SSC English Topic Wise Previous Year Solved Papers – Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test
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SSC English Previous Year Question Papers Mathematics Reasoning General Awareness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010)
1. The hotel was not too expensive, __
(a) was it ?
(b) wasn’t it ?
(c) is it ?
(d) isn’t it ?
2. Like humans, zoo animals must have a dentist their ___teeth.
(a) fill
(b) filled
(c) filling
(d) to be filled
3. It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you___it.
(a) didn’t have to do
(b) hadn’t to do
(c) mightn’t have done
(d) mustn’t have done
4. He went ___sea alone.
(a) in
(b) to
(c) into
(d) on
5. The__of our civilization from an agricultural society to today’s complex industrial world was accompanied by war.
(a) adjustment
(b) migration
(c) route
(d) metamorphosis
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010)
6. The court__cognizance of the criminal’s words.
(a) took
(b) made
(c) gave
(d) allowed
7.___wins this civil war there will be little rejoicing at the victory.
(a) Whichever
(b) Whoever
(c) Whatever
(d) Wherever
8. As he got older his belief in these principles did not___
(a) wither
(b) shake
(c) waver
(d) dither
9. Everyone in this world is accountable to God__his actions.
(a) about
(b) for
(c) to
(d) over
10. Your father used to be the principal of this college___?
(a) did he ?
(b) does he ?
(c) didn’t he ?
(d) doesn’t he ?
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-15) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011)
11. The housewife___ the cakes burning, and ran to switch off the oven.
(a) smell
(b) smells
(c) smelt
(d) smelling
12.___an old legend, King Shirham lived in India.
(a) In the event of
(b) Due to
(c) According to
(d) In reference to
13.___you leave now, you will be late.
(a) Until
(b) Till
(c) Unless
(d) Although
14. The___ were arrested for illegally hunting the bears.
(a) poachers
(b) rangers
(c) soldiers
(d) villagers
15. If you had followed the rules, you___disqualified.
(a) will not be
(b) would not be
(c) will not have been
(d) would not have been
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011)
16. The company let me___time off work.
(a) take
(b) taking
(c) to take
(d) took
17. I assume___with me.
(a) every one agreeing
(b) that every one agrees
(c) every one to agree
(d) that every one. to agree
18.___the rain forests is very important, if we do not want the flora and fauna found there to become extinct.
(a) Reserving
(b) Destroying
(c) Preserving
(d) Maintaining
19. If I had helped him, he___
(a) will not be drowned
(b) would not be drowned
(c) will not have drowned
(d) would not have drowned
20. When will you head___your assignment?
(a) in
(b) back
(c) down
(d) into
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-30) : In the following questions, 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.
Passage (Q no. 21-30)
Almost every full moon night, the officials in Andaman and Nicobar Islands take part in a cautious ritual. The tribesmen watch from a from a safe distance as the officials 21 the island in a boat 22 gifts for them. The islanders come 23 hesitantly only after the officials 24 dumbed the coconuts brought 25 them onto the beach and begin 26 away from their small island. On some nights the tribals even 27 up enough courage to swim upto a few feet 28 from the boat. The officials maintain that they do 29 want to interfere with the way of life of the tribals. The island30 heavily on the mainland for most goods.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011)
21.
(a) approach
(b) depart
(c) present
(d) absent
22.
(a) coming
(b) leaving
(c) carrying
(d) relieving
23.
(a) forward
(b) backward
(c) sides
(d) upward
24.
(a) has
(b) have
(c) had
(d) be
25.
(a) by
(b) to
(c) in
(d) for
26.
(a) watching
(b) seeing
(c) sailing
(d) stopping
27.
(a) leave
(b) muster
(c) come
(d) present
28.
(a) correctly
(b) distantly
(c) near
(d) away
29.
(a) no
(b) neither
(c) not
(d) nor
30.
(a) spy
(b) rely
(c) occupy
(d) reply
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-40): 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.
PASSAGE (Q.Nos. 31-40)
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (31) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (32) the age of the Earth (33) ancient times. There were all kinds of (34 that seemed to have the (35) But man could not begin to (36) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (37) When it was proved that the (38) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (39) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (40).
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011)
31.
(a) problem
(b) question
(c) matter
(d) query
32.
(a) around
(b) out
(c) about
(d) on
33.
(a) since
(b) during
(c) around
(d) from
34.
(a) ideas
(b) opinions
(c) stories
(d) matters
35.
(a) solution
(b) novel
(c) book
(d) answer
36.
(a) read
(b) think
(c) open
(d) guess
37.
(a) now
(b) time
(c) then
(d) ago
38.
(a) Moon
(b) time
(c) Earth
(d) Mars
39.
(a) part
(b) division
(c) opening
(d) centre
40.
(a) end
(b) begin
(c) think
(d) work
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41- 45): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
41. The Union Budget is likely to be presented on February 26, two days ahead of the ___date.
(a) critical
(b) conventional
(c) suitable
(d) convenient
42. I am sorry___the mistake.
(a) from
(b) with
(c) for
(d) at
43. He__ her that she would pass.
(a) insured
(b) ensured
(c) assumed
(d) assured
44. Your father__worry I’m a very careful driver.
(a) needn’t
(b) none
(c) can’t
(d) doesn’t
45. The__chosen for construction of the building is in the heart of the city.
(a) cite
(b) slight
(c) sight
(d) site
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46-50) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
46. The ladies black purse, which is on sale has a beautiful ___carved on it.
(a) motif
(b) patch
(c) layout
(d) schematic
47. Who is the person you___at the cinema last night?
(a) were recognising
(b) recognised
(c) have recognised
(d) had recognised
48. As you sow__shall you reap.
(a) when
(b) as
(c) like
(d) so
49. He complemented her___new dress.
(a) for
(b) of
(c) on
(d) about
50. It took him a long time__the candidate’s application.
(a) to considering
(b) to consider and weigh
(c) considering weighing
(d) to consider and to weigh
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 51-55) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
51. I__lunch one hour ago.
(a) have had
(b) had had
(c) have
(d) had
52. He thought that my car___for sale.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) has been
(d) will be
53. He tried to prevent me___doing my duty.
(a) against
(b) at
(c) with
(d) from
54. To the dismay of the student body, the class president was___berated by the principal at the school assembly.
(a) ignominiously
(b) privately
(c) magnanimously
(d) fortuitously
55. I would apologize if I___you.
(a) am
(b) was
(c) have been
(d) were
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56-60) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
56.__ pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them.
(a) Although
(b) However
(c) Because
(d) Despite
57. It is not__ for a man to be confined to the pursuit of wealth.
(a) healthy
(b) easy
(c) possible
(d) common
58. ___his being innocent of the crime, the judge sentenced him to one year imprisonment.
(a) Inspite of
(b) In case of
(c) On account of
(d) In the event of
59. It is a story of two men and a batch of___ armored cars.
(a) deceased
(b) diseased
(c) decrepit
(d) defeated
60. Although there is ___gunfire, there is no stiff resistance to the revolutionary army.
(a) bitter
(b) meagre
(c) continuous
(d) sporadic profession.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 61-65) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2012)
61. He will dispense __your services.
(a) of
(b) off
(c) on
(d) with
62. I have given her__
(a) a work
(b) some works
(c) a piece of work
(d) many works
63. He is a popular teacher. He seems to be ___for that
(a) cut down
(b) cut off
(c) cut in
(d) cut out
64. He was___ pertaining his innocence.
(a) stridently
(b) harshly
(c) confidently
(d) quickly
65. If you were found guilty of exceeding the speed limit, you___ to pay a fine.
(a) would have
(b) would had
(c) will have
(d) have
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 66-70) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four:
(SSC CHSL 2012)
66. Let us quickly
(a) muddle
(b) huddle
(c) hurdle
(d) puddle
67. Rajesh’s car wasn’t Ramesh’s, so we were too exhausted by the time we reached home.
(a) such comfortable
(b) as comfortable as
(c) comfortable enough
(d) so comfortable that
68. I don’t suppose that Pramod will be elected how hard he struggles as he is not completely supported by the committee.
