SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test - 12 - SSC CGL MCQ

Combat = to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening.

Deal with = to be about something.
Example: Her poems often deal with the subject of death.

The most appropriate answer is (b) free, as the sentence expresses that students should not be charged for parking stickers. Therefore, the opposite of "charged" would be "free." The word "fined" suggests a punishment for breaking rules or regulations related to parking, which is not related to the question of whether or not students should be charged for parking stickers. The words "costly" and "cheap" are not appropriate in this context, as they relate to the amount of money charged for the parking sticker, rather than whether or not it is charged at all.

The most appropriate answer is (d) bouquet. A bouquet is a decorative arrangement of flowers, often given as a gift or used as a centerpiece. The other options appear to contain misspellings of the word "bouquet," and are therefore incorrect.

The most appropriate answer is (c) Principal, Principle. In this sentence, "Principal" refers to the leader of the middle school, while "Principle" refers to a fundamental truth or rule. The other options contain incorrect pluralizations or misspellings of the words "Principal" and "Principle."

The most appropriate answer is (b) pragmatic. In this sentence, "pragmatic" refers to students being practical, focused on the usefulness or practical value of the courses they take. The other options are not as appropriate in this context. "Idealistic" suggests a focus on idealism or lofty goals, which is not necessarily the case here. "Enthusiastic" suggests a positive attitude or excitement, which is not necessarily related to the practicality of course choices. "Partial" suggests a bias towards certain courses, which is not necessarily related to the practicality of course choices either.

The most appropriate answer is (c) an, a, the, which uses the indefinite article "an" for the unspecified location, the indefinite article "a" for the unspecified school, and the definite article "the" for the specific country. Thank you for pointing out the error in my previous response.

Since is usually followed by a time expression ('last year', 'this morning', '4 o'clock' etc) or by a clause in the simple past tense. Use the present perfect or the past perfect in the other clause.

The most appropriate answer is (a) spiritual. "Spiritual" refers to matters of the spirit or soul, and can be used to describe religious or philosophical discussions or teachings. The word "spirituous" refers to something containing alcohol, while "spirituality" refers to the quality or state of being spiritual. "Spiritually" is an adverb that could be used to describe how one attended the discourse (e.g. "We attended the discourse spiritually"). However, in this sentence, "spiritual" is the most appropriate adjective to describe the nature of the discourse itself.

The most appropriate answer is (c) luxuriant. "Luxuriant" means abundant or lush, and is the best fit for describing a valley that is known for its dense and vibrant vegetation growth. The word "luxurious" usually describes something that is elegant or opulent, and is not typically used to describe vegetation. "Luxury" is a noun that refers to something that is expensive or indulgent, and is also not appropriate in this context. "Luxuriously" is an adverb that describes how something is done in a luxurious manner, and is not appropriate in this sentence either.

The most appropriate answer is (a) transcend. "Transcend" means to rise above or go beyond something, and is the best fit for describing how Satyajit Ray's films overcome barriers of caste, creed, and religion to be universally relatable. In the given sentence, "transcend" should be used in the present tense to agree with the subject "films," so the correct verb form is "transcend." The other options contain misspellings of the word "transcend," or use the incorrect verb form.

The most appropriate answer is (d) when. "When" is used to indicate the time or moment at which something happens, and in this sentence, it implies that the speaker did not recognize the person until they saw them. The other options don't fit in the sentence. "After" would imply that the speaker recognized the person at some point after seeing them, which is not the intended meaning. "But" is a conjunction that is used to indicate a contrast or exception, and does not make sense in this context. "And" is a conjunction that is used to connect two ideas or clauses, and also does not fit in this sentence.

All is not well in is the correct use.

Tie-up = an agreement between two companies to join together.

Slip into = to go in earlier situation.

Here, Simple Past should be used.

Come of = to be the result of something.

Utilize means to use something, especially for a practical purpose

Dilly–dally means to take too long to do something, go somewhere or make a decision.

Adept means good at doing something: skilful.
Adopt means to take some-body's child into your family.

The correct word to fill in the blank is:

1. penultimate

The word "penultimate" means "second to last." It fits the context of reflecting on the past school days as the student's time in school is nearing its end.

• Pugnacious = having a strong desire to fight with other people
• Malicious = having or showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody
• Sagacious = showing good judgement
• Tenacious = persistent; continuing to exist

"He was assured by his friends of every type of help in an emergency" means that the friends assured him that they would provide any type of help that he needed in an emergency. In this context, "of" is used to indicate possession or association.

I apologize for any confusion my previous response may have caused. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

The most appropriate answer is (c) devoid of. "Devoid of" means completely lacking or without something, and is the best fit in the context of the sentence. The sentence implies that the man did not possess intelligence, and "devoid of" is a more precise way to express this idea. The other options also convey the idea of lack, but are not as commonly used or idiomatic as "devoid of." "Empty of" and "absent of" are less common and could sound awkward in this context. "Lacking of" is not a standard construction in English, as "of" is not typically used with "lacking." Instead, "lacking in" is a more common phrase.

The most appropriate answer is (b) having completed. This phrase correctly conveys that the work was completed prior to the subject leaving their office. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

The phrase "grew up" can also mean to increase gradually or steadily, which accurately conveys the idea that the monthly expenditure increased by 500 rupees over time as a result of buying milk from the milkman. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

The phrase "at first sight" means based on the initial impression or appearance, without further examination or investigation. In the given sentence, the phrase suggests that on the first glance, the people looked well enough, but upon closer inspection, their faces were filled with despair.

Option (b) "At first looking" is not a commonly used phrase and does not accurately convey the intended meaning.

Option (c) "At first observation" is grammatically correct, but not commonly used.

Option (d) "On first sight" has a similar meaning to "at first sight" and could also be considered as a possible answer, but "at first sight" is a more common phrase in this context.

The most appropriate answer is (a) sale.

The sentence is describing the process of an auction, which is a public sale of goods. The word "public" suggests that the auction is open to all members of the public, and the purpose of the auction is to sell goods to the highest bidder.

Option (b) "marketing" does not accurately describe the process of an auction, which is primarily focused on selling goods to the highest bidder, rather than promoting or advertising them.

Option (c) "promotion" is also not an accurate description of an auction. While auctions may be advertised or promoted to attract buyers, the main purpose of an auction is to sell goods to the highest bidder.

Option (d) "viewing" is not an accurate description of an auction, as it refers to the process of inspecting or looking at goods before a sale, rather than the actual sale itself.

The most appropriate answer is (a) approved.

In the context of an auction, a bid is an offer made by a buyer to purchase a particular item or lot. The auctioneer encourages buyers to bid higher prices, with the highest bidder being named as the buyer of the goods. Therefore, option (a) bid is the most appropriate answer for the blank in the given passage.

Option (b) buy is incorrect because it refers to the actual act of purchasing the goods, not the offer made by the buyer. Option (c) get is also incorrect as it is too general and doesn't specifically relate to the context of an auction. Option (d) bargain is also not appropriate because it refers to negotiating a price, which is not the same as making a bid.