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Q2901.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. She worked B. hardly to master C. the skills required for D. the new role.
  1. AShe worked
  2. Bhardly to master
  3. Cthe skills required for
  4. Dthe new role.
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Concept: 'Hard' (adverb) = with effort; 'hardly' = almost not.

  1. She put in effort to master the skills – a positive idea.
  2. 'Worked hardly' would mean she almost did not work – illogical.
  3. Correct: 'She worked hard to master…'

Trick: Hardly, scarcely, barely = negative words. If the sense is 'lots of effort', use 'hard'.

Answer: (B) hardly to master

अवधारणा: 'Hard' का अर्थ है मेहनत से; 'hardly' का अर्थ है 'मुश्किल से / लगभग नहीं'।

  1. वाक्य का भाव है कि उसने skills सीखने के लिए मेहनत की।
  2. 'worked hardly' का अर्थ उल्टा हो जाता – 'लगभग काम नहीं किया'।
  3. सही रूप: 'She worked hard to master…'

ट्रिक: Hardly, scarcely, barely – ये नकारात्मक अर्थ देते हैं; मेहनत के अर्थ में 'hard' लिखें।

उत्तर: (B) hardly to master

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – hard vs hardlySSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2902.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. They has some of the most intricate
B. wood-carved figurines I have
C. ever seen, each one polished
D. to a deep mahogany sheen.
  1. AThey has some of the most intricate
  2. Bwood-carved figurines I have
  3. Cever seen, each one polished
  4. Dto a deep mahogany sheen.
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Concept: A plural subject takes a plural verb.

  1. Subject = 'They' (plural).
  2. 'has' is singular → wrong.
  3. Correct: 'They have some of the most intricate…'

Trick: I/You/We/They + have; He/She/It + has.

Answer: (A) They has some of the most intricate

अवधारणा: बहुवचन कर्ता के साथ बहुवचन क्रिया आती है।

  1. कर्ता 'They' बहुवचन है।
  2. 'has' एकवचन है, इसलिए गलत।
  3. सही: 'They have some of the most intricate…'

ट्रिक: I/You/We/They के साथ have; He/She/It के साथ has।

उत्तर: (A) They has some of the most intricate

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – subject-verb agreementSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2903.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
A. She has been studying diligently
B. for her final exams for early
C. this morning to ensure she
D. achieves the highest marks in her class.
  1. AShe has been studying diligently
  2. Bfor her final exams for early
  3. Cthis morning to ensure she
  4. Dachieves the highest marks in her class.
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Concept: Perfect continuous tense: 'for' + period of time, 'since' + point of time.

  1. 'Early this morning' is a starting point, not a duration.
  2. So 'for early this morning' is wrong.
  3. Correct: '…for her final exams since early this morning'.

Trick: Ask 'How long?' → for (two hours). Ask 'From when?' → since (morning, 2010, Monday).

Answer: (B) for her final exams for early

अवधारणा: Perfect continuous में अवधि के लिए 'for' और आरंभ-बिंदु के लिए 'since' आता है।

  1. 'Early this morning' एक समय-बिंदु है, अवधि नहीं।
  2. इसलिए 'for early this morning' गलत है।
  3. सही: '…for her final exams since early this morning'।

ट्रिक: 'कितनी देर से?' → for; 'कब से?' → since।

उत्तर: (B) for her final exams for early

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageError spotting – since vs forSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2904.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition:
They finally arrived at a clear understanding ____ considering every detail carefully.
  1. Abefore
  2. Bafter
  3. Cduring
  4. Dwithout
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Concept: Choose the preposition that shows which action came first.

  1. First they considered every detail; then the understanding came.
  2. Result follows the action → 'after'.
  3. 'Before' reverses the order; 'without' contradicts 'carefully'; 'during' does not show a result.

Trick: Cause first, result later → 'after + V-ing'.

Answer: (B) after

अवधारणा: ऐसा preposition चुनें जो बताए कि कौन-सा काम पहले हुआ।

  1. पहले हर detail पर विचार हुआ, फिर समझ बनी।
  2. परिणाम बाद में आता है → 'after'।
  3. 'before' क्रम उलट देता है; 'without' अर्थ के विरुद्ध है।

ट्रिक: पहले कारण, बाद में परिणाम → 'after + V-ing'।

उत्तर: (B) after

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguagePreposition – sequence of eventsSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2905.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word:
Genesis
  1. AEmergence
  2. BTermination
  3. CPremonition
  4. DReproduction
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Concept: Genesis = origin, the coming into being of something.

