SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Directions: Select the synonym of the given word.AFFINITY

Accepted Answer

Affinity means a natural liking or understanding for someone or something. Empathy, meaning the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is the closest synonym.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.In the twentieth century, many (radical) intellectuals embraced the mass media.

Accepted Answer

The word 'radical' means advocating for thorough or complete political or social change. 'Fanatical' means filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, often for a cause, making it the closest synonym.

Question 3

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.Explicit

Accepted Answer

Explicit means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Specific means clearly defined or identified. Thus, Specific is the closest synonym.

Question 4

Choose a suitable article for the blank.The wounded person is not speaking __________ word.

Accepted Answer

The indefinite article 'a' is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound, like 'word'. It implies 'not even a single word'.

Question 5

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Sujata and Kavita were sent to buy groceries for their neighborhood shop.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition should be 'from' instead of 'for'. They were sent to buy groceries from the neighborhood shop, not for it.

Question 6

Given below is a sentence with the underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.They might be very rich, but it wouldn't hurt them to show a littlehumility.

Accepted Answer

Humility means the quality of being humble. The opposite of humility is pride, which means a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements.

Question 7

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.A person who leaves his native country to settle in another

Accepted Answer

An 'emigrant' is a person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another. This perfectly matches the given description.

Question 8

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The mother monkey picked up her baby and climbed up the tree to ______.

Accepted Answer

Monkeys climb trees to protect themselves and their young from danger. Therefore, 'safety' is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.

Question 9

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Shapes that are impossible to make of machining can be printed.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the preposition 'of'. The correct preposition to use with 'make' in this context is 'by', indicating the method or agent. So, it should be 'to make by machining'.

Question 10

Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A person who is indifferent to the pains and pleasures of life.

Accepted Answer

A 'Stoic' is someone who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining. This perfectly matches the description of indifference to life's pains and pleasures.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option fo fill in the blank.Police used ______ evidence to convict a victim who was innocent.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies the victim was innocent but convicted, meaning the evidence was false. 'Fabricated' means invented or concocted, fitting this context perfectly.

Question 12

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.A house of shelter for a dog

Accepted Answer

A 'kennel' is specifically designed as a shelter for a dog. The other options refer to shelters for different animals or purposes.

Question 13

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling for the word meaning a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization is 'Epiphany'.

Question 14

Select the antonym of the given word.TRANSPARENT

Accepted Answer

The word 'transparent' means allowing light to pass through completely. Its antonym is 'opaque', meaning not allowing light to pass through.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Withdraw

Accepted Answer

The word 'Withdraw' means to pull back or retreat. Among the given options, 'Retreat' is the most appropriate synonym as it also means to move back or retire.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.A plan of stating what is to be done and when

Accepted Answer

A 'schedule' is a plan detailing tasks and their timings. This perfectly matches the given description of what is to be done and when.

Question 17

Directions: Select the synonym of the given word.CUMBERSOME

Accepted Answer

The word 'cumbersome' means large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or handle. 'Heavy' is the closest synonym.

Question 18

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error’.Restoring soil health would help at mitigate the effects of climate change.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'help' when followed by an infinitive is 'to', not 'at'. So, it should be 'help to mitigate'.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more (tactful) and diplomatic in my meanderings.

Accepted Answer

Tactful means showing sensitivity and discretion. The most appropriate antonym is 'ungracious,' meaning impolite or lacking grace, directly opposing the sense of tact.

Question 20

Select the synonym of the given word.CHARACTER

Accepted Answer

The word 'character' refers to the distinctive qualities or traits that make up an individual. 'Trait' is the closest synonym, meaning a distinguishing quality or characteristic.