SSC MTS 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.UNUSUAL

Accepted Answer

The word 'UNUSUAL' means not common or ordinary. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'Commonplace', which means ordinary or normal.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The______ to have multiple plasma banks is a praise-worthy one.

Accepted Answer

The sentence requires a noun that means 'a new plan or process to achieve something'. 'Initiative' fits this meaning perfectly, referring to the act of taking the first step.

Question 3

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.To prevent or alter a result or course of events

Accepted Answer

The word 'intervene' means to come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. This perfectly matches the given phrase.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CONCISE

Accepted Answer

The word 'concise' means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief. Therefore, 'Brief' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 5

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.117, 98, 80, ?, 47, 32

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern where the difference between consecutive numbers decreases by 2 each time: 19, 18, 17, 16, 15. So, 80 - 17 = 63.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.EFFICIENT

Accepted Answer

Efficient means performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. The antonym is idle, meaning not active or in use.

Question 7

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.The flood situation in the eastern region of the country remain grim for the fifth day today.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'situation' is singular, so the verb should be 'remains' instead of 'remain' to ensure subject-verb agreement. This corrects the grammatical error.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.The point at which the earth and the sky appear to meet

Accepted Answer

The horizon is the apparent line that separates Earth from the sky. It's where they seem to meet, making it the correct answer.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.TRANSPARENT

Accepted Answer

The word 'transparent' means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. 'Clear' has the same meaning, making it the correct synonym.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate word to fill In the blank.The Singapore government has deported ten Indian students for______ the government rules.

Accepted Answer

The word 'violating' correctly completes the sentence, meaning to break or fail to comply with a rule or law, which leads to deportation.

Question 11

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.If you could wait for just half an hour you will certain be able to meet her.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'you will certain'. It should be 'you will certainly' because an adverb is required to modify the verb phrase 'be able to'.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My brother took us _______ a ride in the nature reserve.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'took us for a ride' is a common idiom meaning to take someone on an excursion or trip. 'For' is the correct preposition here.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To get on the nerves

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to get on the nerves' means to annoy or irritate someone. Option 1 directly matches this meaning.

Question 14

Select the figure which will come next in the following series.

Accepted Answer

Observe the movement of the shaded triangle and the dot. The triangle rotates 90 degrees clockwise, and the dot moves one position clockwise in each step. Following this pattern, option 2 is correct.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.Close to one’s heart

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Close to one's heart' means something or someone that is very dear and important to a person. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.BLAME

Accepted Answer

The word 'Blame' means to assign responsibility for a fault. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'Praise', which means to express approval or admiration.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.There ________ a big park in front of our house.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'a big park' is singular, so the singular verb 'is' must be used to maintain subject-verb agreement. The sentence describes a present fact.

Question 18

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.______ he was feeling sick, he ate all the food.

Accepted Answer

The sentence expresses a contrast between feeling sick and eating all the food. 'Although' correctly introduces this contrasting idea, indicating an unexpected outcome.

Question 19

Direction: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.According to a recent survey, around 60% of children under the age of 5 years has been immunised.

Accepted Answer

The subject '60% of children' is plural, so the verb should be 'have been immunised' instead of 'has been immunised' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I wonder if the postman _____ today.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'I wonder if' indicates uncertainty about a future event. Therefore, the simple future tense 'will come' is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.