Fill In The Blanks part – 14

1. Do not meddle__________ the affairs of others. [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening)..]

(a) From
(b) In
(c) To
(d) at

Correct Answer: (b) In

Solution:Do not meddle in the affairs of others. Meddle in interfere in something that is not your concern.

Eg: Because he is trying to meddle in my business, I want him out of my house immediately.

2. You must apologize____________ the punishment. [SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening)]

(a) to escape
(b) Escaping
(c) Escape
(d) Escapes

Correct Answer: (a) to escape

Solution:to escape - abstain

3. __________ there were no buses, we had to take a taxi. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

( a) Even if
(b) Hence
(c) since
(d) Although

Correct Answer: (c) since

Solution:Since_there were no buses, we had to take a taxi. "Since" can be an expression of time, and it can also mean "because" when used as a preposition.

Eg: Since I was ill, I could not come.

4. The boy was leaning against the pillar his hands his pockets. [SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)]

(a) for; into
(b) with; in
(c) with; from
(d) for; in

Correct Answer: (b) with; in

Solution:with, in

5. Please sign these documents__________ ink so that they can be preserved. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)]

(a) with
(b) by
(c) from
(d) in

Correct Answer: (d) in

Solution:Please sign these documents in ink. When you refer to the marks you make on paper you use IN. When you want to refer to the writing instrument, use WITH.

Eg: I wrote this IN blue ink WITH a fountain pen.

6. ___________of these boys is doing anything worthwhile. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning)]

(a) Either
(b) Each
(c) None
(d) Both

Correct Answer: (c) None

Solution:As the sentence indicates that nothing worth was done by any of the boys, use of none is most appropriate.

7. The festival expenses are bound to ___________in my pocket. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

(a) be upfront
(b) give a clean chit
(c) be out of the blue
(d) make a dent

Correct Answer: (d) make a dent

Solution:Be upfront above board, honest Give a clean chit clear of charges.

Be out of the blue out of nowhere,

sudden, unexpected Make a dent something to begin to consume

Eg: Buying a new car puts a dent in our savings.

8. The first thing they did was to___________ the extent of damage done by the rains. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

(a) circulate
(b) ascertain
(c) repair
(d) search

Correct Answer: (b) ascertain

Solution:Make sure of Circulate pass from one person to another, spread Repair - Restore to a good condition Search - To look for something

9. Unfortunately, the computer has also been responsible for the____________ of fraudulent schemes through which many people are deceived by promises of quick wealth. [SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening)]

(a) promulgation
(b) Proliferation
(c) proclamation
(d) pretension

Correct Answer: (b) Proliferation

Solution:Proliferation - rapid increase, spread, multiply Promulgation - to promote an idea Proclamation announcement Pretension a public or official an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

10. Highways are a catalyst for econornic growth but private ____________in this sector has been termed tardy' as investors do not appear to be interested in putting their money in long-term projects. [SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)]

(a) investment
(b) transaction
(c) operation
(d) contract

Correct Answer: (a) investment

Solution:but private investment in this sector Investment - investing money for profit Transaction -buying or selling something Operation -to operate or act upon Contract - an agreement enforceable by law