SSC MTS 2019 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Jovial

Accepted Answer

Jovial means cheerful and friendly. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'Gloomy', which means sad or depressed.

Question 2

Comprehension:(Que No. 69 - 73)Directions: 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.The Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) has seen a 6% drop (1)____ passenger density after the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) reduced (2)____ bus fares recently. The drop, though small, is enough to set the (3)____ bells ringing. TMT plies nearly 300 buses and is already facing (4)____ in managing regular schedules. The ticket cost cut by BEST (5)____ TMT routes that overlap that of the BEST.Question:Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'drop in' is the correct idiomatic expression to indicate a decrease in something. 'Drop of' or 'drop from' are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I congratulated him ______ his promotion.

Accepted Answer

The verb 'congratulate' is always followed by the preposition 'on' when referring to the reason for the congratulation. So, 'congratulated him on his promotion' is correct.

Question 4

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Pull up your socks

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'pull up your socks' means to make a greater effort or improve one's performance. Therefore, 'To put in extra effort' is the correct meaning.

Question 5

Comprehension:(Que No. 71 - 75)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. Sanitation refers to public health conditions (1)______ to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal (2)______ human waste and sewage. (3)______ human contact with faeces is part of sanitation. Sanitation system (4)______ to protect human health by providing a clean environment (5) _____ will stop the transmission of disease.Question:Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

The word 'related' correctly forms the phrase 'conditions related to', indicating a connection between public health conditions and clean drinking water.

Question 6

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Demolish

Accepted Answer

To 'demolish' means to pull down or destroy. 'Dismantle' means to take apart, which is the closest synonym, implying destruction or breaking down.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank.He ______ done it.

Accepted Answer

The correct structure for a past modal verb expressing regret or criticism is 'should have + past participle'. 'Shouldn't have' is the negative form, fitting the context.

Question 8

Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.A person pretending to be somebody he isn't

Accepted Answer

A hypocrite is a person who pretends to have moral standards or beliefs to appear better than they are, fitting the description perfectly.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.Something which leads to death

Accepted Answer

The word 'fatal' directly means causing death. It is the most appropriate term for something that leads to death among the given options.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Former

Accepted Answer

The word 'Former' refers to something that existed or happened in the past. 'Previous' has the same meaning, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Go-getter

Accepted Answer

A 'go-getter' is an energetic and ambitious person who is determined to achieve success. Therefore, 'A real achiever' is the most appropriate meaning.

Question 12

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Either of the two books will met my requirement.

Accepted Answer

After a modal verb like 'will', the base form of the verb (V1) must be used. Therefore, 'met' should be 'meet'.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.We cannot quote a price ______ we are allowed to examine the sample.

Accepted Answer

'Unless' means 'if not' and correctly establishes the condition for quoting a price. The price cannot be quoted if examination is not allowed.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Impartial

Accepted Answer

The word 'Impartial' means treating all rivals or disputants equally. Its direct opposite is 'Biased', meaning showing prejudice for or against something.

Question 15

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Sterling is only twenty-four but have achieved so much in his professional football career.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Sterling' is singular, so the verb should be 'has achieved' instead of 'have achieved' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.TRANQUIL

Accepted Answer

The word 'tranquil' means calm or peaceful. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'stormy', which implies disturbance or turbulence.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.It is quite tough to ______ which candidate will win the presidential elections.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies foretelling a future event. 'Predict' means to say or estimate that a specified thing will happen in the future, which fits the context perfectly.

Question 18

Direction: Choose the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Genuine' is correctly spelled as G-E-N-U-I-N-E. It means truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The wonderful performance of the maestro left the audience ______.

Accepted Answer

The word 'wonderful' indicates a positive impact. 'Entranced' means to fill with wonder and delight, fitting the context of a maestro's performance.

Question 20

Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.The art of creating and arranging dances

Accepted Answer

Choreography is the art of designing and arranging sequences of movements for dances. The other options refer to different fields of study or art forms.