SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 12 October-2021 Shift-3 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 12 October-2021 Shift-3

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The ______ to have multiple plasma banks is a praise-worthy one.

1. inaction
2. initiation
3. initiate
4. initiative

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.2 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The Singapore government has deported ten Indian students for ______ the government rules.

1. vandalising
2. aiding
3. verifying
4. violating

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.3 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’.
There was enough evidence to convict him of selling adulterated food.

1. convict him in
2. convict him into
3. No substitution required
4. convict him by

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
SYMPTOMATIC

1. Optimistic
2. Characteristic
3. Strange
4. Atypical

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.5 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A large open area of land, water or sky

1. Front
2. Margin
3. Enclosure
4. Expanse

Correct Answer is: 1

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

1. Skinny
2. Rude
3. Paunchy
4. Cute

Correct Answer is: 1

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’.
The police warned citizens to be alert when outdoors as gangs has been attacking people on the road.

1. No substitution required
2. was attacking
3. have been attacking
4. was being attacked

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Iodine
2. Voilent
3. Enjoin
4. Loiter

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Get on like a house on fire

1. To be angry and unfriendly
2. To become friends quickly
3. To end a relationship
4. To take an instant dislike

Correct Answer is: 1

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

1. Impulsive
2. Obedient
3. Unattractive
4. Gorgeous

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.11 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman, is leading the anti-race cause in the US.

1. Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman
2. the anti-race cause
3. in the US
4. is leading

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.12 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Using high-sounding words but with little meaning

1. Bombastic
2. Eloquent
3. Clever
4. Reserved

Correct Answer is: 1

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 substitution required’.
Can you assembly the television using the manual?

1. assembling
2. No substitution required
3. assembles
4. assemble

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
RABID

1. Calm
2. Extreme
3. Methodical
4. Indifferent

Correct Answer is: --

Q.15 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Grieve
2. Concieve
3. Deceive
4. Receive

Correct Answer is: 4

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Several foreign students have been asked by the US to leave the university campus and ______ home.

1. returned
2. returning
3. return
4. returns

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.17 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The CBSE has decided on a ______ to assign marks for the examinations not taken by Class 12 students.

1. formulae
2. equation
3. formula
4. formation

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.18 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Have your heart set on something

1. To not want something at all
2. To want something very much
3. To be always in a nervous state
4. To be in control of one’s feelings

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.19 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Google has set on an India fund and announced an investment of ten billion dollars.

1. and announced an investment
2. Google has set on
3. of ten billion dollars
4. an India fund

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.20 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Sitab, my gardener, have been cut the hedge the whole morning.

1. have been cut
2. Sitab, my gardener
3. the hedge
4. the whole morning

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 first thousand days can determine the trajectory (1)______ a child’s life. After food for the body (2)______ taken care of we should provide food for (3)______ mind. Early stimulation of children’s mind can (4)______ them to become good learners. Parents should be (5)______ in doing this.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. from
2. at
3. of
4. about

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 first thousand days can determine the trajectory (1)______ a child’s life. After food for the body (2)______ taken care of we should provide food for (3)______ mind. Early stimulation of children’s mind can (4)______ them to become good learners. Parents should be (5)______ in doing this.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. am
2. are
3. has
4. is

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 first thousand days can determine the trajectory (1)______ a child’s life. After food for the body (2)______ taken care of we should provide food for (3)______ mind. Early stimulation of children’s mind can (4)______ them to become good learners. Parents should be (5)______ in doing this.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

1. a
2. the
3. some
4. that

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 first thousand days can determine the trajectory (1)______ a child’s life. After food for the body (2)______ taken care of we should provide food for (3)______ mind. Early stimulation of children’s mind can (4)______ them to become good learners. Parents should be (5)______ in doing this.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. led
2. lead
3. leads
4. leading

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 first thousand days can determine the trajectory (1)______ a child’s life. After food for the body (2)______ taken care of we should provide food for (3)______ mind. Early stimulation of children’s mind can (4)______ them to become good learners. Parents should be (5)______ in doing this.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. adjusted
2. restricted
3. allocated
4. orientated

Correct Answer is: 4