SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 22 October-2021 Shift-2 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 22 October-2021 Shift-2

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I wish I have a motorbike; I can’t depend on the bus to reach my office on time.

1. don’t have
2. had
3. might have
4. didn’t have

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You must be on your guard ______ pickpockets, when you enter a crowded metro.

1. for
2. across
3. against
4. with

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The audience gave the actors a standing ovation ______ the play ended.

1. unless
2. while
3. since
4. when

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The parents of the lost boy have announced ______ for information about their child.

1. an award
2. a reward
3. a prize
4. a profit

Correct Answer is: --

Q.5 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
To take something on loan with the intention of returning it

1. Lend
2. Lease
3. Hire
4. Borrow

Correct Answer is: --

Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be moved to tears

1. To be mesmerised by something
2. To be overwhelmed with emotion
3. To be surprised or shocked
4. To be transported to another world

Correct Answer is: --

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

1. Depression
2. Agitation
3. Irritation
4. Jubilation

Correct Answer is: --

Q.8 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Grumble
2. Groove
3. Grownd
4. Growl

Correct Answer is: --

Q.9 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
The house was so old that its walls were cracked bad.

1. The house was
2. were cracked bad
3. No error
4. so old that its walls

Correct Answer is: --

Q.10 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A heavy round plate of metal thrown by an athlete

1. Spear
2. Discus
3. Javelin
4. Hammer

Correct Answer is: --

Q.11 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Various initiatives was taken by the government to help the farmers.

1. to help the farmers
2. Various initiatives was
3. taken by the government
4. No error

Correct Answer is: --

Q.12 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 were many options to choose for and I decided to study International Policy.

1. choose from
2. No substitution required
3. choose by
4. choose with

Correct Answer is: --

Q.13 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
The reason for my absence from the office was because I was ill.

1. because I was ill
2. The reason for my absence
3. from the office was
4. No error

Correct Answer is: --

Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
PROMPT

1. Sluggish
2. Immediate
3. Alert
4. Speedy

Correct Answer is: --

Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
SLACKEN

1. Intensify
2. Relax
3. Retard
4. Weaken

Correct Answer is: --

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
When my mother makes a promise, she always ______ it.

1. follows
2. keeps
3. sticks
4. supports

Correct Answer is: --

Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
RETORT

1. Request
2. Advise
3. Reply
4. Question

Correct Answer is: --

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’.
Mother has ironed my clothes.

1. has ironing
2. has been ironed
3. has iron
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: --

Q.19 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Participation
2. Presision
3. Predominant
4. Permanent

Correct Answer is: --

Q.20 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To gain ground

1. To make progress
2. To be happy
3. To grow crops
4. To buy land

Correct Answer is: --

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.
A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras. Like (1)______ kings he was interested only in (2)______ and his favourite animal to hunt (3)______ deer. The king would ride over (4)______ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would (5)______ men from the village to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. many
2. lot
3. any
4. much

Correct Answer is: --

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.
A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras. Like (1)______ kings he was interested only in (2)______ and his favourite animal to hunt (3)______ deer. The king would ride over (4)______ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would (5)______ men from the village to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. hunting
2. fighting
3. conquering
4. travelling

Correct Answer is: --

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.
A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras. Like (1)______ kings he was interested only in (2)______ and his favourite animal to hunt (3)______ deer. The king would ride over (4)______ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would (5)______ men from the village to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!
SubQuestion No : 23

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

1. are
2. is
3. were
4. was

Correct Answer is: --

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.
A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras. Like (1)______ kings he was interested only in (2)______ and his favourite animal to hunt (3)______ deer. The king would ride over (4)______ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would (5)______ men from the village to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. freshly
2. urgently
3. brightly
4. quietly

Correct Answer is: --

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.
A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras. Like (1)______ kings he was interested only in (2)______ and his favourite animal to hunt (3)______ deer. The king would ride over (4)______ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would (5)______ men from the village to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. took
2. taking
3. taken
4. take

Correct Answer is: --