(a) although
(b) seeing as
(c) no matter
(d) however
69. Regular exercise is conducive heath.
(a) in
(b) to
(c) for
(d) of
70. Can you please my web site just before I publish it ?
(a) find out
(b) go through
(c) set out
(d) lookup
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-80) : 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.
Growing urbanization and literacy, especially female education,will no doubt change the plight of women in India. But the 71 will be slow and painful. Are we 72 to wait until this happens while more and more girls meet their 73 end? Not if we lay claim to an India that is 74 and aspires to attain superpower status, there is only one quick 75 , which is not to wait for 76 to change, but to compel the police force to 77 their attitude. The attitude of the police force will become 78 if there is a big stick poised to hit them. They will be more 79 to women victims and keener to catch the 80 if they knew that they themselves will be punished or sacked. In an insensible society, fear is the only key.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2012)
71.
(a) method
(b) manner
(c) process
(d)section
72.
(a) keen
(b) prepared
(c) made
(d) asked
73.
(a) tragic
(b) lethal
(c) systematic
(d) methodical
74.
(a) growing
(b) shining
(c) competing
(d) plodding
75.
(a) decision
(b) thought
(c) idea
(d) solution
76.
(a) attitudes
(b) nature
(c) behaviour
(d) opinions
77.
(a) alter
(b) reverse
(c) change
(d) cleanse
78.
(a) democratic
(b) lenient
(c) liberal
(d) easy
79.
(a) affectionate
(b) considerate
(c) attentive
(d) concerned
80.
(a) culprits
(b) rowdies
(c) hooligans
(d) law-breakers
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81-95) : You have following two brief passages with 10 questions in Passage-I and 5 questions in passage-II. Read the passages carefully and fill up the blanks with suitable words out of the four alternatives given.
PASSAGE-I
Parents tend to spoil their own children either by overindulgence or by deprivation. Childhood should be the time for81 from primary selfishness to sharing, for learning to 82 with deprivation and disappointment and learning to 83 failure, since breaking a toy and forgetting a homework assignment are 84 serious than breaking a marriage or forgetting to prepare for career advancement. But 85 deprivation, as is common in 86 families, leaves many children 87 the stage of personal gratification. They lack resources for developing a sense of 88 towards others and a wish to care for them. And children 89 be poor to be underprivileged. The 90 are also deprived, cheated out of learning how to face life.
(SSC CHSL 2012)
81.
(a) changing
(b) turning
(c) shifting
(d) removing
82.
(a) cope up
(b) adjust
(c) fight
(d) cope
83.
(a) overcome
(b) eliminate
(c) remove
(d) forget
84.
(a) far better
(b) far less
(c) far worse
(d) far more
85.
(a) much
(b) exhaustive
(c) excessive
(d) every
86.
(a) undernourished
(b) uncoordinated
(c) uncooperative
(d) underprivileged
87.
(a) stuck in
(b) stuck on
(c) stuck about
(d) stick in
88.
(a) gratitude
(b) responsibility
(c) concern
(d) friends hip
89.
(a) would not
(b) should not
(c) need not
(d) had not
90.
(a) over confident
(d) over cautious
(c) over enthusiastic
(d) over indulged
PASSAGE-II
Auctions are public 91 of goods, conducted by an 92 auctioneer. He.encourages buyers to 93 higher prices and finally names the 94 bidder as the buyer of the goods. This is called ‘knocking down’ the goods, for when the bidding ends the auctioneer 95 a small hammer on a table in front of him.
91.
(a) sale
(b) marketing
(c) promotion
(d) viewing
92.
(a) authoritative
(b) allowed
(c) authentic
(d) approved
93.
(a) bid
(b) buy
(c) get
(d) bargain
94.
(a) smartest
(b) highest
(c) biggest
(d) strongest
95.
(a) bangs
(b) thrashes
(c) smashes
(d) hits
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 96-100): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s).
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
96. He was assured by his friends__every type of help in an emergency.
(a) about
(b) by
(c) of
(d) with
97. He was not a man___ intelligence.
(a) empty of
(b) lacking of
(c) devoid of
(d) absent of
98. The work___, he left his office.
(a) having been over
(b) having completed
(c) having been completed
(d) on being finished
99. Our monthly expenditure___by five hundred rupees when we decided to buy milk from the milkman.
(a) grew up
(b) shot up
(c) got up
(d) lifted up
100.___to people looked well enough, but when one looked more closely one saw that their faces were filled with despair.
(a) At first sight
(b) At first looking
(c) At first observation
(d) On first sight
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 101-105): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013)
101. Google is one of the most popular search engines, it is___by the internet users.
(a) utilized
(b) effected
(c) examined
(d) flabbergasted
102. Raj was tired of Puja’s___approach, so he asked her to make her final decision by that evening.
(a) silly-willy
(b) dilly-dally
(c) wasting
(d) dilly-nally
103. Ria is___at speaking languages. It is difficult to ___only one puppy for animal shelter.
(a) adept, adapt
(b) adapt, adapt
(c) adept, adopt
(d) adapt, adopt
104. School days are considered to be the best years of your life. When my ____‘year in school began. I began, to think of those past enjoyable days and of my future also.
(a) penultimate
(b) absolute
(c) integral
(d) termination
105. Being___, the judge gave a favourable verdict.
(a) sagacious
(b) pugnacious
(c) malicious
(d) tenacious
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 106-110): In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
106. All is not well___ the automobile sector.
(a) of
(b) down
(c) in
(d) to
107. Many premier educational institutions come forward to have a ___with flourshing industries.
(a) tie-down
(b) tie-up
(c) tie-in
(d) tie-on
108. He slipped ___his old ways and started drinking.
(a) into
(b)off
(c) by
(d)in
109. They reached the railway station before the train__
(a) had left
(b) had been left
(c) left
(d) was leaving
110. The Information and Communication Technology has___ age and employees very highly paid technocrats.
(a) come of
(b) come upon
(c) come out of
(d) come through
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 111-115) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
111. Mr. Murugan has been in this college___ 2010.
(a) for
(b) since
(c) after
(d) before
112. We attended a___discourse.
(a) spiritual
(b) spirituous
(c) spirituality
(d) spiritually
113. The valley is known for its____growth of vegetation.
(a) luxurious
(b) luxury
(c) luxuriant
(d) luxuriously
114. Satyajitray’s films___all barriers of caste, creed and religion. They are universal.
(a) transcend
(b) transcends
(c) trancend
(d) transend
115. I could hardly recognize him__I saw him.
(a) after
(b) but
(c) and
(d) when
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 116-120): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
116. Student-parking should be ___students should not be charged to buy parking stickers.
(a) fined
(b) free
(c) costly
(d) cheap
117. If you have roses growing in your garden, you can make a lovely___of flowers at home.
(a) bouqutte
(b) bucquete
(c) bouquete
(d) bouquet
118. The ___of the middle school is a woman of___
(a) Principles, Principal
(b) Principals, Principal
(c) Principal, Principle
(d) Principle, Principals
119. With the changing times, most of the students have become business-like they are __and want to take only those courses which they find rewarding.
(a) idealistic
(b) pragmatic
(c) enthusiastic
(d) partial
120. 1. John’s at__institute studying French.
2. They’re building__school at the end of our street.
3. Do they live in___UK or somewhere else?
(a) a, the, an
(b) the, a, an
(c) an, a, the
(d) the, an, a
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 121-125) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2013)
121. There are not solitary, free-living creatures ; every form of life is__other forms.
(a) dependent on
(b) parallel to
(c) overshadowed by
(d) segregated from
122. I’ll take___now as I have another’s appointment some where else.
(a) departure
(b) your leave
(c) permission
(d) leave from work
123. A garden knife is___ used for right pruning,
(a) generally
(b) compulsorily
(c) systematically
(d) daily
124. Serious threat to our ecology and environment can be __with organic cultivation.
(a) hastened
(b) impeded
(c) aggravated
(d) combated
125. ‘My India’ by Corbett deals___the author’s familiarity with and love of India.
