SSC GD 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.If an individual keeps his fingers crossed he ________ for the best.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to keep one's fingers crossed' means to hope for good luck or a positive outcome. Therefore, 'hopes' is the most appropriate word.

Question 2

Select the antonym of the given word.LATENT

Accepted Answer

"Latent" means existing but not yet developed or manifest (hidden). Its exact opposite is "Obvious", which means easily perceived or clearly visible.

Question 3

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.In high spirits

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'in high spirits' means being extremely happy, cheerful, and energetic. Therefore, 'feel joyful' is the exact meaning of this phrase.

Question 4

Directions: Select the synonym of the given word.ADULTERATED

Accepted Answer

The word 'adulterated' means to make something impure by adding an inferior substance. 'Contaminated' means to make something impure or unsuitable, which is a direct synonym.

Question 5

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If it weren’t for the old man, we haven’t had anything to talk about.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a second conditional (If + past simple, ... would + base verb). 'haven't had' should be replaced with 'wouldn't have'.

Question 6

Directions:Select the antonym of the given word.HIDEOUS

Accepted Answer

The word 'hideous' means extremely ugly or repulsive. Therefore, its direct opposite is 'beautiful'.

Question 7

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A life history written by somebody else

Accepted Answer

A 'biography' is the life story of a person written by someone else. 'Autobiography' is written by the person themselves.

Question 8

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Ritesh is best than many other boys in his class.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'than' for comparison, requiring a comparative adjective. 'Best' is superlative; the comparative form 'better' should be used instead of 'best'.

Question 9

Select the synonym of the given word.DISHEVELLED

Accepted Answer

Dishevelled means untidy or disordered. Therefore, 'Untidy' is the correct synonym.

Question 10

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Dr Rana is our teacher of English since this semester.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'since this semester' is incorrect. For a period of time, 'for' should be used instead of 'since'. The correct phrase is 'for this semester'.

Question 11

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Suresh is ______ in collecting stamps.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'interested in' correctly expresses Suresh's engagement with stamp collecting. 'Interested' means having a feeling of curiosity or concern about something.

Question 12

Select the antonym of the given word.BENIGN

Accepted Answer

Benign means gentle or kind. Hostile means unfriendly or aggressive. Therefore, 'Hostile' is the direct antonym of 'Benign'.

Question 13

Select the synonym of the given word.SLENDER

Accepted Answer

The word 'slender' means gracefully thin. Among the given options, 'slim' is the closest in meaning, also referring to being thin or delicate.

Question 14

Directions:Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Someone who leaves one’s country to settle in another country.

Accepted Answer

An 'emigrant' is specifically someone who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another. The other options do not fit this definition.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Let us go for a picnic today. The _________ is very pleasant.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a word describing the current outdoor conditions suitable for a picnic. 'Weather' refers to the day-to-day atmospheric state, which is appropriate here.

Question 16

Select the antonym of the given word.Ruthless

Accepted Answer

The word 'ruthless' means having no pity or compassion. Therefore, 'kind', meaning gentle and caring, is its direct antonym.

Question 17

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I told him to avoid fighting, but he won’t ..........

Accepted Answer

The modal verb 'won't' (will not) is always followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, 'do it' is the correct choice.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.Much of the peoplein the train were asleep at the time of the accident.

Accepted Answer

The quantifier 'much' is used for uncountable nouns. 'People' is a countable noun, so 'most' is the correct quantifier to indicate a large quantity.

Question 19

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.To get away with

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to get away with' means to escape punishment or avoid negative consequences for an action. Option 1 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Sometimes it is necessary for an author to know what is going on in the minds of his ________

Accepted Answer

An author creates 'characters' in their work. Understanding their characters' thoughts is crucial for developing a compelling narrative. The other options refer to recipients of different media.