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4100 Total Questions67 Official PapersYears: 2017–2025Search in English Comprehension
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Question 101

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

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 scientific advancements.

2.It was quite different from modern English, with a complex grammar system and a vocabulary influenced by Norse due to Viking invasions.

3.Old English was heavily influenced by Germanic languages brought by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in the 5th century.

4.The Renaissance and the invention of the printing press helped standardize English spelling and grammar, leading to the rise of Early Modern English.

5.With the Norman Conquest of 1066, a large number of French and Latin words were incorporated in English, particularly in government, law and art.

  1. AOption (a)

    3-2-5-4-1

  2. BOption (b)

    2-4-3-5-1

  3. COption (c)

    2-5-4-3-1

  4. DOption (d)

    1-4-3-2-5

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Answer: (a)A.

3-2-5-4-1

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Question 102

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

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 global health concern, often (1)__. from nutritional deficiencies, chroni diseases, or socio-economic disparities. In many developing nations, iron-deficiency anemia (2)_. an alarming proportion of the female population, with consequences that extend beyond fatigue to impair cognitive performance and maternal outcomes. Medical experts emphasize that anemia is often (3) insidious, progressing stealthily until severe symptoms manifest. Despite the availability of supplements and fortified foods, adherence to preventive strategies (4) ______hampered by cultural taboos, misinformation, and healthcare. Furthermore, in many societies, menstruation and related issues are still shrouded in (5) obfuscation, limiting open dialogue and delaying early intervention. Addressing this silent epidemic requires not only medical solutions but also robust public health campaigns aimed at education and destigmatization. Bridging empowering women and fostering healthier generations. sing the gap between awareness and action is crucial to

Which participle/verb form best fits? (1)

  1. AOption (a)

    resulting

  2. BOption (b)

    result

  3. COption (c)

    results

  4. DOption (d)

    resulted

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Answer: (a)A.

resulting

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Question 103

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

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 global health concern, often (1)__. from nutritional deficiencies, chroni diseases, or socio-economic disparities. In many developing nations, iron-deficiency anemia (2)_. an alarming proportion of the female population, with consequences that extend beyond fatigue to impair cognitive performance and maternal outcomes. Medical experts emphasize that anemia is often (3) insidious, progressing stealthily until severe symptoms manifest. Despite the availability of supplements and fortified foods, adherence to preventive strategies (4) ______hampered by cultural taboos, misinformation, and healthcare. Furthermore, in many societies, menstruation and related issues are still shrouded in (5) obfuscation, limiting open dialogue and delaying early intervention. Addressing this silent epidemic requires not only medical solutions but also robust public health campaigns aimed at education and destigmatization. Bridging empowering women and fostering healthier generations. sing the gap between awareness and action is crucial to

Choose the right verb form.(2)

  1. AOption (a)

    affects

  2. BOption (b)

    affect

  3. COption (c)

    affecting

  4. DOption (d)

    affected

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Answer: (a)A.

affects

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Question 104

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

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 global health concern, often (1)__. from nutritional deficiencies, chroni diseases, or socio-economic disparities. In many developing nations, iron-deficiency anemia (2)_. an alarming proportion of the female population, with consequences that extend beyond fatigue to impair cognitive performance and maternal outcomes. Medical experts emphasize that anemia is often (3) insidious, progressing stealthily until severe symptoms manifest. Despite the availability of supplements and fortified foods, adherence to preventive strategies (4) ______hampered by cultural taboos, misinformation, and healthcare. Furthermore, in many societies, menstruation and related issues are still shrouded in (5) obfuscation, limiting open dialogue and delaying early intervention. Addressing this silent epidemic requires not only medical solutions but also robust public health campaigns aimed at education and destigmatization. Bridging empowering women and fostering healthier generations. sing the gap between awareness and action is crucial to

What does 'insidious' most nearly mean here? (3)

  1. AOption (a)

    Sudden

  2. BOption (b)

    Deceptive

  3. COption (c)

    Violent

  4. DOption (d)

    Predictable

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Answer: (a)A.

Sudden

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Question 105

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

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 global health concern, often (1)__. from nutritional deficiencies, chroni diseases, or socio-economic disparities. In many developing nations, iron-deficiency anemia (2)_. an alarming proportion of the female population, with consequences that extend beyond fatigue to impair cognitive performance and maternal outcomes. Medical experts emphasize that anemia is often (3) insidious, progressing stealthily until severe symptoms manifest. Despite the availability of supplements and fortified foods, adherence to preventive strategies (4) ______hampered by cultural taboos, misinformation, and healthcare. Furthermore, in many societies, menstruation and related issues are still shrouded in (5) obfuscation, limiting open dialogue and delaying early intervention. Addressing this silent epidemic requires not only medical solutions but also robust public health campaigns aimed at education and destigmatization. Bridging empowering women and fostering healthier generations. sing the gap between awareness and action is crucial to

Which auxiliary/modal verb fits best?(4)

  1. AOption (a)

    must

  2. BOption (b)

    has

  3. COption (c)

    is

  4. DOption (d)

    was

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Answer: (a)A.

