SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 02 November-2021 Shift-2 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 02 November-2021 Shift-2

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
One who is mentally not sound

1. Brainy
2. Lunatic
3. Miserly
4. Mindful

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
IGNORANT

1. Learned
2. Simple
3. Crude
4. Innocent

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.3 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The ship was facing very stronger currents in the ocean.

1. very stronger currents
2. was facing
3. The ship
4. in the ocean

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.4 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
One who can use both hands equally well

1. Multitalented
2. Multifaceted
3. Ambidextrous
4. Ambivalent

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The man was enjoyed the view from his terrace.

1. the view
2. from his terrace
3. was enjoyed
4. The man

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ANGRY

1. Wild
2. Enraged
3. Dull
4. Calm

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
WANE

1. Increase
2. Rise
3. Decline
4. Drown

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PARTNER

1. Associate
2. Opponent
3. Participant
4. Friend

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Resourceful
2. Illiterate
3. Confidential
4. Maintainance

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A bolt from the blue

1. Sudden event that is welcome
2. Loud thunder and lightning
3. Unexpected and surprising event
4. Sky getting filled with blue light

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.11 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’.
The ostrich is a peculiar bird; sometimes it prefer to run around in circles.

1. No substitution required
2. sometimes it prefers to
3. sometime it prefer to
4. sometimes its prefer to

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.12 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The poster was make by the hard-working students of class nine.

1. by the hard-working
2. was make
3. students of class nine
4. The poster

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.13 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
I am sure there is some truth in the news. There is no smoke ______ fire.

1. with
2. within
3. where
4. without

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.14 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Confusion
2. Heavily
3. Grammar
4. Allmighty

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.15 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
There was once a very ______ king, Julius Caesar, who wanted to rule the whole world.

1. contented
2. faithful
3. ambitious
4. adventurous

Correct Answer is: 3

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Q.16 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.’
During his research, the forest officer was pleasantly surprised to find that the population of tigers had increased.

1. is to increase
2. have increased
3. No substitution required
4. has increase

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.17 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Keeping distance from others is one of the ______ one must take to remain safe from the coronavirus.

1. habits
2. points
3. issues
4. precautions

Correct Answer is: 4

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’.
They are making a lot of noise, isn’t it?

1. haven’t they
2. are they
3. aren’t they
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Herculean task

1. Very easy task
2. Very tough task
3. Very old task
4. Very pleasant task

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
There is ______ a lot to learn from nature.

1. about
2. hardly
3. quite
4. almost

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.
Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last ruler of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India. He ascended the throne (1)______ the age of 25 and ruled Hyderabad for 37 years. He (2)______ on the cover of Time magazine as the (3)______ person at the time. He was the 5th richest man in (4)______ history of mankind and the richest Indian who ever lived. He was a (5)______ ruler who encouraged education, science and development.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. with
2. of
3. at
4. to

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.
Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last ruler of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India. He ascended the throne (1)______ the age of 25 and ruled Hyderabad for 37 years. He (2)______ on the cover of Time magazine as the (3)______ person at the time. He was the 5th richest man in (4)______ history of mankind and the richest Indian who ever lived. He was a (5)______ ruler who encouraged education, science and development.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. had feature
2. is feature
3. was featured
4. have featured

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.
Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last ruler of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India. He ascended the throne (1)______ the age of 25 and ruled Hyderabad for 37 years. He (2)______ on the cover of Time magazine as the (3)______ person at the time. He was the 5th richest man in (4)______ history of mankind and the richest Indian who ever lived. He was a (5)______ ruler who encouraged education, science and development.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

1. richer
2. rich
3. most rich
4. richest

Correct Answer is: 4

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.
Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last ruler of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India. He ascended the throne (1)______ the age of 25 and ruled Hyderabad for 37 years. He (2)______ on the cover of Time magazine as the (3)______ person at the time. He was the 5th richest man in (4)______ history of mankind and the richest Indian who ever lived. He was a (5)______ ruler who encouraged education, science and development.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. the
2. a
3. one
4. an

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.
Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last ruler of Hyderabad, the largest princely state in British India. He ascended the throne (1)______ the age of 25 and ruled Hyderabad for 37 years. He (2)______ on the cover of Time magazine as the (3)______ person at the time. He was the 5th richest man in (4)______ history of mankind and the richest Indian who ever lived. He was a (5)______ ruler who encouraged education, science and development.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. jealous
2. cruel
3. benevolent
4. wicked

Correct Answer is: 3