Fill In The Blanks part – 12

1. Penguins are black and white sea birds that live almost _________in the cold southern hemisphere. [SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) exclusively
(b) pleasingly
(c) realistically
(d) ordinarily

Correct Answer: (a) exclusively

Solution:'Exclusively' means only & not involving anyone/anything else. The given sentence states that Penguins live exclusively(only) in the cold southern hemisphere. Hence, 'exclusively' is the most appropriate answer.

2. I completed my learner's driving test last week. When am I going to get my _____________license? [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)]

(a) constant
(b) permanent
(c) final
(d) lasting

Correct Answer: (b) permanent

Solution:'Permanent' means lasting for a long time or forever. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a permanent license that will last forever. Hence, 'permanent' is the most appropriate answer.

3. ___________not revenge, is the key to happiness and peace. [SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening)]

(a) Forgiveness
(b) Arrogance
(c) Pride
(d) Humility

Correct Answer: (a) Forgiveness

Solution:There is a saying 'Forgiveness is the key to happiness and peace'. Hence, 'forgiveness' is the most appropriate answer.

4. The new recruit was __________ to impress his superiors. [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)]

(a) sincere
(b) cordial
(c) eager
(d) intend

Correct Answer: (c) eager

Solution:'Eager' means strongly wanting to do or have something. However, 'Eager' generally takes the preposition 'to' with it. Hence, 'eager' is the most appropriate answer.

5. He was unpopular with his team as he was a scheming and___________ person. [SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)]

(a) willing
(b) conniving
(c) helpful
(d) honest

Correct Answer: (b) conniving

Solution:'Conniving' means to work secretly with somebody to do something that is wrong. The given sentence states that he was unpopular because of his bad qualities of scheming and conniving. Hence, 'conniving' the most appropriate answer

6. India is formally moving ahead to ____________21 MIG-29 and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighters from Russia along with upgrades of their existing fleets. [SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Morning)]

(a) achieve
(b) advance
(c) accomplish
(d) procure

Correct Answer: (d) procure

Solution:Procure means to obtain something, especially with difficulty. The given sentence states that India is formally moving ahead to procure 21 MIG-29 and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighters from Russia. Hence, 'procure' is the most appropriate answer.

7. The door_________ in the strong wind. [SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) slammed
(b) slapped
(c) sizzled
(d) hooted

Correct Answer: (a) slammed

Solution:Slam means to shut or make something shut very loudly and with great force. The given sentence states that the door shut down loudly in the strong wind. Hence, 'slammed' is the most appropriate answer.

8. A____________ souvenir will be released on the occasion of the World Meet. [SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Morning)]

(a) generous
(b) considerable
(c) bountiful
(d) voluminous

Correct Answer: (d) voluminous

Solution:Voluminous means something very large or bulky. The given sentence states that a very large souvenir will be released on the occasion of the world meet. Hence, 'voluminous' is the most appropriate answer.

9. We____________ the marks of the students on different subjects and compared their performance for the year. [SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) questioned
(b) probed
(c) inspected
(d) analysed

Correct Answer: (d) analysed

Solution:'Analyse' means to look at or think about the different parts or details of something carefully in order to understand or explain it. The given sentence states that we analyze the marks of the students on different subjects and compare their performance for the year. Hence, 'Analyse' is the most appropriate answer.

10. Social isolation, overcrowding, the __________ of our society and several other factors are responsible for stress. [SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Morning)]

(a) competitiveness
(b) cheapness
(c) attractiveness
(d) affordability

Correct Answer: (a) competitiveness

Solution:Competitiveness means the ability to contend with rivals for the same goal or objective. The given sentence states that social isolation, overcrowding and competitiveness of our society, and several other factors are responsible for stress. Hence, 'competitiveness' is the most appropriate answer.