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Page 1 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks FILL IN THE BLANKS Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.670. ] Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Neither of the biscuits you gave me _________ chocolate chips. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) contain (b) are contained (c) is contain (d) contains Q.2. Stanley ______ to play the violin now, with an amateur instructor. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) is learning (b) had learnt (c) was learning (d) will learn Q.3. Mohnish and Ravi _______ to Canada next month. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) are moving (b) is moving (c) has moving (d) has move Q.4. Currently, Mittu and Bittu ________ hard to meet the project deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) worked (b) are working (c) have worked (d) were working Q.5. The teacher asked the students to _______ their ideas during the class discussion. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) get on (b) put off (c) bring up (d) bring about Q.6. The war _______ badly damaged the country’s infrastructure. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) has (b) have (c) was (d) is Q.7. The teacher asked the students to _______ their essays before the deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) land in (b) put off (c) hand in (d) hand up Solutions :- Sol.1.(d) contains ‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, a singular verb (contains) will be used with them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.2.(a) is learning ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.3.(a) are moving Present Continuous tense is used for events planned for the near future. Here, Mohnish and Ravi have planned to move to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject + are + V ing ’ is the correct grammatical structure for present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.4.(b) are working ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu and Bittu) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.5.(c) bring up The phrasal verb ‘ bring up’ means to start to talk about a particular subject. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to present their ideas during the class discussion. Hence, ‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.6.(a) has ‘Singular Subject(war) + has + V 3 ’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.7.(c) hand in The phrasal verb ‘ hand in’ means to submit. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to submit their essays before the deadline. Hence, ‘hand in’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.8. The small coffee shop at the end of the road is____________. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) our (b) my (c) mine (d) their Q.9. Gautam ______ all the documents by the time his senior advocate reached the court. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) examines (b) had examined (c) is examining (d) will be examining Q.10. She was so busy ______writing that when the maid came ______she didn’t hear her. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) in, in (b) at, up (c) with, by (d) to, in Q.11. Hurry up ! There’s still ________ work left to do. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) lot (b) much (c) whole (d) many Q.12. He gazed around the room ______ lay hidden a treasure chest. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) whereby (b) whereas (c) wherein (d) whereof Q.13. Each one of the participants in the annual function ________ an applause. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) deserve (b) deserves (c) is deserving (d) have deserved Q.14. The air quality is so bad ______it becomes di?cult to breathe. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) when (b) as (c) that (d) since Q.15. If I go to Bangalore, I ______ with my nephew. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) stay (b) will stay (c) have stayed (d) stayed Q.16. I trust him completely. His conduct is ________ suspicion. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) under (b) over (c) above (d) below Solutions :- Sol.8.(c) mine When possessive is written separate from the noun, we use pronouns such as mine, his, hers, yours, etc. In the given sentence, the possessive is written separate from its noun (coffee shop). Hence, ‘mine’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.9.(b) had examined If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘had examined(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.10.(a) in, in In the ?rst blank, ‘in’ is used after ‘busy’ to indicate the activity in which someone is engaged. And in the second blank, ‘in’ has been used to show the presence of a maid inside a room or house. Hence, ‘in, in’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.11.(b) much We use ‘much’ before uncountable nouns like much money(uncountable), much milk, etc. Similarly, ‘work’ in the given sentence is an uncountable noun. Hence, ‘much’ is the most appropriate answer. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 244 Page 2 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks FILL IN THE BLANKS Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.670. ] Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Neither of the biscuits you gave me _________ chocolate chips. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) contain (b) are contained (c) is contain (d) contains Q.2. Stanley ______ to play the violin now, with an amateur instructor. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) is learning (b) had learnt (c) was learning (d) will learn Q.3. Mohnish and Ravi _______ to Canada next month. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) are moving (b) is moving (c) has moving (d) has move Q.4. Currently, Mittu and Bittu ________ hard to meet the project deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) worked (b) are working (c) have worked (d) were working Q.5. The teacher asked the students to _______ their ideas during the class discussion. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) get on (b) put off (c) bring up (d) bring about Q.6. The war _______ badly damaged the country’s infrastructure. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) has (b) have (c) was (d) is Q.7. The teacher asked the students to _______ their essays before the deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) land in (b) put off (c) hand in (d) hand up Solutions :- Sol.1.(d) contains ‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, a singular verb (contains) will be used with them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.2.(a) is learning ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.3.(a) are moving Present Continuous tense is used for events planned for the near future. Here, Mohnish and Ravi have planned to move to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject + are + V ing ’ is the correct grammatical structure for present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.4.(b) are working ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu and Bittu) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.5.(c) bring up The phrasal verb ‘ bring up’ means to start to talk about a particular subject. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to present their ideas during the class discussion. Hence, ‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.6.(a) has ‘Singular Subject(war) + has + V 3 ’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.7.(c) hand in The phrasal verb ‘ hand in’ means to submit. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to submit their essays before the deadline. Hence, ‘hand in’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.8. The small coffee shop at the end of the road is____________. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) our (b) my (c) mine (d) their Q.9. Gautam ______ all the documents by the time his senior advocate reached the court. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) examines (b) had examined (c) is examining (d) will be examining Q.10. She was so busy ______writing that when the maid came ______she didn’t hear her. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) in, in (b) at, up (c) with, by (d) to, in Q.11. Hurry up ! There’s still ________ work left to do. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) lot (b) much (c) whole (d) many Q.12. He gazed around the room ______ lay hidden a treasure chest. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) whereby (b) whereas (c) wherein (d) whereof Q.13. Each one of the participants in the annual function ________ an applause. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) deserve (b) deserves (c) is deserving (d) have deserved Q.14. The air quality is so bad ______it becomes di?cult to breathe. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) when (b) as (c) that (d) since Q.15. If I go to Bangalore, I ______ with my nephew. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) stay (b) will stay (c) have stayed (d) stayed Q.16. I trust him completely. His conduct is ________ suspicion. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) under (b) over (c) above (d) below Solutions :- Sol.8.(c) mine When possessive is written separate from the noun, we use pronouns such as mine, his, hers, yours, etc. In the given sentence, the possessive is written separate from its noun (coffee shop). Hence, ‘mine’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.9.