JKSSB English MCQs

Explanation

The correct answer is A) The results will be announced by the committee tomorrow.

To convert a sentence from Active to Passive voice in the Future Simple tense, you must follow these structural changes:

1. Object becomes Subject: "The results" moves to the beginning.

2. Verb Transformation: The active form (will + verb) becomes will + be + past participle (V3).

   • Announce becomes will be announced.

3. Subject becomes Agent: "The committee" is moved to the end, usually preceded by the preposition "by."

4. Time Expression: "Tomorrow" remains at the end to provide context.

Explanation

The correct option to complete the sentence is in.

Full Sentence: She is proficient in French and German.

Explanation

The error is in part (B) has submitted.

Grammatical Explanation

This is a Subject-Verb Agreement error.

• The Subject: "The students" is a plural noun.

• The Rule: In the present perfect tense, plural subjects must be paired with the auxiliary verb "have," while singular subjects (he, she, it) use "has."

• The Correction: The sentence should read: "The students have submitted their assignments before the deadline."

Explanation

To form a coherent paragraph:

• Start with the goal/intent → III (She wanted to become a professional dancer)

• Then show effort → I (She practiced every day)

• Follow with effect of effort → IV (Her dedication impressed her teachers)

• End with final result → II (She won the competition)

Correct Order:

III → I → IV → II

Explanation

To form a logical paragraph:

• Start with background/introduction → IV (determination from a young age)

• Then mention difficulty → II (success did not come easily)

• Follow with effort → I (he worked hard)

• End with result → III (efforts paid off)

Correct Order:

IV → II → I → III

Explanation

The correct conversion into indirect speech is: The Professor said that he would review my thesis the next day.

Explanation

• Analysis of Option C: The use of "must have" indicates a near-certain conclusion based on evidence about something that happened in the past. If the experiment failed or the results are wrong, the logical deduction is: "They must have overlooked the data."

Explanation

The correct answer is:

B) He was appointed the head of department after an extensive review process.

Explanation

Option D: “After the report was revised, it was criticized by the editor.”
Here, “it” clearly refers to “the report”. Even though “revised” is mentioned, the noun hasn’t changed—there’s only one logical referent, so it’s considered unambiguous in standard grammar tests.

Explanation

The correct answer is:

Every applicant should bring his or her identification for verification.

• “Every applicant” is singular, so the pronoun referring to it should also be singular → “his or her” is correct and formal.

Why others are incorrect (in traditional grammar rules):

• Each of the participants… their ❌ → “Each” is singular; “their” is plural

• Neither of the proposals… their ❌ → “Neither” is singular

• The committee… their ❌ → “Committee” is a collective noun treated as singular (in standard usage)

Explanation

The correct answer is:

D) He could not cite a single example to support his claim.

Cite means to quote or refer to as evidence → correctly used here.

Other options:

• A) bare ❌ → should be bear (to تحمل/endure consequences)

• B) compliment ❌ → should be complement (to go well with)

• C) pause the trail ❌ → incorrect usage; should be pace (walk at a steady speed) or rephrased entirely

Explanation

The correct answer is:

B) The children played on the bank of the river after school.
In the given sentence, “bank” refers to a financial institution. A homonym is a word that has the same spelling and pronunciation but a different meaning.

• In option B, “bank” means the side of a river, which is a completely different meaning → homonym

• Options C and D use “bank” in the same financial sense

• Option A uses “bank” as a verb (to tilt), which is a different form, not the same noun meaning comparison

Explanation

The correct answer is:

A) Noun clause functioning as the subject
The clause “What the committee decided” acts as a thing (idea/decision) and serves as the subject of the sentence.

• It answers the question: What surprised everyone? → “What the committee decided”

• Hence, it is a noun clause performing the role of the subject.

Other options are incorrect because:

• It does not modify a noun (so not an adjective clause)

• It does not show time, reason, result, etc. (so not adverbial)

• It is not an independent clause on its own in this sentence context.

Explanation

The correct answer is:

The proposal, which was submitted last week, however, requires further revision.

• The clause “which was submitted last week” is non-restrictive (extra information), so it should be enclosed in commas.

• “However” as a conjunctive adverb must also be set off by commas → “, however,”

• This option correctly places commas around both the non-restrictive clause and “however.”

Explanation

The correct answer is:

A) Volatile
“Equanimous” means calm, composed, and even-tempered, especially in difficult situations.

