Fill In The Blanks part – 11

31. Problems often _________ when you least expect them. [SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) raise
(b) arise
(c) rise
(d) arouse

Correct Answer: (b) arise

Solution:'Arise' means to begin to exist. The given sentence states that the problems often arise when we don't expect them. Hence, 'arise' is the most appropriate answer.

32. The CBSE has decided on a___________ to assign marks for the examinations not taken by Class 12 students. [SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) formulae
(b) equation
(c) formula
(d) formation

Correct Answer: (c) formula

Solution:'Formula' means a plan of how to get or do something. The given sentence states that CBSE decided on a formula for assigning marks. Hence, 'formula' is the most appropriate answer.

33. The Blood Finder app is very useful in___________ the correct donor. [SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) locating
(b) unlocking
(c) starting
(d) establishing

Correct Answer: (a) locating

Solution:Locating' means to find the exact position of somebody/something. The given sentence states that the Blood finder app helps in finding the exact position of the correct donor. Hence, 'locating' is the most appropriate answer.

34. _____________ it was snowing we decided to carry on driving in the mountains. [SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) However
(b) If
(c) Unless
(d) Though

Correct Answer: (d) Though

Solution:Though' is a conjunction which means in spite of the fact that. The given sentence states that they continued driving in spite of the fact that it was snowing. Hence, 'although is the most appropriate answer

35. Most countries are now beginning to show a_________ in their economy and there's a sense of relief. [SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) downturn
(b) setback
(c) growth
(d) dismay

Correct Answer: (c) growth

Solution:The given sentence states that there is a sense of relief(ease) as most countries are beginning to show growth in their economies. Hence, 'growth' is the most appropriate answer.

36. The chairman's speech was _________ to the occasion. [SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) useful
(b) right
(c) appropriate
(d) correct

Correct Answer: (c) appropriate

Solution:Appropriate' means suitable or right for a particular situation. The given sentence states that the chairman's speech was suitable or right for the particular situation. Hence, 'appropriate' is the correct answer.

37. He was_________ to six months of imprisonment for stealing. [SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

( a) conformed
(b) convinced
(c) condemned
(d) contacted

Correct Answer: (c) condemned

Solution:'Condemned' means to sentence somebody. The given sentence states that he was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Hence, 'condemned' is the most appropriate answer.

38. Restaurants are _________ to new ways of attracting customers these days. [SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) displaying
(b) existing
(c) living
(d) adapting

Correct Answer: (d) adapting

Solution:'Adapting' means to become familiar with a new situation and to change your behaviour accordingly. The given sentence states that Restaurants are becoming familiar with new ways of attracting customers. Hence, 'adapting' is the most appropriate answer.

39. Until recently, the village women _________ water from common wells or hand pumps, but now they have water taps. [SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) sold
(b) fetched
(c) bought
(d) threw

Correct Answer: (b) fetched

Solution:The first part of the given sentence has a sense of an activity done in the past so it must have a verb in the past tense. However, 'fetch' means to go to a place and bring back somebody/something like the women bringing back water in the given sentence. Hence, 'fetched' is the most appropriate answer.

40. I totally disagree with his___________ proposal as he has not weighed the pros and cons. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Realistic
(b) conceivable
(c) rational
(d) ridiculous

Correct Answer: (d) ridiculous

Solution:'Ridiculous' means very silly or unreasonable. In the given sentence, the narrator disagrees with someone's silly or unreasonable proposal. Hence, 'ridiculous' is the most appropriate answer.