SSC MTS 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.It is one of the best books whom I have ever read.

Accepted Answer

The relative pronoun 'whom' is used for people. For things like 'books', 'which' or 'that' should be used. So, 'whom' is incorrect.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I hope your parents______ soon.

Accepted Answer

After 'hope', the simple present tense or 'will/shall' + base verb is used for future events. 'Recover' is the correct base form here.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The task has been _______ to the juniors.

Accepted Answer

The word 'assigned' correctly conveys that the task was given to the juniors for them to perform, fitting the context of delegating work.

Question 4

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Though the schools have reopened, children are not go to school and are having online lessons.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'are not go' is incorrect. In present continuous tense, 'are' must be followed by the '-ing' form of the verb. It should be 'are not going'.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.END

Accepted Answer

The word 'END' means to finish or conclude. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'Start', which means to begin.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.IMPLORE

Accepted Answer

Implore means to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. 'Plead' is the closest synonym, meaning to make an emotional appeal.

Question 7

Direction: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Though they worked day and night to build the highway before the deadline they could not completed it.

Accepted Answer

After a modal verb like 'could', the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to') must be used. So, 'completed' should be 'complete'.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.STUNNING

Accepted Answer

Stunning means extremely impressive or attractive. The direct opposite, or antonym, is unattractive, meaning not pleasing or appealing to look at.

Question 9

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Lasting for only a short time

Accepted Answer

The word 'Transient' means lasting for only a short time. It perfectly matches the given phrase.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.Make better

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Make better' directly means to enhance or bring to a more desirable state. 'Improve' is the most accurate synonym for this action among the given options.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.SLY

Accepted Answer

The word 'sly' means cunning or deceitful. The most appropriate antonym is 'honest', which means truthful and sincere.

Question 12

In a certain code language, C is coded as 3 and DAM is coded as 6. What will be the code for HENCE in the same language?

Accepted Answer

The code is the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters. C=3. DAM = 4+1+13 = 18, but coded as 6 (18/3 letters). HENCE = 8+5+14+3+5 = 35. Divide by 5 letters = 7.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.ANTIQUE

Accepted Answer

The word 'Antique' refers to something old or from the past. 'Ancient' means belonging to the distant past, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 14

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.She _______ a lot about her health problems.

Accepted Answer

The word 'worries' correctly completes the sentence, indicating her state of mind regarding her health. It implies a feeling of anxiety or unease.

Question 15

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman, is leading the anti-race cause in the US.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'the anti-race cause'. It should be 'an anti-race cause' or 'the anti-racism cause' depending on context. 'Anti-race' is not a standard phrase.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.Vidushi liked the cake so much that she ______.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'polished it off' means to finish eating something completely. This fits the context of Vidushi liking the cake very much.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.At beck and call

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'at beck and call' means to be completely under someone's command, ready to obey instantly. Option 4 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.By the same token

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'by the same token' means 'in the same way' or 'for the same reason'. It indicates that what is being said is equally true or applicable.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Turn a deaf ear

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Turn a deaf ear' means to deliberately ignore someone or something, refusing to listen or pay attention to what is being said.

Question 20

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.Smitha was offered the job although having no qualifications.

Accepted Answer

The word 'although' is a conjunction and should be followed by a clause (subject + verb). Here, 'having' is a gerund. The correct phrase should be 'despite having' or 'although she had'.