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Cloze Test part-11

📆 November 23, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency  host federal pollinator experts to share the latest scientific findings on bee and pollinator health, and assess the status of  these important insects, birds, bats and other species. One clear  takeaway from this year's meeting was that climate change  ___________  a new and formidable stressor for bees, potentially amplifying previously known issues in ways that scientists can't yet  predict but need to prepare for. [SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) has become
Solution:The given passage states that one clear takeaway from this year's meeting was that climate change has become a new and formidable stressor for bees. Hence, 'has become' is the most appropriate answer.

22. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency  host federal pollinator experts to share the latest scientific findings on bee and pollinator health, and assess the status of  these important insects, birds, bats and other species. One clear  takeaway from this year's meeting was that climate change  has become a new and formidable stressor for bees, potentially amplifying previously known issues in ways that scientists can't yet  _________ but need to prepare for. [SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) predict
Solution:'Predict' means to say that something will happen in the future. The given passage talks about ways that scientists can't yet predict but need to prepare for. Hence, 'predict' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Swollen joints  _________ when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very  uncomfortable and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd  shape . Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one  joint at a time. The most common joints to be  affected by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles. [SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) happen
Solution:'Happen' means to take place, usually without being planned. The given passage states that swollen joints happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. Hence, 'happen' is the most appropriate answer.

24. Swollen joints  happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very  _________ and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd  shape . Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one  joint at a time. The most common joints to be  affected by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles. [SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) uncomfortable
Solution:'Uncomfortable' means not pleasant to wear, sit in, lie on, etc. The given passage states that it can be very uncomfortable and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. Hence, 'uncomfortable' is the most appropriate answer.

25. Swollen joints  happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very  uncomfortable and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd  __________ . Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one  joint at a time. The most common joints to be  affected by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles. [SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) shape
Solution:'Shape' means to make something into a particular form. The given passage states that swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd shape. Hence, 'shape' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Swollen joints  happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very  uncomfortable and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd  shape . Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one  _________ at a time. The most common joints to be  affected by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles. [SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) joint
Solution:'Joint' means a part of the body where two bones fit together and are able to bend. The given passage states that Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one joint at a time. Hence, 'joint' is the most appropriate answer.

27. Swollen joints  happen when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very  uncomfortable and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be an odd  shape . Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one  joint at a time. The most common joints to be  ____________ by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles. [SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) affected
Solution:'Affected' means to make somebody/something change in a particular way. The given passage states that the most common joints to be affected by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders. Hence, 'affected' is the most appropriate answer.

28. Children learn to walk and talk naturally, ________ that is not the case with reading. Reading strategies are designed to help your child develop a strong reading  foundation one built with confidence, engagement, and joy. As a parent, you are most likely always looking for  techniques that make your child want to learn. We are here to help you and your child on their journey as a  budding reader. Try some reading strategy suggestions below for kids  who are beginning to read all the way to those reading advanced chapter books. [SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) but
Solution:'But' is used for introducing an idea which contrasts with or is different from another. The given passage states that Children learn to walk and talk naturally, but that is not the case with reading. Hence, 'but' is the most appropriate answer.

29. Children learn to walk and talk naturally, but that is not the case with reading. Reading strategies are designed to help your child develop a strong reading  ________ one built with confidence, engagement, and joy. As a parent, you are most likely always looking for  techniques that make your child want to learn. We are here to help you and your child on their journey as a  budding reader. Try some reading strategy suggestions below for kids  who are beginning to read all the way to those reading advanced chapter books. [SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) foundation
Solution:'Foundation' means the idea, principle, or fact on which something is based. The given passage states that reading strategies are designed to help your child develop a strong reading foundation. Hence, 'foundation' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Children learn to walk and talk naturally, but that is not the case with reading. Reading strategies are designed to help your child develop a strong reading  foundation one built with confidence, engagement, and joy. As a parent, you are most likely always looking for  ____________ that make your child want to learn. We are here to help you and your child on their journey as a  budding reader. Try some reading strategy suggestions below for kids  who are beginning to read all the way to those reading advanced chapter books. [SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) techniques
Solution:'Technique' means a particular way of doing something. The given passage states that you are most likely always looking for techniques that make your child want to learn. Hence, 'techniques' is the most appropriate answer.
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