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  1. 781SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. The proposal was innovative; and, it faced significant opposition from conservative members.

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    Correct option: C — but

    But In the given sentence, the two clauses ("The proposal was innovative" and "it faced significant opposition") present contrasting ideas. 'But' is a contrasting conjunction. Hence, ‘but’ is the most appropriate answer.

  2. 782SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. It was such only opportunity they had to present their case.

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    Correct option: C — the

    the The phrase "only opportunity" refers to a specific, unique opportunity. When referring to something unique or specific that is clearly understood, the definite article 'the' is required. Therefore, ‘such’ must be replaced with ‘the’. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer.

  3. 783SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. He could not enjoy the loud noise from the construction site any longer.

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    Correct option: C — endure

    endure ‘Endure’ means to suffer something painful or difficult patiently. The given sentence states that he could not endure the loud noise from the construction site any longer. Hence, ‘endure’ is the most appropriate answer.

  4. 784SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. The company decided to carry over with its expansion plans despite the economic downturn.

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    Correct option: A — carry on

    carry on The phrasal verb 'carry on' means to continue an activity or task. The company decided to continue with its expansion plans. 'Carry over' means to postpone or transfer to a later time or place, which does not fit in this context. Hence, ‘carry on’ is the most appropriate answer.

  5. 785SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. She mentioned that she visits her grandparents last summer.

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    Correct option: B — visited

    visited The given sentence is in the simple past tense as indicated by the adverb ‘last summer’. Therefore, the past form of the verb, ‘visited’ will be used. Hence, ‘visited’ is the most appropriate answer.

  6. 786SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. Volunteers have prepared to work information about the effects of climate change.

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    Correct option: A — spread

    spread ‘Spread’ means to tell something to a lot of people. The given sentence states that volunteers have prepared to spread information about the effects of climate change. Hence, ‘spread’ is the most appropriate answer.

  7. 787SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. Of all the candidates, Sarah is arguably the more qualified for the demanding position.

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    Correct option: A — most qualified

    most qualified Superlative degree is used to express the highest degree of quality of a person or thing among all. ‘Most qualified’ is the correct superlative degree. Hence, ‘most qualified’ is the most appropriate answer.

  8. 788SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. The students tried to get by the strict rules of the library.

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    Correct option: B — Get around

    get around ‘Get around’ means to find a way to bypass a rule or problem. The given sentence states that the students tried to get around the strict rules of the library. Hence, ‘get around’ is the most appropriate answer.

  9. 789SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. Students are not allowed to access the digital notes from their phones and the parents are happy to witness such an open excess to study materials.

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    Correct option: C — access, access

    access, access We generally use the first form of the verb after the preposition ‘to’. ‘Access’ is a verb, which means to be able to get or use something. Further, ‘open’ is an adjective which requires a noun. ‘Access’ as a noun means the ability to obtain something. Hence, ‘access, access’ is the most appropriate answer.

  10. 790SSC2025English LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement required’.

    Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold. The chef prepare gourmet meals for the restaurant's discerning clientele.

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    Correct option: A — prepares

    prepares In the given sentence, ‘The chef’ is a singular subject that will take ‘prepares’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘prepares’ is the most appropriate answer.

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