(b) had examined If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘had examined(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.10.(a) in, in In the ?rst blank, ‘in’ is used after ‘busy’ to indicate the activity in which someone is engaged. And in the second blank, ‘in’ has been used to show the presence of a maid inside a room or house. Hence, ‘in, in’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.11.(b) much We use ‘much’ before uncountable nouns like much money(uncountable), much milk, etc. Similarly, ‘work’ in the given sentence is an uncountable noun. Hence, ‘much’ is the most appropriate answer. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 244 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks Sol.12.(c) wherein ‘Wherein’ is used to indicate a location or a situation in which something is located or occurs. The given sentence states that he gazed around the room in which a treasure chest was hidden. Hence, ‘wherein’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.13.(b) deserves ‘Deserve’ means to be worthy of something. The given sentence states that each one of the participants in the annual function is worthy of an applause. Hence, ‘deserves’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.14.(c) that ‘So…that’ is a ?xed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.15.(b) will stay The given sentence is an example of the ?rst conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence, ‘will stay(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.16.(c) above The phrase ‘above/beyond suspicion’ is used when there is no doubt about the honesty of a person. Hence, ‘above’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.17. By this time tomorrow, I _______ the work assigned to me. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) will have did (b) will do (c) will have done (d) will be done Q.18. _________ that thought. It will be a great idea someday. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) Hold onto (b) Hold to (c) Hold on (d) Hold against Q.19. Robin watched as the smoke _______ steadily from the chimney. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) hung (b) rose (c) left (d) went Q.20. The girl was ________ as she was drenched in the rain. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bolt (b) gold (c) cold (d) tight Q.21. You use an ________ to steer a boat. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) are (b) or (c) oar (d) ore Solutions :- Sol.17.(c) I will have done Future perfect tense is used when the time of completion is a point of time in the future, such as ‘by the time, by this time’. In the given sentence, the deadline has been given(by this time tomorrow), which is a future point of time. Hence, ‘I will have’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.18.(a) Hold onto The phrasal verb ‘hold onto’ means to keep something that is important or useful. The given sentence states a suggestion that the person should keep that thought. It will be a great idea someday. Hence, ‘hold onto’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.19.(b) rose ‘Rose’ means to go up in the direction of the sky. The given sentence states that Robin watched as the smoke rose steadily from the chimney. Hence, ‘rose’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.20.(c) cold ‘Cold’ means at a lower temperature than normal. The given sentence states that the girl was cold as she was drenched in the rain. Hence, ‘cold’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.21.(c) Oar ‘Oar’ is a pole with a ?at blade used to steer or row a boat. The given sentence states that you use an oar to steer a boat. Hence, ‘oar’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.22. Arunima __________ a lot during her vacation time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) gets on (b) gets about (c) gets along (d) gets after Q.23. Though Pradeep _______ for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) set out (b) set up (c) set about (d) set aside Q.24. The company had some initial problems, but now it is ___________ SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) ?ying like a rock (b) ?ying a kite (c) ?ying the nest (d) ?ying high Q.25. They knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund ___________ for that was not enough for the next week. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) allotted (b) abandoned (c) alerted (d) asserted Q.26. Being courteous ________ costs you nothing. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) No article required (b) a (c) the (d) an Q.27. It took seven years for Harish to __________ his migraine. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shake off (b) shake out (c) shake up (d) shake down Q.28. This is not ______ exhaustive list of words. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) an (b) No word required (c) many (d) a Solutions :- Sol.22.(b) gets about The phrasal verb ‘get about’ means to go to different places. The given sentence states that Arunima gets about a lot during her vacation time. Hence, ‘gets about’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.23.(a) set out The phrasal verb ‘set out’ means to begin a journey. The given sentence states that though Pradeep set out for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. Hence, ‘set out’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.24.(d) Flying high - is very successful. Sol.25.(a) allotted ‘Allot’ means to give a share of something to someone. The given sentence states that they knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund allotted for that was not enough for the next week. Hence, ‘alloted’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.26.(a) No article required . Sol.27.(a) Shake off ‘Shake off’ means to successfully deal with or recover from an illness, injury, or negative feeling. The given sentence states that it took seven years for Harish to recover from his migraine. Hence, ‘shake off’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.28.(a) an Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, ‘Exhaustive’ starts with a vowel sound that will take article ‘an’ with it. Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 Q.29. Hardik Pandya hit four ________ fours and scored 72 runs in the match. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 245 Page 3 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks FILL IN THE BLANKS Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.670. ] Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Neither of the biscuits you gave me _________ chocolate chips. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) contain (b) are contained (c) is contain (d) contains Q.2. Stanley ______ to play the violin now, with an amateur instructor. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) is learning (b) had learnt (c) was learning (d) will learn Q.3. Mohnish and Ravi _______ to Canada next month. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) are moving (b) is moving (c) has moving (d) has move Q.4. Currently, Mittu and Bittu ________ hard to meet the project deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) worked (b) are working (c) have worked (d) were working Q.5. The teacher asked the students to _______ their ideas during the class discussion. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) get on (b) put off (c) bring up (d) bring about Q.6. The war _______ badly damaged the country’s infrastructure. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) has (b) have (c) was (d) is Q.7. The teacher asked the students to _______ their essays before the deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) land in (b) put off (c) hand in (d) hand up Solutions :- Sol.1.(d) contains ‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, a singular verb (contains) will be used with them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.2.(a) is learning ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.3.(a) are moving Present Continuous tense is used for events planned for the near future. Here, Mohnish and Ravi have planned to move to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject + are + V ing ’ is the correct grammatical structure for present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.4.(b) are working ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu and Bittu) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.5.(c) bring up The phrasal verb ‘ bring up’ means to start to talk about a particular subject. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to present their ideas during the class discussion. Hence, ‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.6.(a) has ‘Singular Subject(war) + has + V 3 ’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.7.(c) hand in The phrasal verb ‘ hand in’ means to submit. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to submit their essays before the deadline. Hence, ‘hand in’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.8. The small coffee shop at the end of the road is____________. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) our (b) my (c) mine (d) their Q.9. Gautam ______ all the documents by the time his senior advocate reached the court. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) examines (b) had examined (c) is examining (d) will be examining Q.10. She was so busy ______writing that when the maid came ______she didn’t hear her. