English Practice Article – Set 1 for SSC MTS 2025

 

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Professional Life

In the current competitive era, individuals are evaluated not only on the basis of their academic excellence but also on their interpersonal skills, especially emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EI or EQ (Emotional Quotient), refers to a person’s ability to identify, understand, manage, and influence emotions in themselves and others.

A person with high emotional intelligence is more likely to succeed in both personal and professional life. This is because such individuals tend to be better at conflict resolution, communication, empathy, and adaptability. In workplaces, emotionally intelligent employees can handle stress more efficiently, build stronger teams, and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors.

Daniel Goleman, a renowned psychologist, emphasized that emotional intelligence is as important as IQ, if not more. He categorized EI into five key components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. All these traits contribute to improved leadership and decision-making abilities.

Unlike IQ, which remains relatively constant throughout life, emotional intelligence can be developed and enhanced with conscious effort and practice. Training programs and workshops focusing on emotional intelligence are now integral parts of corporate development modules.

The absence of emotional intelligence can lead to misunderstandings, poor performance, and even burnout. It is, therefore, essential that individuals, especially those in leadership roles, learn how to control their reactions and become more emotionally resilient. Companies too are now including EI assessment as a parameter in hiring processes.

In conclusion, emotional intelligence is not a luxury but a necessity in the modern world. It is the invisible force that holds teams together and the catalyst for effective leadership and collaboration.

 

 

 

QUIZ: English Practice Questions

🔹 1. Antonym

Choose the word opposite in meaning to: "Harmony"
A) Conflict
B) Agreement
C) Peace
D) Calm

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🔹 2. Synonym

Choose the word similar in meaning to: "Empathy"
A) Cruelty
B) Sympathy
C) Jealousy
D) Apathy

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🔹 3. Spot the Grammatical Error

She is working hardly to achieve her targets.
A) She is
B) working hardly
C) to achieve
D) her targets

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🔹 4. Para Jumble

Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:

A. Emotional intelligence helps in team building.
B. Employees with high EQ perform better.
C. Hence, it is valued by organizations.
D. It also reduces workplace conflict.

Options:
A) B-A-D-C
B) A-B-D-C
C) D-A-B-C
D) C-B-A-D

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🔹 5. Voice Change

Change the voice:
"The manager approved the new policy."
A) The new policy approves the manager.
B) The manager has been approved by the new policy.
C) The new policy was approved by the manager.
D) The new policy had approved the manager.

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🔹 6. Synonym (SSC Previous Year)

Choose the synonym of: "Candid"
A) Deceitful
B) Secretive
C) Frank
D) Dishonest

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🔹 7. Antonym (SSC Previous Year)

Choose the antonym of: "Reluctant"
A) Willing
B) Angry
C) Hesitant
D) Doubtful

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🔹 8. Error Spotting (SSC Previous Year)

Each of the student were given a certificate.
A) Each of
B) the student
C) were
D) given a certificate

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🔹 9. Voice (SSC Previous Year)

Change the voice:
"They will complete the project next week."
A) The project will be completed next week by them.
B) The project would be completed by them.
C) The project is being completed by them.
D) The project had been completed by them.

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🔹 10. Para Jumble

Arrange the following:

A. Without EQ, conflicts rise.
B. Organizations need emotional maturity.
C. Leaders must manage emotions well.
D. It helps in improving communication.

Options:
A) C-D-A-B
B) B-C-D-A
C) A-D-B-C
D) D-A-C-B

🔹 11. Antonym

Choose the word opposite in meaning to: "Adversity"
A) Misfortune
B) Poverty
C) Prosperity
D) Challenge

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🔹 12. Synonym

Choose the word similar in meaning to: "Conceal"
A) Reveal
B) Hide
C) Uncover
D) Display

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🔹 13. Grammatical Error

Identify the part with the error:
The teacher as well as the students were present in the seminar.
A) The teacher
B) as well as
C) the students
D) were present

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🔹 14. Para Jumble

Arrange the sentences logically:

A. Emotional intelligence helps in conflict resolution.
B. It enhances workplace productivity.
C. Employees feel more understood.
D. Thus, emotional intelligence is essential.

Options:
A) A-B-C-D
B) C-A-B-D
C) B-C-A-D
D) A-C-B-D

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🔹 15. Voice Change

Change into passive:
"They are painting the house."
A) The house is being painted by them.
B) The house is painted by them.
C) The house was painted by them.
D) The house had been painted.

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🔹 16. Synonym

Choose the synonym of: "Accurate"
A) Vague
B) Correct
C) False
D) Approximate

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🔹 17. Antonym

Choose the antonym of: "Rigid"
A) Flexible
B) Strong
C) Firm
D) Tight

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🔹 18. Narration

Change into indirect speech:
He said, "I am reading a book."
A) He said that he has been reading a book.
B) He said that he is reading a book.
C) He said that he was reading a book.
D) He said that he had read a book.

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🔹 19. Voice Change

Change to passive voice:
"She wrote a letter."
A) A letter was written by she.
B) A letter is written by her.
C) A letter was written by her.
D) A letter had written by her.

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🔹 20. Error Spotting

The army has been deploying at the border for security.
A) The army
B) has been
C) deploying
D) at the border

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🔹 21. Synonym (SSC)

Choose the synonym of: "Mitigate"
A) Worsen
B) Increase
C) Relieve
D) Reject

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🔹 22. Antonym (SSC)

Choose the antonym of: "Generous"
A) Kind
B) Liberal
C) Stingy
D) Humble

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🔹 23. Para Jumble

Arrange in order:

A. Soft skills are vital.
B. They include emotional intelligence.
C. These skills impact professional growth.
D. They are not always taught in school.

