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Fill in the blanks SSC CPO/MTS 50 MCQ SET:-1
Instructions: Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.
Q1. You __ carry all the books to school daily.
(A) would not (B) have not (C) ought not (D) need not
Answer:need not
Explanation: The phrase ‘need not’
means something not needed. The given
sentence states that you need not carry
all the books to school daily. Hence,
‘need not’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Q2. Poverty was staring her __ the face.
(A) to (B) in (C) at (D) on
Answer:in
Explanation: ‘Staring him/her in the
face’ is an idiom that is used for
something that is apparent or simply
visible to one. The given sentence states
that poverty was staring her in the face
which means poverty was apparent from
her face. Hence, ‘in’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q3. I have nobody __ I can confide in.
(A) whoever (B) which (C) whom (D) whose
Answer:whom
Explanation: ‘Whom’ is used as the object
of a verb or a preposition like I don’t
know with whom I will go to the party. Similarly, the given sentence states that
the narrator has nobody whom he can
confide in. Hence, ‘whom’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q4. Either side of the road __ lined by toy shops.
(A) is (B) are (C) have (D) has
Answer:is
Explanation: ‘Either of + Plural Subject
+ Singular Verb’ is grammatically the
correct structure for the given sentence.
However, ‘is’ is a singular verb. Hence,
‘is’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q5. He is __ poorer than all his friends.
(A) much (B) very (C) more (D) most
Answer:much
Explanation: We can neither use more
with a comparative degree
adjective(poorer) nor ‘most’ in a
sentence that is doing a
comparison(than). Although the phrase
‘very much’ is used to emphasize
comparative adjectives, it can’t
completely fit in the given sentence.
However, ‘much’ is mainly used in
negative sentences and questions.
Similarly, the given sentence is a
negative sentence as it states that he is
poorer than all his friends. Hence,
‘much’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q6. The Allies __ the war in 1945.
(A) won (B) win (C) have won (D) were winning
Answer:won
Explanation: 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.
Q7. I request the favour of __ granting me two days’ leave.
(A) your (B) yours (C) you (D) yourself
Answer:your
Explanation: ‘Your’ is the second person
possessive adjective that is used to
describe something as belonging to you,
for example, I wish I had your energy.
However, ‘your’ is usually followed by a
noun(including gerunds). Similarly,
granting in the given sentence is a
gerund. Hence, ‘your’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q8. He is both diligent __ efficient.
(A) yet (B) and (C) also (D) but
Answer:and
Explanation: b)“Both____and” is a fixed
conjunction pair. Hence, ‘and’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Q9. I am your true friend, __?
(A) isn’t it (B) aren’t I (C) is it (D) am I
Answer:aren’t I
Explanation: According to the “Question
tag rule”, if the statement is positive, the
question tag will be negative but in the
contracted form(‘t) & Vice-versa.
However, the sentence and the question
tag must be in the same tense.
Similarly, the given sentence is positive
so the question tag will be
negative(aren’t).
Q10. We respect you but we don’t agree __ your ideas.
(A) to (B) for (C) with (D) by
Answer:with
Explanation: ‘Agree with someone’ is
grammatically the correct structure of
the sentence. It means complying with
the ideas, sentiments or action of
someone. Hence, ‘with’ will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q11. Let us know __ you change your mind.
(A) although (B) however (C) in case (D) suppose
Answer: in case
Explanation: We use ‘in case’ when we want to show
something might happen. According to
this sentence, the narrator might change
his/her mind. Hence, ‘In case’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Q12. I’m sure I __ them at the party last night.
(A) am seeing (B) was seeing (C) have seen (D) saw
Answer:saw
Explanation: ‘Last night’ means yesterday, which is
pure past tense and the past form of ‘see’
is ‘saw’. Hence, ‘saw’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q13. I __ something burning now.
(A) smelt (B) smell (C) have been smelling (D) have smelt
Answer:smell
Explanation: Stative verbs are those verbs
which express a state of condition. They
do not refer to a physical action. Sense
and emotions like hear, smell, see, love,
hate etc are different types of stative
verbs. However, these verbs can’t be
used in (-ing form) for example, Hear,
Smell(Correct) and Hearing,
Smelling(Incorrect). Hence, ‘I smell
something burning’ will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q14. Today computer viruses spread __ a dizzying speed_ _ way of file downloads.
