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| Used for | SSC MTS Exam |
English MCQ
Q1. Select the option that is the indirect form of the given sentence.
Praveen said, “I must finish the work on time.”
(a)Praveen said that he will finish the work on time.
(b)Praveen said that he may finish the work on time.
(c)Praveen said that he had to finish the work on time.
(d)Praveen said that he should finish the work on time.
Q2. Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom.
To play ducks and drakes.
(a)To make a supreme effort
(b)To praise one’s own trumpet achievement
(c)To live within one’s income
(d)To act foolishly or inconsistently
Q3. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Deliberate
(a)Precious
(b)Unintentional
(c)Thoughtless
(d)Uninterested
Q4. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present.
(a)Flotilla
(b)Grove
(c)Bouquet
(d)Brood
Q5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abject
(a)Arrogant
(b)Superior
(c)Influential
(d)Miserable
Q6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Descendant
(a)Beneficiary
(b)Authority
(c)Company
(d)Property
Q7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the given sentence.
PM Modi ________________ that every effort must be made to make India self-reliant in the defence sector so that it not only strengthens security but also enhances economic growth,” a source said.
(a)Criticised
(b)Reiterated
(c)Claim
(d)Sanctions
Q8. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
One who believes that God is union of all forces of the universe
(a)Theomania
(b)Pantheist
(c)Monotheist
(d)Theist
Q9. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a)Acrage
(b)Neighbour
(c)Protester
(d)Separate
Q10. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives the
correct order.
- The first pig built a house of straw because he didn’t want to put in a lot of effort and was lazy.
- The three pigs all decided to build a house on their own.
- The second pig was a little less lazy than the first and he made a house of sticks.
- The third pig was hardworking and he put in lots of effort and built a house of brick and stone.
(a) DBCA
(b) BACD
(c) CABD
(d) ADBC
English MCQ Solution
S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
The given sentence is ‘Direct Speech’.
Direct Speech – Reporting the message of the speaker in the exact words as spoken by
him.
The given sentence is an ‘Assertive sentence.’
While changing it into an indirect form, we consider following rules.
Reported Verb – ‘Said’ remains unchanged. (As the listener is unknown.)
Conjunction – In the Assertive sentence conjunction ‘That’ is used.
‘Must’ changes to ‘Had to/ Would have to’.
The sentence thus formed is – Praveen said that he had to finish the work on time.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
To play ducks and drakes – It is an idiomatic expression which means, ‘To deal with someone or something in a way that is not serious.’
Option (d) portrays the same meaning as that of the given idiom & hence it is the correct
choice.
S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
Deliberate – Done consciously and intentionally.
Synonyms – intentional, calculated, done on purpose, intended.
Antonyms – accidental, unintentional.
S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
Bouquet – An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present.
Flotilla – A small fleet of ships or boats.
Grove – A small growth of trees without underbrush.
Brood – A family of young animals.
Option (c) portrays the same meaning as that of the given group of words & hence it is
the correct choice.
S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
Abject – The state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.
Synonyms – miserable, hopeless.
Antonyms – Arrogant, Haughty, High-handed, Imperious, Lordly, Supercilious, Superior.
Option (d) portrays the same meaning as that of the given word & hence it is the correct
choice.
S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
Descendant – a person related to someone from an earlier generation.
Synonyms – successor, beneficiary, heir.
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The word that can be filled in the blank is `Reiterated’.
Reiterated – to say something again, once or several times.
For example -The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
Pantheist – One who believes that God is union of all forces of the universe.
Theist – One who believes in the presence of God.
Monotheist – One who believes in the theory of only one God.
Theomania – Religious madness.
Option (b) portrays the same meaning as that of the given group of words & hence it is the correct choice.
S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
The correct spelling is ‘Acreage’.
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
The proper arrangement is – BACD.