(a) in
(b) of
(c) at
(d) with
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 126-130): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CHSL 2013)
126. The human mind seems to have built-in__against original thought.
(a) prejudices
(b) ideas
(c) interests
(d) safeguards
127. A child is the future of a family __nation.
(a) just as
(b) as a
(c) like a
(d) as well as of a
128. If strict security measures were taken, the tragedy might have been ___
(a) restrained
(b) averted
(c) removed
(d) controlled
129. The deceased left___ children.
(a) behind
(b) for
(c) with
(d) by
130. The statue___ a global symbol of freedom
(a) stands against
(b) stands to
(c) stands for
(d) stands as
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 131-140) : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC Multitasking 2013)
131. The new government took __last year.
(a) out
(b)after
(c) over
(d)upon
132. Mohan’s career has taken some___twists and turns.
(a) incentive
(b) interesting
(c) interactive
(d) intuitive
133. The bus__fifty passengers fell__the river.
(a) with; into
(b) for; upon
(c)over; on
(d)of;at
134. It is raining __________ . Do not go out.
(a) heavily
(b) fast
(c) soundly
(d) strongly
135. She tries to adjust ___________ her relations.
(a) for
(b) at
(c) so
(d) with
136. She was remarkably__________ in singing and dancing.
(a) accomplished
(b) conducive
(c) fluctuating
(d) cooperative
137. Sheila gained an advantage __________ me.
(a) upon
(b) from
(c) on
(d) over
138. Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid ___this disease.
(a) at
(b) from
(c) of
(d) over
139. Statistics__ always my worst subject.
(a) are
(b) were
(c) is
(d) have
140. When she retired, she handed___ the charge to the Vice-President.
(a) over
(b) out
(c) across
(d) off
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 141-145): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.
One fine morning, a 141 man knocked at the doors of the home for the aged run by nuns. He told the nun in charge that as he was 142 to Delhi, he wanted to leave his servant-maid to the 143 of the nuns. He assured the nun of sending some money every month 144 she was an orphan. The nun 145 her saying that she had got an excellent master.
(SSC CHSL 2013)
141.
(a) gentle
(b) bad
(c) nice
(d) good
142.
(a) moved
(b) shifted
(c) changed
(d) transferred
143.
(a) care
(b) home
(c) custody
(d) protection
144.
(a) because
(b) and
(c) though
(d) if
145.
(a) loved
(b) praised
(c) consoled
(d) condoled
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 146-150): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be field in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 2014)
146. The student was punished for his___
(a) impudence
(b) prudence
(c)modesty
(d)elemancy
147. My father was too _____ to push the heavy door.
(a) faint
(b) feeble
(c) fragile
(d) faltering
148. The flood damaged the books so much that it was impossible to ___them.
(a) retrieve
(b) retrace
(c) retract
(d) retreat
149. His bungalow went through a make___
(a) up
(b) out
(c) over
(d) for
150. This auspicious beginning ______ well for a successful completion of our project.
(a) attunes
(b) argues
(c) augurs
(d) answers
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 151-155): In the following questions below, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2014)
151. China is a big country, in area it is bigger than any other country ______ Russia.
(a) accept
(b) except
(c) expect
(d) access
152. The masks worn by the men helped them ______their identity.
(a) conceal
(b) congeal
(c) masquerade
(d) cheat
153. On the______ occasion of Laxmi Puja, the Mathurs bought a new car.
(a) officious
(b) auspicious
(c) fortuitous
(d) prosperous
154. Precautions are to be taken with any one who seems____
(a) contagious
(b) infectious
(c) diseased
(d) defiled
155. The treasure was hidden _______ a big shore.
(a) on
(b) underneath
(c) toward
(d) off
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 156-160) : In the following questions, some parts of the sentences given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CHSL 2014)
156. Is not learning superior ____ wealth?
(a) than
(b) from
(c) by
(d) to
157. A group of agitators ____ the mob to break down the Vice Chancellor’s door.
(a) wished
(b) excited
(c) threatened
(d) incited
158. Turn the lights ____ before you go to bed.
(a) on
(b) off
(c) out
(d) down
159. There is no _____ evidence to support your assertion.
(a) facile
(b) fictitious
(c) facetious
(d) factual
160. Throw a stone ____ the fierce dog.
(a) at
(b) upon
(c) on
(d) above
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 161-170): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC Multitasking 2014)
161. It is cool today, ________ ?
(a) aren’t it
(b) didn’t it
(c) wasn’t it
(d) isn’t it
162. The book ultimately reached the person___it belonged.
(a) who
(b) where
(c) to whom
(d) to who
163. Besides being reputed, he is famous for his____
(a) humanities
(b) hostility
(c) humility
(d) humiliation
164. There was a queue ofpeople in the rain, patiently waiting to get _____________ the coach.
(a) at
(b) on
(c) onto
(d) in
165. I ______________ a terrible dream last night.
(a) had
(b) got
(c) saw
(d) have
166. Mr. Ahamad went ________ a very tough time, when he incurred a loss in his business.
(a) about
(b) off
(c) throùgh
(d) over
167. The lawyer advised the convict not to ___anything.
(a) hold up
(b) hold over
(c) hold back
(d) hold in
168. Hospital services across the capital _________ for three hours due to the strike.
(a) were disrupted
(b) had been disrupted
(c) are disrupted
(d) have disrupted
169. The School Annual Sports Day is postponed and it would now ____________ on the 14th of next month.
(a) to be held
(b) been held
(c) being held
(d) be held
170. The coach leaves at 5.20, so get to the station_____ that.
(a) before
(b) after
(c) until
(d) from
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 171-180): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.
Delhi 171 the capital of India. People from all parts of the country and the world 172 to Delhi. There 173 many historical buildings. People 174 the Rajghat, Shantivan and Vijayghat. We visited Delhi last year 175 our cousins. There 176 many other historical cities. Agra 177 one of them. We 178 visit Agra and Jaipur next time. The Red Fort of Delhi and the Hawa Mahal of Jaipur were 179 famous for their Mughal 180 Rajasthani architecture
(SSC CHSL 2014)
171.
(a) was
(b)are
(c) is
(d) were
172.
(a) came
(b) comes
(c) come
(d) coming
173.
(a) has
(b) were
(c) is
(d) are
174.
(a) visit
(b) visited
(c) visiting
(d) visits
175.
(a) for
(b) on
(c) of
(d) with
176.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d) was
177.
(a) are
(b) was
(c) is
(d) were
178.
(a) will
(b) would
(c) could
(d) can
179.
(a) much
(b) very
(c) too
(d) more
180.
(a) either
(b) because
(c) or
(d) and
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 186-190): In Question given below are sentences given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015)
181. You must ______ your career with all seriousness.
(a) follow
(b) complete
(c) direct
(d) pursue
182. Making pies and cakes _____ Mrs. Reddy’s speciality.
(a) are
(b) were
(c) is
(d) has
183. The deserted garden was infested ________ weeds.
(a) for
(b) into
(c) on
(d) with
184. He went there ________ .
(a) walking on foot
(b) by foot
(c) with foot
(d) on foot
185. After your long illness____, I am happy to see you.
(a) up and about
(b) by and by
(c) up and down
(d) up and round
186. When the morning ____________the murder was discovered.
(a) came
(b) happened
(c) arrived
(d) occurred
187. The smell of the Sea called ___memories other childhood.
(a) on
(b) black
(c) up
(d) for
188. He has the full facts ___but is deliberately hiding them.
(a) under his sleeves
(b) upon his sleeves
(c) up his sleeve
(d) in his sleeves
189. The appearance of the city _______ day by day.
(a) could change
(b) changed
(c) had changed
(d) is changing
190. The police fired on the mob when it ________ .
(a) turned noisy
(b) turned violent
(c) became abusive
(d) fizzled out
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 191-195): In questions below, sentences are given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle [•] in the Answer Sheet.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
191. There were so many _______ points in his speech that the audience ________ to get the message.
(a) superficial – listened
(b) relevant – hastened
(c) interesting – tried
(d) irrelevant – failed
192. The little boy ___ran fast that he was___ for breath.
(a) so – gasping
(b) too – fighting
(c) so – inhaling
(d) very – struggling
193. He was so _______ at his job that he was asked to give a _________ to the visitors.
(a) adept – demonstration
(b) able – disclosure
(c) agile – demolition
(d) accurate – display
194. She was so _______ that she was _______ by all.
(a) proud : respected
(b) excellent: warned
(c) talented: praised
(d) stupid : admired
195. The____of the ‘chief’ was _______ upon him.
(a) title, bestowed
(b) name, dismissed
(c) title, imposed
(d) appointment, thrown
DIRECTONS (Qs. 196-199): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
DIRECTONS (Qs. 196-199): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
196. All orders must _____________ the rules
(a) conform to
(b) con forms to
(c) conforming with
(d) conforms with
197. She failed to___ to her name.
(a) line up
(b) shine up
(c) keep up
(d) rise up
198. As the doctor ______ into the room, the nurse handed him the temperature chart of the patient.
(a) came
(b) was coming
(c) comes
(d) is coming
199. The economic____ has affected our sales tremendously.
(a) showdown
(b) slowdown
(c) crackdown
(d) touchdown
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 200-203): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC CHSL 2015)
200. This house___ten rooms
(a) consisted with
(b) consist of
(c) consists of
(d) consists by
201. Have you even ___the wolf cry ?
(a) heard
(b) heard of
(c) hear out
(d) hear
202. Afreen___that the weather was very pleasant that day ?
(a) suggested
(b) argued
(c) announced
(d) remarked
203. Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse the scientist’s strange habits and____temper.
