SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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.

Question 17

Directions: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In India, the various practices and norms from bank’s transactions are laid down by the RBI only.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in the preposition 'from' and the possessive 'bank's'. It should be 'norms for bank transactions' or 'norms of bank transactions' to correctly convey the meaning.

Question 18

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error’.In my opinion, you should went for higher studies in London.

Accepted Answer

Modal verbs like 'should' are always followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, 'went' should be 'go'.

Question 19

choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Disregard

Accepted Answer

Disregard means to pay no attention to. Curiosity means a strong desire to know or learn something. Thus, Curiosity is the opposite of Disregard.

Question 20

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If you prepare well, you wouldn't have failed the exam.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses a third conditional structure. The 'if' clause requires the past perfect tense ('had prepared') to match 'wouldn't have failed' in the main clause.