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SSC MTS 2025 English Test - 2
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  • Question 1/10
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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    The artists will arrive ______ an hour

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. within.

    The preposition within means in a period not longer than a particular length of time.

    As per the context of the sentence, the artists are going to reach in or earlier than an hour.So, we find that within is the correct choice.

    Correct Sentence: The artists will arrive within an hour.

    Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. within.

  • Question 2/10
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    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

    Unselfish interest in the welfare of others

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. Altruism.

    The meanings of the given words are:

    • Altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being and happiness of others.
    • Celibacy: Voluntary abstention from marriage and sexual relations.
    • Misanthropy: A strong dislike, distrust, or hatred towards humanity or people in general.
    • Egoism: A self-centered or selfish orientation, prioritizing one's own interests and desires above others'.

    Thus, the most appropriate one word substitution for the given set of words is Altruism.

  • Question 3/10
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    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

    One thing that can be divided

    Solutions

    The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. Divisible.

    The meanings of the given words are:

    • Divisible: Capable of being divided, usually without leaving a remainder.
    • Remainder: The amount left over after dividing one number by another.
    • Quotient: The result of division, obtained by dividing one number by another.
    • Dividend: The number that is divided by another number in a division operation.

    Thus, the most appropriate one word substitution for the given set of words is Divisible.

  • Question 4/10
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Couch potato

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e. a person who watches too much television.

    The meaning of the given idiom is-

    • Couch potato- a lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television and not doing any other work

    As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be correct.

  • Question 5/10
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    Choose the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Ball is in your court

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. It is up to you to decide.

    • The expression "the ball is in your court" means that it is now someone else's responsibility to take action or make a decision in a particular situation.
    • It signifies a shift of responsibility or initiative to the person being addressed, indicating that they have the opportunity or obligation to respond or make a move.

    Thus, the most appropriate choice would be 'It is up to you to decide'.

  • Question 6/10
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    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

    A. Aesop was one of them who lived in Greece about 2500 years ago.

    B. He told many interesting stories to the people.

    C. There were many talented people in ancient Greece.

    D. Although he was ugly, he had a very clever brain.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. CADB.

    • Statement C is independent and introduces the theme of the paragraph "Talented People" hence, it will be the opening statement.
    • Statement A contains the pronoun "Them" that is used for the noun "Talented People" hence, A will follow C.
    • Statement D and B will come respectively as they continuously add information to the paragraph.
    • Now we have the final arrangement i.e. CADB.

    The chosen option is the same as the final arrangement hence, it will be correct.

    Some common rules that help while solving the Para Jumbles:-

    1. Read the paragraph carefully and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the paragraph and eliminate the irrelevant options.
    2. Try to identify the opening (Independent statement) and closing statement (Concluding statement).
    3. Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors.
    4. If a statement starts with Pronoun, find the noun for which the pronoun is used, both the statements containing noun and pronoun will form a pair respectively.
  • Question 7/10
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    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

    A: Several rivers run their course through the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.

    B: Chhatrapati Shivaji had commissioned the construction of a fort in the Western Ghats of Karnataka in the 17th century.

    C: The popular Barapede Caves are located in this area, and the sanctuary is the only breeding ground for Wroughton’s Free-tailed bat.

    D: The fort was named Bhimgad, and that’s how the wildlife sanctuary also received the like name.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. BDCA.

    • Statement B is independent and defines the theme of the paragraph hence, it will be the opening statement.
    • "Construction of a fort and The fort was named" makes a sequence of action hence, statement and will come together.
    • We have only one option starting with BD hence, it will be our correct choice.
    • Now we have the final arrangement i.e. BDCA.

    The chosen option is the same as the final arrangement hence, it will be correct.

    Correct Arrangement:-

    Chhatrapati Shivaji had commissioned the construction of a fort in the Western Ghats of Karnataka in the 17th century. The fort was named Bhimgad, and that’s how the wildlife sanctuary also received the like name. The popular Barapede Caves are located in this area, and the sanctuary is the only breeding ground for Wroughton’s Free-tailed bat. Several rivers run their course through the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Some common rules that help while solving the Para Jumbles:-

    1. Read the paragraph carefully and try to comprehend the paragraph's idea or theme and eliminate the irrelevant options.
    2. Try to identify the opening (Independent statement) and closing statement (Concluding statement).
    3. Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors.
    4. If a statement starts with Pronoun, find the noun for which the pronoun is used, both the statements containing noun and pronoun will form a pair respectively.
  • Question 8/10
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    Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

    A: The forest cover mainly comprises evergreen, semi-green and moist deciduous trees. 

    B: It is supported by the Sharavati River and the Linganamakki water reservoir.

    C: The Sharavathi Valley Wildlife sanctuary is located near Jog Falls and covers the Sharavathi Valley Region.

    D: The sanctuary is classified into core zone, buffer zone and tourism zones.

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 3 i.e. CBDA.

    • Statement C is independent and introduces the theme of the paragraph "The Sharavathi Valley Wildlife sanctuary" hence, it will be the opening statement.
    • Statement B starts with the pronoun "It" that is being used for the noun "Sanctuary" hence, it will come after C.
    • Statement D and will come together as they both talk about "Sanctuary".
    • Now we have the final arrangement i.e. CBDA.

    The chosen option is the same as the final arrangement hence, it will be correct.

    Correct Arrangement:-

    The Sharavathi Valley Wildlife sanctuary is located near Jog Falls and covers the Sharavathi Valley Region. It is supported by the Sharavati River and the Linganamakki water reservoir. The sanctuary is classified into core zone, buffer zone and tourism zones. The forest cover mainly comprises evergreen, semi-green and moist deciduous trees.

    Some common rules that help while solving the Para Jumbles:-

    1. Read the paragraph carefully and try to comprehend the paragraph's idea or theme and eliminate the irrelevant options.
    2. Try to identify the opening (Independent statement) and closing statement (Concluding statement).
    3. Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors.
    4. If a statement starts with Pronoun, find the noun for which the pronoun is used, both the statements containing noun and pronoun will form a pair respectively.
  • Question 9/10
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    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

    Supreme

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Matchless.

    The meaning of the given words is:

    • Supreme: the highest or greatest possible
    • Endless: very large in size or amount and seeming to have no end
    • Matchless: very large in size or amount and seeming to have no end
    • Careless: not thinking enough about what you are doing so that you make mistakes
    • Useless: that does not work well, that does not achieve anything

    The most appropriate synonym for "supreme" is "matchless".

  • Question 10/10
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    Select the antonym of the given word.

    Jocose

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option 1 i.e., Disconsolate.

    The meaning of the given words is:

    • Jocose: playful or humorous.
    • Disconsolate: very unhappy and unable to be comforted.
    • Witty: showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour.
    • Jovial: cheerful and friendly.
    • Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

    Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is Disconsolate.

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