SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 06 October-2021 Shift-1
::GENERAL ENGLISH::
Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EFFICIENT
1. expert
2. common
3. idle
4. clever
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.2 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Close to one’s heart
1. One who is being followed
2. One who treats heart problems
3. One who is very emotional
4. Dear and important to oneself
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.3 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A place for keeping birds
1. Aviary
2. Apiary
3. Barn
4. Shed
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.4 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DELICATE
1. brisk
2. robust
3. frail
4. hearty
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.5 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The farmer is cutting the corn which has ripen in the fields.
1. in the fields
2. which has ripen
3. The farmer is
4. cutting the corn
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.6 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
1. Poletry
2. Symmetry
3. Sultry
4. Gentry
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Go bonkers
1. Become crazy
2. Become wealthy
3. Become selfish
4. Become greedy
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.8 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I paid the plumber for repair the pipes.
1. for repair
2. the pipes
3. I paid
4. the plumber
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.9 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The task has been ______ to the juniors.
1. assigned
2. attached
3. hired
4. elected
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.10 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 strong wind blow off all the candles.
1. No substitution required
2. blew out
3. blow up
4. blowing away
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.11 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 are very little peoples in this world who are bold enough to defy social customs.
1. very few people
2. too much people
3. very much peoples
4. No substitution required
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.12 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
I visit my grandparents ______.
1. continuously
2. unevenly
3. regularly
4. finally
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.13 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others
1. Actor
2. Imposter
3. Mentor
4. Gangster
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.14 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The children jumped at joy when they saw the slides in the park.
1. when they saw
2. at joy
3. in the park
4. The children jumped
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’.
He got away from punishment as there was not enough evidence against him.
1. was getting away from
2. No substitution required
3. gets away from
4. got out with
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
BAFFLE
1. clarify
2. perplex
3. comfort
4. soothe
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.17 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
This lesson is ______ than the previous one.
1. easiest
2. more easier
3. much easier
4. easy
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
STABLE
1. steady
2. shaky
3. stout
4. safe
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.19 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
1. Tourist
2. Chemist
3. Cyclist
4. Flowerist
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.20 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. ______ is the reason for this chaos?
1. Why
2. Whom
3. What
4. When
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 judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______ there was enough evidence to (2)______ that Max had indeed (3)______ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4)______ crime and deserved an (5)______ punishment.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. that
2. what
3. so
4. which
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 judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______ there was enough evidence to (2)______ that Max had indeed (3)______ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4)______ crime and deserved an (5)______ punishment.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. result
2. test
3. check
4. prove
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.
The judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______ there was enough evidence to (2)______ that Max had indeed (3)______ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4)______ crime and deserved an (5)______ punishment.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. stolen
2. stealing
3. stole
4. steal
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 judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______ there was enough evidence to (2)______ that Max had indeed (3)______ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4)______ crime and deserved an (5)______ punishment.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. stern
2. serious
3. sober
4. steady
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 judge, in a solemn manner, declared (1)______ there was enough evidence to (2)______ that Max had indeed (3)______ his neighbour’s cat. This was a (4)______ crime and deserved an (5)______ punishment.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. invisible
2. improper
3. appropriate
4. anxious
Correct Answer is: 3