(A) in; from (B) at; from (C) by; by (D) at; by
Answer:at; by
Explanation: We use preposition ‘at’ after
spread to show the pace at which
something is happening. For example,
Corona virus is spreading at a rapid(fast)
rate across the globe. Similarly in this
sentence, ‘at’ will be used to describe the
dizzy speed at which the computer
viruses are spreading. However, we use
by + noun to describe how someone
travels or communicates, or how things
are processed. Similarly in the given
question, by will be used to describe
how viruses are spreading by file
downloads. Hence, ‘At, By’ will be the
most appropriate answer.
Q15. She has inherited her fondness __ tennis from her parents.
(A) at (B) to (C) by (D) for
Answer:for
Explanation: ‘Fondness from somebody’
and ‘fondness for something’ are the
correct structure of the sentence.
However, in the given question, she has
fondness for tennis. Hence, ‘for’ will be
the most appropriate answer.
Q16. The doctor often made his patients __ for long.
(A) to wait (B) wait (C) waiting (D) waited
Answer:wait
Explanation: Made is a causative verb
which is used to indicate that one person
causes another person to do something
for the first person. Whereas, “Made +
Object + Bare Infinitive(without the
preposition ’to’)” is the correct structure
of the sentence using ‘made’. Hence,
‘made his patients(object) wait’ will be
the most appropriate answer.
Q17. __! What have you done to your hair? You are looking so odd.
Explanation: 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.
Q18. __ Sunny, two others have qualified for the final round of the quiz.
(A) Between (B) Along (C) Apart (D) Besides
Answer:Besides
Explanation: Besides means ‘in addition to’ or ‘also’.
In this sentence, two other people are
mentioned along with Sunny. Hence,
besides will be the most appropriate
answer.
Q19. This is one of the matters that __ me the most.
(A) is disturbed (B) are disturbing (C) has disturb (D) disturbs
Answer:disturbs
Explanation: According to the
Subject-Verb agreement, “Each of/ One
of/None of + antecedents
(who/which/that)+ Plural Subject +
Plural verb” is the correct structure of
the sentence. However, in the given
question, who is an antecedent due to
which ‘One of’ will take ‘disturbs’ as a
plural verb ‘. Hence, ‘disturbs’ will be
the most appropriate answer.
Q20. Second-hand furniture __ here at reasonable prices.
(A) has sold (B) were selling (C) is sold (D) are sold
Answer:were selling
Explanation: Few and many are used for
countable nouns. But, Success is an
uncountable noun. For uncountable
nouns, we use ‘much’ like much of the
work, much effort etc. Hence, much is
the most appropriate answer.
Q21. Second-hand furniture __ here at reasonable prices.
(A) has sold (B) were selling (C) is sold (D) are sold
Answer:is sold
Explanation: In the given sentence,
furniture is an uncountable noun and an
uncountable noun always takes a
singular verb(is). Hence, ‘is sold’ will be
the most appropriate answer.
Q22. __ you deserve credit for the success of the show.
(A) None but (B) No less (C) Only if (D) Such that
Answer:None but
Explanation: The phrase ‘None but’
means Only. According to the context of
the sentence, ‘None but’ will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q23. Eggs are sold __ the dozen.
(A) to (B) in (C) at (D) by
Answer:by
Explanation: Whenever we say selling
dozens of anything(bananas, eggs). We
use either Sold by the dozen or Sold in
dozens. Hence, ‘sold by the dozen’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Q24. __ of living life on his own terms, he made few compromises.
(A) Desiring (B) Desired (C) Desire (D) Desirous
Answer:Desiring
Explanation: Desirous is an adjective
which means having desire of something
or being wishful for something. Hence,
‘desirous of’ will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q25. More than half the drain __ been desilted.
(A) was (B) is (C) have (D) has
Answer:has
Explanation: “More than one/two and
More than a + Singular Subject +
Singular verb” is grammatically the
correct structure of the sentence. Hence,
“has(singular verb)” will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q26. I am allowed to take photographs inside the church, __?
(A) am I (B) aren’t I (C) can’t I (D) shall I
Answer:aren’t I
Explanation: According to the Question
Tag rules, If the sentence is positive, the
question tag must be negative and vice
versa. The sentence and the question tag
must be in the same tense. Whereas, for
negative question tags, the contracted
form(haven’t, hasn’t, aren’t, won’t) of
the helping verb will be used. Similarly
in the given question, the sentence is
positive, so the question tag must be
negative and in the contracted form.
