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4100 Total Questions67 Official PapersYears: 2017–2025Search in English Comprehension
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SSC CPO 2025 Official Paper (Held On 12 Dec, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·English Comprehension
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Question 381

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Now, the maid is clean the floor which is in the second stair.

  1. AOption (a)

    is cleaning

  2. BOption (b)

    cleaning

  3. COption (c)

    has cleaned

  4. DOption (d)

    cleans

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Answer: (a)A.

is cleaning

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Question 382

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Read the passage below and choose the correct word for each blank.

The rapid adoption of digital tools has revolutionized the field of education. Online platforms, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms have made learning more accessible and (1), for students around the world. These technologies allow learners to progress at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, and explore subjects beyond traditional syllabi. However, digital learning also brings certain challenges. Not all students have equal access to reliable internet or digital (2) which creates a significant learning gap. Moreover, prolonged screen time and lack of real-world interaction can affect both physical health and social development. To address these issues, institutions must adopt a blended approach-one that combines the flexibility of digital content with the structure of face-to-face learning. Teachers must also be trained to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring that it enhances rather than (3)_____ potential to (4)_____ the learning process. When used responsibly, digital education has the barriers and bring quality instruction to even the most remote corners of the world. But for it to be truly effective, students must stay disciplined, motivated, and (5)_____ in their learning journey.

Which of the following will fill blank no (1)

  1. AOption (a)

    demanding

  2. BOption (b)

    personalized

  3. COption (c)

    expensive

  4. DOption (d)

    structured

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Answer: (a)A.

demanding

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Question 383

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Read the passage below and choose the correct word for each blank.

The rapid adoption of digital tools has revolutionized the field of education. Online platforms, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms have made learning more accessible and (1), for students around the world. These technologies allow learners to progress at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, and explore subjects beyond traditional syllabi. However, digital learning also brings certain challenges. Not all students have equal access to reliable internet or digital (2) which creates a significant learning gap. Moreover, prolonged screen time and lack of real-world interaction can affect both physical health and social development. To address these issues, institutions must adopt a blended approach-one that combines the flexibility of digital content with the structure of face-to-face learning. Teachers must also be trained to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring that it enhances rather than (3)_____ potential to (4)_____ the learning process. When used responsibly, digital education has the barriers and bring quality instruction to even the most remote corners of the world. But for it to be truly effective, students must stay disciplined, motivated, and (5)_____ in their learning journey.

Which of the following will fill blank no (2)

  1. AOption (a)

    curriculum

  2. BOption (b)

    storage

  3. COption (c)

    devices

  4. DOption (d)

    textbooks

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Answer: (a)A.

curriculum

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Question 384

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Read the passage below and choose the correct word for each blank.

The rapid adoption of digital tools has revolutionized the field of education. Online platforms, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms have made learning more accessible and (1), for students around the world. These technologies allow learners to progress at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, and explore subjects beyond traditional syllabi. However, digital learning also brings certain challenges. Not all students have equal access to reliable internet or digital (2) which creates a significant learning gap. Moreover, prolonged screen time and lack of real-world interaction can affect both physical health and social development. To address these issues, institutions must adopt a blended approach-one that combines the flexibility of digital content with the structure of face-to-face learning. Teachers must also be trained to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring that it enhances rather than (3)_____ potential to (4)_____ the learning process. When used responsibly, digital education has the barriers and bring quality instruction to even the most remote corners of the world. But for it to be truly effective, students must stay disciplined, motivated, and (5)_____ in their learning journey.

Which of the following will fill blank no (3)

  1. AOption (a)

    disrupts

  2. BOption (b)

    ignores

  3. COption (c)

    replicates

  4. DOption (d)

    delays

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Answer: (a)A.

disrupts

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Question 385

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Read the passage below and choose the correct word for each blank.

The rapid adoption of digital tools has revolutionized the field of education. Online platforms, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms have made learning more accessible and (1), for students around the world. These technologies allow learners to progress at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, and explore subjects beyond traditional syllabi. However, digital learning also brings certain challenges. Not all students have equal access to reliable internet or digital (2) which creates a significant learning gap. Moreover, prolonged screen time and lack of real-world interaction can affect both physical health and social development. To address these issues, institutions must adopt a blended approach-one that combines the flexibility of digital content with the structure of face-to-face learning. Teachers must also be trained to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring that it enhances rather than (3)_____ potential to (4)_____ the learning process. When used responsibly, digital education has the barriers and bring quality instruction to even the most remote corners of the world. But for it to be truly effective, students must stay disciplined, motivated, and (5)_____ in their learning journey.

Which of the following will fill blank no (4)

  1. AOption (a)

    strengthen

  2. BOption (b)

    reinforce

  3. COption (c)

    break

  4. DOption (d)

    challenge

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Answer: (a)A.

strengthen

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Question 386

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Read the passage below and choose the correct word for each blank.

The rapid adoption of digital tools has revolutionized the field of education. Online platforms, interactive modules, and virtual classrooms have made learning more accessible and (1), for students around the world. These technologies allow learners to progress at their own pace, revisit difficult concepts, and explore subjects beyond traditional syllabi. However, digital learning also brings certain challenges. Not all students have equal access to reliable internet or digital (2) which creates a significant learning gap. Moreover, prolonged screen time and lack of real-world interaction can affect both physical health and social development. To address these issues, institutions must adopt a blended approach-one that combines the flexibility of digital content with the structure of face-to-face learning. Teachers must also be trained to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring that it enhances rather than (3)_____ potential to (4)_____ the learning process. When used responsibly, digital education has the barriers and bring quality instruction to even the most remote corners of the world. But for it to be truly effective, students must stay disciplined, motivated, and (5)_____ in their learning journey.

