SSC GD 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks and make the sentence meaningful.They were not ______ to eat during the _______.

Accepted Answer

The correct homophones are 'allowed' (permitted) and 'break' (a pause). The sentence means they were not permitted to eat during the pause.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Sumptuous

Accepted Answer

Sumptuous means splendid and expensive-looking. Lavish means very rich and elaborate. Therefore, 'lavish' is the most appropriate synonym for 'sumptuous'.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom in bold in the given sentence.Because the shop is closing down, most of the stock is goingfor a song.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'for a song' means something is sold or bought very cheaply. Since the shop is closing, stock is being sold at a low price.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The private ______ has contributed immensely to the country’s economy.

Accepted Answer

The term 'sector' is the most appropriate word to describe a part of the economy, such as the private sector, which contributes to the country's economy.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.Heborrowedmoney from his father and ________ it to his friend to help him.

Accepted Answer

The word 'borrowed' means to take something with the intention of returning it. Its antonym is 'lent', which means to give something with the expectation of it being returned.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.Consuming coffee every day can have _______ (negative) effects on one's health.

Accepted Answer

The word 'negative' means harmful or undesirable. 'Adverse' is the closest synonym, meaning unfavorable or detrimental, fitting the context of health effects.

Question 7

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.The possible results of an action

Accepted Answer

Ramification means a consequence of an action or event, especially a complex or unwelcome one. This perfectly fits 'the possible results of an action'.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined group of words in the given sentence.Once in a year, the management of the institutesurveysthe whole situation.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'take stock of' means to review and assess a situation, which perfectly matches the meaning of 'surveys the whole situation'.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Ideal

Accepted Answer

The word 'Ideal' means perfect or excellent. Among the given options, 'Excellent' is the closest synonym, meaning extremely good or outstanding.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Neglect

Accepted Answer

The word 'Neglect' means to pay no attention to or disregard. The most appropriate antonym is 'Remember', which means to recall or keep in mind.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.The goods being sold are ofinferiorquality.

Accepted Answer

The word 'inferior' means of lower quality. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'superior', meaning of higher quality. Thus, option 1 is correct.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Take it with a grain of salt

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'take it with a grain of salt' means to be skeptical about something and not believe it completely, implying it might be untrue.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The manager decided to _________ the meeting, as many of the members were not present.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'call off' means to cancel something. Since many members were absent, cancelling the meeting is the most logical action.

Question 14

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error.Macaroni penguins have a distenctive yellow feather crest on their forehead.

Accepted Answer

The word 'distenctive' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'distinctive', meaning characteristic or unique. Option 2 corrects this error.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.Instead of studying rules and definitions, Helenacquiredlanguage through experience and habit.

Accepted Answer

The word 'acquired' means to gain or obtain something. 'Obtained' is the closest synonym, meaning to get or come into possession of.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Rancid

Accepted Answer

Rancid describes something spoiled or stale, especially fats or oils. The direct opposite of this state is fresh, meaning new and unspoiled.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Bankrupt

Accepted Answer

The word 'Bankrupt' means unable to pay debts. 'Insolvent' has the same meaning, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 18

Select the correct pair of words for the blanks in the given sentence.My cousin likes _______ root and _______ around the bush is one of the idioms in English.

Accepted Answer

The first blank requires 'beet' (the vegetable root). The second blank requires 'beat' to complete the idiom 'beat around the bush'.

Question 19

Fill in the blank by selecting the meaningful and correctly spelt word from the given options.Nowadays, the police get a long _________ of drug peddlers every day.

Accepted Answer

The word 'list' correctly fits the context, meaning a series of names or items. The sentence implies police are getting many names of drug peddlers.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Applaud

Accepted Answer

Applaud means to show approval or praise. Denounce means to publicly declare something to be wrong or evil, making it the direct opposite.