Hence, ”aren’t I “ will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q27. __! What a frightening experience it was!
(A) Oh (B) Hurray (C) Alas (D) Bravo
Answer:Oh
Explanation: Alas- used for showing
sadness about something.
Hurray- used for expressing great
pleasure, approval.
Bravo- a word that people shout to show
that they have enjoyed something that
somebody has done.
However, in the given question, the
exclamation “Oh!” will be the most
appropriate answer because it is used to
show a frightening/scary experience.
Q28. He was born in a business family and has a natural aptitude __ business.
(A) for (B) at (C) on (D) to
Answer:for
Explanation: The phrase “Aptitude for something” is
grammatically 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.
Q29. The wise try to improve themselves __ the fools keep blaming their luck.
(A) therefore (B) whereas (C) still (D) whether
Answer:whereas
Explanation: Whereas is a conjunction
which is used for showing a fact that is
different. For example, he eats meat,
whereas she’s a vegetarian. Similarly in
this question, the wise improves and the
fool blames his luck(different fact).
Hence, whereas will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q30. You can go to _ National Art Gallery but I want to visit_ zoo first.
(A) no word required; the (B) the; the (C) a; a (D) the; no word required
Answer:the; the
Explanation: Article ‘The’ is a definite
article which is used to refer to specific or particular nouns and Article ‘A/An’ is
an indefinite article which is used to
modify non-specific or non-particular
nouns. For example, if I say, “Let’s read
the book,” I mean a specific book.
Similarly in the given question, National
Art gallery and zoo are specific nouns.
Hence, article ‘the’ is used in both the
blanks.
Q31. Vivek has a strong resemblance __ his grandfather.
(A) with (B) about (C) from (D) to
Answer:to
Explanation: Resemble means to look
like or be like someone or something.
However, Resemblance is followed by a
fixed preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Q32. You really need _ some guidance in Chemistry.
(A) take (B) to be taking (C) taking (D) to take
Answer:to take
Explanation: When ‘need’ acts as a main
verb, the grammatically correct structure
of the sentence will be “need + to + V1“.
Hence, ‘need to take(V1)’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q33. When I solved the sum __ I was very happy.
(A) myself (B) herself (C) itself (D) oneself
Answer:myself
Explanation: The pronoun ‘I’ is the
first-person singular nominative(or
subjective) case personal pronoun. It is
used to refer to one’s self. However, the
grammatical variants of ‘I’ are me, my,
mine, and myself. Hence, myself will be
the most appropriate answer.
Q34. I __ for forty minutes to see the doctor before my name was announced.
(A) have been waiting (B) had been waiting (C) were waiting (D) am waiting
Answer:had been waiting
Explanation: In the past perfect continuous tense
sentences, an action had started in the
past and continued until another time in
the past. Whereas, “Had been + Ving
form” is the correct structure of a past
perfect continuous tense. Similarly in
this question, the narrator had been
waiting for long before his name was
announced. So, the action started in the
past and continued in the past. Hence,
“had been waiting(Ving)” will be the
most appropriate answer.
Q35. The fan was directly __ my head.
(A) over (B) on (C) at (D) Below
Answer:over
Explanation: 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.
Q36. You have memorised your speech, __ you?
(A) hasn’t (B) haven’t (C) couldn’t (D) Didn’t
Answer:haven’t
Explanation: According to the Question
Tag rules, If the sentence is positive, the
question tag must be negative and vice
versa. The sentence and the question tag
must be in the same tense. Whereas, for
negative question tags, the contracted
form(haven’t, hasn’t, aren’t, won’t) of
the helping verb will be used. Similarly
in the given question, the sentence is positive, the question tag must be
negative and in the contracted form.
Hence, “haven’t” will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q37. It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend __ a flatterer.
(A) between (B) from (C) among (D) And
Answer:from
Explanation: When we distinguish A from B, we want
to show that the qualities of A are
different from B. Similarly in the given
question, the qualities of a loyal friend
are different from a flatterer. Hence,
‘distinguish from’ will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q38. The man __ book you are reading is my father.
(A) who (B) whose (C) that (D) Whom
Answer:whose
Explanation: Whose is a possessive
pronoun (possessive of who). It is used
when we are asking (or telling) to whom
something belongs. For example, whose
mobile phone is this? Similarly in the
given question, the narrator is telling
someone that the book belongs to his/her
father. Hence, whose is the most
appropriate answer.
Q39. We cannot delay the project __ it is urgent.
