Cloze Test (Part-4)

Total Questions: 50

31. Unemployment arises from a variety of Causes One which is always recurring and the effects of which we have had a recent example, is the disorganization of industry resulting from a long war; this is a serious,  Problem admitting of no easy Solution at the best of times. Again there is the unemployment which followed a marked diminution in the ___________ of any raw product, such as cotton; fewer hands are required in the mills and the factories. We may call this cause of bad harvests. Similar, but more serious is the effect of changes in industry due to the invention of machinery which does more work and require  Fewer hands. Yet another cause is strike or lockout and this is more to be deplored because such a stoppage is due to a very trivial matter, perhaps the men are working half an hour longer than what their Union permits. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) quantity
Solution:'Quantity' means the amount of a material. The given passage states that there is a marked decrease in the quantity of any raw product, such as cotton. Hence, 'quantity' is the most appropriate answer.

32. Unemployment arises from a variety of Causes One which is always recurring and the effects of which we have had a recent example, is the disorganization of industry resulting from a long war; this is a serious,  Problem admitting of no easy Solution at the best of times. Again there is the unemployment which followed a marked diminution in the Quantity of any raw product, such as cotton; fewer hands are required in the mills and the factories. We may call this cause of bad harvests. Similar, but more serious is the effect of changes in industry due to the invention of machinery which does more work and require  ___________ hands. Yet another cause is strike or lockout and this is more to be deplored because such a stoppage is due to a very trivial matter, perhaps the men are working half an hour longer than what their Union permits. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) fewer
Solution:When we connect two or more adjectives with a conjunction, their degree should be the same. Similarly, in the given sentence, the conjunction 'and' connects two adjectives. First adjective(more serious) is comparative degree, so the second adjective will also be comparative degree. Hence, 'fewer' is the most appropriate answer.

33. A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and ___________ up to her. She lifts the girl into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she separates herself from her daughter and looks at her Face while she says, "I am here, Andrea. Everything is okay. I love you, honey." Then she turns and Greets the man. "Thank you so much, sir," she says. "We got separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter is deaf, so I could not make an Announcement. over the speakers for her. I was looking for her everywhere. I was so worried !". Now the man understands why the little girl did not look at him until he Touched. her shoulder. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) runs
Solution:The given passage states that the woman shouts and runs up to the little girl as soon as she sees her. Hence, 'runs' is the most appropriate answer.

34. A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and Runs up to her. She lifts the girl into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she separates herself from her daughter and looks at her __________ while she says, "I am here, Andrea. Everything is okay. I love you, honey." Then she turns and Greets the man. "Thank you so much, sir," she says. "We got separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter is deaf, so I could not make an Announcement. over the speakers for her. I was looking for her everywhere. I was so worried !". Now the man understands why the little girl did not look at him until he Touched. her shoulder. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) face
Solution:The given passage states that the woman looks at her daughter's face. Hence, 'face' is the most appropriate answer.

35. A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and Runs up to her. She lifts the girl into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she separates herself from her daughter and looks at her Face while she says, "I am here, Andrea. Everything is okay. I love you, honey." Then she turns and __________ the man. "Thank you so much, sir," she says. "We got separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter is deaf, so I could not make an Announcement. over the speakers for her. I was looking for her everywhere. I was so worried !". Now the man understands why the little girl did not look at him until he Touched. her shoulder. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) greets
Solution:'Greet' means to say hello to somebody or to welcome them. The given passage states that the woman turns and says hello to the man. Hence, 'greets' is the most appropriate answer.

36. A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and Runs up to her. She lifts the girl into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she separates herself from her daughter and looks at her Face while she says, "I am here, Andrea. Everything is okay. I love you, honey." Then she turns and Greets the man. "Thank you so much, sir," she says. "We got separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter is deaf, so I could not make an __________ . over the speakers for her. I was looking for her everywhere. I was so worried !". Now the man understands why the little girl did not look at him until he Touched. her shoulder. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) announcement
Solution:'Announcement' means a public or formal declaration of information. The given passage states that the woman couldn't make this declaration over the speakers because her daughter was deaf. Hence, 'announcement is the most appropriate answer.

37. A couple of minutes later, a woman comes running towards the desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and Runs up to her. She lifts the girl into her arms and holds her very tight. Then she separates herself from her daughter and looks at her Face while she says, "I am here, Andrea. Everything is okay. I love you, honey." Then she turns and Greets the man. "Thank you so much, sir," she says. "We got separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter is deaf, so I could not make an Announcement. over the speakers for her. I was looking for her everywhere. I was so worried !". Now the man understands why the little girl did not look at him until he __________ her shoulder. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) touched
Solution:The given passage states that the man couldn't understand why the girl didn't look at him until he physically touched her shoulder. Hence, 'touched' is the most appropriate answer.

38. 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 ___________ 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  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: (d) ceremony
Solution:'Ceremony means a formal event held on special occasions such as weddings and graduations. The given passage states that high school graduation ceremony is one of the most awaited and last event of any school. Hence, 'ceremony' is the most appropriate answer.

39. 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 ___________ 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  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) lighting
Solution:'Light' means to make something start burning. The given passage states that the function began with lighting the lamp. Hence, 'lighting' is the most appropriate answer.

40. 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 ___________ speech and blessed us for the future  Endeavours . 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: (b) encouraging
Solution:'Encouraging' means giving support or confidence to someone. The given passage states that our principal made a long and encouraging speech. Hence, 'encouraging' is the most appropriate answer.