darwin in his career?

  3. SSC CGL • 2018

    On what factor is the classification of a species decided?

  4. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the correct active form. "Was the culprit being chased by the police?"

  5. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Arrange the following sentences in the correct order to form a logically sound and coherent paragraph. The parts are: A. joke and endeavoured to smile appropriately, though B. to say shock, remained detectable in my expression. C. I suspect some residue of…

  6. SSC CGL • 2018

    What is common between Burma bridge and powered parachute?

  7. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate homonym. She went to the court to file a case.

  8. SSC CGL • 2019

    Teenage drinking in many countries like Denmark, Greece, Hungary, etc has been reported as

  9. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    The theory of evolution, first systematically articulated by Charles Darwin, provides a comprehensive explanation for how species gradually change and diversify over time through the process of natural selection. Organisms possessing traits that are better…

  10. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The final draft of the report has been reviewed by the supervisor thoroughly.

  11. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate homonym. He will bat for his friend's innocence.

  12. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Read the cloze passage and answer the following questions: Journalism is often called the fourth pillar of democracy, alongside the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Its primary role is to inform the public, (1) scrutinize those in power, and ensure…

  13. SSC CGL • 2018

    Which name suggested by India has not been used so far?

  14. SSC CGL • 2019

    Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence. I said to Taru, “The tyre of my car is punctured.”

  15. SSC CGL • 2020

    What does the author suggest to enhance the income of the farmers?

  16. SSC CGL • 2020

    Which of these statements is NOT true about perennial rivers?

  17. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correctly spelt word out of the four alternatives.

  18. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Rearrange the following parts (P, Q, R, S) to form the most meaningful and grammatically correct sentence: P. though he lacked international experience Q. was selected for the Olympic squad R. the young shooter S. due to his exceptional performance at the…

  19. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The implementation of various schemes to fight the __ of malnutrition in children requires planning, co-ordination and monitoring.

  20. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is bolded. Choose the correct alternative that best improves the bolded part. The pilot had been more vigilant regarding the weather reports, the emergency landing could have been successfully averted.

  21. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Which word is closest in meaning to haphazard? The place was lit up with haphazard lights and smoky lanterns.

  22. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect voice. The teacher said to the students, "Why are you making so much noise?"

  23. SSC CGL • 2018

    Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. But understanding what constitutes such (a miracle diet), and making sure that patients get it, isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

  24. SSC CGL • 2016

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

  25. SSC CGL • 2022

    What is the happy occasion mentioned in the beginning of the passage?

  26. SSC CGL • 2018

    In the following question, a 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’. My tool has always been humour because (1)/ it's the…

  27. 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'. If I was you, I would consult a specialist.

  28. 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: We were warned _ potential delays and advised _ carry extra provisions.

  29. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Which among the following sentences uses the article (if required) before the word 'honour' correctly?

  30. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correct active form of the given sentence: “The answer papers were thoroughly reviewed by the principal.”

  31. 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’. His fine voice has never heard in this hall again

  32. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Hasn’t India established the air travel bridge to the Maldives?

  33. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. The psychological bareness (1)/ of her narrative (2)/ precludes any embellishment, yet render (3)/ the structure more profoundly intimate. (4)

  34. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ramesh is senior ___ me in service.

  35. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Rani said to her boss, “I am going to visit Kashmir and Ladakh next month.”

  36. 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…

  37. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    What does the idiom 'Hit below the belt' mean?

  38. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 7.

  39. SSC CGL • 2020

    How was Ramlal expected to set an example for the villagers?

  40. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the option that arranges the given sentences in the correct logical order to form a meaningful passage. 1. The flower seller sits at the market entrance. 2. Flowers are sold quickly in the morning hours. 3. She arranges marigold garlands neatly. 4…

  41. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 8.

  42. SSC CPO • 2021

    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. She speaks / very highly / of both her / daughter-in-laws.

  43. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Identify the error in the sentence. This route is most safer than the highway.

  44. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The TV _____ of the incident was extremely poor.

  45. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correct active form of the given sentence. “The food is promptly served to the guests with a smile by the waiter.”

  46. SSC CGL • 2019

    Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’. I couldn’t visit my aunt as there were the traffic jam due to an accident.

  47. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct to Indirect Speech. She said, "Can I ask a question?"

  48. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. Due to the accident, she had a deep __ on her arm.

  49. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) opened (B) slowly (C) the door (D) he

  50. SSC CGL • 2022

    What did Newton prove through his prism experiment?