SSC MTS 2021 PYQs

Question 1

Direction: Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.Penguins have very shorter wings.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'very shorter'. 'Shorter' is a comparative adjective. It should be 'very short' (positive degree) or 'much shorter' (comparative degree).

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Drop in

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'drop in' means to pay a casual or unannounced visit to someone. Option 4 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 3

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Using high-sounding words but with little meaning

Accepted Answer

The phrase describes using pompous language with little substance. 'Bombastic' perfectly captures this meaning, referring to high-sounding but empty words.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CRUCIAL

Accepted Answer

The word 'crucial' means extremely important or essential. 'Vital' shares this meaning, making it the most appropriate synonym.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Her later short stories are vastlysuperior thanher earlier ones.

Accepted Answer

The word 'superior' is a comparative adjective that always takes the preposition 'to' after it, not 'than'. Therefore, 'superior to' is the correct usage.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.NARROW

Accepted Answer

The word 'NARROW' means limited in width. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'WIDE', which means broad or extensive in width.

Question 7

Select the option that represents the number which is related to the fourth number in the same way as the first number is related to the second number.28 : 145 :: ? : 100

Accepted Answer

The pattern is to multiply the first number by 5 and add 5 to get the second number. So, (19 × 5) + 5 = 95 + 5 = 100.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.I visit my grandparents _______.

Accepted Answer

The word 'regularly' best fits the context, implying visits at consistent intervals. The other options do not convey this meaning appropriately.

Question 9

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Certain to happen

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'certain to happen' directly translates to 'inevitable'. This is a straightforward vocabulary question testing word meaning.

Question 10

The given sentence contains a grammatical error. Identify the segment that contains the error.Sumanth is going to school by the school bus every day.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'every day' indicates a habitual action, requiring the simple present tense. Therefore, 'is going' should be 'goes'.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.CONTENTED

Accepted Answer

The word 'contented' means satisfied or pleased. Its direct opposite, or antonym, is 'dissatisfied', meaning not content or unhappy.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.RENOWNED

Accepted Answer

Renowned means famous or well-known. The most appropriate antonym is 'Obscure', meaning not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Question 13

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.We do hope you are enjoy this online course in art and craft.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'you are enjoy' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'you are enjoying' (present continuous tense) or 'you enjoy' (simple present tense) to be correct.

Question 14

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following pattern.56789115206?502719

Accepted Answer

The pattern is (first digit + last digit) * middle digit. For 567, (5+7)*6 = 72. For 891, (8+1)*9 = 81. For 520, (5+0)*2 = 10. For 6?5, (6+5)*? = 66. So, ? = 6. For 027, (0+7)*2 = 14. For 19, (1+9)*? = 10. The question asks for the number that replaces '?' in 6?5. The correct number is 333, as it is the only option that fits the pattern (6+5)*3 = 33.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.A person who pretends to be someone else to deceive others

Accepted Answer

An 'imposter' is specifically someone who pretends to be another person to deceive. The other options do not fit this definition.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blankYou _____ told me that you are planning to take up a course in photography and now you are denying it.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'You' as the subject, requiring the reflexive pronoun 'yourself' to refer back to the subject. This ensures grammatical correctness and logical flow.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate word that means the same as the group of words given.The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Accepted Answer

Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. This directly matches the given phrase.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.GLITTERING

Accepted Answer

Glittering means shining brightly with flashes of light. The most appropriate antonym is 'Dull', meaning lacking brightness or luster.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.RABID

Accepted Answer

Rabid means having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical enthusiasm. Therefore, 'Extreme' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.During the monsoons it is ________to boost one’s immunity with a proper diet and regular exercise.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a positive action for health. 'Advisable' fits perfectly, meaning recommended or sensible, aligning with boosting immunity.