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  1. 2431SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The book consists _________ten chapters.

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    Correct option: D — of

    of ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb “consist”. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 2432SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She read the story aloud to the class in a calm and steady ______.

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    Correct option: A — manner

    manner The word “manner” refers to the way or style of doing something. The sentence describes how she read the story. Therefore, “manner” is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 2433SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The student _____ his homework yet.

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    Correct option: D — has not completed

    has not completed ‘Yet’ is generally used in present perfect tense to indicate whether something has happened or not happened up to the present time. ‘Singular subject + has + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has not completed(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 2434SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She was annoyed ____ the noise.

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    Correct option: C — at

    at ‘At’ is a fixed preposition used with the adjective “annoyed” to indicate the cause of irritation or displeasure. Hence, ‘at’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 2435SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The teacher advised him to abstain ______ bad company.

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    Correct option: D — from

    from ‘From’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb “abstain” to indicate refraining from something. Hence, ‘from’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 2436SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The audience was mesmerized ___ the speaker's eloquence.

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    Correct option: D — by

    by. The verb “mesmerized” is generally followed by the preposition “by” when indicating the cause of fascination or captivation. Hence, ‘by’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 2437SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She is capable ___ handling the situation.

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    Correct option: A — of

    of ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used with the adjective ‘capable’. Hence, 'of' is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 2438SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She couldn't help but ___ up during an emotional scene in the movie.

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    Correct option: A — tear

    tear The phrasal verb ‘tear up’ means to start crying, often because of strong emotions. The given sentence states that she couldn't help but tear up during an emotional scene in the movie. Hence, ‘tear’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 2439SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The director's remarks did not ___ well with the board members, leading to immediate backlash.

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    Correct option: C — go over

    go over The phrasal verb ‘go over’ means to be received in a particular way, usually positively or negatively. In the given sentence, the director’s remarks were not well received by the board members. Hence, ‘go over’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 2440SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    They congratulated him_______ winning the match.

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    Correct option: C — on

    on The verb ‘congratulate’ is always followed by the preposition ‘on’ when referring to the reason for congratulations. Hence, ‘on’ 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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