SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Inexpensive

Accepted Answer

The word 'inexpensive' means not costing much. The most appropriate antonym is 'dear', which can mean expensive or costly.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I watched him ______.

Accepted Answer

Verbs of perception like 'watch', 'see', 'hear' are followed by a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a present participle (-ing form) to describe an action.

Question 3

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.He did not have few hopes when he contested the election. /No error

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'did not have few hopes' is grammatically incorrect. 'Few' implies 'not many' but in a positive sense. For a negative sense, 'many' or 'much' should be used.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.There is no ______ in the container for the water to ﬂow.

Accepted Answer

The word 'outlet' correctly describes an opening through which water can flow out of a container. It fits the context perfectly.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Harass

Accepted Answer

The word 'Harass' means to subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. 'Molest' is the closest synonym, meaning to annoy or bother someone.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.The teacher was very ______ in his subject.

Accepted Answer

The word 'proficient' means skilled and expert in something, which perfectly describes a teacher's knowledge in their subject. It fits grammatically and semantically.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Her parents always ____ her in her studies.

Accepted Answer

The word 'encouraged' fits best as parents typically provide support and motivation for their child's studies, which is the most positive and appropriate action.

Question 8

Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.A book of names and addresses

Accepted Answer

A 'directory' is specifically a book listing names, addresses, and phone numbers. The other options serve different purposes.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Though I am tall, I feel inferior ______ others.

Accepted Answer

The adjective 'inferior' is always followed by the preposition 'to' when making a comparison. This is a fixed grammatical rule for such comparative adjectives.

Question 10

Comprehension:(Que No. 53 - 57)Direction: 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. Obesity is a condition where the body stores excess fat leading to a considerable 1.____ in the body weight. It is increasing 2.____ a fast pace in our country. It has 3.____ adverse health effects and can even 4.____ to pre-mature death. The basic cause of obesity is 5.____ imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure.Question:Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

Excess fat causes body weight to go up, so 'increase' is the correct noun. 'Raise' is typically used for salary or lifting something.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I ______ blood in the hospital tomorrow

Accepted Answer

The word 'tomorrow' indicates a future action. Therefore, the future simple tense 'will donate' is the most appropriate option to complete the sentence.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.Your answer book will be ______ by a computer.

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate word is 'evaluated' as computers assess answer books. 'Tested' implies the computer itself is being tested, which is incorrect.

Question 13

Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Fertile

Accepted Answer

The word 'Fertile' means capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops. Its direct opposite is 'Barren', meaning unproductive or infertile.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Comic

Accepted Answer

The word 'Comic' relates to comedy, which is amusing or humorous. Its most appropriate antonym is 'Tragic', which relates to tragedy, causing extreme distress or sorrow.

Question 15

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.She wanted telling you who you could approach for your problem. /No error

Accepted Answer

The verb 'want' is typically followed by an infinitive (to + verb), not a gerund (-ing form). So, 'wanted telling' should be 'wanted to tell'.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The origin of ice-cream dates back ___ nearly half a century.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'dates back to' is a standard idiom used to indicate the origin or beginning of something in time. Option 'to' correctly completes this idiom.

Question 17

Comprehension:(Que No. 54 - 58)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.Education makes a person self-reliant. An (1)____ person is well equipped to take important decisions (2)____ life. He is the master of his (3)____ and fortune. On the other hand an illiterate person (4)____ help and guidance at every step. He feels helpless (5)____is at the mercy of others.Question:Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

The passage states education makes a person self-reliant. Therefore, an 'educated' person is best equipped to make decisions, fitting the context perfectly.

Question 18

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.My brother brought a few rice while coming from the market.

Accepted Answer

Rice is an uncountable noun, so 'a few' (used for countable nouns) is incorrect. It should be replaced with 'a little' or 'some'.

Question 19

Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.Killing of pests

Accepted Answer

The word 'Pesticide' is derived from 'pest' and the suffix '-cide', meaning 'to kill'. Therefore, it correctly refers to the killing of pests.

Question 20

Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.One who pretends to be what he is not

Accepted Answer

A hypocrite is a person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs to which their own behavior does not conform, fitting the description perfectly.