{"id":53252,"date":"2026-08-22T12:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=53252"},"modified":"2026-08-22T12:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T07:11:22","slug":"ssc-cgl-english-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL English Questions with Answers, Download Free PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#SSC_CGL_English_Questions_Download_PDF\" >SSC CGL English Questions, Download PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#SSC_CGL_English_Questions\" >SSC CGL English Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#Login\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#Forgot_Password\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#Sign_Up-2\" >Sign Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#Login-2\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#Forgot_Password-2\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#i-2\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#SSC_CGL_English_Questions_Previous_Year_Paper_Distribution\" >SSC CGL English Questions: Previous Year Paper Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The English language is very important for the SSC CGL examination. You will find various questions from this section in all the tiers of the examination. Many candidates are scared of the English Language section and find this section exhaustive and confusing. Here, in this blog we will provide you with a set of important SSC CGL English questions asked in previous years. With the help of these questions, you will get an idea of the types of questions asked and can be asked in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-blog-sceq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Examination<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-english-questions-download-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_English_Questions_Download_PDF\"><\/span>SSC CGL English Questions, Download PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are SSC CGL English questions with answers PDF based on SSC CGL English PYQ that are commonly seen in the exam. These questions cover important topics like grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, and error detection. You can download the PDF from the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-english-questions-pdf\/?ref=contmk-blog-sceq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-english-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_English_Questions\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL English Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some english questions for SSC CGL Exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloze-test\"><strong>Cloze Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions 1-5:<\/strong>&nbsp;In the following passage some words have been deleted, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 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These efforts are essential to ensure that sustainable practices become an (5)____ part of daily life rather than an occasional effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: 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gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span>SSC CGL English Questions<\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q1) Select the most appropriate option for blank No.1.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(1) collective<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) occasional<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) reluctant<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) uncertain<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q2) Select the most appropriate option for blank No.2.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) adversely<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(2) substantially<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) rarely<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) scarcely<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q3) Select the most appropriate option for blank No.3.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(1) ignorance<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) rebellion<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) hesitation<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) intelligence<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q4) Select the most appropriate option for blank No.4.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) capable<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(2) conscious<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) cautious<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) consistent<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q5) Select the most appropriate option for blank No.5.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(1) integral<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) temporary<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) partial<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) uncertain<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q6) Select the synonym of &#8216;OBFUSCATE&#8217;.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) Clarify<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(2) Confuse<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) Illuminate<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) Simplify<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q7) Identify the segment with grammatical error.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(1) Despite of repeated reminders<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) the committee have failed<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) to submit the comprehensive report<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) within the stipulated deadline<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q8) His research institute has the _______ for pioneering studies in quantum computing.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) opinion<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) prestige<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(3) reputation<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) position<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q9) Antonym of &#8216;AMPLIFICATION&#8217;.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) intensification<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) expansion<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) magnification<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(4) attenuation<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q10) Antonym of &#8216;DEFICIENT&#8217;.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) insufficient<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) lacking<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(3) ample<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) meager<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q11) Select the wrongly spelt word.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) mischievous<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(2) occurrence<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(3) embarrasment<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) committee<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q12) The performers wore elaborate _______ during the annual cultural parade.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(1) clothings<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">(2) costumes<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(3) apparels<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">(4) dressing<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- FINAL SUMMARY -->\n    <div class=\"final-summary\">\n      <h3>Quiz Summary <\/h3>\n\n      <div class=\"summary-row\">\n        <span>Attempted<\/span>\n        <div class=\"summary-bar\"><div class=\"bar-fill bar-attempted\" data-summary=\"attempted\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span data-count=\"attempted\">0<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"summary-row\">\n        <span>Correct<\/span>\n        <div class=\"summary-bar\"><div class=\"bar-fill bar-correct\" data-summary=\"correct\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <span data-count=\"correct\">0<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"summary-row\">\n   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The questions include topics like Active Passive Voice, Cloze test, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms and Phrases, and more.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745850860749\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>How many questions are asked from Synonyms and Antonyms in SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. There are typically 4 questions from Synonyms and Antonyms<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745850896401\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What is the format of the Cloze test in SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The Cloze test consists of 5 questions where you need to fill in the blanks in a passage with the correct word.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745850921100\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>How many questions are asked from Error Detection in SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. There are usually 2 questions on Error Detection.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745850938037\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>Is there any direct question on Sentence Rearrangement?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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