SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test - 14 - SSC CGL MCQ

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

It is not ______________ for a man to be confined to the pursuit of wealth.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

______________ his being innocent of the crime, the judge sentenced him to one year imprisonment.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

It is a story of two men and a batch of _____ armoured cars.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Although there is _________ gunfire, there is no stiff resistance to the revolutionary army.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

I _________ lunch one hour ago.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

He thought that my car _________ for sale.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

He tried to prevent me_______doing my duty.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

To the dismay of the student body, the class president was ____________ berated by the principal at the school assembly.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

I would apologize if I ________ you.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

The ladies black purse, which is on sale has a beautiful ________ carved on it.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Who is the person you ________ at the cinema last night?

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

As you sow ________ shall you reap.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

He complimented her ________ new dress.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

It took him a long time ________ the candidate’s application.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

The Union Budget is likely to be presented on February 26, two days ahead of the ___________ date.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

I am sorry ___________ the mistake.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

He ___________ her that she would pass.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

Your father ___________ worry. I'm a very careful driver.

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

The ___________ chosen for construction of the building is in the heart of the city.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.1.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.2.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.3.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.4.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.5.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.6.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.7.

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]

Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).

Q.8.