A list of equals: nouns, adjectives and adverbs 9 PYQs

• Erroneous Sentence: She handled the situation calm and efficient.DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
• A sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. The training programme proved /effective enough to…DSSSB 2026 · 27 Sep 2026
• A sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. The author offered /an unusually balanced /and…DSSSB 2026 · 10 Oct 2026
• Despite the committee's unanimous agreement, / the proposal encountered a surprisingly vehement, / yet meticulously and detailed, opposition / from…DSSSB 2026 · 30 Sep 2026
• The symposium featured a / more innovative, a less controversial,/ and the more anticipated /keynote address than previous years.DSSSB 2026 · 3 Oct 2026
• Despite the intricate tapestry of / cultural influences, the festival’s / vibrant, musical, and tasteful choreography / performances left the…DSSSB 2026 · 28 Sep 2026
• The peaceful garden, filled with fragrant flowers, shady trees, and silence air, was perfect for meditation.DSSSB 2026 · 21 Sep 2026
• The participants’ responses were predominantly emotional rather than rationally suggesting that their judgments were influenced by factors that the…DSSSB 2026 · 3 Oct 2026
• The new policy appears administratively feasible, / but its provisions are insufficiently precise, / legally ambiguous, and politically sensitivity…DSSSB 2026 · 5 Oct 2026

Verbs in a row: gerund with gerund, to + V1 with to + V1 4 PYQs

• The cybersecurity task force stood completely helpless against the data breach once the rogue AI [had overrun the primary firewall and lock down the…SSC Selection Post 2026 · 24 Sep 2026
• Paridhi knew she still had to buy the groceries, pick up dry-cleaning and prepare the presentation for the next day's meeting.Other exams 2026
• [The state department announced that only through international treaties can global data privacy be protected, secure our supply chains through…SSC Selection Post 2026 · 24 Sep 2026
• (A) The newly appointed director demonstrated remarkable leadership throughout the crisis / (B) by making timely decisions and coordinating…DSSSB 2026 · 10 Oct 2026

Not only … but also: same form on both sides 6 PYQs

• Students must ensure that [their papers are not only coherent but they are also well-researched].SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026
• Not only the manager / but also his assistants / was invited / to the meeting.SSC Selection Post 2026 · 21 Sep 2026
• His critique of the narrative was not only grounded in textual exegesis but also ____ by a broader philosophical framework.SSC Stenographer 2026 · 10 Sep 2026
• The research findings not only indicated a correlation but they also suggested a causal relationship.SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026
• The policy not only lacked clarity but it also failed to address core concerns.SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026
• The judge not only dismissed the petition but also reprimanding the lawyer for misrepresenting facts during the cross-examination.SSC CGL 2026 · 13 Oct 2026

Either … or, neither … nor, both … and 2 PYQs

• She is [skilled at] playing both the piano and the violin.SSC Stenographer 2026 · 12 Sep 2026
• The committee concluded that the proposal was [not acceptable nor was it feasible] for implementation.SSC Stenographer 2026 · 10 Sep 2026

Not … but: repeat the little word 1 PYQs

• The philosopher's idea / that reality is constructed through language, / was refuted not by logic / but emotion and intuition.SSC Stenographer 2026 · 15 Sep 2026