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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 18 October-2021 Shift-2 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Tighten one's belt

1. To make efforts to be slim
2. To cut one's expenditure
3. To stop working full time
4. To lose one's job

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.2 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
The policeman wanted punish the boy severely.

1. No error
2. wanted punish
3. The policeman
4. the boy severely

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
If my uncle were here now, he knows what to do.

1. would know
2. would have known
3. will know
4. will be knowing

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.4 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A mass of wax cells built by honey bees to store honey

1. Apiary
2. Aviary
3. Honeycomb
4. Beehive

Correct Answer is: 4

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’.
As she wants to lose weight, she was started running.

1. is started
2. were starting
3. has started
4. No substitution required

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.6 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
THRIVE

1. Develop
2. Shine
3. Shrink
4. Prosper

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.7 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
During the summer months, there is shortage of power in much parts of the country.

1. in much parts
2. No error
3. there is shortage
4. During the summer

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The best way to learn a language is to spend some time in the ______ country where it is spoken.

1. particular
2. peculiar
3. special
4. definite

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Ecology
2. Echo
3. Eclispe
4. Economic

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Only those children ______ are below fifteen can take part in this competition.

1. who
2. which
3. that
4. whom

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.11 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
This monument is the older building in this area.

1. in this area
2. This monument
3. is the older building
4. No error

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.12 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ the boys were afraid at heart, they decided to stay on in the jungle.

1. Although
2. Because
3. In case
4. So that

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DECREASE

1. Increase
2. Ascend
3. Grow
4. Decline

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.14 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
To keep away from

1. Devote
2. Confront
3. Fight
4. Avoid

Correct Answer is: 4

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’.
Life’s many events give shape to a person’s individuality.

1. No substitution required
2. are given shapes
3. had shaped with
4. give shaping to

Correct Answer is: 2

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
SUCCEED

1. Lose
2. Win
3. Achieve
4. Gain

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.17 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Matriachy
2. Mattress
3. Material
4. Matrix

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.18 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be Off

1. To switch off the light
2. To not eat anything
3. To be in a bad mood
4. To go away

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
If you want good seats, I ______ you buy the tickets in advance.

1. imply
2. intend
3. claim
4. suggest

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AMIABLE

1. aloof
2. Bitter
3. Friendly
4. Rude

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.
Eighty merchants of London came together in the year 1600 (1)______ the East India Company. They wanted to enter (2)______ business with Indian traders in the fields of textile and spices. They (3)______ inspired by the Portuguese and the Dutch who were (4)______ a flourishing trade in spices and earning huge (5)______.
SubQuestion No : 21

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

1. to form
2. formed
3. form
4. to forming

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.
Eighty merchants of London came together in the year 1600 (1)______ the East India Company. They wanted to enter (2)______ business with Indian traders in the fields of textile and spices. They (3)______ inspired by the Portuguese and the Dutch who were (4)______ a flourishing trade in spices and earning huge (5)______.
SubQuestion No : 22

Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

1. into
2. inside
3. at
4. on

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.
Eighty merchants of London came together in the year 1600 (1)______ the East India Company. They wanted to enter (2)______ business with Indian traders in the fields of textile and spices. They (3)______ inspired by the Portuguese and the Dutch who were (4)______ a flourishing trade in spices and earning huge (5)______.
SubQuestion No : 23

Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

1. had
2. are
3. was
4. were

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.
Eighty merchants of London came together in the year 1600 (1)______ the East India Company. They wanted to enter (2)______ business with Indian traders in the fields of textile and spices. They (3)______ inspired by the Portuguese and the Dutch who were (4)______ a flourishing trade in spices and earning huge (5)______.
SubQuestion No : 24

Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

1. getting out
2. carrying on
3. pulling on
4. setting about

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.
Eighty merchants of London came together in the year 1600 (1)______ the East India Company. They wanted to enter (2)______ business with Indian traders in the fields of textile and spices. They (3)______ inspired by the Portuguese and the Dutch who were (4)______ a flourishing trade in spices and earning huge (5)______.
SubQuestion No : 25

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

1. advantages
2. benefits
3. proceeds
4. profits

Correct Answer is: 4

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 18 October-2021 Shift-1 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The weather report ______ the fishermen not to go fishing the next day.

1. announced
2. insisted
3. requested
4. advised

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.2 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’.
We had not explored even a tiny fraction of space even after years of space research.

