Cloze Test part-16

Total Questions: 50

31. English vocabulary has a remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods of contact with foreign languages and its readiness to coin new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core __________ than other languages. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) vocabulary
(b) selection
(c) catalogue
(d) inventory

Correct Answer: (a) vocabulary

Solution:The given passage talks about the vocabulary of the English language. Hence, 'vocabulary' is the most appropriate answer.

32. The muskmelon is _________ perfect summer companion. It is rich in water content which can help take care of our body’s fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) few
(b) a
(c) much
(d) an

Correct Answer: (b) a

Solution:We use the article 'a' before the words starting with a Consonant (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, perfect is the word in the given passage that starts with a consonant(p). Hence, 'a' is the most appropriate answer.

33. The muskmelon is a perfect summer _________ . It is rich in water content which can help take care of our body’s fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) disaster
(b) enemy
(c) hazard
(d) companion

Correct Answer: (d) companion

Solution:Companion means a person or animal with whom you spend a lot of time or go somewhere. The given passage states that the muskmelon is a perfect companion for the summer season. Hence, 'companion' is the most appropriate answer.

34. The muskmelon is a perfect summer companion. It is _________ in water content which can help take care of our body’s fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) rich
(b) wide
(c) poor
(d) lengthy

Correct Answer: (a) rich

Solution:Rich means containing a lot of something. The given passage states that muskmelon contains a lot of water. Hence, 'rich' is the most appropriate answer.

35. The muskmelon is a perfect summer companion. It is rich in water content which can help _________ care of our body’s fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) like
(b) take
(c) look
(d) took

Correct Answer: (b) take

Solution:The phrase 'take care of' means keep someone or something safe. The given passage states that water content in muskmelon takes care of our body's fluids. Hence, 'take' is the most appropriate answer.

36. The muskmelon is a perfect summer companion. It is rich in water content which can help take care of our __________ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) heart’s
(b) body’s
(c) health’s
(d) mind’s

Correct Answer: (b) body’s

Solution:The human body contains different types of fluids and water content in muskmelon takes care of the body's fluid loss. Hence, 'body's' is the most appropriate answer.

37. John was an artist _________ profession. He was very good at his work and could paint any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to specialize in duplicating the work of renowned artists. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) off
(b) by
(c) from
(d) about

Correct Answer: (b) by

Solution:The preposition 'by' means according to something. However, we generally say he is a cricketer by profession, swimmer by profession, singer by profession, etc. The given passage states that John was an artist by profession. Hence, 'by' is the most appropriate answer.

38. John was an artist by profession. He was very ___________ at his work and could paint any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to specialize in duplicating the work of renowned artists. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) richer
(b) good
(c) better
(d) best

Correct Answer: (b) good

Solution:Good means of high quality or standard. The given passage states that he was very good at his work. Hence, 'good' is the most appropriate answer.

39. John was an artist by profession. He was very good at his work and could __________ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to specialize in duplicating the work of renowned artists. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) plant
(b) paint
(c) painted
(d) plaintive

Correct Answer: (b) paint

Solution:The given passage states that John was an artist so he can paint easily. Hence, 'paint' is the most appropriate answer.

40. John was an artist by profession. He was very good at his work and could paint any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to _______________ in duplicating the work of renowned artists. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) sanctify
(b) socialize
(c) specialize
(d) synthesize

Correct Answer: (c) specialize

Solution:Specialize means to give most of your attention to one subject. The given passage states that circumstances forced John to specialize in dominating the work of renowned artists. Hence, 'specialize' is the most appropriate answer.

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