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Q1261.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable collocation.
It is impossible that the bank will ____.
  1. Aforgive a debt
  2. Bformat a debt
  3. Cfollow a debt
  4. Dfragment a debt
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Concept: Some verbs naturally pair with certain nouns (collocations).

  1. 'Forgive a debt' = to cancel/write off money someone owes.
  2. Sentence meaning: the bank will never cancel the loan.
  3. 'Format', 'follow', 'fragment' do not combine with 'debt'.

Yaad rakhein: Debt collocations: incur / repay / clear / write off / forgive a debt.

Answer: (A) forgive a debt

अवधारणा: कुछ क्रियाएँ कुछ संज्ञाओं के साथ ही स्वाभाविक रूप से आती हैं (collocation)।

हल:

  1. 'Forgive a debt' = कर्ज़ माफ़ करना।
  2. वाक्य का भाव: बैंक कभी कर्ज़ माफ़ नहीं करेगा।
  3. 'format', 'follow', 'fragment' का 'debt' के साथ प्रयोग नहीं होता।

याद रखें: Debt के साथ: incur, repay, clear, write off, forgive।

उत्तर: (A) forgive a debt

SSC GDEnglishCollocation – forgive a debtSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1262.
Which of the following sentences contains the meaning of the word 'listless'?
  1. AAs soon as Ravi reported for duty, he was asked to present himself for roster call.
  2. BTo apply for a passport, a list of documents is to be submitted.
  3. CRudresh is good at creating a linearly ordered data structure on his computer.
  4. DAfter listening to a long speech, Tanuja felt exhausted and devoid of energy.
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Concept: 'Listless' = lacking energy, enthusiasm or interest; tired and dull.

  1. Option (d): Tanuja felt 'exhausted and devoid of energy' – this is exactly listless.
  2. (a), (b), (c) only play on the word 'list' (roster, list of documents, data list) – a spelling trap.

Trick: '-less' = without; 'list' here is an old word for 'desire' → listless = without desire/energy. Not a 'list' of items!

Answer: (D) After listening to a long speech, Tanuja felt exhausted and devoid of energy.

अवधारणा: 'Listless' = सुस्त, ऊर्जा या उत्साह से रहित।

हल:

  1. विकल्प (d): तनुजा 'थकी हुई और ऊर्जाहीन' थी — यही listless का अर्थ है।
  2. (a), (b), (c) केवल 'list' शब्द से भ्रम पैदा करते हैं (roster, documents की list, data list)।

ट्रिक: '-less' = बिना; listless = बिना जोश के। इसका 'list' (सूची) से कोई संबंध नहीं।

उत्तर: (D) After listening to a long speech, Tanuja felt exhausted and devoid of energy.

SSC GDEnglishVocabulary – listlessSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1263.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Though she is my best friend, Sarah's compliments felt superficial, lacking genuine warmth or understanding of my efforts.
  1. Asubstantial
  2. Bkind
  3. Cprofound
  4. Dshallow
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Concept: 'Superficial' = only on the surface, lacking depth or sincerity.

  1. Context clue: 'lacking genuine warmth' → praise without real feeling.
  2. 'Shallow' = without depth → closest synonym.
  3. 'Substantial', 'profound' are opposites; 'kind' does not fit the negative tone.

Trick: Super (above) + facies (face) = only on the face/surface → shallow. Antonym: profound.

Answer: (D) shallow

अवधारणा: 'Superficial' = ऊपरी, सतही, जिसमें गहराई या सच्चाई न हो।

हल:

  1. संदर्भ: 'lacking genuine warmth' → बिना सच्ची भावना की तारीफ़।
  2. 'Shallow' = उथला, सतही → सही पर्याय।
  3. 'Substantial', 'profound' विलोम हैं; 'kind' नकारात्मक भाव से मेल नहीं खाता।

ट्रिक: Super (ऊपर) + face = केवल ऊपरी सतह → shallow; विलोम: profound।

उत्तर: (D) shallow

SSC GDEnglishSynonym – superficialSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1264.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
He was playing cricket when I have walked past the stadium early in the morning.
  1. AHe was playing cricket
  2. Bwhen I have walked
  3. Cearly in the morning.
  4. Dpast the stadium
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Concept: An ongoing past action (was + -ing) interrupted by another past action uses the simple past.

