SSC MTS English Questions
25 questions on English Language for SSC MTS. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abundant
- (A)Scarce
- (B)Narrow
- (C)Fragile
- (D)Plentiful
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Correct answer: (D) Plentiful
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. Among the options, 'Plentiful' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Scarce', 'Narrow', 'Fragile', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obsolete
- (A)Outdated
- (B)Costly
- (C)Popular
- (D)Modern
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Correct answer: (A) Outdated
'Obsolete' means no longer in use. Among the options, 'Outdated' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Modern', 'Costly', 'Popular', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Brief
- (A)Loud
- (B)Lengthy
- (C)Formal
- (D)Concise
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Correct answer: (D) Concise
'Brief' means using few words or lasting a short time. Among the options, 'Concise' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Lengthy', 'Loud', 'Formal', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Tranquil
- (A)Angry
- (B)Crowded
- (C)Calm
- (D)Noisy
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Correct answer: (C) Calm
'Tranquil' means free from disturbance. Among the options, 'Calm' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Noisy', 'Angry', 'Crowded', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Ancient
- (A)Modern
- (B)Historic
- (C)Aged
- (D)Antique
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Correct answer: (A) Modern
'Ancient' means belonging to the very distant past. The word opposite in meaning is 'Modern'. The other options, 'Antique', 'Aged', 'Historic', are similar in meaning to 'Ancient' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Transparent
- (A)Obvious
- (B)Opaque
- (C)Clear
- (D)Lucid
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Correct answer: (B) Opaque
'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through so that objects can be seen clearly. The word opposite in meaning is 'Opaque'. The other options, 'Clear', 'Lucid', 'Obvious', are similar in meaning to 'Transparent' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Humble
- (A)Polite
- (B)Arrogant
- (C)Modest
- (D)Meek
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Correct answer: (B) Arrogant
'Humble' means having a modest view of one's importance. The word opposite in meaning is 'Arrogant'. The other options, 'Modest', 'Meek', 'Polite', are similar in meaning to 'Humble' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Optimistic
- (A)Pessimistic
- (B)Cheerful
- (C)Hopeful
- (D)Confident
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Correct answer: (A) Pessimistic
'Optimistic' means hopeful about the future. The word opposite in meaning is 'Pessimistic'. The other options, 'Hopeful', 'Cheerful', 'Confident', are similar in meaning to 'Optimistic' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Rigid
- (A)Flexible
- (B)Strict
- (C)Stiff
- (D)Firm
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Correct answer: (A) Flexible
'Rigid' means unable to bend or be changed. The word opposite in meaning is 'Flexible'. The other options, 'Stiff', 'Firm', 'Strict', are similar in meaning to 'Rigid' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Artificial
- (A)Synthetic
- (B)Fake
- (C)False
- (D)Natural
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Correct answer: (D) Natural
'Artificial' means made by humans rather than occurring naturally. The word opposite in meaning is 'Natural'. The other options, 'Synthetic', 'Fake', 'False', are similar in meaning to 'Artificial' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who does not believe in the existence of God
- (A)Hermit
- (B)Atheist
- (C)Theist
- (D)Pilgrim
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Correct answer: (B) Atheist
The single word for "a person who does not believe in the existence of god" is 'Atheist'. The remaining options, 'Theist', 'Hermit', 'Pilgrim', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who knows many languages
- (A)Novelist
- (B)Orator
- (C)Polyglot
- (D)Bilingual
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Correct answer: (C) Polyglot
The single word for "a person who knows many languages" is 'Polyglot'. The remaining options, 'Orator', 'Novelist', 'Bilingual', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A speech delivered without any preparation
- (A)Sermon
- (B)Monologue
- (C)Extempore
- (D)Eulogy
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Correct answer: (C) Extempore
The single word for "a speech delivered without any preparation" is 'Extempore'. The remaining options, 'Monologue', 'Sermon', 'Eulogy', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A system of government by the people
- (A)Monarchy
- (B)Democracy
- (C)Autocracy
- (D)Oligarchy
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Correct answer: (B) Democracy
The single word for "a system of government by the people" is 'Democracy'. The remaining options, 'Monarchy', 'Autocracy', 'Oligarchy', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An animal that eats both plants and animals
- (A)Insectivore
- (B)Omnivore
- (C)Carnivore
- (D)Herbivore
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Correct answer: (B) Omnivore
The single word for "an animal that eats both plants and animals" is 'Omnivore'. The remaining options, 'Herbivore', 'Carnivore', 'Insectivore', refer to different things and do not fit the given description.
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