Fill In The Blanks part -2

Total Questions: 50

41. She is _______ a peacock in the blue satin saree. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) as beautiful as
Solution:

'As...as' is a comparative structure used to compare two things. Similarly, the given sentence compares her beauty with a peacock. Hence, 'as beautiful as' is the most appropriate answer.

42. She reminds me always that I ________ to be a little more careful. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) have
Solution:

The verb 'reminds' indicates an action in present tense. We generally use the semi-modal have to' with "I/you/we/they" to express a general obligation. Similarly, the given sentence expresses the obligation that I have to be careful Hence, 'have' is the most appropriate answer.

43. Kiran had a short ________ as a writer. [SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) career
Solution:

'Career' means the period of time that you spend in your life working or doing a particular thing. The given sentence states that Kiran had a short career as a writer. Hence, 'career' is the most appropriate answer.

44. The patient looked ________ and tired. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) pale
Solution:

'Pale' means having a very light skin colour due to sickness. The given sentence states that the patient had a light skin colour and looked tired.. Hence, 'pale' is the most appropriate answer.

45. The police were on high alert on account of the ________ killed many people. convict who had [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) runaway
Solution:

"Runaway" means one who has escaped from custody. The given sentence states that the police were on high alert because of an escaped convict who had killed many people. Hence, 'runaway' is the most appropriate answer.

46. Payments can be made by ________ or in cash. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) cheque
Solution:

'Cheque' means a piece of paper issued by a bank to pay a specific sum of money to a person or entity. The given sentence states that payments can be made by cheque or in cash. Hence, 'cheque' is the most appropriate answer.

47. You are the ________ to the throne and should behave in such a manner. [SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) heir
Solution:

'Heir' is a person who inherits property or title from a deceased person. The given sentence states that the person is the heir to the throne and should behave accordingly. Hence, 'heir' is the most appropriate answer.

48. As cattle are to herd so are birds to ________ [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) flock
Solution:

'Herd' is a number of cattle living or feeding together. Similarly, 'flock' is a group of birds. Hence, 'flock' is the most appropriate answer. Litter a group of baby animals born to one mother at the same time. Pack a group of animals, typically wolves or dogs, that live and hunt together. Streak a line or mark of a different substance or colour from surroundings. its

49. They are playing songs so ________ that the entire neighbourhood is disturbed. [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) loud
Solution:

'Loud' means (sound) at a high volume. The given sentence states that they are playing songs so loud that the entire neighbourhood is disturbed. Hence, 'loud' is the most appropriate answer.

50. There are rows of chairs on either side of the ________ [SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)]

Correct Answer:  (d) aisle
Solution:

'Aisle' means a narrow space between rows of seats or shelves. The given sentence states that there are rows of chairs on both sides of the aisle. Hence, 'aisle' is the most appropriate answer.