(a) irritate
(b) irate
(c) irritable
(d) irritation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 204-208) : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.
A team of Indian engineers 204 shown that digital photographs of the hand may 205 cholesterol levels in the body and serve as an early warning signal 206 poor lipid health without a standard blood test. Researchers believe the programme may be 207 in the future and 208 into mobile phones to enable it to analyses digital images of the hand captured in the camera on a mobile phone.(SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
204.
(a) has been
(b) are
(c) have
(d) has
205.
(a) conceal
(b) conjecture
(c) reveal
(d) conduct
206.
(a) of
(b) before
(c) at
(d) by
207.
(a) resolved
(b) refined
(c) retracted
(d) recorded
208.
(a) formulated
(b) featured
(c) loaded
(d) fixed
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 209-218): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
In civilized life is a rule 209 violence, against taking 210 into our hands. It is a rule which 211 of us observe so often, indeed, that a great 212 of people go through life 213 orderliness and non-violence as part of the scheme of nature. But when 214 comes into their midst 215 refuses to observe the current rules, and 216 the simple rule that might is right, the law abiding members 217 society do not know what to do, and look on in 218 be wilder-ed confusion.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
209.
(a) after
(b) at
(c) against
(d) upon
210.
(a) police
(b) people
(c) rule
(d) law
211.
(a) most
(b) none
(c) many
(d) every
212.
(a) amount
(b) number
(c) capacity
(d) sum
213.
(a) not expecting
(b) expecting
(c) not accepting
(d) accepting
214.
(a) no one
(b) any one
(c) none
(d) everyone
215.
(a) who
(b) how
(c) where
(d) whom
216.
(a) following
(b) followed
(c) follows
(d) follow
217.
(a) of
(b) at
(c) in
(d) on
218.
(a) helping
(b) helped
(c) helpless
(d) helpful
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 219-228): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternative and fill in the blanks.
Although we can 219 the 220 bodies of our solar system 221 a telescope, it is only 222 who can 223 the depth of outer space. It is reported that they have seen 224 galaxies, stars taking 225 and 226 and ‘black holes. They say that the deeper they look 227 the universe, the more they know 228 the universe originated.(SSC CHSL 2015)
219.
(a) reach
(b) observe
(c) look
(d) find
220.
(a) heaver
(b) heavy
(c) heavier
(d) heavenly
221.
(a) by
(b) through
(c) with
(d) at
222.
(a) astronomers
(b) astronomy
(c) Stunned
(d) astrologers
223.
(a) viewed
(b) views
(c) overview
(d) view
224.
(a) shine
(b) stunning
(c) stunned
(d) stun
225.
(a) born
(b) borne
(c) birth
(d) berth
226.
(a) die
(b) died
(c) dyeing
(d) dying
227.
(a) into
(b) at
(c) through
(d) on
228.
(a) why
(b) where
(c) how
(d) what
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 229-230): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
229. The starving man ___able to walk.
(a) can barely
(b) were barely
(c) are barely
(d) was barely
230. The new railway counter at Dwarka should___all travelers.
(a) benefit
(b) reward
(c) reserve
(d) provide
DIRECTONS (Qs. 231-233): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks are to be filed with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
231. The director congratulated Mr. Varma___his success.
(a) on
(b) for
(c) at
(d) about
232. The boys were___to hear that we were going to build a bridge.
(a) delight
(b) delights
(c) delighted
(d) delighting
233. The revolting players and the game’s administrators held ____discussions to resolve the payment dispute.
(a) unnecessary
(b) obligatory
(c) preliminary
(d) silent
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 234-236): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s).
Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
234. Since last year, his condition has been___
(a) deteriorate
(b) deteriorating
(c) severely deteriorated
(d) deterioratingly
235. Most children remain ____school between the ages of seven and ten.
(a) in
(b) under
(c) at
(d) inside
236. The quake also____mudslides on the outskirts of the city.
(a) tempered
(b) tampered
(c) erupted
(d) triggered
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 237-239): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
237. It is ____university of excellence.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) also
(d) one
238. They have not had much time for social activities and I have not____
(a) done so
(b) either
(c) also
(d) gone
239. Food was packed, and they____, a merry, delighted party.
(a) went off
(b) start off
(c) cut off
(d) set off
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 240-249) : In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks :
I will always 240 the trip I made to the zoo in 1988. It was then that I 241 measles from one of my friends. Peter, who had 242 along too. Before he met us at the zoo, he had gone to visit his cousin who was 243 from measles. The next day,Peter was 244 of a sore throat, a bad cold and high fever.When he was diagnosed by a doctor as having measles, his parents rang me up to warm me that I had been 245 tomeasles too. By the next day. I was also showing / having the same symptoms. My doctor 246 me to stay at home for the next two weeks.
I was quite pleased with the doctors instruction. I spent the time reading story-books, 247 to music and watching television.When I get bored, I would call up Peter who also had to spend two weeks at borne, for a chat. Unfortunately, the two weeks passed toothy quickly. When we 248 to school, we had to work twice as hard to 249 with out classmates. It was definitely not worth the holidays. .
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
240.
(a) be remember
(b) remembering
(c) remember
(d) remembered
241.
(a) caught
(b) catching
(c) catch
(d) will catch
242.
(a) going
(b) go
(c) went
(d) gone
243.
(a) removed
(b) recovering
(c) recover
(d) revealed
244.
(a) complaining
(b) explained
(c) complained
(d) complain
245.
(a) expose
(b) exposable
(c) exposed
(d) exposing
246.
(a) is advised
(b) advising
(c) advise
(d) advised
247.
(a) listen
(b) listened
(c) listening
(d) looking
248.
(a) return
(b) returned
(c) returns
(d) is returned
249.
(a) catch up
(b) catch
(c) caught up
(d) catching up
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 250-259) : In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks :
The Red Indians 250 for the arrival of the bison. The beasts, which come only once a year, are a good source of meat and hide. The Red Indians 251 to survive the cold, bitter winter.
Tikki. the young boy, 252 to look out for the herd’s arrival. Everyday, he 253 top of the hill to see if he could spot them on the vast horizon.
One night, while he 254 , the ground shook 255 and his bag of arrows fell off from its book on the wall. Tikki 256 of his wigwam and felt a strong gust of wind and dust gush past him. Shouting excitedly, he ran to the other wigwams and woke everyone up. A big fire 257 built and the Red Indians danced around it, giving praises to their God who had, at last, 258 their food and clothing of animal hide. The next morning, all to hunt down the beasts to the the warriors 259 to hunt down the beasts which were grazing near the river.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
250.
(a) were waited
(b) are waited
(c) were waiting
(d) is waiting
251.
(a) needed their
(b) needing this
(c) needing these
(d) needed these
252.
(a) was chose
(b) was chosen
(c) was choose
(d) is choose
253.
(a) would run
(b) will be running
(c) would running
(d) will running
254.
(a) was asleep
(b) were slept
(c) is sleep
(d) was sleeping
255.
(a) violent
(b) violet
(c) violently
(d) violence
256.
(a) rushed out
(b) rushed in
(c) rushing out
(d) rust out
257.
