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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 15 May, 2023 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

90 questions · 90 minutes · with answers · free

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Session 1 (40 questions)

1

In a match, average of runs scored by 7 players is 63. If the runs scored by 6 players are 130, 42, 24, 53, 45 and 54, then how many runs did the 7th player scored?

  1. ((a))

    93

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    85

  4. ((d))

    87

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

93

2

A dealer purchased a washing machine for Rs. 6400. After allowing a discount of 20% on its marked price, he still gains 30%. Find the marked price of the washing machine.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 12,000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 10,400

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 11,000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 13,000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 12,000

3

Two boats go downstream in a river at a speed of 35 km/hr and 25 km/hr. The speed of the stream is 4 km/hr. The distance between both boats initially is 60 km. In how much time will they meet if the boats are going downstream?

  1. ((a))

    10 hours

  2. ((b))

    13 hours

  3. ((c))

    6 hours

  4. ((d))

    8 hours

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10 hours

4

A train is moving at a uniform speed of 360 km/h. How far it will travel in 18 minutes?

  1. ((a))

    108 km

  2. ((b))

    160 km

  3. ((c))

    180 km

  4. ((d))

    200 km

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

108 km

5

A sum was lent for one year at the rate of 16 percent per annum on compound interest (compounding annually). If the compounding had been done half yearly, then the interest would have increased by Rs. 64. What was the sum lent?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 10000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 6000

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 14000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 20000

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 10000

6

what is the value of 12639×(7814÷1391)−459\frac{126}{39} \times\left(\frac{78}{14} \div \frac{13}{91}\right)-\frac{45}{9}  = ?

  1. ((a))

    121

  2. ((b))

    123

  3. ((c))

    143

  4. ((d))

    141

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

121

7

The average of 4 consecutive numbers is 35.5. find the highest number among these numbers.

  1. ((a))

    37

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

37

8

A sum of Rs. 600 becomes Rs. 840 at simple interest in 4 years. In how many years will the sum of Rs. 1500 amounts to Rs. 2100 at the same rate of simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    5 years

  2. ((b))

    4 years

  3. ((c))

    2 years

  4. ((d))

    3 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5 years

9

Successive discounts of 15% and 30% are equivalent to how much percent of a single discount?

  1. ((a))

    52.8%

  2. ((b))

    20.5%

  3. ((c))

    33.33%

  4. ((d))

    40.5%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

52.8%

10

25 employees can finish work in 20 days. After how many days should 10 employees leave the job so that the work is finished in 30 days?

  1. ((a))

    7 days

  2. ((b))

    6 days

  3. ((c))

    3 days

  4. ((d))

    5 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

7 days

11

What is the value of 25 percent of 40 percent of (2/7) of 2100?

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    50

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40

12

If the curved surface area of a solid cylinder is two-fifths of its total surface area, then what is the ratio of its diameter to its height?

  1. ((a))

    2 : 5

  2. ((b))

    1 : 2

  3. ((c))

    2 : 3

  4. ((d))

    3 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 5

13

The value of  \(\frac{1}{8}\times \left[\frac{1}{5} \text { of } \frac{11}{2} \div\left{\left(\frac{15}{3}-\frac{18}{6}\right)\right}\right]\) is:

  1. ((a))

    11160\frac{11}{160}

  2. ((b))

    1120\frac{11}{20}

  3. ((c))

    811\frac{8}{11}

  4. ((d))

    118\frac{11}{8}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11160\frac{11}{160}

14

The value of 12 ÷ (1/2) + {(35 ÷ 7) of 40} + 20 - 15 of 10 is:

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    94

  3. ((c))

    99

  4. ((d))

    80

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

15

If the cost price of an article is 80 percent of its selling price, then what is the profit percentage?

  1. ((a))

    50 percent

  2. ((b))

    33.33 percent

  3. ((c))

    25 percent

  4. ((d))

    30 percent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

50 percent

16

The bar graph shows the number of employed and unemployed people in 5 different countries. Find the ratio of unemployed people in India to employed people in Russia.

