SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 22 October-2021 Shift-3 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 22 October-2021 Shift-3

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ENTHRALL

1. eject
2. enchant
3. repel
4. incite

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.2 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
He said he had being playing tennis since he was eight.

1. since he was eight
2. he had being
3. He said
4. playing tennis

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.3 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
He met ______ an accident a few years ago.

1. along
2. across
3. with
4. from

Correct Answer is: 3

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’.
I went to the market buying few vegetables and milk.

1. to buy few
2. No substitution required
3. buying some
4. to buy some

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ISOLATE

1. combine
2. detach
3. connect
4. attach

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Massive
2. Temprature
3. Premium
4. Gloomy

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
CHERISH

1. distribute
2. disperse
3. disturb
4. disregard

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 pilgrims were fined them one thousand rupees each for littering around the shrine.

1. No substitution required
2. have fined them
3. was fined with
4. were fined

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Hypocrisy
2. Gaeity
3. Probable
4. Relevant

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.10 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
An additional remark at the end of a letter after the signature

1. Postscript
2. Abbreviation
3. Attachment
4. Salutation

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.11 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
I will teach you ______ you promise to work hard.

1. and
2. so
3. if
4. only

Correct Answer is: 3

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’.
Why are you stood here at this late hour?

1. standing
2. stands
3. stand
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.13 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who speaks two languages

1. Bilateral
2. Bilingual
3. Multilingual
4. Monolingual

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.14 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Those who ______ of their riches aren’t truly rich.

1. announce
2. claim
3. boast
4. pretend

Correct Answer is: 4

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

1. catch
2. grab
3. free
4. arrest

Correct Answer is: 3

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Lean and mean

1. Fat and lazy
2. Evil and selfish
3. Thin and weak
4. Ready and efficient

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.17 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
They ______ a separate cabin to each employee.

1. allotted
2. owned
3. appointed
4. asserted

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.18 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The little baby cried loudly to a new toy.

1. cried loudly
2. to a
3. new toy
4. The little baby

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.19 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Don’t you think this bag is too big to carried?

1. to carried
2. Don’t you think
3. too big
4. this bag is

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.20 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep in check

1. To keep something safe
2. To place an order
3. To control something
4. To test something

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.
Do you know that you (1)______ about one-third of your life sleeping? However, your body doesn’t (2)______ the sleeping time. It has a lot to do (3)______ you are sleeping. The body produces energy at night (4)______ you have plenty of energy the next morning. Hormones, which are (5)______ growth chemicals, help the body to repair itself and grow.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. apply
2. delay
3. spend
4. settle

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.
Do you know that you (1)______ about one-third of your life sleeping? However, your body doesn’t (2)______ the sleeping time. It has a lot to do (3)______ you are sleeping. The body produces energy at night (4)______ you have plenty of energy the next morning. Hormones, which are (5)______ growth chemicals, help the body to repair itself and grow.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. consume
2. remove
3. dispose
4. waste

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.
Do you know that you (1)______ about one-third of your life sleeping? However, your body doesn’t (2)______ the sleeping time. It has a lot to do (3)______ you are sleeping. The body produces energy at night (4)______ you have plenty of energy the next morning. Hormones, which are (5)______ growth chemicals, help the body to repair itself and grow.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

1. where
2. why
3. when
4. what

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.
Do you know that you (1)______ about one-third of your life sleeping? However, your body doesn’t (2)______ the sleeping time. It has a lot to do (3)______ you are sleeping. The body produces energy at night (4)______ you have plenty of energy the next morning. Hormones, which are (5)______ growth chemicals, help the body to repair itself and grow.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. because
2. so that
3. such as
4. although

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.
Do you know that you (1)______ about one-third of your life sleeping? However, your body doesn’t (2)______ the sleeping time. It has a lot to do (3)______ you are sleeping. The body produces energy at night (4)______ you have plenty of energy the next morning. Hormones, which are (5)______ growth chemicals, help the body to repair itself and grow.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. memorable
2. special
3. occasional
4. restricted

Correct Answer is: 2