SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 27 October-2021 Shift-2 ::GENERAL ENGLISH::

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SSC MTS 2020 EXAM PAPER : Held on 27 October-2021 Shift-2

::GENERAL ENGLISH::

Q.1 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Something that can be carried easily

1. Mobile
2. Potable
3. Briefcase
4. Portable

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.2 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
My father made me to do the French grammar exercise again and again.

1. No error
2. the French grammar exercise
3. My father made me to do
4. again and again

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.3 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
It was her who represented our school in the interschool debate competition.

1. in the interschool debate competition
2. No error
3. It was her
4. who represented our school

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
JUICY

1. Oily
2. Dewy
3. Watery
4. Dry

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
My uncle and his family may come late last night, but I am not sure.

1. would come
2. might have come
3. should come
4. might come

Correct Answer is: 2

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 substitutionrequired’.
Everybody respecting her because she is so sincere.

1. is respecting
2. No substitution required
3. respect
4. respects

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To go nuts

1. To look for nuts
2. To become crazy
3. To become nervous
4. To feel very hungry

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.8 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.’
In earlier times, there were many who thought that the earth were flat rather than round.

1. No substitution required
2. has
3. will be
4. was

Correct Answer is: 4

Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
STIFF

1. Strong
2. Tender
3. Rigid
4. Tight

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Nobody in the village was prepared ______ the tragic news.

1. to
2. with
3. for
4. of

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He was ______ injured, but recovered very soon.

1. simply
2. seriously
3. hardly
4. directly

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.12 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
BREEZY

1. Dusty
2. Humid
3. Airy
4. Noisy

Correct Answer is: 3

Q.13 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To be on a roll

1. To be experiencing a successful period
2. To be experiencing setbacks
3. To be feeling extremely unhappy
4. To be moving from place to place

Correct Answer is: --

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

1. Boastful
2. Dull
3. Humble
4. Modest

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.15 Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
A person's entire collection of clothes

1. Dowry
2. Closet
3. Attire
4. Wardrobe

Correct Answer is: 4

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Q.16 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Fullfil
2. Futile
3. Fuse
4. Furl

Correct Answer is: 1

Q.17 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Everyone without ______ voted for a holiday.

1. omission
2. acceptance
3. exception
4. impression

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.18 Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Your essay is good excepting for the spelling.

1. Your essay is good
2. excepting for
3. No error
4. the spelling

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ repeated warnings, he still comes late.

1. In spite of
2. Even though
3. In case of
4. In order to

Correct Answer is: 2

Q.20 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

1. Divine
2. Devote
3. Dive
4. Devide

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.
We set sail the very next day, and cruised from island to island in the fine weather. (1)______ we landed we found a crowd of merchants and clients eager (2)______ business with us. At last we came to (3)______ peaceful island, with no sign of human (4)______. It was a lovely place, with green trees, brightly (5)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed around and found a pleasant spot to eat the lunch that I had brought with me.
SubQuestion No : 21

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

1. Wherever
2. Whatever
3. However
4. Somewhere

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.
We set sail the very next day, and cruised from island to island in the fine weather. (1)______ we landed we found a crowd of merchants and clients eager (2)______ business with us. At last we came to (3)______ peaceful island, with no sign of human (4)______. It was a lovely place, with green trees, brightly (5)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed around and found a pleasant spot to eat the lunch that I had brought with me.
SubQuestion No : 22

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

1. do
2. to do
3. doing
4. to doing

Correct Answer is: 2

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.
We set sail the very next day, and cruised from island to island in the fine weather. (1)______ we landed we found a crowd of merchants and clients eager (2)______ business with us. At last we came to (3)______ peaceful island, with no sign of human (4)______. It was a lovely place, with green trees, brightly (5)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed around and found a pleasant spot to eat the lunch that I had brought with me.
SubQuestion No : 23

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

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

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.
We set sail the very next day, and cruised from island to island in the fine weather. (1)______ we landed we found a crowd of merchants and clients eager (2)______ business with us. At last we came to (3)______ peaceful island, with no sign of human (4)______. It was a lovely place, with green trees, brightly (5)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed around and found a pleasant spot to eat the lunch that I had brought with me.
SubQuestion No : 24

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

1. inhabitants
2. people
3. persons
4. individuals

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.
We set sail the very next day, and cruised from island to island in the fine weather. (1)______ we landed we found a crowd of merchants and clients eager (2)______ business with us. At last we came to (3)______ peaceful island, with no sign of human (4)______. It was a lovely place, with green trees, brightly (5)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed around and found a pleasant spot to eat the lunch that I had brought with me.
SubQuestion No : 25

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

1. colours
2. colour
3. colouring
4. coloured

Correct Answer is: 4