SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 27 October-2021 Shift-3
::GENERAL ENGLISH::
Q.1 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ABSORB
1. Eject
2. Oppose
3. Solve
4. Drink
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ADD
1. Increase
2. Continue
3. Remove
4. Multiply
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.3 Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blank.
Mr. Patel is the manager, so you need to explain ______.
1. to him
2. to her
3. from her
4. for him
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.4 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
______, not revenge, is the key to happiness and peace.
1. Forgiveness
2. Arrogance
3. Pride
4. Humility
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.5 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
My cousin is not like going for a walk very much.
1. very much
2. is not like
3. My cousin
4. going for a walk
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.6 Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. Gramar
2. Gramer
3. Grammar
4. Grrammer
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.7 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
Last Saturday evening we go to a party.
1. Last Saturday
2. a party
3. evening we
4. go to
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ACTIVE
1. Quiet
2. Busy
3. Lazy
4. Similar
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.9 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Two people were ______ to death when a bike hit a truck.
1. crushed
2. fell
3. brushed
4. rushed
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.10 Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.
A change in the form or nature of something
1. Metamorphosis
2. Hibernation
3. Camouflaging
4. Refraction
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I cannot put with his rudeness any longer.
1. put up with
2. put up
3. put away
4. put up to
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.12 Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. Fulcrum
2. Falkrum
3. Phelcram
4. Phalkram
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.13 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
They could be pass their exams if they studied harder.
1. if they
2. studied harder
3. They could be
4. pass their exams
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.14 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Juliet is telling to Ben to complete the work immediately.
1. telling
2. informing to
3. saying
4. asking to
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Back up
1. Stand up to fight
2. Think about the past
3. Defend or support
4. Withdraw
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.16 Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blank.
The job offer was too good for Ranjith to ______.
1. turn from
2. turn back
3. turn off
4. turn down
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.17 Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.
Hard and difficult to bend
1. Flexible
2. Strong
3. Pliable
4. Rigid
Correct Answer is: 4
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’.
She came to work in spite of the heavy rain.
1. while
2. despite of
3. although
4. No substitution required
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.19 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Work out
1. Struggle very hard
2. Exercise or develop a plan
3. Do something successfully
4. Work very hard
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
BIND
1. Bend
2. Spoil
3. Fasten
4. Tighten
Correct Answer is: 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a plumber and he was (2)______ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)______ open the cupboard and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber (5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The robber managed to escape.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. fracture
2. disease
3. condition
4. problem
Correct Answer is: 1
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a plumber and he was (2)______ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)______ open the cupboard and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber (5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The robber managed to escape.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. being sleeping
2. been sleeping
3. had been sleeping
4. sleeping
Correct Answer is: 4
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a plumber and he was (2)______ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)______ open the cupboard and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber (5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The robber managed to escape.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. For
2. About
3. By
4. At
Correct Answer is: 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a plumber and he was (2)______ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)______ open the cupboard and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber (5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The robber managed to escape.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. opening
2. breaking
3. closing
4. examining
Correct Answer is: 2
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Recently, there was a news report about a man who tried to catch a robber but suffered a hip (1)______ in the process. The victim was a plumber and he was (2)______ in the hall outside the bedroom. He had left the bedroom door open for better ventilation. (3)______ two hours after midnight, he heard some noise from the bedroom. When he went in to check, he found a man (4)______ open the cupboard and taking away jewellery and cash. On seeing him, the robber tried to escape and jumped from the second floor. The plumber (5)______ the robber and jumped after him. Unfortunately, he hit a concrete wall and broke his hip; he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The robber managed to escape.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. chased
2. ran
3. darted
4. dashed
Correct Answer is: 1
