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Cloze Test part-10

📆 November 23, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. By the  time 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  _________  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) have told us
Solution:We generally use present perfect tense (have + V3) to describe actions or states that occurred in the past but have a connection or relevance to the present. Hence, 'have told us' is the most appropriate answer.

12. By the  time 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 __________ leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) begin to become
Solution:The verb 'begin' suggests the start or initiation of an action and is connected with infinitive (to + V₁) to convey the process of developing or forming oneself in the passage. Hence, 'begin to become' is the most appropriate answer.

13. It was this  _________ that made John so particularly unusual, even for a wizard. This scar was  the only hint of John's very mysterious past, of the reason  he had been left on the Samuel's doorstep eleven years  ago . At the age of one, John  had somehow survived a curse from the greatest Dark sorcerer of all time. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) scar
Solution:'Scar' means a mark on the skin that is caused by a cut. The given passage states that it was this scar that made John so particularly unusual. Hence, 'scar' is the most appropriate answer.

14. It was this  scar that made John so particularly unusual, even for a wizard. This scar was  ________  hint of John's very mysterious past, of the reason  he had been left on the Samuel's doorstep eleven years  ago . At the age of one, John  had somehow survived a curse from the greatest Dark sorcerer of all time. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) the only
Solution:The adverb 'only' is used when there is just one of something. Article 'the' will be used because the given passage is talking about a particular type of hint. As per the given sentence, this scar was the only hint that reminded of John's mysterious past. Hence, 'the only' is the most appropriate answer.

15. It was this  scar that made John so particularly unusual, even for a wizard. This scar was  the only hint of John's very mysterious past, of the reason  ___________  the Samuel's doorstep eleven years  ago . At the age of one, John  had somehow survived a curse from the greatest Dark sorcerer of all time. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) he had been left on
Solution:When two events are of the past, past perfect tense is used to narrate the one that happened before. According to the above passage, the event "left on the door" happened first. Preposition 'on' is used to talk about the position or location of somebody. The given clause follows passive structure. Hence, 'he had been left on' is the most appropriate answer.

16. It was this  scar that made John so particularly unusual, even for a wizard. This scar was  the only hint of John's very mysterious past, of the reason  he had been left on the Samuel's doorstep eleven years  ________ . At the age of one, John  had somehow survived a curse from the greatest Dark sorcerer of all time. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) ago
Solution:The adverb 'ago' is used when we refer to past time. 'Ago' is used after the mentioned period. The given passage states that John was left on Samuel's doorstep eleven years ago. Hence, 'ago' is the most appropriate answer.

17. It was this  scar that made John so particularly unusual, even for a wizard. This scar was  the only hint of John's very mysterious past, of the reason  he had been left on the Samuel's doorstep eleven years  ago . At the age of one, John  ________  a curse from the greatest Dark sorcerer of all time. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) had somehow survived
Solution:The given passage is narrating a past experience. So, past tense will be used. 'Had + V3' is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, 'had somehow survived (Va)' is the correct grammatical structure.

18. Workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania should pay for your medical  ________ and a portion of your lost wages. However, you cannot be  paid for pain and suffering or other non-financial damages that your illness or injury may  has caused you. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, on the other hand,  allows compensation for the ill worker or surviving family members. If someone  besides your employer or a co-worker was to blame for your illness, you could pursue such a claim. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) bills
Solution:The phrase 'medical bills' means statement of charges for medical services. The given passage states that workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania should pay for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. Hence, 'bills' is the most appropriate answer.

19. Workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania should pay for your medical  bills and a portion of your lost wages. However, you cannot be  _______  for pain and suffering or other non-financial damages that your illness or injury may  has caused you. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, on the other hand,  allows compensation for the ill worker or surviving family members. If someone  besides your employer or a co-worker was to blame for your illness, you could pursue such a claim. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) paid
Solution:The word 'paid' means money that a worker receives from his or her employer. The given passage states that however, you cannot be paid for pain and suffering or other non-financial damages. Hence, 'paid' is the most appropriate answer.

20. Workers' compensation benefits in Pennsylvania should pay for your medical  bills and a portion of your lost wages. However, you cannot be  paid for pain and suffering or other non-financial damages that your illness or injury may  ________  you. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, on the other hand,  allows compensation for the ill worker or surviving family members. If someone  besides your employer or a co-worker was to blame for your illness, you could pursue such a claim. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) have caused
Solution:The phrase 'have caused' means to make something happen, especially something bad. The given passage states that your illness or injury may have caused you. Hence, 'have caused' is the most appropriate answer.
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