(a) were immediate
(b) was immediately
(c) were immediately
(d) was immediate
258.
(a) sent their
(b) send their
(c) send them
(d) sent them
259.
(a) were assigned
(b) were assigning
(c) is assigned
(d) was assigning
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 260-264): In the following Five Questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with the most appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the most correct alternative out of the four.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
260. We all have___the widowed girl.
(a) sympathy with
(b) sympathy of
(c) sympathy at
(d) sympathy for
261. They organized an event last month in___with another company.
(a) connection
(b) regulation
(c) competition
(d) collaboration
262. He___to help me and called me a fool.
(a) offered
(b) thought
(c) refused
(d) denied
263. One who tries may fail but one who does not try never___
(a) prosper
(b) sain
(c) succeeds
(d) success
264. The lady___to be a close relative of ours.
(a) turned up
(b) turned about
(c) turned out
(d) turned in
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 265-269): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s j. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate aval in the Answer Sheet.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
265. Raju willingly____ my request financial assistance.
(a) complied to
(b) complied with
(c) complied on
(d) complied for
266. My friend ______at seven this morning.
(a) took away
(b) got up
(c) left up
(d) kept up
267. A lady______I know helped me.
(a) who
(b) whom
(c) which
(d) that
268. The government has identified food processing as the key ___rapid industrialization in I3ihar.
(a) for
(b) to
(c) of
(d) in
269. Rajan was so tired ___he could not walk.
(a) as
(b) than
(c) that
(d) still
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 270 -279): In the following question, you have the following two passage in in which 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.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
PASSAGE-I
The Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004, also 270 as the Sumatra Andaman earthquake. was an undersea earthquake that 271 on the morning of 26 December 2004. It had a 272 of 9.15 on the Richter scale, which makes it one of the most 273 earthquakes even recorded. The only earthquake of 274 magnitude was the Great Earthquake of Chile (magnitude 9.5) in 1969. The Indian Ocean earthquake 275 more than, 100 people, making it one of the deadlist 276in modern history It lasted 277 to ten minutes, when most earthquakes last no more than a few seconds. It caused the 278 planet to move off its course by at least a few centimeters and 279 earthquakes elsewhere, as far away as Alaska.
270.
(a) known
(b) called
(c) recognized
(b) referred
271.
(a) happened
(b) arose
(c) occurred
(d) began
272.
(a) dimension
(b) magnitude
(c) height
(d) reference
273.
(a) great
(b) beautiful
(c) wonderful
(d) powerful
274.
(a) different
(b) distinct
(c) comparable
(d) likewise
275.
(a) destructed
(b) murdered
(c) saved
(d) killed
276.
(a) blows
(b) disasters
(c) failures
(d) breakdowns
277.
(a) close
(b) near
(c) open
(d) nearby
278.
(a) foil
(b) entire
(c) complete
(d) total
279.
(a) prompted
(b) elicited
(c) triggered
(d) invited
PASSAGE – II (Q. Nos. 280 to 289)
Socrates who was a great thinker and 280 never liked to write 281. He wanted to make people 282 well. Plato was the most 283 pupil of Socrates. With boundless love and 284 for his 285. Plato wrote all the teachings of Socrates. Years 286 when printing was invented, Plato’s books were also 287. They have been 288 into many 289.
(SSC Stenographer 2016)
280.
(a) teacher
(b) preacher
(c) speaker
(d) announced
281.
(a) letters
(b) essays
(c) books
(d) poems
282.
(a) speak
(b) think
(c) act
(d) play
283.
(a) known
(b) loving
(c) obedient
(d) famous
284.
(a) kindness
(b) respect
(c) anger
(d) hatred
285.
(a) pupil
(b) guardian
(c) master
(d) servant
286.
(a) later
(b) after
(c) before
(d) over
287.
(a) published
(b) released
(c) sold
(d) printed
288.
(a) changed
(b) translated
(c) written
(d) published
289.
(a) waya
(b) varieties
(c) languages
(d) sizes
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 290-294): In the following Five Questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternatives out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate.
(SSC Sub .Ins 2016)
290. His profession is teaching but his ___is photography.
(a) vocative
(b) vacation
(c) vocation
(d) avocation
291. He quarreled with his boss___of the consequences.
(a) confident
(b) heedLess
(c) weary
(d) devoid
292. As the driver swerved violently at the turning, the wheel came off, as it was already ____
(a) loss
(b) lose
(c) lost
(d) loose
293. Some verbs need a___to convey the full meaning.
(a) compliment
(b) complimentary
(c) complement
(d) component
294. The demonstration passed off without____
(a) coincidence
(b) incidence
(c) incident
(d) accident
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 295 — 296): In the following questions, the sentences are given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
(SSC CGL 2017)
295. The higher you climb, the more difficult it____ to breathe.
(a) became
(b) becomes
(c) has become
(d) is becoming
296. Neha has been crying ___morning.
(a) from
(b) of
(c) since
(d) till
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 297 — 301): In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filed in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The 297 of lectures could be enhanced by introducing the lecture with a brief review of the work 298 it should also be indicated how the day’s lecture 299 into the course pattern. A lecture should 300 be presented in one unbroken discourse. Unless exceptionally interesting, a long lecture strains the 301 of a concentrated listening, causing intermittent wandering of attention and loss of continuity in thought.
(SSC CGL 2017)
297.
(a)condition
(b) effectiveness
(c)efficiency
(d) interest
298.
(a)ascending
(b) preceding
(c)reciting
(d) succeeding
299.
(a)adds
(b) fits
(c)gets
(d) lets
300.
(a)continuously
(b) often
(c)randomly
(d) seldom
301.
(a)authority
(b) capacity
(c) comfortability
(d) reasonability
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 302 – 303): In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
(SSC CGL 2017)
302. Fourteen kilometers____ not a short distance, to reach to my office daily.
(a) are
(b) has
(c) have
(d) is
303. Good reading_________ the sense of liberal educated mind.
(a) beliefs
(b) leads
(c) reflects
(d) starts
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 304 – 308) : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Job performance is 304 by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the 305 the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation beyond an 306 level tends to 307 a dysfunctional result because it is 308 by an increased level of anxiety
(SSC CGL 2017)
304.
(a) affected
(b) effected
(c) influenced
(d) measured
305.
(a) higher
(b) larger
(c) lower
(d) smaller
306.
(a) certain
(b) desired
(c) increased
(d) optimal
307.
(a) deduce
(b) introduce
(c) produce
(d) reduce
308.
(a) abandoned
(b) accompanied
(c) affiliated
(d) amalgamated
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 309 – 310) : In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an approperiate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
(SSC CCL 2017)
309. Don’t toilet _________ the corridor.
(a) around
(b) off
(c) of
(d) at
310. I will scold him when___.
(a) he will come
(b) he comes
(c) he would come
(d) he had come
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 311—315): In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out f the four alternatives.
Democracy should _311_dignity of the individual. It should also aim at the _312_ good of the greatest _313_. The opposition party should _314_ the wrong plans, policies and decisions of the government in power. The government should
cater to the _315_ needs of the people to make its position solid. (SSC CGL 2017)
311.
(a) built
(b) ensure
(c) keep
(d) support
312.
(a) greatest
(b) smallest
(c) largest
(d) heaviest
313.
(a) people
(b) digit
(c) number
(d) individual
314.
(a) rely on
(b) against
(c) support
(d) oppose
315.
(a) genuine
(b) mere
(c) emotional
(d) luxurious
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 316-317): In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
(SSC CGL 2017)
316. Keith has ___with a failure in English examination thrice.
(a) caught
(b) gone
(c) got
(d) met
317. The manager was ______ an explanation of his conduct.
(a) called for
(b) called off
(c) called to
(d) called up
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 318 – 322): In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Corruption is a _318_which has been spread in the mind of wrong people of the society, community and _319_ . It is the mistreatment of public resources just for getting some _320_advantage to fulfill little wish. It is concerned with the unnecessary and wrong use of both power and_321_by anyone whether the government or non government organization. It affects the growth and development organization. If affect the growth and development of the nation in all aspects like socially,_322_and politically.
(SSC CGL 2017)
318.
(a)havoc
(b)poison
(c)pollutant
(d)grass root
319.
