So, here we will provide you a set of 10 questions of English Language, important for SSC MTS exam.
Directions (1-5): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.
Q.1 Prognosis
A. diagnosis
B. forecast
C. preface
D. identity
Q.2 Poach
A. catch
B. hunt
C. preach
D. plunder
Q.3 Repartee
A. refuse
B. celebrate
C. response
D. question
Q.4 Exhort
A. recommend
B. coax
C. pressure
D. push
Q.5 Lurid
A. happy
B. abundant
C. brigth
D. shocking
Directions (6-10): In questions given below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form’ Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct form.
Q.6 David said to Anna," Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow."
A. David told Anna that Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow
B. David told Anna that Mona left for her native place the next day
C. David told to Anna that Mona would be leaving for her native place tomorrow
D. David told Anna that Mona would leave for her native place the next day
Q.7 He said to her," What a cold day"!
A. He told her that it was a cold day
B. He exclaimed that it was a very cold day
C. He exclaimed that it was a cold day
D. He exclaimed sorrowfully that it was a cold day
Q.8 The captain said to his men, ''Stand at ease"
A. The captain urged his men to stand at ease
B. The captain requested his men to stand at ease
C. The captain commanded his men to stand at ease
D. The captain told his men to stand at ease
Q.9 Pawan said to me,"If I hear any news ,I'll phone you"
A. Pawan told me that if he heard any news, he will phone me.
B. Pawan told me that if he heard any news, he would phone me.
C. Pawan told me if he heard any news, he would phone me.
D. Pawan told me that if he will hear any news, he would phone me.
Q.10 He said, "Be quiet and listen to my words."
A. He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words.
B. He urged them and said be quiet and listen to his words.
C. He said they should be quiet and listen to his words.
D. He said you should be quiet and listen to my words.
Answers :-
Q.1 (B)
Q.2 (B)
Q.3 (C)
Q.4 (D)
Q.5 (D)
Q.6 (D)
Q.7 (B)
Q.8 (C)
Q.9 (B)
Q.10 (A)