  1. 'He was playing cricket' = longer action in the past.
  2. The shorter action must be simple past: 'when I walked'.
  3. 'Have walked' (present perfect) cannot pair with a past continuous clause or a definite past time ('early in the morning').

Trick: Pattern to remember: was/were + V-ing … when + V2.

Answer: (B) when I have walked

अवधारणा: भूतकाल में चल रहे कार्य (was + -ing) के बीच हुआ दूसरा कार्य simple past में आता है।

हल:

  1. 'He was playing cricket' = भूतकाल में चल रहा कार्य।
  2. बीच में हुआ कार्य: 'when I walked' (V2)।
  3. 'have walked' (present perfect) past continuous और निश्चित भूतकाल ('early in the morning') के साथ गलत है।

ट्रिक: याद करें: was/were + V-ing … when + V2।

उत्तर: (B) when I have walked

SSC GDEnglishTenses – past continuous + simple pastSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1265.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
His (1) ____ speech was clear, (2) ____ and passionate, leaving a (3) ____ impression on the audience during the conference.
  1. A(1) persuasive ; (2) lasting ; (3) well-structured
  2. B(1) well-structured ; (2) lasting ; (3) persuasive
  3. C(1) lasting ; (2) persuasive ; (3) well-structured
  4. D(1) persuasive ; (2) well-structured ; (3) lasting
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Concept: Choose adjectives that collocate naturally with the nouns that follow.

  1. (3) 'leave a lasting impression' is a fixed phrase; only option (d) has 'lasting' in blank 3.
  2. (1) a persuasive speech (convincing).
  3. (2) clear, well-structured and passionate – describes how the speech was organised.

Trick: Solve the fixed phrase first ('lasting impression') – it alone leaves one option.

Answer: (D) (1) persuasive ; (2) well-structured ; (3) lasting

अवधारणा: पीछे आने वाली संज्ञा के साथ स्वाभाविक रूप से जुड़ने वाला विशेषण चुनें।

हल:

  1. (3) 'a lasting impression' = गहरी/स्थायी छाप — यह निश्चित वाक्यांश है।
  2. (1) persuasive speech = प्रभावशाली, मनाने वाला भाषण।
  3. (2) clear, well-structured and passionate = सुव्यवस्थित।

ट्रिक: पहले निश्चित वाक्यांश ('lasting impression') भरें — इससे केवल एक विकल्प बचता है।

उत्तर: (D) (1) persuasive ; (2) well-structured ; (3) lasting

SSC GDEnglishFill in the blanks – adjectivesSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1266.
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The diplomat's erudition was matched only by his arrogance and recalcitrent attitude towards compromise.
  1. Arecalcitrent
  2. Bcompromise
  3. Cerudition
  4. Darrogance
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Concept: Spot the misspelt word.

  1. Correct spelling: recalcitrant (ends in -ant).
  2. Meaning: stubbornly uncooperative.
  3. 'Erudition' (deep learning), 'arrogance', 'compromise' are correctly spelt.

Trick: Recalci-trant rhymes with 'tyrant' – both end in -ant.

Answer: (A) recalcitrent

अवधारणा: गलत वर्तनी वाला शब्द पहचानें।

हल:

  1. सही वर्तनी: recalcitrant (अंत में -ant)।
  2. अर्थ: ज़िद्दी, आदेश न मानने वाला।
  3. 'erudition' (विद्वत्ता), 'arrogance', 'compromise' सही लिखे हैं।

ट्रिक: Recalci-trant और 'tyrant' — दोनों -ant पर खत्म।

उत्तर: (A) recalcitrent

SSC GDEnglishSpelling – recalcitrantSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1267.
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
After receiving the parcel, she immedietely opened it.
  1. Aimmedietely
  2. Breceiving
  3. Cparcel
  4. Dopened
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Concept: Spot the misspelt word.

