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English & Grammar MCQs — asked in JKSSB cssd attendent exam held on 25 oct 2026
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Section A: Reading Comprehension
Questions 31–32: Read the passage and answer the questions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global workplace. Unlike previous technological revolutions that mainly replaced physical labour, AI is now reshaping cognitive and creative work as well. Tasks such as data analysis, content writing, customer service, and even medical diagnosis are increasingly being handled by intelligent machines. This has sparked a worldwide debate: whether AI is a threat to human employment, or is it an opportunity for a better future?
Experts argue that AI will eliminate certain repetitive and routine jobs. It will simultaneously create new roles that require human skills such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and ethical judgment. The key challenge for governments and institutions is to invest in reskilling and upskilling the workforce so that people can adapt to an AI-driven economy. Countries that treat AI as a partner rather than a replacement stand to gain the most. Ultimately, the impact of AI on work depends not on the technology itself, but on the choices societies make in deploying it responsibly.
Question 31
What does the author suggest is the KEY responsibility of governments in the age of AI?
A) Banning AI from workplaces to protect jobs
B) Allowing only large corporations to use AI
C) Slowing down AI research to prevent unemployment
D) Investing in reskilling and upskilling the workforce
Correct Answer: D) Investing in reskilling and upskilling the workforce
Explanation: Governments should help workers acquire new skills so they can adapt to an AI-driven economy.
Question 32
Which of the following attitudes toward AI does the passage recommend that countries adopt?
A) View AI as a competitor that must be controlled strictly
B) Avoid AI adoption until its effects are fully understood
C) Use AI only in sectors where human labour is unavailable
D) Treat AI as a partner rather than a replacement
Correct Answer: D) Treat AI as a partner rather than a replacement
Explanation: The passage recommends using AI to support human work rather than treating it only as a substitute for people.
Section B: Grammar and Sentence Structure
Question 33
Choose the option that identifies the error in the sentence below:
“The team of scientists have made a remarkable discovery that will change our understanding of the universe.”
A) “discovery” should be “discoveries”
B) “have made” should be “has made”
C) “will change” should be “would change”
D) “understanding of” should be “understanding”
Correct Answer: B) “have made” should be “has made”
Explanation: In this sentence, “team” is treated as a singular collective noun. Therefore, “has made” is the expected agreement in standard exam grammar.
Question 34
Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:
P. Soon, dark clouds covered the sky.
Q. We decided to postpone the picnic.
R. The weather was pleasant in the morning.
S. Heavy rain started within a few minutes.
The most appropriate sequence is:
A) Q-R-P-S
B) R-P-S-Q
C) R-S-Q-P
D) Q-R-S-P
Correct Answer: B) R-P-S-Q
Explanation: The morning was pleasant first, then dark clouds appeared, followed by rain. Consequently, the picnic was postponed.
Question 35
Convert the sentence from Indirect Speech to Direct Speech:
The teacher warned the students that they must not waste their time.
A) The teacher said, “You must not waste your time.”
B) The teacher said to students, “They must not waste their time.”
C) The teacher warned the students, “We must not waste our time.”
D) The teacher said to the students, “You must not waste your time.”
Expected Answer: D) The teacher said to the students, “You must not waste your time.”
Explanation: In direct speech, “they” changes to “you” when the teacher addresses the students directly.
Exam note: Option D is the closest intended answer, although “warned” would preserve the original reporting verb more precisely: The teacher warned the students, “You must not waste your time.”
Question 36
Fill in the blank with the most suitable modal:
“She has been studying all week. She ______ be exhausted by now.”
A) Can
B) Must
C) May
D) Would
Correct Answer: B) Must
Explanation: “Must” expresses a strong logical conclusion. Studying all week makes exhaustion highly likely.
Question 37
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable modals:
“The roads are slippery after the rain. You ______ drive carefully, and you ______ avoid using your phone while driving.”
A) Can; could
B) May; should
C) Ought to; could
D) Should; must
Correct Answer: D) Should; must
Explanation: “Should” expresses advice, while “must” expresses a strong obligation or necessity.
Question 38
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles:
“My father is ______ honest man and ______ university professor.”
A) An; a
B) A; the
C) An; the
D) A; a
Correct Answer: A) An; a
Explanation: “Honest” begins with a vowel sound, so we use an. “University” begins with the consonant sound /juː/, so we use a.
Question 39
Identify the sentence with CORRECT use of articles:
A) She plays a piano beautifully.
B) She bought a umbrella from the market.
C) I saw an one-eyed man near the park.
D) He is the best player in the team.
Correct Answer: D) He is the best player in the team.
Explanation: “The” is used before a superlative adjective such as “best.”
Section C: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Questions 40–43: Read the passage and answer the questions.
