CLOZE TEST- PART-13

Total Questions: 50

1. The working of the stomach was discovered by a strange accident. In 1822, a man named Alexis St. Martin was Badly hit by a shotgun. The bullet had seriously Damaged the chest wall and made a hole in His stomach. He was brought to an American army Doctor William Beaumont. The doctor saved the patient, but he Could not close the hole properly. Beaumont took it as a Great opportunity to see the inside of the stomach Through the hole. He made some wonderful observations. Beaumont Found that the stomach was churning food. Its wall secreted a fluid __________ could digest the food. He also observed that the end of the stomach opens into the intestine only after the digestion of the food inside the stomach is completed. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (d) Which
Note:

Relative pronoun 'Which' will be used here to connect the other clause. The given passage states that its wall secreted a fluid which could digest the food. Hence, 'which' is the most appropriate answer.

2. The soft layer of the earth's _________ on which plants grow is referred to as soil. Soil includes a huge amount of both organic and inorganic components . In the soil, the organic components known as humus are formed from  decomposed plant and animal remnants. These are combined with weathered particles of various rocks to form soil. Weathering occurs as a result of different chemical and physical interactions that occur on the earth's surface. Soil formation is a gradual process in general. For example, the creation of a 2.5 cm thick soil layer might take more than 1000 years. [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (a) surface
Note:

‘Surface’ means an external part or layer. The given passage states that the soft layer of the earth’s surface on which plants grow is referred to as soil. Hence, ‘surface’ is the most appropriate answer.

3. The soft layer of the earth's surface on which plants grow is referred to as soil. Soil includes a huge amount of both organic and inorganic _________ . In the soil, the organic components known as humus are formed from  decomposed plant and animal remnants. These are combined with weathered particles of various rocks to form soil. Weathering occurs as a result of different chemical and physical interactions that occur on the earth's surface. Soil formation is a gradual process in general. For example, the creation of a 2.5 cm thick soil layer might take more than 1000 years. [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (a) components
Note:

‘Components’ means a constituent part; ingredient. The passage states that soil includes a huge amount of both organic and inorganic components. Hence, ‘components’ is the most appropriate answer.

4. The soft layer of the earth's surface on which plants grow is referred to as soil. Soil includes a huge amount of both organic and inorganic components . In the soil, the organic components known as humus are formed from  ________  plant and animal remnants. These are combined with weathered particles of various rocks to form soil. Weathering occurs as a result of different chemical and physical interactions that occur on the earth's surface. Soil formation is a gradual process in general. For example, the creation of a 2.5 cm thick soil layer might take more than 1000 years. [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (d) decomposed
Note:

‘Decomposed’ means to break up into constituent parts by or as if by a chemical process. The passage states that components known as humus are formed from decomposed plant and animal remnants. Hence, ‘decomposed’ is the most appropriate answer.

5. The soft layer of the earth's surface on which plants grow is referred to as soil. Soil includes a huge amount of both organic and inorganic components . In the soil, the organic components known as humus are formed from  decomposed plant and animal remnants. These are combined with weathered particles of various rocks to form soil. Weathering occurs as a result of different chemical and physical __________  that occur on the earth's surface. Soil formation is a gradual process in general. For example, the creation of a 2.5 cm thick soil layer might take more than 1000 years. [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (c) interactions
Note:

Interaction’ means mutual or reciprocal action or influence. The passage states that weathering occurs as a result of different chemical and physical interactions that occur on the earth's surface. Hence, ‘interactions’ is the most appropriate answer.

6. The soft layer of the earth's surface on which plants grow is referred to as soil. Soil includes a huge amount of both organic and inorganic components . In the soil, the organic components known as humus are formed from  decomposed plant and animal remnants. These are combined with weathered particles of various rocks to form soil. Weathering occurs as a result of different chemical and physical interactions that occur on the earth's surface. Soil formation is a ___________  process in general. For example, the creation of a 2.5 cm thick soil layer might take more than 1000 years. [Graduate Level 02/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (a) gradual
Note:

‘Gradual’ means proceeding by steps. The passage states that soil formation is a gradual process in general. Hence, ‘gradual’ is the most appropriate answer.

7. Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhood and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who  _________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them are malnourished. Local area behaviour is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a nuisance. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as poisoning and beating. [Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (d) live
Note:

We generally use the verb form according to the subject before the relative pronoun and ‘people’ is a plural subject. Hence, ‘live’ is the most appropriate answer.

8. Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhood and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who  live there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them ________ malnourished. Local area behaviour is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a nuisance. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as poisoning and beating. [Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (c) are
Note:

‘Majority of them (dogs)’ is a plural subject, so it will take a plural verb with it. Hence, ‘are’ is the most appropriate answer.

9. Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhood and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who  live there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them are malnourished. Local area ________  is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a nuisance. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as poisoning and beating. [Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (a) behaviour
Note:

Behaviour means the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. The given passage states that local area behaviour is also a source of worry. Hence, ‘behaviour’ is the most appropriate answer.

10. Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhood and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who  live there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them are malnourished. Local area behaviour is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a _________ . In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as poisoning and beating. [Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

Correct Answer: (d) nuisance
Note:

‘Nuisance’ means a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance. The given passage states that while the majority regard them as a nuisance. Hence, ‘nuisance’ is the most appropriate answer.