  1. Correct form: immediate + ly = immediately.
  2. 'Receiving' (ei after c), 'parcel', 'opened' are correct.

Trick: Think of the root 'media' inside im-media-tely.

Answer: (A) immedietely

अवधारणा: गलत वर्तनी वाला शब्द पहचानें।

हल:

  1. सही रूप: immediate + ly = immediately।
  2. 'receiving' (c के बाद ei), 'parcel', 'opened' सही हैं।

ट्रिक: im-media-tely — बीच में 'media' याद रखें।

उत्तर: (A) immedietely

SSC GDEnglishSpelling – immediatelySSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1268.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
The serene beach offered (1) ____ waters, (2) ____ sand and (3) ____ sunsets, creating a perfect spot for relaxation and reflection after a long day.
  1. A(1) clear ; (2) soft ; (3) stunning
  2. B(1) soft ; (2) stunning ; (3) clear
  3. C(1) stunning ; (2) soft ; (3) clear
  4. D(1) soft ; (2) clear ; (3) stunning
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Concept: Match each adjective with the noun it naturally describes.

  1. clear waters – transparent sea water.
  2. soft sand.
  3. stunning sunsets – very beautiful.

Trick: 'Soft waters' or 'clear sunsets' sound odd – the first blank must be 'clear', which only (a) has.

Answer: (A) (1) clear ; (2) soft ; (3) stunning

अवधारणा: हर विशेषण को उस संज्ञा से मिलाएँ जिसका वह स्वाभाविक रूप से वर्णन करता है।

हल:

  1. clear waters – साफ़ पानी
  2. soft sand – मुलायम रेत
  3. stunning sunsets – अत्यंत सुंदर सूर्यास्त

ट्रिक: पहले रिक्त में 'clear' ही बैठता है — यह केवल (a) में है।

उत्तर: (A) (1) clear ; (2) soft ; (3) stunning

SSC GDEnglishFill in the blanks – collocating adjectivesSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1269.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Maya couldn't hide her glee when our rival came last.
  1. AWickedness
  2. BUnhappiness
  3. CSorrow
  4. DHappiness
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Concept: 'Glee' = great delight, open joy.

  1. Maya was delighted when the rival came last.
  2. Closest word: happiness.
  3. 'Sorrow', 'unhappiness' are antonyms; 'wickedness' is a moral fault, not a feeling.

Yaad rakhein: Glee → antonyms: gloom, misery.

Answer: (D) Happiness

अवधारणा: 'Glee' = बहुत खुशी, उल्लास।

हल:

  1. प्रतिद्वंद्वी के अंतिम आने पर माया बहुत खुश थी।
  2. निकटतम शब्द: happiness।
  3. 'sorrow', 'unhappiness' विलोम हैं; 'wickedness' दुष्टता है, भावना नहीं।

याद रखें: Glee के विलोम: gloom, misery।

उत्तर: (D) Happiness

SSC GDEnglishSynonym – gleeSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1270.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The family heirloom was not only rare but was also ____.
  1. Aproductivity
  2. Bprofit
  3. Cartist
  4. Dpriceless
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Concept: 'Not only … but also' joins words of the same part of speech.

  1. First item 'rare' is an adjective → blank needs an adjective.
  2. Priceless = extremely valuable – fits an heirloom.
  3. 'Productivity', 'profit', 'artist' are nouns.

Trick: Check the part of speech first: only one option is an adjective.

Answer: (D) priceless

अवधारणा: 'Not only … but also' एक जैसे शब्द-भेद को जोड़ता है।

हल:

  1. पहला शब्द 'rare' विशेषण है → रिक्त में भी विशेषण।
  2. Priceless = अनमोल — पारिवारिक धरोहर के लिए उपयुक्त।
  3. 'productivity', 'profit', 'artist' संज्ञाएँ हैं।

ट्रिक: पहले शब्द-भेद जाँचें: विकल्पों में केवल एक विशेषण है।

उत्तर: (D) priceless

SSC GDEnglishParallelism – not only … but alsoSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1271.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
  1. AC
  2. BA
  3. CD
  4. DB
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Concept: A word describing how a verb is done must be an adverb.

