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Cloze Test

📆 November 21, 2024

Total Questions: 52

21. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not ___________ the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) illuminate
Solution:illuminate means to brighten with light. The given passage states that the strange light did not illuminate the room. Hence,
'illuminate is the most appropriate answer.

22. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. ___________ alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) An
Solution:Article 'an' is used before words starting with a vowel sound (an apple, an alien, an umbrella). Hence, 'an' is the most appropriate answer.

23. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, ___________ to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (a) incomprehensible
Solution:'Incomprehensible' means not able to be understood. The given passage states that the alien voice could not be understood by the hapless friends. Hence, 'incomprehensible' is the most appropriate answer.

24. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down ___________ their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) on
Solution:'On one's knees' is the correct phrase which means in a desperate condition. Hence, 'on' is the most appropriate answer.

25. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the ___________ sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (a) bizarre
Solution:'Bizarre means very strange or unusual. The given passage states that strange sounds continued. Hence, 'bizarre' is the most appropriate answer.

26. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to ___________ right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (b) emerge
Solution:'Emerge' means to start developing and become visible. The given passage states that slowly, a form began to emerge right before their eyes. Hence, 'emerge' is the most appropriate
answer.

27. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which ___________ their blood and chilled their bones . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) curdled
Solution:The phrase "curdle one's blood" means to fill a person with horror or fear. The given passage states that a form began to appear right before their eyes which filled them with horror.
Hence, 'curdled' is the most appropriate answer.

28. The door behind them was sealed There was no escape. A strange light was emanating from a corner, one that did not illuminate the room but made darkness visible. An alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, incomprehensible to the hapless friends. They went down on their knees sobbing, pleading for their lives but the bizarre sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to emerge right before their eyes which curdled their blood and chilled their ___________ . It was formless mass with no face! [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

Correct Answer: (d) bones
Solution:"Chill somebody's bones" is a phrase which means to frighten somebody very much. The given passage states that a form began to appear right before their eyes which frightened them very much. Hence, 'bones' is the most appropriate answer.

29. The ongoing fight for social justice and equality continues to be a significant global _________ Movements advocating for racial, gender and LGBTQ+ equality, as well as addressing systemic discrimination and injustice, have gained . momentum in recent years. People are increasingly recognizing the importance of dismantling structures that perpetuate inequality and fostering inclusivity in all aspects of society. Calls for justice, representation and equal opportunities have sparked conversations and initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable world. It is crucial to engage in meaningful dialogue, challenge biases and actively promote diversity and to build a society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

Correct Answer: (b) focus
Solution:'Focus' means the centre of interest or activity. The given passage states that the ongoing fight for social justice and equality continues to be a significant global focus. Hence, 'focus' is the most appropriate answer.

30. The ongoing fight for social justice and equality continues to be a significant global focus Movements advocating for racial, gender and LGBTQ+ equality, as well as addressing systemic discrimination and injustice, have _________ . momentum in recent years. People are increasingly recognizing the importance of dismantling structures that perpetuate inequality and fostering inclusivity in all aspects of society. Calls for justice, representation and equal opportunities have sparked conversations and initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable world. It is crucial to engage in meaningful dialogue, challenge biases and actively promote diversity and to build a society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

Correct Answer: (d) gained
Solution:'Gained' means got something desired. The given passage states that movements advocating for racial, gender and LGBTQ+ equality, as well as addressing systemic discrimination and injustice, have gained momentum in recent years. Hence,
'gained' is the most appropriate answer.
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