SSC GD 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.He was dismissed for being combative and antagonistic ________ his supervisor.

Accepted Answer

The word 'antagonistic' correctly pairs with the preposition 'towards' when describing an attitude or behavior directed at someone. This is standard English usage.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.Please give me one more _________ to prove my innocence.

Accepted Answer

The word 'chance' fits best as it means an opportunity to do something, which is appropriate for proving innocence. 'Occasion' is a specific event, not a general opportunity.

Question 3

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.Retail outlets are closing down. so the customers are left with no other choise but to make online purchase.

Accepted Answer

The word 'choise' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'choice'. This is a common spelling error.

Question 4

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Neither of the teachers is participating on this event.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'participating' for an event is 'in', not 'on'. So, 'participating in this event' is correct.

Question 5

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.And thereupon he sudden remembered / that he was not sleeping in his wife's room, but in his study, / and the smile vanished from his face.

Accepted Answer

The word 'sudden' is an adjective. To modify the verb 'remembered', an adverb is required. The correct form is 'suddenly'.

Question 6

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.She never has to worry about money as she isborn into a very rich family.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'born with a silver spoon in mouth' directly means to be born into a wealthy family, perfectly matching the highlighted phrase's context.

Question 7

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.Stop preaching. You must understand thatit is tougher to do something in reality than to say or think.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Easier said than done' perfectly captures the idea that performing an action is often more challenging than merely talking or thinking about it, directly matching the highlighted meaning.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Shot in the arm.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'shot in the arm' means something that gives encouragement or a boost. Option 1 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 9

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.The health agency has encourage people around the world to wash their hands regularly.

Accepted Answer

The present perfect tense requires 'has' or 'have' followed by the past participle form of the verb. 'Encourage' should be 'encouraged'.

Question 10

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.I feel they arewatching me too closely and making me feel uncomfortablein the new college.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'breathing down one's neck' means to watch someone closely and constantly, often making them feel uncomfortable. This perfectly matches the context of the sentence.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiomGet down to brass tacks

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Get down to brass tacks' means to focus on the essential facts or practical details of a matter, implying seriousness.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

"Based" is the correct choice as it forms the common phrase "based on," meaning founded upon or derived from a specific idea or fact in the passage context.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option for blank (2)

Accepted Answer

The word 'grasp' means to understand something completely. In the context of understanding a concept, 'grasp' is the most appropriate and fitting word.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

Accepted Answer

The correct phrasal verb is 'stave off', which means to avert or delay something bad or dangerous. The other options are incorrect combinations.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

Accepted Answer

The context of the passage is in the past tense, which requires the past form 'came' rather than the present tense 'comes'.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)

Accepted Answer

'Chunks' refers to thick, solid pieces or manageable amounts of something. It fits perfectly when describing the breaking down of information, time, or material into substantial parts.