Fill In The Blanks part – 8

31. This year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global __________ [SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) production
(b) organisation
(c) abduction
(d) assumption

Correct Answer: (a) production

Solution:'Production' means the making or growing of something, especially in large quantities. The given sentence states that this year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global. Hence, 'production' is the most appropriate answer.

32. The crowing witch released a _________ cackle as she turned the boy into a beast. [SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) gentle
(b) low
(c) loud
(d) soft

Correct Answer: (c) loud

Solution:'Cackle' means to laugh in a loud, harsh way. The given sentence states that the crowing witch released a loud cackle(laughed in a loud & harsh way) as she turned the boy into a beast. Hence, 'loud' is the most appropriate answer.

33. Writing down instructions, steps and remembering them can make you look really efficient and____________ [SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) diligent
(b) dormant
(c) operable
(d) sluggish

Correct Answer: (a) diligent

Solution:'Diligent' means having of showing care in one's work or duties. The given sentence states that writing down instructions, steps and remembering them can make you look really efficient and diligent. Hence, 'diligent' is the most appropriate answer.

34. She has ___________ her money and jewellery to help the poor. [SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) given up
(b) given away
(c) given in
(d) given way

Correct Answer: (b) given away

Solution:'Given away' is a phrase that means to donate or to give a gift/money to someone. The given sentence states that she has given away her money and jewellery to help the poor. Hence, 'given away' is the most appropriate answer.

35. Kajol is one age'-defying beauty and her sari collection is worth__________ [SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) bookmarking
(b) repudiating
(c) flirting
(d) renouncing

Correct Answer: (a) bookmarking

Solution:'Bookmarking' means to mark or save something so that you can find it easily again. The given sentence states that Kajol is one age-defying beauty and her sari collection is worth bookmarking. Hence, 'bookmarking' is the most appropriate answer.

36. A gaggle of journalists sit in a/an ____________ foyer waiting impatiently. [A gaggle of journalists sit in a/an foyer waiting impatiently.]

(a) attic
(b) hotel
(c) ranch
(d) croft

Correct Answer: (b) hotel

Solution:Hotel an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists Attica space or room inside or partly inside the roof of a building Ranch - a large farm, especially in the western US and Canada, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised Croft- a very small farm around a house.

37. I felt _________ elated at the news. [SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) commonly
(b) strangely
(c) customarily
(d) typically

Correct Answer: (b) strangely

Solution:'Strangely' means in an unusual or surprising way. The given sentence states that the narrator felt strangely (surprisingly) elated at the news. Hence, 'strangely' is the most appropriate answer.

38. There was a__________ accident last night and the inspector on deputy was unable to raise help when she called from the mountains. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) goofy
(b) gloomy
(c) serious
(d) harsh

Correct Answer: (c) serious

Solution:'Serious' means something severe in effect. The given sentence states that there was a serious accident last night and the inspector on deputy was unable to raise help when she called from the mountains. Hence, 'serious' is the most appropriate answer.

39. His heart pounded as he checked his rearview mirror and saw only the dark_________ of highway. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) vitality
(b) stretch
(c) trench
(d) emancipation

Correct Answer: (b) stretch

Solution:'Stretch' means a continuous area or expanse of land. The given sentence states that the one who is talked about in the sentence saw the dark expanse of highway in his rear view mirror. Hence, 'stretch' is the most appropriate answer.

40. After a tiring day, the workers decided to__________ to restore their energy. [SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)]

(a) have an axe to grind
(b) put a spoke in the wheel
(c) bring to book
(d) hit the sack

Correct Answer: (d) hit the sack

Solution:'Hit the sack' is an idiom that means to go to bed. The given sentence states that after a tiring day, the workers decided to go to bed to restore their energy. Hence, 'hit the sack' is the most appropriate answer.