SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Knuckle down

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'knuckle down' means to apply oneself seriously and diligently to a task, typically work or study. Option 2 accurately reflects this meaning.

Question 2

Select the option that rectifies the spelling error in the given sentence.The student received an A+ for her exellent performance.

Accepted Answer

The word 'exellent' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'excellent', which means extremely good. Option 2 provides the correct spelling.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.The children's laughter was filled withexuberantjoy

Accepted Answer

Exuberant means full of energy and excitement. The most appropriate antonym is 'repressed,' meaning inhibited or subdued, which is the opposite of being full of joy.

Question 4

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error in phrasal verb.Tina dropped behind of / college and / went straight / into a good job.

Accepted Answer

The phrasal verb 'dropped out of' means to quit or withdraw from something, like college. 'Dropped behind of' is incorrect usage.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase.Thissentence can have multiple meanings. Could you please specify what it means?

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'multiple meanings' directly corresponds to the definition of 'ambiguous,' which means having more than one possible interpretation.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Plain' from the given sentence.Mr. Das believes and follows the principle of simple living and high thinking.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Plain' in the context of 'Plain living' means simple. Therefore, 'Simple' is the most appropriate synonym.

Question 7

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A short stay at a place.

Accepted Answer

Sojourn means a temporary stay at a place. The other options have completely different meanings, making 'Sojourn' the correct one-word substitute.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The ________ of the scientific experiment raised questions about the validity of the results.

Accepted Answer

The word 'ambiguity' means uncertainty or inexactness. If an experiment's ambiguity raises questions about its results' validity, it fits the context perfectly.

Question 9

Change the following sentence into superlative degree.No other mountain in the world is as high as the Mount Everest.

Accepted Answer

The original sentence is in positive degree. To change it to superlative, we use 'the highest' to indicate Mount Everest's supreme height compared to all other mountains.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.One of themost horrified serialsof the Indian television industry was broadcast twenty years ago.

Accepted Answer

The correct adjective form to describe something that causes horror is 'horrifying'. 'Horrified' describes someone who feels horror. Thus, 'most horrifying serials' is correct.

Question 11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.Because the politician’s speech washigh-flown and pretentious, it gained popularity.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'high-flown and pretentious' describes language that is pompous and exaggerated. 'Bombastic' perfectly captures this meaning, referring to speech that is grandiloquent and overblown.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The student leader has _____ politics recently.

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate verb to use with 'politics' in this context is 'entered'. It signifies joining or becoming involved in a field or profession.

Question 13

One of the four words in bold in the given sentence is incorrectly spelt. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.The hurricane left behind a devasstating trail of destruction.

Accepted Answer

The word 'devasstating' is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'devastating', with only one 's'. This is a common spelling error.

Question 14

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.A person who eats too much

Accepted Answer

A 'glutton' is specifically defined as someone who eats too much. The other options describe different personality traits unrelated to eating.

Question 15

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.I am / cleaning the sofa / when she called me.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes an action in progress in the past ('cleaning the sofa') interrupted by another past action ('she called me'). Therefore, 'I am' should be 'I was' to form the past continuous tense.

Question 16

Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.She accused her sister of beingvindictivewhen she was trying to defame her.

Accepted Answer

The word 'vindictive' means having a strong desire for revenge. Therefore, 'revengeful' is the correct synonym, as it conveys the same meaning of seeking vengeance.

Question 17

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.Arun asks Smita to copy the contents of the documentword by word.

Accepted Answer

The correct idiomatic expression for copying something exactly as it is, is 'word for word'. This phrase means verbatim or precisely.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Sycophant

Accepted Answer

A sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. 'Fawner' means to flatter or show excessive deference, which is the closest synonym.

Question 19

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.The farm cattle is grazing in the field when the tiger attacked.

Accepted Answer

The word 'cattle' is a collective noun that is always treated as plural. Therefore, the plural verb 'are' should be used instead of 'is'.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word.Fusion

Accepted Answer

Fusion means the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity. Blend means to mix or combine things together, making it the closest synonym.