Fill In The Blanks

21. You use an ________ to steer a boat. [SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)]

(a) are
(b) or
(c) oar
(d) ore

Correct Answer: (c) oar

Solution:'Oar' is a pole with a flat blade used to steer or row a boat. The given sentence states that you use an oar to steer a boat. Hence, 'oar' is the most appropriate answer.

22. Arunima _________ a lot during her vacation time. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) gets on
(b) gets about
(c) gets along
(d) gets after

Correct Answer: (b) gets about

Solution:The phrasal verb 'get about' means to go to different places. The given sentence states that Arunima gets about a lot during her vacation time. Hence, 'gets about' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Though Pradeep __________ for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. [SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) set out
(b) set up
(c) set about
(d) set aside

Correct Answer: (a) set out

Solution:The phrasal verb 'set out' means to begin a journey. The given sentence states that though Pradeep set out for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. Hence, 'set out' is the most appropriate answer.

24. The company had some initial problems, but now it is ________ [SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) flying like a rock
(b) flying a kite
(c) flying the nest
(d) flying high

Correct Answer: (d) flying high

Solution:- is very successful.

25. They knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund ________ for that was not enough for the next week. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) allotted
(b) abandoned
(c) alerted
(d) asserted

Correct Answer: (a) allotted

Solution:'Allot' means to give a share of something to someone. The given sentence states that they knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund allotted for that was not enough for the next week. Hence, 'alloted' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Being courteous ______ costs you nothing. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) No article required
(b) a
(c) the
(d) an

Correct Answer: (a) No article required

Solution:No article required.

27. It took seven years for Harish to ________ his migraine. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) shake off
(b) shake out
(c) shake up
(d) shake down

Correct Answer: (a) shake off

Solution:'Shake off' means to successfully deal with or recover from an illness, injury, or negative feeling. The given sentence states that it took seven years for Harish to recover from his migraine. Hence, 'shake off' is the most appropriate answer.

28. This is not ________ exhaustive list of words. [SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) an
(b) No word required
(c) many
(d) a

Correct Answer: (a) an

Solution:Article 'An' is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, 'Exhaustive' starts with a vowel sound that will take article 'an' with it. Hence, 'an' is the most appropriate answer.

29. Hardik Pandya hit four ________ fours and scored 72 runs in the match. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) continuous
(b) consecutive
(c) ongoing
(d) constant

Correct Answer: (b) consecutive

Solution:'Consecutive' means happening one after the other without interruption. The given sentence states that Hardik Pandya hit four consecutive fours and scored 72 runs in the match. Hence, 'consecutive' is the most appropriate answer.

30. The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now, ________ to accept or decline the offer. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) a penny for your thoughts
(b) the ball is in your court
(c) pull your leg
(d) get your act together

Correct Answer: (b) the ball is in your court

Solution:The ball is in the court - it is up to you to make the next move.