SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 13 October-2021 Shift-1 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 13 October-2021 Shift-1

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
To prevent or alter a result or course of events

1. Interchange
2. Interrelate
3. Intervene
4. Interact

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.2 Identify the segment in the sent ence which contains a grammatical error.
If you could wait for just half an hour you will certain be able to meet her.

1. you will certain
2. be able to meet her
3. If you could wait
4. for just half an hour

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to stituteit ,select ‘No substitution required’.
No sooner I get the message, I shall pass it on to you.

1. As soon as
2. Although
3. No substitution required
4. Hardly

Correct Answer is: 1

Q. 4 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’.
Karan was so deep effected by the ﬁlm that he didn’t speak a word.

1. deeper affect
2. deeply affected
3. deeply effective
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.5 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Alive and kicking

1. To be very good in football
2. To be active and healthy
3. To behave childis hly
4. To be careless and unafraid

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Addres
2. Midday
3. Cuddle
4. Occur

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.7 Select the most appropriate idiom to ﬁll in the blank.
Ritu was shocked on learning that her kids had ______ so mewhere after school.

1. wandered off
2. jumped at
3. wondered at
4. ﬁnished off

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the under lined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
The BBC has a wonderful series on a emergence of women no velists in English literature.

1. No substitution required
2. many
3. the
4. that

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Essence
2. Tolerence
3. Preference
4. Insistence

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.10 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Lasting for only as hort time

1. Joyous
2. Solitary
3. Permanent
4. Transient

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.11 Select t he mo s t appro pr iat e idio m t o ﬁll in t he blank.
Vidushi liked t he cake s o much t hat s he ______.

1. pulled at it
2. poked with it
3. polis hed it off
4. pushed it over

Correct Answer is: 2

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

1. Vital
2. Easy
3. Menial
4. Trivial

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.13 Select the most appropriate ANT ONYM of the given word.
RENOWNED

1. Obscure
2. Vain
3. Noted
4. Glorious

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.14 Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank.
During the monsoons it is ______ to boost one’s immunity with a proper diet and regular exercise.

1. advisable
2. improper
3. advising
4. imprudent

Correct Answer is: 1

Q. 15 Select the most appropriate word to ﬁll in the blank.
The Blood Finder app is very useful in ______ the correct do nor.

1. locating
2. unlocking
3. s tarting
4. es tablis hing

Correct Answer is: 4

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idio m.
Chinks in the armour

1. An old fashioned and useless weapon
2. A weakness that can be taken advantage of
3. A protective shield with ventilation
4. A soldier’s innervest that protects

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.17 Identify the segment in the sent ence which contains a grammatical error.
I was thrilled to going out with my friend for the ﬁlm.

1. with my friend
2. to going out
3. I was thrilled
4. for the ﬁlm

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANT ONYM of the given word.
IRRITATE

1. Shock
2. Delight
3. Frighten
4. Annoy

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
INTERROGATE

1. Meditate
2. Ans wer
3. Inves tigate
4. Delay

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.20 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
According to current research by World Health Organisation, a 65-year-old per son is then no longest categorised as old.

1. a 65 year old pers on
2. According to current research by World Health Organisation
3. is then no longest
4. categorised as old

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 pandemic in India occurred at a time (1)______ the crop was standing all ready to be (2)______. If NAFED had not intervened with the initiative (3)______ the stocks of farmers in these circumstances, it (4)______ not only have been devastating for the farmers (5)______ also led to a food emergency later on.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. when
2. until
3. where
4. during

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 pandemic in India occurred at a time (1)______ the crop was standing all ready to be (2)______. If NAFED had not intervened with the initiative (3)______ the stocks of farmers in these circumstances, it (4)______ not only have been devastating for the farmers (5)______ also led to a food emergency later on.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. picking
2. inves ted
3. harves ted
4. collecting

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 pandemic in India occurred at a time (1)______ the crop was standing all ready to be (2)______. If NAFED had not intervened with the initiative (3)______ the stocks of farmers in these circumstances, it (4)______ not only have been devastating for the farmers (5)______ also led to a food emergency later on.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

1. to earn
2. to purchase
3. to patronise
4. to divert

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 pandemic in India occurred at a time (1)______ the crop was standing all ready to be (2)______. If NAFED had not intervened with the initiative (3)______ the stocks of farmers in these circumstances, it (4)______ not only have been devastating for the farmers (5)______ also led to a food emergency later on.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. will
2. would
3. must
4. can’t

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 pandemic in India occurred at a time (1)______ the crop was standing all ready to be (2)______. If NAFED had not intervened with the initiative (3)______ the stocks of farmers in these circumstances, it (4)______ not only have been devastating for the farmers (5)______ also led to a food emergency later on.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. however
2. so
3. yet
4. but

Correct Answer is: 4