Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).
Q.9.
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
Passage
The Solar System has been a complicated wonder for the astronomers. This is a (1) to which we may never have the exact answer. Man has wondered (2) the age of the Earth (3) ancient times. There were all kinds of (4) that seemed to have the (5).
But man could not begin to (6) about the question scientifically until about 400 years (7). When it was proved that the (8) revolved round the Sun and the Earth was a (9) of our Solar System, then scientists knew where to (10).
Q.10.
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Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]
The company let me _______ time off work.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]
I assume _______ with me.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]
_______ the rain forests is very important, if we do not want the flora and fauna found there to become extinct.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]
If I had helped him, he _______.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]
When will you head _______ your assignment?
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
The housewife _______ the cakes burning, and ran to switch off the oven.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
_______ an old legend, King Shirham lived in India.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
_______ you leave now, you will be late.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
The _______ were arrested for illegally hunting the bears.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Our alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011]
If you had followed the rules, you _______ disqualified.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
The court ________ cognizance of the criminal's words.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
________ wins this civil war there will be little rejoicing at the victory.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
As he got older his belief in these principles did not ________.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
Everyone in this world is accountable to God ___ his actions.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
Your father used to be the principal of this college______?
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
The hotel was not too expensive,_______
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
Like humans, zoo animals must have a dentist _____ their teeth.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you ______ it.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
He went _____ sea alone.
Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010]
The _____ of our civilization from an agricultural society to today's complex industrial world was accompanied by war.