SSC GD 2019 PYQs

Question 1

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”Meeting my teacher after ten years wasan unforgotten moment

Accepted Answer

The word 'unforgettable' starts with a vowel sound, so the indefinite article 'an' should be used instead of 'a'. This corrects the grammatical error.

Question 2

Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part among the sentences has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click option 4 i.e. 'No error'.Ram always tries to do things (A)/ very carefully and made sure (B)/ he does them correctly. (C)/ No error (D)

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'tries' (present tense) and 'does' (present tense), so 'made sure' (past tense) is incorrect. It should be 'makes sure' to maintain tense consistency.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.AMIABLE

Accepted Answer

Amiable means having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. Therefore, 'Friendly' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 4

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.She did not reply ___ my Letter.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'reply' is typically followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating the recipient of the reply. Thus, 'reply to my letter' is correct.

Question 5

Dircetion; Select the antonym of the given word.MAJOR

Accepted Answer

The word 'Major' means significant or important. Its direct opposite is 'Minor', meaning less important or smaller in scope.

Question 6

Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.AWKWARD

Accepted Answer

Awkward means clumsy or inconvenient. The direct opposite is 'convenient', meaning easy to use or suitable.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.India’s Republic Day Parade had, among the main ________, an all-women’s marching contingent.

Accepted Answer

The word 'attractions' best fits the context, referring to the main features or highlights that draw public interest in the parade.

Question 8

Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.Leadership ________ a rational approach to achieve success in any task.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Leadership' is singular, so the verb must also be singular. 'Requires' is the correct singular form for the present tense.

Question 9

Select the antonym of the given word.VIRTUOUS

Accepted Answer

Virtuous means having high moral standards. Vicious means deliberately cruel or violent. Therefore, 'vicious' is the direct antonym.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Smoking is ____ to health.

Accepted Answer

The word 'injurious' means harmful, which correctly completes the sentence stating that smoking is harmful to health. It is the most appropriate adjective.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Beware of him. He is as sly as a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'as sly as a fox' is a common simile used to describe someone who is cunning and clever. Therefore, 'fox' is the most appropriate word.

Question 12

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.One who feeds on human flesh

Accepted Answer

A 'cannibal' is specifically a person who eats human flesh. The other options describe broader dietary habits.

Question 13

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is 'Fulfil' (standard UK/Indian English). It means to achieve or realize something.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I wish to travel the whole world, but I______afford it.

Accepted Answer

The sentence expresses an inability to afford something despite a wish. 'Can't' (cannot) correctly conveys this lack of ability or financial capacity.

Question 15

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The government’s interim budget from this financial year contained several measures which have the forthcoming elections in mind.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the preposition 'from'. For a specific financial year, the correct preposition to use is 'for', not 'from'. So, it should be 'for this financial year'.

Question 16

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Having worked for the whole day, you shall have taken some rest and begun again.

Accepted Answer

The modal verb 'shall' is incorrect here. 'Should have taken' is the appropriate phrase to express a past obligation or recommendation, implying that the rest was not taken.

Question 17

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A cold - blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water.

Accepted Answer

The description 'cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water' perfectly defines an amphibian, such as frogs or salamanders.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Sometimes a person's intelligence is not fully appreciated _______ he/she gets an opportunity.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies that appreciation happens only when an opportunity arises. 'Unless' correctly conveys this conditional meaning, indicating 'if not'.

Question 19

Direction: In the following question, select the choice whose meaning is opposite to the word shown in capitals for the below question.STINGY

Accepted Answer

The word 'stingy' means unwilling to spend money. Its direct opposite is 'generous', meaning free in giving or sharing.

Question 20

Select the antonym of the given word.URGE

Accepted Answer

'Urge' means to strongly encourage or persuade someone. Its exact opposite is 'Deter', which means to discourage or prevent someone from doing something.