  1. Segment A: 'The cat quiet stalked its prey' – 'quiet' qualifies the verb 'stalked'.
  2. Correct: 'The cat quietly stalked its prey'.
  3. The remaining segments (participle phrases and 'with great precision and grace') are fine.
  4. Segment A is listed as option (b).

Trick: Beware: the options are letters in jumbled order – the error is in A, but A is option (b).

Answer: (B) A

अवधारणा: क्रिया कैसे हुई, यह बताने वाला शब्द क्रियाविशेषण (adverb) होना चाहिए।

हल:

  1. खंड A: 'The cat quiet stalked its prey' — 'quiet' क्रिया 'stalked' को बता रहा है।
  2. सही: 'The cat quietly stalked its prey'।
  3. बाकी खंड व्याकरण की दृष्टि से ठीक हैं।
  4. खंड A विकल्प (b) में दिया है।

ट्रिक: विकल्प अक्षरों के उलटे क्रम में हैं — त्रुटि A में है, पर A = विकल्प (b)।

उत्तर: (B) A

SSC GDEnglishError spotting – adjective vs adverbSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1272.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Far and wide
  1. AEverywhere
  2. BNow and then
  3. CTo give away a secret
  4. DBy itself
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Concept: 'Far and wide' = over a large area; everywhere.

  1. Example: His fame spread far and wide.
  2. 'Now and then' = occasionally; giving away a secret = 'spill the beans'; 'by itself' = alone.

Yaad rakhein: Similar idioms: 'high and low' (searching everywhere), 'the length and breadth' of a country.

Answer: (A) Everywhere

अवधारणा: 'Far and wide' = दूर-दूर तक, हर जगह।

हल:

  1. उदाहरण: उसकी प्रसिद्धि दूर-दूर तक फैल गई।
  2. 'now and then' = कभी-कभी; राज़ खोलना = 'spill the beans'; 'by itself' = अपने आप।

याद रखें: मिलते-जुलते: 'high and low' (हर जगह खोजना), 'length and breadth' (कोने-कोने में)।

उत्तर: (A) Everywhere

SSC GDEnglishIdiom – far and wideSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1273.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Young
  1. ABoyish
  2. BMature
  3. CMoist
  4. DStiff
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Concept: 'Young' = in an early stage of life.

  1. Opposite: mature = fully grown/developed.
  2. 'Boyish' is close in meaning to young; 'moist', 'stiff' are unrelated.

Yaad rakhein: Young ↔ mature / old / aged; Immature ↔ mature.

Answer: (B) Mature

अवधारणा: 'Young' = युवा, कम उम्र का।

हल:

  1. विलोम: mature = परिपक्व, पूर्ण विकसित।
  2. 'boyish' लगभग समानार्थी है; 'moist' (नम), 'stiff' (कड़ा) असंबंधित।

याद रखें: Young ↔ mature/old; immature ↔ mature।

उत्तर: (B) Mature

SSC GDEnglishAntonym – youngSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1274.
Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence. Select 'No substitution required' if the given sentence is correct.
The detective (had been solved the murder mystery) within a week.
  1. Ahave been solved the murder mystery
  2. BNo substitution required
  3. Csolved the murder mystery
  4. Dsolve the murder mystery
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Concept: A passive verb (been + V3) cannot take a direct object.

  1. 'had been solved the murder mystery' – passive form but followed by an object → wrong.
  2. The detective (doer) did the action, completed within a week → simple past active.
  3. Correct: 'The detective solved the murder mystery within a week.'

Trick: If the subject is the doer and an object follows, the verb must be active.

Answer: (C) solved the murder mystery

अवधारणा: Passive क्रिया (been + V3) के बाद कर्म (object) नहीं आता।

हल:

  1. 'had been solved the murder mystery' — passive रूप के बाद object → गलत।
  2. जासूस (कर्ता) ने कार्य किया, एक सप्ताह में पूरा → simple past active।
  3. सही: 'The detective solved the murder mystery within a week.'

