English is one of those sections where regular practice can make a noticeable difference in your JKSSB exam score. You may know the basic rules of grammar, but competitive examinations often test those rules through confusing options, sentence-based questions, vocabulary and error detection.
For candidates preparing for JKSSB examinations, simply reading English grammar rules is usually not enough. You need to solve a good number of questions and understand why an option is correct.
This page contains 100+ JKSSB English practice questions with answers, covering important areas such as grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement, error detection, prepositions, conjunctions, tenses and active and passive voice.
The questions below are intentionally kept at a moderate to difficult level so that they can be useful for serious JKSSB preparation.
Why Practice English MCQs for JKSSB?
Many students spend most of their preparation time studying rules but do not spend enough time solving questions. This can become a problem in the actual examination because competitive English questions are often designed to test application rather than simple memorisation.
Regular practice helps you:
- Improve accuracy in grammar questions
- Build a stronger vocabulary
- Recognise common grammatical errors
- Understand confusing sentence structures
- Improve speed while solving English MCQs
- Revise important grammar concepts
- Identify your weak areas
- Prepare for different JKSSB examination patterns
Instead of solving hundreds of random questions without reviewing them, try to understand the reason behind every mistake.
JKSSB English Practice Questions – 100+ MCQs
1. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Accomodation
B. Accommodation
C. Acommodation
D. Accommadation
Answer: B. Accommodation
2. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Abstain".
A. Continue
B. Avoid
C. Accept
D. Encourage
Answer: B. Avoid
3. Choose the antonym of "Benevolent".
A. Kind
B. Generous
C. Malevolent
D. Helpful
Answer: C. Malevolent
4. Identify the correctly formed sentence.
A. Neither of the boys have completed their work.
B. Neither of the boys has completed his work.
C. Neither of the boys have completed his work.
D. Neither boys has completed their work.
Answer: B. Neither of the boys has completed his work.
5. Choose the correct preposition.
He has been suffering ___ fever for three days.
A. by
B. from
C. with
D. of
Answer: B. from
6. Choose the synonym of "Meticulous".
A. Careless
B. Precise
C. Reckless
D. Casual
Answer: B. Precise
7. Choose the antonym of "Obsolete".
A. Ancient
B. Outdated
C. Modern
D. Primitive
Answer: C. Modern
8. Identify the error.
"Each of the students were given a certificate."
A. Each
B. students
C. were
D. certificate
Answer: C. were
9. Choose the correct form.
If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. have been
Answer: C. were
10. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "To beat about the bush".
A. To work hard
B. To avoid the main point
C. To defeat an opponent
D. To search for something
Answer: B. To avoid the main point
11. One who knows and uses several languages is called:
A. Linguist
B. Polyglot
C. Orator
D. Philologist
Answer: B. Polyglot
12. Choose the correct sentence.
A. He is senior than me.
B. He is senior to me.
C. He is senior from me.
D. He is more senior than me.
Answer: B. He is senior to me.
13. Choose the synonym of "Candid".
A. Frank
B. Secretive
C. Dishonest
D. Reserved
Answer: A. Frank
14. Choose the antonym of "Transient".
A. Temporary
B. Permanent
C. Brief
D. Fleeting
Answer: B. Permanent
15. Fill in the blank.
The teacher insisted ___ punctuality.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Answer: B. on
16. Identify the error.
"The news are too good to be true."
A. The
B. news
C. are
D. true
Answer: C. are
17. Choose the correct indirect speech.
He said, "I am busy."
A. He said that I am busy.
B. He said that he was busy.
C. He says that he was busy.
D. He said he is busy.
Answer: B. He said that he was busy.
18. Choose the passive voice.
"People speak English all over the world."
A. English is spoken all over the world.
B. English was spoken all over the world.
C. English has spoken all over the world.
D. English speaks all over the world.
Answer: A. English is spoken all over the world.
