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11. Hurry up! There's still ________ work left to do. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) lot
(b) much
(c) whole
(d) many

Correct Answer: (b) much

Solution:We use 'much' before uncountable nouns like much money (uncountable), much milk, etc. Similarly, 'work' in the given sentence is an uncountable noun. Hence, 'much' is the most appropriate answer.

12. He gazed around the room________ lay hidden a treasure chest. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) whereby
(b) whereas
(c) wherein
(d) whereof

Correct Answer: (c) wherein

Solution:'Wherein' is used to indicate a location or a situation in which something is located or occurs. The given sentence states that he gazed around the room in which a treasure chest was hidden. Hence, 'wherein' is the most appropriate answer.

13. Each one of the participants in the annual function ________ an applause. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) deserve
(b) deserves
(c) is deserving
(d) have deserved

Correct Answer: (b) deserves

Solution:'Deserve' means to be worthy of something. The given sentence states that each one of the participants in the annual function is worthy of an applause. Hence, 'deserves' is the most appropriate answer.

14. The air quality is so bad ________ it becomes difficult to breathe. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) when
(b) as
(c) that
(d) since

Correct Answer: (c) that

Solution:'So...that' is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, 'that' is the most appropriate answer.

15. If I go to Bangalore, I ________ with my nephew. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) stay
(b) will stay
(c) have stayed
(d) stayed

Correct Answer: (b) will stay

Solution:The given sentence is an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is "if + simple present.......will +V₁". Hence, 'will stay(V₁)' is the most appropriate answer.

16. I trust him completely. His conduct ________ is suspicion. [SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)]

(a) under
(b) over
(c) above
(d) below

Correct Answer: (c) above

Solution:The phrase 'above/beyond suspicion' is used when there is no doubt about the honesty of a person. Hence, 'above' is the most appropriate answer.

17. By this time tomorrow, I ________ the work assigned to me. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

(a) will have did
(b) will do
(c) will have done
(d) will be done

Correct Answer: (c) will have done

Solution:Future perfect tense is used when the time of completion is a point of time in the future, such as 'by the time, by this time'. In the given sentence, the deadline has been given(by this time tomorrow), which is a future point of time. Hence, 'I will have' is the most appropriate answer.

18. ________ that thought. It will be a great idea someday. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

(a) Hold onto
(b) Hold to
(c) Hold on
(d) Hold against

Correct Answer: (a) Hold onto

Solution:The phrasal verb 'hold onto' means to keep something that is important or useful. The given sentence states a suggestion that the person should keep that thought. It will be a great idea someday. Hence, 'hold onto' is the most appropriate answer.

19. Robin watched as the smoke ________ steadily from the chimney. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

(a) hung
(b) rose
(c) left
(d) went

Correct Answer: (b) rose

Solution:'Rose' means to go up in the direction of the sky. The given sentence states that Robin watched as the smoke rose steadily from the chimney. Hence, 'rose' is the most appropriate answer.

20. The girl was ________ as she was drenched in the rain. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

(a) bolt
(b) gold
(c) cold
(d) tight

Correct Answer: (c) cold

Solution:'Cold' means at a lower temperature than normal. The given sentence states that the girl was cold as she was drenched in the rain. Hence, 'cold' is the most appropriate answer.