Question 1

The government has __________ strict measures to control pollution in metropolitan cities.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a past participle form to complete the present perfect tense 'has __________'. The verb 'implement' must be in its past participle form 'implemented' to agree with the auxiliary 'has'. This tests subject-verb agreement and verb form selection in the present perfect tense.

Question 2

Despite her __________ health, the elderly woman continued to work in her garden every morning.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective describing the woman's health condition. 'Frail' (meaning weak or delicate) is the correct choice, fitting the context of an elderly person who still works despite physical weakness. The other options do not convey the intended meaning of physical weakness.

Question 3

Read the passage and fill in the numbered blank with the most appropriate word.

The ancient library of Alexandria was one of the most significant repositories of knowledge in the classical world. Scholars from across the Mediterranean region travelled to study its vast collection of manuscripts and scrolls. Unfortunately, much of this invaluable collection was lost due to various incidents over centuries. Despite these losses, the library's legacy has remained __________ in the minds of historians and academics worldwide, symbolising humanity's endless pursuit of learning and wisdom.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective that describes how the library's legacy persists in people's minds despite physical loss. 'Indelible' (meaning unable to be forgotten or removed) is the most contextually appropriate word. It perfectly conveys that the legacy has left a permanent, unforgettable impression. 'Inevitable' means certain to happen (incorrect context). 'Incidental' means occurring as a minor part (wrong meaning). 'Inflexible' means rigid or unyielding (inappropriate for legacy).

Question 4

The scientist's __________ discovery has revolutionised our understanding of ancient civilisations.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective meaning 'remarkable or important.' 'Groundbreaking' means innovative and pioneering, 'remarkable' means worthy of attention, 'significant' means important or meaningful, and 'notable' means worthy of note. The correct answer is 'groundbreaking' because it specifically conveys that the discovery is revolutionary and has fundamentally changed the field, which aligns with the phrase 'has revolutionised' in the sentence.

Question 5

Despite her __________ health, she continued to work with dedication and commitment.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective that describes a negative or poor state of health. The context 'despite' signals contrast—she worked despite a disadvantage. 'Poor' is the contextually appropriate adjective meaning inadequate or substandard health. This tests vocabulary selection based on contextual meaning and the logical relationship signalled by 'despite'.

Question 6

The teacher asked the students to __________ their homework before the next class.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb meaning 'to complete or finish.' 'Submit' means to present work for evaluation, 'complete' means to finish, 'accomplish' means to achieve, and 'deliver' means to bring or hand over. In an academic context, when a teacher asks students to hand in work, 'submit' is the most appropriate term as it specifically refers to presenting completed work for assessment.

Question 7

The teacher insisted that all students __________ their assignments on time without any excuses.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'insisted that', which requires the subjunctive mood in formal English. The correct form is 'submit' (base form without 's'), not 'submits' or 'submitted'. This structure expresses a demand or requirement.

Question 8

The committee members were __________ about the proposal, so they decided to postpone the decision.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective describing the emotional or mental state of the committee members. The context 'so they decided to postpone' indicates uncertainty or lack of agreement. 'Divided' (meaning split in opinion) is the most appropriate word. This tests vocabulary selection based on contextual clues and logical coherence.

Question 9

The new policy aims to __________ corruption and promote transparency in all government departments.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb meaning 'to reduce or eliminate'. 'Curb' (meaning to restrain or limit) is the correct choice in this context. It is a common SSC vocabulary word used in formal writing about policy and governance. The other options do not fit the intended meaning.

Question 10

The scientist's research has __________ significant contributions to the field of medicine over the past decade.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses the present perfect tense 'has __________' and requires the past participle form of a verb meaning 'to provide' or 'to give'. 'Made' is the past participle of 'make' and is the idiomatic choice in the phrase 'has made contributions'. This tests both verb form selection and idiomatic usage in present perfect tense.

Question 11

The ancient ruins __________ evidence of a highly advanced civilisation that flourished thousands of years ago.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb meaning 'to provide or show'. 'Reveal' (meaning to uncover or make known) is correct. 'Conceal' means to hide, 'display' means to show openly (but is less formal for archaeological findings), and 'expose' means to uncover or lay bare (often with negative implications). 'Reveal' is the most appropriate for describing what ruins show about past civilisations.

Question 12

The new policy aims to __________ equal opportunities for all citizens regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb meaning 'to make possible' or 'to provide'. 'Ensure' (meaning to make certain or guarantee) is correct. 'Insure' means to provide insurance, 'endorse' means to support or approve, and 'enable' means to make possible. While 'enable' could work, 'ensure' is more appropriate here as it emphasises guaranteeing equal opportunities as a right.

Question 13

The teacher asked the students to __________ their homework before the next class.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires the base infinitive form after the modal verb 'to'. The phrase 'asked the students to __________' requires the infinitive 'submit' (not 'submitting' or 'submitted'). This tests the rule that the infinitive marker 'to' must be followed by the base form of the verb.

Question 14

The committee has decided to __________ the annual conference to next month due to unforeseen circumstances.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb meaning 'to move to a later date'. 'Postpone' is the correct choice, meaning to delay or put off an event. This is a common SSC vocabulary word. The other options do not convey the meaning of delaying to a future date.

Question 15

The government has __________ strict measures to control inflation and stabilise the economy.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a past participle form to complete the present perfect tense 'has __________'. The word 'implemented' (past participle of 'implement') correctly fills the blank, meaning 'put into effect'. 'Implement' is a common SSC vocabulary word meaning to execute or carry out a plan or policy.

Question 16

Read the passage and answer the question:

Innovation in agriculture has transformed farming practices across the globe. Modern technology, including precision irrigation and drone monitoring, has enabled farmers to increase crop yields significantly. However, many small-scale farmers in developing nations lack access to these advanced tools. Consequently, the gap between wealthy and poor farmers continues to widen. Governments and international organisations must work together to ensure that technological benefits are __________ equitably among all farming communities.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb in the passive voice (past participle form) that means 'distributed' or 'shared'. The context emphasises fairness and equal access.

Question 17

Despite her __________ in the field of medicine, she remained humble and approachable.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a noun that describes a quality or state of being highly skilled or knowledgeable. The context suggests professional achievement or mastery.

Question 18

The novel, which was published in 1995, __________ one of the most influential works of contemporary literature.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a verb that agrees with the singular subject 'novel' and fits the present tense context. The verb must mean 'to be considered' or 'to remain'.

Question 19

The manager was __________ by the employee's repeated failure to meet deadlines, and she decided to issue a formal warning.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective describing the manager's emotional state. The context indicates frustration or annoyance due to consistent poor performance.

Question 20

Despite his __________ health, the elderly man continued to work in his garden every morning.

Accepted Answer

The blank requires an adjective that contrasts with 'continued to work', suggesting his health is not good. The word must convey 'weak' or 'failing'.

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