19. Choose the synonym of "Prudent".
A. Foolish
B. Careful
C. Impulsive
D. Careless
Answer: B. Careful
20. Choose the antonym of "Hostile".
A. Aggressive
B. Unfriendly
C. Friendly
D. Violent
Answer: C. Friendly
21. Choose the correct article.
He is ___ honest officer.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: B. an
22. Choose the correct sentence.
A. She is good in mathematics.
B. She is good at mathematics.
C. She is good on mathematics.
D. She is good with mathematics.
Answer: B. She is good at mathematics.
23. One who cannot read or write is called:
A. Illiterate
B. Illegible
C. Ignorant
D. Uneducated
Answer: A. Illiterate
24. Choose the meaning of "A blessing in disguise".
A. A visible advantage
B. Something that seems bad but proves beneficial
C. An unexpected punishment
D. A hidden enemy
Answer: B. Something that seems bad but proves beneficial
25. Identify the error.
"She is one of those students who works very hard."
A. She
B. those
C. who
D. works
Answer: D. works
26. Choose the synonym of "Eloquent".
A. Fluent
B. Silent
C. Confused
D. Hesitant
Answer: A. Fluent
27. Choose the antonym of "Explicit".
A. Clear
B. Definite
C. Implicit
D. Specific
Answer: C. Implicit
28. Fill in the blank.
He is accustomed ___ waking up early.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. at
Answer: B. to
29. Choose the correct tense.
By the time we arrived, the train ___.
A. leaves
B. left
C. had left
D. has left
Answer: C. had left
30. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Conscience
B. Consience
C. Concience
D. Consciense
Answer: A. Conscience
31. Choose the synonym of "Impartial".
A. Biased
B. Neutral
C. Partial
D. Prejudiced
Answer: B. Neutral
32. Choose the antonym of "Fragile".
A. Weak
B. Delicate
C. Strong
D. Brittle
Answer: C. Strong
33. Identify the error.
"Neither the teacher nor the students was present."
A. Neither
B. teacher
C. students
D. was
Answer: D. was
34. Choose the correct sentence.
A. I prefer tea than coffee.
B. I prefer tea over coffee.
C. I prefer tea to coffee.
D. I prefer tea from coffee.
Answer: C. I prefer tea to coffee.
35. One who looks at the bright side of things is an:
A. Optimist
B. Pessimist
C. Realist
D. Opportunist
Answer: A. Optimist
36. Choose the meaning of "At sixes and sevens".
A. In order
B. In confusion
C. In agreement
D. In danger
Answer: B. In confusion
37. Choose the correct form.
Hardly had he reached the station ___ the train arrived.
A. than
B. when
C. then
D. while
Answer: B. when
38. Choose the synonym of "Ubiquitous".
A. Rare
B. Present everywhere
C. Invisible
D. Temporary
Answer: B. Present everywhere
39. Choose the antonym of "Diligent".
A. Industrious
B. Active
C. Lazy
D. Careful
Answer: C. Lazy
40. Identify the error.
"One of my friend lives in Delhi."
A. One
B. my
C. friend
D. lives
Answer: C. friend
41. Choose the correct word.
The medicine had a beneficial ___ on the patient.
A. affect
B. effect
C. effected
D. affecting
Answer: B. effect
42. Choose the correct sentence.
A. He has been working here since five years.
B. He has been working here for five years.
C. He is working here since five years.
D. He worked here since five years.
Answer: B. He has been working here for five years.
43. Choose the synonym of "Obstinate".
A. Flexible
B. Stubborn
C. Obedient
D. Gentle
Answer: B. Stubborn
44. Choose the antonym of "Scarce".
A. Limited
B. Rare
C. Abundant
D. Insufficient
Answer: C. Abundant
45. One who hates mankind is called:
A. Philanthropist
B. Misanthrope
C. Misogynist
D. Optimist
Answer: B. Misanthrope
46. Choose the correct preposition.
He is responsible ___ the mistake.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. on
Answer: B. for
47. Identify the error.
"She discussed about the issue with her colleagues."
A. She
B. discussed
C. about
D. colleagues
Answer: C. about
48. Choose the correct indirect speech.
She said, "I have completed my work."
