SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 02 November-2021 Shift-1 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 02 November-2021 Shift-1

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FASCINATE

1. Reject
2. Captivate
3. Repel
4. Love

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Pastor
2. Paste
3. Prevelent
4. Prudent

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.3 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
In the absence ______ any evidence the police let the suspect go scot free.

1. of
2. from
3. in
4. by

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.4 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Avoid the puddles caused by the downpour was quite a problem while I was driving.

1. Avoid the puddles
2. was quite a problem
3. while I was driving
4. caused by the downpour

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FOMENT

1. Incite
2. Inspire
3. Imply
4. Ignore

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.6 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Every country tries to do its good at the Olympic games as they are held in great prestige.

1. they are held
2. Every country
3. its good
4. tries to do

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
FARSIGHTED

1. Cautious
2. Proactive
3. Unwise
4. Careful

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.8 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
There were many students ______ all the answers.

1. those knew
2. that knows
3. who knowing
4. who knew

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
He who laughs last laughs loudest

1. Success in early life ensures success later also
2. He who laughs last has more energy
3. The person who understands the joke late laughs loudest
4. He who focuses on winning in the long term is successful

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ABANDON

1. Abhor
2. Agree
3. Abolish
4. Support

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.11 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The new recruit was ______ to impress his superiors.

1. sincere
2. cordial
3. eager
4. intend

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.12 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A group of wolves

1. Pack
2. Flock
3. Troop
4. Tribe

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.13 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Scientific study of the nervous system and brain

1. Neuroscience
2. Nephrology
3. Cardiology
4. Psychology

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.14 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Pomegranate
2. Practice
3. Pnemonia
4. Platter

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
My parents usually go for a walk before they go to bed.

1. usual went
2. No substitution required
3. are usually going
4. were usually gone

Correct Answer is: 2

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Q.16 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The old lady finds it difficult to climb the steep steps of the train and asked for help.

1. finds it
2. of the train
3. the steep steps
4. difficult to climb

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.17 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
India’s market for electronic goods is one of the large market in the world.

1. ones of the largest market
2. one of the largest markets
3. No substitution required
4. one of the larger market

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
I’ve discussed all the options with you. There are no more options available for you.

1. not more
2. none more
3. any more
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Much ado about nothing

1. Doing a lot and getting nothing in return
2. Making a big fuss over a small thing
3. Nothing happening without work
4. Doing nothing in return

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
He was unpopular with his team as he was a scheming and ______ person.

1. willing
2. conniving
3. helpful
4. honest

Correct Answer is: 2

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.
The coronavirus (1)______ mostly through droplets that people send (2)______ when they talk, sneeze, or cough. These usually don’t stay in the air (3)______ and they don’t go farther than six feet. But the coronavirus might also travel (4)______ tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for up to three hours and travel farther away. You might also catch the coronavirus if you touch something an infected person (5)______ and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
SubQuestion No : 21

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

1. goes
2. prepares
3. spreads
4. expands

Correct Answer is: 3

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.
The coronavirus (1)______ mostly through droplets that people send (2)______ when they talk, sneeze, or cough. These usually don’t stay in the air (3)______ and they don’t go farther than six feet. But the coronavirus might also travel (4)______ tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for up to three hours and travel farther away. You might also catch the coronavirus if you touch something an infected person (5)______ and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
SubQuestion No : 22

Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

1. out
2. apart
3. in
4. away

Correct Answer is: 1

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.
The coronavirus (1)______ mostly through droplets that people send (2)______ when they talk, sneeze, or cough. These usually don’t stay in the air (3)______ and they don’t go farther than six feet. But the coronavirus might also travel (4)______ tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for up to three hours and travel farther away. You might also catch the coronavirus if you touch something an infected person (5)______ and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
SubQuestion No : 23

Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

1. any longer
2. to long
3. for long
4. in long

Correct Answer is: 3

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.
The coronavirus (1)______ mostly through droplets that people send (2)______ when they talk, sneeze, or cough. These usually don’t stay in the air (3)______ and they don’t go farther than six feet. But the coronavirus might also travel (4)______ tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for up to three hours and travel farther away. You might also catch the coronavirus if you touch something an infected person (5)______ and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
SubQuestion No : 24

Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

1. through
2. for
3. to
4. of

Correct Answer is: 1

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.
The coronavirus (1)______ mostly through droplets that people send (2)______ when they talk, sneeze, or cough. These usually don’t stay in the air (3)______ and they don’t go farther than six feet. But the coronavirus might also travel (4)______ tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for up to three hours and travel farther away. You might also catch the coronavirus if you touch something an infected person (5)______ and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
SubQuestion No : 25

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

1. are touching
2. has touched
3. is touch
4. would be touch

Correct Answer is: 2