Test: Filling in the Blank - 1 - SSC CGL MCQ

First word of all the options could fit the first blank grammatically as well as contextually, but the second word makes a difference here.

In option A, ‘inspirations’ seems contextually incorrect.   In option B, ‘requirements’ is redundant as it means the same as “needs”.

In option C, ‘aspirations’ absolutely fits the context as well grammar. Aspiration is different from ‘need’ in a way that “need“ refers to the necessities of an individual whereas ‘aspiration” is more about luxurious desires of an individual.

Hence option C is correct. 

In the first blank, the only options that fit in are option B and D- conceived and conceptualized. However, satire meaning spoof does not make sense in either of the statements as the second blank. Deepens on the other hand is a perfect fit.

Hence, option B is the best fit here. 

Here we are talking about the fact that we should not make any statement that hurts or belittles anybody. This will not feel good if that same thing happens to you since you will feel very bad for that. 

That is why the author is of the opinion that you should not indulge in doing something that will hurt you back.

Among the given words here we can see that docile implies pliable and pliant whereas eccentric means strange and abnormal. Both these words are not correct as per the given context and they should be eliminated. There is only one word that makes sense in this context for all the three given blanks and that is derogatory meaning sarcastic and critical. This will make the given paragraph grammatically and contextually meaningful.

This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options. 

If we go through the context of the given sentence it is regarding the right of the patients and the way in which they should behave in the hospitals. There should be an agreement between the hospital authorities and the patients and afterwards no party should turn violent.

Among the given words, we can see that from the first column, display can be placed in the first blank whereas from the second column, the correct word that can be placed in the second blank is resort. So, B-D is a correct combination of the two words to be placed in the blanks. There is no other combination of words that will make the given sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.

According to the context of the sentence we are saying that the large cap funds have not been able to perform properly in the recent times and that is why the retail investors must have been interested in the ETF segment. Obviously the retail participation must have seen an increase as per the second part of the given sentence. Therefore among the given words we can use increased to fill the blank in the sentence to make it meaningful and correct. Other words fail to imply the intended meaning and that is why they are eliminated.

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

 In option A, “wrecked” is grammatically incorrect because it uses the past participle form of verb as well as does not fit the context.

In option B, week is contextually incorrect.

In option C, “exist” is exactly opposite to what is being required. RBI is a governing authority and it would try to maintain discipline rather than removing it. 

Both the words of option D suit the context as well as fulfill the grammar rules.

Hence option D is correct.

The correct phrase is sought after which means something in demand. The only option that fits in here is option A. Also, the second word also fits in well here and conveys the meaning that the movement has been less than expected.

Hence, option A is correct. 

The given paragraph is regarding the fact that in a startup setup it is not at all necessary to follow any set of norms. The main thing is that you have to show results according to your own flexible timetable and discipline. That is why it can be said that in startup companies it is not about norms but it is mainly about performance.

Now coming to the given words, we can see that attest implies ratifying something or confirming something officially whereas abate implies decease something. These two words are not correct as per the given context and can be eliminated. Reject is also not correct. There is only one word that can be used in all the three blanks and it will make the whole paragraph meaningful. The concerned word is adhere that means abide by or obey something. This is our correct pick.

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

According to the given context it is clear that we are talking about a draft of the charter of rights of the patients was shared with the Ministry by the National Human Rights Commission due to the ongoing situation in the country and that draft was discussed in the meeting of the stakeholders.

Coming to the words in the columns, there is only one word from the first column that will fill the blank correctly for the first blank and that is shared whereas from the second column, we can only use discussed among the three given words. Therefore the correct combination would have been AE. No other combination of words would have made the sentence correct both grammatically and contextually.

This makes Option D the correct choice among the given options. 

In the given context we can see that we are talking about the selling options of the ETF and they can be sold only in the stock exchanges. That will imply there will be buyers and obviously the sellers will get a very good price. This is the main implication of the given sentence. Among the given words we can only use the word imperative to imply the intended meaning of the given sentence. Ratification means confirming something.

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

Clans means group of kin, which is simply not related to the context. Thus option A is eliminated.   Any information can be misused by the opponents only, thus both the words of option B absolutely fit to the blanks.

In option C, garbage is completely wrong.

In option D, allies is just opposite to the context, allies means friends, which will not do anything against him. 

Hence option B is correct. 

Option A: Suddenly does not fit in both while exclusive does not fit in the second statement.

Option B: Both words are incorrect.

Option C: Brokenly is the opposite of what is needed.

Option D is correct with both words fitting in .  

Hence, option D is correct. 

Here we are talking about the future of a person and it is being said that the person is not having a very good future at sight. The prospects do not look at all promising in his case. That is why his parents and teachers are also very much worried about his future.

Now coming to the words given in options, callous refers to unfeeling / obdurate but this will not satisfy the context in all the three blanks. Earnest refers to sincere and benevolent implies somebody who is generous. These two are also not going with the given context. There is only one word that can be used to fill all the three blanks and that is bleak which implies something that is likely to have an unfavourable outcome. It will satisfy all the three blanks correctly.  

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

According to the given context we are saying that the IIT Bombay has been chosen as the best institution in India by the QS Rankings and it has got a rank of 152 in the rankings this year.

Now coming to the words given in both the columns, ranked and rated from the first column can be used for the first blank since they are synonyms to each other and they perfectly fit in the first blank also. Coming to the words in the Second Column, both gaining and achieving can also be used interchangeably to fill the second blank. Therefore, A-E and B-D both can be used in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

According to the given context we can see that we are talking about the decision to purchase a home and it is one of the most important and significant decisions in the financial life of a person. Among the given options, we can use the word important to fill the blank and make the sentence meaningful. Other words are irrelevant and can be eliminated from consideration.

