MTS 21 05-07-2022 Shift 1 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

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

Scientists believe / that many animals have / a unique languages / of their own.

Options

A

that many animals have

B

a unique languages

C

of their own

D

Scientists believe

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

a unique languages

Question 2

Select the option that corrects the misspelt words in the given sentence.

Surely, he now has earned the repsect ‘mastr’.

Options

A

Surly, he now has earned the respect ‘muster’.

B

Surely, he now has earned the respect ‘master’.

C

Surly, he now has earned the repsect ‘masterr’.

D

Surely, he now has earned the repsect ‘masteer’.

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Surely, he now has earned the respect ‘master’.

Question 3

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Perceive

B

Passive

C

Perterb

D

Pigeon

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Perterb

Question 4

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The plan is to demolish the kitchen area and build a new room.

Options

A

forge

B

refurbish

C

raze

D

curtail

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

raze

Question 5

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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.

The reduced air pressure on airline flights can lessen the amount of oxygen in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent.

Options

A

The reduced air pressure on airline flights

B

No error

C

can lessen the amount of oxygen

D

in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent

Question 6

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

A book that contains information on various subjects

Options

A

Manuscript

B

Thesaurus

C

Dictionary

D

Encyclopaedia

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Encyclopaedia

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Chew the scenery

Options

A

To mismanage

B

To act overly emotional

C

To understate

D

To beautify

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

To act overly emotional

Question 8

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Hasty

Options

A

Restricted

B

Expeditious

C

Locked

D

Laidback

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Expeditious

Question 9

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My teacher asked me to keep _____.

Options

A

quit

B

quaint

C

quite

D

quiet

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

quiet

Question 10

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

The water at her place was cool and had a metallic taste.

Options

A

was coolest and has

B

were cool and have

C

No improvement required

D

was cooling and have

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

No improvement required

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word in the given sentence.

It is irrelevance, at least to me, whether the grant was (improvident) or no.

Options

A

cautious

B

thrifty

C

hungry

D

tardy

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

thrifty

Question 12

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

A thing or substance that is liable to catch fire easily

Options

A

Inflammable

B

Inaudible

C

Extinguishable

D

Incombustible

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Inflammable

Question 13

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He claims to be the ______ kid in the school.

Options

A

smartest

B

smartness

C

smarter

D

smarting

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

smartest

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

One’s cup of tea

Options

A

One’s perception about someone

B

One's chosen or preferred thing

C

One’s general principle

D

One’s hard-earned money

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

One's chosen or preferred thing

Question 15

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

A group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

Options

A

Skittery

B

Battery

C

Psaltery

D

Cemetery

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Battery

Question 16

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

Banning food and beverages is not desirable nor feasible in a civilized society.

Options

A

No improvement required

B

none

C

neither

D

nor

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

neither

Question 17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The more enlightened employers offer better terms.

Options

A

Civilised

B

Confounded

C

Educated

D

Reasonable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Confounded

Question 18

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

Many families are so poor to bear the cost of educating all their children.

Options

A

to poor

B

too poor

C

such poor

D

No improvement required

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

too poor

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Perilous

Options

A

Verbose

B

cruel

C

Safe

D

Unstable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Safe

Question 20

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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.

When you are under significant stress, it is hardly to process details and nuances.

Options

A

No error

B

significant stress, it is hardly

C

When you are under

D

to process details and nuances

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

significant stress, it is hardly

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.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

attack

B

affect

C

hold

D

effect

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

affect

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.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

who

B

whom

C

where

D

which

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

which

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.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

were

B

was

C

is

D

has

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

were

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.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

has

B

was

C

did

D

had

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

had

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.

Deforestation in tropical regions can (1) ______ the way water vapour is produced over the canopy, (2) ______ causes reduced rainfall. A 2019 study published in the journal Ecohydrology showed that parts of the Amazon rainforest that (3) ______ converted to agricultural land (4) ______ higher soil and air temperatures, which could (5) ______ drought conditions.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

aggravate

B

purify

C

inflame

D

provoke

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

aggravate

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