SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 07 October-2021 Shift-1
::GENERAL ENGLISH::
Q.1 Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.
The point at which the earth and the sky appear to meet
1. Crust
2. Horizon
3. Rainbow
4. Ocean
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
There ______ a big park in front of our house.
1. are
2. may be
3. is
4. were
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.3 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
To practise yoga, I usually wake up when the sun ______.
1. covers
2. disappears
3. rises
4. sets
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have online science classes for Wednesdays.
1. on Wednesdays
2. from Wednesdays
3. in Wednesdays
4. at Wednesdays
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.5 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 details of the menu for today’s party has been worked out.
1. No substitution required
2. have been
3. are been
4. is being
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
If the town had been built at a lower altitude, it will be a lot warmer.
1. would be
2. should be
3. will have been
4. would have been
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Go off
1. Continue or happen
2. Stop working
3. Leave or disappear
4. Explain something in detail
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.8 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
To an ordinary person, one kind of oil is as important as ______.
1. anything
2. other
3. another
4. none
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
END
1. Show
2. Start
3. Hide
4. Close
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.10 Select the correctly spelt word.
1. Defferensce
2. Diferense
3. Difference
4. Deferanse
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.11 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
Smitha was offered the job although having no qualifications.
1. although having
2. Smitha was offered
3. the job
4. no qualifications
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.12 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
Sumanth is going to school by the school bus every day.
1. every day
2. to school
3. Sumanth is going
4. by the school bus
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.13 Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
1. Technology
2. Technicality
3. Discovery
4. Engineering
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.14 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
I ______ the film we saw yesterday.
1. didn’t like
2. wasn’t like
3. doesn’t like
4. haven’t liked
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
CONFIRM
1. Open
2. Agree
3. Reject
4. Accept
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Break in
1. Enter a building illegally
2. End a relationship
3. Be unable to control (one’s) feelings
4. Begin to do (something) suddenly
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.17 Select the correctly spelt word.
1. Safficiente
2. Sephient
3. Suffusiance
4. Sufficient
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.18 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
How many does the cricket bat cost?
1. the cricket bat
2. does
3. How many
4. cost
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.19 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
EVIDENT
1. Clear
2. Aimless
3. Complex
4. Confusing
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CALM
1. Excited
2. Quiet
3. Disturbed
4. Claim
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.
Many reports have said that, in the context (1)______ Covid-19 lockdown, schooling and college education are likely to be online. The reports have (2)______ pointed out that this change will deny the students the experience of studying in a physical (3)______. This is because they can only interact with their teachers; they will miss the (4)______ to get to know their classmates and make real friends. Thus, the current situation has (5)______ many boys and girls and they are waiting for things to get back to normal.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. of
2. at
3. from
4. in
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.
Many reports have said that, in the context (1)______ Covid-19 lockdown, schooling and college education are likely to be online. The reports have (2)______ pointed out that this change will deny the students the experience of studying in a physical (3)______. This is because they can only interact with their teachers; they will miss the (4)______ to get to know their classmates and make real friends. Thus, the current situation has (5)______ many boys and girls and they are waiting for things to get back to normal.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. also
2. addition
3. though
4. but
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.
Many reports have said that, in the context (1)______ Covid-19 lockdown, schooling and college education are likely to be online. The reports have (2)______ pointed out that this change will deny the students the experience of studying in a physical (3)______. This is because they can only interact with their teachers; they will miss the (4)______ to get to know their classmates and make real friends. Thus, the current situation has (5)______ many boys and girls and they are waiting for things to get back to normal.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. condition
2. area
3. campus
4. situation
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.
Many reports have said that, in the context (1)______ Covid-19 lockdown, schooling and college education are likely to be online. The reports have (2)______ pointed out that this change will deny the students the experience of studying in a physical (3)______. This is because they can only interact with their teachers; they will miss the (4)______ to get to know their classmates and make real friends. Thus, the current situation has (5)______ many boys and girls and they are waiting for things to get back to normal.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. reward
2. opportunity
3. conduct
4. award
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.
Many reports have said that, in the context (1)______ Covid-19 lockdown, schooling and college education are likely to be online. The reports have (2)______ pointed out that this change will deny the students the experience of studying in a physical (3)______. This is because they can only interact with their teachers; they will miss the (4)______ to get to know their classmates and make real friends. Thus, the current situation has (5)______ many boys and girls and they are waiting for things to get back to normal.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. supported
2. encouraged
3. discouraged
4. upset
Correct Answer is: 3
