SSC GD 2025 PYQs

Question 1

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.The experimental chef combined flavours audacious and with an almost synesthetic sensibility, creating dishes that challenged the very notion of culinary categories.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'combined flavours audacious'. Adjectives typically precede the noun they modify. The correct phrasing should be 'combined audacious flavours'.

Question 2

Select the correct spelling of the underlined incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence.The next generation has become well-travelled,tech-savyyand hardworking.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the compound adjective is 'tech-savvy'. It combines 'tech' (short for technology) with 'savvy' (meaning knowledgeable or shrewd).

Question 3

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Resilient

Accepted Answer

Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. 'Strong' is the closest synonym, indicating durability and ability to bounce back.

Question 4

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.The report was filled with spurious data and ambigous conclusions, making it untenable to rely on.

Accepted Answer

The word 'ambigous' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'ambiguous', with a 'u' after 'g'.

Question 5

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.(A) He spoke passionately about his favourite book, / (B) articulating his thoughts clear / (C) and engaging everyone in a lively discussion / (D) about its themes.

Accepted Answer

The error is in segment (B). 'Clear' is an adjective, but an adverb is needed to modify the verb 'articulating'. It should be 'clearly'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Heenjoy going in a jogin the morning to start his day on a healthy note.

Accepted Answer

The correct form for the third-person singular subject 'He' is 'enjoys'. Also, the idiomatic expression is 'going for a jog', not 'going in a jog'.

Question 7

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.The atmosphere at the consert was electric.

Accepted Answer

The word 'consert' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'concert'. All other words in the sentence are spelled correctly.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Determine the collocation through the sentence.When she received the news about the death of her uncle, she _______ into tears.

Accepted Answer

The correct collocation is 'burst into tears,' meaning to suddenly start crying. This phrase perfectly fits the context of receiving shocking news.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate word segment that rectifies the bracketed word segment and complete the given sentence meaningfully.It took quite (few some time) to finish the project.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'quite some time' is a common idiom meaning a long period. 'Few' is incorrect here as it implies a small, countable number, which doesn't fit with 'time'.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Shakuntala wasvery amazedto see her name on the list.

Accepted Answer

The word 'amazed' means greatly surprised or impressed. 'Astonished' is the closest synonym, meaning to be greatly surprised or impressed.

Question 11

Select the correct collocation to fill in the blank.The CEO has a ______ effect on the future of the company, which includes global expansion.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'far-reaching effect' correctly describes an impact that extends widely and significantly into the future, fitting the context of global expansion.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.We will complete the project __________ without external help.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'We' requires the reflexive pronoun 'ourselves' to indicate that the action is performed by the subject upon itself. This ensures subject-verb agreement.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.All criminal tendencies must benipped on the budduring childhood.

Accepted Answer

The correct idiom is 'nipped in the bud', meaning to stop something at an early stage. The original sentence uses 'on the bud', which is incorrect.

Question 14

Identify the sentence with the INCORRECT usage of an adverb.

Accepted Answer

Adverbs of frequency like 'often' usually come before the main verb or after the 'to be' verb. In option 2, 'often' is incorrectly placed after 'late'.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate phrase to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.Shahid Bhagat Singh was a patriotcompletely.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'through and through' means completely or entirely, which perfectly substitutes 'completely' in the sentence, indicating Shahid Bhagat Singh was a patriot in every aspect.

Question 16

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence."I can't believe I recieved such a beautiful gift."

Accepted Answer

The word 'recieved' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling follows the 'i before e, except after c' rule, making it 'received'.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.Esther ismaking wrong choiceswith that argument.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'barking up the wrong tree' means to pursue a mistaken course of action or to make a wrong choice, which perfectly fits the context.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.She groaned at the memory, suffering all over again theexcruciatingembarrassment of those moments

Accepted Answer

The word 'excruciating' means intensely painful or agonizing. Therefore, 'painful' is the most appropriate synonym, directly conveying the same meaning.

Question 19

Identify the sentence with the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'essey' in option 1 is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'essay'. All other options have correctly spelled words.

Question 20

Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence. Select 'No correction required' if the given segment is correct.(Did she gave) her business card to the clients at the party last night?

Accepted Answer

After the auxiliary verb 'Did', the main verb must always be in its base form (V1). Therefore, 'gave' should be corrected to 'give'.