So, here we will provide you a set of 10 questions of English Language, important for SSC MTS exam.
Directions (1-10): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer.
It is commonly expected that as science advances, superstition should (1). Certainly, science brings a new (2) spirit of inquiry into a society where none existed and provides means of (3) the so-called miracles. Thus, claims of ash out of nothing, idols drinking milk or petrol created from herbs and water can be (4) to rigorous tests and the findings (5) with the known laws of science (6), the greatest stumbling-block in this process is the (7) human desire to find or (8) something extraordinary that (9) one above the humdrum of daily living which is why people are (10) to accept routine scientific explanations of unexpected events.
Q-1 Choose the correct option for (1)
A. recede
B. revive
C. dissolve
D. abandon
Q-2 Choose the correct option for (2)
A. volcanic
B. burning
C. critical
D. powerful
Q-3 Choose the correct option for (3)
A. diluting
B. debunking
C. diffusing
D. directing
Q-4 Choose the correct option for (4)
A. subjected
B. attached
C. observed
D. visualised
Q-5 Choose the correct option for (5)
A. cleared
B. exhibited
C. criticised
D. explained
Q-6 Choose the correct option for (6)
A. yet
B. despite
C. nevertheless
D. instead
Q-7 Choose the correct option for (7)
A. sober
B. wanted
C. critical
D. innate
Q-8 Choose the correct option for (8)
A. verify
B. express
C. propagate
D. witness
Q-9 Choose the correct option for (9)
A. sharpness
B. replaces
C. lifts
D. enlightens
Q-10 Choose the correct option for (0)
A. bored
B. curious
C. unworthy
D. reluctant
Answers :-
Q.1 (A)
Q.2 (B)
Q.3 (B)
Q.4 (A)
Q.5 (D)
Q.6 (A)
Q.7 (D)
Q.8 (C)
Q.9 (C)
Q.10 (D)
