English PYQ — Page 590

31,271 questions across SSC exams.

  1. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    What is the antonym of "Mellifluous"?

  2. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correctly spelt word:

  3. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct meaning of Idiom "Flog a dead horse".

  4. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Obstinate

  5. 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. Rohit said, "I take a bath daily with cold water."

  6. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence. An official pardon for offenders

  7. SSC CGL • 2019

    Pick a word opposite in meaning to Predecessor

  8. 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. An education loan, or student loan, is the amount…

  9. SSC CPO • 2025

    When some people or things are existing at the same time period in the society is called.

  10. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Tedious

  11. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    What is the meaning of the word "Superannuation"?

  12. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: (A) the guests (B) arrived (C) at the party (D) early

  13. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the given idiom. Piece of ____

  14. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph? 1. He co-founded Apple Inc. along with Wozniak. 2. Steve Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur and innovator. 3. His ideas continue to influence…

  15. SSC CGL • 2020

    Alfred the Great created fortified settlements across his kingdom mainly because:

  16. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Rearrange the parts of this sentence: (A) the country (B) was devastated (C) by a powerful cyclone (D) last month

  17. 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. Have you finished the task?

  18. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill the blank in the given sentence. The _ of the antique vase was estimated to be in the millions.

  19. SSC CGL • 2017

    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. The police is unduly harassing me.

  20. SSC CGL • 2020

    Which of these statements is NOT true?

  21. SSC CGL • 2020

    What made Shahid think his end was near?

  22. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. The researcher who the panel had nominated (1)/ for the ethics award (2)/ were present at the plenary session (3)/ but declined to speak. (4)

  23. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: GREGARIOUS

  24. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Select the correctly spelt word out of the four alternatives.

  25. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Exonerate

  26. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense. The student ___ his homework yet.

  27. 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…

  28. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Choose the antonym of 'ascend':

  29. SSC CGL • 2016

    and, indeed, has sometimes been considered as some kind of __ family.

  30. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    The study of literature offers profound insights into the richness of human experience, diverse cultures and complex societies. Through immersive engagement with novels, evocative poetry, compelling drama and thought-provoking essays, readers explore a wide…

  31. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Superfluous

  32. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Convert the following direct speech sentence into indirect speech by selecting the correct option. The Principal said, "Students must submit their projects by Friday."

  33. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Select the synonym of 'Carnal'.

  34. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Which of the following options is NOT one of the meanings of the homonym 'obscure'?

  35. SSC CGL • 2019

    Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence. During the staff meeting, there was a lot of ruckus since many didn’t __ with the authorities.

  36. 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, "I will not tolerate…

  37. SSC CPO • 2021

    Select the correct active form of the given sentence. May you be blessed with good health!

  38. SSC CPO • 2025

    What does the idiom "There is no gainsaying the fact that the country is in difficulties" mean?

  39. SSC CGL • 2019

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement. I came across some words which meaning I did not know.

  40. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    For each question, choose the option that best improves the underlined portion of the sentence: The novel's intricate plot, who was developed over many years, it captivated readers worldwide.

  41. 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.' I am really looking forward to meeting my friends this weekend.

  42. SSC CGL • 2016

    In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

  43. SSC CPO • 2021

    The explanation for the pink water, as given by most scientists, is that it is due to:

  44. SSC Stenographer • 2026

    Read the cloze passage and choose the correct conjunction for blank (5): Swimming is one of the most popular recreational and competitive activities worldwide, valued for both its fitness benefits and its ability to provide relaxation. Unlike many forms of…

  45. SSC Stenographer • 2025

    Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph? 1. The advancements in science led by figures like Copernicus, Galileo and Descartes also questioned its established views of the universe…

  46. SSC CPO • 2025

    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Clandestine

  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. An education loan, or student loan, is the amount…

  48. SSC CGL • 2022

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

  49. SSC CPO • 2024

    Select the most appropriate word to fill blank no. 4

  50. 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. She said to me, "I always drink a cup of green tea as…