Fill In The Blanks part – 8

21. He booked the tickets for the show___________ [SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) in demand
(b) in common
(c) in depth
(d) in advance

Correct Answer: (d) in advance

Solution:'In advance' means ahead in time. The given sentence states that he booked the tickets for the show in advance. Hence, 'in advance' is the most appropriate answer.

22. This drama is extremely informative ___________life in Roman times. [SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) on
(b) of
(c) about
(d) for

Correct Answer: (c) about

Solution:'About' means a little more or less than. The given sentence states that this drama is extremely informative about life in Roman times. Hence, 'about' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Arun and his wife were ___________ a baby boy after 18 years of their marriage. [SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) delighted with
(b) prepared with
(c) provided with
(d) blessed with

Correct Answer: (d) blessed with

Solution:'Blessed with' means to have something that you feel is special or lucky. The given sentence states that Arun and his wife were blessed with a baby boy after 18 years of their marriage. Hence, 'blessed with' is the most appropriate answer.

24. The company's profits were low and they were forced to ________ staff. [SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) lisp off
(b) lay off
(c) lay on
(d) lie on

Correct Answer: (b) lay off

Solution:'Lay off" means to discharge a worker temporarily or permanently because of economic conditions or shortage of work. The given sentence states that the company's profits were low and they were forced to discharge the staff. Hence, 'lay off is the most appropriate answer.

25. We ensure that you will get a _____________ chauffeur with the right car for your day. [SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) novice
(b) uniformed
(c) dabbler
(d) riotous

Correct Answer: (b) uniformed

Solution:'Uniformed' means wearing a uniform. The given sentence states that we ensure that you will get a uniformed chauffeur with the right car for your day. Hence, 'uniformed' is the most appropriate answer.

26. She rubbed her hands over her arms, and then__________ her purse, haded inside the convenience store. [SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) snapping
(b) slaying
(c) pinching
(d) grabbing

Correct Answer: (d) grabbing

Solution:'Grabbing' means to try to get or catch somebody/something. The given sentence states that she rubbed her hands over her arms, and then grabbing her purse, haded inside the convenience store Hence, 'grabbing' is the most appropriate answer.

27. The judge directed the advocate general to __________ an enquiry on the case. [SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) make
(b) produce
(c) hold
(d) get

Correct Answer: (c) hold

Solution:"Hold" means the act or manner of having somebody/something in your hand. The given sentence states that the judge directed the advocate general to hold an enquiry on the case. Hence, 'hold' is the most appropriate answer.

28. Brady straightened, the __________ baton in hand. [SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) charge
(b) wooden
(c) swing
(d) open

Correct Answer: (b) wooden

Solution:'Wooden' means made of wood. The given sentence states that Brady straightened, the wooden baton in hand. Hence, 'wooden' is the most appropriate answer.

29. A faint mist__________ over the valley. [SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) hung
(b) swung
(c) swayed
(d) Dangled

Correct Answer: (a) hung

Solution:'Hung' means to stay in the air in a way that is unpleasant or threatening. The given sentence states that a faint mist hung over the valley. Hence, 'hung' is the most appropriate answer.

30. The _________ weapons which are easily available in the market are a big threat to the security of some nations. [SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) heated
(b) deadly
(c) casual
(d) valuable

Correct Answer: (b) deadly

Solution:'Deadly' means causing or likely to cause death. The given sentence states that the deadly weapons which are easily available in the market are a big threat to the security of some nations. Hence, 'deadly' is the most appropriate answer.