Fill In The Blanks part – 5

21. We cannot________ a religion or a political party that ignores the rights of half the human race. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) disseminate
(b) desiccate
(c) condemn
(d) forgive

Correct Answer: (c) condemn

Solution:'Forgive' means to pardon or show mercy. The given sentence states that We cannot forgive a religion or a political party that ignores the rights of half the human race. Hence, 'Forgive' is the most appropriate answer.

22. The duke had capacity, but his life was so ________ that what influence he had upon the king was for evil. [SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) seditious
(b) scrumptious
(c) lewd
(d) ambitious

Correct Answer: (c) lewd

Solution:'Lewd' means obscene, vulgar. The given sentence states that The duke had capacity, but his life was so lewd that what influence he had upon the king was for evil.

23. Disturbing emotions begin to build into fear, and then________ [SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) boldness
(b) terror
(c) server
(d) assurance

Correct Answer: (b) terror

Solution:'Terror' means the feeling of strong fear. The given sentence states that disturbing emotions begin to build into fear, and then terror. Hence, 'terror' is the most appropriate answer.

24. I bowed to him, but he________ not to see me. [SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) seems
(b) seeming
(c) seemingly
(d) seemed

Correct Answer: (d) seemed

Solution:The main clause (having the verb 'bowed") is already given in past tense and is connected to the second clause using the conjunction 'but'. So, the second clause will also be written in past tense. Hence, 'seemed' is the most appropriate answer.

25. The researcher team took air________ from the room every five minutes to rule out the possibility of a virus. [SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) instances
(b) slices
(c) samples
(d) droops

Correct Answer: (c) samples

Solution:The phrase 'air samples' means a small amount of air that is collected for testing pollutants in the air. The given sentence states that the researchers took air samples from the room every five minutes to rule out the possibility of a new virus. Hence, 'samples' is the most appropriate answer.

26. The priest puts some ________ water on the child's head. [SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) hairy
(b) holy
(c) haughty
(d) wholly

Correct Answer: (b) holy

Solution:'Holy' means sacred or associated with divinity or religious significance. The given sentence states that The priest puts some holy water on the child's head. Hence, 'holy is the most appropriate answer.

27. All the companies make an ________ to be seen and heard within communities. [SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) establishment
(b) effort
(c) excuse
(d) aisle

Correct Answer: (b) effort

Solution:'Effort' means the act of exerting energy or taking action to accomplish something. The given sentence states that all the companies make an effort to be seen and heard within communities. Hence, 'effort' is the most appropriate answer.

28. Jacqueline represents retirement as the final result of a long course of dissatisfaction with,________ life. [SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) joyful
(b) mundane
(c) barbaric
(d) divine

Correct Answer: (b) mundane

Solution:'Mundane' means lacking excitement or interest. The given sentence states that Jacqueline represents retirement as the final result of a long course of dissatisfaction with mundane life. Hence, 'mundane' is the most appropriate answer.

29. He was,________ in a pool of blood near a neighbour's house. [SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Morning)]

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

Correct Answer: (c) lying

Solution:V(ing form) is used after the helping verb 'was'. 'Lying' is ing form(V4) of 'lie' which means to rest in a horizontal position. The given sentence states that he was lying in a pool of blood. Hence, 'lying' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Strength training is useful as it avoids large Increases in breathing rate and ________ muscle strength. [SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) regresses
(b) distributes
(c) improves
(d) degrades

Correct Answer: (c) improves

Solution:'Improve' means to raise to a better condition. The given sentence states that strength training is useful as it avoids large increases in breathing rate and improves muscle strength. Hence, 'improves' is the most appropriate answer.