Last Sunday, Riya and her brother Rohan decided to visit the old library in (1) neighbourhood. They had heard that the library (2) a rare collection of books on Indian history. When they arrived, the librarian, who was already busy arranging shelves, greeted (3) warmly. Riya picked up a book about the (4) of India's freedom struggle. The (5) of knowledge she gained that day was truly priceless. “I (6) this place again next week,” she whispered to Rohan. Outside, they could (7) the sound of children playing, and the (8) weather made everything feel perfect. Both of them left the library feeling inspired and grateful.
Question 40
In the passage, fill in blanks (1 and 3) with the most appropriate pronouns:
“...visit the old library in (1) neighbourhood... greeted (3) warmly.”
A) His; their
B) Her; them
C) Their; them
D) Our; they
Correct Answer: C) Their; them
Explanation: “Their neighbourhood” refers to Riya and Rohan together. “Greeted them” correctly uses the object pronoun.
Question 41
In the passage, fill in blanks (2 and 6) with the most appropriate tense forms of the verbs:
“...the library (2) a rare collection... I (6) this place again next week.”
A) Has; visited
B) Has; will visit
C) Had; will visit
D) Has; would visit
Expected Answer: C) Had; will visit
Explanation: “Had” fits the past-tense narrative, while “will visit” indicates a future visit.
Exam note: The passage mixes past narration with a direct statement about a future visit. Option C is the best fit among the given choices.
Question 42
In the passage, fill in blanks (4 and 7) with the proper homonyms/homophones:
“...a book about the (4) of India's freedom struggle... they could (7) the sound of children playing.”
A) Tail; hear
B) Tale; hear
C) Tail; here
D) Tale; here
Correct Answer: B) Tale; hear
Explanation: “Tale” means a story, while “hear” means to perceive sound.
Question 43
In the passage, fill in blanks (5 and 8) with the proper phrases:
“The (5) of knowledge she gained that day was truly priceless... the (8) weather made everything feel perfect.”
A) Wealth; cold and windy
B) Amount; hot and humid
C) Lack; warm and sunny
D) Wealth; cool and breezy
Correct Answer: D) Wealth; cool and breezy
Explanation: “Wealth of knowledge” is an appropriate expression, and “cool and breezy weather” fits the positive context.
Section D: Clauses, Punctuation and Vocabulary
Question 44
Which of the following sentences contains a NOUN CLAUSE?
A) The girl who won the prize is my sister.
B) He ran fast but missed the bus.
C) I believe that honesty is the best policy.
D) She smiled when she saw him.
Correct Answer: C) I believe that honesty is the best policy.
Explanation: “That honesty is the best policy” functions as the object of the verb “believe.” Therefore, it is a noun clause.
Question 45
Which sentence uses the APOSTROPHE correctly?
A) The dog wagged it's tail happily.
B) Its' a beautiful morning today.
C) The childrens' playground was repaired.
D) Riya's handwriting is the neatest in the entire class.
Correct Answer: D) Riya's handwriting is the neatest in the entire class.
Explanation: An apostrophe plus “s” shows possession for the singular name Riya.
Remember: “It's” means “it is” or “it has”; “its” indicates possession. The plural of “child” is “children,” and the possessive form is “children's.”
Question 46
The SYNONYM of the word “Eloquent” is:
A) Halting
B) Maundering
C) Articulate
D) Stuttering
Correct Answer: C) Articulate
Meaning: Eloquent means fluent, expressive and persuasive in speaking or writing. “Articulate” is the closest synonym.
Question 47
The ANTONYM of the word “Benevolent” is:
A) Sympathetic
B) Philanthropic
C) Altruistic
D) Malevolent
Correct Answer: D) Malevolent
Meaning: Benevolent means kind or well-meaning. Malevolent means wishing harm to others.
Question 48
Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
“The school bus remained ______ for an hour while the students rushed to buy ______ from the nearby shop.”
A) Stationary, stationery
B) Stationery, stationary
C) Stationery, stationery
D) Stationary, stationary
Correct Answer: A) Stationary, stationery
Explanation:
Stationary: not moving.
Stationery: writing materials such as pens, pencils and notebooks.
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Important rule/fact |
|---|---|
| Subject–verb agreement | A singular subject takes a singular verb. |
| Indirect to direct speech | Pronouns change according to the speaker and listener. |
| Modal “must” | Strong conclusion, necessity or obligation. |
| Article “an” | Used before a vowel sound, e.g. an honest man. |
| Article “a” | Used before a consonant sound, e.g. a university. |
| Sentence ordering | Follow the logical and chronological sequence. |
| Noun clause | Functions as a noun in a sentence. |
| Apostrophe | Shows possession or contraction. |
| Eloquent | Articulate, expressive. |
| Benevolent | Kind; opposite: malevolent. |
| Tale / Tail | Tale = story; tail = animal's rear appendage. |
| Hear / Here | Hear = perceive sound; here = in this place. |
| Stationary / Stationery | Stationary = still; stationery = writing materials. |
| Wealth of knowledge | A large or valuable body of knowledge. |