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) in, in (b) at, up (c) with, by (d) to, in Q.11. Hurry up ! There’s still ________ work left to do. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) lot (b) much (c) whole (d) many Q.12. He gazed around the room ______ lay hidden a treasure chest. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) whereby (b) whereas (c) wherein (d) whereof Q.13. Each one of the participants in the annual function ________ an applause. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) deserve (b) deserves (c) is deserving (d) have deserved Q.14. The air quality is so bad ______it becomes di?cult to breathe. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) when (b) as (c) that (d) since Q.15. If I go to Bangalore, I ______ with my nephew. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) stay (b) will stay (c) have stayed (d) stayed Q.16. I trust him completely. His conduct is ________ suspicion. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) under (b) over (c) above (d) below Solutions :- Sol.8.(c) mine When possessive is written separate from the noun, we use pronouns such as mine, his, hers, yours, etc. In the given sentence, the possessive is written separate from its noun (coffee shop). Hence, ‘mine’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.9.(b) had examined If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘had examined(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.10.(a) in, in In the ?rst blank, ‘in’ is used after ‘busy’ to indicate the activity in which someone is engaged. And in the second blank, ‘in’ has been used to show the presence of a maid inside a room or house. Hence, ‘in, in’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.11.(b) much We use ‘much’ before uncountable nouns like much money(uncountable), much milk, etc. Similarly, ‘work’ in the given sentence is an uncountable noun. Hence, ‘much’ is the most appropriate answer. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 244 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks Sol.12.(c) wherein ‘Wherein’ is used to indicate a location or a situation in which something is located or occurs. The given sentence states that he gazed around the room in which a treasure chest was hidden. Hence, ‘wherein’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.13.(b) deserves ‘Deserve’ means to be worthy of something. The given sentence states that each one of the participants in the annual function is worthy of an applause. Hence, ‘deserves’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.14.(c) that ‘So…that’ is a ?xed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.15.(b) will stay The given sentence is an example of the ?rst conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence, ‘will stay(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.16.(c) above The phrase ‘above/beyond suspicion’ is used when there is no doubt about the honesty of a person. Hence, ‘above’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.17. By this time tomorrow, I _______ the work assigned to me. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) will have did (b) will do (c) will have done (d) will be done Q.18. _________ that thought. It will be a great idea someday. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) Hold onto (b) Hold to (c) Hold on (d) Hold against Q.19. Robin watched as the smoke _______ steadily from the chimney. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) hung (b) rose (c) left (d) went Q.20. The girl was ________ as she was drenched in the rain. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bolt (b) gold (c) cold (d) tight Q.21. You use an ________ to steer a boat. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) are (b) or (c) oar (d) ore Solutions :- Sol.17.(c) I will have done Future perfect tense is used when the time of completion is a point of time in the future, such as ‘by the time, by this time’. In the given sentence, the deadline has been given(by this time tomorrow), which is a future point of time. Hence, ‘I will have’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.18.(a) Hold onto The phrasal verb ‘hold onto’ means to keep something that is important or useful. The given sentence states a suggestion that the person should keep that thought. It will be a great idea someday. Hence, ‘hold onto’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.19.(b) rose ‘Rose’ means to go up in the direction of the sky. The given sentence states that Robin watched as the smoke rose steadily from the chimney. Hence, ‘rose’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.20.(c) cold ‘Cold’ means at a lower temperature than normal. The given sentence states that the girl was cold as she was drenched in the rain. Hence, ‘cold’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.21.(c) Oar ‘Oar’ is a pole with a ?at blade used to steer or row a boat. The given sentence states that you use an oar to steer a boat. Hence, ‘oar’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.22. Arunima __________ a lot during her vacation time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) gets on (b) gets about (c) gets along (d) gets after Q.23. Though Pradeep _______ for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) set out (b) set up (c) set about (d) set aside Q.24. The company had some initial problems, but now it is ___________ SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) ?ying like a rock (b) ?ying a kite (c) ?ying the nest (d) ?ying high Q.25. They knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund ___________ for that was not enough for the next week. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) allotted (b) abandoned (c) alerted (d) asserted Q.26. Being courteous ________ costs you nothing. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) No article required (b) a (c) the (d) an Q.27. It took seven years for Harish to __________ his migraine. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shake off (b) shake out (c) shake up (d) shake down Q.28. This is not ______ exhaustive list of words. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) an (b) No word required (c) many (d) a Solutions :- Sol.22.(b) gets about The phrasal verb ‘get about’ means to go to different places. The given sentence states that Arunima gets about a lot during her vacation time. Hence, ‘gets about’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.23.(a) set out The phrasal verb ‘set out’ means to begin a journey. The given sentence states that though Pradeep set out for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. Hence, ‘set out’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.24.(d) Flying high - is very successful. Sol.25.(a) allotted ‘Allot’ means to give a share of something to someone. The given sentence states that they knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund allotted for that was not enough for the next week. Hence, ‘alloted’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.26.(a) No article required . Sol.27.(a) Shake off ‘Shake off’ means to successfully deal with or recover from an illness, injury, or negative feeling. The given sentence states that it took seven years for Harish to recover from his migraine. Hence, ‘shake off’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.28.(a) an Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, ‘Exhaustive’ starts with a vowel sound that will take article ‘an’ with it. Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 Q.29. Hardik Pandya hit four ________ fours and scored 72 runs in the match. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 245 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) continuous (b) consecutive (c) ongoing (d) constant Q.30. The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now, ________ to accept or decline the offer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) a penny for your thoughts (b) the ball is in your court (c) pull your leg (d) get your act together Q.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 Q.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 Q.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) super?cial Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.39. Suresh has been learning Tami _________ two months. SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) from (b) since (c) before (d) for Q.40. Can you quote any_______ in your favour? SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) answer (b) summary (c) lines (d) precedent Q.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 Q.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 Q.43. The rusty door made a _______ screeching noise. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) low (b) soft (c) harsh (d) smooth Q.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 Q.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 Q.46. Varun has to _________ his studies for the sake of his ill father. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) sacri?ce (b) imitate (c) reverse (d) applaud Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.50. Many soldiers marched in ________ at the international border. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) dress (b) uniform (c) fabric (d) clothes Q.51. She was known for her _____ attention to detail, always making sure everything was perfectly organised and in its proper place. