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Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.

2975 Total Questions119 Official PapersYears: 2019–2025Search in English Comprehension
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SSC Selection Post 2025 (Matriculation Level) Official Paper (Held On: 01 Aug, 2025 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 241

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Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

Despite his apology, she refused to accept his gift and did not except his explanation.

  1. AOption (a)

    accept, accept

  2. BOption (b)

    except, accept

  3. COption (c)

    accept, except

  4. DOption (d)

    except, except

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Answer: (a)A.

accept, accept

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Question 242

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Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.

The poet describe the beauty of nature in vivid detail.

  1. AOption (a)

    Describes

  2. BOption (b)

    Described

  3. COption (c)

    Is describing

  4. DOption (d)

    Will describe

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Answer: (a)A.

Describes

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Question 243

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

  1. The rain started pouring heavily.

  2. Dark clouds 1-gathered in the sky.

  3. Soon, the streets were filled with puddles.

  4. People rushed to find shelter.

  1. AOption (a)

    4-3-2-1

  2. BOption (b)

    2-1-4-3

  3. COption (c)

    3-1-4-2

  4. DOption (d)

    1-2-3-4

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Answer: (a)A.

4-3-2-1

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Question 244

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Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. Scientists have been studying the potential of artificial intelligence for years.

  2. As a result, ongoing research is focused on making AI systems more transparent and accountable.

  3. However, there are concerns about the ethical implications of using AI in everyday life.

  4. AI has the potential to revolutionize industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation.

  1. AOption (a)

    2-1-3-4

  2. BOption (b)

    1-3-4-2

  3. COption (c)

    1-4-3-2

  4. DOption (d)

    2-1-4-3

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Answer: (a)A.

2-1-3-4

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Question 245

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Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. The importance of physical fitness cannot be overstated in today's fast-paced world.

  2. It even contributes to better mental health by lowering stress levels.

  3. It also reduces the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.

  4. Regular exercise helps to maintain a healthy body and boosts energy levels.

  1. AOption (a)

    2-3-4-1

  2. BOption (b)

    1-4-3-2

  3. COption (c)

    3-2-1-4

  4. DOption (d)

    4-3-1-2

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Answer: (a)A.

2-3-4-1

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Question 246

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Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. Our negligence has potentially contaminated the food-chain.

  2. It is mainly caused by poor waste management.

  3. Plastic pollution is a serious problem affecting our environment.

  4. We need to switch to eco-friendly alternatives before it is too late.

  1. AOption (a)

    3-1-4-2

  2. BOption (b)

    2-3-1-4

  3. COption (c)

    2-1-4-3

  4. DOption (d)

    3-2-1-4

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Answer: (a)A.

3-1-4-2

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Question 247

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Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

  1. Insufficient water intake can cause dehydration.

  2. Water helps in digestion, circulation and temperature regulation.

  3. Drinking water is important to keep our body and mind healthy.

  4. Dehydration leads to fatigue and brain fog.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-3-2-4

  2. BOption (b)

    2-3-4-1

  3. COption (c)

    3-2-1-4

  4. DOption (d)

    4-3-1-2

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Answer: (a)A.

1-3-2-4

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Question 248

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Identify the correct type of pronoun in the following sentence.

I enjoyed myself during the holidays.

Here, Myself is a ________ pronoun.

  1. AOption (a)

    reflexive

  2. BOption (b)

    possessive

  3. COption (c)

    distributive

  4. DOption (d)

    demonstrative

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Answer: (a)A.

reflexive

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Question 249

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.

He could not ________ his habitual irregularity at work and was ultimately suspended.

  1. AOption (a)

    get on with

  2. BOption (b)

    get away with

  3. COption (c)

    get on

  4. DOption (d)

    get off

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Answer: (a)A.

get on with

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Question 250

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The type of reference in which different expressions are used to refer to the same object is ________ reference.

  1. AOption (a)

    constant

  2. BOption (b)

    same

  3. COption (c)

    variable

  4. DOption (d)

    no

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Answer: (a)A.

constant

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Question 251

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Identify the synonym of 'Acumen'

  1. AOption (a)

    Stupidity

  2. BOption (b)

    Ignorance

  3. COption (c)

    Brilliance

  4. DOption (d)

    Dullness

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Answer: (a)A.

Stupidity

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Question 252

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Identify the synonym of 'Hapless'

  1. AOption (a)

    Lucky

  2. BOption (b)

    Unfortunate

  3. COption (c)

    Fortunate

  4. DOption (d)

    Content

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Answer: (a)A.

Lucky

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Question 253

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Identify the synonym of 'Boisterous':

  1. AOption (a)

    Ignorant

  2. BOption (b)

    Quiet

  3. COption (c)

    Noisy

  4. DOption (d)

    Clueless

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Answer: (a)A.

Ignorant

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Question 254

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Identify the antonym of 'Axiom':

  1. AOption (a)

    Truism

  2. BOption (b)

    Adage

  3. COption (c)

    Absurdity

  4. DOption (d)

    Principle

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Answer: (a)A.

Truism

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Question 255

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Identify the antonym of "Morbid"

  1. AOption (a)

    Cheerful

  2. BOption (b)

    Grim

  3. COption (c)

    Gloomy

  4. DOption (d)

    Sickly

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Answer: (a)A.

Cheerful

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Question 256

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Identify the antonym of "Reverence":

  1. AOption (a)

    Respect

  2. BOption (b)

    Esteem

  3. COption (c)

    Honor

  4. DOption (d)

    Disrespect

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Answer: (a)A.

Respect

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Question 257

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Pick the correctly spelled word:

  1. AOption (a)

    Cemetery

  2. BOption (b)

    Cemetary

  3. COption (c)

    Cemetry

  4. DOption (d)

    Semetary

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Answer: (a)A.

Cemetery

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Question 258

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Pick the correctly spelled word:

  1. AOption (a)

    Collectible

  2. BOption (b)

    Collecteble

  3. COption (c)

    Colletible

  4. DOption (d)

    Collectibel

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Answer: (a)A.

Collectible

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Question 259

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Which word is spelled correctly?

  1. AOption (a)

    Entrepreneur

  2. BOption (b)

    Enterpraneur

  3. COption (c)

    Entrepraneur

  4. DOption (d)

    Entrepranur

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Entrepreneur

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Question 260

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Which word is spelled correctly?

  1. AOption (a)

    Maneuver

  2. BOption (b)

    Manuever

  3. COption (c)

    Manouver

  4. DOption (d)

    Mannuver

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Maneuver

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