Sentence Improvement · SSC CGL previous year questions

2025 73 questions

1. Q962025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: They enjoyed during the holidays.

   1. A.enjoyment in the holidays
   2. B.enjoyed in the holidays
   3. C.themselves during the holidays
   4. D.themselves in holidays
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   Answer: C

2. Q952025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He walked bare footed into the room.

   1. A.barefoot
   2. B.bear feet
   3. C.barefooted
   4. D.with naked feet
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   Answer: A

3. Q962025 · 20 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The manager has been dismissed on charges to accept bribes.

   1. A.has been dismissed on charges for accepting bribes
   2. B.has been dismissed on charges of accepting bribes
   3. C.was dismissed for accepting bribes
   4. D.had been dismissed on charges of bribing
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   Answer: B

4. Q902025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The baby was sleeping since two hours.

   1. A.from two hours
   2. B.for two hours
   3. C.by two hours
   4. D.since two hour
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   Answer: B

5. Q902025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is more tall than his brother.

   1. A.taller to
   2. B.much taller than
   3. C.taller than
   4. D.more taller than
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   Answer: C

6. Q912025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He did not succeed despite of his hard work.

   1. A.in spite of his working hard
   2. B.despite his hard work
   3. C.although his hard work
   4. D.although he worked hard
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   Answer: B

7. Q902025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He returned back to his hometown after many years.

   1. A.returned again
   2. B.returned
   3. C.came back
   4. D.has returned back
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   Answer: B

8. Q902025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The manager is angry on the clerk.

   1. A.is angry at
   2. B.is annoyed by
   3. C.is angry with
   4. D.is angry over
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   Answer: C

9. Q912025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He was accused for stealing the documents.

   1. A.accused of stealing
   2. B.accused to steal
   3. C.accused with stealing
   4. D.charged for steal
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   Answer: A

10. Q902025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I am liking this movie a lot.

    1. A.have liked
    2. B.like
    3. C.liked
    4. D.am enjoy this movie
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    Answer: B

11. Q902025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is having a car for five years.

    1. A.has
    2. B.had
    3. C.has had
    4. D.is having
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    Answer: C

12. Q912025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He worked very hard lest he may fail.

    1. A.in order that he does not fail
    2. B.for not failing
    3. C.lest he should fail
    4. D.so that he did not fail
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    Answer: C

13. Q902025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She is confident to win the match.

    1. A.of to win
    2. B.that she wins
    3. C.of winning the match
    4. D.on winning match
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    Answer: C

14. Q902025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She is senior than me in college.

    1. A.is more senior than
    2. B.is senior from
    3. C.is elder than
    4. D.is senior to
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    Answer: D

15. Q912025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He did not know where was the book kept.

    1. A.where the book was kept
    2. B.where was the book
    3. C.where did the book kept
    4. D.where the book has kept
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    Answer: A

16. Q902025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He took pain to finish the task on time.

    1. A.had pain
    2. B.took pains
    3. C.gave pain
    4. D.took the pain
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    Answer: B

17. Q912025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She told to me the news.

    1. A.told me
    2. B.told for me
    3. C.said to me
    4. D.has told to me
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    Answer: A

18. Q922025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: Neither of the options are suitable for this task.

    1. A.is suitable to the task
    2. B.is suitable for this task
    3. C.were suitable in this task
    4. D.is suitable at this task
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    Answer: B

19. Q952025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is good in mathematics.

    1. A.is better in
    2. B.is good at
    3. C.is good for
    4. D.is best at
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    Answer: B

20. Q962025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She insisted that she comes with us.

    1. A.came with us
    2. B.should come with us
    3. C.is coming with us
    4. D.has to come with us
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    Answer: B

21. Q952025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She do not knows the answer to this question.

    1. A.do not knew
    2. B.does not know
    3. C.is not knowing
    4. D.do not know
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    Answer: B

22. Q962025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is senior than me in age.

    1. A.more senior than me
    2. B.senior to me by age
    3. C.senior to me in age
    4. D.elder to me
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    Answer: C

23. Q912025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is going to abroad for higher studies.

    1. A.is going abroad
    2. B.goes to abroad
    3. C.is going to the abroad
    4. D.is going for abroad
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    Answer: A

24. Q922025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She avoids to go to crowded places.

    1. A.avoids to going to
    2. B.avoids from going
    3. C.avoids going to crowded places
    4. D.is avoiding to go to crowded place
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    Answer: C

25. Q1002025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. A key strategy is to diversify energy sources, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives like solar, wind, and geothermal power. 2. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, the global community must drastically reduce its reliance on carbon-intensive energy production. 3. This shift not only decreases greenhouse gas emissions but also improves air quality and creates new economic opportunities. 4. Additionally, policies that promote energy efficiency in buildings and transportation can further lower overall energy consumption.

    1. A.2, 1, 3, 4
    2. B.1, 2, 3, 4
    3. C.4, 1, 2, 3
    4. D.2, 3, 1, 4
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    Answer: A