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410 English questions asked in past SSC GD Constable papers, split into 41 timed practice sets — every question with its answer and explanation.

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This page collects every English question that has appeared in past SSC GD Constable papers on AajExam — 410 questions in total, organised into 41 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference. Why previous year questions are the highest-value English preparation you can do for SSC GD Constable: recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past English questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you. How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working. What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual SSC GD Constable question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full SSC GD Constable previous-year papers are linked below as well.

English PYQs asked in SSC GD Constable

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 410. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To spill the beans
- A.To work very hard
- B.To give away a secret
- C.To throw away something important
- D.To do something very difficult
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Answer: C. To throw away something important
'To spill the beans' means to reveal a secret or disclose confidential information.
Q2.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sullen
- A.Dazzling
- B.Smart
- C.Bright
- D.Grim
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Answer: D. Grim
Sullen means morose or gloomy; synonym is 'Grim'.
Q3.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The examinations / will be pushed back / so that candidates get additional time / for prepare.
- A.so that candidates get additional time
- B.will be pushed back
- C.The examinations
- D.for prepare
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Answer: D. for prepare
'for prepare' is incorrect. Correct: 'to prepare' (infinitive) or 'for preparation'.
Q4.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take up the gauntlet
- A.To face failure
- B.To deny the challenge
- C.To accept a challenge
- D.To suffer humiliation
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Answer: C. To accept a challenge
'To take up the gauntlet' means to accept a challenge.
Q5.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'. This is the garage when I get my car repaired.
- A.wherever
- B.where
- C.No substitution required
- D.whenever
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Answer: B. where
Place reference requires 'where', not 'when'. Correct: 'This is the garage where I get my car repaired.'
Q6.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. Either Sumit or Amit will give their assistance in unloading the goods from the truck.
- A.his
- B.No substitution required
- C.your
- D.its
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Answer: A. his
With 'Either A or B', the pronoun agrees with the nearer subject (singular). 'their' should be 'his'.
Q7.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She found herself in an ______ situation and left quickly.
- A.abstract
- B.awkward
- C.obvious
- D.elegant
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Answer: B. awkward
'Awkward' fits — an uncomfortable/embarrassing situation that prompts leaving.
Q8.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A solemn promise
- A.Salute
- B.Contract
- C.Pledge
- D.Tribute
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Answer: C. Pledge
A 'Pledge' is a solemn promise or commitment.
Q9.Comprehension. Fill in blank 1. Modern scientific and technological developments in the practice of medicine and public health (1)______ nursing into new and wider fields of activity, ...
- A.had drawn
- B.are drawn
- C.drew
- D.are drawing
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Answer: D. are drawing
Subject 'developments' (plural) takes plural verb. Present continuous fits ongoing process: 'are drawing'.
Q10.Fill in blank 2. ... and its functions have been expanded (2)______.
- A.respectively
- B.accordingly
- C.naturally
- D.consistently
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Answer: B. accordingly
'Accordingly' fits — meaning 'as a result' or 'in keeping with' the new circumstances.
Q11.Fill in blank 2. ... and we, (2) _________ walking under it, walk on top of it; ...
- A.primarily
- B.stubbornly
- C.instead of
- D.coldly
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Answer: C. instead of
'Instead of' fits — instead of walking under the sky-sea, we walk on top of it.
Q12.Fill in blank 3. ... perhaps we see everything (3) __________ down ...
- A.blow
- B.upside
- C.look
- D.glow
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Answer: B. upside
'Upside down' is the standard phrase meaning inverted.
Q13.Fill in blank 4. ... and the earth is a (4) ________ of sky, ...
- A.selection
- B.partition
- C.kind
- D.label
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Answer: C. kind
'A kind of sky' fits — meaning the earth is a kind/type of sky.
Q14.Fill in blank 5. ... so that when we die, we fall and (5) _______ into the sky.
- A.swing
- B.climb
- C.draw
- D.sink
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Answer: D. sink
'Sink into the sky' fits the metaphor — falling and sinking into the sky-sea above.
Q15.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The library is the right place to write an article from a journal.
- A.to fill an article
