SSC MTS 2022 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Most natural diamonds have some type of______.

Accepted Answer

The word 'flaw' means an imperfection or defect, which is common in natural diamonds. The other options do not fit the context.

Question 2

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.Michael nodded andbegun writing athis pad.

Accepted Answer

The past tense of 'begin' is 'began'. The sentence describes a past action, so 'began' is the correct verb form. Also, 'writing on' is appropriate for a pad.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Rational

Accepted Answer

The word 'Rational' means based on reason or logic. Its direct opposite is 'Illogical', meaning lacking sense or clear reason.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My teacher asked me to keep.

Accepted Answer

The word 'quiet' means silent or making little noise, which fits the context of a teacher asking someone to be silent. The other options do not make sense.

Question 5

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.The life history of a person written by himself

Accepted Answer

An autobiography is the life story of a person written by that person themselves. This directly matches the given definition.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Perilous

Accepted Answer

Perilous means full of danger or risk. Therefore, the most appropriate antonym is 'Safe', which means protected from danger or risk.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.He certainly failed toconsolethe new king.

Accepted Answer

The word 'console' means to comfort or soothe. Its antonym would be to disturb or upset. 'Agitate' means to make someone troubled or nervous, which is the direct opposite.

Question 8

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.An unidentified man onan bike dropped forthe box outside the building.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'dropped off' means to leave something somewhere. The original sentence incorrectly uses 'dropped for the box'. Option 1 correctly uses 'dropped off'.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.He claims to be the______kid in the school.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "the ______ kid" requires a superlative adjective to indicate the highest degree among all kids in the school. "Smartest" is the correct superlative form.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Delighted

Accepted Answer

The word 'Delighted' means feeling or showing great pleasure. 'Joyful' means feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness. Thus, 'Joyful' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Maestro

Accepted Answer

A 'Maestro' is a distinguished conductor or composer, or a master in any art. 'Genius' means exceptional intellectual or creative power, fitting the synonym.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Relentless

Accepted Answer

Relentless means persistent and unyielding. Yielding means to give way or surrender, making it the direct opposite.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.It was the last ______ of the puzzle.

Accepted Answer

The sentence refers to a part of a puzzle. 'Piece' (भाग) is the correct homophone that fits this context, meaning a component of a larger whole.

Question 14

Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence.Surely, he now has earned the respect 'mastr'.

Accepted Answer

The word 'mastr' is a misspelling. The correct spelling for the word meaning a person who has complete control or skill is 'master'. Option 4 provides the correct spelling.

Question 15

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A state of perfect balance

Accepted Answer

The term 'Equilibrium' precisely defines a state of perfect balance. This is a direct vocabulary match.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My father ______ home last week.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'last week' indicates a completed action in the past. Therefore, the simple past tense verb 'went' is the most appropriate choice to fill the blank.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To raise a dust

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'to raise a dust' means to create a disturbance, confusion, or commotion. Option 4 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 18

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A book that contains information on various subjects

Accepted Answer

An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work providing information on a wide range of subjects, fitting the description perfectly.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Admirable

Accepted Answer

Admirable means deserving respect or approval. Its direct opposite is blameworthy, meaning deserving of blame or censure.

Question 20

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A collection of selected writings of various authors

Accepted Answer

An 'anthology' is a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. This perfectly matches the description given in the question.