(A) because (B) than (C) as if (D) although
Answer:because
Explanation: Because is a conjunction
which is used when we are talking about
the reason for something. Similarly in
this given sentence, the reason behind
not delaying the project is that it is very
urgent. Hence, ‘because’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q40. This visit will not interfere______ our plans.
(A) into (B) with (C) at (D) from
Answer:with
Explanation: Interfere with something
means to stop or slow (something). For
example, The drug might interfere with a
child’s physical development. Similarly
in the given question, the narrator is
saying that the visit will not
interfere(hinder or stop) with their plans.
Hence, ‘Interfere with’ is the correct
structure for the sentence.
Q41. __ he became a minister, he didn’t allow any of his relatives to live with him.
(A) As soon as (B) As long as (C) In order that (D) In case
Answer:As soon as
Explanation: If we say that something
happens as soon as something else
happens we mean that it happens
immediately after the other thing.
However, the sentence states as soon as
he became a minister ,he didn’t allow his
relatives to stay with him. So, the second
action was taken as soon as he became
Minister. Hence, as soon as is the most
suitable answer.
Q42. __ cart loaded with mangoes turned upside down on __ main road
(A) A, a (B) The, the (C) A, the (D) The, a
Answer:A, the
Explanation: ‘The’ is a definite article
which is used to refer to specific or
particular nouns. However, A/an is an
indefinite article which is used to modify
non-specific or non-particular nouns. For
example, If I say, Let’s play the game. It
means a specific game. If I say, Lets play
a game. It means any game rather than
any specific game. Hence, ‘a’ & ‘the”
will be the most appropriate answer.
Q43. We could see ______wild elephants bathing in the river.
(A) none (B) lot (C) some (D) any
Answer:some
Explanation: No, Not, None, Never,
Neither etc are some common negative
words. However, ‘Any’ is used for
questions and negative sentences. While,
‘Some’ is used for positive sentences.
Similarly in the given question, they
could see the elephants, which is a
positive sentence and hence some wild
elephants will be the most appropriate
answer.
Q44. We ________Rohit for the last two months.
(A) haven’t seen (B) did not see (C) are not seeing (D) do not see
Answer:haven’t seen
Explanation: “Since” is used to refer to a
point of time and “ Since + Second form
of verb (V2) , Has/Have + V3 “ is the
correct structure of the sentence using
since and talking about a fixed point of
time. For example, Since I joined(V2 )
this post, I have not taken(V3) any bribe.
However, In this sentence, last two
months is the point of time and V3 form
of see is seen. Hence, haven’t seen will
be the most appropriate answer.
Q45. The police will regard it as an accident _____ any evidence to the contrary is found.
(A) whenever (B) still (C) otherwise (D) unless
Answer:unless
Explanation: ‘Unless’ means ‘except if’ or
‘if not’. It is a negative conditional
conjunction which is generally used to
describe two conditions(negative sense)
together like unless you work hard, you
cannot(negative) achieve success.
Hence, unless will be the most
appropriate answer.
Q46. The children’s Series ______ recommended for young readers
(A) has (B) is (C) are (D) have
Answer:is
Explanation: According to the
“Subject-Agreement Rule”, a singular
subject takes a singular verb. However,
Some particular words like team, group,
series act as a singular subject. Hence,
Series will be considered as a singular
subject so it will take ‘is’ as a singular
verb.
Q47. _____you mind lending me your book for a day?
(A) May (B) would (C) could (D) Need
Answer:would
Explanation: Would is used when
someone does a polite request for a work
like would you lend me some
rupees/books/coins. Hence, would is the
most appropriate answer.
Q48. The_____ chair was discarded by the tenant.
(A) broke (B) broking (C) broken (D) break
Answer:broken
Explanation: The sentence is in past tense
so a second form of the verb will be
used. Hence, was broken will be the
most appropriate answer.
Q49. The artists will arrive _____ an hour.
(A) along (B) between (C) within (D) before
Answer:within
Explanation: Within means in a
certain/fixed period of time. Here, the
fixed time period is 1 hour so ‘within’
will be the most appropriate answer.
Q50. There __ no porters on the platform, he had to carry his luggage himself.
(A) going (B) being (C) having (D) been
Answer:being
Explanation: ‘Being’ is usually used to
indicate the cause behind something.
Here, when the narrator did not find any
porter(the cause), then he himself carried
his bag. Hence, ‘being’ is the most
appropriate answer.