Choosing the correct sentence MCQ Solved Paper for SSC MTS

1. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Not only was he efficient but also welcoming in nature.
A. He not only was competent but also friendly in nature.
B. Not only was he competent but also friendly in nature.
C. He not only was competent but friendly too in nature.
D. He was not only competent but also friendly in nature.
Answer : D

2. Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance,
A. Being a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.Practice Exercise
B. Since he was a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
C. Being that he was a realist, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
D. Realist that he was, the detective could not accept the statement of the accused that UFOs had caused the disturbance.
Answer : A

3. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. She was one of the first authors to point at the importance of womens subsistence activities particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and the underestimation of such activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
B. She was one of the first authors to point out the importance of womens subsistence activities particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and such underestimation of activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
C. She was one of the first authors to point at the importance of womens subsistence activities, particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and such underestimation of activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
D. She was one of the first authors to point out the importance of womens subsistence activities in predominantly agricultural countries, and the underestimation of such activities in the conventional methods of national income accounting.
Answer : D

4. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Could you give me the amount that you filled out in the check which was sent?
B. Could you give me the amount what you filled out in the check you sent?
C. Could you give me the amount for which you filled out in the check you sent?
D. Could you give me the amount wherein you filled out in the check you sent?
Answer : A

5. GT has many good faculties who are very good in their respective subjects and you can go to them anytime and discuss about your problems. Once the English faculty discussed about an idiom and asked us to translate it word to word.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

6. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is that it is not always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
B. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
C. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
D. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C

7. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The principal seldom ever wants to try and face the facts.
A. The principal seldom ever wants to try and face the facts.
B. The principal seldom if ever wants to try and face the facts.
C. The principal seldom ever wants to try to face the facts.
D. The principal seldom wants to the to face the facts.
Answer : D

8. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Depending on skillful suggestion, argument is seldom used in advertising.
A. Depending on skillful suggestion, argument is seldom used in advertising.
B. Argument is seldom used by advertisers, who depend on skillful suggestion instead.
C. Skillfull suggestion is depended on by advertisers instead of argumentation.
D. Suggestion, which is skillful, is used in place of argumentation by advertisers.
Answer : B

9. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
He is sure to receive his pay. It is due to him. Why then does he worry?
A. Why does he worry, till he is sure to receive his pay due to him?
B. Why should he worry as the pay due to him is sure to be received?
C. Why does he worry as he should be sure to receive the pay due to him?
D. None of the above sentences is correct.
Answer : D

10. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The Manager would like you to help him locate the default.
A. If you help him locate the default, the Manager would like you.
B. The Manager desires that you should provide him the necessary assistance to locate the default.
C. The Manager feels that if you do not help him the fault will not be located.
D. The Manager expects that the default should be located only with your help.
Answer : B

1. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable for itself but also as a service to the nation.
B. Creativity in any field is not regarded only as valuable on its own, but also as a service to the nation.
C. Creativity, in any field, is not only regarded as valuable, but also as a service to the nation.
D. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable in itself but also as a service to the nation.
A. D
B. C
C. A
D. B
Answer : A

12. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Are these gloves belonging to you? she asked.
B. Does this gloves belong to you? she asked.
C. Do these gloves belongs to you? she asked.
D. Do these gloves belong to you? she aksed.
Answer : D

13. Whenever there is a new Mathematics question, usually I am knowing the answer but I am simply forgetting it.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

14. Then they told me to take the name a corporate personality who is engaged in many charities and I said Narayan Murthy, but they said, Your answer is wide off the mark.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

15. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. Returning home from the dinner, we were annoyed to find that the porch light is broken again.
B. If you keep on losing your composure on minor issues, that isnt going to get you no where
C. In the meeting, Mr. Mehta informed the executives that they have to fulfill the target regardless of the stringency of the deadline
D. The call for the assembly was very disappointing, as we havent hardly initiated our discussion on a new venture outside the main conference bloc.
Answer : C

16. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Crossing the street, a bus almost crushed us to death.
A. Crossing the street, a bus almost crushed us to death.
B. A bus almost crushed us, crossing the street.
C. As we crossed the street, a bus almost crushed us.
D. A bus, crossing the street, almost crushed us.
Answer : C

17. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
When one travels by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
A. When one travels by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
B. When you travel by Air Sitara one often finds that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
C. As you travel by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
D. If you travel by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
Answer : D

18. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
If some Indians look at where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money.
A. If some Indians look at where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money.
B. If some Indians look back to where they are going, it can be seen that our goal is money.
C. If some Indians look at where they are going, it can be seen that their goal is money.
D. If some Indians look at where they are going, they can see that their goal is money.
Answer : D

19. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Sam was away on vacation longer than his friends.
B. Most of the audience did not enjoy the concert, likening it to grinding up metal.
C. Owning a car is still Dans goal, like that of his parents when they were his age.
D. Covering the floors with tiles costs twice as much as linoleum.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

20. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals
B. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and costs are artificially escalated with a large number of devices and black money is generated through underhand deals.
C. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated on underhand deals.
D. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and by large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.
Answer : B

21. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Any action of government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourage excessive hedging.
B. Any action by government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourage excessive gambling.
C. Any action by government to reduce the systemic risk inherent due to financial markets will also reduce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourages excessive hedging.
D. Any action of government to reduce the systemic risk inherent in financial markets will also reuce the risks that private operators perceive and thereby encourages excessive gambling.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : B

22. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating value by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
B. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked on with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating values by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
C. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up to with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating value by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
D. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating values by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
Answer : C

23. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. As I sat on the park bench enjoying the cool night air and gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed by me.
B. As I sat on the park bench and was enjoying the cool night air and gazing at the people who were took a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed by me.
C. As I was sitting on the park bench and was enjoying the cool night air and was gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed me by.
D. As I sat on the park bench enjoying the cool night air and had been gazing at the people who were taking a break from the tensions of the world, two young lovers passed me by.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A

24. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Burger King is planning to expand their product baskets by including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers, faced with a growing backlash against processed food products.
B. Faced with a growing backlash against processed food products in the West, Burger King is including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers and planning to expand its product basket.
C. Including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers and faced with a growing backlash against processed food products in the West, Burger King is planning to expand his product basket.
D. Faced with a growing backlash against processed food products in the West, Burger King is planning to expand its product basket by including low-calorie diet for health conscious consumers.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : D

25. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.
B. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and costs are artificially escalated with a large number of devices and black money is generated through underhand deals.
C. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated on underhand deals.
D. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and by large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A

26. They asked me about eve-teasing and its consequences in our society. I said it promoted many a problems in our society.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

27. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
A. Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
B. Unless present policies are reversed immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
C. Unless present policies are reversed, the world may suffer irreversible damage by the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
D. Unless present policies are reversed, the world may suffer irreversible damage through the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
Answer : B

28. In each of the following questions, one or more of the sentences is/are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence(s).
A. In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.
B. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation.
C. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it.
D. The glow from that fire can truly light the world.
A. B only
B. A
C. C only
D. No error
Answer : D

29. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
They watched. They wondered. They were unable to find the reason.
A. They watched and wondered till they were unable to find the reason.
B. They watched and wondered but were unable to find the reason.
C. They had watched and wondered but were unable to find the reason.
D. They watched and wondered despite being unable to find the reason.
Answer : B

30. Each question consists of four sentences. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates these grammatically incorrect and inappropriate sentence(s).
A. I remember seeing a full page advertisement with a bright background colour.
B. The only other item on the page was a very small line of type in a lighter shade of the same colour.
C. Sinc I can still recall the ad, it must made an impression.
D. Using colour to impact your design works best when it involves the unexpected or extreme.
A. C only
B. B only
C. D only
D. No error
Answer : A

31. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
A. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
B. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, to have a bath in the ocean, and, particularly to sun bathe on the shore.
C. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool to bathe in the ocean, and, particularly sun bathing on the shore.
D. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, sun bathing on the shore.
Answer : D

32. The shopkeeper hadnt hardly any of those kind of goods.
A. The shopkeeper hadnt hardly any of those kind of goods.
B. The shopkeeper hadnt hardly any of those kinds of goods.
C. The shopkeeper had hardly any of those kind of goods.
D. The shopkeeper had hardly any of those kinds of goods.
Answer : D

33. We were preparing for SSC last year from the GT as GT is one of the best institute for SSC Entrance preparation.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

34. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
A. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
B. The Indian cricket team having won its first game of the 2007 World Cup, excited the fans of the team.
C. The Indian cricket teams having won its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
D. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
Answer : D