This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options. 

Option A- Slogans is not correct to be used in the first blank, as how come slogans grow? Moreover, it would grammatically be incorrect as with singular verb “has”, singular subject is needed here.

Option B – Efficient is grammatically wrong as it cannot be preceded by the vowel 'a' as 'Efficient' starts with a vowel sound. 

Option C- Both the words fit the blank absolutely.   'Clamour' means 'A strongly expressed protest or demand from a large number of people'.

Hence option C is correct. 

Option A: Taken does not fit in the second statement. Owned also does not fit in the second statement.

Option B: Neither of the words fit in the second statement. 

Option D: Get is grammatically incorrect.

Option C is correct with both words fitting in well. 

Hence, option C is correct. 

The given paragraph is regarding the nature of him and his family members. It is regarding the fact that all his family members are very much superficial in nature and what is seen from outside is not at all correct in this case.

Coming to the given words, stupendous implies extremely impressive whereas spurious implies something false. Both these words are not making any sense for all the three blanks at the same time and hence they can be eliminated from consideration. Coming to substantial, it refers to something significant and this is also not correct for the context. There is only one word that fits in all these three statements that make the paragraph meaningful and that is superficial. 

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

According to the given context, we are saying that AES is a disease that includes a lot of symptoms as described in the sentence.

If we come to the words given the columns, there is only one word that can fill the first blank and that is referring whereas for the second blank we can use the word includes. Therefore the combination of A-F will be correct to make the given sentence meaningful and contextually correct and there is no other combination of words that will make the sentence correct. This makes

Option C the correct choice among the given options.

In the given context we are talking about something that will cover against any default in the home loans in case of untimely death of the borrowers. It is going to be a cover against any kind of unforeseen circumstances during the currency of the loan. Only insurance cover will be able to cover against such issues. Therefore, the correct word would be insurance whereas the rest cannot be used since they do not imply the correct meaning of the given sentence.  

This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options.

Option A – “Assure” is grammatically incorrect, With singular subject verb should also be singular.

Option B – Due to the above mentioned reason “Provide” is also incorrect. 

Option C – “Allows” does not fit in the first blank as it brings absurdity to the context of the sentence. 

Option D- Both the words are grammatically as well as contextually correct. 

Hence option D is correct. 

Option A: Both the words are opposite of what is needed the respective blanks.

Option B: energy does not fit in both the statements.

Option C: Both the words are irrelevant to the context and incorrect.

Option D: Both the words are correct contextually and grammatically.

Hence, option D is correct. 

The given paragraph is regarding a certain kind of people who have certain qualities in themselves and that is why a lot of people are envious of them. There are certain qualities that make them apart from the normal people.  Now coming to the given words in options, lucid means expressed clearly whereas sterile refers to barren or impotent.

Therefore these two words can be eliminated from consideration. There is only one word that can fit in all the three blanks in the paragraph i.e. successful. This will make all the three blanks meaningful.  

This makes Option C the correct choice among the given options. 

Here we are stating that litchi is mainly harmful for children who are undernourished and they go to bed with empty stomach after having this fruit. It does not induce any kind of harm if the child is properly nourished.

Among the given words in both the columns, we can use both cause and induce for the first blank whereas for the second blank, there are two words that can be used interchangeably to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct and they are empty and vacant. Hence, we can use the combinations A-F and B-D to fill the given blanks correctly. There is no other combination of words that can make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.  

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

It is clear from the context of this sentence that the government has put forward in the budget a proposal that will discourage cash transactions in the high value segment. The banks will be able to penalize the customers doing so going forward. The weapon given to the banks is the implementation of TDS on high value cash transactions. Among the given words, we can use the word empowered to indicate that the banks have been enabled to impose tax on cash transactions. Other words are eliminated because they do not imply the intended meaning.

This makes Option B the correct choice among the given options. 

It is very obvious that terrorist would do something negative. Thus both the words should be negative in nature. 

Option A – Both the words absolutely fit the blanks.

Option B – 'Enhance' does not fill in the second blank appropriately.

Option C - Neither of the words fill in its respective blank appropriately.

Option D - The first word 'Stop' is exactly opposite to what's intended in the sentence as terrorists do not want to stop communal tensions. 

Option E - The first word 'improves' is ungrammatical in the sentence. 

Hence option A is correct.

In the second blank, the only option that fits in is Prohibit. Policy is the perfect fit for the first blank also.

Hence, option B is correct. 

According to the given paragraph the context is regarding the merger between two companies and it was done in order to survive in the long term and also the concerned sector will benefit from this decision taken by the board members of both the companies. Coming to the given options we can see that agreement will fit in all the three blanks whereas the rest of the words cannot fit in all the blanks in the paragraph. Therefore they can be eliminated from consideration.  

This makes Option A the correct choice among the given options. 

Only ‘summit’ makes proper sense in the 1st blank. Similarly, only ‘dismantled’ makes proper sense in the 2nd blank.

The other words are preposterous.

Hence, option A is the correct answer. 

It is clear from the given context that we are talking about the efforts of the Income Tax Department to keep a tab on the financial transactions of the taxpayers and also it is making the compliance portion by the taxpayers easier. It is because of the fact that there is no tax evasion by the people of the country. Coming to the given words, we can only use the word monitoring to indicate the intended implication of the given sentence. Other words cannot imply the correct meaning of the given sentence and they should be eliminated from consideration.  

This makes Option D the correct choice among the given options.