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) fastidious (b) scornful (c) tedious (d) exact Q.52. (Ø = No article) ____ doctor suggested doing some eye exercises and wearing _______ pair of powered glasses. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A; a (b) Ø; a (c) A; Ø (d) The; a Q.53. The mother ________ the chips because they were soggy. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) saved (b) wasted (c) discarded (d) recovered Q.54. During the meeting, he went on a long and angry _______ about how the project was being mismanaged. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shout (b) whisper (c) rant (d) mutter Q.55. Chaitnya was _______ from the school due to his misappropriate behaviour. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) expelled (b) xpelled (c) expeled (d) xpeled Q.56. Ministry of education has announced that students can ________ the Board Examinations twice. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) take (b) participate (c) give (d) get Q.57. All praised him when he soared in the business world, but the same people ______ him when he failed in business. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) nourished (b) criticised (c) supported (d) dramatised Q.58. Augmented Reality (AR) continues to develop and become more _______ among a wide range of applications. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) rare (b) amicable (c) idealistic (d) pervasive Q.59. A/An _________ fellow cannot become an ideal teacher. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) idle (b) bright (c) intelligent (d) honest Q.60. Virtual worlds are recently new phenomena in that they _________ people to meet and socially interact with others in a variety of online environments. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) forbid (b) bring (c) choose (d) enable Q.61. The Nile is the ________ river of the world. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 246 Page 4 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks FILL IN THE BLANKS Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.670. ] Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Neither of the biscuits you gave me _________ chocolate chips. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) contain (b) are contained (c) is contain (d) contains Q.2. Stanley ______ to play the violin now, with an amateur instructor. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) is learning (b) had learnt (c) was learning (d) will learn Q.3. Mohnish and Ravi _______ to Canada next month. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) are moving (b) is moving (c) has moving (d) has move Q.4. Currently, Mittu and Bittu ________ hard to meet the project deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) worked (b) are working (c) have worked (d) were working Q.5. The teacher asked the students to _______ their ideas during the class discussion. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) get on (b) put off (c) bring up (d) bring about Q.6. The war _______ badly damaged the country’s infrastructure. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) has (b) have (c) was (d) is Q.7. The teacher asked the students to _______ their essays before the deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) land in (b) put off (c) hand in (d) hand up Solutions :- Sol.1.(d) contains ‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, a singular verb (contains) will be used with them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.2.(a) is learning ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.3.(a) are moving Present Continuous tense is used for events planned for the near future. Here, Mohnish and Ravi have planned to move to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject + are + V ing ’ is the correct grammatical structure for present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.4.(b) are working ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu and Bittu) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.5.(c) bring up The phrasal verb ‘ bring up’ means to start to talk about a particular subject. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to present their ideas during the class discussion. Hence, ‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.6.(a) has ‘Singular Subject(war) + has + V 3 ’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.7.(c) hand in The phrasal verb ‘ hand in’ means to submit. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to submit their essays before the deadline. Hence, ‘hand in’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.8. The small coffee shop at the end of the road is____________. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) our (b) my (c) mine (d) their Q.9. Gautam ______ all the documents by the time his senior advocate reached the court. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) examines (b) had examined (c) is examining (d) will be examining Q.10. She was so busy ______writing that when the maid came ______she didn’t hear her. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) in, in (b) at, up (c) with, by (d) to, in Q.11. Hurry up ! There’s still ________ work left to do. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) lot (b) much (c) whole (d) many Q.12. He gazed around the room ______ lay hidden a treasure chest. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) whereby (b) whereas (c) wherein (d) whereof Q.13. Each one of the participants in the annual function ________ an applause. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) deserve (b) deserves (c) is deserving (d) have deserved Q.14. The air quality is so bad ______it becomes di?cult to breathe. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) when (b) as (c) that (d) since Q.15. If I go to Bangalore, I ______ with my nephew. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) stay (b) will stay (c) have stayed (d) stayed Q.16. I trust him completely. His conduct is ________ suspicion. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) under (b) over (c) above (d) below Solutions :- Sol.8.(c) mine When possessive is written separate from the noun, we use pronouns such as mine, his, hers, yours, etc. In the given sentence, the possessive is written separate from its noun (coffee shop). Hence, ‘mine’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.9.(b) had examined If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘had examined(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.10.(a) in, in In the ?rst blank, ‘in’ is used after ‘busy’ to indicate the activity in which someone is engaged. And in the second blank, ‘in’ has been used to show the presence of a maid inside a room or house. Hence, ‘in, in’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.11.(b) much We use ‘much’ before uncountable nouns like much money(uncountable), much milk, etc. Similarly, ‘work’ in the given sentence is an uncountable noun. Hence, ‘much’ is the most appropriate answer. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 244 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks Sol.12.(c) wherein ‘Wherein’ is used to indicate a location or a situation in which something is located or occurs. The given sentence states that he gazed around the room in which a treasure chest was hidden. Hence, ‘wherein’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.13.(b) deserves ‘Deserve’ means to be worthy of something. The given sentence states that each one of the participants in the annual function is worthy of an applause. Hence, ‘deserves’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.14.(c) that ‘So…that’ is a ?xed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.15.(b) will stay The given sentence is an example of the ?rst conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence, ‘will stay(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.16.(c) above The phrase ‘above/beyond suspicion’ is used when there is no doubt about the honesty of a person. Hence, ‘above’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.17. By this time tomorrow, I _______ the work assigned to me. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) will have did (b) will do (c) will have done (d) will be done Q.18. _________ that thought. It will be a great idea someday. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) Hold onto (b) Hold to (c) Hold on (d) Hold against Q.19. Robin watched as the smoke _______ steadily from the chimney. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) hung (b) rose (c) left (d) went Q.20. The girl was ________ as she was drenched in the rain. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bolt (b) gold (c) cold (d) tight Q.21. You use an ________ to steer a boat. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) are (b) or (c) oar (d) ore Solutions :- Sol.17.(c) I will have done Future perfect tense is used when the time of completion is a point of time in the future, such as ‘by the time, by this time’. In the given sentence, the deadline has been given(by this time tomorrow), which is a future point of time. Hence, ‘I will have’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.18.(a) Hold onto The phrasal verb ‘hold onto’ means to keep something that is important or useful. The given sentence states a suggestion that the person should keep that thought. It will be a great idea someday. Hence, ‘hold onto’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.19.