SSC GD English Questions with Solutions PDF

The SSC GD examination is conducted every year by the Staff Selection Commission for recruiting General Duty Constables in various paramilitary forces. It is a highly competitive exam, with over 50 lakh aspirants applying for the recruitment every year. This year, the SSC GD exam is scheduled to be conducted in January-February 2025. To help candidates in their preparation, we are providing SSC GD English Questions with their solutions in PDF format. Candidates must attempt these questions to get an idea of the important topics and recent trends of the SSC, and prepare accordingly.

SSC GD English Questions

The SSC GD English syllabus comprises a limited number of topics that candidates need to prepare for the examination. These topics include Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms & Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt Words, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice, and Cloze Passage.

However the English section is optional, and candidates can choose between English and Hindi, as both sections carry equal weightage, with 20 questions worth 40 marks (2 marks each). Below are some of the recently asked SSC GD English Questions to provide an overview of the difficulty level and important topics.

Q1. Choose the one-word substitution for the following group of words:
A person who studies the stars and planets.
(a) Astronomer
(b) Astrologer
(c) Biologist
(d) Geologist

Q2. Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the given word:
Impeccable
(a) Flawless
(b) Imperfect
(c) Ordinary
(d) Unusual

Q3. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:
Diligent
(a) Industrious
(b) Lazy
(c) Careful
(d) Attentive

Q4. Improve the highlighted part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
She has been working here since five years.
(a) has worked here along five years
(b) has been working here for five years
(c) had been working here five year
(d) No improvement

Q5. Identify the word that is incorrectly spelt.
(a) Accommodate
(b) Occurrence
(c) Embarrass
(d) Receive

Q6. Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom:
Cut corners
(a) To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or quickest way
(b) To decorate nicely
(c) To take a shortcut physically
(d) To be very precise

Q7. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The committee _______ to meet next week to discuss the plans.
(a) is going
(b) are going
(c) were going
(d) been going

Q8. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Each of the employees have submitted their worksheets on time.
(a) Each of the employees
(b) have submitted their worksheets
(c) on time
(d) No error

Q9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank.
A healthy diet and regular exercise are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables provides the necessary vitamins and minerals. Additionally, __________ physical activity helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
(a) avoiding
(b) moderate
(c) intensive
(d) sporadic

Q10. Change the following into indirect speech:
He said, “I am going to the market.”
(a) He said that he is going to the market.
(b) He said that I am going to the market.
(c) He said that he was going to the market.
(d) He said that he will be going to the market.

SSC GD English Question Solutions

We have provided the SSC GD English Questions with Solutions in a PDF format. However, we recommend that candidates first try to answer the questions on their own and review the grammar rules related to them. After you’ve attempted the questions, check your answers with the provided solutions to see where you went wrong. This will help you improve and get ready for the SSC GD Exam.

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