SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.This is going to be overwhelming for you as you havetaken on work beyond your capabilities.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'bitten off more than you can chew' perfectly describes taking on a task too large or difficult to handle, matching the sentence's meaning.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Personally, Ramesh was __________ to his villagers than his elder brother.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'than', indicating a comparison between two people. Therefore, the comparative degree 'more helpful' is the correct choice for the blank.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The athlete's performance was ________, earning him a standing ovation.

Accepted Answer

A 'standing ovation' implies an outstanding performance. 'Exceptional' means unusually good, fitting the context perfectly.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of 'scanty' in the sentence given below.India has varied regions which have excess, moderate and deficient rainfall all through the year.

Accepted Answer

'Scanty' means small or insufficient in quantity. Among the given options, 'deficient' is the closest in meaning, indicating a lack or insufficiency.

Question 5

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in future tense form.Since next Friday, the team of three members has been tracking the animal.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in present perfect continuous. To change it to future tense, specifically future continuous, 'will be tracking' is the correct form, indicating an ongoing action in the future.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.My mother asked me whodid accompanyme to the airport.

Accepted Answer

In reported speech, the past simple tense (did accompany) changes to past simple (accompanied) or past perfect. 'Who accompanied me' is the correct past simple form.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.Kiara was born in India but she went to ______ university in ______ United Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

Use 'a' before 'university' as it's a general reference. Use 'the' before 'United Kingdom' as it's a specific country name with 'United'.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Flash' from the given sentence.My cousin Zara, who loves to explore outer space in her free time, once noticed or observed a disc-shaped object blinking in the sky.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Flash' implies a sudden burst of light. Among the given options, 'blinking' is the closest synonym as it also describes intermittent light.

Question 9

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
Arvind wanted to bake a cake for Riya's birthday, so he mixed the _____ eggs and butter.

Accepted Answer

The word 'flour' refers to the powdered grain used for baking. The context of baking a cake clearly indicates this ingredient is needed.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.The athlete demonstrated remarkableagilityduring the gymnastics routine.

Accepted Answer

Agility means quick, nimble movement. Its direct opposite is stiffness, which implies a lack of flexibility and ease of movement.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Conscious

Accepted Answer

Conscious means aware or awake. The most appropriate antonym is 'unaware,' meaning not knowing or not conscious of something.

Question 12

The given sentence is divided into four parts. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.He was acquitted to / a cyber crime / on the basis of evidence / given to the court.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'acquitted' is 'of', not 'to'. One is acquitted 'of' a charge or crime. So, 'acquitted of a cyber crime' is correct.

Question 13

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.My son, who is a cricketer too, is a M.A. from Delhi University.

Accepted Answer

The error is in the use of the article 'a' before 'M.A.'. Since 'M.A.' starts with a vowel sound (em-ay), the correct article should be 'an'.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.I cannot call him directly asI have lost his support.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'out of favour with him' means to have lost someone's support or approval. This perfectly matches the sentence's context of losing support.

Question 15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence.The gardener's meticulous care ensured the vibrent colours of the flowers.

Accepted Answer

The word 'vibrent' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'vibrant', meaning bright and full of color. All other words are spelled correctly.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Apple of one's eye

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'apple of one's eye' refers to someone or something that is cherished above all others, hence 'very precious' is the correct meaning.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.Our _____ conducted a _____ to get everyone's opinion.

Accepted Answer

The correct homophones are 'principal' (head of an institution) and 'poll' (a survey of public opinion). Option 2 uses both correctly.

Question 18

Select the option that has an error in the use of phrasal verb.

Accepted Answer

The error is in option 4. The correct phrasal verb should be 'get over' nervousness, not 'get out' nervousness. 'Get out' means to leave a place.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The Indian Government has launched the National Rural Livelihoods Mission, a _______ programme aimed at reducing rural poverty.

Accepted Answer

A 'flagship' program is the most important or representative one. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission is a key initiative for poverty reduction.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Please put the dishes in the _______ after you finish eating.

Accepted Answer

The word 'sink' correctly completes the sentence, referring to the basin where dishes are washed. The other options are phonetically similar but semantically incorrect.