SSC MTS ENGLISH QUIZ

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Question 1:

The following question has one blank, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.

The Delhi government last Wednesday __________the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol to 19.4% from 30%.

Question 2:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

LOFTY

Question 3:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
COGENT

Question 4:

Select the word which means the same as the given group of words.

A person who attracts attention with a flashy style

Question 5:

Direction: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. 

Easy to shape or bend

Question 6:

Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/ group of words printed in bold.

Rigorous

(I) Careful

(II) Meticulous

(III) Punctilious

(IV) Constant

Question 7:

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.
(a) To get respect/(d) from everybody, /(c) one must be truthful /(d)about his words. / (e)

Question 8:

Read the passage carefully and answer the question given below:

Minimalistic living is the new millennial fad. Practising minimalism for the right reasons benefitour lives significantly. It is ironic to consider minimalism in these recent years, as it is a lifestyleall about living with less. The minimalist philosophy is to not accumulate unnecessary stuff,living life on things that are existential and experiential. This type of lifestyle gives us financialindependence and time to work on our personal relationships. There are many resources suchas books, documentaries, podcasts that talk about the positives of living the life of a minimalist.Everyone owns something that we can live without, getting rid of unnecessary things, helps freespace, allows us to live debt free, eat healthy and budget better. Whether we become aminimalist or not, however having a few simple philosophies does wonder to your finances.

According to passage, the speaker encourages:

Read the passage carefully and answer the question given below:

Minimalistic living is the new millennial fad. Practising minimalism for the right reasons benefitour lives significantly. It is ironic to consider minimalism in these recent years, as it is a lifestyleall about living with less. The minimalist philosophy is to not accumulate unnecessary stuff,living life on things that are existential and experiential. This type of lifestyle gives us financialindependence and time to work on our personal relationships. There are many resources suchas books, documentaries, podcasts that talk about the positives of living the life of a minimalist.Everyone owns something that we can live without, getting rid of unnecessary things, helps freespace, allows us to live debt free, eat healthy and budget better. Whether we become aminimalist or not, however having a few simple philosophies does wonder to your finances.

Question 9:

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Question 10:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Full of beans