Prepare for the SSC CHSL 2025 English Language section with this free online quiz. This set includes 25 carefully selected MCQs based on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence improvement — designed exactly as per the latest SSC CHSL Tier-1 exam pattern. Attempt this test to strengthen your English skills, improve accuracy, and boost your Tier-1 score. Each question is followed by multiple options and correct answers to help you analyze your preparation instantly.
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Q1. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The couple / preferred to walk / until the last house / of the town.
of the town
preferred to walk
The couple
until the last house
Q2. Select the sentence in the future tense.
I will be twenty five next Sunday.
I have been twenty five next Sunday.
I could be twenty five next Sunday.
I should be twenty five next Sunday.
Q3. The underlined phrase in the given sentence has been used incorrectly. Select the option that can correctly replace the underlined segment.
I am down with her complaints.
looked down with
passed out with
fed up with
held down with
Q4. The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Passengers started behaving / violent when / they were asked / to leave the bus station.
they were asked
violent when
Passengers started behaving
to leave the bus station.
Q5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.”
grazing
eating
feeding
churning
Q6. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.”
demanded
asked
allowed
submitted
Q7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.”
weakness
talent
technique
purpose
Q8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.”
view
drop
guess
suspicion
Q9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit , and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________ . He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.”
pursued
ruffled
searched
chased
Q10. 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’.
The little boy cried with pain when he burnt his fingers.
No substitution required
while he burn his fingers
as he burning his fingers
when he burns his fingers
Q11. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word . Trivial
Lavish
Vain
Liable
Essential
Q12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Obtain
Encraoch
Delegate
Illusion
Q13. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Glory
Delight
Shame
Honour
Gluttony
Q14. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The realtors of the new venture sold plots like hot cakes.
Sold illegally
Sold with great difficulty
Sold innovatively
Sold quickly and in large numbers
Q15. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence. It is a general belief that the female ostrich guard the nest at night.
is guarding the nest at night
does guard the nest in night
guards the nest at night
guarded the nest at night
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