SSC MTS 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.Exclusionof someone from a common group harms the human society.

Accepted Answer

The word 'Exclusion' means the act of keeping someone out or preventing their participation. 'Prohibition' is the closest synonym, meaning the action of forbidding something.

Question 2

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.The teacher assessed the student’s flyer for writing.

Accepted Answer

The word 'flyer' is incorrectly used in the context of writing ability. The correct word to describe a natural ability or talent is 'flair'.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate expression that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.Sonali iscontemplatingwhether to accept the offer from Saanvi or not; she is still not in a position to be able to arrive at a decision.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'chewing the cud' means to ponder or ruminate over something, which perfectly matches 'contemplating' in the sentence. Sonali is thinking deeply about the offer.

Question 4

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence.The artist's unique technique added a touch of individiuality to the painting.

Accepted Answer

The word 'individiuality' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'individuality', with an 'a' instead of an 'i' after 'du'.

Question 5

Identify the ODD word from the given options.

Accepted Answer

Billiards, Table Tennis, and Carom are all indoor games. Golf is an outdoor game, making it the odd one out.

Question 6

Rectify the following sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word from the options.Life is a collection ofephemerlmoments.

Accepted Answer

The correct spelling of the word is 'Ephemeral'. It means lasting for a very short time. Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect spellings.

Question 7

Select the option that can be used as one-word substitute for the given group of words.One who performs daring gymnastic feats

Accepted Answer

An 'acrobat' is specifically a person who performs daring gymnastic feats, matching the definition perfectly. The other options are unrelated.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option with the correct usage of the preposition to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)was born during 16 November 1945.

Accepted Answer

For specific dates including day, month, and year, the preposition 'on' is correctly used. 'During' is incorrect for a precise date.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the sentence.She was deeplyeffected bythe news, to the point of tears.

Accepted Answer

The correct word is 'affected' (verb) meaning 'influenced by'. 'Effected' (verb) means 'brought about', and 'effect' (noun) means 'result'. The preposition 'by' is correct here.

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blaThe loud thunder ______ the children, making them cry.

Accepted Answer

The context 'making them cry' indicates an action that causes distress. 'Frightened' means to make someone afraid, which fits perfectly with the children crying.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.In what ways do you find technological advancementsbeneficialto your daily life?

Accepted Answer

The word 'beneficial' means advantageous or helpful. The most appropriate antonym is 'unfavourable,' meaning disadvantageous or not helpful.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.His decision to quit his stable job and travel the world was driven by a suddencaprice.

Accepted Answer

Caprice means a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. Impulse, meaning a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act, is the closest synonym.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The gift of the gab

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'the gift of the gab' refers to a natural talent for speaking fluently and persuasively. Option 4 accurately describes this ability.

Question 14

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.The restaurent's atmosphere was pleasant and inviting.

Accepted Answer

The word 'restaurent' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'restaurant'. The apostrophe 's' is for possession, which is correct here.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Raghav, whostudiestourism at present, is planning to go abroad after his graduation.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'at present' indicates an ongoing action. Therefore, the present continuous tense 'is studying' is the most appropriate choice to describe Raghav's current activity.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.When pigs fly

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'When pigs fly' is used to describe something that is highly improbable or impossible, meaning it will never happen.

Question 17

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.We are entering a point where technology will change at _________ speeds.

Accepted Answer

The word 'extreme' is correctly spelled and fits the context of technology changing at very high speeds. The other options are misspelled.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Restraint

Accepted Answer

Restraint means the act of holding back or controlling oneself. Therefore, 'Self-control' is the most appropriate synonym, as it directly refers to controlling one's impulses or actions.

Question 19

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.She forbade / him not / to enter that / room.

Accepted Answer

'Forbade' is already a negative word meaning 'ordered not to'. Using 'not' after it creates an incorrect double negative. 'Him not' should just be 'him'.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Vacant

Accepted Answer

The word 'Vacant' means empty or not occupied. Therefore, 'Empty' is the most appropriate synonym, directly conveying the same meaning.