SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 02 November-2021 Shift-3
::GENERAL ENGLISH::
Q.1 Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blank.
By this time next week, we ______ Shimla.
1. will have reached
2. would have reached
3. would reach
4. shall reach
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.2 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ESTEEM
1. Disrespect
2. Regard
3. Disregard
4. Criticise
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.3 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
She didn’t thank you for your help, but she may have done it.
1. but she
2. you for your help
3. She didn’t thank
4. may have done it
Correct Answer is: 1
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’.
Madhu is only a daughter of her parents.
1. the only
2. only one
3. No substitution required
4. an only one
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.5 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit many industries really ______.
1. hardly
2. hardy
3. hard
4. well
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
It’s not our book; it must be theres.
1. theirs
2. their
3. their’s
4. theres'
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.7 Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blank.
Please go with ______ sister to the match.
1. me and mine
2. I and my
3. me and my
4. I and mine
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ABSURD
1. Appropriate
2. Adequate
3. Abrupt
4. Reasonable
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.9 Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given.
Stop something from burning
1. Prevent
2. Extinguish
3. Torch
4. Scorch
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.10 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
Kalpana listens old Hindi film songs every evening at home.
1. every evening
2. film songs
3. Kalpana listens old Hindi
4. at home
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.11 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cover up
1. Put a carpet under
2. Ignore insults made
3. Hide or conceal
4. Close something forever
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.12 Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. Bileive
2. Bilive
3. Believe
4. Beleive
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.13 Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given.
Confirm or support something
1. Collaborate
2. Corroborate
3. Cooperate
4. Consider
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.14 Choose the correctly spelt word.
1. Closhare
2. Kloshur
3. Closure
4. Klousur
Correct Answer is: 3
Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Make up with (someone)
1. Close or ignore the differences with (someone)
2. Compensate the loss to (someone)
3. Pick a quarrel with (someone)
4. Understand (someone)
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
DIFFERENCE
1. Similarity
2. Contrast
3. Distinction
4. Acceptance
Correct Answer is: 1
Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FRIGID
1. Warm
2. Freezing
3. Amicable
4. Moderate
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Sahana worked late last night and could be able to finish her homework.
1. can able to
2. can finish
3. could be
4. could
Correct Answer is: 4
Q.19 The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.
Judy solved the difficult problem by her own without anyone’s help.
1. without anyone’s help
2. by her own
3. Judy solved
4. the difficult problem
Correct Answer is: 2
Q.20 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) was ______ on 26th July across the country.
1. concluded
2. celebrated
3. forgotten
4. attended
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.
According to a news report, schools are setting up adequate facilities and taking (1)______ to restart learning on campus hoping to reopen schools later, if not sooner. (2)______ schools are preparing themselves to restart, most parents are still not sure of sending their (3)______ to school. Parents of primary school children are particularly concerned about their children’s (4)______ to health risks. Parents, in general, say that they have always tried to keep their children away from (5)______ like mobile phones and tablets, but the current Covid-19 situation has forced the children into online learning, and they spend long hours in front of the screens.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
1. steps
2. tests
3. conditions
4. screening
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.
According to a news report, schools are setting up adequate facilities and taking (1)______ to restart learning on campus hoping to reopen schools later, if not sooner. (2)______ schools are preparing themselves to restart, most parents are still not sure of sending their (3)______ to school. Parents of primary school children are particularly concerned about their children’s (4)______ to health risks. Parents, in general, say that they have always tried to keep their children away from (5)______ like mobile phones and tablets, but the current Covid-19 situation has forced the children into online learning, and they spend long hours in front of the screens.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. While
2. Whether
3. Despite
4. Because
Correct Answer is: 3
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.
According to a news report, schools are setting up adequate facilities and taking (1)______ to restart learning on campus hoping to reopen schools later, if not sooner. (2)______ schools are preparing themselves to restart, most parents are still not sure of sending their (3)______ to school. Parents of primary school children are particularly concerned about their children’s (4)______ to health risks. Parents, in general, say that they have always tried to keep their children away from (5)______ like mobile phones and tablets, but the current Covid-19 situation has forced the children into online learning, and they spend long hours in front of the screens.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. students
2. drivers
3. children
4. teachers
Correct Answer is: 3
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.
According to a news report, schools are setting up adequate facilities and taking (1)______ to restart learning on campus hoping to reopen schools later, if not sooner. (2)______ schools are preparing themselves to restart, most parents are still not sure of sending their (3)______ to school. Parents of primary school children are particularly concerned about their children’s (4)______ to health risks. Parents, in general, say that they have always tried to keep their children away from (5)______ like mobile phones and tablets, but the current Covid-19 situation has forced the children into online learning, and they spend long hours in front of the screens.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. experience
2. exposure
3. suffering
4. taking
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.
According to a news report, schools are setting up adequate facilities and taking (1)______ to restart learning on campus hoping to reopen schools later, if not sooner. (2)______ schools are preparing themselves to restart, most parents are still not sure of sending their (3)______ to school. Parents of primary school children are particularly concerned about their children’s (4)______ to health risks. Parents, in general, say that they have always tried to keep their children away from (5)______ like mobile phones and tablets, but the current Covid-19 situation has forced the children into online learning, and they spend long hours in front of the screens.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. lessons
2. products
3. electronics
4. devices
Correct Answer is: 3
