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  1. 41SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    He drives (1)/ very reckless (2)/ on the highway, ignoring (3)/ all traffic rules. (4)/

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    Correct option: B — (2)

    (2) The word reckless is an adjective, but after very, we need an adverb to describe the verb drives. Hence, “very recklessly” is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 42SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    So profound was the impact (1)/ of the new policy that it not only changed recruitment standards (2)/ but also reduced with overall efficiency (3)/ across departments. (4)

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    Correct option: C — (3)

    (3) The verb “reduce” is a transitive verb, meaning it directly takes an object without needing a preposition. Hence, “reduced overall efficiency” is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 43SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The committee, comprising (1)/ experts from various fields, (2)/ have submitted its report to the governing (3)/ body for review and approval. (4)

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    Correct option: C — (3)

    (3) - have submitted its report to the governing ‘Committee’ is a collective noun which is generally considered singular. Therefore, ‘have’ must be replaced with the singular verb ‘has’. Hence, “has submitted its report to the governing” is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 44SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The number of participants (1)/ in the advanced workshop (2)/ were surprisingly low (3)/ given the extensive promotion. (4)

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    Correct option: C — (3)

    (3) - were surprisingly low “The number + of + plural noun + singular verb” is the correct grammatical structure. Therefore, ‘were’ must be replaced with the singular verb ‘was’. Hence, ‘was surprisingly low’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 45SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    She emphasized on (1)/ the need for (2)/ regular practice (3)/ to improve performance. (4)/

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    Correct option: A — (1)

    (1) The verb “emphasize” is not followed by “on.” It is a transitive verb that takes a direct object. Hence, “emphasized the need for” is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 46SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    Neither of the applicants (1)/ have submitted (2)/ the required documents (3)/ to the office yet.(4)

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    Correct option: B — (2)

    (2) The phrase “neither of” is always singular, so it must be followed by a singular verb. Hence, “applicants has submitted” is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 47SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The newly discovered species was (1)/ quite unique, possessing characteristics (2)/ that set it apart from (3)/ all its known relatives. (4)

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    Correct option: B — (2)

    (2) - quite unique, possessing characteristics ‘Unique’ is an absolute or non-gradable adjective. This means we cannot use any quantifier with it. Therefore, ‘quite’ must be removed. Hence, ‘unique, possessing characteristics’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 48SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The committee insisted that (1)/ each member provides a written report (2)/ before the final presentation (3)/ scheduled next week. (4)

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    Correct option: B — (2)

    (2) After verbs like insist, suggest, recommend, demand, request, we use the subjunctive mood, where the base form of the verb (without “-s”) follows that. Hence, “each member provides a written report” is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 49SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The director explained that (1)/ the report was delayed (2)/ because the data (3)/ was not yet collected. (4)

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    Correct option: D — (4)

    (4) The main verb “explained” is in the past tense, indicating that the action of data collection occurred earlier. Therefore, the correct tense should be past perfect passive. Hence, “data had not yet been collected” is the most appropriate form.

  10. 50SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

    The company plans to hire (1)/ new group of interns (2)/ to assist with the upcoming (3)/ marketing campaign this summer. (4)/

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    Correct option: B — (2)

    (2) In the given sentence, the noun “group” is singular and countable, so it requires the article “a” before it. Hence, “a new group of interns” is the most appropriate answer.

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They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
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