- B.to correct an article
- C.to read an article
- D.to find the article
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Answer: C. to read an article
Libraries are places to 'read an article' (from journals); the original 'write an article from a journal' makes no sense in context.
Q16.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Swindle
- A.Threat
- B.Fraud
- C.Observation
- D.Ride
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Answer: B. Fraud
Swindle (to cheat or defraud) is synonymous with 'Fraud'.
Q17.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A cakewalk
- A.An unexpected twist
- B.A stylish walk
- C.An easy task or victory
- D.A precious memory to cherish
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Answer: C. An easy task or victory
'A cakewalk' refers to something that is easily accomplished — an easy task or victory.
Q18.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. When the separatist tendencies become very active, the unity of any nation can be in __________.
- A.solitaire
- B.docile
- C.negotiation
- D.peril
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Answer: D. peril
'Peril' (danger) fits — when separatism is active, national unity is in danger.
Q19.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Calamity
- A.Fortune
- B.Disaster
- C.Windfall
- D.Prosperity
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Answer: B. Disaster
Calamity means a great misfortune — synonym is 'Disaster'.
Q20.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The treaty was signed by both the parties to retain the status-quo.
- A.previous condition
- B.unnatural behaviour
- C.current situation
- D.class of societies
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Answer: C. current situation
'Status-quo' means the existing/current situation. 'Current situation' fits the meaning.
Q21.Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. Rohan ________ (insufficient) the compassion required to be a doctor.
- A.oversized
- B.lacked
- C.was deprived
- D.voided
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Answer: B. lacked
'Lacked' (was without) is the synonym of 'insufficient' — Rohan lacked the compassion.
Q22.Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence. You can eat anything you like accept the rice pudding.
- A.axcept
- B.accede
- C.except
- D.assess
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Answer: C. except
'Except' (excluding/other than) is correct — 'accept' (to receive willingly) is wrong here.
Q23.Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error. He dared to compeete against the experienced boxer.
- A.compete
- B.ageinst
- C.experianced
- D.deired
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Answer: A. compete
'Compeete' should be 'compete' — that is the spelling error.
Q24.Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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. Last night I played my guitar loudly and the neighbours complain.
- A.Last night I played
- B.and the neighbours complain
- C.No error
- D.my guitar loudly
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Answer: B. and the neighbours complain
'and the neighbours complain' should be 'complained' — past tense to match 'Last night I played'.
Q25.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Has bigger fish to fry
- A.Has better choice of food
- B.Has easier plans to solve the issue
- C.Has more important work to do
- D.Has greater plans to discuss
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Answer: C. Has more important work to do
'Bigger fish to fry' means having more important things to attend to.
Q26.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Escalate
- A.Corrupt
- B.Intensify
- C.Diminish
- D.Enlarge
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Answer: C. Diminish
Escalate (to increase) is the antonym of 'Diminish' (to decrease).
Q27.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Follow
- A.Ensue
- B.Predate
- C.Supplant
- D.Displace
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Answer: B. Predate
Follow (to come after) is the antonym of 'Predate' (to come before).
Q28.Select the correct word for the blanks in the given sentence. I need a blue _________ for writing and my brother runs a _________ for dogs.
- A.shelter
- B.nib
- C.pen
- D.herd
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Answer: C. pen
'Pen' fits both blanks — a writing pen and a pen (enclosure) for dogs/animals.
Q29.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given sentence. Shelley is good at ______ and also has a new ______ of the Oxford dictionary launched last month.
- A.edition; addition
- B.addition; addition
- C.addition; edition
- D.edition; edition
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Answer: C. addition; edition
'Addition' (adding numbers) for the first blank, and 'edition' (a published version) for the second — 'a new edition of the Oxford dictionary'.
Q30.Comprehension. Fill in blank 1. Looking at the stars is a glimpse (1) _________ history.
- A.among
- B.besides
- C.up
- D.of
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Answer: D. of
'A glimpse of history' is the standard idiomatic phrase.

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Exact repeats do occur, but the more reliable pattern is conceptual: the same English sub-topics reappear cycle after cycle with reworded questions. That is why working through past questions raises your score more reliably than reading theory alone.

How should I use these questions in my SSC GD Constable preparation?

