English PYQ — Page 582

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence. She succeeded by virtue of her talent.

  2. 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…

  3. SSC CGL • 2022

    Which of the following statements is FALSE?

  4. 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. Juhi said to her friend, "I can choose to live the way I…

  5. SSC CPO • 2025

    Read the passage and answer the questions: The metamorphosis of a butterfly epitomizes one of nature's most intricate and captivating transformations. The life cycle initiates with the deposition of fragile eggs, often hidden on the underside of leaves…

  6. 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…

  7. SSC CPO • 2025

    Choose the correct synonym for the word 'absolve'

  8. 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’- The vicious cycle of poverty refers to the situation where those who are poor will trapped in poverty.

  9. SSC CGL • 2018

    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. She laughed at the antics of the jester.

  10. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. In times of economic recession, the demand for goods is on the wane.

  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. They said, "We play cricket every Sunday here at the club."

  12. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the most appropriate homonym. The new CEO will chair the meeting.

  13. 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. "Do you have anything to tell me, my angel?" said her…

  14. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Fill in the blank with an appropriate adverb. The food is ____ good.

  15. 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. Low hemoglobin levels among women remain a pervasive…

  16. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Which word is nearest in meaning to withstood? The pyramids have withstood the ravages of time, remaining largely intact for millennia.

  17. 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…

  18. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 6.

  19. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    What is the antonym of "Acerbic"?

  20. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. 'They should have been following the instructions carefully.

  21. 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…

  22. SSC CGL • 2019

    Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence. The RWA members said, “We want to see the audited accounts before we make more payments.”

  23. SSC CPO • 2025

    Which of the following options, rearrange the given sentences in a proper sequence to make a meaningful passage? 1. English became the a global lingua franca, constantly evolving by absorbing words from languages worldwide and adapting to technological and…

  24. 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 stayed in home all day and watched movies.

  25. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Find the synonyms of 'Encumbrance'.

  26. SSC CGL • 2018

    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. I eat sprouts regularly to stay healthy.

  27. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. The patient's ___ behavior indicated a severe disorder of thought processes.

  28. 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. “Bring me my spectacles,” said grandfather to me.

  29. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Which word is nearest in meaning to stealthily? He had left his village stealthily, without informing anyone.

  30. SSC CGL • 2019

    Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence. “Go on, apply for the job,” said my best friend.

  31. SSC CGL • 2019

    APJ Abdul Kalam called Vikram Sarabhai “Mahatma Gandhi of Indian Science”. What does ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ mean here?

  32. SSC CPO • 2021

    Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. The news / of his involvement / in illegal activities / have shocked everybody.

  33. 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…

  34. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    What does the idiom 'To beat a dead horse' mean?

  35. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?

  36. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the correct active form. "The truth must be told by you."

  37. SSC CGL • 2020

    Which of these is NOT a Himalayan river?

  38. SSC CPO • 2023

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  39. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. You ought to respect elders

  40. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. Only in the final manuscript (1)/ did the theorist (2)/ acknowledges the limitations (3)/ of his earlier hypothesis. (4)

  41. SSC CGL • 2022

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

  42. 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. My friend said to me, "I think she will not accept your…

  43. SSC CPO • 2025

    Read the passage and answer the questions: In contemporary professional environments, workplace stress has emerged as a pervasive and insidious phenomenon, often undermining both organizational efficiency and employee well-being. Far from being a mere by…

  44. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the correct antonym of the word : AMBIGUOUS

  45. 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…

  46. SSC CGL • 2020

    Which of these stones is very soft and easy to mould?

  47. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Identify the part containing a grammatical or structural error: No sooner he had arrived than the meeting started.

  48. SSC CGL • 2016

    The last sentence of the passage implies that:-

  49. 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…

  50. SSC CGL • 2022

    Limbs of the puppets are loosely-jointed: