Fill In The Blanks part – 12

11. Some patches of the ___________ garden have a rich cover of grass now. [SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) stretching
(b) slouching
(c) sprawling
(d) stroking

Correct Answer: (c) sprawling

Solution:Sprawling means covering a large area of land. The given sentence states that some patches of the large garden have a rich cover of grass now. Hence, 'sprawling' is the appropriate answer.

12. Use your logical thinking for__________ decisions today as you will certainly succeed. [SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) desperate
(b) severe
(c) critical
(d) dangerous

Correct Answer: (c) critical

Solution:Critical means describing the good and bad points of a play, film, book, work of art, etc. The given sentence tells you to use your logical thinking for critical decisions today as you will certainly succeed. Hence, 'critical' is the most appropriate answer.

13. She knew that to apologise would to __________admitting she had failed [SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) tantalizing
(b) tandem
(c) tantamount
(d) tangible

Correct Answer: (c) tantamount

Solution:Tantamount means having the same effect or value as something. The given sentence states that she knew that to apologize would be the same as admitting that she had failed. Hence, 'tantamount' is the most appropriate answer.

14. Researchers have found that 16 facial expressions ____________universally in similar contexts across 12 world regions. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) transpire
(b) befall
(c) strike
(d) occur

Correct Answer: (d) occur

Solution:Occur means to exist or be found somewhere. The given sentence states that researchers have found that 16 facial expressions occur universally in similar contexts across 12 world regions Hence, 'occur' is the most appropriate answer.

15. In addition to understanding the specific Issue to be tackled, the sub-committee examined the larger___________ on the problem. [SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) proportion
(b) perspective
(c) perception
(d) prospective

Correct Answer: (b) perspective

Solution:Perspective means your opinion or attitude towards something. The given sentence states that the sub-committee examined the larger perspective on the problem. Hence, 'perspective' is the most appropriate answer.

16. The government has hardened its ___________against the agitators and imposed a curfew in the area. [SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning)]

(a) stance
(b) orientation
(c) bearing
(d) manner

Correct Answer: (a) stance

Solution:Stance means the opinions that somebody expresses publicly about something. The given sentence states that the government has hardened its stance against the agitators and imposed a curfew in the area. Hence, 'stance' is the most appropriate answer.

17. We are bewildered by the power which science has suddenly placed in our laps, and we are__________ by the realization of our unpreparedness to deal with a crisis. [SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning)]

(a) condemned
(b) humbled
(c) proud
(d) demeaned

Correct Answer: (b) humbled

Solution:Humble means to make somebody feel that he/she is not as good or important as he/she thought. The given sentence states that we are humbled by the realisation of our unpreparedness to deal with a crisis. Hence, 'humbled' is the most appropriate answer.

18. The invention of fertilisers and insecticides has increased agricultural____________ which is required to feed the swelling population of the world. [SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Evening)]

(a) output
(b) product
(c) cargo
(d) goods

Correct Answer: (a) output

Solution:Output means the amount that a person or machine produces. The given sentence states that the invention of fertilizers and insecticides has increased agricultural output. Hence, 'output' is the most appropriate answer.

19. His _____________of the topic was so good that students had few doubts at the end of the class. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Morning)]

(a) qualification
(b) picturisation
(c) exposition
(d) exhibition

Correct Answer: (c) exposition

Solution:Exposition means a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. The given sentence states that his comprehensive description(exposition) of the topic was so good that students had few doubts at the end of the class. Hence, 'exposition' is the most appropriate answer.

20. Crowds of tourists___________ across the square all day long. [SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) maintained
(b) flowed
(c) rectified
(d) prodded

Correct Answer: (b) flowed

Solution:Flow means to move in a smooth and continuous way. The given sentence states that crowds of tourists flowed across the square all day long. Hence, 'flowed' is the most appropriate answer.