Fill In The Blanks part – 5

11. The television is big, has an excellent picture, and last but not________ it's cheap. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) close
(b) final
(c) end
(d) least

Correct Answer: (d) least

Solution:The phrase "last but not least" is a commonly used expression Indicating that something is mentioned as the final item on a list, but it is not less important than the previous ones. Hence, 'least' is the most appropriate answer.

12. The frequency of large wildfires________ dramatically in recent decades. [SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening]

(a) did increase
(b) has increased
(c) increase
(d) have increased

Correct Answer: (b) has increased

Solution:The phrase 'in recent decades' suggests an ongoing timeframe that continues into the present. To express this idea, we need to use the 'present perfect tense(has + V3). Hence, 'has increased is the most appropriate answer.

13. Obesity is also a progressive condition, unlike anorexia nervosa, which tends to ________ with age. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) inebriate
(b) ameliorate
(c) struggle
(d) negate

Correct Answer: (b) ameliorate

Solution:Ameliorate' means to improve or make something better. The given sentence states that Obesity is also a progressive condition, unlike anorexia nervosa, which tends to ameliorate with age. Hence, 'ameliorate' is the most appropriate answer.

14. Sitting at the computer I saw something large and dark fall past my ________ vision followed by a dull thwack. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) central
(b) external
(c) peripheral
(d) incidental

Correct Answer: (c) peripheral

Solution:'Peripheral' refers to something that is situated at the edge or boundary of something. The given sentence states that Sitting at the computer I saw something large and dark fall past my peripheral vision followed by a dull thwack. Hence, 'peripheral' is the most appropriate answer.

15. In my view, this falls within the exception permitting warrantless seizure in ________ circumstances. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) reverent
(b) sparse
(c) recondite
(d) exigent

Correct Answer: (d) exigent

Solution:'Exigent' means pressing, urgent, or requiring immediate action or attention. The given sentence states that In my view, this falls within the exception permitting warrantless seizure in exigent circumstances. Hence, 'exigent' is the most appropriate answer.

16. The question is why an ________ Hollywood film should provoke such a hostile reaction. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) elicit
(b) innocuous
(c) obstinate
(d) erroneous

Correct Answer: (b) innocuous

Solution:'Innocuous' means not meant to cause harm or upset somebody. The given sentence states that the question is why an innocuous Hollywood film should provoke such a hostile reaction. Hence, 'innocuous' is the most appropriate answer.

17. The respondents were very agile and________ in subduing the situation. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) hassled
(b) quick
(c) tedious
(d) tasty

Correct Answer: (b) quick

Solution:'Quick' means deciding something fast. The given sentence states that the respondents were very agile and quick in subduing the situation. Hence, 'quick' is the most appropriate answer.

18. Fetal________ screening uses ultrasound scanning to find certain abnormalities in the baby. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) enfevering
(b) anomaly
(c) abeyance
(d) snuggle

Correct Answer: (b) anomaly

Solution:'Anomaly means deviation from the normal or common form. The given sentence states that fetal anomaly screening uses ultrasound scanning to find certain abnormalities in the baby. Hence, 'anomaly' is the most appropriate answer.

19. For years, people afflicted with the itchy skin condition used stinky coal tar derivatives________ to their symptoms. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) obviate
(b) refer
(c) deviate
(d) alleviate

Correct Answer: (d) alleviate

Solution:'Alleviate' means to make something less severe. The given sentence states that people afflicted with the itchy skin condition used stinky coal tar derivatives to alleviate their symptoms. Hence, 'alleviate' is the most appropriate answer.

20. This initiative has been sharply criticised as grossly inefficient and________ [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) Capricious
(b) Counterproductive
(c) Calumny
(d) Canonical

Correct Answer: (b) Counterproductive

Solution:"Counterproductive" means that it is not achieving the desired results and is actually hindering progress or success. The given sentence states that This initiative has been sharply criticised as grossly inefficient and counterproductive. Hence, 'counterproductive' is the most appropriate answer.