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SSC GD Constable English — Previous Year Questions

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English PYQs asked in SSC GD Constable

Q1.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To spill the beans

Q2.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sullen

Q3.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The examinations / will be pushed back / so that candidates get additional time / for prepare.

Q4.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take up the gauntlet

Q5.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'. This is the garage when I get my car repaired.

Q6.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. Either Sumit or Amit will give their assistance in unloading the goods from the truck.

Q7.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She found herself in an ______ situation and left quickly.

Q8.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A solemn promise

Q9.Comprehension. Fill in blank 1. Modern scientific and technological developments in the practice of medicine and public health (1)______ nursing into new and wider fields of activity, ...

Q10.Fill in blank 2. ... and its functions have been expanded (2)______.

Q11.Fill in blank 2. ... and we, (2) _________ walking under it, walk on top of it; ...

Q12.Fill in blank 3. ... perhaps we see everything (3) __________ down ...

Q13.Fill in blank 4. ... and the earth is a (4) ________ of sky, ...

Q14.Fill in blank 5. ... so that when we die, we fall and (5) _______ into the sky.

Q15.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The library is the right place to write an article from a journal.

Q16.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Swindle

Q17.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A cakewalk

Q18.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. When the separatist tendencies become very active, the unity of any nation can be in __________.

Q19.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Calamity

Q20.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The treaty was signed by both the parties to retain the status-quo.

Q21.Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. Rohan ________ (insufficient) the compassion required to be a doctor.

Q22.Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence. You can eat anything you like accept the rice pudding.

Q23.Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error. He dared to compeete against the experienced boxer.

Q24.Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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. Last night I played my guitar loudly and the neighbours complain.

Q25.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Has bigger fish to fry

Q26.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Escalate

Q27.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Follow

Q28.Select the correct word for the blanks in the given sentence. I need a blue _ for writing and my brother runs a _ for dogs.

Q29.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given sentence. Shelley is good at and also has a new of the Oxford dictionary launched last month.

Q30.Comprehension. Fill in blank 1. Looking at the stars is a glimpse (1) _________ history.

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English PYQs asked in SSC GD Constable

Q1.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To spill the beans

Q2.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Sullen

Q3.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The examinations / will be pushed back / so that candidates get additional time / for prepare.

Q4.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take up the gauntlet

Q5.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'. This is the garage when I get my car repaired.

Q6.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. Either Sumit or Amit will give their assistance in unloading the goods from the truck.

Q7.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She found herself in an ______ situation and left quickly.

Q8.Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A solemn promise

Q9.Comprehension. Fill in blank 1. Modern scientific and technological developments in the practice of medicine and public health (1)______ nursing into new and wider fields of activity, ...

Q10.Fill in blank 2. ... and its functions have been expanded (2)______.

Q11.Fill in blank 2. ... and we, (2) _________ walking under it, walk on top of it; ...

Q12.Fill in blank 3. ... perhaps we see everything (3) __________ down ...

Q13.Fill in blank 4. ... and the earth is a (4) ________ of sky, ...

Q14.Fill in blank 5. ... so that when we die, we fall and (5) _______ into the sky.

Q15.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The library is the right place to write an article from a journal.

Q16.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Swindle

Q17.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A cakewalk

Q18.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. When the separatist tendencies become very active, the unity of any nation can be in __________.

Q19.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Calamity

Q20.Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The treaty was signed by both the parties to retain the status-quo.

Q21.Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. Rohan ________ (insufficient) the compassion required to be a doctor.

Q22.Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence. You can eat anything you like accept the rice pudding.

Q23.Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error. He dared to compeete against the experienced boxer.

Q24.Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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. Last night I played my guitar loudly and the neighbours complain.

Q25.Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Has bigger fish to fry

Q26.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Escalate

Q27.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Follow

Q28.Select the correct word for the blanks in the given sentence. I need a blue _________ for writing and my brother runs a _________ for dogs.

Q29.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given sentence. Shelley is good at ______ and also has a new ______ of the Oxford dictionary launched last month.

Q30.Comprehension. Fill in blank 1. Looking at the stars is a glimpse (1) _________ history.

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Q28.Select the correct word for the blanks in the given sentence. I need a blue _ for writing and my brother runs a _ for dogs.

Q29.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks in the given sentence. Shelley is good at and also has a new of the Oxford dictionary launched last month.