SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

Select the sentence with the most appropriate use of preposition.

Accepted Answer

The preposition 'through' correctly conveys the idea of an action continuing from the beginning to the end of a period, which is appropriate for sleeping during an entire class.

Question 10

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.Leif Erikson is a Viking _______ believed to have sailed from the Green Lands to Vinland. Vinland is now thought to be at the northern tip of Canada’s Newfoundland island where _______ found evidence of Erikson’s _______ in 1960s.

Accepted Answer

The passage describes exploration and historical discovery. 'Explorer' fits the first blank, 'archaeologists' for finding evidence, and 'settlement' for what they found, making option 4 the most coherent choice.

Question 11

The following sentence has been split into four parts. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error.Jack probably/ strained his back/ as the box was/ too heavier.

Accepted Answer

The error lies in 'too heavier'. The adverb 'too' is followed by an adjective in the positive degree, so it should be 'too heavy'.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.Suman will be firedif she did not complete the delegated targetset by her boss.

Accepted Answer

The sentence uses 'will be fired' (future simple), requiring a present simple tense in the 'if' clause for a first conditional sentence. 'Does not complete' is the correct present simple form.

Question 13

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

The word 'perepharal' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'peripheral', meaning relating to the outer edge or boundary.

Question 14

Read the sentence given below and identify if there is an error in it. The error can be in any segment of the sentence. The segments are marked A, B, C, and D. Select option D if there is 'No error'.(A) Ritika angrily(B) spoke to Kartik(C) after the meeting(D) No error.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Ritika angrily spoke to Kartik after the meeting" is grammatically correct. The adverb 'angrily' correctly modifies the verb 'spoke'. There are no errors in any segment.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate degree of comparison to fill in the blank.Many ornithologists believe that the northern mocking birds are ________ wild birds in the jungle.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "in the jungle" implies comparison among all wild birds, requiring the superlative degree. "The noisiest" correctly expresses this highest degree of comparison.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.The new syllabus of Final Semester of MBA is verydifficult.

Accepted Answer

The highlighted word is 'difficult'. The most appropriate antonym for 'difficult' is 'easy'. The other options are synonyms or unrelated.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Inanimate

Accepted Answer

The word 'inanimate' means not alive or showing no signs of life. 'Lifeless' is the most direct synonym, meaning without life.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Inspire

Accepted Answer

To 'inspire' means to fill someone with the urge or ability to do something. 'Stimulate' means to encourage interest or activity, making it the closest synonym.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Blunt

Accepted Answer

The word 'blunt' means direct and insensitive in speech or manner. 'Insensitive' is the closest synonym, meaning showing a lack of concern for others' feelings.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.The rivals in the institution _____ (fabricated) evidence and manipulated the whole dataset.

Accepted Answer

The word 'fabricated' means to invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent. 'Forged' is the closest synonym, meaning to produce a fraudulent copy or imitation.