The English section is an important part of competitive exams like SSC, Railways, Banking, and other government exams. It usually includes questions on grammar, vocabulary, idioms, sentence correction, and comprehension. With regular practice of basic concepts, candidates can easily score good marks in this section. In this blog, you will find 100 important English questions with answers for practice. It also includes quiz-based practice questions to help you test your preparation and improve accuracy for upcoming exams
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Practice English Quiz for SSC, Railways, Banking Exams (Live)
Below are some important english questions for your practice. Attempt them live and check your score as per the real exam marking scheme. You will get +1 for every correct answer, −0.25 for every wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions.
English Quiz Questions – Part 1
Q1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Benevolent
Q2. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. “The chef is preparing a delicious meal.”
Q3. Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word. “The professor gave a very lucid explanation of the topic.”
Q4. Identify the segment that contains an error. “She goes to / the market / every days / in the morning.”
Q5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Eloquent
Q6. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. “A person who travels to a holy place as an act of devotion”
Q7. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute. “The scientist made a discovery that cannot be disputed or denied.”
Q8. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. “The new policy was announced by the government.”
Q9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. “The young athlete trained very ________ to prepare for the national championship.”
Q10. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Q11. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. “To burn the midnight oil”
Q12. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. “Ravi is one of / the most cleverest / students in / the entire school.”
Q13. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. “He has been working in this company since five years.”
Q14. Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word. “The ostentatious display of wealth made others uncomfortable.”
Q15. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. “The (A) committee (B) recommended (C) an immediete (D) review of the policy.”
Quiz Summary – Quiz 1
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English Quiz Questions – Part 2
Q16. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obsequious
Q17. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. “The authorities had already demolished the old building before the residents could protest.”
Q18. Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word. “Despite his magnanimous gesture, the crowd remained unconvinced of his true intentions.”
Q19. Identify the segment that contains an error. “Neither the manager / nor the employees / was willing to / accept the blame.”
Q20. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Recalcitrant
Q21. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. “The practice of having more than one husband at the same time”
Q22. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute. “He is a person who believes that human nature is essentially selfish and dishonest and shows this by sneering at the accepted values of society.”
Q23. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. “The manuscript is believed to have been written by an anonymous monk in the 12th century.”
Q24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. “The diplomat’s ________ response to the journalist’s provocative question impressed everyone at the press conference.”
Q25. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Q26. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. “To throw the baby out with the bathwater”
Q27. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. “The number of students / who have enrolled / in the course / have increased significantly.”
Q28. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. “No sooner did the storm begin than the villagers had rushed to their shelters.”
Q29. Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word. “The judge’s impartial verdict was praised by both sides of the courtroom.”
Q30. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. “The (A) archaeologist (B) unearthed several (C) exquisite (D) artefects from the ancient burial site.”
Quiz Summary – Quiz 2
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What are the top Government exams in which English is asked?
The English section is commonly asked in exams like SSC, Railways, and Banking under the English Language/General English section. The questions usually test grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and basic language skills.
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Stage |
| SSC CGL | Staff Selection Commission | Tier 1 & Tier 2 (English Language) |
| SSC CHSL | Staff Selection Commission | Tier 1 & Tier 2 (English Language) |
| SSC MTS | Staff Selection Commission | Paper 1 (English) |
| SSC GD Constable | Staff Selection Commission | CBT (English/Hindi) |
| RRB NTPC | Railway Recruitment Board | CBT 1 & CBT 2 (General English) |
| RRB Group D | Railway Recruitment Board | CBT (General English) |
| RRB ALP | Railway Recruitment Board | CBT 2 (General English) |
| IBPS PO | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection | Prelims & Mains (English Language) |
| IBPS Clerk | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection | Prelims & Mains (English Language) |
| SBI PO | State Bank of India | Prelims & Mains (English Language) |
| SBI Clerk | State Bank of India | Prelims & Mains (English Language) |
Government Exams where English is tested
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