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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 (Higher Secondary Level) Official Paper (Held On: 30 Jul, 2025 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 441

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Transform the following sentence into active voice.

Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which was propounded by Akbar the Great.

  1. AOption (a)

    Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which Akbar the Great propounded.

  2. BOption (b)

    Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which did Akbar the Great propound.

  3. COption (c)

    Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which did Akbar the Great propounded.

  4. DOption (d)

    Din-i-Ilahi had been a religion which Akbar the Great propounded.

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Answer: (a)A.

Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which Akbar the Great propounded.

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Question 442

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Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:

(1) She boiled water.

(2) She poured it into a mug.

(3) She added tea leaves.

(4) She waited for it to brew.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-2-3-4

  2. BOption (b)

    2-1-3-4

  3. COption (c)

    1-3-2-4

  4. DOption (d)

    1-2-4-3

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Answer: (a)A.

1-2-3-4

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Question 443

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Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:

(1) A cyclist had slipped on the road.

(2) A crowd gathered quickly.

(3) They helped him to stand up..

(4) People offered him water.

  1. AOption (a)

    2-1-3-4

  2. BOption (b)

    1-2-3-4

  3. COption (c)

    2-3-4-1

  4. DOption (d)

    1-3-4-2

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Answer: (a)A.

2-1-3-4

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Question 444

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Arrange the parts to form a correct and meaningful sentence related to a marriage function:

(1) The wedding invitation cards were sent

(2) Guests arrived in traditional attire

(3) The venue was decorated beautifully prior to guests' arrival

(4) The ceremony began with rituals.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-3-4-2

  2. BOption (b)

    2-1-3-4

  3. COption (c)

    1-2-4-3

  4. DOption (d)

    1-3-2-4

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Answer: (a)A.

1-3-4-2

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Question 445

SSC Selection Post 2025• English Language• English Language

Fill in the blank with an appropriate degree of comparison.

Madhu was the one who had eaten the ________ number of mangoes, only one!

  1. AOption (a)

    less

  2. BOption (b)

    lesser

  3. COption (c)

    least

  4. DOption (d)

    leastest

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Answer: (a)A.

less

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Question 446

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Identify the error in the sentence.

She ran into the list to make sure she hadn't missed anything.

  1. AOption (a)

    ran

  2. BOption (b)

    missed

  3. COption (c)

    into

  4. DOption (d)

    list

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Answer: (a)A.

ran

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Question 447

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Choose the option that completes the sentence using the correct spelling.

The lights of the Aurora Borealis are a natural _______.

  1. AOption (a)

    phenominon

  2. BOption (b)

    phenominnon

  3. COption (c)

    phenomenon

  4. DOption (d)

    phinominon

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Answer: (a)A.

phenominon

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Question 448

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Reading books regularly

P. and enhances empathy

Q. improves vocabulary,

R. through exposure to different perspectives

S. develops critical thinking

  1. AOption (a)

    RPSQ

  2. BOption (b)

    QSPR

  3. COption (c)

    SPQR

  4. DOption (d)

    PQRS

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Answer: (a)A.

RPSQ

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Question 449

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Stoic thought

P. through rational detachment

Q. over desire

R. and inner control

S. advocates endurance

  1. AOption (a)

    RSQP

  2. BOption (b)

    SQPR

  3. COption (c)

    PSQR

  4. DOption (d)

    QPSR

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Answer: (a)A.

RSQP

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Question 450

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Illegal mining

P. and groundwater depletion

Q. in protected forests

R. causing habitat collapse

S. eroded biodiversity

  1. AOption (a)

    QRPS

  2. BOption (b)

    RSPQ

  3. COption (c)

    PSQR

  4. DOption (d)

    SQRP

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Answer: (a)A.

QRPS

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Question 451

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Choose the synonym of 'Deride'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Taunt

  2. BOption (b)

    Inspire

  3. COption (c)

    Encourage

  4. DOption (d)

    Praise

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Answer: (a)A.

Taunt

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Question 452

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Find the antonym of 'Falter'.

  1. AOption (a)

    Waver

  2. BOption (b)

    Stumble

  3. COption (c)

    Persist

  4. DOption (d)

    Demur

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Answer: (a)A.

Waver

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Question 453

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I will not ___ this kind of behavior in my class.

  1. AOption (a)

    bare

  2. BOption (b)

    bear

  3. COption (c)

    beer

  4. DOption (d)

    boar

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Answer: (a)A.

bare

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Question 454

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Choose the correctly spelled scientific word.

  1. AOption (a)

    Vacine

  2. BOption (b)

    Vaccene

  3. COption (c)

    Vaccine

  4. DOption (d)

    Vaxine

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Answer: (a)A.

Vacine

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Question 455

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Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'capable of being done'?

  1. AOption (a)

    Feazible

  2. BOption (b)

    Feasible

  3. COption (c)

    Feisible

  4. DOption (d)

    Feaceable

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Answer: (a)A.

Feazible

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Question 456

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:

“A brown study”

  1. AOption (a)

    A room with brown furniture

  2. BOption (b)

    Lost in thought or daydreaming

  3. COption (c)

    A plan for redecorating

  4. DOption (d)

    A study related to earth sciences

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Answer: (a)A.

A room with brown furniture

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Question 457

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Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.

After working in the company for several years, Anita really knows the ropes and can train new employees with ease.

  1. AOption (a)

    To be skilled and experienced in a particular activity.

  2. BOption (b)

    To be unaware of how something works.

  3. COption (c)

    To be physically strong.

  4. DOption (d)

    To take unnecessary risks.

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Answer: (a)A.

To be skilled and experienced in a particular activity.

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Question 458

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Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.

The principal of the college, along with the vice principals, have approved the new curriculum.

  1. AOption (a)

    has approved

  2. BOption (b)

    were approving

  3. COption (c)

    was approved

  4. DOption (d)

    No substitution required

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Answer: (a)A.

has approved

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Question 459

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Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.

Had the research data been verified earlier, the project could complete within the deadline.

  1. AOption (a)

    could have been completed

  2. BOption (b)

    had completed

  3. COption (c)

    could completed

  4. DOption (d)

    could had been complete

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Answer: (a)A.

could have been completed

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Question 460

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Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

The homework is checked by the teacher every Friday.

  1. AOption (a)

    The teacher checks the homework every Friday.

  2. BOption (b)

    The teacher has checked the homework every Friday.

  3. COption (c)

    The homework was being checked by the teacher every Friday.

  4. DOption (d)

    The teacher was checking the homework every Friday.

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Answer: (a)A.

The teacher checks the homework every Friday.

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