SSC MTS 2023 PYQs

Question 1

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.The arms and legs lay in acarelessway.

Accepted Answer

The word 'careless' means not paying attention or being negligent. 'Vigilant' means keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties, making it the direct opposite.

Question 2

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Towel off and _____ your moisturizer immediately.

Accepted Answer

The word 'apply' correctly fits the context of using moisturizer on the skin. It means to put something on a surface.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.The act of destroying or damaging something

Accepted Answer

Sabotage means deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something. This perfectly matches the given phrase 'the act of destroying or damaging something'.

Question 4

Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Your parents may get ________ with your lifestyle and demand a change in it.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies a negative reaction from parents demanding a change. 'Annoyed' (नाराज) perfectly fits this context, indicating displeasure with the lifestyle.

Question 5

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Tihgt' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'Tight', meaning fixed firmly or closely.

Question 6

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.That can be seen through

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'that can be seen through' directly defines 'transparent'. Transparent objects allow light to pass through, making them see-through.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Equivocal

Accepted Answer

Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Therefore, 'Ambiguous' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.He has been ______ my birthday all week.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'has been' indicates the present perfect continuous tense, which requires the '-ing' form of the verb. Therefore, 'celebrating' is the correct choice.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The wages of daily workers are fixed according ______ their skills.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'according to' is a fixed prepositional phrase meaning 'as stated by' or 'in conformity with'. It correctly completes the sentence.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Very special care should be taken to proportion the sand so as to make a perfectly _______ mixture.

Accepted Answer

The context implies a mixture that doesn't allow water or other substances to pass through. 'Impervious' means not allowing fluid to pass through, fitting the description of a perfectly sealed mixture.

Question 11

Direction: Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in the meaning as the word printed in Bold.Emphatic

Accepted Answer

Emphatic means expressing something forcibly and clearly. 'Forcible' is the closest synonym, meaning done with force or strength.

Question 12

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I am sorry that I was unable to see _____ of you over the summer.

Accepted Answer

The word 'more' is used to indicate a greater quantity or degree. In this context, it correctly conveys the speaker's regret about not seeing the person for a longer duration or on more occasions.

Question 13

Directions: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.Call it a day

Accepted Answer

'Call it a day' means to decide or agree to stop working on something for the rest of the day. It signifies concluding an activity.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Get down to brass tacks

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'get down to brass tacks' means to start discussing the most important and fundamental facts or issues of a situation.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Cost an arm and a leg

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means something is extremely expensive, implying a great sacrifice or high price. Option 1 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 16

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who collects coins

Accepted Answer

A 'Numismatist' is specifically defined as a person who collects or studies coins, paper money, and medals. This is a direct vocabulary recall.

Question 17

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error’.Our passage across the Arabian Sea/ was smooth as the most timid of/ navigators could desire.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in part 3. The correct comparative structure is 'as smooth as', not just 'smooth as'.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.

Accepted Answer

Based on the context of the unseen passage, 'faith' fits perfectly in blank 1, likely conveying trust or belief in a positive tone.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

The subject is 'The boy' (singular). Phrases like 'along with his friends' are parenthetical and do not affect the verb's agreement. Therefore, the singular past tense verb 'was' is correct.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.AFFINITY

Accepted Answer

Affinity means a natural liking or attraction. Its direct opposite is aversion, meaning a strong dislike or disinclination.