  1. ((a))

    2 : 3

  2. ((b))

    3 : 4

  3. ((c))

    1 : 4

  4. ((d))

    2 : 1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 : 3

17

The following table shows the number of students from 4 different schools playing different games. What is the ratio of the total students who played Basketball in School A and C together to the total students who played Football in school B and D together?

SchoolsGames
BasketballFootballTennisCricketHockey
A125752810022
B9050125013
C14580457040
D10040204555
  1. ((a))

    4 ∶ 5

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 5

  3. ((c))

    3 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 ∶ 5

18

A alone can paint a house in 35 days and B alone can do it in 70 days. Along with C, they did the job in 10 days only. In how many days C alone can do the job?

  1. ((a))

    40 days

  2. ((b))

    70/3 days

  3. ((c))

    70/4 days

  4. ((d))

    20 days

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

40 days

19

If the circumference of a circle is 13.2 cm, then what is its radius?

  1. ((a))

    1.7 cm

  2. ((b))

    6 cm

  3. ((c))

    21 cm

  4. ((d))

    2.1 cm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1.7 cm

20

A earns in march twice as much as in each of the other months. What is the ratio of his earnings in march to the annual earnings?

  1. ((a))

    2 ∶ 13

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 8

  3. ((c))

    4 ∶ 9

  4. ((d))

    2 ∶ 7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 ∶ 13

21

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.

Refute : Approve ::  Admire : ?

  1. ((a))

    Applaud

  2. ((b))

    Proud

  3. ((c))

    Appreciate

  4. ((d))

    Criticize

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Applaud

22

Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (rotation is not allowed)

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23

Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the

statements.

Statements:

Some words are short.

Some shorts are long.

All long are tree.

Conclusions:

I. Some tree are short.

II. Some tree are words.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion I follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

24

In a certain code language, 'JUMP' is written as 'ITLO' and 'GIRL' is written as 'FHQK'. How will 'LOVE' be written in that language?

  1. ((a))

    KNWF

  2. ((b))

    KNWD

  3. ((c))

    KPUD

  4. ((d))

    KNUD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

KNWF

25

Which of the following letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

CAM, DYL, EWK, FUJ, GSI, HQH, ?

  1. ((a))

    FOG

  2. ((b))

    IOF

  3. ((c))

    IJG

  4. ((d))

    IOG

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

FOG

26

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

First row- 8, 96, 104

Second row- 11, 132, 143

Third row- 7, 84,?

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    95

  3. ((c))

    91

  4. ((d))

    92

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

27

Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed)

.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second number is related to the first letter cluster.

CL : 36 :: FP : ?

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    88

  3. ((c))

    92

  4. ((d))

    49

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

96

29

In a certain code language. 'FULLY' is coded as 'CPPYJ'. What is the code for 'GIVEN' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    RIZMK

  2. ((b))

    RIZOK

  3. ((c))

    RIZML

  4. ((d))

    RIYMK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

RIZMK

30

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

31

Seven students H, I, J, K, L, M and N have all scored unique number of marks. H scored only more than N. Marks of three students were between the marks of J and I. I did not score the highest marks. How many students scored less than J?

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

32

In a certain code language, 'ABOVE' is coded as 'DERYH. What is the code for 'BELOW' in that code language?

  1. ((a))

    EHORZ

  2. ((b))

    FHOSY

  3. ((c))

    EHPRY

  4. ((d))

    EHORY

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

EHORZ

33

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

12 × 4 - 8 + 9 ÷ 3 = 32

  1. ((a))

    4 and 9

  2. ((b))

    12 and 3

  3. ((c))

    12 and 9

  4. ((d))

    32 and 12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 and 9

34

Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

Some horses are not trucks.

All horses are white.

Conclusions:

I. Some white are trucks.

II. Some horses being truck is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion II follows

  4. ((d))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only conclusion I follows

35

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

483 ∶ 331 ∶∶ 715 ∶ ?

  1. ((a))

    653

  2. ((b))

    570

  3. ((c))

    563

  4. ((d))

    356

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

653

36

Five girls namely B, H, O, M and S are seating in a circle facing the centre. S is sitting to the immediate left of O and the immediate right of B. M sits second to the left of S. Who sits to the immediate right of H?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    O

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S

37

After interchanging the given two numbers what will be the values of equation (I) and (II) respectively?

