Fill In The Blanks

41. Bhanu, the security guard, asks everyone entering my building to show their ________ card. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) identity
(b) place
(c) self
(d) name

Correct Answer: (a) identity

Solution:An identity card means a person's information to prove who he is. The given sentence states that the security guard checks for identity cards from all entering the building as a security measure. Hence, 'Identity is the most appropriate answer.

42. The team had a ________ with respect to the proposal given by Mr. Albert. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) descussion
(b) discusion
(c) disckassion
(d) discussion

Correct Answer: (d) discussion

Solution:'Discussion' is the correct spelling.

43. The rusty door made a ________ screeching noise. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(c) harsh
(a) low
(b) soft
(d) smooth

Correct Answer: (c) harsh

Solution:Harsh' means unpleasantly rough. The given sentence states that the rusty door made an unpleasant screeching sound. Hence, 'harsh' is the most appropriate answer.

44. The tone of his voice seemed to ________ that he knew more than he was letting on. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) incise
(b) intent
(c) inculcate
(d) imply

Correct Answer: (d) imply

Solution:'Imply means to suggest something without saying it directly. The given sentence states that the tone of his voice seemed to suggest that he knew more than he was revealing. Hence, 'imply' is the most appropriate answer.

45. COVID-19 ________ structural weaknesses in health systems worldwide and negatively impacted individuals, societies, and economies. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) concealed
(b) laid
(c) hit
(d) revealed

Correct Answer: (d) revealed

Solution:'Reveal' means to expose something that was hidden or not known. The given sentence states that COVID-19 revealed structural weaknesses in health systems worldwide. Hence, 'revealed' is the most appropriate answer.

46. Varun has to ________ his studies for the sake of his ill father. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) sacrifice
(b) imitate
(c) reverse
(d) applaud

Correct Answer: (a) sacrifice

Solution:'Sacrifice' means to give up something valuable in order to help someone. The given sentence states that Varun has to give up his studies for the sake of his ill father. Hence, 'sacrifice' is the most appropriate answer.

47. Some things are meant to be, and death is ________ for humans. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) edible
(b) spiral
(c) natural
(d) viral

Correct Answer: (c) natural

Solution:Natural' means something common or is expected. The given sentence states that death is a natural part of the human experience. Hence, 'natural' is the most appropriate answer.

48. Most times, he is sitting alone, immersed in his own ________. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) synagogue
(b) monologue
(c) mystagogue
(d) prologue

Correct Answer: (b) monologue

Solution:Monologue' means a long conversation by one person, typically one's thoughts. The given sentence states that he is sitting alone and is lost in his own thoughts. Hence, 'monologue' is the most appropriate answer.

49. They are going to give me a lovely present, but I cannot ________ what it will be. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) give
(b) gist
(c) guess
(d) guest

Correct Answer: (c) guess

Solution:'Guess' means to estimate or think about something without having its proper information. The given sentence states that they are going to give me a lovely present, but I cannot guess what it will be. Hence, 'guess' is the most appropriate answer.

50. Many soldiers marched in ________ at the international border. [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) dress
(b) uniform
(c) fabric
(d) clothes

Correct Answer: (b) uniform

Solution:'Uniform' means a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization. The given sentence states that many soldiers marched in uniform at the international border. Hence, 'uniform' is the most appropriate answer.