must

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Question 106

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

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 global health concern, often (1)__. from nutritional deficiencies, chroni diseases, or socio-economic disparities. In many developing nations, iron-deficiency anemia (2)_. an alarming proportion of the female population, with consequences that extend beyond fatigue to impair cognitive performance and maternal outcomes. Medical experts emphasize that anemia is often (3) insidious, progressing stealthily until severe symptoms manifest. Despite the availability of supplements and fortified foods, adherence to preventive strategies (4) ______hampered by cultural taboos, misinformation, and healthcare. Furthermore, in many societies, menstruation and related issues are still shrouded in (5) obfuscation, limiting open dialogue and delaying early intervention. Addressing this silent epidemic requires not only medical solutions but also robust public health campaigns aimed at education and destigmatization. Bridging empowering women and fostering healthier generations. sing the gap between awareness and action is crucial to

'Obfuscation' most nearly means: (5)

  1. AOption (a)

    Clarity

  2. BOption (b)

    Confusion

  3. COption (c)

    Enthusiasm

  4. DOption (d)

    Revelation

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Answer: (a)A.

Clarity

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Question 107

SSC CPO 2025• English Comprehension• English Comprehension

Improve the following sentence by replacing the underlined words with the correct phrasal verb.

After months of training, she was ready to go through the final exam,

  1. AOption (a)

    go in for

  2. BOption (b)

    go off

  3. COption (c)

    went through

  4. DOption (d)

    go along

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Answer: (a)A.

go in for

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Question 108

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Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.

Rohit is very calculative and always has an axe to grind.

  1. AOption (a)

    To have a hidden personal motive

  2. BOption (b)

    To sharpen one's skills

  3. COption (c)

    To work hard for success

  4. DOption (d)

    To take revenge

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Answer: (a)A.

To have a hidden personal motive

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Question 109

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Identify the error in the sentence.

We must respect the elder people in our community.

  1. AOption (a)

    respect

  2. BOption (b)

    people 

  3. COption (c)

    elder

  4. DOption (d)

    community

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Answer: (a)A.

respect

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Question 110

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Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. Without keystone species, entire ecosystems can collapse, leading to significant biodiversity loss.

  2. The concept of a keystone species was first introduced by ecologist Robert Paine, who studied the effect of removing certain predators from an ecosystem.

  3. Keystone species play a disproportionately large role in maintaining the structure and stability of their ecosystems.

  4. For example, sea otters help regulate sea urchin populations, preventing the destruction of kelp forests.

  5. This idea revolutionized ecology by highlighting how some species have a far greater impact on their environment than others.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-3-2-4-5

  2. BOption (b)

    3-2-5-4-1

  3. COption (c)

    4-3-2-5-1

  4. DOption (d)

    5-2-3-1-4

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Answer: (a)A.

1-3-2-4-5

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Question 111

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Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.

His_____ behavior during negotiations frustrated his teammates.

  1. AOption (a)

    intranzigent

  2. BOption (b)

    intransegent

  3. COption (c)

    intransigant

  4. DOption (d)

    intransigent

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Answer: (a)A.

intranzigent

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Question 112

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: APPOSITE

  1. AOption (a)

    Irrelevant

  2. BOption (b)

    Vague

  3. COption (c)

    Relevant

  4. DOption (d)

    Random

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Answer: (a)A.

Irrelevant

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Question 113

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: IGNOMINY

  1. AOption (a)

    Disgrace

  2. BOption (b)

    Respect

  3. COption (c)

    Fame

  4. DOption (d)

    Honor

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Answer: (a)A.

Disgrace

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Question 114

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Exonerate

  1. AOption (a)

    Convict

  2. BOption (b)

    Free

  3. COption (c)

    Excuse

  4. DOption (d)

    Liberate

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Answer: (a)A.

Convict

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Question 115

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Scrupulous

  1. AOption (a)

    Honest

  2. BOption (b)

    Immoral

  3. COption (c)

    Conscientious

  4. DOption (d)

    Ethical

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Answer: (a)A.

Honest

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Question 116

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: NEOPHYTE

  1. AOption (a)

    Beginner

  2. BOption (b)

    Veteran

  3. COption (c)

    Master

  4. DOption (d)

    Expert

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Answer: (a)A.

Beginner

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Question 117

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: PROPITIATE

  1. AOption (a)

    Agitate

  2. BOption (b)

    Provoke

  3. COption (c)

    Appease

  4. DOption (d)

    Enrage

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Answer: (a)A.

Agitate

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Question 118

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Intransigence

  1. AOption (a)

    Obstinacy 

  2. BOption (b)

    Compromise

  3. COption (c)

    Defiance

  4. DOption (d)

    Rigidity

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Answer: (a)A.

Obstinacy 

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Question 119

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Imbroglio

  1. AOption (a)

    Entanglement

  2. BOption (b)

    Complication

  3. COption (c)

    Agreement

  4. DOption (d)

    Dispute

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Answer: (a)A.

Entanglement

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Question 120

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Choose the correct meaning of idiom:

Will not pass muster

  1. AOption (a)

    Will not meet required standards

  2. BOption (b)

    Will not bring any excitement

  3. COption (c)

    Will not escape attention

  4. DOption (d)

    Will not create any disturbance

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Answer: (a)A.

Will not meet required standards

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