Cloze Test part-2

Total Questions: 50

11. Swans are large water birds that __________ to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They are known for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their Distinctive features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. However -, not all swan species are white; the black Swan For example has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) belong
Solution:'Belong' means to be a part of a group. The given passage states that swans are large waterbirds that belong to the family anatidae. Hence, 'belong' is the most appropriate answer.

12. Swans are large water birds that Belong to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They __________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their Distinctive features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. However -, not all swan species are white; the black Swan For example has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) are known
Solution:The given passage states that they are known for their beauty and grace and are often used as a symbol of love, fidelity, and elegance. Hence, 'are known' is the most appropriate answer.

13. Swans are large water birds that Belong to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They are known for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their __________ features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. However -, not all swan species are white; the black Swan For example has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) distinctive
Solution:Distinctive' means easy to recognise as it is different from other things. The given passage states that they are also famous for their distinctive features, such as long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. Hence, 'distinctive' is the most appropriate answer.

14. Swans are large water birds that Belong to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They are known for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their Distinctive features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. __________ , not all swan species are white; the black Swan For example has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) However
Solution:'However' is an adverb that is used to express a lack of limit.
Similarly, the given passage states that there is a limit on the number of species that have white feathers. Hence, 'however' is the most appropriate answer.

15. Swans are large water birds that Belong to the family Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They are known for their beauty and grace and are often used as symbols of love, fidelity, and elegance. They are also famous for their Distinctive features, such as their long necks, large wingspans, and striking white feathers. However -, not all swan species are white; the black Swan __________ has black feathers with a red bill. Swans are found on every continent and are known for their strong pair bonds. They mate for life and can live up to 20 years. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) for example
Solution:For example is used to state specific examples that clarify a point. The given passage states that black swan is an example of a swan that has black feathers and a red bill. Hence, 'for example is the most appropriate answer.

16. The concept of ___________ focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term Motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of Behaviour is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making Predictions about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need tor Achievements Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the Determinates of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goais, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) motivation
Solution:Motivation' means enthusiasm for ivation methin. The given passage states that the rem to over to derived from the Lass word movere, reappropriate answer of activity, Hence.
'motivation' is the most appropriate answer.

17. The concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term Motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of ___________ is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making Predictions about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need tor Achievements Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the Determinates of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goais, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) behavior
Solution:Behaviour means the way in ohich someone acts. The given passage states that most motives very explanation of behaviour is given in terms of motives. Hence, behaviour is the most appropriate answer.

18. The concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term Motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of Behaviour is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making ___________ about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need tor Achievements Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the Determinates of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goais, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) predictions
Solution:prediction means statements absut what will happen in the future. The given passage stateur He motives also help in making predictions about behaviour. Hence, 'predictions" is the
most appropriate answer.

19. The concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term Motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of Behaviour is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making Predictions about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need tor ___________ Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the Determinates of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goais, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) achievements
Solution:'Achievement means something that has been accomplished.
The given passage states that a person will work hard in many situations, if he/she has a very strong need for achievements.
Hence, 'achievements' is the most appropriate answer.

20. The concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves behaviour. In fact, the term Motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our everyday explanation of Behaviour is given in terms of motives. Motives also help in making Predictions about behaviour. A person will work hard in school, in sports, in business, in music, and in many other situations, if he/she has a very strong need tor Achievements Hence, motives are the general states that enable us to make predictions about behaviour in many different situations. In other words, motivation is one of the ___________ of behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goais, and incentives come under the broad cluster of motivation. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) determinants
Solution:'Determinant means a factor which affects something. The given passage states that motivation is one of the determinants of behaviour. Hence, 'determinants' is the most appropriate
answer.