  1. Emergence = coming into existence → same idea.
  2. Termination = end (opposite).
  3. Premonition = a feeling that something will happen; Reproduction = producing offspring/copies.

Trick: 'Gen-' root = birth/origin (generate, genetic, genesis).

Answer: (A) Emergence

अवधारणा: Genesis का अर्थ है उत्पत्ति / आरंभ।

  1. Emergence = उभरना, अस्तित्व में आना → समान अर्थ।
  2. Termination = अंत (विलोम)।
  3. Premonition = पूर्वाभास; Reproduction = प्रजनन / नकल।

ट्रिक: 'Gen' मूल = जन्म/उत्पत्ति (generate, genetic, genesis)।

उत्तर: (A) Emergence

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSynonym – GenesisSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2906.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrase:
The inheritance became ____ among the siblings, leading to years of family feuding.
  1. Aa leap in the dark
  2. Bmake a mountain out of a molehill
  3. Can apple of discord
  4. Da silver lining
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Concept: Pick the idiom that matches 'family feuding'.

  1. An apple of discord = cause of quarrel/dispute → fits.
  2. A leap in the dark = a risky step; a silver lining = hope in bad times.
  3. 'Make a mountain…' is a verb phrase and cannot follow 'became'.

Yaad rakhein: From Greek myth – the golden apple that started the Trojan War.

Answer: (C) an apple of discord

अवधारणा: खाली स्थान में ऐसा मुहावरा चाहिए जो झगड़े का कारण बताए।

  1. An apple of discord = झगड़े की जड़ → सही।
  2. A leap in the dark = जोखिम भरा कदम; a silver lining = आशा की किरण।
  3. 'make a mountain…' क्रिया-वाक्यांश है, 'became' के बाद नहीं आएगा।

याद रखें: यह ग्रीक कथा के सोने के सेब से आया, जिससे ट्रॉय युद्ध शुरू हुआ।

उत्तर: (C) an apple of discord

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIdiom – apple of discordSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2907.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. AConcession
  2. BConcission
  3. CConcesion
  4. DConsetion
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Concept: Noun of 'concede' is spelt c-o-n-c-e-s-s-i-o-n.

  1. Concession = something granted / a reduction.
  2. 'Concission' (i), 'Concesion' (single s), 'Consetion' are wrong.

Trick: -cede verbs → -cession nouns: recede → recession, secede → secession.

Answer: (A) Concession

अवधारणा: 'concede' की संज्ञा 'Concession' है।

  1. Concession = रियायत / छूट।
  2. 'Concission', 'Concesion' (एक s), 'Consetion' गलत हैं।

ट्रिक: -cede वाली क्रियाएँ → -cession संज्ञा: recede → recession।

उत्तर: (A) Concession

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – ConcessionSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2908.
Choose the correctly spelt word:
  1. AProletarite
  2. BProletaritat
  3. CProletariat
  4. DProletarirat
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Concept: Correct spelling: P-r-o-l-e-t-a-r-i-a-t (working class).

  1. The word ends in '-ariat'.
  2. Other options distort this ending.

Trick: Match it with 'secretariat' – same '-ariat' ending.

Answer: (C) Proletariat

अवधारणा: सही वर्तनी: Proletariat (मज़दूर वर्ग)।

  1. शब्द का अंत '-ariat' से होता है।
  2. बाकी विकल्पों में यह अंत बिगाड़ा गया है।

ट्रिक: 'secretariat' की तरह '-ariat' याद रखें।

उत्तर: (C) Proletariat

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – ProletariatSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2909.
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Two peas in a pod
  1. ATo be in complete disagreement
  2. BTo be very similar in appearance or character
  3. CTo share a small space together
  4. DTo have complementary skills
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Concept: Peas from one pod look the same.

  1. So the idiom means two people who are very alike in looks or nature.
  2. Not 'sharing small space' – that is a literal trap.

Yaad rakhein: Similar idioms: 'birds of a feather', 'cut from the same cloth'.

