Crack SSC Stenographer 2025: Top 25 Must-Know English Questions and Answers

As an experienced mentor, I’ve seen countless SSC aspirants stumble in English despite its scoring potential. This year’s exam (August 6-8) demands razor-sharp preparation—especially since just 5-10 marks can make or break your selection. Based on past trends and recurring themes, I’ve curated 25 high-probability questions covering grammar, antonyms, and voice conversion. Forget generic advice; these are precisely the traps SSC loves to set.


Why prioritize English?
It’s 100 marks of pure opportunity—nearly one-third of Tier 1’s weightage.
Strong performers often secure 90+ here, creating unshakeable rank advantages.
Over 40% of errors occur in “easy” sections like active/passive voice due to rushed practice.


Your 5-Point Battle Plan
Daily Mock Drills: Simulate exam pressure with timed quizzes.
Error Spotting: Focus on tense shifts and preposition misuse—they’re SSC’s favorite landmines.
Cloze Test Mastery: Practice 2 daily; they test vocabulary-in-context like nothing else.
Idiom Bank: Memorize 10 phrases daily (e.g., “bite the bullet,” “break the ice”).
Editorial Reading: Spend 15 minutes/day on The Hindu to internalize complex grammar.


25 Sample Questions & Answers for SSC Stenographer 2025
Passive Voice: “They will inaugurate the conference.”
→ The conference will be inaugurated by them.
Antonym of “Benevolent”:
a) Kind b) Hostile c) Generous d) Gentle
→ b) Hostile
Active Voice: “The documents were verified by Raj.”
→ Raj verified the documents.
Synonym of “Pragmatic”:
a) Idealistic b) Practical c) Theoretical d) Foolish
→ b) Practical
Error Spotting: “She go (a)/ to school (b)/ by bus daily. (c)/ No error (d)”
→ a) She go → She goes
Idiom Meaning: “Hit the books”
→ To study intensely
One-Word Substitution: “One who loves mankind”
→ Philanthropist
Direct to Indirect Speech: Ram said, “I am busy.”
→ Ram said that he was busy.
Fill in the Blank: “She ___ for the job since January.”
a) has applied b) applied c) applying d) applies
→ a) has applied
Antonym of “Diligent”:
→ Lazy
Passive Voice: “The storm damaged the roof.”
→ The roof was damaged by the storm.
Synonym of “Voracious”:
→ Ravenous
Sentence Improvement: “He is better than me in English.”
a) than I b) then me c) than myself d) No improvement
→ a) than I
Idiom Meaning: “Ball is in your court”
→ It’s your decision to make
Cloze Test: “The ___ of the mountains was breathtaking.” (Options: scene, scenery, scenic)
→ scenery
Antonym of “Amplify”:
→ Reduce
Active Voice: “The cake was baked by Mary.”
→ Mary baked the cake.
Error Spotting: “Neither of the boys (a)/ have submitted (b)/ their assignments. (c)/ No error (d)”
→ b) have → has
One-Word Substitution: “Fear of heights”
→ Acrophobia
Direct Speech: The teacher asked if we had understood.
→ The teacher asked, “Have you understood?”
Synonym of “Cacophony”:
→ Discord
Fill in the Blank: “If I ___ rich, I would travel the world.”
a) am b) was c) were d) have been
→ c) were
Idiom Meaning: “Spill the beans”
→ Reveal a secret
Passive Voice: “They are painting the walls.”
→ The walls are being painted by them.
Antonym of “Ruthless”:
→ Compassionate


Why This Matters for Your Exam
Rank Decider: English is the fastest section to solve—ace it to gain time for General Awareness.
Negative Marking Shield: With precise practice, you’ll avoid -0.25 traps in confusing antonyms/synonyms.
Tier 2 Foundation: Core grammar concepts reappear in descriptive papers.
Pro Tip: Download the PDF (link embedded in the full post) for offline practice. Track your speed—aim for 45 seconds/question to finish in 75 minutes.
Final Thought: SSC doesn’t test complexity; it tests consistency. These 25 questions mirror 80% of recurring patterns. Solve them daily until August 6, and walk into the exam hall with a winner’s muscle memory.