Test: SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test (2023-18) - 7 - SSC CGL MCQ

The given sentence talks about a war that took place in the past(in 1945), so it must have a verb in the past form (won). Hence, ‘won’ is the most appropriate answer.

Goodness gracious will be the most appropriate answer. It is an exclamatory expression which is used to show sudden surprise. In the given question, the narrator is surprised by the odd hair cut by his/her acquaintance.

Desirous is an adjective which means having desire of something or being wishful for something. Hence, ‘desirous of’ will be the most appropriate answer.

The phrase “Aptitude for something” is the correct structure of the sentence. It means the ability or talent for something. For example, aptitude for mathematics, aptitude for learning etc.
Hence, “aptitude for business” will be the most appropriate answer.

Over is a preposition which means straight above something, but not touching it. Fans are usually on the ceiling. Hence, ‘fan was over my head’ is the most appropriate answer.

Visionary - one who has foresight or can think about the future in an imaginative way
Voluntary - Done with one’s free will
Literary - Concerned with writing
Adversary - One’s opponent

Enthralled means to hold somebody’s interest and attention completely. As per the question, the performance of the dancers held the attention of the audience. Hence, ‘enthralled’ will be the most appropriate answer.

Resilient means strong enough to deal with illness, a shock or change etc. The given question states that some sectors are strong enough to deal with the dicult times. Hence, ‘resilient’ will be the most appropriate answer.

Repaired - restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition.
Broken - having breaks or gaps in continuity.
Delay - make (someone or something) late or slow.
Built - construct (something) by putting parts or material together.
According to the meaning of the sentence, option (c) is t to the context.

Pronounced - make the sound of (a word or part of a word) in the correct or a particular way.
Vague - of uncertain, indenite, or unclear character or meaning.
Widespread - found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Remarkable - worthy of attention According to the context of sentence option (b) is the most appropriate answer.
Pinnacle Note- Vague means uncertain and that can also be the answer

 Avid - eager and enthusiastic
Erratic - changing without reason (used about a person’s behaviour)
Inattentive - Not paying attention.
Since she is always found with a book it means she is an avid reader.

Appalling - To shock somebody very much :horric
Laudable - Deserving to be appreciated, praised or admired
Comfort - To try to make somebody feel nice and happy.
So, option (d) is the most appropriate answer.

Raise - to lift something up physically Eg:-If you want to leave the room raise your hand.
Rise - an increase in an amount, a number or a level (naturally)
Eg:-The sun rises in the east. So, ‘the rise in pollution level’ is the appropriate answer.

Pick - to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things.
Put - to move somebody/something into a particular place or position.
Place - A particular position or area.
Pose - to create or give somebody something that he/she has to deal with.
So, option (d) is the most logical answer

Concession - something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.
Compromise - to accept less than you want or are aiming for, especially in order to reach an agreement.
Argument - an angry discussion between two or more people who disagree with each other.
Dispute - A disagreement or argument between two people, groups or countries
Option (c) is the most logical answer.

Prejudice - preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Contentment - a state of happiness and satisfaction.
Impartiality - equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.
Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
According to the meaning of the sentence, option (a) is t to the context.

Fragile - Breakable
(b) Ductile - able to be drawn out into a thin wire.
(c) Volatile - easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
(d) Frugal - using money and other resources carefully

Hoard - a store (often secret) of money, food, etc. So, option (a) is t to the context.

Altar - An altar is a structure upon which offerings such as sacrices are made for religious purposes. Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship. They are used particularly in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Modern

Malicious - characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.
(a) Exemplary - serving as a desirable model; very good.
(b) Benevolent - well-meaning and kindly.
(c) Conducive - making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

Candid - truthful and straightforward; frank.
(a) Secluded - not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private.
(c) Guarded - cautious and having possible reservations.
(d) Outspoken - frank in stating one's opinions

Liable - responsible by law
(a) Audacious - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
(c) Suspicious - having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
(d) Reliable - able to be trusted

Beautiful red roses adorned the bride’s hair.
Adorn - means make them more beautiful or attractive.
Other Option:
(c) Allured - the quality of being attractive and exciting
(d) Adjourned - to stop a meeting, a trial, etc.

My cousin's study on the reading habits of school children across three states has been recognized as a pioneering piece of research.
Pioneering means ‘involving new ideas or methods’

Ascertain - Make sure of
Circulate - pass from one person to another, spread
Repair - Restore to a good condition
Search - To look for something

Frequently - regularly, often
Fretfully - distressed, upset, miserable
Formerly - previously, earlier, before
Fussily - anxious or particular about petty details, choosy, scrupulous

Fatal - deadly, harmful, lethal, mortal ,
Suspicious - doubtful, unsure, dubious ,
Desperate - hopeless, anguished, distressed ,
Dreary - silent, deathlike, lone

Lucrative - producing a great deal of prot.
(b) Dubious - hesitating or doubting.
(c) Flourishing - developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.
(d) Prosperous - successful in mateial terms; flourishing financially.

Legitimate - conforming to the law or to rules.
(a) illegal - contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
(b) Irrational - not logical or reasonable.
(d) Formidable - inspiring fear

Stubborn - (adjective) not wanting to do what other people want you to do;
(b) Reasoning (noun) - the process of thinking about something and making a judgment or decision
(c) Withdrawn - (adjective) very quiet and not wanting to talk to other people
(d) Awkward - causing diculty; hard to do or deal with