SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the present perfect tense of the verb given in the brackets to fill in the blank.Alex ______ (study) two programming languages.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'Alex' is singular, requiring 'has'. The action is completed, so the present perfect simple 'has studied' is correct.

Question 2

In the following sentence the underlined part contains an error. Alternatives to the underlined part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.The children weremerrythan usual on Sunday.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'than', indicating a comparison. 'Merry' is a one-syllable adjective, so its comparative form is 'merrier'.

Question 3

Select the option that rectifies the spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.The concert was canceeled due to rain.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'cancelled'. It is a common English word, and option 3 provides the accurate spelling.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Foremost

Accepted Answer

Foremost means most important or prominent. Therefore, its antonym is 'unimportant', meaning lacking importance or significance.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Fast

Accepted Answer

The word 'Fast' means moving or capable of moving at high speed. 'Quick' is the most appropriate synonym, also meaning moving with speed.

Question 6

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.The teacher checked / whether each of them / have a blanket / as it was a cold night.

Accepted Answer

The subject 'each' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, 'have' should be replaced with 'has' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Theylooked out the matter and foundthe root cause of the problem.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'look into' means to investigate or examine. This fits the context of finding the root cause of a problem, making option 4 correct.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Run errands

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'run errands' means to go out and perform small tasks or make small purchases, typically for someone else or for a household.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.