Answer: (B) To be very similar in appearance or character

अवधारणा: एक फली के मटर एक जैसे दिखते हैं।

  1. अर्थ: दो लोग जो रूप या स्वभाव में बहुत मिलते-जुलते हों।
  2. 'छोटी जगह साझा करना' शाब्दिक जाल है।

याद रखें: समान मुहावरे: 'birds of a feather', 'cut from the same cloth'।

उत्तर: (B) To be very similar in appearance or character

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageIdiom – two peas in a podSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2910.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Ignominious
  1. AOffenders
  2. BAccused
  3. CGlorious
  4. DFugitive
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Concept: Ignominious = shameful, disgraceful.

  1. Opposite = honourable → Glorious.
  2. Offenders, Accused, Fugitive are nouns linked to crime, not opposites.

Trick: Antonym must be the same part of speech – only 'Glorious' is an adjective.

Answer: (C) Glorious

अवधारणा: Ignominious = शर्मनाक, अपमानजनक।

  1. विलोम = गौरवपूर्ण → Glorious।
  2. Offenders, Accused, Fugitive संज्ञाएँ हैं, विलोम नहीं।

ट्रिक: विलोम उसी शब्द-भेद का होना चाहिए – केवल 'Glorious' विशेषण है।

उत्तर: (C) Glorious

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – IgnominiousSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2911.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
Repeated and relentless urging to make someone do something.
  1. ACompel
  2. BInfluence
  3. CInduce
  4. DPester
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Concept: Need a word for repeated, nagging requests.

  1. Pester = keep troubling someone with requests.
  2. Compel = force; Induce = persuade; Influence = affect – none has 'again and again'.

Trick: Key word 'repeated/relentless' → pester, nag, badger.

Answer: (D) Pester

अवधारणा: बार-बार ज़िद करके किसी से काम करवाने के लिए शब्द चाहिए।

  1. Pester = बार-बार परेशान करना।
  2. Compel = मजबूर करना; Induce = प्रेरित करना; Influence = प्रभावित करना – इनमें 'बार-बार' नहीं है।

ट्रिक: 'Repeated' देखें → pester, nag, badger।

उत्तर: (D) Pester

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageOne-word substitution – PesterSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2912.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word:
Magnificent
  1. AOrdinary
  2. BMajestic
  3. CElevated
  4. DGrand
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Concept: Magnificent = very grand and impressive.

  1. Opposite = plain, common → Ordinary.
  2. Majestic, Grand, Elevated are near-synonyms.

Trick: Three options mean the same thing – the odd one out is the antonym.

Answer: (A) Ordinary

अवधारणा: Magnificent = भव्य, शानदार।

  1. विलोम = साधारण → Ordinary।
  2. Majestic, Grand, Elevated लगभग समानार्थी हैं।

ट्रिक: तीन विकल्प एक जैसे अर्थ के हों तो अलग वाला ही विलोम है।

उत्तर: (A) Ordinary

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAntonym – MagnificentSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2913.
Change the following sentence into the Active form.
The complex equation will have been solved by the lead mathematician before the deadline.
  1. AThe lead mathematician will solve the complex equation before the deadline.
  2. BThe lead mathematician will have solved the complex equation before the deadline.
  3. CThe complex equation will be solved by the lead mathematician before the deadline.
  4. DThe lead mathematician has solved the complex equation before the deadline.
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Concept: Passive 'will have been + V3' → active 'will have + V3'.

  1. Agent 'the lead mathematician' becomes subject.
  2. Verb: will have solved; object: the complex equation.
  3. So the sentence begins 'The lead mathematician…' with 'will have solved'.

Trick: Just drop 'been' and 'by'; tense stays future perfect.

Answer: (B) The lead mathematician will have solved the complex equation before the deadline.

