SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 11 October-2021 Shift-2 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 11 October-2021 Shift-2

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The priest’s sermon had a calming ______ on everybody.

1. effect
2. change
3. study
4. chance

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.2 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Playing in the park is one of the thing that small children really love.

1. in the park
2. really love
3. that small children
4. one of the thing

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.3 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Caused
2. Croton
3. Coutious
4. Crayon

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
DELIBERATE

1. Thoughtful
2. Illiterate
3. Spontaneous
4. Careful

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The sports teacher was elated when his team was won the state football championship.

1. when his team
2. was won
3. The sports teacher
4. was elated

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PERMANENT

1. Lasting
2. Stable
3. Temporary
4. Constant

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.7 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’.
Thousands of people gathered between the stadium to attend the rally.

1. gathered on to
2. gathered over
3. No substitution required
4. gathered at

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.8 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
There are a lot of things that ______ to a healthy lifestyle.

1. contributing
2. contribute
3. contributed
4. contributes

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.9 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 company has the number of festival offers coming up soon.

1. No substitution required
2. a number of
3. an number of
4. few number of

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.10 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Dubai is like an oasis ______ the middle of a desert.

1. to
2. in
3. on
4. over

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.11 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Partly
2. Parity
3. Paired
4. Prepaired

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PRACTICAL

1. Everlasting
2. Sensible
3. Applicable
4. Theoretical

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
HARDLY

1. Adequately
2. Barely
3. Roughly
4. Strongly

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.14 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
The science or practice of drawing maps

1. Geology
2. Anthology
3. Graphology
4. Cartography

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.15 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Much villagers attended the feast hosted by the village panchayat.

1. the village panchayat
2. hosted by
3. attended the feast
4. Much villagers

Correct Answer is: 4

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Horses for courses

1. Different people are suited for different jobs
2. The same horse can run in different race courses in order to win
3. The same person can do many jobs and give good results
4. Horses are mainly bred for race courses and are winners

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.17 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
In spite of many ______ we managed to go ahead with our tree plantation drive.

1. moments
2. confirmations
3. restrictions
4. affirmations

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.18 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A very steep or overhanging rock face or cliff on a mountain

1. Edge
2. Precipice
3. Slope
4. Hill

Correct Answer is: --

Q.19 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’.
This silver glass will shine if you rub by lemon peel.

1. No substitution required
2. rub it with
3. rubbed it by
4. rubbing it by

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Many a slip between the cup and the lip

1. The work is going as per plan and must be completed
2. The cup is slippery and likely to break if you are not careful
3. The tea is too hot and likely to burn the lips
4. Bad things may happen before the task is finished

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.
The Defence Minister complimented the IAF for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations (1)______ response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The current combat readiness has sent a strong message to our (2)______, he said. In an address to the top commanders of (3)______ IAF on the opening day of a three-day conference, the defence minister said the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty (4)______ firm and that the people of the country have full confidence in the (5)______ of its armed forces.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. in
2. on
3. with
4. to

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 Defence Minister complimented the IAF for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations (1)______ response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The current combat readiness has sent a strong message to our (2)______, he said. In an address to the top commanders of (3)______ IAF on the opening day of a three-day conference, the defence minister said the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty (4)______ firm and that the people of the country have full confidence in the (5)______ of its armed forces.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. messengers
2. terrorists
3. adversaries
4. friends

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 Defence Minister complimented the IAF for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations (1)______ response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The current combat readiness has sent a strong message to our (2)______, he said. In an address to the top commanders of (3)______ IAF on the opening day of a three-day conference, the defence minister said the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty (4)______ firm and that the people of the country have full confidence in the (5)______ of its armed forces.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

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

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 Defence Minister complimented the IAF for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations (1)______ response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The current combat readiness has sent a strong message to our (2)______, he said. In an address to the top commanders of (3)______ IAF on the opening day of a three-day conference, the defence minister said the nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty (4)______ firm and that the people of the country have full confidence in the (5)______ of its armed forces.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. stands
2. were standing
3. standing
4. is stood

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 Defence Minister complimented the IAF for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations (1)______ response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. The current combat readiness has sent a strong message to our (2)______, he said. In an address to the top commanders of (3)______ IAF on the opening day of a three-day conference, the defence minister said the nation’ s resolve to defend its sovereignty (4)______ firm and that the people of the country have full confidence in the (5)______ of its armed forces.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. capability
2. availability
3. sensibility
4. probability

Correct Answer is: 1