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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: 31 Jul, 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)·English Language
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Question 161

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:

"To make bricks without straw."

  1. AOption (a)

    To waste time doing easy work

  2. BOption (b)

    To build something using traditional methods

  3. COption (c)

    To attempt something without the necessary resources

  4. DOption (d)

    To work in a construction-related job

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Answer: (a)A.

To waste time doing easy work

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Question 162

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

"In the same boat"

  1. AOption (a)

    Facing the same situation

  2. BOption (b)

    Being very wealthy

  3. COption (c)

    Traveling together

  4. DOption (d)

    Owning a boat

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Answer: (a)A.

Facing the same situation

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Question 163

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Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

By the time we reached (1) / the stadium, the match (2) / already starts. (3) / We were disappointed(4).

  1. AOption (a)

    By the time we reached (1)

  2. BOption (b)

    the stadium, the match (2)

  3. COption (c)

    already starts. (3)

  4. DOption (d)

    We were disappointed. (4)

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Answer: (a)A.

By the time we reached (1)

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Question 164

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Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Please look (1) / after the matter (2) / and let me (3) / know what you find (4).

  1. AOption (a)

    Please look (1)

  2. BOption (b)

    after the matter (2)

  3. COption (c)

    and let me (3)

  4. DOption (d)

    know what you find. (4)

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Answer: (a)A.

Please look (1)

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Question 165

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Arrange the passage correctly:

(1) He then logged out of his user account in order to have privacy and security.

(2) He copied all his working files to the desktop so that he would not lose any work.

(3) In conclusion, he powered down the system by closing the power menu on the screen.

(4) He carefully closed down each running program and application one by one.

  1. AOption (a)

    2 - 4 - 1 - 3

  2. BOption (b)

    2 - 1 - 4 - 3

  3. COption (c)

    4 - 2 - 1 - 3

  4. DOption (d)

    1 - 3 - 4 - 2

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Answer: (a)A.

2 - 4 - 1 - 3

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Question 166

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Arrange the passage correctly:

(1) She boarded the bus heading to downtown.

(2) She found a window seat and settled in.

(3) She bought a ticket from the bus stop.

(4) She got off at her desired stop and walked to the café.

  1. AOption (a)

    4 - 1 - 3 - 2

  2. BOption (b)

    3 - 1 - 2 - 4

  3. COption (c)

    2 - 1 - 3 - 4

  4. DOption (d)

    1 - 3 - 2 - 4

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Answer: (a)A.

4 - 1 - 3 - 2

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Question 167

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

The researchers conducted a study to do light on the effects of climate change on coral reefs.

  1. AOption (a)

    Throw

  2. BOption (b)

    Make

  3. COption (c)

    Bring

  4. DOption (d)

    Shed

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Answer: (a)A.

Throw

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Question 168

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

She didn't have the required qualifications, and she was not selected for the role.

  1. AOption (a)

    Therefore

  2. BOption (b)

    Although

  3. COption (c)

    However

  4. DOption (d)

    Thus

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Answer: (a)A.

Therefore

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Question 169

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

He tried to make up the real meaning behind her silence, but failed.

  1. AOption (a)

    Make for

  2. BOption (b)

    Make on

  3. COption (c)

    Make about

  4. DOption (d)

    Make out

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Answer: (a)A.

Make for

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Question 170

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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, it is important to conserve water.

  2. Water is essential for all living beings.

  3. Many regions face water shortages.

  4. Rainwater harvesting is one way to save water.

  1. AOption (a)

    1-2-4-3

  2. BOption (b)

    4-3-2-1

  3. COption (c)

    2-3-1-4

  4. DOption (d)

    2-4-1-3

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Answer: (a)A.

1-2-4-3

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Question 171

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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 police investigated the matter thoroughly.

  2. A robbery took place in the local bank.

  3. They gathered evidence from the crime scene.

  4. Eventually, the culprits were caught and arrested.

  1. AOption (a)

    2-3-4-1

  2. BOption (b)

    2-1-3-4

  3. COption (c)

    1-2-4-3

  4. DOption (d)

    2-1-4-3

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Answer: (a)A.

2-3-4-1

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Question 172

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

  1. Plants need sunlight, water and nutrients to grow.

  2. So, we must take care of our plants by providing them with the right conditions.

  3. Without these essential elements, plants would not survive.

  4. Then, our plants will be healthy and produce flowers and fruits.

  1. AOption (a)

    4-2-1-3

  2. BOption (b)

    1-4-2-3

  3. COption (c)

    3-2-1-4

  4. DOption (d)

    1-3-2-4

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Answer: (a)A.

4-2-1-3

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Question 173

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate adverb.

That's the restaurant ________ we met for the first time.

  1. AOption (a)

    in which

  2. BOption (b)

    at which

  3. COption (c)

    where

  4. DOption (d)

    at where

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Answer: (a)A.

in which

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Question 174

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Identify the sentence that uses the positive degree of comparison.

  1. AOption (a)

    She is the most intelligent student in the class.

  2. BOption (b)

    She is more intelligent than her classmates.

  3. COption (c)

    She is as intelligent as her classmates.

  4. DOption (d)

    She is the more intelligent student in the class.

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Answer: (a)A.

She is the most intelligent student in the class.

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Question 175

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses the comparative degree.

  1. AOption (a)

    This is the most easiest task.

  2. BOption (b)

    This task is more easier than the previous one.

  3. COption (c)

    This task is easier than the previous one.

  4. DOption (d)

    This task is the more easier than the previous one.

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Answer: (a)A.

This is the most easiest task.

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Question 176

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Identify the synonym of 'Imminent':

  1. AOption (a)

    Distant

  2. BOption (b)

    Approaching

  3. COption (c)

    Delayed

  4. DOption (d)

    Postponed

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Answer: (a)A.

Distant

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Question 177

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Identify the synonym of 'Tranquil'

  1. AOption (a)

    Restless

  2. BOption (b)

    Peaceful

  3. COption (c)

    Turbulent

  4. DOption (d)

    Chaotic

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Answer: (a)A.

Restless

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Question 178

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Identify the antonym of "Bold":

  1. AOption (a)

    Adventurous

  2. BOption (b)

    Brave

  3. COption (c)

    Timid

  4. DOption (d)

    Fearless

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Answer: (a)A.

Adventurous

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Question 179

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Identify the antonym of "Obscure"

  1. AOption (a)

    Prominent

  2. BOption (b)

    Vague

  3. COption (c)

    Faint

  4. DOption (d)

    Hidden

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Answer: (a)A.

Prominent

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Question 180

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate adverb.

The teacher explained the concept ___ for the students.

  1. AOption (a)

    clear

  2. BOption (b)

    clearly

  3. COption (c)

    clearer

  4. DOption (d)

    clarity

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Answer: (a)A.

clear

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