Cloze Test part-4

Total Questions: 50

41. Our school organized a graduation day to award certificates to the students. The graduation day highlights the overall achievements of students. All the students who are being graduated are invited formally with their parents. Students wore their attire according to the dress code given to them by the school administration. High school graduation Ceremony is one of the most awaited and last events of any school. The function began with Lighting the lamp, followed by the distribution of certificates in a very systematic way. Our principal made a long and Encouraging speech and blessed us for the future  ___________ . On behalf of our graduating class, our class representative extended a vote of thanks to show  Gratitude to all staff members. One of the parents expressed their experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents and staff members had lunch together. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) endeavours
Solution:'Endeavour' means an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult. The given passage states that our principal gave a long and encouraging speech and blessed us for the future endeavours. Hence, 'endeavours' is the most appropriate answer.

42. Our school organized a graduation day to award certificates to the students. The graduation day highlights the overall achievements of students. All the students who are being graduated are invited formally with their parents. Students wore their attire according to the dress code given to them by the school administration. High school graduation Ceremony is one of the most awaited and last events of any school. The function began with Lighting the lamp, followed by the distribution of certificates in a very systematic way. Our principal made a long and Encouraging speech and blessed us for the future  Endeavours . On behalf of our graduating class, our class representative extended a vote of thanks to show  ___________ to all staff members. One of the parents expressed their experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents and staff members had lunch together. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) gratitude
Solution:'Gratitude' means a strong feeling of appreciation to someone for what the person has done to help you. The given passage states that our class representative extended a vote of thanks to show gratitude to all the staff members. Hence, 'gratitude' is the most appropriate answer.

43. Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, "We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!" but the people do not __________ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide What. is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can't we do the agreements without the fighting? Can't the government solve this Peacefully? Isn't that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to Speak to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will Probably be no more wars. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) agree
Solution:'Agree' means to have the same opinion. The given passage states that the people do not agree with the idea that we have the right to live in freedom. Hence, 'agree' is the most appropriate answer.

44. Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, "We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!" but the people do not Agree  and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide __________ . is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can't we do the agreements without the fighting? Can't the government solve this Peacefully? Isn't that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to Speak to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will Probably be no more wars. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) what
Solution:'What' is a pronoun used in the sense 'the thing(s) that'. The given passage states that only the government can decide the thing that is best for people. Hence, 'what is the most appropriate answer.

45. Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, "We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!" but the people do not Agree  and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide What. is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can't we do the agreements without the fighting? Can't the government solve this __________ ? Isn't that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to Speak to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will Probably be no more wars. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) peacefully
Solution:'Peacefully means without the use of violence or aggression. The given passage states the question whether the government can solve this problem peacefully. Hence, 'peacefully is the most appropriate answer.

46. Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, "We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!" but the people do not Agree  and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide What. is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can't we do the agreements without the fighting? Can't the government solve this Peacefully? Isn't that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to __________ to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will Probably be no more wars. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) speak
Solution:The given passage states that he decides to speak to people in his government. Hence, 'speak' is the most appropriate answer.

47. Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, "We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!" but the people do not Agree  and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide What. is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can't we do the agreements without the fighting? Can't the government solve this Peacefully? Isn't that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to Speak to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will __________ be no more wars. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) probably
Solution:'Probably' means likely to be true. The given passage states that there will probably be no more wars if everyone in his country and on the other side decides to speak to the government. Hence, 'probably' is the most appropriate answer.

48. The Grim Reaper seems to have ___________ in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's Worst pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population Perished  as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then Recurred several other times after that. So, clearly, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they Conjured. an image to represent it. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) appeared
Solution:'Appear' means to become noticeable. The given passage states that the Grim Reaper seems to have appeared in Europe during the 14th century. Hence, 'appeared' is the most appropriate answer.

49. The Grim Reaper seems to have Appeared  in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's ___________ pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population Perished  as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then Recurred several other times after that. So, clearly, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they Conjured. an image to represent it. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) worst
Solution:The given passage states that Europe was dealing with the world's worst pandemic during this time. Hence, 'worst' is the most appropriate answer.

50. The Grim Reaper seems to have Appeared  in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's Worst pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population ___________ as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then Recurred several other times after that. So, clearly, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they Conjured. an image to represent it. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) perished
Solution:'Perish' means to die, especially in a violent or sudden way. The given passage states that about one-third of Europe's entire population died as a result of the pandemic. Hence, 'perished' is the most appropriate answer.