English PYQ — Page 581

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC CPO • 2025

    Identify the tense and voice used in the sentence: "Early prototypes, such as horse-drawn wagon ways in 16th-century Europe, represented rudimentary precursors to modern trains..."

  2. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: "A humorous poem of five lines"

  3. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Fill in the blank with the correct option. Neither of the solutions ___ suitable for the problem.

  4. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. "The director should announce the results today.

  5. SSC CPO • 2025

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (A and F) 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. A. In 1928…

  6. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Fill numbered blank with the most appropriate word to complete the passage. Inland Waterways Development: India is promoting inland water transport to decongest roads and railways while reducing transportation costs. The Jal Marg Vikas Project focuses on the…

  7. SSC CPO • 2025

    Read the passage and answer the questions: The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer…

  8. SSC CPO • 2025

    In the following question, a sentence with a blank is given, followed by five words labeled (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). Choose the word that fills the blank appropriately in the context of the passage. The pursuit of space exploration (1) _ not merely an…

  9. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: His argument lacks coherence and is filled with logical ____.

  10. SSC CGL • 2022

    What is the biggest problem in presenting the troupe on stage?

  11. SSC CGL • 2018

    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. The teacher said to the students, "Work hard now if you…

  12. SSC CGL • 2018

    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. He said, "I work in an army hospital which is now being…

  13. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.

  14. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it: The inheritance of culture is rarely obvious. What we call tradition is often just repetition with reverence, and what we call structure is more often sediment—settled behaviors shaped by…

  15. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  16. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    What does the idiom 'Jump the gun' mean?

  17. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    In the following question, some of the words in the passage have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to fill in blank (1) out of the four alternatives. Sowa-Rigpa, literally means the 'Knowledge of Healing'. It is one of…

  18. SSC CPO • 2025

    Read the passage and answer the questions: The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer…

  19. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct to Indirect Speech. Ravi said, "I will be joining the new office soon."

  20. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    In the following question, some of the words in the passage have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks. Scribes were highly respected, elite intellectuals…

  21. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: If she _ more attention in class, she would have passed easily.

  22. SSC CPO • 2025

    Read the passage and answer the questions: The genesis of railway transportation marks one of humanity's most transformative engineering feats, profoundly reshaping industrial, social, and economic landscapes. Early prototypes, such as horse-drawn wagonways…

  23. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Which word is closest in meaning to innocent? The astrologer was as much a stranger to the stars as were his innocent customers.

  24. SSC CGL • 2019

    Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

  25. SSC CGL • 2016

    What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

  26. SSC CGL • 2018

    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. He said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk…

  27. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct active voice form of the sentence: "The editorial is written by Mamatha."

  28. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the antonym of 'Arraign'.

  29. SSC CGL • 2020

    Himalayan rivers are never dry because they:

  30. SSC CPO • 2025

    Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (A and F) 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. A. When I…

  31. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

  32. SSC CGL • 2020

    Match the words with their meanings. [Table]

  33. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence. According to the teacher, the Earth is revolving.

  34. SSC CPO • 2025

    In the following question, a sentence with a blank is given, followed by five words labeled (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). Choose the word that fills the blank appropriately in the context of the passage. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century…

  35. SSC CGL • 2020

    Which is the final process in the production of beads?

  36. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. The economic slowdown P. reducing consumer spending Q. in multiple industries R. straining household incomes and S. has led to job losses

  37. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Time management is an essential skill in both academic and professional life. People who manage their time effectively are better able to balance responsibilities, meet deadlines and reduce stress. Instead of reacting to tasks at the last minute, effective…

  38. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the synonym of Exaggerate.

  39. SSC CGL • 2019

    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order. A. These tribes believe that they can communicate with dead ancestors only through this language. B. Today, linguists call such a language an “isolated” language. C. Zuni…

  40. SSC CPO • 2025

    In the following question, a sentence with a blank is given, followed by five words labeled (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). Choose the word that fills the blank appropriately in the context of the passage. Across centuries, the movement of peoples, whether…

  41. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To hit the nail on the head

  42. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the option that best improves the given sentence for correct grammar and clarity. He did not came to the meeting yesterday.

  43. 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…

  44. 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.' We need to formulate a plan on action before the project commences.

  45. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it: The inheritance of culture is rarely obvious. What we call tradition is often just repetition with reverence, and what we call structure is more often sediment—settled behaviors shaped by…

  46. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

  47. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    In the following question, some of the words in the passage have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks. Sowa-Rigpa, literally means the "Knowledge of…

  48. SSC CGL • 2022

    Lord Byron was a:

  49. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Read the cloze passage and answer the following questions: Sleep is a vital biological process that restores the body and mind. However, for millions of people worldwide, this natural rhythm is disrupted by sleep disorders. These conditions can range from…

  50. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.