SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 14 October-2021 Shift-2 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 14 October-2021 Shift-2

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The chairman’s speech was ______ to the occasion.

1. useful
2. right
3. appropriate
4. correct

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Spacious
2. Spoorious
3. Cautious
4. Studious

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.3 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
If you had exercise regularly, you would have been fit today.

1. exercise regularly
2. If you had
3. you would have
4. been fit today

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.4 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Mr. Roy was not only very successful and humble also.

1. not only
2. Mr. Roy was
3. very successful
4. and humble also

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.5 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Follow suit

1. To do as others have done
2. To chase a convict
3. To take a different path
4. To dress as someone else

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Rivalry
2. Summary
3. Primary
4. Gallary

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.7 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Mother was tired, ______ she stayed up all night.

1. and
2. or
3. so
4. yet

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.8 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 eldest prince was declared the heir of a throne.

1. heir to the throne
2. No substitution required
3. heir for a throne
4. heir at the throne

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
HINDER

1. help
2. heal
3. hope
4. hire

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.10 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The man we met was any other than the original owner of the house.

1. was any other
2. than the original
3. The man we met
4. owner of the house

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.11 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
An underground place for storing wine

1. Cellar
2. Loft
3. Attic
4. Niche

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.12 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
______! I forgot to inform you about the party.

1. Ouch
2. Oops
3. Ah
4. Alas

Correct Answer is: 2

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

1. pain
2. help
3. risk
4. blame

Correct Answer is: 1

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

1. conceited
2. depressed
3. approved
4. postponed

Correct Answer is: 2

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’.
These dates are from Dubai, isn’t it?

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

Correct Answer is: 3

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
He was ______ to six months of imprisonment for stealing.

1. conformed
2. convinced
3. condemned
4. contacted

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.17 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Lack of feeling

1. Empathy
2. Apathy
3. Telepathy
4. Sympathy

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 reached the office before time as I want to completed some pending jobs.

1. wanted to complete
2. want to completing
3. wants to complete
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Put off

1. To wear
2. To delay
3. To keep
4. To suggest

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
SHALLOW

1. wide
2. deep
3. near
4. long

Correct Answer is: 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The soya bean is called ‘yellow pearl’ by the Chinese. All the eight amino acids (1)______ the body needs are present in it. It’s a (2)______ and cheap source of protein. Even (3)______ weather conditions can be withstood by this (4)______ plant. Thus it is the key food that can (5)______ to India’s future needs.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. what
2. when
3. who
4. that

Correct Answer is: 4

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The soya bean is called ‘yellow pearl’ by the Chinese. All the eight amino acids (1)______ the body needs are present in it. It’s a (2)______ and cheap source of protein. Even (3)______ weather conditions can be withstood by this (4)______ plant. Thus it is the key food that can (5)______ to India’s future needs.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. easy
2. fat
3. well
4. rich

Correct Answer is: 4

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The soya bean is called ‘yellow pearl’ by the Chinese. All the eight amino acids (1)______ the body needs are present in it. It’s a (2)______ and cheap source of protein. Even (3)______ weather conditions can be withstood by this (4)______ plant. Thus it is the key food that can (5)______ to India’s future needs.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

1. unfavourable
2. injurious
3. favourable
4. agreeable

Correct Answer is: 1

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The soya bean is called ‘yellow pearl’ by the Chinese. All the eight amino acids (1)______ the body needs are present in it. It’s a (2)______ and cheap source of protein. Even (3)______ weather conditions can be withstood by this (4)______ plant. Thus it is the key food that can (5)______ to India’s future needs.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. feeble
2. hardy
3. fresh
4. ailing

Correct Answer is: 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The soya bean is called ‘yellow pearl’ by the Chinese. All the eight amino acids (1)______ the body needs are present in it. It’s a (2)______ and cheap source of protein. Even (3)______ weather conditions can be withstood by this (4)______ plant. Thus it is the key food that can (5)______ to India’s future needs.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. cater
2. provide
3. supply
4. gratify

Correct Answer is: 2