Fill In The Blanks part -4

31. The first time that nuclear radiation has been washed off with a________ [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) fast shower
(b) quick shower
(c) speedy shower
(d) energetic shower

Correct Answer: (b) quick shower

Solution:A "quick shower" is an idiom which means it rains for a very short period of time. The given sentence states that the first time that nuclear radiation has been washed off with a quick shower. Hence, 'quick shower' is the most appropriate answer.

32. The necessity of resisting the ________ demands of the prophets led to the introduction of new rules for distinguishing true and false prophets. [SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) unimpeachable
(b) relentless
(c) irreparable
(d) imperturbable

Correct Answer: (b) relentless

Solution:'Relentless' means continuing in a severe or extreme way. Hence, 'relentless' is the most appropriate answer.

33. Very special care should be taken to proportion the sand so as to make a perfectly ________ mixture. [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) envious
(b) obvious
(c) devious
(d) impervious

Correct Answer: (d) impervious

Solution:'Impervious' means not allowing fluid to pass through. Envious means jealous. Obvious means something easily seen or understood.

Devious means dishonestly clever. The given sentence states that Very special care should be taken to proportion the sand so as to make a perfectly impervious mixture. Hence, 'impervious' is the most appropriate answer.

34. Towel off and________ your moisturizer immediately. [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) refer
(b) touch
(c) surrender
(d) apply

Correct Answer: (d) apply

Solution:'Apply' means to put to use especially for some practical purpose. The given sentence states that Towel off and apply your moisturizer immediately. Hence, 'apply' is the most appropriate answer.

35. That remark ________ a stir. [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) built
(b) constructed
(c) produced
(d) created

Correct Answer: (d) created

Solution:'Created' means to make something. The given sentence states that that remark created a stir. Hence, 'created' is the most appropriate answer.

36. Το _________ your self-worth, write down some things that are positive about yourself. [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) sanctify
(b) overlook
(c) affirm
(d) repudiate

Correct Answer: (c) affirm

Solution:To Affirm yourself' means the act of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual for beneficial effect. The given sentence states that- To Affirm your self-worth, write down some things that are positive about yourself. Hence, 'Affirm' is the most appropriate answer.

37. I enjoy finding ways to make the most of my budget by being________ [SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) miser
(b) lethargic
(c) frugal
(d) gloomy

Correct Answer: (c) frugal

Solution:'Frugal' means careful to use only as much money, food, etc. as is necessary. The given sentence states that I enjoy finding ways to make the most of my budget by being frugal. Hence, 'frugal' is the most appropriate answer.

38. Today is cloudy, but yesterday the sun________ [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) flamed
(b) shown
(c) shone
(d) burned

Correct Answer: (c) shone

Solution:The word 'shone' is the past tense of the verb 'shine'. The verb 'shine' means to emit light. The given sentence states that Today is cloudy, but yesterday the sun shone. Hence, 'shone' is the most appropriate answer.

39. The story of human evolution________ a moving target in recent years. [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) had being
(b) has been
(c) have been
(d) did has

Correct Answer: (b) has been

Solution:The given sentence is an example of present perfect continuous tense. As we generally use the present perfect continuous tense to talk about actions and states that began in the past and are still continuing at the time of speaking. Hence, 'has been' is the most appropriate answer.

40. I am sorry that I was unable to see ________ of you over the summer. [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) more
(b) many
(c) much
(d) many more

Correct Answer: (a) more

Solution:The word 'more' is used to indicate a greater quantity or number. The given sentence states that I am sorry that I was unable to see more of you over the summer. Hence, 'more' is the most appropriate answer.