Fill In The Blanks part – 13

Total Questions: 50

21. The flyover was closed in October last year for repairs but its reopening has been__________ as it will be ready only in March this year. [SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)]

(a) repaired
(b) broken
(c) delayed
(d) built

Correct Answer: (c) delayed

Solution:Repaired restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition. Broken having breaks or gaps in continuity.

Delay make (someone or something) late or slow.

Built construct (something) by putting parts or material together.

According to the meaning of the sentence, option (c) is fit to the context.

22. There was a range of___________ that kept tourists engaged during the International Film Festival in Goa. [SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) moments
(b) conversions
(c) employments
(d) activities

Correct Answer: (d) activities

Solution:Moment - a very brief period of time. Conversions - the process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.

Employment the state of having paid work.

Activity - someth ing that you do, usually regularly and for enjoyment.

According to the context of the sentence option (d) is the most logical answer.

23. I had a stroke at an early age, but what I thought was a great__________ at that time changed my life for the better. [SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) lowliness
(a) lowliness
(c) setback
(d) moodiness

Correct Answer: (c) setback

Solution:Lowliness-A state of being humble. Significance the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.

Setback a difficulty or problem that stops you progressing as fast as you would like.

Moodiness the quality of changing your moods suddenly and becoming angry or unhappy easily.

Option (c) is fit to the context of the sentence.

24. It is said that children who learn to use their body, mind and emotions for their own well-being, work __________ the wellbeing of others. [SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Evening)]

(a) within
(b) into
(c) forwards
(d) towards

Correct Answer: (d) towards

Solution:towards Within - inside (something).

Forwards in the direction that one is facing or travelling

Towards expressing the relation between behaviour or an attitude and the person or thing at which it is directed or with which it is concerned.

According to the context of the sentence option (d) is the correct answer.

25. In _________ of the great work he is doing for economically weaker children, he has been given a special award. [SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Morning)]

(a) resolution
(b) recognition
(c) award
(d) reward

Correct Answer: (b) recognition

Solution:Resolution a firm decision to do or not to do something.

Recognition - identification of someone or something or person from previous

encounters or knowledge.

Reward a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. According to the context of the sentence option (b) is the most suitable answer.

26. Our professor speaks English with a_________ Oriya accent. [SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Evening)]

(a) vague
(b) pronounced
(c) widespread
(d) remarkable

Correct Answer: (b) pronounced

Solution:Pronounced make the sound of (a word or part of a word) in the correct or a particular way.

Vague of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. Widespread found or distributed over a large area or number of people. Remarkable - worthy of attention According to the context of sentence option (b) is the most appropriate answer.

Pinnacle Note- Vague means uncertain and that can also be the answer.

27. A literature festival on the beach: With waves crashing on the beach, the Kerala Literature Festival got__________ in Kozhikode with a range of panel discussions in English and Malayalam. [SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) away
(b) underway
(c) wayward
(d) apart

Correct Answer: (b) underway

Solution:Away at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing. Underway having started and in progress; being done or carried out. Wayward difficult to control or predict because of willful or perverse behaviour. Apart separated by a specified distance in time or space.
As per the context of the sentence option (b) is the most logical answer as the festival is going on.

28. Ritu is an __________ reader. I always find her with a book. . [SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Afternoon)]

(a) irritated
(b) erratic
(c) avid
(d) inattentive

Correct Answer: (c) avid

Solution:Erratic changing without reason (used about a person's behaviour) Inattentive - Not paying attention. Since she is always found with a book it means she is an avid reader.

29. Prince Harry and his wife, Megan Markle announced their decision to__________ from their role as senior royals by leaving the United Kingdom and limiting their royal commitments. [SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Evening)]

(a) step up
(b) step on
(c) step in
(d) step back

Correct Answer: (d) step back

Solution:Step back - to stop doing something.

Step up To take action when there is a

need or opportunity for it.

Step in - To become involved in a difficult situation or argument in order to help find a solution.

Step on - To behave unkindly.

So, option (d) is the most appropriate answer.

30. In our metro cities the contrast between the high rise buildings with the slums behind is_____________ [SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening)]

(a) comforting
(b) interesting
(c) laudable
(d) appalling

Correct Answer: (d) appalling

Solution:Appalling somebody very much :horrific To shock Laudable - Deserving to be appreciated, praised or admired

Comfort - To try to make somebody feel nice and happy.