Fill In The Blanks part – 8

1. The wind __________ so powerfully that the door closed. [SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)]

(a) blow
(b) blew
(c) blues
(d) blue

Correct Answer: (b) blew

Solution:'Blew' means to cause something to move. The given sentence states that the wind blew so powerfully that the door closed. Hence, 'blew' is the most appropriate answer.

2. Mentally strong people do no _________ to suicide over trivial issues. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

(a) Make up
(b) Give in
(c) Conceive on
(d) Fall in

Correct Answer: (b) Give in

Solution:'Give in' means to surrender in front of a situation. The given sentence states that mentally strong people do not surrender(give in) to suicide over trivial issues. Hence, 'give in' is the most appropriate answer.

3. Rahul is ________ Coding. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

(a) skilled on
(b) strong of
(c) experienced of
(d) experienced in

Correct Answer: (d) experienced in

Solution:'Experienced in something' means having the skill and knowledge to do something. The given sentence states that Rahul is experienced in coding. Hence, 'experienced in' is the most appropriate answer.

4. The farmers grow ________in their fields. [SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)]

(a) maze
(b) mays
(c) mase
(d) maize

Correct Answer: (d) maize

Solution:'Maize' is a tall plant that produces yellow grains in a large mass. The given sentence states that the farmers grow maize in their fields. Hence 'maize' is the most appropriate answer.

5. The athlete's________ was badly injured due to a fall on the track. [SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)]

(a) toad
(b) toe
(c) tow
(d) to

Correct Answer: (b) toe

Solution:'Toe' is one of the small parts like fingers at the end of each foot of a human. The given sentence states that the athlete's toe was badly injured due to a fall on the track. Hence, 'toe' is the most appropriate answer.

6. When the victim narrated his version of the incident, the jury was_________ [SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)]

(a) honestly satisfied
(b) perfectly satisfied
(c) completely satisfied
(d) excruciatingly satisfied

Correct Answer: (c) completely satisfied

Solution:'Completely satisfied' means you are happy because you have got what you wanted or needed. The given sentence states that when the victim narrated his version of the incident, the jury was completely satisfied, which means they got what they want. Hence, 'completely satisfied' is the most appropriate answer.

7. Ram was praised for his_________ leadership. [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) imaginary
(b) visionary
(c) magical
(d) broad

Correct Answer: (b) visionary

Solution:'Visionary' means having great plans for the future. The given sentence states that Ram was praised for his visionary leadership. Hence, 'visionary' is the most appropriate answer.

8. The monster trucks have very _________ engines, they can probably pull a train coach without any problem. [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) dominant
(b) forceful
(c) impressive
(d) powerful

Correct Answer: (d) powerful

Solution:'Powerful' means having great strength or force. The given sentence states that the monster trucks have very powerful engines, they can probably pull a train coach without any problem. Hence, 'powerful' is the most appropriate answer.

9. The contingent managed to__________ successfully. [SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) park the deal
(b) close the deal
(c) heal the deal
(d) catch the deal

Correct Answer: (b) close the deal

Solution:'Close the Deal' means to make an agreement official. The given sentence states that the contingent managed to make an agreement(close the deal) successfully. Hence, 'close the deal' is the most appropriate answer.

10. The interviewees were slowly becoming impatient as they were left to ________ in the waiting room for hours. [SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) draw the long bow
(b) cool their heels
(c) hold water
(d) flog a dead horse

Correct Answer: (b) cool their heels

Solution:'Cool their heels' is an idiom that means someone is deliberately keeping you waiting, so that you get bored or impatient. The given sentence states that the interviewees were slowly becoming impatient as they were left to cool their heels in the waiting room for hours. Hence, 'cool their heels' is the most appropriate answer.