SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Multi-client messaging systems make it easier to keep in______

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'keep in touch' means to maintain communication. Multi-client messaging systems facilitate this, making 'touch' the correct word to complete the phrase.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.He decided toleave very quickly the hotel.

Accepted Answer

Adverbs of manner like 'quickly' usually come after the verb or after the object if there is one. So, 'leave the hotel quickly' is the correct structure.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.All attempts to _______ our late leader have failed. People still love him and cherish his memory.

Accepted Answer

The context implies attempts to speak ill of or discredit the leader. 'Defame' means to harm someone's reputation, which perfectly fits the sentence's meaning.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Paradise

Accepted Answer

Paradise means a place of extreme beauty, delight, or happiness. Bliss means perfect happiness or joy. Thus, Bliss is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 5

DIRECTION - Find the mis-spelt word:

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling is 'Sergeant', which refers to a non-commissioned officer. The other words (Oriental, Zodiac, Prevailing) are spelled correctly.

Question 6

Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.Make sure that you alwayschallengeyourself.

Accepted Answer

The word 'challenge' in this context means to question or test one's abilities. Therefore, 'Question' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 7

Select the appropriate synonym for the underlined word.My parents have beenlyingto me since I was a kid.

Accepted Answer

The word 'lying' means to tell an untruth. 'Misleading' means to give false information, which is the closest synonym.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank._______ in Nagpur, we are unwilling to move to another city.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes an action (living in Nagpur) that started in the past and continues into the present, leading to a current state (unwillingness to move). The present perfect continuous tense is appropriate for this.

Question 9

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.In clinics, you may have noticed sales representatives waiting with doctors.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the preposition 'with'. Sales representatives wait 'for' the doctors to meet them, not 'with' them. Replace 'with' with 'for'.

Question 10

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Many fish swimming together

Accepted Answer

A 'shoal' is the specific collective noun for a large group of fish swimming together. This is a direct vocabulary recall question.

Question 11

Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling among the given options is 'RHYTHM'. The other words 'SIEZE', 'RECOMEND', and 'FLOWWER' are misspelled.

Question 12

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.Those who aretravelling today by train may have delayedin reaching their destinations.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence uses 'may have delayed,' which is incorrect. The correct passive structure with a modal verb is 'may get delayed' or 'may be delayed' to indicate a potential future event.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.Tending to associate with others of one's kind

Accepted Answer

The word 'gregarious' accurately describes someone who enjoys being with others and is sociable. It perfectly fits the given phrase.

Question 14

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Subtracted

Accepted Answer

Subtracted means taken away. Adjunct means added or joined to something else. Therefore, 'Adjunct' is the direct opposite of 'Subtracted'.

Question 15

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.Bearing no name

Accepted Answer

The word 'anonymous' correctly means bearing no name or unknown. It directly substitutes the given phrase.

Question 16

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A person who is more than hundred years old

Accepted Answer

A 'centenarian' is specifically defined as a person who is one hundred or more years old. This is a direct vocabulary recall.

Question 17

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.One of the advantages of weekly markets is that much things are available at one place.

Accepted Answer

The error is in 'much things'. 'Things' is a countable noun, so 'many' should be used instead of 'much'. 'Much' is used for uncountable nouns.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Humble

Accepted Answer

The word 'Humble' means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. Its direct opposite is 'Arrogant', meaning having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.

Question 19

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.'Don't you get / involve!' Sandhya / whispered urgently to him.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Don't you get involve!' should be 'Don't get involved!' or 'Don't involve yourself!' to be grammatically correct. 'Involve' needs to be in its past participle form 'involved' when used passively.

Question 20

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.A woman with brown hair

Accepted Answer

The word 'Brunette' specifically refers to a woman with brown hair. This is a direct vocabulary match.