Fill In The Blanks

31. Oberon doesn't like the way Demetrius ________ to Helena. (Credit: A Midsummer Night's Dream) [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) talked
(b) talks
(c) talking
(d) to talk

Correct Answer: (b) talks

Solution:The given sentence is an example of Simple Present Tense and the subject 'Demetrius' is singular. 'Singular Sub. + V-s/es' is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, 'talks' is the most appropriate answer.

32. Ours is ________ house of all the houses in our area. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) the more bigger
(b) the biggest
(c) the most biggest
(d) the bigger

Correct Answer: (b) the biggest

Solution:We generally use superlative degree with the definite article 'the' and 'the biggest is the correct superlative degree adjective. Hence, 'the biggest' is the most appropriate answer.

33. Early childhood experiences have a ________ impact on brain development affecting learning, health, behaviour, and, ultimately, productivity and income. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) perfect
(b) profound
(c) basic
(d) superficial

Correct Answer: (b) profound

Solution:'Profound' means deep or intense. The given sentence states that the experiences that children have in their early years can have a deep impact on the way their brains develop. Hence, 'profound' is the most appropriate answer.

34. The tigress that was killed by the villagers was not only a man-eater,________ a mother. [SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) but
(b) but also
(c) and
(d) but often

Correct Answer: (b) but also

Solution:"Not only But also is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, 'but also' is the most appropriate answer.

35. He generally avoids arguments as he is ________ by nature. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) questionable
(b) reliable
(c) quick-minded
(d) peaceful

Correct Answer: (d) peaceful

Solution:'Peaceful' means calm and quiet. The given sentence states that he generally avoids arguments because of his calm nature. Hence, 'peaceful' is the most appropriate answer.

36. The students of class 7 gave their teacher a gift, which was ________ to her. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) revealing
(b) shocking
(c) confusing
(d) surprising

Correct Answer: (d) surprising

Solution:'Surprising' means causing astonishment or unexpectedness. The given sentence states that class 7 students gave their teacher a gift, which was unexpected or astonishing to the teacher. Hence, 'surprising' is the most appropriate answer.

37. He is ________ of many chain snatching cases in Dariyaganj. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) ackused
(b) acxused
(c) akused
(d) accused

Correct Answer: (d) accused

Solution:'Accused' is the correct spelling.

38. Her stories paid ________ to her mother, whom she regarded as the goddess of bravery. [SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) frustration
(b) sainthood
(c) absoluteness
(d) homage

Correct Answer: (d) homage

Solution:'Homage' means deep respect and praise shown for a person or god. The given sentence states that her stories showed deep respect and praise to her mother, whom she considered a symbol of bravery and excellence. Hence, 'homage' is the most appropriate answer.

39. Suresh has been learning Tami ________ two months. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) from
(b) since
(c) before
(d) for

Correct Answer: (d) for

Solution:'For' is used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3 months/4 days/8 hours and for an activity that happened in a recent time. Hence, 'for' is the most appropriate answer.

40. Can you quote any ________ in your favour? [Can you quote any. favour? in your]

(a) answer
(b) summary
(c) lines
(d) precedent

Correct Answer: (d) precedent

Solution:'Precedent' means a legal decision that supports a position or argument. The given sentence states a question to enquire about any precedent in his favour. Hence, 'precedent' is the most appropriate answer.