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Q1easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
22% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The fire season that started in late 2019 in Australia (1) ________ massive devastation and things swiftly got worse before rains finally came and helped contain the (2) ________ fires ever. The smoke released by the fires became (3) ________ disaster. On January 1st, Australia's capital recorded the worst pollution it's ever seen, with an air quality index 23 times higher (4) ________ what's considered 'hazardous'. Smoke in the city crept into birthing rooms, stopped MRI machines from working, and (5) ________ a heart attack in one elderly woman who died soon after she stepped off a plane.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
33% accuracy
Select the correct option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.
The train left before I reached the station.
Q3mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
33% accuracy
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
We were still waiting in the queue for tickets when the show (had begun).
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
0% accuracy
Parts of the following sentences have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Paul and I played tennis yesterday. He's much better than me, so he win easily.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
In the early 1970s we (had) the kerosene stove.
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The stranded pilgrims (had waited) in the bitter cold for more than two hours now.
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ______ the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ______ ensuring that they did not collapse taking ______ them the rest of the financial system. These assets ______ later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves ______ with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. Fill in the blank: These assets __________________ later at a profit by the government!
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The answer to the third question is ____ answered; State leaders ____ great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. ____ the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to ____ that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles ____ injustice in these States.

State leaders ____ great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children learn better in private schools, the attack ______ a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost ______ fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the third blank.
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence:
Before I met your brother I (have had) a poor opinion of him.
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
100% accuracy
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Ravi _______ to my house yesterday.
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. One of them contains an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options.
"I am understanding;/ you like her/ because she has /a generous nature."
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
By the time she retires, / she has been teaching / at the university for 30 years.
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Correct the following sentence and choose the right answer.
We had gone to the movies last night.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the correct answer to fill in the blank:
I am sure I ________ him before.
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
No sooner _________ the sun risen than the fog disappeared.
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Fill in with the right option:
I ______ him for a long time.
Q21mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
"I have done my duty." Which tense is this?
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Direction: Select the correct option:
It is nine o'clock in Darjeeling in the morning and_______.
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
Direction: Fill in the blank with the right verb form.
We _____our dinner last night.
Q24mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.They were angry because they realised that they (have had been cheated).
Q25mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Examination2026
Choose the right option:
While I ______ in the library, someone threw a ball through the window.
Q26mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
The past tense of rewind is:
Q27mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Direction: Select the correct option:
It is nine o'clock in Darjeeling in the morning and _______.
Q28mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario ________ dramatically today. We have the ________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the ________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition ________.

The scenario ________ dramatically today.
Q29mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Direction: Fill in the blank with the right verb form.
We _____ our dinner last night.
Q30mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the country and the largest in the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by (2)________ information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________ published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 journals about various issues of national and social significance.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Q31mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
20 years ago, due to a terrorist attack at the World Trade Center in New York, the US started a war with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Recently, the US soldiers (1) __________ to leave Afghanistan, and the Taliban quickly took (2) __________ of nearly all the country. The Afghan president ran (3) __________ from the country, and only a few hours later, the Taliban took control of (4) __________ presidential palace.
Thousands of Afghans wanted to leave the country, (5) __________ caused chaos at the international airport in Kabul. Foreign diplomats left the country because it was not safe for them anymore.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.
Q32easymcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
Identify the error in the verb form in the following sentence and choose the correct sentence from the given options (Present Tense).
Earth revolve around the sun.
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q34mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q35mediummcqEnglish ComprehensionPrepp2026
The following sentence has an error in its tense. Identify the error and select the correct sentence from the given options.
I will be arrange all the necessary materials for the programme.
Q36mediummcqEnglish LanguagePrepp2026
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
"We were driving home when suddenly a deer runs across the road."
Q37mediummcqEnglishCompetitive Exam2026
Select the correct form of the past tense to fill in the blank.I ________ a headache earlier, but I feel fine now.
Q38mediummcqHindi LanguageUP Police Assistant Operator Exam2026
Which of the following defines Tense (Kal)?
Q39mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
They (has rented) the premises for fifteen rupees a month, a princely sum, considering that milk was fifty paisa a litre.
Q40mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Change the following sentence into a negative one:
This boy plays football.
Q41mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option with the correct use of future tense.
Q42mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The common masses have waited for three hours to meet the king in the royal court.
Q43mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
I believe that I ________ got no right.
Q44mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
She flew in and snatched the fire stick, and before he realised what (have happened), she was up in her tree once again.
Q45mediummcqHindiCompetitive Exams2026
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में चार विकल्पों में से क्रिया का सही रूप वाला विकल्प पहचानिए।
"शायद कल मीरा दिल्ली ___________।" (जाना - संभाव्य भविष्यत् काल)
Q46mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
No two individuals (arriving) at the same conclusions and associations.
Q47mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Going by her grades the teacher is sure that she_________ the exam.

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