Fill In The Blanks part – 9

1. Stereotypes may be used to justify ill-founded ___________ or ignorance, and prevent people of stereotyped groups from entering or succeeding in various activities or fields. [Graduate Level 05/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

(a) conclusions
(b) thoughts
(c) prejudices
(d) problems

Correct Answer: (c) prejudices

Solution:'Prejudices' means a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. The given sentence states that Stereotypes may be used to justify prejudices ill-founded or ignorance, and prevent people of stereotyped groups from entering or succeeding in various activities or fields. Hence, 'prejudices' appropriate answer.

2. The blue embroidered saree is no doubt an_ because of its__ piece of handwork, but price no one was ready to buy it. [Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

(a) erudite; enormous
(b) extinct; ecstatic
(c) exquisite; exorbitant
(d) embellished; errant

Correct Answer: (c) exquisite; exorbitant

Solution:Exquisite means extremely beautiful and delicate and exorbitant means unreasonably high. The given sentence states that The blue embroidered saree is no doubt an exquisite piece of handwork, but because of its exorbitant price no one was ready to buy it. Hence, 'exquisite; exorbitant' is the most appropriate answer.

3. His violation of the moral too code of conduct was too __ to be forgiven. [Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift - 3)]

(a) flagrant; outrageous
(b) fragrant; outgoing
(c) obscure; outstanding
(d) magnificent; outlandish

Correct Answer: (a) flagrant; outrageous

Solution:Flagrant means conspicuously offensive & Outrageous means exceeding the limits of what is usual. The given sentence states that his 'flagrant violation of the moral code of conduct was too outrageous to be forgiven'. Hence, 'Flagrant & Outrageous' is the most appropriate answer.

4. The__________ of the knife in his hand made her sick. [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) site
(b) sight
(c) slight
(d) cite

Correct Answer: (b) sight

Solution:'Sight' means to suddenly see something or someone. The given sentence states that suddenly seeing a knife in his hand made her sick. Hence, 'sight' is the most appropriate answer.

5. The_________ needs of the inhabitants seem to be fruit, iced drinks, shiny boots and lottery tickets. [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) amiable
(b) principle
(c) invincible
(d) principal

Correct Answer: (b) principle

Solution:'Principle' means the most important thing. The given sentence states that the most important needs of the inhabitants seem to be fruit, iced drinks, shiny boots and lottery tickets. Hence, 'principle' is the most appropriate answer.

6. There are good points to each side and we need more _________ people that are willing to look at them from all angles. [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) ubiquitous
(b) unbiased
(c) undermined
(d) unadorned

Correct Answer: (b) unbiased

Solution:'Unbiased" means fair and not likely to support one particular person or group involved in something. The given sentence talks about some people who are not likely to support one side and are willing to look at each side from all angles. Hence, 'unbiased' is the most appropriate answer.

7. One of the children stood at the door to __________ if he saw the apparitor coming, who was an officer of the spiritual court. [SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) give notice
(b) give advice
(c) give thought
(d) give a hand

Correct Answer: (a) give notice

Solution:'Give notice' is a phrase that means to inform or warn someone of something. The given sentence states that one of the children stood at the door to inform of the apparitor's arrival. Hence, 'give notice' is the most appropriate answer.

8. The boys were tired, but not too tired to examine the little hut_____________ [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Weirdly
(b) Weakly
(c) Thoroughly
(d) sluggishly

Correct Answer: (c) Thoroughly

Solution:Thoroughly' means in 3 careful and complete way. The given sentence talks about examining the little hut in a careful and complete way. Hence, 'thoroughly' Is the most appropriate answer.

9. Thus, ____________ of their purpose, the three knights tried another plan. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) involved
(b) foiled
(c) toiled
(d) failed

Correct Answer: (b) foiled

Solution:'Foiled' means to prevent a plan from succeeding. The given sentence states that the three knights didn't succeed in their purpose so they tried another plan. Hence, 'foiled' is the most appropriate answer.

10. In all cases, we have to __________ the facts from the various reports and documents. [SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Instil
(b) Repel
(c) Standstill
(d) Distil

Correct Answer: (d) Distil

Solution:'Distil' means to extract the essence of something. The given sentence states that in all cases, we have to extract the facts from the various reports and documents. Hence, 'distil' is the most appropriate answer.