Fill In The Blanks part -4

21. Everyone who studies forests knows trees have been dying in large and ________ numbers. [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) peculiar
(b) minority
(c) massive
(d) scanty

Correct Answer: (c) massive

Solution:'Massive' means very large in size, amount, or number. The given sentence states that Everyone who studies forests knows trees have been dying in large and massive numbers. Hence, 'massive' is the most appropriate answer.

22. His father was killed in a________ when the boy was nine years old. [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) dwell
(b) drool
(c) dual
(d) duel

Correct Answer: (d) duel

Solution:'Duel' means a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people. Dual means double. Drool means liquid or saliva coming out of the mouth. Dwell means to live. The given sentence states that his father was killed in a deadly contest, when the boy was nine years old. Hence, 'duel' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Each band is known across a wide area because all residents of a given region are typically tied to one another through a large ________ of kinship and reciprocity [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) variation
(b) mesh
(c) network
(d) clash

Correct Answer: (c) network

Solution:'Network' means a group or system of interconnected people or things. Variation means something that is different from another thing. Mesh means a kind of material that is like a net. Clash means to fight or disagree about something. The given sentence states that each band is known across a wide area because all residents of a given region are typically tied to one another through a large network of kinship and reciprocity. Hence, 'network' is the most appropriate answer.

24. Potato milk is ________ another option for those wanting an alternative to cow's milk. [SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening]

(a) though
(b) yet
(c) so
(d) but

Correct Answer: (b) yet

Solution:We generally use conjunction 'yet' to connect two contrasting ideas or adding information. Hence, 'yet' is the most appropriate answer.

25. Join our networks to ________ better Governance [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) drain
(b) disintegrate
(c) promote
(d) sedate

Correct Answer: (c) promote

Solution:'Promote' means support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of. Drain means to become empty. Disintegrate means to break into many small pieces. Sedate means to become calm. The given sentence states that - Join our networks to promote better Governance. Hence, 'Promote' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Eventually, the water will ________ through the surrounding concrete [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) statolith
(b) aerate
(c) permeate
(d) delegate

Correct Answer: (c) permeate

Solution:'Permeate' means spread throughout (something); pervade. The given sentence states that Eventually, the water will permeate through the surrounding concrete. Hence, 'Permeate' is the most appropriate answer.

27. Snow ________ lightly as everyone was leaving church. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) falling
(b) is falling
(c) was falling
(d) fallen

Correct Answer: (c) was falling

Solution:The sentence is in the past tense because it is describing an event that happened in the past. Only option c is in the past tense. Hence, 'was falling' is the most appropriate answer.

28. She was moving slowly and ________ yesterday when she fell. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) shakily
(b) firmly
(c) vaguely
(d) strongly

Correct Answer: (a) shakily

Solution:'Shakily' means in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking. The given sentence states that she was moving slowly and shakily yesterday when she fell,

29. His place was ________ in the team after he displayed his explosive batting style. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) fermented
(d) affected
(c) belittled
(d) cemented

Correct Answer: (d) cemented

Solution:'Cemented' means settle or establish firmly. The given sentence states that his place was cemented in the team after he displayed his explosive batting style. Hence, 'cemented' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Don't you be clever with me, boy! I want to know what you're really________ [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) on to
(b) up to
(c) in to
(d) up about

Correct Answer: (b) up to

Solution:The phrase 'up to' means keen or willing to try something out or make a good effort. The given sentence states that don't you be clever with me, boy! I want to know what you're really up to. Hence, 'up to' is the most appropriate answer.