8 and 4

I. 8 - 4 × 6 ÷ 3 + 7 

II. 8 × 3 - 6 ÷ 2 + 4

  1. ((a))
    • 5 and 20
  2. ((b))
    • 4 and 18
  3. ((c))
    • 5 and 17
  4. ((d))

    20 and 18

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))
  • 5 and 20
38

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

47, 49, 53, 55, 59, 61, 65, ?

  1. ((a))

    56

  2. ((b))

    76

  3. ((c))

    67

  4. ((d))

    69

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

56

39

Six brothers K, L, M, N, O and S are standing in a column facing north. K is standing just behind N. O stands exactly between M and S. Only three brothers stand behind L. Who is standing just behind K?

  1. ((a))

    L

  2. ((b))

    S

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    N

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

L

40

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

81, 243, 40.5, 121.5, 20.25, 60.75, ?

  1. ((a))

    10.120

  2. ((b))

    10.115

  3. ((c))

    10.125

  4. ((d))

    10.215

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10.120

Session 2 (50 questions)

41

Which of the following personality is associated with Aligarh movement?

  1. ((a))

    Syed Ahmed Khan

  2. ((b))

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  3. ((c))

    Abul Kalam Azad

  4. ((d))

    Syed Amir Ali

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Syed Ahmed Khan

42

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was started in which year?

  1. ((a))

    2017

  2. ((b))

    2015

  3. ((c))

    2014

  4. ((d))

    2016

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2017

43

Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under a peepal tree at _________.

  1. ((a))

    Varanasi

  2. ((b))

    Bodh gaya

  3. ((c))

    Ujjain

  4. ((d))

    Patliputra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Varanasi

44

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple was constructed in 999 A.D. by the king Dhangadeva of ___________ dynasty.

  1. ((a))

    Chandela

  2. ((b))

    Pala

  3. ((c))

    Pallava

  4. ((d))

    Chola

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chandela

45

As on 1st March 2023, which of the following is NOT a member country of ASEAN?

  1. ((a))

    Thailand

  2. ((b))

    Indonesia

  3. ((c))

    Sri Lanka

  4. ((d))

    Malaysia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thailand

46

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, was formerly known as __________.

  1. ((a))

    Elizabeth Terminus Station

  2. ((b))

    James Terminus Station 

  3. ((c))

    George Terminus Station

  4. ((d))

    Victoria Terminus Station

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elizabeth Terminus Station

47

Chhau dance is a blend of martial traditions, temple rituals etc. It is performed in which region of India?

  1. ((a))

    Eastern

  2. ((b))

    Northern

  3. ((c))

    Western

  4. ((d))

    Southern

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eastern

48

The Indian Census 2011 can be referred to as the _________ census operation after Indian independence. 

  1. ((a))

    eleventh

  2. ((b))

    seventh

  3. ((c))

    tenth

  4. ((d))

    ninth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

eleventh

49

Which was the first ancient Indian civilization that had systematic town planning and underground drainage systems?

  1. ((a))

    Early Nubian civilization

  2. ((b))

    Later Vedic civilization

  3. ((c))

    Aegean civilization

  4. ((d))

    Indus valley civilization

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Early Nubian civilization

50

What does Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code signifies?

  1. ((a))

    Triple talaq

  2. ((b))

    Surrogacy

  3. ((c))

    Criminalize unnatural offences

  4. ((d))

    Women temple entry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Triple talaq

51

Which of the following layers of the atmosphere means "region of mixing"?

  1. ((a))

    Stratosphere

  2. ((b))

    Troposphere

  3. ((c))

    Thermosphere

  4. ((d))

    Mesosphere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stratosphere

52

Shovana Narayan is a renowned __________ dancer.

  1. ((a))

    Manipuri

  2. ((b))

    Kuchipudi

  3. ((c))

    Odissi

  4. ((d))

    Kathak

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Manipuri

53

The Mahanadi river rises in the highlands of __________.

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Bihar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

54

When was the Battle of Tukaroi fought where Akbar defeated Sultanate of Bengal and Bihar?

  1. ((a))

    1564

  2. ((b))

    1582

  3. ((c))

    1575

  4. ((d))

    1591

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1564

55

Who were the prime accused in the Assembly bomb case that took place in 1929, Delhi?

