JKSSB SI Recruitment 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) conducts recruitment examinations for various posts, including Sub Inspector. The General English section is a crucial component of these exams. To help you prepare effectively, here are some Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers and explanations to enhance your understanding:
1. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “Incipient”: (a) Mature (b) Beginning (c) Experienced (d) Advanced
Answer: (b) Beginning
Explanation: “Incipient” means beginning to exist or develop.
2. Identify the antonym of “Euphoria”: (a) Ecstasy (b) Bliss (c) Melancholy (d) Rapture
Answer: (c) Melancholy
Explanation: “Euphoria” means a feeling of great happiness or excitement. “Melancholy” is a state of sadness.
3. Choose the correct preposition to fill the blank: “He is proficient ___ playing the guitar.” (a) at (b) in (c) on (d) with
Answer: (b) in
Explanation: “Proficient in” is the correct prepositional phrase.
4. Select the sentence with the correct grammatical structure: (a) Me and him went to the market. (b) Him and me went to the market. (c) He and I went to the market. (d) I and he went to the market.
Answer: (c) He and I went to the market.
Explanation: In formal English, the pronoun “I” should always come after “he” or “she” in a compound subject.
5. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence: “The rapid flow of the river was breathtaking.” (a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Adverb
Answer: (b) Adjective
Explanation: “Rapid” describes the flow of the river, making it an adjective.
6. Complete the following proverb: “A stitch in time ___ nine.” (a) saves (b) makes (c) sews (d) binds
Answer: (a) saves
Explanation: The complete proverb is “A stitch in time saves nine.” It emphasizes the importance of addressing problems early on to prevent bigger issues later.
7. Choose the correct synonym for “Gregarious”: (a) Solitary (b) Timid (c) Sociable (d) Reserved
Answer: (c) Sociable
Explanation: “Gregarious” means fond of company; sociable.
8. Which of the following sentences contains an error in subject-verb agreement? (a) The team are playing well today. (b) The news was shocking. (c) Each of the students has submitted their assignments. (d) The police are investigating the crime.
Answer: (a) The team are playing well today.
Explanation: “Team” is a singular collective noun, so the correct verb form is “is.”
9. Choose the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: “If I ___ you, I would apologize.” (a) am (b) was (c) were (d) have been
Answer: (c) were
Explanation: This is a hypothetical situation, so the subjunctive mood of “be” is used, which is “were” even for the first-person singular.
10. Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: “The wind howled like a wolf.” (a) Simile (b) Metaphor (c) Personification (d) Onomatopoeia
Answer: (a) Simile
Explanation: A simile uses “like” or “as” to compare two different things.
11. Choose the sentence that is most formal: (a) He ain’t going to the party. (b) He will not be attending the party. (c) He’s not gonna make it to the party. (d) He won’t be at the party.
Answer: (b) He will not be attending the party.
Explanation: Option (b) uses standard English grammar and vocabulary, making it the most formal.
12. Identify the meaning of the idiom “To bite the dust”: (a) To eat quickly (b) To fall and die (c) To be very hungry (d) To be defeated
Answer: (d) To be defeated
Explanation: “To bite the dust” means to be defeated or to fail.
13. Choose the correct spelling of the word: (a) Belive (b) Believe (c) Beleive (d) Beleeve
Answer: (b) Believe
14. Which of the following is a compound word? (a) Beautiful (b) Happiness (c) Sunlight (d) Quickly
Answer: (c) Sunlight
Explanation: A compound word is formed by combining two or more words.
15. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and makes sense: (a) Despite of the rain, we went for a walk. (b) In spite the rain, we went for a walk. (c) Despite the rain, we went for a walk. (d) Despite of the rain, we went for a walk.
Answer: (c) Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Explanation: “Despite” is a preposition, so it is not followed by “of.”
16. Choose the correct synonym for “Zealous”: (a) Indifferent (b) Enthusiastic (c) Lazy (d) Apathetic
Answer: (b) Enthusiastic
Explanation: “Zealous” means showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
17. Identify the antonym of “Transient”: (a) Temporary (b) Fleeting (c) Permanent (d) Ephemeral
Answer: (c) Permanent
Explanation: “Transient” means lasting only for a short time; impermanent. “Permanent” means lasting or intended to last for an indefinitely long time.
18. Choose the correct preposition to fill the blank: “She is afraid ___ dogs.” (a) from (b) of (c) to (d) with
Answer: (b) of
Explanation: “Afraid of” is the correct prepositional phrase to express fear of something.
19. Select the sentence with the correct grammatical structure: (a) He is one of the tallest boy in the class. (b) He is one of the tallest boys in the class. (c) He is one of tallest boy in the class. (d) He is the one of tallest boys in the class.
Answer: (b) He is one of the tallest boys in the class.
Explanation: The phrase “one of the” is followed by a plural noun.
20. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence: “The children played happily in the park.” (a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Adverb
Answer: (d) Adverb
Explanation: “Happily” modifies the verb “played,” describing how they played, making it an adverb.
21. Complete the following proverb: “Two heads are better than ___.” (a) one (b) two (c) three (d) four
Answer: (a) one
Explanation: The complete proverb is “Two heads are better than one.” It emphasizes the value of having multiple perspectives and ideas.
22. Choose the correct synonym for “Diligent”: (a) Lazy (b) Careless (c) Hardworking (d) Negligent
Answer: (c) Hardworking
Explanation: “Diligent” means showing care and perseverance in one’s work or duties.
23. Which of the following sentences contains an error in subject-verb agreement? (a) The committee has decided to postpone the meeting. (b) The police is investigating the case. (c) The news was shocking. (d) The jury are still deliberating.
Answer: (b) The police is investigating the case.
Explanation: “Police” is a collective noun, and in this context, it refers to a group of individuals. Therefore, the correct verb form is “are.”
24. Choose the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: “He ___ to the library every day.” (a) go (b) goes (c) gone (d) went
Answer: (b) goes
Explanation: The sentence describes a habitual action, so the present simple tense is used.
25. Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: “Life is a journey.” (a) Simile (b) Metaphor (c) Personification (d) Onomatopoeia
Answer: (b) Metaphor
Explanation: A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
26. Choose the sentence that is most formal: (a) He really messed up the presentation. (b) He made several mistakes in the presentation. (c) He totally bombed the presentation. (d) He screwed up the presentation.
Answer: (b) He made several mistakes in the presentation.
Explanation: Option (b) uses more formal and professional language.
27. Identify the meaning of the idiom “To spill the beans”: (a) To eat quickly (b) To reveal a secret (c) To be very talkative (d) To be in a hurry
Answer: (b) To reveal a secret
Explanation: “To spill the beans” means to reveal a secret or confidential information.
28. Choose the correct spelling of the word: (a) Occassion (b) Ocassion (c) Occasion (d) Ocasion
Answer: (c) Occasion
29. Which of the following is a compound word? (a) Quickly (b) Happiness (c) Sunlight (d) Beautiful
Answer: (c) Sunlight
Explanation: A compound word is formed by combining two or more words.
30. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct and makes sense: (a) I look forward to hear from you soon. (b) I look forward to hearing from you soon. (c) I look forward hearing from you soon. (d) I look forward to hear you soon.
Answer: (b) I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Explanation: The preposition “to” is followed by a gerund (the -ing form of the verb).
Remember: Consistent practice and a strong foundation in grammar are crucial for success in the General English section of the JKSSB Sub Inspector exam.
