Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test (2023-18) - 2 - SSC CGL MCQ

Continual - happening repeatedly or frequently.
Habitual - happening regularly or repeatedly .
Stagnant - not moving or owing.
Temperate - not excessive or extreme.
Holistic - concerned with the whole rather than just the parts

‘Incessant’ means continuing without pause. The given sentence states that the match schedule was disturbed due to incessant rains. Hence, ‘incessant’ is the most appropriate answer.

The idiom ‘take the wind out of my sails’ means to cause someone to lose condence. The given sentence states that you are told not to make me feel less condent for not making any progress in life. Hence, ‘sails’ is the most appropriate answer

Prescribed means recommended or authorized by a doctor for treatment. The given sentence states that the doctor prescribed two tablets per day. Hence, ‘prescribed’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Neighbouring’ is used as an adjective to modify the noun ‘country’ and it means someone or something that is very near or close to you. The given sentence states that Tibet is our neighbouring country. Its people are called 'Tibetans'. Hence, ‘neighbouring’ is the most appropriate answer.

The word ‘quiet’ means without much noise or sound. The given sentence states that the room was very quiet. Hence, ‘quiet’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Dew’ means water in the form of droplets. The given sentence states that dew droplets settled on top of leaves. Hence, ‘dew’ is the most appropriate answer.

Acronyms- abbreviations formed by using the initial letters of a longer phrase.
Synonyms - words that have similar meanings.
Antonyms - words that have opposite meanings.

‘Had + V₃ ’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the past perfect tense. Also, note that the adverb of frequency('never' in the given sentence) is generally placed between helping verb and the main verb. Hence, 'had never been(V₃)' is the most appropriate answer.

‘Increase’ means to make something larger in quantity, size or degree. The given passage states that Increase in population is a hindrance to a country's growth. Hence, ‘increase’ is the most appropriate answer

Mare- a female horse.
Vixen - a female fox.
Doe - a female deer.
Rooster - a male chicken.

‘Contemporaries’ means people who live during the same time period or era. The given sentence states that Keats and Shelley were poets who lived during the same time period. Hence, ‘contemporaries’ is the most appropriate answer.

A chef is a professional cook who is highly skilled in preparing and cooking food. The given sentence states that the chef himself came out to read out the menu list during the special dinner that night. Hence, ‘chef’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Insurmountable’ means something that is impossible to overcome due to its great diculty. The given sentence states that Despite facing signicant challenges or diculties, Kimirica's conviction and determination helped them achieve their goal. Hence, ‘insurmountable’ is the most appropriate answer

"Lush" means greenery and cultivated elds. The given sentence states that tropical forests have lush greenery. Hence, ‘Lush’ is the most appropriate answer.

We generally use comparative degree (smaller) to compare things. Hence, ‘smaller’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Rewarded’ means to give something to someone in recognition of their services, efforts, or achievements. The given sentence states that the last man standing was rewarded,a fully paid vacation to Las Vegas. Hence, ‘Rewarded’ is the most appropriate answer.

There is an implied comparison (without stating directly) in the given sentence between buying a product without sugar and the one with sugar. The given sentence states that It's easier for someone to buy a product that contains no sugar. Hence, ‘easier’ is the most appropriate answer.

Permeate’ means spread throughout (something); pervade. The given sentence states that Eventually, the water will permeate through the surrounding concrete. Hence, ‘Permeate’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Relentless’ means continuing in a severe or extreme way. Hence, ‘relentless’ is the most appropriate answer

‘Impervious’ means not allowing fluid to pass through. Envious means jealous. Obvious means something easily seen or understood. Devious means dishonestly clever. The given sentence states that - Very special care should be taken to proportion the sand so as to make a perfectly impervious mixture. Hence, ‘impervious’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Apply’ means to put to use especially for some practical purpose. The given sentence states that Towel off and apply your moisturizer immediately. Hence, ‘apply’ is the most appropriate answer.

To Arm yourself’ means the act of arming one's own worthiness and value as an individual for benecial effect. The given sentence states that - To Arm your self-worth, write down some things that are positive about yourself. Hence, ‘Arm’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Frugal’ means careful to use only as much money, food, etc. as is necessary. The given sentence states that I enjoy nding ways to make the most of my budget by being frugal. Hence, ‘frugal’ is the most appropriate answer.

The word ‘shone’ is the past tense of the verb ‘shine’. The verb ‘shine’ means to emit light. The given sentence states that Today is cloudy, but yesterday the sun shone. Hence, ‘shone’ is the most appropriate answer

The word ‘more’ is used to indicate a greater quantity or number. The given sentence states that I am sorry that I was unable to see more of you over the summer. Hence, ‘more’ is the most appropriate answer.

Lying means ‘to lie’ (put yourself in a horizontal or resting position). The given sentence states that John rushed to the spot and saw his wife and kid lying on the road. Hence, ‘lying’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Breathable clothes’ means clothes from which air can pass through easily. The given sentence states that since the temperatures can soar in summer, choose clothing that is lightweight and breathable. Hence, ‘Breathable’ is the most appropriate answer.

The phrase ‘Sure about something’ means without doubt; certainly. The given sentence states that I am not sure about wearing this black dress. Hence, ‘about’ is the most appropriate answer.

‘Whimsical’ means unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying.The given sentence states that this whimsical piece of mischief by his brother brought a quiet laugh from David. Hence, ‘Whimsical’ is the most appropriate answer.