(b) rose ‘Rose’ means to go up in the direction of the sky. The given sentence states that Robin watched as the smoke rose steadily from the chimney. Hence, ‘rose’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.20.(c) cold ‘Cold’ means at a lower temperature than normal. The given sentence states that the girl was cold as she was drenched in the rain. Hence, ‘cold’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.21.(c) Oar ‘Oar’ is a pole with a ?at blade used to steer or row a boat. The given sentence states that you use an oar to steer a boat. Hence, ‘oar’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.22. Arunima __________ a lot during her vacation time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) gets on (b) gets about (c) gets along (d) gets after Q.23. Though Pradeep _______ for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) set out (b) set up (c) set about (d) set aside Q.24. The company had some initial problems, but now it is ___________ SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) ?ying like a rock (b) ?ying a kite (c) ?ying the nest (d) ?ying high Q.25. They knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund ___________ for that was not enough for the next week. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) allotted (b) abandoned (c) alerted (d) asserted Q.26. Being courteous ________ costs you nothing. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) No article required (b) a (c) the (d) an Q.27. It took seven years for Harish to __________ his migraine. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shake off (b) shake out (c) shake up (d) shake down Q.28. This is not ______ exhaustive list of words. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) an (b) No word required (c) many (d) a Solutions :- Sol.22.(b) gets about The phrasal verb ‘get about’ means to go to different places. The given sentence states that Arunima gets about a lot during her vacation time. Hence, ‘gets about’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.23.(a) set out The phrasal verb ‘set out’ means to begin a journey. The given sentence states that though Pradeep set out for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. Hence, ‘set out’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.24.(d) Flying high - is very successful. Sol.25.(a) allotted ‘Allot’ means to give a share of something to someone. The given sentence states that they knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund allotted for that was not enough for the next week. Hence, ‘alloted’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.26.(a) No article required . Sol.27.(a) Shake off ‘Shake off’ means to successfully deal with or recover from an illness, injury, or negative feeling. The given sentence states that it took seven years for Harish to recover from his migraine. Hence, ‘shake off’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.28.(a) an Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, ‘Exhaustive’ starts with a vowel sound that will take article ‘an’ with it. Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 Q.29. Hardik Pandya hit four ________ fours and scored 72 runs in the match. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 245 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) continuous (b) consecutive (c) ongoing (d) constant Q.30. The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now, ________ to accept or decline the offer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) a penny for your thoughts (b) the ball is in your court (c) pull your leg (d) get your act together Q.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 Q.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 Q.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) super?cial Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.39. Suresh has been learning Tami _________ two months. SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) from (b) since (c) before (d) for Q.40. Can you quote any_______ in your favour? SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) answer (b) summary (c) lines (d) precedent Q.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 Q.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 Q.43. The rusty door made a _______ screeching noise. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) low (b) soft (c) harsh (d) smooth Q.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 Q.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 Q.46. Varun has to _________ his studies for the sake of his ill father. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) sacri?ce (b) imitate (c) reverse (d) applaud Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.50. Many soldiers marched in ________ at the international border. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) dress (b) uniform (c) fabric (d) clothes Q.51. She was known for her _____ attention to detail, always making sure everything was perfectly organised and in its proper place. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) fastidious (b) scornful (c) tedious (d) exact Q.52. (Ø = No article) ____ doctor suggested doing some eye exercises and wearing _______ pair of powered glasses. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A; a (b) Ø; a (c) A; Ø (d) The; a Q.53. The mother ________ the chips because they were soggy. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) saved (b) wasted (c) discarded (d) recovered Q.54. During the meeting, he went on a long and angry _______ about how the project was being mismanaged. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shout (b) whisper (c) rant (d) mutter Q.55. Chaitnya was _______ from the school due to his misappropriate behaviour. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) expelled (b) xpelled (c) expeled (d) xpeled Q.56. Ministry of education has announced that students can ________ the Board Examinations twice. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) take (b) participate (c) give (d) get Q.57. All praised him when he soared in the business world, but the same people ______ him when he failed in business. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) nourished (b) criticised (c) supported (d) dramatised Q.58. Augmented Reality (AR) continues to develop and become more _______ among a wide range of applications. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) rare (b) amicable (c) idealistic (d) pervasive Q.59. A/An _________ fellow cannot become an ideal teacher. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) idle (b) bright (c) intelligent (d) honest Q.60. Virtual worlds are recently new phenomena in that they _________ people to meet and socially interact with others in a variety of online environments. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) forbid (b) bring (c) choose (d) enable Q.61. The Nile is the ________ river of the world. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 246 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks (a) long (b) longer (c) more longer (d) longest Q.62. I ____ to many countries to ?nd the source of true happiness. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) triveled (b) travelled (c) travalled (d) travelld Q.63. He is a smug and very ______ person who thinks only about himself. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) arsonist (b) di?dent (c) egoistic (d) humble Q.64. I know that I can count on my best friend to be by my side through ______ and thin. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) tough (b) heavy (c) thick (d) fat Q.65. Make-up was _________ she hardly wore. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) anything (b) something (c) anybody (d) someone Q.66. Ravi has little in ______ with his friend, Senthil. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) common (b) contention (c) formal (d) normal Q.67. Her dedication to her work was ____ what anyone had expected. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) over (b) beyond (c) beside (d) through Q.68. The old man distributed his property _______ his ten grandchildren equally. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) within (b) among (c) towards (d) between Q.69. The toddler decided to make a mess because he wanted to______the attention of its parents. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) seek (b) elicit (c) please (d) extract Q.70. The teacher assured: "You have completed your homework, ________ ” ? SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) had you (b) hadn't you (c) haven't you (d) have you Q.71. A strong ________ for mathematics and problem-solving can be very useful. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) strength (b) aptitude (c) functioning (d) perception Q.72. He is ?rst ______to his job and then to his family. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) enabled (b) committed (c) con?rmed (d) convinced Q.73. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a great man with a high level of___________. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) intelligent humour (b) wise boredom (c) intellect (d) clever fatigue Q.74. Select the most appropriate response in the given situation of the eve of a battle to ?ll in the blank. The commander: "Honourable Emperor, all the troops have lined up for the battle and are awaiting your orders." Emperor Chandragupta Maurya: ‘’_________’’ SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) We will march at dawn. (b) You should learn how to talk to an emperor. (c) We will be playing cards. (d) We are ready for the pilgrimage. Q.75. I wish we had _______ come here. