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SSC Selection Post-XIV 2026 (Graduation) English Test - 4
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  • Question 1/10
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    Choose the most appropriate option to change the (active/passive) voice form of the given sentence. 

    Who is giving this pour-over coffee starter kit?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. By whom is this pour-over coffee starter kit being given?  

    The sentence is in interrogative form of the present continuous tense of active voice. The structures for such active/passive voices are:    

    Active Voice: Wh word + Subject + is/am/are+ first form of verb + ing + object + ?

    Passive Voice: Wh word + is/am/are + object to subject + being + past participle form of verb + by + subject to object + ?

    Or         

    By-whom + is/am/are + object to subject + being + past participle form of verb + by + subject to object + ?  

    Going by the above rules, the correct option is 4.

  • Question 2/10
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    Choose the most appropriate option to change the (active/passive) voice form of the given sentence. 

    When will you return the novel of Mark Manson?

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. When will the novel of Mark Manson be returned by you? 

    Questions starting with what, why, where, when, who, whom etc are known as ‘wh’ questions

    The structure of ‘wh’ questions in the active voice in Future Simple Tense is:

    Active Voice:- ‘Wh’ word + shall/will + subject + verb + object ?  

    Passive Voice:- ‘Wh’ word + shall/will + subject + be + V-3 + by + object?

    Hence, the correct sentence will be: When will the novel of Mark Manson be returned by you?

  • Question 3/10
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    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

    A person who loves to work

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Ergophile.

    1. Cinephile: a person who is fond of the cinema.
    2. Cynophile: a person who loves canines, dog lover.
    3. Bibliophile: a person who collects or has a great love of books.
    4. Ergophile: a person who loves to work.

    As the chosen option best expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be correct.

  • Question 4/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

    The idea of making a children's park has been nipped in the bud by the local council.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Dropped at an early stage.

    The meaning of the given idiom i.e., nip in the bud is ‘to halt something at an early stage’.    

    Ex: By arresting all the leaders, they nipped the rebellion in the bud.

    As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be the correct answer.

  • Question 5/10
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    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

    TYRANT

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. benefactor.

    Word meaning

    Usage

    Synonym

    Antonym

    Tyrant means a cruel and oppressive ruler.

    Benefactor means someone who helps another person or cause.

    Hence, these 2 are antonyms.  

    For E.g. The man is the head of the family, but he must not be a tyrant.

    autocrat

    bully

    despot

    dictator

    oppressor   

    Democrat

    benefactor backer

    contributor

    patron

    philanthropist

    Meaning of other words:-

    Champion - a person who surpasses all rivals.

    Patron - a person who supports an organization or cause.

    Rival - a person competing with another.  

     

     
  • Question 6/10
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    In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives given below.

    The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm. Already, the country has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate a massive 175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022. This has to be _____________ pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.

    the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Adoption.

    • 'Wider' is an adjective that requires a noun after it.
    • 'Adopt' is a verb so it is eliminated.
    • 'Adopting' is both a noun and a verb so it requires an object after it which is not provided in the passage.
    • 'Adopter' is a noun but it describes a person while the passage needs a process.
    • 'Adoption' is a noun and also a process.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 7/10
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    In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives given below.

    The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm. Already, the country has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate a massive 175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022. This has to be _____________ pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.

    This has to be _____________ pursued,

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Resolutely.

    • The blank requires a description of the verb 'pursued'.
    • To describe a verb, an adverb is required.
    • Out of the given options, only option 4 contains an adverb.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 8/10
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    In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives given below.

    The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm. Already, the country has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate a massive 175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022. This has to be _____________ pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.

    175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. From.

    • 'From' is used to show the place where someone or something starts.
    • Since 'green sources' is the place where power starts, the usage of 'from' is appropriate. 
    • 'For' means 'having the purpose of'.
    • 'Of' shows the relationship between the two.
    • 'Off' shows separation.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 9/10
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    In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives given below.

    The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm. Already, the country has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate a massive 175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022. This has to be _____________ pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.

    has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy,

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ambitious.

    • 'Policy' is a noun that requires an adjective before it.
    • Options 1 and 2 are eliminated as they are not adjectives.
    • The passage contains the word 'hoping' which means the passage is optimistic. Therefore, a word having a positive connotation is required.
    • Out of 'options 3 and 4, option 4 is appropriate.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

  • Question 10/10
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    In the following passage, some of the words have been omitted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives given below.

    The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for India’s development paradigm. Already, the country has chalked out an _____________ policy on renewable energy, hoping to generate a massive 175 gigawatts of power ____________ green sources by 2022. This has to be _____________ pursued, breaking down the barriers to wider ___________ of rooftop solar energy at every level and implementing net metering systems for all categories of consumers.

    The climate question _____________ a leapfrog era for

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Presents.

    • 'The climate question' is the subject, so a verb is required after it.
    • 'Presentation' is a noun so it is eliminated.
    • 'Presenting' needs 'be' or any form of 'be' before it which is not given in the passage so this is also eliminated.
    • Since the subject is singular, a singular verb is required i.e. 'presents'.

    Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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