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Cloze Test part-10

📆 November 23, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. 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  has caused you. A personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, on the other hand,  _______  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) allows
Solution:The word 'allows' means to give permission to someone to do something. The given passage states that a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, on the other hand, allows compensation for the ill worker or surviving family members. Hence, 'allows' is the most appropriate answer.

22. 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  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  _________ 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) besides
Solution:The preposition 'besides' means 'in addition to' or 'apart from'. The given passage states that if someone besides your employer or a co-worker was to blame for your illness, you could pursue such a claim. Hence, 'besides' is the most appropriate answer.

23. You may wonder if anyone would  ________ to be diagnosed before they are even aware they have Alzheimer's  disease ? A recent survey shows that, indeed, they would.  Nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they would want  knowing if they had Alzheimer's disease, even if they were not yet experiencing  marks. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) want
Solution:The word "want" in this passage means to desire or wish for something. It implies whether anyone would desire or choose to be diagnosed before they are even aware they have Alzheimer's. Hence, 'want' is the most appropriate answer.

24. You may wonder if anyone would  want to be diagnosed before they are even aware they have Alzheimer's  ________ ? A recent survey shows that, indeed, they would.  Nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they would want  knowing if they had Alzheimer's disease, even if they were not yet experiencing  marks. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) disease
Solution:The word "disease" is the most suitable term to describe Alzheimer's in this passage. It refers to a specific medical condition or illness that affects the brain and memory. Hence, 'disease' is the most appropriate answer.

25. You may wonder if anyone would  want to be diagnosed before they are even aware they have Alzheimer's  disease ? A recent survey shows that, indeed, they would.  _________ three-quarters of the respondents said they would want  knowing if they had Alzheimer's disease, even if they were not yet experiencing  marks. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) Nearly
Solution:'Nearly' means very close to; almost. The given passage states that nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they would want to know if they had Alzheimer's disease. Hence, 'Nearly' is the most appropriate answer.

26. You may wonder if anyone would  want to be diagnosed before they are even aware they have Alzheimer's  disease ? A recent survey shows that, indeed, they would.  Nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they would want  ________ if they had Alzheimer's disease, even if they were not yet experiencing  marks. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) knowing
Solution:In this passage, the phrase "would want to know" is used. It follows the structure of a verb + infinitive. The verb "want" is followed by the infinitive "to know." Hence, 'to know' is the most appropriate answer.

27. You may wonder if anyone would  want to be diagnosed before they are even aware they have Alzheimer's  disease ? A recent survey shows that, indeed, they would.  Nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they would want  knowing if they had Alzheimer's disease, even if they were not yet experiencing  _________ . [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) marks
Solution:The word "symptoms" accurately describes the experiences or indications of Alzheimer's disease that the respondents may not be currently aware of. Hence, 'symptoms' is the most appropriate answer.

28. At the core of the  ______ lies the fierce  rivalry between two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandeva's and the Kauravas. The lifelong struggle  between the cousins for the throne of Hastinapur culminates  in the bloody battle of Kurukshetra, in which  most kings of that period participated and perished. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) epic
Solution:The word 'Epic' is often used to describe narratives or tales that involve heroic deeds, legendary characters, and monumental events. In this passage, it suggests that the story being referred to holds great importance and captures a grand struggle. Hence, 'Epic' is the most appropriate answer.

29. At the core of the  epic lies the fierce  ________ between two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandeva's and the Kauravas. The lifelong struggle  between the cousins for the throne of Hastinapur culminates  in the bloody battle of Kurukshetra, in which  most kings of that period participated and perished. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) rivalry
Solution:The word 'Rivalry' suggests a strong and often hostile competition between two parties, emphasizing the intense nature of their relationship. In the passage, the term 'fierce rivalry' signifies the intense competition, conflict, and animosity between the two branches of the Kuru dynasty, namely the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Hence, 'Rivalry' is the most appropriate answer.

30. At the core of the  epic lies the fierce  rivalry between two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandeva's and the Kauravas. The lifelong struggle  __________ the cousins for the throne of Hastinapur culminates  in the bloody battle of Kurukshetra, in which  most kings of that period participated and perished. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) between
Solution:'Between' is used as a preposition. Prepositions are words that typically show a relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another element in the sentence. In this case, "between" indicates the relationship and conflict between the two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Hence, 'between' is the most appropriate answer.
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