Fill In The Blanks part – 6

1. Earlier I'd thought that it was for my sake, but then I learnt________ Arjun the power to resist her. [SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) what has gave
(b) what gives
(c) what give
(d) what gave

Correct Answer: (d) what gave

Solution:The given sentence is in the past tense so it will take a verb in the past(gave). Hence, 'what gave' is the appropriate answer.

2. If someone does not stop the political ________in that country, a civil war is likely to break out soon [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) rhetoric
(b) anaphoric
(c) aleatoric
(d) historic

Correct Answer: (a) rhetoric

Solution:"Rhetoric" means the persuasive or influential language used in political speeches, debates, or discourse. The given sentence states that If someone does not stop the political rhetoric in that country, a civil war is likely to break out soon. Hence, 'Rhetoric' is the most appropriate answer.

3. Hard to believe that these people can justify and________ such sickening behaviour! [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning)]

(a) rationalize
(b) essentialize
(c) scandalize
(d) tantalize

Correct Answer: (a) rationalize

Solution:"Rationalize" means to attempt to explain or justify behavior, often in a way that makes it seem more acceptable or understandable. In this passage, the sentence suggests that these people are finding ways to justify or provide reasons for their sickening behavior. Hence, 'Rationalize' is the most appropriate answer.

4. I often feel I am an________ that I would be more at home at the turn of the century than today. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)]

(a) anachronism
(b) analogous
(c) apathy
(d) avarice

Correct Answer: (a) anachronism

Solution:'Anachronism' means a person that seems old-fashioned. The given sentence states that I often feel I am an anachronism. Hence, 'anachronism' is the most appropriate answer.

5. Her notoriety increased after she single ________ shot down a Rhodesian army helicopter. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) dose
(b) plainly
(c) stranded
(d) handedly

Correct Answer: (d) handedly

Solution:"Single-handedly" means doing something alone or without assistance from others. In this context, it indicates that a person shot down the Rhodesian army helicopter on their own, without any Belp. Hence, 'handedly is the most appropriate answer.

6. Computers would replace the ________technique of creating an image on paper, transferring it to transparent cells and again onto film. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) assuage
(b) audacious
(c) archaic
(d) austere

Correct Answer: (c) archaic

Solution:"Archaic" refers to something that is outdated or no longer in common use, often associated with an earlier period of time. In this context, it suggests that the technique of creating an image on paper, transferring it to transparent cells, and then onto film is outdated and no longer widely practiced. Hence, "Archaic" is the most appropriate answer.

7. There's plenty here to trap the unwary and baffle even the________ gambler! [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) exenterate
(b) reiterate
(c) alliterate
(d) inveterate

Correct Answer: (d) inveterate

Solution:'Inveterate' means someone having a habit or addiction, typically negative or difficult to overcome. The given sentence states that there's plenty here to trap the unwary and baffle even the inveterate gambler. Hence, 'inveterate' is the most appropriate answer.

8. Since these people used tobacco to _________their deities, the herb itself was one of the instruments of godless, false religions. [SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening)]

(a) expatiate
(b) militate
(c) propitiate
(d) trace

Correct Answer: (c) propitiate

Solution:'Propitiate' means to appease or satisfy a deity or higher power by offering something, in this case, tobacco, as a religious or ceremonial act. The given sentence states that the people used tobacco as an offering or ritual practice to please or gain favor from their deities. Hence, 'Propitiate' is the most appropriate answer.

9. She has a large,________ sympathy and absolute fairness of temper. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) mean
(b) sparing
(c) generous
(d) thrifty

Correct Answer: (c) generous

Solution:'Generous' means willing to help others. The given sentence states that she has a large generous sympathy and absolute fairness of temper. Hence, 'generous' is the most appropriate answer.

10. Sulochana, whose________ sympathy I had so admired during the festival, seemed a different person. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)]

(a) polish
(b) crudeness
(c) grace
(d) shadow

Correct Answer: (c) grace

Solution:'Grace' means the charming quality of being polite and pleasant. The given sentence states that Sulochana, whose grace I had so admired during the festival, seemed a different person. Hence, 'grace' is the most appropriate answer.