Fill In The Blanks part – 9

21. Sun Tzu says that__________ the enemy without battle requires greater skill than winning on the battlefield. [SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) defeated
(b) defeating
(c) in defeating
(d) defeat

Correct Answer: (b) defeating

Solution:'Defeating' is a gerund that means to win a game, a fight, a vote, etc. against somebody. The given sentence states that Sun Tzu says that defeating the enemy without battle requires greater skill than winning on the battlefield. Hence, 'defeating' is the appropriate answer.

22. A person must speak eloquently and _________ while making a speech. [SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) rudely
(b) politely
(c) hurriedly
(d) disrespectfully

Correct Answer: (b) politely

Solution:'Politely' means behaving in a way that shows good manners toward others. The given sentence states that a person must speak eloquently and politely while making a speech. Hence, 'politely is the most appropriate answer.

23. The sudden death of our uncle was___________ for all of us. [SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) tragic
(b) fragile
(c) gentle
(d) dissuasive

Correct Answer: (a) tragic

Solution:'Tragic' means that makes you very sad, especially because it involves death. The given sentence states that the sudden death of our uncle was tragic for all of us. Hence, 'tragic' is the most appropriate answer.

24. Thinking of talent as innate makes our world more manageable and more comfortable as it relieves a person of the __________ of expectation. [SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) blessing
(b) assistance
(c) burden
(d) compensation

Correct Answer: (c) burden

Solution:'Burden' means a responsibility or difficult task that causes a lot of work or worry. The given sentence states that thinking of talent as innate makes our world more manageable and more comfortable as it relieves a person of the burden of expectation. Hence, 'burden' is the most appropriate answer.

25. As he went through the street on an __________that morning, he saw a woman with a cat under her arm. [SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) Objection
(b) encasement
(c) Errand
(d) Amendment

Correct Answer: (c) Errand

Solution:'Errand' means a short journey to take or get something for somebody. The given sentence states that as he went through the street on an errand that morning, he saw a woman with a cat under her arm. Hence, 'errand' is the most appropriate answer.

26. The situation turned ugly as the crowd __________ to riot. [SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) begins
(b) begun
(c) beginning
(d) began

Correct Answer: (d) began

Solution:The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in the simple past form (V₂). Hence, 'began (V₂)' is the most appropriate answer.

27. Many people may not find the rewards ___________ with the time and effort required. [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) insignificant
(b) gleeful
(c) cautious
(d) commensurate

Correct Answer: (d) commensurate

Solution:'Commensurate' means suitable in amount or quality compared to something else. The given sentence states that many people may not find the rewards commensurate with the time and effort required. Hence, 'commensurate' is the most appropriate answer.

28. If we don't reverse course now, will anyone take anything we say about justice and ______________ with any seriousness for decades to come? [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) righteousness
(b) mediation
(c) wickedness
(d) dishonesty

Correct Answer: (a) righteousness

Solution:'Righteousness' means the quality of being morally right or justifiable. The given sentence states that If we don't reverse course now, will anyone take anything we say about justice and righteousness with any seriousness for decades to come.

Hence, 'righteousness' is the most appropriate answer.

29. This cruise ship__________ in November and December. [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) Sails
(b) sells
(c) sales
(d) seals

Correct Answer: (a) Sails

Solution:'Sails' means to travel on water in a ship or boat. The given sentence states that this cruise ship sails in November and December. Hence, 'sails' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Rescuers used a special device for finding people __________ in collapsed buildings. [SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) conquered
(b) trapped
(c) exceeded
(d) blossomed

Correct Answer: (b) trapped

Solution:'Trapped' means to catch and keep or store something. The given sentence states that rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings. Hence, 'trapped" is the most appropriate answer.