A. She said that she had completed her work.
B. She said that I had completed my work.
C. She says that she completed her work.
D. She said she has completed her work.
Answer: A. She said that she had completed her work.
49. Choose the synonym of "Abate".
A. Increase
B. Reduce
C. Expand
D. Intensify
Answer: B. Reduce
50. Choose the antonym of "Genuine".
A. Real
B. Authentic
C. Fake
D. Original
Answer: C. Fake
51. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Privilege
B. Priviledge
C. Privelege
D. Privillage
Answer: A. Privilege
52. Choose the correct article.
He is ___ European citizen.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Answer: A. a
53. Choose the meaning of "A man of letters".
A. A postman
B. A scholar or literary person
C. A businessman
D. A politician
Answer: B. A scholar or literary person
54. Choose the synonym of "Incessant".
A. Occasional
B. Continuous
C. Rare
D. Temporary
Answer: B. Continuous
55. Choose the antonym of "Artificial".
A. Synthetic
B. Natural
C. Manufactured
D. Imitated
Answer: B. Natural
56. Identify the error.
"The sceneries of Kashmir are beautiful."
A. The
B. sceneries
C. Kashmir
D. beautiful
Answer: B. sceneries
57. Choose the correct sentence.
A. The furniture are expensive.
B. The furniture is expensive.
C. The furnitures are expensive.
D. The furnitures is expensive.
Answer: B. The furniture is expensive.
58. One who studies birds is called:
A. Entomologist
B. Ornithologist
C. Botanist
D. Zoologist
Answer: B. Ornithologist
59. Choose the synonym of "Versatile".
A. Limited
B. Capable of doing many different things
C. Weak
D. Unskilled
Answer: B. Capable of doing many different things
60. Choose the antonym of "Mandatory".
A. Compulsory
B. Essential
C. Optional
D. Necessary
Answer: C. Optional
61. Choose the correct preposition.
She is married ___ a doctor.
A. with
B. to
C. by
D. from
Answer: B. to
62. Identify the error.
"Each boy and girl were given a book."
A. Each
B. boy
C. were
D. book
Answer: C. were
63. Choose the correct passive voice.
"Who wrote this book?"
A. By whom was this book written?
B. By whom this book was written?
C. Who was this book written?
D. This book was written by who?
Answer: A. By whom was this book written?
64. Choose the synonym of "Audacious".
A. Timid
B. Bold
C. Cowardly
D. Weak
Answer: B. Bold
65. Choose the antonym of "Optimistic".
A. Hopeful
B. Positive
C. Pessimistic
D. Confident
Answer: C. Pessimistic
66. Choose the correct form.
No sooner did he arrive ___ it started raining.
A. when
B. than
C. then
D. while
Answer: B. than
67. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Maintenance
B. Maintainance
C. Maintanence
D. Maintenence
Answer: A. Maintenance
68. One who loves books is called:
A. Bibliophile
B. Bibliophobe
C. Philosopher
D. Bibliographer
Answer: A. Bibliophile
69. Choose the meaning of "To call a spade a spade".
A. To insult someone
B. To speak frankly
C. To avoid an issue
D. To exaggerate something
Answer: B. To speak frankly
70. Choose the synonym of "Inevitable".
A. Avoidable
B. Unavoidable
C. Uncertain
D. Optional
Answer: B. Unavoidable
71. Choose the antonym of "Conceal".
A. Hide
B. Cover
C. Reveal
D. Suppress
Answer: C. Reveal
72. Identify the error.
"He is one of the best player in the team."
A. He
B. one
C. best player
D. team
Answer: C. best player
73. Choose the correct sentence.
A. Mathematics are my favourite subject.
B. Mathematics is my favourite subject.
C. Mathematics have been my favourite subject.
D. Mathematics were my favourite subject.
Answer: B. Mathematics is my favourite subject.
