SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 06 October-2021 Shift-3
::GENERAL ENGLISH::
Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Over the moon
1. Extremely happy
2. Highly imaginative
3. Very ambitious
4. Very unrealistic
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
1. Decorative
2. Extravagent
3. Elaborate
4. Ornamental
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.3 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
1. Persuasion
2. Absense
3. Erroneous
4. Scenic
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.4 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who remains unmoved and unaffected by other people's opinions, suggestions
1. Irresponsible
2. Unreliable
3. Imprudent
4. Impervious
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.5 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FLUORESCENT
1. elaborate
2. flowery
3. perfumed
4. glowing
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Copycat
1. One who loves cats and dogs
2. One who imitates another closely
3. One who copies all drawings of cats
4. One who doesn’t like cats as pets
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.7 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Vijaya saw the play in a auditorium near her house.
1. in a auditorium
2. near her house
3. the play
4. Vijaya saw
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.8 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service
1. Dinghy
2. Ferry
3. Freighter
4. Submarine
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
FLIMSY
1. strong
2. weak
3. tiny
4. clumsy
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’.
I'm certain go to start studying from today.
1. certain going
2. certainly go
3. certainly going
4. No substitution required
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
They looked at each other for a moment without speaking and then fell into a ______.
1. conversation
2. confidence
3. conversion
4. conviction
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.12 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Obi wanted to continue on his idea of building a modern school.
1. building a modern school
2. Obi wanted
3. his idea of
4. to continue on
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
GRACEFUL
1. elegant
2. dangerous
3. pleasant
4. friendly
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.14 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’.
Very soon, the people find out as the snake was harmless and the boys began to tease it mercilessly.
1. found out that
2. finds out but
3. No substitution required
4. finding out so
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ entering the hall, please turn off your mobile phones.
1. Previous
2. Earlier
3. Ahead
4. Before
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
DEFENCE
1. protection
2. offence
3. security
4. guard
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.17 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Slowly the dog, Spot, went towards it and pounced up the rat.
1. up the rat
2. and pounced
3. went towards it
4. Slowly the dog, Spot
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Half-way ______ the two towns there was a mountain which had to be crossed.
1. between
2. across
3. around
4. within
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.19 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 a dozen eggs in the basket, but now there will be only six.
1. there been
2. there are
3. No substitution required
4. there is
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.20 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
With your new credit card, you can ______ up to ₹20,000 in a day.
1. withdraws
2. withdrew
3. withdraw
4. withdrawn
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.
Long ago in China, at a time when girls (1)______ expected to stay at home and (2)______ household work while the boys (3)______ to school, a girl named Zhu had a desire (4)______ study. Her family was wealthy and Zhu was (5)______ so she too could have had her wish, but her father did not want to go against tradition.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
1. will
2. be
3. were
4. are
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.
Long ago in China, at a time when girls (1)______ expected to stay at home and (2)______ household work while the boys (3)______ to school, a girl named Zhu had a desire (4)______ study. Her family was wealthy and Zhu was (5)______ so she too could have had her wish, but her father did not want to go against tradition.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
1. make
2. teach
3. produce
4. do
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.
Long ago in China, at a time when girls (1)______ expected to stay at home and (2)______ household work while the boys (3)______ to school, a girl named Zhu had a desire (4)______ study. Her family was wealthy and Zhu was (5)______ so she too could have had her wish, but her father did not want to go against tradition.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
1. going
2. goes
3. go
4. went
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.
Long ago in China, at a time when girls (1)______ expected to stay at home and (2)______ household work while the boys (3)______ to school, a girl named Zhu had a desire (4)______ study. Her family was wealthy and Zhu was (5)______ so she too could have had her wish, but her father did not want to go against tradition.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
1. for
2. at
3. to
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.
Long ago in China, at a time when girls (1)______ expected to stay at home and (2)______ household work while the boys (3)______ to school, a girl named Zhu had a desire (4)______ study. Her family was wealthy and Zhu was (5)______ so she too could have had her wish, but her father did not want to go against tradition.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
1. treated
2. pampered
3. trained
4. prepared
Correct Answer is: 4