Options:
A) A-B-C-D
B) D-A-B-C
C) A-D-B-C
D) B-A-D-C

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🔹 24. Voice Change

"The CEO has announced the new policy."
A) The new policy has been announced by the CEO.
B) The new policy is announced by the CEO.
C) The CEO was announcing the new policy.
D) The new policy is being announced.

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🔹 25. Narration

Change to indirect:
She said, “He will go to Delhi tomorrow.”
A) She said that he would go to Delhi the next day.
B) She said that he will go to Delhi tomorrow.
C) She said he went to Delhi next day.
D) She said he would gone to Delhi the next day.

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🔹 26. Grammatical Error

He gave me a lot of advices.
A) He gave
B) me
C) a lot of
D) advices

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🔹 27. Antonym

Choose the word opposite to: "Scarcity"
A) Lack
B) Shortage
C) Dearth
D) Abundance

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🔹 28. Synonym

Choose the word similar to: "Brief"
A) Concise
B) Lengthy
C) Prolonged
D) Expanded

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🔹 29. Error Spotting

Neither Ramesh nor his friends was available.
A) Neither
B) Ramesh
C) nor his friends
D) was available

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🔹 30. Para Jumble

Arrange logically:

A. Leaders inspire their teams.
B. Emotional intelligence is the core of leadership.
C. It allows for better understanding and empathy.
D. Hence, emotionally strong leaders are successful.

Options:
A) B-C-A-D
B) A-B-C-D
C) C-B-A-D
D) B-A-C-D

 

Answers : 

1. A) Conflict
2. B) Sympathy
3. B) working hardly → should be "working hard"
4. A) B-A-D-C
5. C) The new policy was approved by the manager.
6. C) Frank
7. A) Willing
8. C) were → should be "was"
9. A) The project will be completed next week by them.
10. A) C-D-A-B
11.  C) Prosperity
12. B) Hide
13. D) were present (should be "was")
14. A) A-B-C-D
15. A) The house is being painted by them.
16. B) Correct
17. A) Flexible
18. C) He said that he was reading a book.
19. C) A letter was written by her.
20. C) deploying → should be "deployed"
21. C) Relieve
22. C) Stingy
23. A) A-B-C-D
24. A) The new policy has been announced by the CEO.
25. A) She said that he would go to Delhi the next day.
26. D) advices → advice (uncountable)
27. D) Abundance
28. A) Concise
29. D) was available → should be "were"
30. A) B-C-A-D

 

पेशेवर जीवन में भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता का महत्व

वर्तमान प्रतिस्पर्धी युग में किसी व्यक्ति का मूल्यांकन केवल उसकी शैक्षणिक उत्कृष्टता के आधार पर नहीं होता, बल्कि उसके आपसी कौशलों, विशेषकर भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता (Emotional Intelligence) के आधार पर भी किया जाता है। भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता का अर्थ है किसी व्यक्ति की स्वयं और दूसरों की भावनाओं को पहचानने, समझने, नियंत्रित करने और प्रभावित करने की क्षमता।

जिस व्यक्ति में उच्च भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता होती है, वह व्यक्तिगत और पेशेवर दोनों जीवन में अधिक सफल होता है। इसका कारण यह है कि ऐसे व्यक्ति संघर्ष समाधान, संप्रेषण, सहानुभूति और अनुकूलन में अधिक दक्ष होते हैं। कार्यस्थलों पर, भावनात्मक रूप से बुद्धिमान कर्मचारी तनाव को बेहतर तरीके से संभाल सकते हैं, मजबूत टीम बना सकते हैं और अपने सहयोगियों व वरिष्ठों के साथ सौहार्दपूर्ण संबंध बना सकते हैं।

प्रसिद्ध मनोवैज्ञानिक डेनियल गोलेमैन ने कहा था कि भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता, बौद्धिक बुद्धिमत्ता (IQ) जितनी ही महत्वपूर्ण है, बल्कि उससे अधिक। उन्होंने EI को पाँच मुख्य घटकों में विभाजित किया: आत्म-जागरूकता, आत्म-नियमन, प्रेरणा, सहानुभूति और सामाजिक कौशल। ये सभी गुण नेतृत्व और निर्णय लेने की क्षमता को बेहतर बनाते हैं।

जहाँ IQ जीवन भर लगभग स्थिर रहता है, वहीं भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता को अभ्यास और प्रयास से विकसित किया जा सकता है। आजकल कंपनियाँ अपने कर्मचारियों को EI विकसित करने के लिए प्रशिक्षण देती हैं।

भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता की कमी से गलतफहमियाँ, खराब प्रदर्शन और मानसिक थकान हो सकती है। इसलिए यह आवश्यक है कि विशेष रूप से नेतृत्व की भूमिका निभाने वाले व्यक्ति अपनी प्रतिक्रियाओं को नियंत्रित करना सीखें और भावनात्मक रूप से मजबूत बनें। कंपनियाँ भी अब कर्मचारियों की नियुक्ति प्रक्रिया में EI का मूल्यांकन करती हैं।

निष्कर्षतः, भावनात्मक बुद्धिमत्ता अब एक विलासिता नहीं, बल्कि आवश्यकता है। यह वह अदृश्य शक्ति है जो टीमों को एक साथ बांधती है और प्रभावी नेतृत्व व सहयोग का माध्यम बनती है।