Welcome to your SSC Previous Year English Practice Set 1
1.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
2.
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A large bundle bound for storage or transportation
3.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
4.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
She was greatly _______ by the nightmare she had.
5.
Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
"I like having South Indian breakfast," said Arun to the receptionist.
6.
In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Airlines have increased fares because according to the new rules only limiting passengers are allowed.
7.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
8.
Examine the four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. We found both to be very quiet and subdued.
B. Later when we became good friends, they told us about their tragic loss.
C. The Mehras were newcomers to the neighbourhood.
D. My wife and I called on them to ask if they needed any help.
9.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
She may be the Principal but it is the school administrator who rules the roost.
10.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
My hands were eager for tore up that awful letter.
11.
Select the misspelt word.
12.
Select the option that will improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'
Make a list of most the things you would like to do once this lockdown is over.
13.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
14.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
15.
Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Einstein's school teachers thought he would never success in life.
16.
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The disaster management team rescued the flood victims.
17.
Select the option which means the same as the group of words given.
Doctor who deals with bone problems.
18.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Shekhar Gupta is one of the _______ journalists of India.
19.
Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Her face had the most extraordinary expression of horror and amusement.
B. My mother looked up in time to see me fall.
C. But I missed and went sprawling across the kitchen floor.
D. My hand reached out to grab the handle of the door that led into the kitchen.
20.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To put one's foot in one's mouth
