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SSC CGL Tier II English. Try each one first, then open its answer.

Top 10 SSC CGL Tier II PYQs to practise first

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  1. Question 1

    Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

    66
    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which gives the meaning of the given idiom or phrase. A stitch in time saves nine

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  2. Question 2

    Asked once: 18 Jan 2026 Tier II

    70
    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which gives the meaning of the given idiom or phrase. To strain at a gnat and swallow a camel

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  3. Question 3

    Asked once: 20 Jan 2025 Tier II

    67
    Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. A lot of people are still ______ over the GDP issue.

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  4. Question 4

    Asked once: 20 Jan 2025 Tier II

    76
    Complete the dialogue for Person B using the correct idiom. Person A: We are all going to the club this weekend. Do you want to come? Person B: Thank you for asking. But I don’t like clubs. It’s ______.

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  5. Question 5

    Asked once: 18 Jan 2025 Tier II

    73
    Complete the dialogue for Person B using the correct idiom. Person A: I am so nervous. I don’t think I should make the speech tomorrow. Person B: No. You are just getting _____. You have prepared for this.

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  6. Question 6

    Asked once: 18 Jan 2025 Tier II

    81
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The team decided to pull out all the stops for their upcoming presentation.

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  7. Question 7

    Asked once: 26 Oct 2023 Tier II

    74
    Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite the bullet

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  8. Question 8

    Asked once: 26 Oct 2023 Tier II

    89
    Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to ________ and work together for the greater good.

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  9. Question 9

    Asked once: 7 Mar 2023 Tier II

    68
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. The employee took the manager’s remark with a pinch of salt

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  10. Question 10

    Asked once: 7 Mar 2023 Tier II

    86
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Water under the bridge

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