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) right (b) clear (c) never (d) agreed Q.76. Winning the championship was a dream come true for the team, but being awarded the MVP trophy was __________ . SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) the silver lining (b) the bird in the bush (c) a cold turkey (d) the icing on the cake Q.77. The scratches on her hands were clear signs of domestic violence,______ and said that she got scratched by barbed wire fencing. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) and poverty (b) yet she lied (c) which was enough evidence (d) done a while ago Solutions :- Sol.29.(b) consecutive ‘Consecutive’ means happening one after the other without interruption. The given sentence states that Hardik Pandya hit four consecutive fours and scored 72 runs in the match. Hence, ‘consecutive’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.30.(b) The ball is in the court - it is up to you to make the next move. Sol.31.(b) talks 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. Sol.32.(b) the biggest We generally use superlative degree with the de?nite article ‘the’ and ‘the biggest’ is the correct superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the biggest’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.33.(b) profound ‘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. Sol.34.(b) but also “Not only …….…… But also” is a ?xed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘but also’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.35.(d) peaceful ‘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. Sol.36.(d) surprising ‘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. Sol.37.(d) accused ‘Accused’ is the correct spelling. Sol.38.(d) homage ‘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. Sol.39.(d) for ‘For’ is used for a ?xed 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. Sol.40.(d) precedent ‘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. Sol.41.(a) identity An identity card means a person’s www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 247 Page 5 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks FILL IN THE BLANKS Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.670. ] Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in the blank. SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.1. Neither of the biscuits you gave me _________ chocolate chips. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) contain (b) are contained (c) is contain (d) contains Q.2. Stanley ______ to play the violin now, with an amateur instructor. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) is learning (b) had learnt (c) was learning (d) will learn Q.3. Mohnish and Ravi _______ to Canada next month. SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) (a) are moving (b) is moving (c) has moving (d) has move Q.4. Currently, Mittu and Bittu ________ hard to meet the project deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) worked (b) are working (c) have worked (d) were working Q.5. The teacher asked the students to _______ their ideas during the class discussion. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) get on (b) put off (c) bring up (d) bring about Q.6. The war _______ badly damaged the country’s infrastructure. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) has (b) have (c) was (d) is Q.7. The teacher asked the students to _______ their essays before the deadline. SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) land in (b) put off (c) hand in (d) hand up Solutions :- Sol.1.(d) contains ‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ represents a singular noun. Therefore, a singular verb (contains) will be used with them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.2.(a) is learning ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.3.(a) are moving Present Continuous tense is used for events planned for the near future. Here, Mohnish and Ravi have planned to move to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject + are + V ing ’ is the correct grammatical structure for present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.4.(b) are working ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu and Bittu) always takes a plural verb(are). Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.5.(c) bring up The phrasal verb ‘ bring up’ means to start to talk about a particular subject. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to present their ideas during the class discussion. Hence, ‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.6.(a) has ‘Singular Subject(war) + has + V 3 ’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.7.(c) hand in The phrasal verb ‘ hand in’ means to submit. The given sentence states that the teacher asked the students to submit their essays before the deadline. Hence, ‘hand in’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 Q.8. The small coffee shop at the end of the road is____________. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) our (b) my (c) mine (d) their Q.9. Gautam ______ all the documents by the time his senior advocate reached the court. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) examines (b) had examined (c) is examining (d) will be examining Q.10. She was so busy ______writing that when the maid came ______she didn’t hear her. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) in, in (b) at, up (c) with, by (d) to, in Q.11. Hurry up ! There’s still ________ work left to do. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) lot (b) much (c) whole (d) many Q.12. He gazed around the room ______ lay hidden a treasure chest. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) whereby (b) whereas (c) wherein (d) whereof Q.13. Each one of the participants in the annual function ________ an applause. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) deserve (b) deserves (c) is deserving (d) have deserved Q.14. The air quality is so bad ______it becomes di?cult to breathe. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) when (b) as (c) that (d) since Q.15. If I go to Bangalore, I ______ with my nephew. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) stay (b) will stay (c) have stayed (d) stayed Q.16. I trust him completely. His conduct is ________ suspicion. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (a) under (b) over (c) above (d) below Solutions :- Sol.8.(c) mine When possessive is written separate from the noun, we use pronouns such as mine, his, hers, yours, etc. In the given sentence, the possessive is written separate from its noun (coffee shop). Hence, ‘mine’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.9.(b) had examined If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense(Had + V 3 ) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V 2 ). Hence, ‘had examined(V 3 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.10.(a) in, in In the ?rst blank, ‘in’ is used after ‘busy’ to indicate the activity in which someone is engaged. And in the second blank, ‘in’ has been used to show the presence of a maid inside a room or house. Hence, ‘in, in’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.11.(b) much We use ‘much’ before uncountable nouns like much money(uncountable), much milk, etc. Similarly, ‘work’ in the given sentence is an uncountable noun. Hence, ‘much’ is the most appropriate answer. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 244 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks Sol.12.(c) wherein ‘Wherein’ is used to indicate a location or a situation in which something is located or occurs. The given sentence states that he gazed around the room in which a treasure chest was hidden. Hence, ‘wherein’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.13.(b) deserves ‘Deserve’ means to be worthy of something. The given sentence states that each one of the participants in the annual function is worthy of an applause. Hence, ‘deserves’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.14.(c) that ‘So…that’ is a ?xed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.15.(b) will stay The given sentence is an example of the ?rst conditional sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “if + simple present…….will +V 1 ”. Hence, ‘will stay(V 1 )’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.16.(c) above The phrase ‘above/beyond suspicion’ is used when there is no doubt about the honesty of a person. Hence, ‘above’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.17. By this time tomorrow, I _______ the work assigned to me. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) will have did (b) will do (c) will have done (d) will be done Q.18. _________ that thought. It will be a great idea someday. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) Hold onto (b) Hold to (c) Hold on (d) Hold against Q.19. Robin watched as the smoke _______ steadily from the chimney. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) hung (b) rose (c) left (d) went Q.20. The girl was ________ as she was drenched in the rain. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) bolt (b) gold (c) cold (d) tight Q.21. You use an ________ to steer a boat. SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) are (b) or (c) oar (d) ore Solutions :- Sol.17.