74. Choose the synonym of "Belligerent".
A. Peaceful
B. Hostile
C. Friendly
D. Calm
Answer: B. Hostile
75. Choose the antonym of "Lenient".
A. Merciful
B. Strict
C. Forgiving
D. Tolerant
Answer: B. Strict
76. Fill in the blank.
The meeting was postponed ___ the heavy rainfall.
A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. despite
Answer: B. because of
77. Choose the correct indirect speech.
The teacher said to the students, "Work hard."
A. The teacher told the students to work hard.
B. The teacher said the students work hard.
C. The teacher told that students worked hard.
D. The teacher asked students worked hard.
Answer: A. The teacher told the students to work hard.
78. Choose the synonym of "Commence".
A. End
B. Begin
C. Stop
D. Delay
Answer: B. Begin
79. Choose the antonym of "Expand".
A. Extend
B. Enlarge
C. Contract
D. Increase
Answer: C. Contract
80. Choose the correct preposition.
He is fond ___ classical music.
A. with
B. of
C. for
D. by
Answer: B. of
81. One who speaks many languages is:
A. Monolingual
B. Bilingual
C. Polyglot
D. Monoglot
Answer: C. Polyglot
82. Choose the correct sentence.
A. I look forward to meet you.
B. I look forward to meeting you.
C. I look forward for meeting you.
D. I look forward meet you.
Answer: B. I look forward to meeting you.
83. Choose the synonym of "Inadvertently".
A. Deliberately
B. Accidentally
C. Carefully
D. Intentionally
Answer: B. Accidentally
84. Choose the antonym of "Adversity".
A. Difficulty
B. Misfortune
C. Prosperity
D. Trouble
Answer: C. Prosperity
85. Identify the error.
"She as well as her friends are going to the market."
A. She
B. as well as
C. friends
D. are
Answer: D. are
86. Choose the correct sentence.
A. The cattle is grazing in the field.
B. The cattle are grazing in the field.
C. The cattles are grazing in the field.
D. The cattle has grazing in the field.
Answer: B. The cattle are grazing in the field.
87. Choose the meaning of "Once in a blue moon".
A. Very frequently
B. Very rarely
C. Every month
D. At night
Answer: B. Very rarely
88. Choose the synonym of "Extravagant".
A. Economical
B. Wasteful
C. Moderate
D. Frugal
Answer: B. Wasteful
89. Choose the antonym of "Rigid".
A. Stiff
B. Flexible
C. Firm
D. Strict
Answer: B. Flexible
90. Choose the correct form.
Neither the manager nor his assistants ___ available.
A. was
B. is
C. were
D. has
Answer: C. were
91. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Separate
B. Seperate
C. Seprate
D. Separrate
Answer: A. Separate
92. Choose the synonym of "Tenacious".
A. Persistent
B. Weak
C. Irregular
D. Hesitant
Answer: A. Persistent
93. Choose the antonym of "Transparent".
A. Clear
B. Visible
C. Opaque
D. Obvious
Answer: C. Opaque
94. One who studies insects is called:
A. Ornithologist
B. Entomologist
C. Archaeologist
D. Geologist
Answer: B. Entomologist
95. Choose the correct sentence.
A. He insisted to go there.
B. He insisted on going there.
C. He insisted for going there.
D. He insisted at going there.
Answer: B. He insisted on going there.
96. Choose the meaning of "To make both ends meet".
A. To earn a huge profit
B. To manage one's expenses with one's income
C. To borrow money
D. To save all one's income
Answer: B. To manage one's expenses with one's income
97. Choose the synonym of "Perilous".
A. Safe
B. Dangerous
C. Comfortable
D. Secure
Answer: B. Dangerous
98. Choose the antonym of "Eminent".
A. Famous
B. Distinguished
C. Unknown
D. Notable
Answer: C. Unknown
99. Identify the error.
"The principal along with the teachers were present."
A. principal
B. along with
C. teachers
D. were
Answer: D. were
100. Choose the correct preposition.
He is senior ___ all the employees in the department.
