SSC GD 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.An object through which we cannot see at all

Accepted Answer

An object that completely blocks light, preventing any visibility through it, is defined as opaque. This directly matches the given description.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Detest

Accepted Answer

Detest means to dislike intensely. Adore means to love or admire deeply. Therefore, 'adore' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.A soft breeze blows as the sun________ in the distant waters.

Accepted Answer

The word 'shimmers' perfectly describes the sun's reflection on distant water, suggesting a soft, wavering light. It fits the serene context of a soft breeze.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Petty

Accepted Answer

The word 'Petty' means of little importance or trivial. The most appropriate antonym is 'Big', meaning of considerable size or importance.

Question 5

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Bureaucracy' is correctly spelled. The other options contain common spelling errors in their respective words.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Come to blows

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'come to blows' means to start fighting physically. It implies a situation escalating to physical confrontation.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Enthusiasm

Accepted Answer

Enthusiasm means intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm. Thus, 'Lethargy' is the most appropriate antonym.

Question 8

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.The decision to become a doctoris completely hers

Accepted Answer

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Hers' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone without a noun. Possessive pronouns like 'hers' never take an apostrophe.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.His condition was so critical that a senior doctor ______ performed the operation.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a reflexive pronoun to emphasize that the senior doctor performed the operation personally. 'Himself' correctly refers back to 'a senior doctor'.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To break loose.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to break loose' means to escape from confinement or control. Option 1, 'To escape', directly conveys this meaning.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.He ______ her that he had deposited the money in the bank.

Accepted Answer

The correct word is 'assured' which means to tell someone positively to remove doubt. He removed her doubt about the money deposit.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Chicken hearted

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'chicken-hearted' refers to someone who is easily frightened or lacks courage. Therefore, 'Easily scared' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Criticise

Accepted Answer

To 'criticise' means to express disapproval. The opposite is to 'approve', which means to express satisfaction or agreement.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Besides having a good academic record, it is important that you learn how to face an interview with ______ and self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

The word 'ease' pairs perfectly with 'self-confidence' to describe a relaxed, comfortable demeanor during an interview. The other options do not fit the context of personal behavior.

Question 15

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Release someone from a duty or obligation

Accepted Answer

To release someone from a duty or obligation means to free them from blame or responsibility, which is precisely the definition of 'exonerate'.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To break new ground

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to break new ground' means to do something innovative or to pioneer in a particular field, establishing new methods or discoveries.

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Comparison between things that have similar features

Accepted Answer

Analogy refers to a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification, especially when they share similar features.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.After hours of discussion, the team ______ at the same conclusion.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'arrived' is the most appropriate collocation with 'at a conclusion' to indicate reaching a decision or understanding after deliberation.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Similar

Accepted Answer

The word 'similar' means having a resemblance or likeness. 'Alike' perfectly conveys this meaning, indicating sameness or close resemblance.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Wee hours of the day

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'wee hours of the day' refers to the very early hours of the morning, just before or around dawn. Therefore, 'Dawn' is the most appropriate meaning.