Which of the following will fill blank no (5)

  1. AOption (a)

    passive

  2. BOption (b)

    disengaged

  3. COption (c)

    focused

  4. DOption (d)

    delayed

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Answer: (a)A.

passive

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Question 387

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct Active Voice form of the given sentence:

The call was being made by Shyam.

  1. AOption (a)

    Shyam makes the call.

  2. BOption (b)

    Shyam was making the call.

  3. COption (c)

    Shyam made the call.

  4. DOption (d)

    The call made Shyam.

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Answer: (a)A.

Shyam makes the call.

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Question 388

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct direct sentence of the following sentence.

He said that the lights had gone off during the storm.

  1. AOption (a)

    He said, "The lights go off during the storm."

  2. BOption (b)

    He said, "The lights had gone off during the storm."

  3. COption (c)

    He said, "The lights went off during the storm."

  4. DOption (d)

    He said, "The lights have gone off during the storm."

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Answer: (a)A.

He said, "The lights go off during the storm."

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Question 389

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct Active Voice form of the given sentence:

The flight announcement was being made by the staff when I entered.

  1. AOption (a)

    The staff made the flight announcement when I entered.

  2. BOption (b)

    The flight announcement made the staff when I entered.

  3. COption (c)

    The staff was making the flight announcement when I entered.

  4. DOption (d)

    The staff has made the flight announcement when I entered.

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Answer: (a)A.

The staff made the flight announcement when I entered.

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Question 390

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct direct sentence of the following sentence. He said that the committee had decided to postpone the event.

  1. AOption (a)

    He said, "The committee has decided to postpone the event."

  2. BOption (b)

    He said, "The committee had decided to postpone the event."

  3. COption (c)

    He said, "The event was postponed by the committee."

  4. DOption (d)

    He said, "The committee would postpone the event."

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Answer: (a)A.

He said, "The committee has decided to postpone the event."

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Question 391

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

A. The new recruit saluted with nervous energy.

B. The sergeant nodded with a knowing smile.

C. He remembered his own first day on duty.

D. Time had taught him both discipline and patience.

  1. AOption (a)

    ABCD

  2. BOption (b)

    CBDA

  3. COption (c)

    ACDB

  4. DOption (d)

    BACD

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Answer: (a)A.

ABCD

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Question 392

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences:

A. His voice cracked as he addressed the crowd.

B. The room was filled with faces of people he once knew.

C. Not all were welcoming.

D. But he had something important to say.

  1. AOption (a)

    BACD

  2. BOption (b)

    ABCD

  3. COption (c)

    ACBD

  4. DOption (d)

    DABC

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Answer: (a)A.

BACD

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Question 393

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct option to rearrange the following sentences:

A. The experiment had failed for the third time.

B. Colleagues began whispering behind closed doors.

C. Still, she believed in the data.

D. Truth, she knew, wasn't always popular.

  1. AOption (a)

    ABCD

  2. BOption (b)

    BACD

  3. COption (c)

    ACBD

  4. DOption (d)

    CADB

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Answer: (a)A.

ABCD

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Question 394

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the right meaning of the idiom 'go the extra mile' in the sentence:

The team went the extra mile to meet the client's needs.

  1. AOption (a)

    Took a long route

  2. BOption (b)

    Made additional effort

  3. COption (c)

    Spent more money

  4. DOption (d)

    Traveled abroad

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Answer: (a)A.

Took a long route

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Question 395

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Select the correct meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket' as used in the sentence below:

He passed on all his belongings to his nephew before he kicked the bucket.

  1. AOption (a)

    Went on vacation

  2. BOption (b)

    Died

  3. COption (c)

    Bought a farm

  4. DOption (d)

    Got angry

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Answer: (a)A.

Went on vacation

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Question 396

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'burned the midnight oil' as used in the sentence below:

Jonathan and his friends burned the midnight oil to complete their final project.

  1. AOption (a)

    Worked late at night

  2. BOption (b)

    Slept well

  3. COption (c)

    Celebrated

  4. DOption (d)

    Lit candles

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Answer: (a)A.

Worked late at night

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Question 397

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'go the extra mile' in the sentence:

She always goes the extra mile to support her students.

  1. AOption (a)

    Travels more

  2. BOption (b)

    Puts in extra effort

  3. COption (c)

    Avoids work

  4. DOption (d)

    Gives directions

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Answer: (a)A.

Travels more

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Question 398

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct indirect speech of the sentence:

She said, "Why didn't anyone inform me about the change?"

  1. AOption (a)

    She asked why had no one informed her about the change.

  2. BOption (b)

    She said why was no one informing her.

  3. COption (c)

    She asked why no one had informed her about the change.

  4. DOption (d)

    She asked why didn't anyone inform her about the change.

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Answer: (a)A.

She asked why had no one informed her about the change.

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Question 399

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the correct indirect speech of the sentence:

She said, "Don't you understand the seriousness of the matter?"

  1. AOption (a)

    She asked why I didn't understand the serious matter.

  2. BOption (b)

    She asked whether I didn't understand the seriousness of the matter.

  3. COption (c)

    She asked if I understood the seriousness of the matter.

  4. DOption (d)

    She asked do I understand how serious it is.

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Answer: (a)A.

She asked why I didn't understand the serious matter.

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Question 400

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

He is more wiser than his brother.

  1. AOption (a)

    very wise 

  2. BOption (b)

    more wise

  3. COption (c)

    wiser to 

  4. DOption (d)

    wiser

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

very wise 

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