MTS 21 08-07-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.

The scientists have so far focused on improve cropped yields.

Options

A

No improvement required

B

improvement crop

C

improving crop

D

improve cropping

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

improving crop

Question 2

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

When those thugs come near you, run at the drop of a hat.

Options

A

With all your belongings

B

Go on a short trip

C

Be dressed for a party

D

Without delay

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Without delay

Question 3

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Land revenue was one of the / major source of income / for Britishers in India.

Options

A

for Britishers in India

B

No error

C

major source of income

D

Land revenue was one of the

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

major source of income

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Callous

Options

A

Large

B

Problematic

C

Humane

D

Brutal

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Brutal

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Pilots must be ______ at all times to keep their passengers safe during the flight.

Options

A

forceful

B

thirsty

C

distant

D

vigilant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

vigilant

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He persuaded other towns near Amman to send ______ soldiers to help him.

Options

A

its

B

their

C

they

D

there

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

their

Question 7

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

While travelling, one comes across the larger number of people.

Options

A

the large number off

B

a large number of

C

an larger number of

D

No improvement required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a large number of

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Medicines should be ordered by the generic name, not by the proprietary or trade name.

Options

A

Specific

B

Indidual

C

Exclusive

D

General

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

General

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To walk the tight rope

Options

A

Be an expert

B

Be very nervous

C

Be well trained

D

Be very cautious

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Be very cautious

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Wicked

Options

A

Moral

B

Evil

C

Sinful

D

Errant

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Moral

Question 11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Caustic

Options

A

Photogenic

B

Basic

C

Soothing

D

Acidic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Acidic

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If she likes something, she'll buy it _______________ much it costs.

Options

A

also

B

very

C

whatever

D

however

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

however

Question 13

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

He is / struggling to make / a honest living.

Options

A

struggling to make

B

He is

C

a honest living

D

No error

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

a honest living

Question 14

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Ms. Gupta expressed her ______ for my political understanding.

Options

A

compassion

B

strength

C

location

D

admiration

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

admiration

Question 15

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The brightest stars / can be 30,000 times / most luminous / than the Sun

Options

A

most luminous

B

can be 30,000 times

C

than the Sun

D

The brightest stars

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

most luminous

Question 16

Select the sentence in which a word is INCORRECTLY spelt.

Options

A

I could never be as talented as him.

B

A woman gasped in horror at the sight of him.

C

His breathe smelled of garlic.

D

He hoped that he had won the prestigious award.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

His breathe smelled of garlic.

Question 17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who makes maps

Options

A

Cartographer

B

Polyglot

C

Sinecure

D

Anarchist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Cartographer

Question 18

Select the correctly spelt word.

Options

A

Instute

B

Institute

C

Insetute

D

Insitute

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Institute

Question 19

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

The courses provided by the training institute were more than enough .

Options

A

more enough

B

most enough

C

more then enough

D

No improvement required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

No improvement required

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Could you spell your name _______________, please?

Options

A

forever

B

again

C

never

D

weakly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

again

Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

humbly

B

rashly

C

decisively

D

commonly

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

rashly

Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

problems

B

routines

C

task

D

habit

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

routines

Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

reference

B

absence

C

defiance

D

non-compliance

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

absence

Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

added

B

guided

C

preferred

D

rescued

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

preferred

Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

called

B

relied

C

replied

D

faced

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

faced

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