SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Every story in this collection is unique, inspirational, and _____.

Accepted Answer

The stories are unique and inspirational, so 'relatable' fits best, meaning they connect with the reader's experiences. The other options do not align with the positive context.

Question 2

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select No error’.The Gryffindors trooped back up / to the castle, none of them talking; / it have been another long day.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'it' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' instead of 'have'. The correct phrase is 'it has been'.

Question 3

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'Supplementary'. It refers to something added to complete or enhance something else.

Question 4

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it . If there is no error, choose 'No error'.Participants in our studies reviewed these online dating profiles.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is grammatically correct. 'Participants' is plural, and 'reviewed' is the past tense verb, agreeing with the subject. All parts are correctly structured.

Question 5

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Devika is the most _______ of them all and has managed to do well in her profession.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies success in a profession, which is best attributed to intelligence. 'Intelligent' fits the positive context of doing well.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.By her ______ manner, she made herself liked by everyone who meets her.

Accepted Answer

The word 'winsome' means attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way, which perfectly fits the context of making oneself liked by everyone. It describes a charming and pleasing manner.

Question 7

Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.In a nutshell

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'in a nutshell' means to express something very briefly and concisely. Option 4 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 8

The statement below has been given with bracketed text. Select the option with correct idiom for the bracketed text.His mother and I (share the same opinion) about his decision to drop out of college.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'see eye to eye' means to agree with someone or share the same opinion. This perfectly fits the context of sharing the same opinion about a decision.

Question 9

Direction:Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.It isobligatoryfor all employees to wear protective clothing.

Accepted Answer

The word 'obligatory' means required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory. 'Essential' means absolutely necessary or important. Thus, 'essential' is the closest synonym.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A valet is a personal attendant, often serving a hotel guest or a person of rank. 'Butler' is the closest synonym, referring to a chief male servant.

Question 11

Directions: From the four alternatives given below, choose the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases.Call a spade a spade.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'call a spade a spade' means to speak frankly and directly, without euphemisms or sugarcoating. Option 4 correctly reflects this meaning.

Question 12

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error’.Adding aloe vera gel will prevent the hand sanitizer of drying out your skin.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'prevent' in this context is 'from', not 'of'. So, it should be 'prevent the hand sanitizer from drying out'.

Question 13

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.Now its referring to the same/ big lug who met his fate/ thanks to David's slingshot.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'its'. It should be 'it's' (it is) because 'its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.Persons who are unfairly blamed for something that others have done

Accepted Answer

A 'scapegoat' is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

Question 15

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.One who loves mankind

Accepted Answer

A philanthropist is someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; literally, 'lover of mankind'.

Question 16

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.In the fast lane

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'in the fast lane' refers to a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and often risk. Option 2 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The government should take steps to ______ pollution.

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate word to fill the blank is 'control' as it means to manage or limit something, which is suitable for pollution.

Question 18

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.My forefinger is still _______ where I caught it in the door this morning.

Accepted Answer

When a finger gets caught in a door, it typically results in a bruise, which is a discoloration of the skin from impact. 'Bruised' is the most accurate term.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Viscous

Accepted Answer

Viscous means thick and sticky. Therefore, its most appropriate antonym is 'watery', which means thin and flowing like water.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Mr. Sharma opened the door of the stove to _____.

Accepted Answer

To 'peek' means to look quickly or secretly, which fits the action of opening a stove door to check inside. The other options are semantically incorrect.