Fill In The Blanks part – 9

41. She refused to back __________ SO she was fired from the company. [SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) down
(b) over
(c) upon
(d) into

Correct Answer: (a) down

Solution:Back down' means to admit that you were wrong. The given sentence states that she refused to admit that she was wrong, so she was fired from the company. Hence, 'down' is the most appropriate answer.

42. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)___________ the idea of 'tipping points' two decades ago. [SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) introduced
(b) shortened
(c) wounded
(d) withdrawn

Correct Answer: (a) introduced

Solution:'Introduced' means to bring in something new for the first time. The given sentence states that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) introduced the idea of 'tipping points' two decades ago. Hence, 'introduced' is the most appropriate answer.

43. She smashed a_________ of glass with the metal vase. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) pion
(b) pawn
(c) pane
(d) pain

Correct Answer: (c) pane

Solution:'Pane' means a piece of glass in a window, etc. The given sentence states that she smashed a pane of glass with the metal vase. Hence, 'pane' is the most appropriate answer.

44. I organised my dressing table by putting all the rubber bands__________ the drawer. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) for
(b) in
(c) on
(d) at

Correct Answer: (b) in

Solution:The preposition 'in' means Inside or to a position inside a particular area or object. The given sentence states that I organised my dressing table by putting all the rubber bands in the drawer. Hence, 'in' is the most appropriate answer.

45. Most mainliners do not view modern culture as inherently____________ to religious belief. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) inimical
(b) inchoate
(c) inconclusive
(d) inadvertent

Correct Answer: (a) inimical

Solution:'Inimical' means harmful to something. The given sentence states that most mainliners do not view modern culture as inherently inimical to religious belief. Hence, 'inimical' is the most appropriate answer.

46. _____________I learned that there was a gift for each child, I was delighted. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) When
(b) Though
(c) While
(d) Which

Correct Answer: (a) When

Solution:'When' is used for talking about the time at which something happens. The given sentence states that when I learned that there was a gift for each child, I was delighted.

Hence, 'When' is the most appropriate answer.

47. I feel so lazy and__________ after doing any strenuous work. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) lively
(b) sluggish
(c) fortunate
(d) bouncing

Correct Answer: (b) sluggish

Solution:'Sluggish' means moving or working more slowly than normal in a way that seems lazy. The given sentence states that I feel so lazy and sluggish after doing any strenuous work. Hence, 'sluggish' is the most appropriate answer.

48. My mother is a __________ and forgiving person. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) respective
(b) vital
(c) difficult
(d) compassionate

Correct Answer: (d) compassionate

Solution:'Compassionate' means feeling or showing sympathy and sadness for the suffering of others. The given sentence states that my mother is a compassionate and forgiving person. Hence, 'compassionate' is the most appropriate answer.

49. The court has absolved him __________ all the charges levied against him. [SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Evening)]

(a) to
(b) in
(c) with
(d) of

Correct Answer: (d) of

Solution:We generally use the preposition 'of' with the verb 'absolved'. The given sentence states that the court has absolved him of all the charges levied against him. Hence, 'of' is the most appropriate answer.

50. Smoking is _________ in my office building. [SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)]

(a) banned
(b) bend
(c) band
(d) bated

Correct Answer: (a) banned

Solution:'Banned' means to officially say that something is not allowed, often by law. The given sentence states that smoking is not allowed in my office building. Hence, 'banned' is the most appropriate answer.