1. are not
2. No substitution required
3. could not
4. have not

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ACQUIRE

1. Gain
2. Collect
3. Disperse
4. Earn

Correct Answer is: 3

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’.
The tournament have been cancel.

1. No substitution required
2. has been cancel
3. have been cancelled
4. has been cancelled

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.5 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At beck and call

1. Try to convince others about something
2. Ready to do everything for someone
3. Signal someone to approach
4. Gain an advantage over someone

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.6 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Make better

1. Increase
2. Delete
3. Improve
4. Change

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.7 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
It is one of the best books whom I have ever read.

1. It is one of the
2. best books whom
3. No error
4. I have ever read

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Twenty people were buried alive when the building ______.

1. subsided
2. damaged
3. collapsed
4. shook

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear fruit

1. Be creative
2. Put in hard work
3. Produce positive results
4. Accept the truth

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 
Her later short stories are vastly superior than her earlier ones.

1. superior over
2. superior from
3. superior to
4. superior against

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AMPLE

1. Sufficient
2. Narrow
3. Short
4. Meager

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Precede
2. Persuade
3. Possess
4. Persuit

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.13 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I wonder if the postman ______ today.

1. will have come
2. will come
3. come
4. was coming

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.14 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Each team were wearing a different coloured dress.

1. wearing a
2. different coloured dress
3. Each team were
4. No error

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My brother took us ______ a ride in the nature reserve.

1. to
2. in
3. for
4. at

Correct Answer is: 3

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CONCISE

1. Edited
2. Modified
3. Lengthy
4. Brief

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.17 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Cube
2. Cubicle
3. Crust
4. Crystle

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.18 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EXCITED

1. Thrilled
2. Busy
3. Active
4. Bored

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.19 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
The cry of an owl

1. Squawk
2. Hoot
3. Moo
4. Coo

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Every morning a shrill noise wake me up.

1. No error
2. wake me up
3. a shrill noise
4. Every morning

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. 
The train came out of the jungle and passed fields of sugarcane and villages of mud huts. Children (1)______ and waved to the train, though (2) ______ was no one in it except Suraj, the guard and the (3) ______ driver. Suraj waved back. Usually he (4) ______ in a field, waving; today, he was (5) ______ on a train.
SubQuestion No : 21

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

1. shouted
2. shout
3. shouts
4. shouting

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. 
The train came out of the jungle and passed fields of sugarcane and villages of mud huts. Children (1)______ and waved to the train, though (2) ______ was no one in it except Suraj, the guard and the (3) ______ driver. Suraj waved back. Usually he (4) ______ in a field, waving; today, he was (5) ______ on a train.
SubQuestion No : 22

Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

1. that
2. there
3. this
4. here

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. 
The train came out of the jungle and passed fields of sugarcane and villages of mud huts. Children (1)______ and waved to the train, though (2) ______ was no one in it except Suraj, the guard and the (3) ______ driver. Suraj waved back. Usually he (4) ______ in a field, waving; today, he was (5) ______ on a train.
SubQuestion No : 23

Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

1. pump
2. engine
3. car
4. motor

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. 
The train came out of the jungle and passed fields of sugarcane and villages of mud huts. Children (1)______ and waved to the train, though (2) ______ was no one in it except Suraj, the guard and the (3) ______ driver. Suraj waved back. Usually he (4) ______ in a field, waving; today, he was (5) ______ on a train.
SubQuestion No : 24

Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

1. are
2. is
3. was
4. were

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. 
The train came out of the jungle and passed fields of sugarcane and villages of mud huts. Children (1)______ and waved to the train, though (2) ______ was no one in it except Suraj, the guard and the (3) ______ driver. Suraj waved back. Usually he (4) ______ in a field, waving; today, he was (5) ______ on a train.
SubQuestion No : 25

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

1. definitely
2. absolutely
3. actually
4. frequently

Correct Answer is: 3

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 14 October-2021 Shift-3 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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Q.1 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A system of government in which power is held by the people

1. Bureaucracy
2. Autocracy
3. Democracy
4. Monarchy

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Adress
2. Evacuate
3. Advertisement
4. Apartment

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
RECEIVE

1. Obtain
2. Give
3. Follow
4. Abandon

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.4 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Professor
2. Confesion
3. Possible
4. Intelligent

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.5 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Restaurants are ______ to new ways of attracting customers these days.