35. Had he realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
A. Had he realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
B. If he would have realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
C. Had he had realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
D. When he realized how close he was to failing, he did not go to the party.
Answer : A

36. If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
A. If we cooperate together by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
B. If we cooperate by dividing up the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
C. If we cooperate by dividing up the booty together, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
D. If we cooperate with each other by dividing the booty, we shall be able to work together smoothly in the future.
Answer : D

37. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Julia was able to climb the tree so fast as her brothers.
B. The blue dress looks more flattering on you than the red one.
C. Three times more students attended the prom this year than last year.
D. Joe went to bed early because his will to succeed in the race the following morning was greater than playing pool with his friends.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

38. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Where the problems arises is when we decide that we already know what it takes to do a job.
B. Where the problems arise is when we have decided we already know what it takes to do a job.
C. Where the problems arise is when we decide that we already know what it takes to do a job.
D. Where the problems arise is when we decide that we have already known what it takes to do a job.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C

39. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
A. The reason I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
B. Why I came late to office today is because my car broke down.
C. The reason I was late to office today is because my car broke down.
D. The reason I came late to office today is that my car broke down.
Answer : D

40. Once I met a brilliant student in GT and I asked, What is your good name?, and he replied, Myself Udayan Sarkar. I thought when can I get so many marks as him.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

41. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
A. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all ready evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
B. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
C. The trend toward decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisation.
D. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all in already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
Answer : B

42. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
A. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
B. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly will never be able to pick up the bat again.
C. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not been and possible never would be able to pick up the bat again.
D. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not been able to and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
Answer : D

43. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Mary returned the dress to the store, which was torn at one of the seams.
B. We enjoy meeting people having different interests.
C. Obstinate and surly, the managers attitude alienated his employees.
D. As with other children in her neighborhood who were home-schooled, Joan sometimes missed being in a classroom with her peers.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

44. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own.
B. The teacher will be able to pay a visit to our schools and compare teaching methods for their own.
C. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own.
D. The teachers will be able to visit our and compare their teaching method with their own.
Answer : C

45. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Business is changing so rapidly that those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will not only become rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor hierarchical society.
B. Business is changing so rapidly that not only those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will become rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
C. Business is changing so rapidly that those who can foresee not only the changing needs of the market will become rich but also create million of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
D. Not only is business changing rapidly that those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will became rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
Answer : A

46. In each of the following questions, one or more of the sentences is/are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence(s).
A. As the growing economy makes increasing demands on infrastructure inputs, these problems could worsen in the coming year.
B. Therefore, addressing infrastructure gaps needs to doing our topmost priority next year.
C. The second risk lies in the global macroeconomic imbalances, reflected in the twin deficits of the US and rising surpluses of Asia.
D. The longer these imbalances have persisted, the greater has become the risk of a disruptive correction.
A. A only
B. B only
C. D only
D. C only
Answer : B

47. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, sharp paws, and keen sense of hearing.
A. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, sharp paws, and keen sense of hearing.
B. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, sharp paws, and that his sense of hearing was keen.
C. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, that he had sharp paws, and a very keen sense of hearing.
D. Ritesh noticed the cats soft hair, keen sense of hearing and also that it had sharp paws.
Answer : A

48. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Led by religious fervor and misplaced enthusiasm to expose the hypocrisy of the government, if it anyhow could, the opposition was most outspoken.
B. He hesitated to accept the offer, as he didnt think the salary would be enough for a man with a family of six.
C. I remember having read somewhere that the first satellite was launched by Russians.
D. The tallest among them expressed a keen desire to sit under the shade of a tree.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : B

49. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, that one can be taking from the earth and the atmosphere only so much as one puts back into them, as did the ancient in India centuries ago.
B. As did the ancient in India centuries ago, he must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize that one can take from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as they put into them.
C. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, as did the ancient in India centuries ago, that one can take from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as one puts back into them.
D. He must again learn, as did the ancient in India centuries ago, to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, that one can be taking from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as one puts back into them.
Answer : C

50. In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. So once an economy is actually in recession,
B. the authorities can, in principle, move the economy.
C. out of slump - assuming hypothetically.
D. that they know how to - by a temporary stimuli.
E. In the longer term, however, such policies have no affect on the overall behaviour of the economy.
A. A, B & E
B. B, C & E
C. C & D
D. A & B
Answer : D