SSC-CGL 2024 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1

One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word-substitute for the given group of words.A false idea or belief

Reticence

Atrophy

Fallacy

Entropy

Question 2

Antonyms

Identity the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Secure

Succeed

Save

Attack

Trundle

Question 3

Sentence Substitution

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Gourav was no good than a foolish person.

no better

not good

no best

not best

Question 4

Sentence Correction

Select the option that corrects the error in the given sentence.He ran quick to catch the bus.

quiet

rapid

insipid

quickly

Question 5

Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Acquiesce

Desist

Cease

Thwart

Concur

Question 6

One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.That which cannot be conquered

Invisible

Indelible

Ineffable

Invincible

Question 7

Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.His ambition in life is to become a happy and satisfied man.

Apathy

Satisfaction

Eagerness

Amend

Question 8

Idioms and Phrases

Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable idiom to fill in the blank.The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market. No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were ____________.

high and mighty

out of the woods

beside the mark

under the rose

Question 9

Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Receive

Admit

Exile

Reward

Fund

Question 10

Active/Passive Voice

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice.Sonam does not like bananas.

Banana is not liked by Sonam.

Bananas have not been liked by Sonam.

Bananas are not liked by Sonam.

Bananas had not been liked by Sonam.

Question 11

Para Jumbles

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.A. The genuine beliefs, though not unconsciously acquired by most children; and even if they depart from these beliefs in later lifeB. Something of them remains deeply implanted, ready to emerge in a time of stress of crisisC. The importance of education in forming character and opinion is very great and well recognised by allD. Education is, as a rule, the strongest force on the side of what exists and again fundamental change

DCAB

DABC

CBAD

CABD

Question 12

One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.In Indian mythology, most of the Asuras wish to be never able to die.

Invincible

Impervious

Invisible

Immortal

Question 13

Active/Passive Voice

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voiceSomeone has taken my secret diary.

My secret diary had been taken by someone.

My secret diary has to be taken by someone.

My secret diary has been taken by someone.

My secret diary will have been taken by someone.

Question 14

Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

mawkish

sincere

cynical

practical

Question 15

One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.He is an atheist, although he respects everyone’s belief.

One who believes in God

One who believes in nature

One who is extremist

One who does not believe in God

Question 16

Idioms and Phrases

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a fish out of water.

Uncomfortable

Homeless

Frustrated

Disappointed

Question 17

Spelling Correction

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Embarrass

Occurrence

Exhilerate

Accommodate

Question 18

Grammatical Error

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.Mrs. Sreelakshmi’s / musical intelligence / is superior than / Mrs. Suma’s.

Mrs. Suma’s.

musical intelligence

is superior than

Mrs. Sreelakshmi’s

Question 19

Sentence Correction

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.If I was the queen, I would give a handsome sum towards education.

will be the queen

were the queen

have been the queen

would be the queen

Question 20

Spelling Correction

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Exceed

Proceed

Succeed

Preceed

Question 21

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

prone

delectable

quaint

habitual

Question 22

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

hardly

recently

initially

gradually

Question 23

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

supervision

condition

dimension

infection

Question 24

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

through

though

tough

enough

Question 25

Comprehension Cloze Test

Comprehension:The beginning of the story is (1)__ in its presentation but (2) the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4). O Henry’s treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)__ of humour and pathos.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

legend

ascend

blend

amend

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