Fill In The Blanks part -2

Total Questions: 50

21. A strong _________for mathematics and problem-solving can be very useful. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) aptitude
Solution:

'Aptitude' means a natural ability to do something. The given sentence states that a strong aptitude for mathematics and problem-solving can be very useful. Hence, 'aptitude' is the most appropriate answer.

22. He is first________ to his job and then to his family. [SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) committed
Solution:

'Committed' means dedicated to a certain cause. The given sentence states that he is first committed to his job and then to his family. Hence, 'committed' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a great man with a high level of _________. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) intellect
Solution:

'Intellect' means a person's capacity for mental activities, such as thinking, reasoning, understanding, and learning. The given sentence states that Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a great man with a high level of intellect. Hence, 'intellect' is the most appropriate answer.

24. Select the most appropriate response in the given situation of the eve of a battle to fill in the blank. The commander: "Honourable Emperor, all the troops have lined up for the battle and are awaiting your orders." Emperor Chandragupta Maurya:__________ [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) We will march at dawn.
Solution:

"We will march at dawn is the most appropriate response as it acknowledges the readiness of the troops and indicates the emperor's decision to commence the battle early in the morning. Hence, 'we will march at dawn' is the most appropriate answer.

25. I wish we had ________come here. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) never
Solution:

The given sentence needs an adverb here to modify the verb 'come'. Hence, 'never' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Winning the championship was a dream come true for the team, but being awarded the MVP trophy was________ [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) the icing on the cake
Solution:

The icing on the cake- something that makes a good situation even better.

27. The scratches on her hands were clear signs of domestic violence, ________ and said that she got scratched by barbed wire fencing. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) yet she lied
Solution:

The given sentence states that there were visible scratches on her hands indicating domestic violence, yet she lied and said that she got scratched by barbed wire fencing. Hence, 'yet she lied' is the most appropriate answer.

28. The chief guest is ________ to arrive at the venue within half an hour. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) expected
Solution:

'Expected' means likely to happen. The given sentence states that the chief guest is likely to arrive at the venue within half an hour. Hence, 'expected' is the most appropriate answer.

29. The chef's culinary creations were infused with a distinctive ________ that set them apart from typical restaurant fare. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) flair
Solution:

'Flair' means someone's natural talent for something. The given sentence states that the chef's dishes had a unique style that set them apart from typical restaurant food. Hence, 'flair' is the most appropriate answer.

30. The ________ of the crime scene made it difficult for investigators to gather evidence. [SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) site
Solution:

'Site' means the piece of land where something is located. The given sentence states that the site of the crime scene made it difficult for investigators to gather evidence. Hence, 'site' is the most appropriate answer.