1. displaying
2. existing
3. living
4. adapting

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.6 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.’
These days Iate lots of fruits and green vegetables to boost my immunity.

1. eating
2. No substitution required
3. eat
4. eaten

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.7 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The baby were not able to eat anything due to stomach ache.

1. to eat
2. due to
3. The baby were
4. not able

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.8 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
See eye to eye

1. Disturb
2. Agree
3. Quarrel
4. Smile

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.9 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’.
We received all the health updates but were not sure whether its accurateness.

1. about they are accurate
2. whether how they were accurate
3. about their accuracy
4. No substitution required 

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.10 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
You have to submit a copy of ______ school leaving certificate.

1. hers
2. yours
3. theirs
4. your

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
TREMENDOUS

1. Minute
2. Fortunate
3. Huge
4. Eligible

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.12 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. 
In spite of my best efforts I could not concentrated on my studies.

1. In spite of
2. my best efforts
3. could not concentrated
4. on my studies

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.13 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 always stays at a hotel which is near my work place.

1. am always stayed
2. am always stay
3. No substitution required
4. always stay

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 
REGULAR

1. Agreeable
2. Usual
3. Recent
4. Fake

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.15 Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 
Drawings or writing scribbled on walls in public places

1. Sketches
2. Graffiti
3. Posters
4. Hoardings

Correct Answer is: 2

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be over the moon

1. Very unhappy at an incident
2. Willing to take on a task
3. Very pleased about something
4. Unable to perform well

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.17 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
You studied mathematics in Class X, ______ you?

1. haven’t
2. hadn’t
3. aren’t
4. didn’t

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.18 Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. 
The young businessman’s life was saved when he is pull out from his burning car by passers-by.

1. he is pull out
2. by passers-by
3. from his burning car
4. was saved

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.19 Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
These days you get very good ______ if you buy consumer goods online.

1. objects
2. deals
3. spaces
4. covers

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. 
PROMINENT

1. Inconspicuous
2. Dangerous
3. Crazy
4. Evident

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.
Delhi recorded a spell of light rain (1)______ Friday evening with humidity levels remaining on the higher side throughout (2)______ day. The IMD has forecast moderate rain on Saturday but some areas (3)______ to get heavy rain. An official also said that the next seven days are (4)______ to see good rain. The municipal corporation has been advised to remain prepared for water logging in (5)______ areas of the city.
SubQuestion No : 21

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.

1. in
2. at
3. on
4. for

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.
Delhi recorded a spell of light rain (1)______ Friday evening with humidity levels remaining on the higher side throughout (2)______ day. The IMD has forecast moderate rain on Saturday but some areas (3)______ to get heavy rain. An official also said that the next seven days are (4)______ to see good rain. The municipal corporation has been advised to remain prepared for water logging in (5)______ areas of the city.
SubQuestion No : 22

Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

1. every
2. any
3. the
4. a

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.
Delhi recorded a spell of light rain (1)______ Friday evening with humidity levels remaining on the higher side throughout (2)______ day. The IMD has forecast moderate rain on Saturday but some areas (3)______ to get heavy rain. An official also said that the next seven days are (4)______ to see good rain. The municipal corporation has been advised to remain prepared for water logging in (5)______ areas of the city.
SubQuestion No : 23

Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

1. expecting
2. has expected
3. are expected
4. expects

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.
Delhi recorded a spell of light rain (1)______ Friday evening with humidity levels remaining on the higher side throughout (2)______ day. The IMD has forecast moderate rain on Saturday but some areas (3)______ to get heavy rain. An official also said that the next seven days are (4)______ to see good rain. The municipal corporation has been advised to remain prepared for water logging in (5)______ areas of the city.
SubQuestion No : 24

Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

1. likelihood
2. liked
3. likely
4. like

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.
Delhi recorded a spell of light rain (1)______ Friday evening with humidity levels remaining on the higher side throughout (2)______ day. The IMD has forecast moderate rain on Saturday but some areas (3)______ to get heavy rain. An official also said that the next seven days are (4)______ to see good rain. The municipal corporation has been advised to remain prepared for water logging in (5)______ areas of the city.
SubQuestion No : 25

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

1. middle
2. high rise
3. low lying
4. uplifted

Correct Answer is: 3

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