(a)country
(b)world
(c)universe
(d)company
320.
(a)fruitful
(b)wishful
(c)favorite
(d)unfair
321.
(a)position
(b)growth
(c)status
(d)symbol
322.
(a)emotionally
(b)scientifically
(c)manually
(d)economically
323. In the following question, the sentence given with blank is to be tilled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Arun’s financial ____________ has helped him earn a fortune on the stock market. (SSCCHSL 2017)
(a) dexterity
(b) readiness
(c) expertise
(d) knack
324. In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Fuel suppliers will _____________ the national oil shortage by raising prices to increase their bottom lines. (SSC CHSL 2017)
(a) use
(b) misuse
(c) ventuse
(d) exploit
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 325 – 329): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The scenario _325_ dramatically today. We have the_326_of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger _327_ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _328_ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition _329_ . (SSC CHSL 2017)
325.
(a) change
(b) had changed
(c) has changed
(d) changing
326.
(a) emerging
(b) emerge
(c) emergence
(d) emergency
327.
(a) then
(b) than
(c) to
(d) of
328.
(a) virtues
(b) respectability
(c) trust
(d) innocence
329.
(a) off
(b) about
(c) in
(d) Out
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 330 —334): In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
(SSC Sub. Insp. 2017)
330. Suman has _______for the final round of the competition.
(a) Superior
(b) decided
(c) declared
(d) qualified
331. Her supporters began to ___and she was left alone.
(a) fall over
(b) fall away
(c) fall off
(d) fall on
332. No__ than fifteen boys failed in a class of forty.
(a) little
(b) less
(c) few
(d) fewer
333. Sania was compensated ___the loss of her belongings at the airport.
(a) for
(b) of
(c) against
(d) over
334. Suraj is acquainted _____Kapil.
(a) of
(b) with
(c) from
(d) to
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 335—339): In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Youth is the _____gift of the god, says an old “upanishad”. Let us ______ in it. It is the great formative _______of our life, brief but powerful. We are then able to _____ the world with feelings pure and with ______unworldly. (SSC Sub. Insp. 2017)
335. Youth is the ___gift of the god, says an old “unpanishad’.
(a) inexpensive
(b) best
(c) useless
(d) small
336. Let us _______in it. It is the great formative.
(a) rejoice
(b) live
(c) dance
(d) sleep
337. _______of our life, brief but powerful.
(a) lesson
(b) resource
(c) period
(d) idea
338. We are then able to _______the world with feelings pure
(a) challenge
(b) roam
(c) target
(d) face
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 340 349) :In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
You can spend hours looking for __ ,days waiting for that Eureka___ , moving things around on screen, starting at blank pieces of paper__, down half-formed ideas, all to____ no avail. Sometimes coming up with just one creative idea can feel___ . You feel this way because creativity is a process, a__ that has to be learned and honed__. you’re a marketer, designer, entrepreneur or any thing in between, creative thinking is a valuable skill to __ It can help us find___ , tailored solutions to problems and create memorable and effective___ .
(SSC Steno. 2017)
340. You can spend hours looking for__ .
(a) dedication
(b) inspiration
(c) solutions
(d) ideas
341. Days waiting for that Eureka___ .
(a) moment
(b) movement
(c) type
(d) day
342. ______down half-formed ideas
(a) idea
(b) pencil
(c) jotted
(d) writes
343. ________no avail.
(a) absolutely
(b) silence
(c) fill
(d) rightly
344. Creative idea can feel___.
(a) impossible
(b) lazy
(c) cold
(d) hot
345. A___ that has to be learned and honed.
(a) talent
(b) hobby
(c) skill
(d) sense
346.__ you’re a marketer
(a) and
(b) but
c) still
(d) Whether
347. Creative thinking is a valuable skill to _____
(a) possess
(b) have
(e) should
(d) get
348. It can help us find______ .
(a) senseless
(b) unique
(c) ugly
(d) worst
349. Create memorable and effective___ .
(a) memories
(b) communications
(c) borders
(d) relations
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 350—359): In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
(SSC Steno. 2017)
Art movement is described as a _350_ or way of doing art of art that spans over a _351_of time that is subtly or _352_ different than another movement of art. The style or method “moves” or changes to a different way if you will. These styles are used to _353_ art practiced by a group of _354_within the same time period and/or region. Some art _355_ that have been influenced by another art movement show obvious _356_ while others seem to defy their cousins because of _357_ . It is interesting to study the differences between art _358_and also to study the different _359_ of art.
350. Art movement is described as a _____ .
(a) type
(b) style
(c) like
(d) practice
351. Art that spans over a ________of time.
(a) tide
(b) it
(c) period
(d) during
352. __________different than another movement of art.
(a) distinctly
(b) easy
(c) newly
(d) otherwise
353. These styles are used to _______art practiced.
(a)Visualise
(b) Describe
(c) Imgine
(d) Ignore
354. Group of __within the same period and/or region.
(a) businessmen
(b) actors
(c) ventors
(d) artists
355. Some art ________that have been influenced.
(a) movements
(b) pictures
(c) books
(d) scenes
356. Art movement show obvious ________while others.
(a) alike
(b) same
(c) eagerness
(d) similarities
357. Defy their cousins because of __.
(a) limitations
(b) benefits
(c) distance
(d) time
358. Study the differences between art___
(a) movements
(b) flow
(c) revolution
(d) adequate
359. Study the different _________of art.
(a) length
(b) timezone
(c) periods
(d) duration
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 360— 364) :In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate Option.
(SSC Steno. 2017)
360. Each item was sold ________a pound
(a) at
(b) for
(c) in
(d) of
361. Be just ___fear nothing.
(a) but
(b) while
(c) and
(d) until
362. He came two hours ___us.
(a) before
(b) ago
(c) above
(d) ahead
363. Sunaina said ,”She is sick _______the whole business.”
(a) by
(b) of
(c) for
(d) with
364. He was quite __when he heard what had happened.
(a) laughing
(b) amused
(c) lovable
(d) beautiful
DIRECTIONS(Qs. 365 —374): Sentence given with blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the most appropriate alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the corresponding circle in the Answer sheet.
(SSC MTS 2017)
365. As soon as this workshop is over, I am going to ____every duty and go on a holiday.
(a) sidetrack
(b) abandon
(c) overthrow
(d) close down
366. She _______ great pleasure and satisfaction from cooking.
(a) wants
(b) has
(c) draws
(d) derives
367. Poetry is a _________ form of expression in which the particularity of the word and the image to evoke feeling, assumes great importance.
(a) Suppressed
(b) patronized
(c) compressed
(d) digressed
368. He was so filled with contempt for the prisoner that he gave him a ______look.
(a) humiliated
(b) derisive
(c) pitying
(d) hurtful
369. Next summer we’re going ________ a trip to Canada.
(a) to
(b) for
(c) on
(d) over
370. Romeo and Juliet’s___affairs is probably the most loved of all times.
(a) secret
(b) covert
(c) candid
(d) clandestine
371. The _______towards the school was very steep.
(a) ascend
(b) ascent
(c) assent
(d) accent
372. Some interesting matters ___in our discussion yesterday.
(a) came up
(b) got up
(c) came in
(d) came about
373. He loaded the _________of cotton on the truck.
(a) baskets
(b) bales
(c) bunches
(d) bundles
374. Anything is _________ which is not against the nature of things.
(a) practicable
(b) parable
(c) probable
(d) possible
Hints & Solutions
1. (a)
was it ? — is the correct question tag
2. (c)
Must have a dentist filling is the correct use of tense.
3. (d)
Correct use of tense in the given context
4. (c)
Alone supports the preposition ‘into’
5. (d)
It means a striking alteration in appearance, character etc.
6 (a)
Idiom take cognizance of something means: to understand or consider something to take notice of something.
7. (b)
Whoever wins is the correct use
8 (a)
The word wither means : to become less or weaker.
9. (b)
Accountable to God for his actions is the correct use.
10. (c)
Didn’t he — is the correct question tag.
11. (c)
Correct use of past participle
12. (c)
Correct use for saying where information or ideas have come from.
13. (c)
Unless the conjunction is correctly used here for saying that if something does not happen, something else will happen.
