SSC MTS Exam - 2023
General English Test Questions
TEST -8
Date : 04/05/2023
Marks: 25 Marks Time:30 Minutes
1. Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
A building where an audience sits
A. Aisle
B. Hanger
C. Gymnasium
D. Auditorium
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He ______ his portrait in the main hall.
A. had hanged
B. hung
C. hang
D. hanged
3. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Anthusiasm
B. Enthusiesm
C. Enthusiasm
D. Entheusiasm
4. Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.
A book of names and addresses
A. Diary
B. Directory
C. Dictionary
D. JournalQuestion I
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Misfortune
A. Benefit
B. Calamity
C. Support
D. Miracle
6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Capable
A. Competent
B. Conceited
C. Complacent
D. Consistent
7. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
Mohan is pleased at the news yesterday.
A. No Improvement
B. was pleased
C. had being pleased
D. has been pleased
8. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Comic
A. Tickle
B. Happy
C. Tragic
D. Jubilant
9. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the givensentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
The doctor has reassure me that the operation was a routine one.
A. No Improvement
B. had reassured me
C. is reassured me
D. reassure me
10. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Over my dead body
A. Opposing something fiercely
B. Inheriting to fortune
C. Erecting a grave stone
D. Threatening to kill oneself
11. A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the
correct alternative.
The bullet struck a wall and was ______ from its course.
A. reflected
B. twisted
C. deflected
D. crashed
12. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No
error’.
My aunt/sold her boutique/to a billionaire.
A. to a billionaire
B. sold her boutique
C. My aunt
D. No error
13. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best
expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To end in smoke
A. To do one's duty well
B. To not agree to something
C. To be the cause of a quarrel
D. To come to nothing
14. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No
error’.
All the students/is done/better this year.
A. All the students
B. is done
C. No error
D. better this year
15. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No
error’.
Rakesh is foolish/to said/such things.
A. to said
B. No error
C. such things
D. Rakesh is foolish
16. Choose the correctly spelt word.
A. Financialy
B. Financially
C. Finantially
D. Finencially
17. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Inexpensive
A. Dear
B. Reasonable
C. Popular
D. Liberal
18. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
My teacher is the ______ of all.
A. kindest
B. kind
C. kinder
D. kindly
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Sanitation refers to public health conditions (1)______ to clean drinking water and adequate
treatment and disposal (2)______ human waste and sewage. (3)______ human contact with
faeces is part of sanitation. Sanitation system (4)______ to protect human health by providing
a clean environment (5) _____ will stop the transmission of disease.
SubQuestion No : 19
19. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
A. relate
B. relation
C. related
D. relates
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Sanitation refers to public health conditions (1)______ to clean drinking water and adequate
treatment and disposal (2)______ human waste and sewage. (3)______ human contact with
faeces is part of sanitation. Sanitation system (4)______ to protect human health by providing
a clean environment (5) _____ will stop the transmission of disease.
SubQuestion No : 20
20. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
A. of
B. for
C. with
D. in
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Sanitation refers to public health conditions (1)______ to clean drinking water and adequate
treatment and disposal (2)______ human waste and sewage. (3)______ human contact with
faeces is part of sanitation. Sanitation system (4)______ to protect human health by providing
a clean environment (5) _____ will stop the transmission of disease.
SubQuestion No : 21
21. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
A. Preventing
B. Hampering
C. Prohibiting
D. Facilitating
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Sanitation refers to public health conditions (1)______ to clean drinking water and adequate
treatment and disposal (2)______ human waste and sewage. (3)______ human contact with
faeces is part of sanitation. Sanitation system (4)______ to protect human health by providing
a clean environment (5) _____ will stop the transmission of disease.
SubQuestion No : 22
22. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.
A. ignores
B. paves
C. aims
D. directs
Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Sanitation refers to public health conditions (1)______ to clean drinking water and adequate
treatment and disposal (2)______ human waste and sewage. (3)______ human contact with
faeces is part of sanitation. Sanitation system (4)______ to protect human health by providing
a clean environment (5) _____ will stop the transmission of disease.
SubQuestion No : 23
23. Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. these
24. A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the
correct alternative.
I am ______ of winning the competition.
A. resistent
B. confident
C. pertinent
D. reliant
25. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
Who can prevent you from getting married now that you are within age?
A. in
B. of
C. No Improvement
D. on
Answer Key:
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. A
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. A
21. A
22. C
23. A
24. B
25. B
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