Fill In The Blanks part – 11

41. Once the interview was over 1_________ felt light and free. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) leisurely
(b) suddenly
(c) minutely
(d) hastily

Correct Answer: (b) suddenly

Solution:'Suddenly' means happening quickly and unexpectedly. The given sentence states that the narrator quickly felt light after the interview. Hence, 'suddenly' is the most appropriate answer.

42. Some of Guru Dutt' s ____________classics are being screened on MUBI these days. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) unforgettable
(b) eventful
(c) dependable
(d) catchy

Correct Answer: (a) unforgettable

Solution:Unforgettable' means making such a strong impression that you cannot forget It. The given sentence talks about Guru Dutt's films which we cannot forget. Hence, 'unforgettable' is the most appropriate answer.

43. Watching one's pet cat is therapeutic and can make one quite ___________ to the real world outside. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) obvious
(b) envious
(c) oblivious
(d) studious

Correct Answer: (c) oblivious

Solution:'Oblivious' means not noticing or realizing what is happening around you. The given sentence states that watching one's pet can make someone stop realizing what is happening around him.

Hence, 'oblivious' is the most appropriate answer.

44. Millions of people__________ during the acute famine of Odisha. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) hungered
(b) starved
(c) damaged
(d) collapsed

Correct Answer: (b) starved

Solution:'Famine' means lack of food over a long period of time in a large area & 'Starve' means to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat. Hence, 'starved' is the most appropriate answer.

45. The trek manager __________ that the trekkers rest for a while before the climb. [SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) insisted
(b) informed
(c) told
(d) warned

Correct Answer: (a) insisted

Solution:'Insisted' means to say strongly that you must have or do something. The given sentence states that the trek manager strongly told the trekkers to rest for a while before the climb. Hence, 'insisted' is the most appropriate answer.

46. You must be on your guard __________ pickpockets, when you enter a crowded metro. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) for
(b) across
(c) against
(d) with

Correct Answer: (c) against

Solution:'Guard against' is a phrase that means to take careful action in order to try to prevent something from happening. Similarly, the given sentence talks about preventing our money from pickpockets when entering a crowded metro. Hence, 'against' is the most appropriate answer.

47. The parents of the lost boy have announced __________ for information about their child. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) an award
(b) a reward
(c) a prize
(d) a profit

Correct Answer: (b) a reward

Solution:'Reward' means something that is given in return for well done or received. The given sentence states that the parents promised to give something in return for their lost boy. Hence, 'a reward' is the most appropriate answer.

48. They _________ a separate cabin to each employee. [SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) allotted
(b) owned
(c) appointed
(d) asserted

Correct Answer: (a) allotted

Solution:'Allotted' means to give a share of work, time, etc. to somebody/something. The given sentence talks about giving a separate cabin to each employee. Hence, 'allotted' is the most appropriate answer.

49. The effects of the fuel price hike ____________ severely even now. [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) were being felt
(b) are being felt
(c) has been felt
(d) is being felt

Correct Answer: (b) are being felt

Solution:'Effects' is a plural subject so it will take a plural verb but in the present form(are) as 'now' represents that the sentence is in the present tense. Hence, 'are being felt' is the most appropriate answer.

50. There was a narrow staircase ____________ up to the roof. [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) leading
(b) leaving
(c) looking
(d) lasting

Correct Answer: (a) leading

Solution:'Leading' is used about a road or path that means to go to a place. The given sentence states that the narrow staircase goes up to the roof. Hence, 'leading' is the most appropriate answer.