14. (a)
Poachers are those people who catch and kill animal illegally and thus, it is the right option in the given context.
15. (d)
Correct use of typel conditional.
16. (a)
correct use of zero infinitive
17. (b)
I assume that every one agrees is correct use.
18. (c)
Preserving is the right option in the given context.
19. (d)
Correct use of conditional
20. (a)
Head in the phrasal verb here means to begin.
21. (a)
22. (c)
23. (a)
24. (b)
25. (d)
26. (c)
27. (b)
28. (d)
29. (c)
30. (b)
31. (b)
32. (c)
33. (a)
34. (c)
35. (d)
36. (b)
37. (d)
38. (c)
39. (a)
40. (b)
41. (b)
Two days ahead of conventional date is correct use as the fixed date February 26 is given.
42. (c)
Sorry for the correct prepositional use
43. (d)
‘He assured’ means ‘He made sure’ thus, he assured is the correct use.
44. (a)
Needn’t worry is correct
45. (d)
Site which means location is the correct use.
46. (a)
Motif means a pattern or design.
47. (d)
had recognised is the correct tense
48. (d)
so shall you reap is correct.
49. (c)
On is the correct use of preposition
50. (b)
correct use of to infinitive
51. (d)
52. (b)
53. (d)
54. (a)
55. (d)
56. (c)
Because
57. (a)
Healthy
58. (a)
Inspite of
59. (c)
Decrepit
60. (d)
Sporadic
61. (d)
dispense with is the correct phrasal verb
62. (c)
63. (d)
64. (a)
65. (a)
correct use of tense
66. (b)
Huddle : come close in a group
67. (b)
Right use of as – as comparison
68. (c)
No matter is used to say that the truth of a statement is not changed or affected by the way a situation is thought about or described.
69. (b)
Conducive to is the correct prepositional use.
70. (b)
71. (c)
72. (b)
73. (a)
74. (b)
75. (d)
76. (a)
77. (c)
78. (c)
79. (b)
80. (a)
81. (c)
82. (d)
83. (a)
84. (b)
85. (c)
86. (d)
87. (a)
88. (b)
89. (c)
90. (d)
91. (a)
92. (d)
93. (a)
94. (b)
95. (a)
96. (c)
97. (c)
98. (b)
99. (a)
100. (a)
101. (a)
Utilize means to use something, especially for a practical purpose
102. (b)
Dilly—daily means to take too long to do something, go somewhere or make a decision.
103. (c)
Adept means good at doing something: skillful.
Adopt means to take some-body’s child into your family.
104. (a)
Penultimate means before the last one.
105. (a)
Pugnacious = having a strong desire to fight with other people
Malicious = having or showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody
Sagacious = showing good judgment
Tenacious = persistent; continuing to exist
106. (c)
All is not well in is the correct use.
107. (b)
Tie-up – an agreement between two companies to join together.
108. (a)
Slip Into = to go in earlier situation.
109. (c)
Here, Simple Past should be used.
110. (a)
Come of = to be the result of something.
111. (b)
Since is usually followed by a time expression (‘last year’, ‘this morning’, ‘4 o’clock’ etc) or by a clause in the simple past tense. Use the present perfect or the past perfect in the other clause.
112. (a)
spiritual discourse
113. (c)
114. (a)
115. (d)
116. (b)
117. (d)
118. (c)
119. (b)
120. (c)
121. (a)
Dependent on needing somebody / something in order to survive or be successful; affected or decided by something.
122. (b)
Take your leave = to say good bye.
123. (c)
124. (c)
Combat to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening.
125. (d)
Deal with to be about something.
Example: Her poems often deal with the subject of death.
126. (a)
The word ‘prejudice’ will fill in the blank because here, it means something or opinion which is not based on reason or experience and hence, it seems to get conflicted with original thoughts
127. (d)
The phrase ‘as well as of a’ will fill in the blank as children are considered to shape the future of a nation along with carrying the goodwill of a family.
128. (b)
The word ‘averted’ will fill in the blank. It is also the synonym for the word ‘avoid’ and hence it can be understood that if strict measures were taken then the tragedy would have been avoided.
129. (a)
The word ‘behind’ will fill in the blank. The sentence means that the deceased (the person who recently died), left behind him children.
130. (d)
The phrase ‘stands as’ will fill in the blank because it means to signify.
131. (c)
‘Take over’, here, means came into force or effect
132. (b)
interesting, exciting or fortunate
133. (a)
with; into, here, it means consisting of and plunged
134. (a)
heavily or massively
135. (d)
with is the right preposition
136. (a)
accomplished, proficient or skillful
137. (d)
Over; Advantage over means to have an edge.
138. (c)
of, here it means cured of. get rid of to be free
139. (c)
is, as it is a singular word
140. (a)
Hand over or give the responsibility to other person
141. (a)
142. (d)
143. (c)
144. (a)
145. (c)
146. (a)
The correct word that will lit the blank is ‘impudence’.‘Impudence’ means ‘not to show the proper respect’.Hence, the word suits the meaning of the sentence.
147. (b)
The correct word that will fit the blank is ‘feeble’. ‘Feeble’ means ‘weak’. hence, the word suits the meaning of the sentence.
148. (a)
The correct word that will fit the blank is ‘retrieve’. ‘Retrieve’ means to ‘get or bring back’. Hence, the word aptly suits the meaning of the sentence.
149. (c)
The correct word that will fit the blank is ‘over’. As it is given in the sentence, ‘makeover’ means to ‘renew or renovate something’. Hence, the preposition ‘over’ will suit the meaning of the sentence.
150. (c)
The correct word that will fit the blank is ‘augurs’. ‘Augurs’ means ‘something that will proceed well’. Hence, the word suits the meaning of the sentence.
151. (b)
China is a big country. In area it is bigger than any other country except Russia. [except means other than, accept means consent, expect means to anticipate and access means entrance].
152. (a)
The masks worn by the men helped them conceal their identity. Conceal means hide.
153. (b)
On the auspicious occasion of Laxmi puja. the Mathurs bought a new car.
154. (b)
Precautions are o he taken with anyone who seems infectious. [infectious means likely to transmit or spread in a rapid manner. Contagious and diseased is not used in this context because they refers to already having infection].
155. (d)
The treasure was hidden off the shore. When something is hidden “off the shore,” it just means that it’s hidden somewhere near it.
156. (d)
Is not learning superior to wealth?
157. (d)
A group of agitators incited the mob to break down the Vice- Chancellor’s door. (Incited means encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior).
158. (b)
Turn the lights off before you go to bed.
159. (d)
There is no factual evidence to support your assertion.
160. (a)
Throw a stone at the fierce dog. [To throw a stone to someone is so that they catch it, though if they do not you might unintentionally hit them with the stone instead! But, to throw a Stone at someone is intentionally to hit them with the stone.]
161. (d)
It is cool today, isn’t it? is the right question tag
162. (c)
The book ultimately reached the person to whom it belonged.
163. (c)
Besides being reputed. he is famous for his humility.
164. (c)
There was a queue of people in the rain, patiently waiting to get onto the coach. Onto has the word to in it. which reminds us that its meaning includes the sense of movement towards something. The preposition on does not have this sense of movement. and it tells you only about location.
165. (a)
I had a terrible dream last night. Had is used because the action was completed before another action in the past.
166. (c)
Mr. Ahumad went through a very tough time, when he incurred a loss in his business.
167. (c)
The lawyer advised the convict not to hold back anything.
168. (a)
Hospital services across the capital were disrupted for three hours due to the strike.
169. (d)
The school Annual Sports Day is postponed and it would now be held on the 14th of next month. The sentence is in passive form of past participle.
170. (a)
The coach leaves at 5:20, so get to the station before that.
171. (c)
Delhi is the capital of India. (The sentence is in present tense).
172. (c)
People from all parts of the country come to Delhi.
173. (d)
There are many historical buildings.
174. (a)
People visit the Rajghat, Shantivan and Vijaygath.
175. (d)
We visited Delhi last year with our cousins.
176. (b)
There arc many other historical cities.
177. (c)
Agra is one of them.
178. (a)
We will visit Agra and Jaipur next time.
179. (b)
The Red Fort of Delhi and Hawa Mahal otJaipur were very famous.