ट्रिक: कर्ता स्वयं कार्य करे और object हो तो क्रिया active होगी।

उत्तर: (C) solved the murder mystery

SSC GDEnglishActive vs passive – sentence improvementSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Q1275.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The new software update brought quite a few improvements in the transactions.
  1. Ainterplay
  2. Bintralingual
  3. Cinterpretation
  4. Ddeals
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Concept: Replace the underlined word with one of the same meaning.

  1. 'Transactions' = business dealings (buying, selling, payments).
  2. Deals carries this meaning.
  3. 'Interplay' = mutual effect; 'interpretation' = explanation; 'intralingual' = within one language.

Trick: Put each option in the sentence – only 'improvements in the deals' keeps the meaning.

Answer: (D) deals

अवधारणा: रेखांकित शब्द को समान अर्थ वाले शब्द से बदलें।

हल:

  1. 'Transactions' = लेन-देन, व्यावसायिक सौदे।
  2. Deals का अर्थ भी सौदे है।
  3. 'interplay' = परस्पर प्रभाव; 'interpretation' = व्याख्या; 'intralingual' = एक ही भाषा के भीतर।

ट्रिक: हर विकल्प को वाक्य में रखें — केवल 'deals' से अर्थ बना रहता है।

उत्तर: (D) deals

SSC GDEnglishWord substitution – transactionsSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Directions (Qs. 76-80): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Recycling at home is a simple (76) ____ impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. Separating recyclables (77) ____ paper, plastic and glass from regular waste reduces landfill waste. (78) ____ adopting this habit, individuals (79) ____ participate in sustainable practices. It not only helps

the environment but also sets an example for future generations on (80)

____ living.
Q1276.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (76).
  1. Abut
  2. Byet
  3. Cand
  4. Dalso
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Concept: Two ideas in the same direction are joined by 'and'; contrast needs 'but/yet'.

  1. 'simple ___ impactful' – both are positive qualities of recycling.
  2. No contrast → and.
  3. 'Also' is an adverb and cannot join two adjectives.

Trick: Positive + positive = and; positive + negative = but/yet.

Answer: (C) and

अवधारणा: एक ही दिशा के दो विचार 'and' से जुड़ते हैं; विरोध हो तो 'but/yet'।

हल:

  1. 'simple ___ impactful' — दोनों गुण सकारात्मक हैं।
  2. विरोध नहीं → and।
  3. 'also' क्रियाविशेषण है, दो विशेषणों को नहीं जोड़ता।

ट्रिक: सकारात्मक + सकारात्मक = and; सकारात्मक + नकारात्मक = but/yet।

उत्तर: (C) and

SSC GDEnglishCloze test – conjunctionSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Directions (Qs. 76-80): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Recycling at home is a simple (76) ____ impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. Separating recyclables (77) ____ paper, plastic and glass from regular waste reduces landfill waste. (78) ____ adopting this habit, individuals (79) ____ participate in sustainable practices. It not only helps

the environment but also sets an example for future generations on (80)

____ living.
Q1277.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (77).
  1. Asuch
  2. Bdislike
  3. Clike
  4. Dsimilar to
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Concept: 'Like' (= such as) introduces examples.

  1. Paper, plastic and glass are examples of recyclables → 'like paper, plastic and glass'.
  2. 'Such' would need 'as'; 'similar to' means resembling, not examples; 'dislike' is a verb.

Yaad rakhein: Examples follow: like / such as / for example.

Answer: (C) like

अवधारणा: 'Like' (= such as) उदाहरण देने के लिए आता है।

हल:

  1. कागज़, प्लास्टिक और काँच recyclables के उदाहरण हैं → 'like paper, plastic and glass'।
  2. 'such' के साथ 'as' चाहिए; 'similar to' = मिलता-जुलता; 'dislike' क्रिया है।

याद रखें: उदाहरण के लिए: like / such as / for example।

उत्तर: (C) like

SSC GDEnglishCloze test – giving examplesSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Directions (Qs. 76-80): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Recycling at home is a simple (76) ____ impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. Separating recyclables (77) ____ paper, plastic and glass from regular waste reduces landfill waste. (78) ____ adopting this habit, individuals (79) ____ participate in sustainable practices. It not only helps

the environment but also sets an example for future generations on (80)

____ living.
Q1278.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (78).
  1. AAgain
  2. BBy
  3. CAlso
  4. DAnd
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Concept: 'By + V-ing' shows the means of doing something.