अवधारणा: Passive 'will have been + V3' का active 'will have + V3' होता है।

  1. 'the lead mathematician' कर्ता बनेगा।
  2. क्रिया: will have solved; कर्म: the complex equation।
  3. वाक्य 'The lead mathematician…' से शुरू होगा, क्रिया 'will have solved'।

ट्रिक: 'been' और 'by' हटाइए; काल future perfect ही रहेगा।

उत्तर: (B) The lead mathematician will have solved the complex equation before the deadline.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – future perfect passive to activeSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2914.
Change the following sentence into the Active form.
The urgent repairs ought to be completed by tomorrow.
  1. AThey ought to complete the urgent repairs by tomorrow.
  2. BThe urgent repairs should complete by tomorrow.
  3. CSomeone will complete the urgent repairs by tomorrow.
  4. DThey must complete the urgent repairs by tomorrow.
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Concept: Modal passive 'ought to be + V3' → active 'ought to + V1'.

  1. No agent given → use 'They' as subject.
  2. 'ought to be completed' → 'ought to complete'.
  3. Keep the same modal: not 'must', not 'will'.

Trick: Never change the modal in voice change – ought to stays ought to.

Answer: (A) They ought to complete the urgent repairs by tomorrow.

अवधारणा: Passive 'ought to be + V3' का active 'ought to + V1' होता है।

  1. कर्ता नहीं दिया है → 'They' लें।
  2. 'ought to be completed' → 'ought to complete'।
  3. Modal वही रहेगा – must या will नहीं।

ट्रिक: Voice बदलने पर modal कभी नहीं बदलता।

उत्तर: (A) They ought to complete the urgent repairs by tomorrow.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – modal 'ought to' passive to activeSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2915.
One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it ?
  1. APrecise
  2. BProvidence
  3. CCapricious
  4. DCordiel
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Concept: Check each spelling.

  1. Precise, Providence, Capricious – correct.
  2. 'Cordiel' is wrong; correct is Cordial (warm, friendly).

Trick: '-ial' ending like partial, genial, cordial.

Answer: (D) Cordiel

अवधारणा: हर शब्द की वर्तनी जाँचें।

  1. Precise, Providence, Capricious सही हैं।
  2. 'Cordiel' गलत है; सही Cordial (मैत्रीपूर्ण)।

ट्रिक: partial, genial की तरह '-ial' अंत।

उत्तर: (D) Cordiel

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSpelling – find the misspelt wordSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2916.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The habit of carrying reusable bags is something that has doubtfully gained popularity in recent times.
  1. Aundoubtedly
  2. Bclear
  3. Cdoubtful
  4. Dmore clearly
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Concept: The adverb must match the sentence's meaning.

  1. The sentence states a fact: the habit is popular.
  2. 'Doubtfully' (with doubt) contradicts it.
  3. 'Undoubtedly' = certainly → fits; 'clear', 'doubtful' are adjectives.

Trick: An adverb is needed before 'gained' – remove adjectives first.

Answer: (A) undoubtedly

अवधारणा: क्रिया-विशेषण वाक्य के भाव के अनुरूप होना चाहिए।

  1. वाक्य तथ्य बता रहा है कि आदत लोकप्रिय हुई है।
  2. 'Doubtfully' (संदेह के साथ) भाव के विरुद्ध है।
  3. 'Undoubtedly' = निःसंदेह → सही; 'clear', 'doubtful' विशेषण हैं।

ट्रिक: 'gained' से पहले adverb चाहिए – पहले adjectives हटाइए।

उत्तर: (A) undoubtedly

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageSentence improvement – adverbSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2917.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
The researchers will have meticulously finalised the experimental data.
  1. AThe experimental data will be meticulously finalised by the researchers.
  2. BThe experimental data has been meticulously finalised by the researchers.
  3. CThe experimental data will have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.
  4. DThe experimental data would have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.
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Concept: Active 'will have + V3' → passive 'will have been + V3'.

  1. Object 'the experimental data' becomes subject.
  2. Verb → will have been finalised; adverb stays before V3.
  3. Agent → by the researchers.

Trick: Future perfect passive always has the chain 'will have been'.

Answer: (C) The experimental data will have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.

अवधारणा: Active 'will have + V3' का passive 'will have been + V3' होता है।

  1. कर्म 'the experimental data' कर्ता बनेगा।
  2. क्रिया → will have been finalised।
  3. by the researchers अंत में।

ट्रिक: Future perfect passive में हमेशा 'will have been' आता है।

उत्तर: (C) The experimental data will have been meticulously finalised by the researchers.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – future perfect active to passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Q2918.
Choose the correct passive voice transformation of the sentence:
They are going to launch the new satellite next month.
  1. AThe new satellite is going to be launched by them next month.
  2. BThe new satellite will be launched by them next month.
  3. CThe new satellite was going to be launched by them next month.
  4. DThe new satellite is launched by them next month.
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Concept: 'is/are going to + V1' → 'is/are going to be + V3'.