  1. ((a))

    Udham Singh and Mangal Pandey

  2. ((b))

    Surya Sen and Ram Prasad

  3. ((c))

    Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt

  4. ((d))

    Ram Prasad and Ashafaqulla

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Udham Singh and Mangal Pandey

56

___________ is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port.

  1. ((a))

    Kandla

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai

  3. ((c))

    Vishakhapatnam

  4. ((d))

    Paradwip

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kandla

57

The famous Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Madhya Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

58

Who among the following is a celebrated sarod maestro?

  1. ((a))

    Niladri Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Vilayat Khan

  3. ((c))

    N. Ramani

  4. ((d))

    Zarin Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Niladri Kumar

59

The GDP estimation method measuring the aggregate value of factor payments is called ___________.

  1. ((a))

    product method

  2. ((b))

    value added method

  3. ((c))

    expenditure method

  4. ((d))

    income method

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

product method

60

In India, the practice of erecting megaliths began about ___________ ago.

  1. ((a))

    3000 years

  2. ((b))

    2000 years

  3. ((c))

    500 years

  4. ((d))

    1000 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3000 years

61

Which among the following elements does not belongs to the Halogens group?

  1. ((a))

    Astatine

  2. ((b))

    Helium

  3. ((c))

    Bromine

  4. ((d))

    Chlorine

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Astatine

62

As announced in the Budget 2022, ___________ Anganwadis will be upgraded for improving child health.

  1. ((a))

    4 lakh

  2. ((b))

    1 lakh

  3. ((c))

    2 lakh

  4. ((d))

    3 lakh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4 lakh

63

Which among the following team won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2021?

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    England

  3. ((c))

    West Indies

  4. ((d))

    India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australia

64

"Wide Angle" is an autobiography of which of the following sportsperson?

  1. ((a))

    Wasim Akram

  2. ((b))

    Yuvraj Singh

  3. ((c))

    Imran Khan

  4. ((d))

    Anil Kumble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Wasim Akram

65

Which religious group of people celebrates the Nowruz festival in India ?

  1. ((a))

    Jews

  2. ((b))

    Buddhists

  3. ((c))

    Parsis

  4. ((d))

    Jains

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jews

66

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

The sound of elephants

  1. ((a))

    Trumpet

  2. ((b))

    Quack

  3. ((c))

    Laurel

  4. ((d))

    Screech

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Trumpet

67

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Shout 

  2. ((b))

    Salute

  3. ((c))

    Belieif

  4. ((d))

    Crops

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shout 

68

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

She was fined of driving over the speed limit.

  1. ((a))

    fine of driving

  2. ((b))

    fined for drive

  3. ((c))

    fined for driving

  4. ((d))

    No improvement

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fine of driving

69

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Aptitude

  1. ((a))

    Attitude

  2. ((b))

    Talent

  3. ((c))

    Stress

  4. ((d))

    Faith

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Attitude

70

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

apple has also introduced a (rule that seemed tie) to its recent dispute with Basecamp.

  1. ((a))

    rule that seems tied

  2. ((b))

    rule that seemingly tied

  3. ((c))

    No correction required

  4. ((d))

    rule which seemed tie

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

rule that seems tied

71

Choose the sentence with no spelling error.

  1. ((a))

    The two are in most cases mutualy exclusive.

  2. ((b))

    The two are in most cases mutuallyy exclusive.

  3. ((c))

    The two are in most cases mutually exclusive.

  4. ((d))

    The two are in most casies mutually exclusive.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The two are in most cases mutualy exclusive.

72

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

In humans, consumption of alcohol stimulate brain cells to release mood-altering dopamine.

  1. ((a))

    release mood-altering dopamine.

  2. ((b))

    In humans, consumption of alcohol,

  3. ((c))

    stimulate brain cells to

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

release mood-altering dopamine.

73

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To stretch one's legs

  1. ((a))

    To leave a place without permission

  2. ((b))

    To go for a party

  3. ((c))

    To go for a walk after you have been sitting for a long time

  4. ((d))

    To measure one's worth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To leave a place without permission

74

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. 