  1. Blank is followed by 'adopting' (gerund) → needs a preposition.
  2. 'By adopting this habit, individuals…' = through this habit.
  3. 'Again', 'Also' are adverbs; 'And' is a conjunction – none fits before a gerund here.

Trick: Means/method → by + V-ing (e.g. by working hard).

Answer: (B) By

अवधारणा: 'By + V-ing' किसी कार्य का साधन/तरीका बताता है।

हल:

  1. रिक्त के बाद 'adopting' (gerund) → पूर्वसर्ग (preposition) चाहिए।
  2. 'By adopting this habit…' = इस आदत को अपनाकर।
  3. 'again', 'also' क्रियाविशेषण और 'and' संयोजक हैं — यहाँ उपयुक्त नहीं।

ट्रिक: साधन/तरीका → by + V-ing (जैसे by working hard)।

उत्तर: (B) By

SSC GDEnglishCloze test – by + gerundSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Directions (Qs. 76-80): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Recycling at home is a simple (76) ____ impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. Separating recyclables (77) ____ paper, plastic and glass from regular waste reduces landfill waste. (78) ____ adopting this habit, individuals (79) ____ participate in sustainable practices. It not only helps

the environment but also sets an example for future generations on (80)

____ living.
Q1279.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (79).
  1. Avehemently
  2. Bstrong
  3. Cactively
  4. Dvociferously
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Concept: A word modifying the verb 'participate' must be an adverb.

  1. 'Strong' is an adjective → out.
  2. Actively participate = take a real, practical part – fits recycling at home.
  3. 'Vehemently', 'vociferously' (forcefully, loudly) suit protests/arguments, not recycling.

Yaad rakhein: Standard collocation: actively participate.

Answer: (C) actively

अवधारणा: क्रिया 'participate' को बताने वाला शब्द क्रियाविशेषण होगा।

हल:

  1. 'strong' विशेषण है → हटाएँ।
  2. Actively participate = सक्रिय रूप से भाग लेना — घर पर रीसाइक्लिंग के लिए सही।
  3. 'vehemently', 'vociferously' (ज़ोर-शोर से) विरोध/बहस के लिए आते हैं।

याद रखें: प्रचलित जोड़ी: actively participate।

उत्तर: (C) actively

SSC GDEnglishCloze test – adverb before verbSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →
Directions (Qs. 76-80): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Recycling at home is a simple (76) ____ impactful way to contribute to environmental conservation. Separating recyclables (77) ____ paper, plastic and glass from regular waste reduces landfill waste. (78) ____ adopting this habit, individuals (79) ____ participate in sustainable practices. It not only helps

the environment but also sets an example for future generations on (80)

____ living.
Q1280.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (80).
  1. Aresponsible
  2. Bwisely
  3. Cindependent
  4. Dobligated
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Concept: A noun ('living') is described by an adjective.

  1. 'Wisely' is an adverb → out.
  2. Responsible living = a lifestyle that cares for the environment – matches the passage.
  3. 'Independent' and 'obligated' do not fit the idea of sustainable habits.

Trick: Passage theme = environment → look for 'responsible / sustainable' type words.

Answer: (A) responsible

अवधारणा: संज्ञा ('living') का वर्णन विशेषण करता है।

हल:

  1. 'wisely' क्रियाविशेषण है → हटाएँ।
  2. Responsible living = पर्यावरण का ध्यान रखने वाली जीवनशैली — गद्यांश के अनुरूप।
  3. 'independent', 'obligated' का भाव यहाँ मेल नहीं खाता।

ट्रिक: गद्यांश का विषय पर्यावरण है → 'responsible/sustainable' जैसे शब्द खोजें।

उत्तर: (A) responsible

SSC GDEnglishCloze test – adjective before nounSSC GD 2025 · 18 Feb Shift 3 →