(c) I will have done Future perfect tense is used when the time of completion is a point of time in the future, such as ‘by the time, by this time’. In the given sentence, the deadline has been given(by this time tomorrow), which is a future point of time. Hence, ‘I will have’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.18.(a) Hold onto The phrasal verb ‘hold onto’ means to keep something that is important or useful. The given sentence states a suggestion that the person should keep that thought. It will be a great idea someday. Hence, ‘hold onto’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.19.(b) rose ‘Rose’ means to go up in the direction of the sky. The given sentence states that Robin watched as the smoke rose steadily from the chimney. Hence, ‘rose’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.20.(c) cold ‘Cold’ means at a lower temperature than normal. The given sentence states that the girl was cold as she was drenched in the rain. Hence, ‘cold’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.21.(c) Oar ‘Oar’ is a pole with a ?at blade used to steer or row a boat. The given sentence states that you use an oar to steer a boat. Hence, ‘oar’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 Q.22. Arunima __________ a lot during her vacation time. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) gets on (b) gets about (c) gets along (d) gets after Q.23. Though Pradeep _______ for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) set out (b) set up (c) set about (d) set aside Q.24. The company had some initial problems, but now it is ___________ SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) ?ying like a rock (b) ?ying a kite (c) ?ying the nest (d) ?ying high Q.25. They knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund ___________ for that was not enough for the next week. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) allotted (b) abandoned (c) alerted (d) asserted Q.26. Being courteous ________ costs you nothing. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) No article required (b) a (c) the (d) an Q.27. It took seven years for Harish to __________ his migraine. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shake off (b) shake out (c) shake up (d) shake down Q.28. This is not ______ exhaustive list of words. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) an (b) No word required (c) many (d) a Solutions :- Sol.22.(b) gets about The phrasal verb ‘get about’ means to go to different places. The given sentence states that Arunima gets about a lot during her vacation time. Hence, ‘gets about’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.23.(a) set out The phrasal verb ‘set out’ means to begin a journey. The given sentence states that though Pradeep set out for Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. Hence, ‘set out’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.24.(d) Flying high - is very successful. Sol.25.(a) allotted ‘Allot’ means to give a share of something to someone. The given sentence states that they knew that the stock of the food was getting reduced and the fund allotted for that was not enough for the next week. Hence, ‘alloted’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.26.(a) No article required . Sol.27.(a) Shake off ‘Shake off’ means to successfully deal with or recover from an illness, injury, or negative feeling. The given sentence states that it took seven years for Harish to recover from his migraine. Hence, ‘shake off’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.28.(a) an Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, ‘Exhaustive’ starts with a vowel sound that will take article ‘an’ with it. Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 Q.29. Hardik Pandya hit four ________ fours and scored 72 runs in the match. www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 245 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) continuous (b) consecutive (c) ongoing (d) constant Q.30. The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now, ________ to accept or decline the offer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) a penny for your thoughts (b) the ball is in your court (c) pull your leg (d) get your act together Q.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 Q.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 Q.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) super?cial Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.39. Suresh has been learning Tami _________ two months. SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) from (b) since (c) before (d) for Q.40. Can you quote any_______ in your favour? SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) answer (b) summary (c) lines (d) precedent Q.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 Q.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 Q.43. The rusty door made a _______ screeching noise. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) low (b) soft (c) harsh (d) smooth Q.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 Q.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 Q.46. Varun has to _________ his studies for the sake of his ill father. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) sacri?ce (b) imitate (c) reverse (d) applaud Q.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 Q.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 Q.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 Q.50. Many soldiers marched in ________ at the international border. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) dress (b) uniform (c) fabric (d) clothes Q.51. She was known for her _____ attention to detail, always making sure everything was perfectly organised and in its proper place. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) fastidious (b) scornful (c) tedious (d) exact Q.52. (Ø = No article) ____ doctor suggested doing some eye exercises and wearing _______ pair of powered glasses. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) A; a (b) Ø; a (c) A; Ø (d) The; a Q.53. The mother ________ the chips because they were soggy. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) saved (b) wasted (c) discarded (d) recovered Q.54. During the meeting, he went on a long and angry _______ about how the project was being mismanaged. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) shout (b) whisper (c) rant (d) mutter Q.55. Chaitnya was _______ from the school due to his misappropriate behaviour. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) expelled (b) xpelled (c) expeled (d) xpeled Q.56. Ministry of education has announced that students can ________ the Board Examinations twice. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) take (b) participate (c) give (d) get Q.57. All praised him when he soared in the business world, but the same people ______ him when he failed in business. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) nourished (b) criticised (c) supported (d) dramatised Q.58. Augmented Reality (AR) continues to develop and become more _______ among a wide range of applications. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) rare (b) amicable (c) idealistic (d) pervasive Q.59. A/An _________ fellow cannot become an ideal teacher. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) idle (b) bright (c) intelligent (d) honest Q.60. Virtual worlds are recently new phenomena in that they _________ people to meet and socially interact with others in a variety of online environments. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) forbid (b) bring (c) choose (d) enable Q.61. The Nile is the ________ river of the world. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 246 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks (a) long (b) longer (c) more longer (d) longest Q.62. I ____ to many countries to ?nd the source of true happiness. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) triveled (b) travelled (c) travalled (d) travelld Q.63. He is a smug and very ______ person who thinks only about himself. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) arsonist (b) di?dent (c) egoistic (d) humble Q.64. I know that I can count on my best friend to be by my side through ______ and thin. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) tough (b) heavy (c) thick (d) fat Q.65. Make-up was _________ she hardly wore. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) anything (b) something (c) anybody (d) someone Q.66. Ravi has little in ______ with his friend, Senthil. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) common (b) contention (c) formal (d) normal Q.67. Her dedication to her work was ____ what anyone had expected. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) over (b) beyond (c) beside (d) through Q.68. The old man distributed his property _______ his ten grandchildren equally. SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) within (b) among (c) towards (d) between Q.69. The toddler decided to make a mess because he wanted to______the attention of its parents. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) seek (b) elicit (c) please (d) extract Q.70. The teacher assured: "You have completed your homework, ________ ” ? SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) had you (b) hadn't you (c) haven't you (d) have you Q.71. A strong ________ for mathematics and problem-solving can be very useful. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) strength (b) aptitude (c) functioning (d) perception Q.72. He is ?rst ______to his job and then to his family. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) enabled (b) committed (c) con?rmed (d) convinced Q.73. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a great man with a high level of___________. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) intelligent humour (b) wise boredom (c) intellect (d) clever fatigue Q.74. Select the most appropriate response in the given situation of the eve of a battle to ?ll in the blank. The commander: "Honourable Emperor, all the troops have lined up for the battle and are awaiting your orders." Emperor Chandragupta Maurya: ‘’_________’’ SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) We will march at dawn. (b) You should learn how to talk to an emperor. (c) We will be playing cards. (d) We are ready for the pilgrimage. Q.75. I wish we had _______ come here. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) right (b) clear (c) never (d) agreed Q.76. Winning the championship was a dream come true for the team, but being awarded the MVP trophy was __________ . SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) the silver lining (b) the bird in the bush (c) a cold turkey (d) the icing on the cake Q.77. The scratches on her hands were clear signs of domestic violence,______ and said that she got scratched by barbed wire fencing. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) and poverty (b) yet she lied (c) which was enough evidence (d) done a while ago Solutions :- Sol.29.(b) consecutive ‘Consecutive’ means happening one after the other without interruption. The given sentence states that Hardik Pandya hit four consecutive fours and scored 72 runs in the match. Hence, ‘consecutive’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.30.(b) The ball is in the court - it is up to you to make the next move. Sol.31.(b) talks 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. Sol.32.(b) the biggest We generally use superlative degree with the de?nite article ‘the’ and ‘the biggest’ is the correct superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the biggest’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.33.(b) profound ‘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. Sol.34.(b) but also “Not only …….…… But also” is a ?xed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘but also’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.35.(d) peaceful ‘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. Sol.36.(d) surprising ‘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. Sol.37.(d) accused ‘Accused’ is the correct spelling. Sol.38.(d) homage ‘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. Sol.39.(d) for ‘For’ is used for a ?xed 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. Sol.40.(d) precedent ‘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. Sol.41.(a) identity An identity card means a person’s www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 247 Pinnacle Fill in the blanks 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. Sol.42.(d) discussion ‘Discussion’ is the correct spelling. Sol.43.(c) harsh ‘Harsh’ means unpleasantly rough. The given sentence states that the rusty door made an unpleasant screeching sound. Hence, ‘harsh’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.44.(d) imply ‘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. Sol.45.(d) revealed ‘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. Sol.46.(a) sacri?ce ‘Sacri?ce’ 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, ‘sacri?ce’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.47.(c) natural ‘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. Sol.48.(b) monologue ‘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. Sol.49.(c) guess ‘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. Sol.50.(b) uniform ‘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. Sol.51.(a) fastidious ‘Fastidious’ means giving too much attention to small details. The given sentence states that she was known for giving too much attention to detail. Hence, ‘fastidious’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.52.(d) The; a The article ‘the’ is used to refer to speci?c or particular nouns. Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a consonant sound - (a conversation, a story). Similarly, ‘doctor’ is a speci?c person and the word ‘pair’ starts from a consonant sound. Hence, ‘the; a’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.53.(c) discarded ‘Discarded’ means to get rid of something or throw it away. The given sentence states that the mother discarded the chips because they were soggy. Hence, ‘discarded’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.54.(c) rant ‘Rant’ means when someone speaks at length in an angry way. The given sentence states that during the meeting, he went on a long and angry rant about how the project was being mismanaged. Hence, ‘rant’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.55.(a) expelled ‘Expelled’ is the correct spelling. Sol.56.(a) Take ‘Take’ is commonly used when referring to students participating in or attempting exams. The given sentence states that the Ministry of education has announced that students can take the Board Examinations twice. Hence, ‘take’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.57.(b) Criticised ‘Criticised’ means ?nding fault. The given sentence states that All praised him when he soared in the business world, but the same people criticised him when he failed in business. Hence, ‘criticised’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.58.(d) pervasive ‘Pervasive’ means spreading widely throughout an area or group. The given sentence states that Augmented Reality (AR) continues to develop and become more pervasive among a wide range of applications. Hence, ‘pervasive’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.59.(a) idle ‘Idle’ means being inactive, not engaged in work or activities. The given sentence states that a person who is lazy or inactive cannot become an ideal teacher. Hence, ‘idle’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.60.(d) enable ‘Enable’ means give (someone) the authority or means to do something. The given sentence states that virtual worlds are recently new phenomena in that they enable people to meet and socially interact with others in a variety of online environments. Hence, ‘enable’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.61.(d) longest Article ‘the’ is used before a superlative degree adjective. ‘Longest’ is the superlative degree of ‘long’. Hence, ‘longest’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.62.(b) travelled ‘Travelled’ is the correct spelling. Sol.63.(c) egoistic Egoistic means someone excessively self-centered. The given sentence states that he is a smug and very egoistic person who thinks only about himself. Hence, ‘egoistic’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.64.(c) thick The idiom ‘through thick and thin’ means to persevere through good times as well as bad. The given sentence states that I know that I can count on my best friend to be by my side through thick and thin. Hence, ‘thick and thin’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.65.(b) something ‘Something’ is used when the speci?c thing (in this sentence, make-up) being referred to is not known in detail. Hence, ‘something’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.66.(a) common The phrase ‘in common’ is used to indicate similarity or shared interests. The given sentence states that Ravi has little in common with his friend, Senthil. Hence, ‘common’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.67.(b) beyond www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 248Read More
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Ans.SSC CGL परीक्षा में Fill in the Blanks के प्रश्न आमतौर पर अंग्रेजी भाषा के अनुभाग में आते हैं। ये प्रश्न उम्मीदवारों की भाषा ज्ञान, व्याकरण और शब्दावली की समझ का परीक्षण करते हैं। प्रश्नों में एक वाक्य दिया जाता है जिसमें एक या अधिक स्थान खाली होते हैं, और उम्मीदवार को सही शब्द या शब्दों का चयन करना होता है।
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Ans.Fill in the Blanks के लिए अध्ययन करते समय, उम्मीदवारों को अंग्रेजी भाषा के व्याकरण, सामान्य शब्दावली और वाक्य संरचना पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना चाहिए। दैनिक शब्दावली अभ्यास, पुराने प्रश्न पत्रों का समाधान, और विभिन्न अंग्रेजी पाठ्य पुस्तकें पढ़ना मददगार हो सकता है।
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Ans.Haan, SSC CGL में Fill in the Blanks के प्रश्नों की कठिनाई स्तर आमतौर पर समान होती है। हालांकि, कुछ प्रश्न थोड़े कठिन हो सकते हैं, इसलिए उम्मीदवारों को विभिन्न स्तरों के प्रश्नों का अभ्यास करना चाहिए ताकि वे परीक्षा में अच्छे अंक प्राप्त कर सकें।
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Ans.Filling in the Blanks के प्रश्नों का अभ्यास करने के लिए, उम्मीदवार ऑनलाइन टेस्ट सीरीज, संबंधित किताबें और पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्न पत्रों का उपयोग कर सकते हैं। कई शैक्षणिक वेबसाइटें और ऐप्स भी हैं जो विशेष रूप से SSC CGL के लिए तैयार किए गए अभ्यास प्रश्न पेश करते हैं।
| 5. SSC CGL Fill in the Blanks के प्रश्नों का महत्व क्या है? | |
Ans.SSC CGL में Fill in the Blanks के प्रश्नों का महत्व इसलिए है क्योंकि ये उम्मीदवारों की भाषा कौशल और समग्र बुद्धिमत्ता का मूल्यांकन करते हैं। अच्छे अंक प्राप्त करने से उम्मीदवार की चयन की संभावनाएँ बढ़ जाती हैं, जिससे उन्हें सरकारी नौकरी पाने में मदद मिलती है।
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