  1. Object 'the new satellite' (singular) → 'is'.
  2. Verb: is going to be launched.
  3. They → by them.

Trick: Keep 'going to' – changing it to 'will' changes the structure.

Answer: (A) The new satellite is going to be launched by them next month.

अवधारणा: 'is/are going to + V1' का passive 'is/are going to be + V3'।

  1. 'the new satellite' एकवचन → 'is'।
  2. क्रिया: is going to be launched।
  3. They → by them।

ट्रिक: 'going to' को 'will' में न बदलें।

उत्तर: (A) The new satellite is going to be launched by them next month.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – 'be going to' passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q2919.
"Responsible storage and handling ensure children's safety." Rewrite the above sentence in passive voice.
  1. AChildren's safety is ensured by responsible storage and handling.
  2. BResponsible storage and handling are ensuring children's safety.
  3. CChildren's safety was ensured by responsible storage and handling.
  4. DChildren's safety is ensuring responsible storage and handling.
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Concept: Simple present active → 'is/are + V3' in passive.

  1. Object 'children's safety' (singular) becomes subject.
  2. ensure → is ensured.
  3. Agent: by responsible storage and handling.

Trick: Active has no 'ing' → passive has no 'being'; tense stays present.

Answer: (A) Children's safety is ensured by responsible storage and handling.

अवधारणा: Simple present का passive 'is/are + V3' होता है।

  1. कर्म 'children's safety' (एकवचन) कर्ता बनेगा।
  2. ensure → is ensured।
  3. by responsible storage and handling।

ट्रिक: काल present ही रहेगा, 'was' नहीं।

उत्तर: (A) Children's safety is ensured by responsible storage and handling.

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageVoice – simple present passiveSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →
Directions (Qs. 19-23): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In contemporary homes, cleaning products are stored in almost every room, from kitchens and bathrooms to storage cupboards. Detergents, disinfectants, floor cleaners, and insect repellents have become essential for maintaining hygiene. However, many of these substances contain chemicals that can be harmful if misused, especially by children. Their bright packaging and pleasant scents may attract young ones, who are often unable to distinguish between safe and dangerous substances.

Accidental ingestion or contact with cleaning agents can cause poisoning, burns, respiratory issues, or allergic reactions. Even products labelled as mild can be hazardous when combined or used improperly. Therefore, safeguarding children from such risks requires conscious effort. Storing chemicals in locked cabinets, using child-resistant

caps, and clearly labelling containers are fundamental safety practices. Avoiding the transfer of chemicals into food or drink containers is equally important. Beyond physical precautions, education remains a key component of safety. Teaching children to recognise warning symbols, explaining that certain items are not to be touched, and supervising them during cleaning activities can significantly reduce accidents. Awareness, coupled with responsible storage and handling, ensures that maintaining a clean home does not compromise the safety of its youngest occupants.
Q2920.
"Education remains a key component of safety." Change the above sentence into an interrogative sentence without changing its meaning.
  1. AHas education remained a key component of safety?
  2. BIs education remaining a key component of safety?
  3. CDoes education remain a key component of safety?
  4. DEducation remains a key component of safety?
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Concept: Simple present with no helping verb → start with Do/Does + V1.

  1. Subject 'education' is singular → Does.
  2. 'remains' → 'remain'.
  3. Does education remain a key component of safety?

Trick: Does already carries the 's' – so main verb goes to base form.

Answer: (C) Does education remain a key component of safety?

अवधारणा: बिना सहायक क्रिया वाले Simple present को Do/Does + V1 से प्रश्न बनाते हैं।

  1. 'education' एकवचन → Does।
  2. 'remains' → 'remain'।
  3. Does education remain a key component of safety?

ट्रिक: Does लगाने पर मुख्य क्रिया से 's' हट जाता है।

उत्तर: (C) Does education remain a key component of safety?

SSC CHSLEnglish LanguageAssertive to interrogativeSSC CHSL 2025 · 20 Nov Shift 1 →