• Volatile = easily agitated, emotionally unstable → direct opposite

• Indifferent = lacking interest or concern

• Impulsive = acting without thinking

• Belligerent = aggressive or hostile

Explanation

The correct answer is:

A) Specious
“Cogent” means clear, logical, and convincing.

• Specious refers to something that appears logical or convincing but is actually false or misleading—making it the strongest opposite.

• Tentative = uncertain or not fully developed

• Ambiguous = unclear or having multiple meanings

• Superficial = lacking depth

Explanation

The correct answer is:

C) Verbose
“Prolix” means using more words than necessary; excessively long-winded.

• Verbose directly matches this meaning (wordy, overly lengthy in expression).

• Discursive = digressing from the main point

• Redundant = repetitive or unnecessary duplication

• Diffuse = spread out or lacking focus

Explanation

The correct answer is:

B) Astute
“Perspicacious” means having keen insight, sharp understanding, or the ability to notice and interpret things quickly and accurately.

• Astute matches this meaning closely (sharp, perceptive).

• Methodical = orderly, systematic

• Meticulous = very careful and detail-oriented

• Circumspect = cautious and careful in judgment

Explanation

The correct answer is:

C) Excessively ambitious beyond what was feasible or acceptable.
The idiom “a bridge too far” refers to something that goes beyond reasonable limits—an action or proposal that is overly ambitious, impractical, or unacceptable given the circumstances.

Explanation

The correct answer is:

Was inadequate in both substance and timing to be effective

The idiom “too little, too late” means that an action, even if somewhat helpful, comes after the point when it could have made a meaningful difference. It emphasizes both insufficiency (“too little”) and delay (“too late”), making it ineffective overall.

So, the apology was not enough and came too late to repair the damage.

Explanation

• Start with the subject: “improving the quality of education” (P)

• Follow with the verb: “requires consistent efforts from” (Q)

• Then the object: “teachers, parents, and policymakers” (R)

• End with context: “in modern society” (S)

Explanation

• In “neither…nor”, the verb agrees with the nearest subject.

  • Nearest subject: students (plural) → verb should be were ✔

Other options:

• B) “One of the most important factors…” → subject is one → should be is, not are ❌

• C) “The number…” → singular → should be has, not have ❌

• D) “Each of the proposals…” → each is singular → should be was, not were ❌

Explanation

This sentence uses the correct correlative conjunction pattern for negative adverbs.

• Rule for Scarcely/Hardly: When a sentence begins with "Scarcely" or "Hardly," it must be followed by inversion (verb before subject: had the train) and paired with the conjunction when.

  • Correct: Scarcely + had + subject + [past participle]... + when.

Explanation

• The phrase “a panic” is incorrect here; panic is generally used as an uncountable noun.

• Correct usage is “created panic” (without article).

• “Among the public” is appropriate when referring to a group.

✔ Correct sentence: The sudden announcement of the policy created panic among the public.

Explanation

• The correct spelling is “intransigent”, meaning refusing to change one’s opinions or behavior.

• Other options contain incorrect letter arrangements and spellings.

Explanation

• The correct spelling is “flabbergasted”, which means extremely surprised or shocked.

• Other options have spelling errors (missing or incorrect letters).

Explanation

• The correct spelling is “pusillanimous”, meaning showing a lack of courage or determination.

• Other options contain spelling errors like missing or extra letters.

Explanation

• I. Those (Demonstrative): Correct. Demonstrative determiners (this, that, these, those) point to specific nouns in space or time.

• II. Several (Distributive): Incorrect. "Several" is a Quantifier because it indicates an indefinite number. Distributive determiners refer to members of a group individually (each, every, either, neither).

• III. Our (Possessive): Correct. Possessive determiners (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) indicate ownership or relationship.

• IV. Each (Distributive): Correct. Each is a classic Distributive determiner because it refers to every individual member of a group separately.

Explanation

• “Much” is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., much water, much time).

• “People” is a countable plural noun, so the correct determiner should be “many”.

✔ Correct form: Many people attended the seminar on environmental awareness.

Explanation

• The passage defines continuous partial attention and explains how it works.

• It discusses why it has increased (digital notifications).

• It highlights both negative effects (reduced deep focus) and positive uses (staying informed).

• Finally, it concludes that the key issue is how people manage their attention, not technology itself.

✔ Hence, the main idea is a balanced discussion of continuous partial attention and the need to control attention in the digital age.