A. than
B. to
C. from
D. with
Answer: B. to
101. Choose the synonym of "Austere".
A. Luxurious
B. Simple and strict
C. Colourful
D. Decorative
Answer: B. Simple and strict
102. Choose the antonym of "Brevity".
A. Conciseness
B. Shortness
C. Lengthiness
D. Precision
Answer: C. Lengthiness
103. Choose the correct sentence.
A. He has hardly no money.
B. He has hardly any money.
C. He has not hardly money.
D. He hardly has no money.
Answer: B. He has hardly any money.
104. Choose the correct word.
The police are trying to ___ the cause of the incident.
A. ascertain
B. assume
C. assure
D. insure
Answer: A. ascertain
105. Choose the meaning of "A storm in a teacup".
A. A serious natural disaster
B. A major political conflict
C. A lot of excitement about a minor issue
D. A sudden change in weather
Answer: C. A lot of excitement about a minor issue
106. Choose the synonym of "Eradicate".
A. Establish
B. Eliminate
C. Encourage
D. Expand
Answer: B. Eliminate
107. Choose the antonym of "Inferior".
A. Lower
B. Superior
C. Minor
D. Weak
Answer: B. Superior
108. Identify the error.
"She is more intelligent than any girl in her class."
A. She
B. more intelligent
C. than any girl
D. class
Answer: C. than any girl
109. Choose the correct sentence.
A. He is addicted with mobile phones.
B. He is addicted to mobile phones.
C. He is addicted for mobile phones.
D. He is addicted by mobile phones.
Answer: B. He is addicted to mobile phones.
110. Choose the synonym of "Lucid".
A. Confusing
B. Clear
C. Difficult
D. Ambiguous
Answer: B. Clear
How to Prepare English for JKSSB Exams
The best way to improve your English score is not to memorise hundreds of rules at once. Instead, divide the preparation into small sections.
Start with error detection, sentence correction, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms. These areas can be practised regularly through MCQs.
After that, revise important topics such as:
- Subject-verb agreement
- Tenses
- Articles
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Modals
- Pronouns
- Adjectives and adverbs
- Commonly confused words
- Idioms and phrases
- One-word substitutions
- Spelling correction
- Sentence improvement
Vocabulary also deserves regular attention. You do not necessarily need to memorise thousands of words. Focus on words that repeatedly appear in competitive examinations and learn their meanings through examples.
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How to Use These JKSSB English MCQs
Do not simply read the answers.
Try solving each question yourself first. Mark the questions you get wrong and revise them again after a few days.
A simple method is:
First attempt → Check answer → Understand mistake → Revise rule → Attempt again
This approach is particularly useful for grammar-based questions because the same concepts can appear in different forms.
For example, if you repeatedly make mistakes in subject-verb agreement, do not just memorise the answer to one question. Revise the rule and then solve several similar questions.
JKSSB English Practice Questions for Competitive Exams
These English MCQs can also be useful for candidates preparing for different JKSSB and other government examinations where English forms part of the written test.
The difficulty level of questions can vary from one recruitment examination to another. Therefore, candidates should combine MCQ practice with the official syllabus and previous examination papers.
For JKSSB English preparation, previous-year questions are particularly useful because they help candidates understand the type of vocabulary, grammar concepts and question patterns that have appeared in competitive examinations.
Final Preparation Strategy
If your English score is currently low, don't panic. English is one of the sections where consistent practice can gradually improve accuracy.
Try solving 20–30 English MCQs every day. On one day, focus on grammar. On another day, practise vocabulary. Keep one separate revision list for words, idioms, confusing words and mistakes.
Most importantly, don't ignore the questions you answer incorrectly. Your mistakes can become one of the most useful sources of revision.
For JKSSB aspirants, the goal should not simply be to complete a large number of questions. The real objective is to improve accuracy, speed and understanding.
Keep practising, revise your mistakes and regularly attempt mixed English MCQs.
Bookmark this page and revisit it for JKSSB English practice. More English MCQs, mock tests, previous-year questions and exam-focused study material can be added regularly for serious JKSSB aspirants.
