English PYQ — Page 613
31,271 questions across SSC exams.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To keep a stiff upper lip
SSC CPO • 2025
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: He took such an offense at the remark (1)/ that he refused to speak with the manager (2)/ despite repeated requests made (3)/ on behalf of the HR department. (4)
SSC CPO • 2023
Who is the costliest player bought by UP Warriorz?
SSC CPO • 2024
The passage is mainly about
SSC CGL • 2017
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A person who opposes war or use of military force.
SSC CGL • 2019
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Making a show of being morally superior to others
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the correct meaning of idiom: "show a clean pair of heels’
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. They will start the fireworks at 10:00 pm sharp.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in Direct to Indirect Speech. She said, "I must go now."
SSC CGL • 2016
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 told his mother that he was starting in two days' time.
SSC CGL • 2022
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.10
SSC Stenographer • 2025
What does the idiom 'To grasp at straws' mean?
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the correct one-word substitution for the words in italics: The professor specialized in the study of ancient societies.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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. His brother doesn't drive a car.
SSC CGL • 2022
The number of new towns increased in Britain during the 18th century basically because of:
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.
SSC CPO • 2025
Change the following from active to passive: Does the code of ethics prohibit members from accepting gifts?
SSC CPO • 2025
Identify the option that arranges the following events in the correct sequence. a. Finding a tunnel. b. Discovering a cup mark on the hill c. Exploring the cave d. Climbing the rocks near the PG College, Berinag e. Discovering the colourful rock paintings
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Given below are four jumbled parts of a sentence. Select the option that gives their correct order and forms a meaningful sentence. A. aimed at B. the government announced C. new reforms D. boosting economic growth
SSC CGL • 2016
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'. The officer has (A)/ given orders to his (B)/…
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 to me, "We will help your team if you sign on…
SSC CPO • 2025
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The manuscript contained a siglum to denote a textual variant.
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. Meenu will return the book.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Given below are four jumbled parts of a sentence. Select the option that gives their correct order and forms a meaningful sentence. A. the kitchen B. brewed coffee fills C. every morning D. the aroma of freshly
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Identify the error in the sentence. She danced graceful on stage during the annual show.
SSC CPO • 2025
Change the following from active to passive: They will not tolerate procedural anomalies.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. These vehicles use sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate without human intervention. B. However, challenges related to…
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. The General presented us a detailed battle plan.
SSC CPO • 2025
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: She speaks more persuasively than she writes, (1)/ which, according to her critics, (2)/ makes her a better orator rather than (3)/ an accomplished communicator. (4)
SSC Stenographer • 2026
In the following question, the first and last parts of the sentence (1 and 6) are given. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of…
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The manager was satisfied _____ the work.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question based on the passage: Gustave Flaubert, in his novel Madame Bovary, exposes the fate of his female protagonist. Emma—The fictional character of Flaubert was constructed around a feminist centre to…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Given below are four jumbled parts of a sentence. Select the option that gives their correct order and forms a meaningful sentence. A. and dissolving until only calm remains B. rising with fierce energy C. breaking apart in a rush D. emotions surge like…
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To hang in the balance
SSC CGL • 2022
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
SSC CGL • 2020
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the antonym of 'magnanimous':
SSC CGL • 2022
Among the following towns, which had the maximum population?
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 had gone to my native place last month."
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…
SSC CPO • 2021
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
SSC Stenographer • 2026
Choose the alternative which gives the correct meaning of the given idiom or phrase. In the doldrums
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Choose the underlined part of the sentence with an appropriate idiom: As the president of a major company, Harshith is used to being the focus of attention.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She was credited _ inventing the device.
SSC CPO • 2025
Change the following from active to passive: Have the archivists digitized the medieval manuscripts yet?
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 request you to not to crack jokes in the class.
SSC Stenographer • 2025
Select the correct active form. "The temple has been visited by thousands of pilgrims."
SSC CGL • 2016
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'. Ann received the promotion instead of Susan (A) /…