Fill In The Blanks part -4

41. John rushed to the spot and saw his wife and kid________ on the road. [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) lain
(b) lying
(c) lie
(d) laying

Correct Answer: (b) lying

Solution:Lying means 'to lie' (put yourself in a horizontal or resting position). The given sentence states that John rushed to the spot and saw his wife and kid lying on the road. Hence, 'lying' is the most appropriate answer.

42. Today I received a letter. Finally, I ________ back from him. [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) herd
(b) hard
(c) heard
(d) horde

Correct Answer: (c) heard

Solution:'Heard' means to listen or pay attention to. The given sentence states that today I received a letter. Finally, I heard back from him. Hence, 'heard' is the most appropriate answer.

43. Women ________ their male relatives to the battlefield for the purpose of tending the wounded and carrying away the dead. [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) signify
(b) forsake
(c) justify
(d) accompany

Correct Answer: (d) accompany

Solution:'Accompany' means to go somewhere with someone. The given sentence states that women accompany their male relatives to the battlefield for the purpose of tending the wounded and carrying away the dead. Hence, 'Accompany' is the most appropriate answer.

44. The most common sports injury is a________ [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) brush
(b) bruise
(c) brews
(d) breve

Correct Answer: (b) bruise

Solution:'Bruise' means an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour. The given sentence states that the most common sports injury is a bruise. Hence, 'Bruise' is the most appropriate answer.

45. Since the temperatures can soar in summer, choose clothing that is lightweight and________ [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) breathable
(b) airtight
(c) bulky
(d) hefty

Correct Answer: (a) breathable

Solution:'Breathable clothes' means clothes from which air can pass through easily. The given sentence states that since the temperatures can soar in summer, choose clothing that is lightweight and breathable. Hence, 'Breathable' is the most appropriate answer.

46. I am not sure________ wearing this black dress. [SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) with
(b) in
(c) about
(d) off

Correct Answer: (c) about

Solution:The phrase 'Sure about something' means without doubt; certainly. The given sentence states that I am not sure about wearing this black dress. Hence, 'about' is the most appropriate answer.

47. This ________ piece of mischief by his brother brought a quiet laugh from David. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) nonsensical
(b) classical
(c) whimsical
(d) vesical

Correct Answer: (c) whimsical

Solution:'Whimsical' means unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying. The given sentence states that this whimsical piece of mischief by his brother brought a quiet laugh from David. Hence, 'Whimsical' is the most appropriate answer.

48. This change is responsible for a recent________ the number of cases of cancer in this age group. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) rise to
(b) rise at
(c) rise in
(d) rise of

Correct Answer: (c) rise in

Solution:The phrase 'Rise in' means to increase or grow larger. The given sentence states that this change is responsible for a recent rise in the number of cases of cancer in this age group.. Hence, 'Rise in' is the most appropriate answer.

49. For months, Drupad could not taste anything he ate as regret layered________ mud. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) his mouth like
(b) his mouth as though
(c) his mouth comparable to
(d) his mouth allied to

Correct Answer: (a) his mouth like

Solution:Preposition 'like' is generally used to establish a relationship between nouns, pronouns, or phrases with other words in a sentence. In this case, "like" is showing a comparison between two things - the layering of regret and the feeling or state of Drupad's mouth. Hence, 'his mouth like' is the most appropriate answer.

50. During treatment, patients lay________ on the treatment couch for around 3 hrs. [SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) arsine
(b) alpine
(c) repine
(d) supine

Correct Answer: (d) supine

Solution:'Supine' means a person lying face upward. The given sentence states that during treatment, patients lay supine on the treatment couch for around 3 hrs. Hence, 'Supine' is the most appropriate answer.