FILL IN THE BLANKS PART – 7

Total Questions: 50

11. The U.S. has military ________ in many Middle Eastern countries. [SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) forces
Note:

'Force' means the soldiers and weapons that an army, etc. has. The given sentence states that the U.S. has military forces in many middle eastern countries. Hence, 'forces' is the most appropriate answer.

 

12. He was a handsome man in his________ thirties. [SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) late
Note:

'Late thirties' means near the end of the thirty years of age group. The given sentence states that he was a handsome man in his late thirties. Hence, 'late' is the most appropriate answer.

13. In humans, lack of sleep leads to _________ memory and reduced cognitive abilities. [SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) impaired
Note:

'Impaired' means to damage something or make it weaker. The given sentence states that in humans, lack of sleep leads to impaired memory and reduced cognitive abilities. Hence, 'impaired' is the most appropriate answer.

14. In this engineering design project you will learn how to build an infinity mirror, with built-in lights that make the mirror look like a deep _______ with no end. [SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) tunnel
Note:

Tunnel' means a passage under the ground. The given sentence states that in this engineering design project you will learn how to build an infinity mirror, with built-in lights that make the mirror look like a deep tunnel with no end. Hence, 'tunnel' is the most appropriate answer.

15. In some places, roads were still unfinished, as were several areas where football fans are expected to________ [SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) congregate
Note:

'Congregate' means to come coether in a crowd or group. The given sentence states that in some places, pads were still unfinished, as were areas several expected where football fans are to congregate. Hence, congregate is the most appropriate

16. I envy the way she _________ all tasks with such ease and speed. [SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) carries out
Note:

'Carries out' means to bring a successful issue. The given sentence states that I envy the way she carries out all tasks with such ease and speed. Hence, 'carries out' is the most appropriate answer.

17. This has given rise to the view that the legal code is_________against women and the poor. [SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) biased
Note:

'Biased' means showing an anreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions. The given sentence states that this has given rise to the view that the legal code is biased sgainst women and the poor. Hence, biased is the most appropriate answer.

18. How can seawater from the oceans be _________ fresh water that is suitable for people to drink? [SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) turned into
Note:

Turn into' means to change or develop into something different. The given sentence talks about changing seawater from the oceans into fresh water. Hence, 'turned into' is the most appropriate answer.

 

19. I don't know if such thoughts have ever________ to Liz Truss, who is still, at the time of writing, Britain's prime minister. [SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) occurred
Note:

'Occurred' means to happen, especially in a way that has not been planned. The given sentence states that the narrator don't know if such thoughts have ever occurred to Liz Truss. Hence, 'occurred is the most appropriate answer.

20. In addition, it is believed they possess crude electronic capable of triggering ________bombs. [SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) incendiary
Note:

'Incendiary means something that causes a fire. The given sentence states that it is believed they possess crude electronic devices capable of triggering incendiary bombs. Hence, 'incendiary is the most appropriate answer.