Fill In The Blanks part – 12

21. _____________of adulterated food stuff being sold in the market. [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Morning)]

(a) Wary
(b) Beware
(c) Aware
(d) Cautious

Correct Answer: (b) Beware

Solution:Beware(used for giving a warning) means to be careful. The given sentence states to be careful of adulterated foodstuff being sold in the market. Hence, 'beware' is the most appropriate answer.

22. Shekhar Gupta is one of the ___________ journalists of India. [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) exponent
(b) pertinent
(c) imminent
(d) eminent

Correct Answer: (d) eminent

Solution:'Eminent' means famous and important. The given sentence states that Shekhar Gupta is one of the famous and important journalists of India. Hence, 'eminent' is the most appropriate answer.

23. She was greatly__________ by the nightmare she had. [SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) perturbed
(b) dreaded
(c) feared
(d) trembled

Correct Answer: (a) perturbed

Solution:Perturbed means to make somebody worried or upset. The given sentence states that she was greatly worried or upset by the nightmare she had. Hence, 'perturbed' is the most appropriate answer.

24. As far as he is ___________ he will love to attend the party. [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)]

(a) anxious
(b) concerned
(c) interested
(d) confined

Correct Answer: (b) concerned

Solution:Concerned means worried and feeling concerned about something. However, the phrase 'as far as I'm concerned is used to indicate that you are giving your own opinion. Similarly, the given sentence states that the narrator is giving his own opinion about somebody that he will love to attend the party. Hence, 'concerned' is the most appropriate answer.

25. He was not ready at first to come with us for the picnic but we _________ him, [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) controlled
(b) consulted
(c) isolated
(d) persuaded

Correct Answer: (d) persuaded

Solution:Persuaded means to make somebody believe something. The given sentence states that he was not ready at first to come with us for the picnic but we made him believe us. Hence, 'persuaded' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Courts help in the resolution of___________ issues. [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon)]

(a) contentious
(b) presumptuous
(c) contemptuous
(d) conscientious

Correct Answer: (a) contentious

Solution:'Contentious' means likely to cause an argument. The given sentence states that courts help in the resolution of issues that are likely to cause arguments. Hence, 'contentious' is the most appropriate answer.

Presumptuous:- *Confident that something will happen or that somebody will do something without making sure first, in a way that annoys people.

Conscientious: careful to do something correctly and well.

27. Can you please____________ me in sorting out these files on my computer? [SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening)]

(a) connive
(b) assist
(c) abet
(d) hinder

Correct Answer: (b) assist

Solution:Assist means to help someone in doing something. The given sentence states that can you please help me in sorting out these files on my computer. Hence, 'assist' is the most appropriate answer.

28. Courts are___________of the Constitution as they are expected to see that it is always respected. [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (afternoon)]

(a) leaders
(b) dictators
(c) sentinels
(d) masters

Correct Answer: (c) sentinels

Solution:Sentinels mean a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. The given sentence states that Courts are guardians of the Constitution. Hence, 'sentinels' is the most appropriate answer.

29. According to Soli Sorabjee, listening to cases being argued in court can be__________ but there are lighter moments too. [SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (afternoon)]

(a) tedious
(b) entertaining
(c) lively
(d) fun

Correct Answer: (a) tedious

Solution:Tedious means boring and lasting for a long time. The given sentence states that listening to cases being argued in court can be boring. Hence, 'tedious' is the most appropriate answer.

30. There is an ___________ in the advertising company for a copy writer. [SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (afternoon)]

(a) opening
(b) occasion
(c) incidence
(d) instance

Correct Answer: (a) opening

Solution:Opening means a job that is available. The given sentence states there is a job that is available in the advertising company for a copywriter. Hence, 'opening' is the most appropriate answer.