I am looking forward to _________ you at our favourite restaurant.

  1. ((a))

    meets

  2. ((b))

    meet

  3. ((c))

    met

  4. ((d))

    meeting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

meets

75

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

What evil magic does / it possess to draw the human / heart so powerful to it?

  1. ((a))

    heart so powerful to it?

  2. ((b))

    What evil magic does

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    it possess to draw the human

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Answer: ((a))

heart so powerful to it?

76

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Drastic times call for drastic measures

  1. ((a))

    When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions

  2. ((b))

    Don't rely on it until you sure of it

  3. ((c))

    Something that ends at the last minute or last few seconds

  4. ((d))

    Do not pull all your resources in one possibility

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Answer: ((a))

When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions

77

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative

There is definitely _________ he is not telling me.

  1. ((a))

    everything

  2. ((b))

    something

  3. ((c))

    somebody

  4. ((d))

    anything

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Answer: ((a))

everything

78

Select the appropriate antonym for the underlined word.

Megan, my precious darling, where is the kettle?

  1. ((a))

    detested

  2. ((b))

    expensive

  3. ((c))

    beloved

  4. ((d))

    steep

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Answer: ((a))

detested

79

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Immediate relocation is your best course of action.

  1. ((a))

    emergence

  2. ((b))

    ending

  3. ((c))

    expiration

  4. ((d))

    migration

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Answer: ((a))

emergence

80

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Wicked

  1. ((a))

    Admirable

  2. ((b))

    Sarcastic

  3. ((c))

    Infernal

  4. ((d))

    Dissent

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Answer: ((a))

Admirable

81

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

All the companies make an __________ to be seen and heard within communities.

  1. ((a))

    establishment

  2. ((b))

    effort

  3. ((c))

    excuse

  4. ((d))

    aisle

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Answer: ((a))

establishment

82

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

Since 1950 the number of children in secondary schools has been increasing noticeable

  1. ((a))

    No improvement

  2. ((b))

    have increasingly noticeably

  3. ((c))

    has been increasing noticeably

  4. ((d))

    increasingly noticeable

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Answer: ((a))

No improvement

83

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Jacqueline represents retirement as the final result of a long course of dissatisfaction with ___________ life.

  1. ((a))

    joyful

  2. ((b))

    mundane

  3. ((c))

    barbaric

  4. ((d))

    divine

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Answer: ((a))

joyful

84

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

I spend a lot of my time at work helping my customers find an best outfit.

  1. ((a))

    No error

  2. ((b))

    I spend a lot of

  3. ((c))

    my time at work helping my

  4. ((d))

    customers find an best outfit.

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Answer: ((a))

No error

85

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.

Departure from common rule

  1. ((a))

    Anomaly

  2. ((b))

    Quixotic

  3. ((c))

    Pragmatic

  4. ((d))

    Stupor

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Answer: ((a))

Anomaly

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

In the early 1920's, settlers came to Alaska looking for (1) __________. They travelled by boat to the coastal towns of Seward and Knik, and from there by land into the gold fields. The trail they used to (2) _________ inland is known today as the Iditarod Trail, one of the National Historic Trails designated (3) __________ the Congress of the United States. The Iditarod Trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska, as the mail and supplies were (4) ___________  across this trail. People also used it to get from place to place, including the priests, ministers, and judges who had to travel between villages. In the winter, the settlers' only means of travel down this trail was via dog (5) ___________.

86

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

  1. ((a))

    copper

  2. ((b))

    gold

  3. ((c))

    iron

  4. ((d))

    silver

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Answer: ((a))

copper

87

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

  1. ((a))

    submerge

  2. ((b))

    travel

  3. ((c))

    locate

  4. ((d))

    navigate

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Answer: ((a))

submerge

88

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

  1. ((a))

    by

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    of

  4. ((d))

    at

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Answer: ((a))

by

89

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.

  1. ((a))

    carried

  2. ((b))

    deported

  3. ((c))

    imported

  4. ((d))

    transported

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Answer: ((a))

carried

90

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

  1. ((a))

    smell

  2. ((b))

    sled

  3. ((c))

    bark

  4. ((d))

    boat

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Answer: ((a))

smell

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