Fill In The Blanks part -4

Total Questions: 50

11. I strained ________ to catch his options. [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (b) hard
Solution:Hard means with a great deal of effort. The given sentence states that I strained hard to catch his options. Hence, hard' is the most appropriate answer.

12. Rohan was now standing on tiptoe to________ over at the inhabitants of the two beds. [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) look
Solution:To look over means to quickly examine something. The given sentence states that Rohan was now standing on tiptoe to look over at the inhabitants of the two beds. Hence, 'look' is the most appropriate answer.

13. Plastic inhabits the oceans, ________ up in the guts of seagulls and great white sharks. [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) building
Solution:Building up' means to accumulate something by putting parts or material together. The given sentence state that plastic inhabits the oceans, building up in the guts of seagulls and great white sharks. Hence, 'building' is the most appropriate answer.

14. The last man standing was __________ a fully paid vacation to Las Vegas. [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) rewarded
Solution:'Rewarded' means to give something to someone in recognition of their services, efforts, or achievements. The given sentence states that the last man standing was rewarded, a fully paid vacation to Las Vegas. Hence, 'Rewarded is the most appropriate answer.

15. It's ________ for someone to buy a product that contains no sugar [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) easier
Solution:There is an implied comparison (without stating directly) in the given sentence between buying a product without sugar and the one with sugar. The given sentence states that It's easier for someone to buy a product that contains no sugar. Hence, 'easier' is the most appropriate answer.

16. She reduced the volume because the ________ music was becoming too much for her [SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (c) constant
Solution:'constant' means occurring continuously over a period of time. The given sentence states that She reduced the volume because the constant music was becoming too much for her. Hence, 'constant' is the most appropriate answer.

17. An excellent career________ has now arisen with a leading recruitment agency [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) opportunity
Solution:'Opportunity' means a great or favorable chance or possibility. The given sentence states that An excellent career opportunity has now arisen with a leading recruitment agency. Hence, 'opportunity is the most appropriate answer.

18. A pair of Eurasian jays ________ over the forest yesterday. [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (b) flew
Solution:We generally use past Indefinite(V.) to describe completed actions or events that occurred in the past. Hence, 'flew' is the most appropriate answer.

19. Mr. Sharma opened the door of the stove to________ [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (a) peek
Solution:'Peek' means to look quickly or furtively. The given sentence states that Mr. Sharma opened the door of the stove to peek. Hence, 'peek' is the appropriate answer.

20. We didn't mean to________ all of you waiting. [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) keep
Solution:The correct sentence structure using Infinitive is 'To + Base Verb' (to eat, to go, to study). Hence, 'keep' is the most appropriate answer.