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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: 02 Aug, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 261

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Choose the correct one-word substitution for:

"A statement that is seemingly self-contradictory but may be true ____."

  1. AOption (a)

    Paradox

  2. BOption (b)

    Allegory

  3. COption (c)

    Irony

  4. DOption (d)

    Satire

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Answer: (a)A.

Paradox

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Question 262

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Choose the correct one-word substitution for:

"A speech given by one person in a play or performance ___."

  1. AOption (a)

    Dialogue

  2. BOption (b)

    Soliloquy

  3. COption (c)

    Monologue

  4. DOption (d)

    Prologue

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Answer: (a)A.

Dialogue

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Question 263

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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:

"Throw cold water on something"

  1. AOption (a)

    To discourage

  2. BOption (b)

    To cool down

  3. COption (c)

    To wash something

  4. DOption (d)

    To celebrate

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Answer: (a)A.

To discourage

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Question 264

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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:

"Pull the wool over someone's eyes"

  1. AOption (a)

    To keep someone warm

  2. BOption (b)

    To deceive someone

  3. COption (c)

    To make a mistake

  4. DOption (d)

    To give advice

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Answer: (a)A.

To keep someone warm

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Question 265

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Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:

"A bitter pill to swallow"

  1. AOption (a)

    A spicy food

  2. BOption (b)

    A difficult truth to accept

  3. COption (c)

    A cure for disease

  4. DOption (d)

    A happy surprise

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Answer: (a)A.

A spicy food

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Question 266

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Choose the correct one-word substitute for the following phrase:

"A spot or a stain caused by a discoloring substance."

  1. AOption (a)

    Patch

  2. BOption (b)

    Blot

  3. COption (c)

    Mark

  4. DOption (d)

    Speck

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Answer: (a)A.

Patch

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Question 267

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Choose the correct one-word substitute for:

"A disgusting and unpleasant smell"

  1. AOption (a)

    Fragrant

  2. BOption (b)

    Rancid

  3. COption (c)

    Aromatic

  4. DOption (d)

    Pleasant

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Answer: (a)A.

Fragrant

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Question 268

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

Charandas truth confessed to every crime he committed, knowing it would cost him his life.

  1. AOption (a)

    Truly

  2. BOption (b)

    Truthful

  3. COption (c)

    Truthfully

  4. DOption (d)

    true

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Answer: (a)A.

Truly

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Question 269

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

  1. The sun provides us heat and light.

  2. Plants, the primary producers, need sunlight to survive.

  3. Therefore, without the sun, life on Earth would not exist.

  4. It is also the primary source of energy on Earth.

  1. AOption (a)

    1 - 2 - 4 - 3

  2. BOption (b)

    2 - 1 - 3 - 4

  3. COption (c)

    1 - 4 - 2 - 3

  4. DOption (d)

    2 - 4 - 1 - 3

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Answer: (a)A.

1 - 2 - 4 - 3

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Question 270

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

  1. Therefore, massive conservation efforts are required to protect it.

  2. However, deforestation is a major threat to this ecosystem.

  3. It is home to millions of plant and animal species.

  4. The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-3-4-2

  2. BOption (b)

    4-3-2-1

  3. COption (c)

    2-3-4-1

  4. DOption (d)

    3-2-4-1

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Answer: (a)A.

1-3-4-2

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Question 271

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

  1. Thomas Edison was a great inventor.

  2. This invention changed the way people lived.

  3. He invented numerous devices.

  4. Perhaps, the most important was the electric bulb.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-3-4-2

  2. BOption (b)

    1-2-4-3

  3. COption (c)

    2-3-4-1

  4. DOption (d)

    4-1-2-3

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Answer: (a)A.

1-3-4-2

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Question 272

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

  1. This helps one to broaden one's perspective.

  2. We get to meet the people there and experience their culture.

  3. Traveling offers immense opportunities for personal growth.

  4. It gives one an opportunity to visit different parts of the world.

  1. AOption (a)

    3-4-2-1

  2. BOption (b)

    1-2-3-4

  3. COption (c)

    4-3-2-1

  4. DOption (d)

    2-3-4-1

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Answer: (a)A.

3-4-2-1

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Question 273

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

  1. It is because many young people are struggling with stress and anxiety nowadays.

  2. Experts suggest that physical exercise and a balanced diet can help alleviate these issues.

  3. Mental health has become an important topic of discussion in recent years.

  4. The pressure to succeed in academics and career plays a significant role in this struggle.

  1. AOption (a)

    4-1-2-3

  2. BOption (b)

    1-4-3-2

  3. COption (c)

    3-1-4-2

  4. DOption (d)

    2-3-1-4

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Answer: (a)A.

4-1-2-3

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Question 274

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

  1. Governments, NGOs and individuals are all contributing to this cause.

  2. Environmental conservation efforts have been gaining momentum worldwide.

  3. However, despite these efforts, the effects of climate change are still evident.

  4. Even capitalist organizations are focusing on sustainable practices to reduce pollution and deforestation.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-4-3-2

  2. BOption (b)

    2-1-4-3

  3. COption (c)

    4-1-2-3

  4. DOption (d)

    3-2-1-4

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Answer: (a)A.

1-4-3-2

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Question 275

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

  1. Thus, despite challenges, the team managed to reach the finals.

  2. The coach selected the team members based on their skills and qualities.

  3. The players worked tirelessly and displayed exceptional discipline.

  4. His vast experience helped him to expertly train and guide them.

  1. AOption (a)

    3-4-2-1

  2. BOption (b)

    2-4-3-1

  3. COption (c)

    3-2-1-4

  4. DOption (d)

    1-3-4-2

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Answer: (a)A.

3-4-2-1

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Question 276

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Identify the synonym of 'Adhere':

  1. AOption (a)

    Condemn

  2. BOption (b)

    Disjoin

  3. COption (c)

    Comply

  4. DOption (d)

    Setup

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Answer: (a)A.

Condemn

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Question 277

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Identify the synonym of 'Elusive':

  1. AOption (a)

    Clear

  2. BOption (b)

    Easy

  3. COption (c)

    Slippery

  4. DOption (d)

    Obvious

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Answer: (a)A.

Clear

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Question 278

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Identify the synonym of 'Frugal':

  1. AOption (a)

    Wasteful

  2. BOption (b)

    Economical

  3. COption (c)

    Extravagant

  4. DOption (d)

    Generous

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Answer: (a)A.

Wasteful

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Question 279

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Identify the synonym of 'Gracious':

  1. AOption (a)

    Rude

  2. BOption (b)

    Polite

  3. COption (c)

    Selfish

  4. DOption (d)

    Indifferent

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Answer: (a)A.

Rude

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Question 280

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Identify the antonym of "Grisly":

  1. AOption (a)

    Horrid

  2. BOption (b)

    Disgusting

  3. COption (c)

    Frightening

  4. DOption (d)

    Attractive

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Answer: (a)A.

Horrid

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