180. (d)
for their Mughal and Rajasthani architecture respectively.
181. (d)
Pursue means carry out or participate in an activity: be involved in or go in search of or hunt for something.
Ex: She pursued many activities.
182. (c)
Making is in singular: hence. ‘is’ the correct helping verb.
183. (d)
Infested with is the correct prepositional phrase in the given context.
184. (d)
On foot means running or walking using the feet.
Example—My car won’t work so I have to travel on foot. We go everywhere around the campus on foot. He went there on foot.
185. (a)
Up and about means no longer in bed (after sleep or an illness).
186. (a)
Arrive means to reach a destination by movement or progress; happen denotes an event coming to pass (in time, so that it is real and actual at some time); occur also means (of an event) coming to pass (in time, so that ¡t is real and actual at some time): come means happen or arrive, example: Dawn comes early in June.
187. (c)
The phrase call up here denotes having and bringing to mind a memory of something; bringing back knowledge from memory
188. (c)
Up (one’s) sleeve means hidden but ready to be used: He still has a few tricks up his sleeve.
189. (d)
The phrase day by day means gradually and progressively. “his health is weakening day by day.”
190. (b)
The police could only fire the mob when it turned violent.
191. (b)
192. (a)
193. (a)
194. (c)
195. (a)
196. (a)
The phrase means to reach the necessary stared standard
197. (c)
‘Keep up’ means move or progress at the same rate.
198. (a)
‘Came’ is the correct use of tense
199. (b)
‘Slowdown’ means a decline or a reduction.
200. (c)
Consists of means comprises of
201. (a)
Have you heard is correct use.
202. (d)
Here ‘remarked’ refers to giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
203. (c)
Since ‘irritable’ means showing a tendency to be easily annoyed, it is the correct option.
204. (c)
205. (c)
206. (a)
207. (b)
208. (c)
209. (c)
210. (d)
211. (c)
212. (b)
213. (b)
214. (b)
215. (a)
216. (c)
217. (a)
218. (c)
219. (b)
Since ‘observe’ means to watch something carefully. it is correct option
220. (d)
Since ‘heavenly’ means belonging to the heavens or sky, it is the correct option in the given context.
221 (c)
‘With’ is the right preposition.
222. (a)
Since ‘astronomers’ are the experts who study the stars and planets using scientific equipments such as telescopes, it is the correct option in the given context.
223. (d)
224. (b)
225. (c)
226. (d)
227. (a)
228. (c)
229. (d)
230. (a)
231. (a)
‘On’ is the correct prepositional use
232.(c)
delighted is the correct use of tense
233.(c)
‘Preliminary discussions’ means ‘initial discussions’
234.(b)
has been deteriorating is the correct tense.
235.(c)
at is the correct preposition
236.(d)
Mudslides do not erupt, they trigger.
237.(a)
‘A’ university is the correct use of article. We can’t use ‘An’ before university because despite the purence of ’U’ in the word (which is a vowel), it does not have a vowel pronunciation.
238. (b)
I have no either is the correct option in the given context.
239. (d)
240. (c)
241. (a)
242. (d)
243. (b)
244. (c)
245. (c)
246. (d)
247. (c)
248. (b)
249. (a)
250. (c)
251. (c)
252. (b)
253. (a)
254. (a)
255. (c)
256. (a)
257. (b)
258. (d)
259. (a)
260. (d)
261. (d)
262. (d)
263. (c)
264. (c)
265. (b)
266. (b)
267. (b)
268. (a)
269. (c)
270. (c)
271. (a)
272. (b)
273. (d)
274. (d)
275. (d)
276. (b)
277. (a)
278. (b)
279. (c)
280. (c)
281. (c)
282. (b)
283. (c)
284. (b)
285. (c)
286. (a)
287. (a)
288. (b)
289. (c)
290. (d)
291. (b)
292. (d)
293. (c)
294. (d)
295. (b)
296. (c)
297. (b)
298. (b)
299. (b)
300. (d)
301. (b)
302. (d)
303. (c)
304. (a)
305. (a)
306. (d)
307. (c)
308. (b)
309. (a)
310. (b)
311. (b)
312. (a)
313. (c)
314. (d)
315. (a)
316. (c)
317. (a)
318. (b)
319. (a)
320. (b)
321. (a)
322. (d)
323. (c)
‘Expertise’ refers to expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity. ‘Financial expertise’ is the correct usage in the given context. So option (c) is the correct answer.
324. (d)
‘Exploit’ means to treat someone unfairly to get benefit for yourself. In the given context, it is the most appropriate usage of the word. So. option (d) is the correct answer.
325. (c)
Since, the sentence refers to something that has happened in present tense. So. the its verb form should be in present perfect tense. Only option (c) is in the appropriate tense. So. it is the right answer.
326. (c)
The ‘of’ after the blank indicates that there should be a noun in the blank. In the given context ‘emergence of powerful internet monopolies’ makes the most appropriate sense. So (c) is the correct answer.
327. (b)
There is comparative form ‘bigger’ before the blank. It should be followed by ‘than’ to make the sentence correct. So, option (b) is the correct answer.
328. (a)
In the given context, ‘Virtues of monopoly’ is the correct usage. So, option (a) is the right answer.
329. (d)
The phrase ‘freeze out’ means to prevent someone from taking part in something. In the given context, its use is appropriate. So, option (d) is the right answer.
330. (d)
Qualified is the most appropriate word.
331. (b)
‘Fall away’ is the most appropriate option.
332. (d)
‘fewer’ is the most appropriate word.
333. (a)
‘for’ is the most appropriate word.
334. (b)
‘With’ is the most appropriate option.
335. (b)
‘best’ is the most appropriate word.
336. (a)
‘Rejoice’ is the most appropriate word.
337. (c)
‘period’ is the most appropriate word.
338. (d)
‘face’ is the most appropriate word.
339. (a)
‘ambitions’ is the most appropriate word.
340. (b)
‘inspiration’ is the most appropriate option.
341. (a)
‘moment’ is the most appropriate option.
342. (c)
jotted’ is the most appropriate option.
343. (a)
‘absolutely’ is the most appropriate option.
344. (a)
‘impossible’ is the most approprite option.
345. (c)
‘skill’ is the most appropriate option.
346. (d)
‘whether’ is the most appropriate opt ion.
347. (a)
‘possess’ is the most appropriate option.
348. (b)
‘unique’ is the most appropriate option.
349. (b)
‘communications’ is the most appropriate option.
350. (b)
‘style’ is the most appropriate option.
351. (c)
‘period’ is the most appropriate option.
352. (a)
‘distinctly’ is the most appropriate option.
353. (b)
‘describe’ is the most appropriate option.
354. (d)
‘artists’ is the most appropriate option.
355. (a)
‘Movements’ is the most appropriate option.
356. (d)
‘Similarities’ is the most appropriate option.
357. (a)
‘limitations’ is the most appropriate option.
358. (a)
‘movements’ is the most appropriate option.
359. (c)
‘periods’ is the most appropriate option.
360. (b)
‘For’ is the most appropriate word.
361. (c)
‘And’ is the most appropriate word.
362. (a)
‘Before’ is the most appropriate word.
363. (b)
‘of is the most appropriate word.
364. (b)
‘amused’ is the most appropriate word.
365. (b)
As soon as this workshop is over, I am going to abandon every duty and go on a holiday.
366. (c)
She draws great pleasure and satisfaction from cooking.
367. (c)
Poetry is a compressed form of expression in which the particularity of the word and the image to evoke feeling, assumes great importance.
368. (a)
He was so filled with contempt for the prisoner that he gave him a humiliated look.
369. (c)
Next summer, we are going on a trip to Canada.
370. (b)
Romeo and Juliet’s covert affair is probably the most loved of all times.
371. (b)
The ascent towards the school was very steep. [Ascend means go up or climb. Ascent means a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill. Assent means the expression of approval or agreement. Accent means pronunciation.]
372. (a)
Some interesting matters came up in our discussion yesterday.
373. (b)
He loaded the bales of cotton on the truck. [Bales mean large quantity of something tied together tightly]
374. (d)
Anything is possible which is not against the nature of things. [Parable means a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson; Practicable means capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished. Probable means likely to happen.]
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