Cloze Test part-10

Total Questions: 50

1. After a rejection, we tend to beat ourselves up over the things that might have  led us to be rejected - and might even end up dwelling on these negative  emotions . This habit, however, inevitably causes us to feel worse. "The first thing a lot of people do when they get rejected is to be unkind to  _________ and they start coming up with all kinds of ideas about what's  wrong with them," Gottlieb notes. [SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) themselves
Solution:The reflexive pronoun 'themselves' is used to refer back to the plural subject 'a lot of people'. Hence, 'themselves' is the most suitable answer.

2. After a rejection, we tend to beat ourselves up over the things that might have  led us to be rejected - and might even end up dwelling on these negative  emotions . This habit, however, inevitably causes us to feel worse. "The first thing a lot of people do when they get rejected is to be unkind to  themselves and they start coming up with all kinds of ideas about what's  __________ with them," Gottlieb notes. [SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) wrong
Solution:The word 'wrong' means individuals start thinking about what is incorrect or flawed about themselves after facing rejection. The given passage states what's wrong with them," Gottlieb notes. Hence, 'wrong' is the most suitable answer.

3. "Why?" said Harry in surprise. "There is a  ________ Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things  happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry  this year whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over." Dobby has  known it for months, sir. Harry Potter  must not put himself in peril. [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) plot
Solution:'Happen' means to occur or take place by chance. The given passage states that A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School. Hence, 'Happen' is the most suitable answer.

4. "Why?" said Harry in surprise. "There is a  plot Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things  __________ at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry  this year whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over." Dobby has  known it for months, sir. Harry Potter  must not put himself in peril. [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) happen
Solution:'Happen' means to occur or take place by chance. The given passage states that A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School. Hence, 'Happen' is the most suitable answer.

5. "Why?" said Harry in surprise. "There is a  plot Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things  happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry  _______  whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over." Dobby has  known it for months, sir. Harry Potter  must not put himself in peril. [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) this year
Solution:The given passage is referring to a specific year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hence, 'this year' is the most suitable answer.

6. "Why?" said Harry in surprise. "There is a  plot Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things  happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry  this year whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over." Dobby has  __________  months, sir. Harry Potter  must not put himself in peril. [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) known it for
Solution:The phrase 'known it for' indicates that Dobby has been aware of this information. Hence, 'known if for' is the most suitable answer.

7. "Why?" said Harry in surprise. "There is a  plot Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things  happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry  this year whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over." Dobby has  known it for months, sir. Harry Potter  _________  in peril. [SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) must not put himself
Solution:The phrase 'must not put himself' indicates that Harry should not expose or place himself in danger. Hence, 'must not put himself' is the most suitable answer.

8. By the  _________ we reach puberty, the world has reached us and  shaped us to a greater extent than we realize.  Our family, friends, school, and society in general  have told us by word and example—how to be. But people  begin to become leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) time
Solution:In the passage, The word 'time' fits appropriately as it signifies duration of time leading up to reaching puberty. Hence, 'time' is the most appropriate answer.

9. By the  time we reach puberty, the world has reached us and  _______ us to a greater extent than we realize.  Our family, friends, school, and society in general  have told us by word and example—how to be. But people  begin to become leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) shaped
Solution:In the passage the word 'shaped' means that the world has had a significant impact on our development, values, and beliefs, shaping who we are as individuals. Hence, 'shaped' is the most appropriate answer.

10. By the  time we reach puberty, the world has reached us and  shaped us to a greater extent than we realize.  ________ family, friends, school, and society in general  have told us by word and example—how to be. But people  begin to become leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) Our
Solution:The possessive pronoun "Our" is used to show ownership or association with the noun. It indicates that family, friends, school, and society in general collectively impact how we become. Hence, 'our' is the most appropriate answer.