SSC MTS 2017 PYQs

Question 1

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.There was onceP: a poor man who earnedQ: himself and his familyR: just a bare living for

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'There was once'. 'P: a poor man who earned' logically follows. Then 'R: just a bare living for' completes the action, and 'Q: himself and his family' specifies for whom.

Question 2

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.The first fourP: for the developmentQ: of the brainR: years are crucial

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'The first four' and ends with 'years are crucial'. Placing R ('years are crucial') after 'The first four' forms a coherent subject-verb phrase. Then, 'for the development' (P) and 'of the brain' (Q) logically complete the sentence.

Question 3

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.The opinionP: opinion of manyQ: great must be theR: that makes a book

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'The opinion'. R ('that makes a book') logically follows, describing the opinion. Q ('great must be the') then describes the quality of this opinion, leading to P ('opinion of many').

Question 4

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.Good booksP: man in variousQ: have always helpedR: spheres of life

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'Good books'. 'have always helped' (Q) follows as the verb. Then 'man in various' (P) and finally 'spheres of life' (R) completes the sentence.

Question 5

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.Real happinessP: in materialQ: possessions aloneR: does not lie

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'Real happiness'. The correct sequence is 'does not lie' (R), followed by 'in material' (P), and then 'possessions alone' (Q), forming a grammatically correct sentence.

Question 6

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.One shouldP: think calmlyQ: and clearlyR: learn how to

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'One should'. 'learn how to' (R) logically follows, then 'think calmly' (P), and finally 'and clearly' (Q). This forms a coherent sentence.

Question 7

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.Politeness isP: possessed by onlyQ: one nation or raceR: not a quality

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'Politeness is'. 'R' completes this as 'not a quality'. Then 'P' follows with 'possessed by only' and 'Q' finishes it with 'one nation or race'.

Question 8

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.Street theatreP: a well establishedQ: in India isR: ancient art form

Accepted Answer

The correct order forms the sentence: 'Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form.' Q starts with 'in India is', followed by P 'a well established', and R 'ancient art form'.

Question 9

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.We areP: as we are aliveQ: always under theR: stress as long

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'We are'. 'always under the' (Q) logically follows. Then 'stress as long' (R) completes the phrase, and 'as we are alive' (P) concludes the sentence, forming 'We are always under the stress as long as we are alive'.

Question 10

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.There is aP: in doing one’s workQ: honestly and efﬁcientlyR: sense of joy

Accepted Answer

The sentence starts with 'There is a'. 'sense of joy' (R) logically follows this. Then 'in doing one’s work' (P) and finally 'honestly and efficiently' (Q) describe how the work is done.

Question 11

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.He drove hisP: slimy road toQ: reach ShimlaR: car through

Accepted Answer

The correct order forms a grammatically sound sentence: 'He drove his car through slimy road to reach Shimla.' This follows the subject-verb-object structure.

Question 12

My father is an ______ person.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Ideal' means perfect or excellent, which fits the context of describing a father positively. The other options do not make sense in this sentence.

Question 13

Mother Teresa was a _____ woman and

Accepted Answer

Mother Teresa is known for her humanitarian work and noble deeds. The most appropriate adjective to describe her in this context is 'Great'.

Question 14

A teacher is the person who ______.

Accepted Answer

A teacher's primary role is to guide and develop students, which is best described by 'shapes'. The other options imply negative or irrelevant actions.

Question 15

of Internet are ___________ for lay

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'unthinkable' fits best, implying that the internet's capabilities were beyond imagination for common people initially. It conveys the vast impact.

Question 16

___________ is everything

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Discipline is everything' is a common proverb emphasizing its importance. The other options do not form a meaningful or recognized proverb.

Question 17

Books are our ________ friends.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Books are our real friends' is a common idiom emphasizing their constant and reliable companionship. 'Real' best fits this sentiment.

Question 18

equipment has given ______ to various

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'given rise to' is an idiom meaning to cause or produce something. Therefore, 'rise' is the correct word to complete the sentence.

Question 19

He is my real _______

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a person of admiration or inspiration. 'Hero' fits this context perfectly, meaning someone admired for courage or noble qualities.

Question 20

Step to change the ______.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Step to change the world' is a common idiom meaning to initiate significant global transformation. Options 1, 2, and 4 do not form a standard idiom.