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

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

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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