SSC MTS 2019 EXAM PAPER : Held on 05 August-2019 Shift-3 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2019 EXAM PAPER : Held on 05 August-2019 Shift-3

::GENERAL ENGLISH::


Q.1 Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
He did not have few hopes when he contested the election. /No error
1. He did not have
2. few hopes when he
3. contested the election
4. No error

Correct Answer: few hopes when he

Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
The housing problem in Mumbai becomes more serious day by day.
1. No Improvement
2. become
3. had become
4. is becoming

Correct Answer:  is becoming

Q.3 Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.
The art of creating and arranging dances
1. Geology
2. Choreography
3. Seismology
4. Calligraphy

Correct Answer: Choreography

Q.4 Select the most appropriate antonym of  the given word.
Current
1. General
2. Modern
3. Past
4. Present

Correct Answer: Past

Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I am always ____ for good books.
1. looking out
2. looking down
3. looking after
4. looking into

Correct Answer: looking out

Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My mother is the ____ inspiration in my life.
1. big
2. bigger
3. biggest
4. most biggest

Correct Answer: biggest

Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Courteous
1. Optional
2. Arrogant
3. Polite
4. Meritorious

Correct Answer: Polite

Q.8 Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Sterling is only twenty four but have achieved so much in his professional football career.
1. but have achieved so much
2. in his professional football career
3. No error
4. Sterling is only twenty four

Correct Answer: but have achieved so much

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning  of the given idiom.
To feel at home
1. To feel comfortable
2. To miss one's home
3. To feel out of place
4. To be rarely at home

Correct Answer: To feel comfortable

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Q.10 Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. Foreign
2. Eddition
3. Forrward
4. Enfluence

Correct Answer: Foreign

Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Infuriate
1. Endow
2. Enhance
3. Enrage
4. Engage

Correct Answer: Enrage

Q.12 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Familiar
1. Usual
2. Common
3. Known
4. Strange

Correct Answer: Strange

Q.13 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
Not only the parents but also the children were sad at leaving the house.
1. as also
2. so even
3. and also
4. No Improvement

Correct Answer: No Improvement

Q.14 Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. Extravagant
2. Extrawagant
3. Extravagent
4. Extrevagant

Correct Answer: Extravagant

Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I ______ blood in the hospital tomorrow.
1. have donated
2. was donating
3. will donate
4. had donated

Correct Answer: will donate

Q.16 Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.
A violent windstorm
1. Temperate
2. Drought
3. Draught
4. Tempest

Correct Answer: Tempest
 Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Education makes a person self-reliant. An (1)____ person is well equipped to take important decisions (2)____ life. He is the master of his (3)____ and fortune. On the other hand an illiterate person (4)____ help and guidance at every step. He feels helpless (5)____ is at the mercy of others. 

Q.17 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
1. illiterate
2. educated
3. wise
4. learned

Correct Answer: educated
Comprehension: 
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Education makes a person self-reliant. An (1)____ person is well equipped to take important decisions (2)____ life. He is the master of his (3)____ and fortune. On the other hand an illiterate person (4)____ help and guidance at every step. He feels helpless (5)____ is at the mercy of others.

Q.18 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
1. to
2. in
3. at
4. on

Correct Answer: in
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Education makes a person self-reliant. An (1)____ person is well equipped to take important decisions (2)____ life. He is the master of his (3)____ and fortune. On the other hand an illiterate person (4)____ help and guidance at every step. He feels helpless (5)____ is at the mercy of others. 

Q.19 Select the most  appropriate option for blank No. 3.
1. fate
2. luck
3. chance
4. lot

Correct Answer: fate
Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Education makes a person self-reliant. An (1)____ person is well equipped to take important decisions (2)____ life. He is the master of his (3)____ and fortune. On the other hand an illiterate person (4)____ help and guidance at every step. He feels helpless (5)____ is at the mercy of others. 

Q.20 Select the  most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
1. has needed
2. is needing
3. need
4. needs

Correct Answer: needs
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. Education makes a person self-reliant. An (1)____ person is well equipped to take important decisions (2)____ life. He is the master of his (3)____ and fortune. On the other hand an illiterate person (4)____ help and guidance at every step. He feels helpless (5)____ is at the mercy of others. 

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
1. and
2. unless
3. though
4. but

Correct Answer: and

Q.22 Find the part of the  given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
It is easier to preach then to follow. /No error
1. to preach
2. It is easier
3. then to follow
4. No error

Correct Answer: then to follow

Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
The train pass over the long dark tunnel.
1. passes into
2. pass across
3. No Improvement
4. passed through

Correct Answer:  passed through

Q.24 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Go getter
1. A real achiever
2. One who does the right thing
3. One who runs away
4. A greedy person

Correct Answer: A real achiever

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Young people from disadvantaged homes look for ____ in government jobs.
1. utility
2. capability
3. ability
4. stability

Correct Answer: stability

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