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Cloze Test part-14

📆 November 25, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. The value that comes out of the story The Grasshopper and the Ant has to be subtly put to the children in such a way that they realise the worth of hard work, the pleasures of hard work and the comfort it offers. Laziness, which is a negative trait here, should be discouraged, while emphasizing on the ________ note which is hard work. [SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) positive
Solution:'Positive' means thinking or talking mainly about the good things in a situation. The given passage states that this trait here should be discouraged while emphasizing on the positive note which is hard work. Hence, 'positive' is the most appropriate answer.

12. The Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a _________ dome. The delicate elegance of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also circular All rishis sat as equals without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of expression at its zenith. [SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) massive
Solution:'Massive' means very big. The given passage states that the Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a massive dome. Hence, 'massive' is the most appropriate answer.

13. The Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a massive dome. The delicate ________ of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also circular All rishis sat as equals without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of expression at its zenith. [SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) elegance
Solution:'Elegance' means the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour. The given passage states that the delicate elegance of the dome was believed to represent the feminine. Hence, 'elegance' is the most appropriate answer.

14. The Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a massive dome. The delicate elegance of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also __________  All rishis sat as equals without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of expression at its zenith. [SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (d) circular
Solution:'Circular' means round and flat. The given passage states that the hall was also circular. Hence, 'circular' is the most appropriate answer.

15. The Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a massive dome. The delicate elegance of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also circular All rishis sat as _________ without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of expression at its zenith. [SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) equals
Solution:'Equals' means to be the same as something. The given passage states that all rishis sat as equals without a moderating 'head'. Hence, 'equals' is the most appropriate answer.

16. The Hall of Dharma was in a circular building, built of stone and mortar, with a massive dome. The delicate elegance of the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was also circular All rishis sat as equals without a moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear, freedom of ___________ at its zenith. [SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) expression
Solution:'Expression' means something that you say that shows your opinions or feelings. The given passage talks about freedom of expression at its zenith. Hence, 'expression' is the most appropriate answer.

17. Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain _________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism was a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations between autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. For instance most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines themselves. [SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) adverse
Solution:'Adverse' means making something difficult for somebody. The given passage states that claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain adverse health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Hence, 'adverse' is the most appropriate answer.

18. Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain adverse health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism __________  a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations between autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. For instance most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines themselves. [SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) was
Solution:'Autism' is a singular subject so it will take 'was' as a singular verb. Hence, 'was' is the most appropriate answer.

19. Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain adverse health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism was a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations __________ autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. For instance most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines themselves. [SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) between
Solution:'Between' means in the space in the middle of two things, people, places, etc. The given passage states that misinformation and fear are generated by false claims about associations between autism and vaccines. Hence, 'between' is the most appropriate answer.

20. Claims have been made that vaccines are responsible for certain adverse health conditions, particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those claims focused on thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Some people believed that autism was a form of mercury poisoning, caused specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims have been discredited. Still, misinformation and fear generated by false claims about associations between autism and vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions about vaccine safety. __________  most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of vaccine-preventable disease to the possible negative effects of the vaccines themselves. [SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) For instance
Solution:'For instance' means for an example. The given passage states that for instance, most individuals in countries where vaccination is widespread have never personally experienced the vaccine-preventable disease. Hence, 'For instance' is the most appropriate answer.
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