Fill In The Blanks part -2

Total Questions: 50

1. She was known for her ________ attention to detail, always making sure everything was perfectly organised and in its proper place. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) fastidious
Note:

'Fastidious' means giving too much attention to small details. The given sentence states that she was known for giving too much attention to detail. Hence, 'fastidious' is the most appropriate answer.

2. ________ doctor suggested doing some eye exercises and wearing ________ pair of powered glasses. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) The; a
Note:

The article 'the' is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. Article 'A' is used before the words starting from a consonant sound (a conversation, a story). Similarly, 'doctor' is a specific person and the word 'pair' starts from a consonant sound. Hence, 'the; a' is the most appropriate answer.

3. The mother ________ the chips because they were soggy. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) discarded
Note:

'Discarded' means to get rid of something or throw it away. The given sentence states that the mother discarded the chips because they were soggy. Hence, 'discarded' is the most appropriate answer.

4. During the meeting, he went on a long and angry ________ about how the project was being mismanaged. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) rant
Note:

'Rant' means when someone speaks at length in an angry way. The given sentence states that during the meeting, he went on a long and angry rant about how the project was being mismanaged. Hence, 'rant' is the most appropriate answer.

5. Chaitnya was ________ from the school due to his misappropriate behaviour. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) expelled
Note:

'Expelled' is the correct spelling.

6. Ministry of education has announced that students can ________ the Board Examinations twice. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) take
Note:

'Take' is commonly used when referring to students participating in or attempting exams. The given sentence states that the Ministry of education has announced that students can take the Board Examinations twice. Hence, 'take' is the most appropriate answer.

7. All praised him when he soared in the business world, but the same people ________ him when he failed in business. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) criticised
Note:

'Criticised' means finding fault. The given sentence states that All praised him when he soared in the business world, but the same people criticised him when he failed in business. Hence, 'criticised' is the most appropriate answer.

8. Augmented Reality (AR) continues to develop and become more ________ among a wide range of applications. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) pervasive
Note:

'Pervasive' means spreading widely throughout an area or group. The given sentence states that Augmented Reality (AR) continues to develop and become more pervasive among a wide range of applications. Hence, 'pervasive' is the most appropriate answer.

9. A/An ________ fellow cannot become an ideal teacher. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) idle
Note:

'Idle' means being inactive, not engaged in work or activities. The given sentence states that a person who is lazy or inactive cannot become an ideal teacher. Hence, 'Idle' is the most appropriate answer.

10. Virtual worlds are recently new phenomena in that they ________ people to meet and socially interact with others in a variety of online environments. [SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) enable
Note:

"Enable' means give (someone) the authority or means to do something. The given sentence states that virtual worlds are recently new phenomena in that they enable people to meet and socially interact with others in a variety of online environments. Hence, 'enable' is the most appropriate answer.