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Cloze Test SSC CGL 50 MCQ SET:-1
Directions : In all the passages given below, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
SET 1. Q(1-5) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q1. What every tourist must take back from Bhutan is pure honey, especially Putka, “Antibiotic” honey produced (1)—-Melipona Bees (stingless bees) a breed found in protected areas (2)—- 700 to 1,500 metres above sea level. Due (3)—- their small size, they can get larger nutrients (4)—-regular honeybees. It has a tangy/sour taste and can (5)—-your sore throat in a matter of minutes.
(A) of
(B) by
(C) through
(D) with
Answer: by
Explanation: ‘By’ as a preposition means through doing or using something or by means of something. The given passage states that Putka, “Antibiotic” honey is produced by Melipona Bees. Hence, ‘by’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q2. What every tourist must take back from Bhutan is pure honey, especially Putka, “Antibiotic” honey produced (1)—-Melipona Bees (stingless bees) a breed found in protected areas (2)—- 700 to 1,500 metres above sea level. Due (3)—- their small size, they can get larger nutrients (4)—-regular honeybees. It has a tangy/sour taste and can (5)—-your sore throat in a matter of minutes.
(A) midst
(B) between
(C) after
(D) among
Answer: between
Explanation: Between means in the middle of two things, distances, places, etc. The given passage states that Melipona Bees is a breed found in protected areas between 700 to 1,500 metres above sea level.
Q3. What every tourist must take back from Bhutan is pure honey, especially Putka, “Antibiotic” honey produced (1)—-Melipona Bees (stingless bees) a breed found in protected areas (2)—- 700 to 1,500 metres above sea level. Due (3)—- their small size, they can get larger nutrients (4)—-regular honeybees. It has a tangy/sour taste and can (5)—-your sore throat in a matter of minutes.
(A) for
(B) to
(C) at
(D) of
Answer: to
Explanation: The preposition ‘to’ always comes after the word ‘due’. Hence, ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q4. What every tourist must take back from Bhutan is pure honey, especially Putka, “Antibiotic” honey produced (1)—-Melipona Bees (stingless bees) a breed found in protected areas (2)—- 700 to 1,500 metres above sea level. Due (3)—- their small size, they can get larger nutrients (4)—-regular honeybees. It has a tangy/sour taste and can (5)—-your sore throat in a matter of minutes.
(A) and
(B) then
(C) than
(D) though
Answer: than
Explanation: We generally use ‘than’ when we do a comparison between two things. Similarly, in the given passage, we are comparing the Melipona Bees with other regular honeybees.
Q5. What every tourist must take back from Bhutan is pure honey, especially Putka, “Antibiotic” honey produced (1)—-Melipona Bees (stingless bees) a breed found in protected areas (2)—- 700 to 1,500 metres above sea level. Due (3)—- their small size, they can get larger nutrients (4)—-regular honeybees. It has a tangy/sour taste and can (5)—-your sore throat in a matter of minutes.
(A) calm
(B) pacify
(C) appease
(D) soothe
Answer: soothe
Explanation: Soothe means to make somebody calmer or less upset or to comfort somebody. The given passage states that the honey has a tangy/sour taste and can make your sore throat calm. Hence, ‘soothe’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET 2. Q(6-10) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q6. Communication is a connection between people sharing information with (6)—- other. It is important in everyday life, (7)—- work and nearly any time you interact with other (8)—-. Communication issues don’t always happen (9)—- of your English level. The truth is, you can know how to speak English (10)—- knowing how to communicate in English.
(A) every
(B) each
(C) some
(D) one
Answer: each
Explanation: The phrase ‘each other’ is used for saying that A does the same thing to B as B does to A. The given passage states that communication is a connection between people sharing information with each other.
Q7. Communication is a connection between people sharing information with (6)—- other. It is important in everyday life, (7)—- work and nearly any time you interact with other (8)—-. Communication issues don’t always happen (9)—- of your English level. The truth is, you can know how to speak English (10)—- knowing how to communicate in English.
(A) from
(B) on
(C) at
(D) while
Answer: at
Explanation: The phrase ‘at work’ means someone engaged in work. The given passage states that communication is important in everyday life or when we are engaged in our work.
Q8. Communication is a connection between people sharing information with (6)—- other. It is important in everyday life, (7)—- work and nearly any time you interact with other (8)—-. Communication issues don’t always happen (9)—- of your English level. The truth is, you can know how to speak English (10)—- knowing how to communicate in English.
(A) creatures
(B) people
(C) ones
(D) animals
Answer: people
Explanation: We generally communicate with people. However, the given passage states that communication is important when we interact with other people.
Q9. Communication is a connection between people sharing information with (6)—- other. It is important in everyday life, (7)—- work and nearly any time you interact with other (8)—-. Communication issues don’t always happen (9)—- of your English level. The truth is, you can know how to speak English (10)—- knowing how to communicate in English.
(A) beside
(B) since
(C) because
(D) about
Answer: because
Explanation: The conjunction ‘because’ means ‘for the reason that’ & ‘due to the fact that’. The given passage states that communication issues don’t always happen due to your English level. Hence, ‘because’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q10. Communication is a connection between people sharing information with (6)—- other. It is important in everyday life, (7)—- work and nearly any time you interact with other (8)—-. Communication issues don’t always happen (9)—- of your English level. The truth is, you can know how to speak English (10)—- knowing how to communicate in English.
(A) lacking
(B) without
(C) minus
(D) devoid
Answer: without
Explanation: Without is used with a verb in the (-ing form) which means ‘not’. The given passage states that you can know how to speak English without knowing(-ing) how to communicate in English. Hence, ‘without’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET 3. Q(11-15) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q11. Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (11)—- spun and woven into a large (12)—- of consumer and industrial products, (13)—- garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (14)—- as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (15)—- parts such as tire cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.
(A) be
(B) will be
(C) is
(D) are
Answer: are
Explanation: Fibres is a plural subject that will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. However, the given sentence is in the present tense.
Q12. Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (11)—- spun and woven into a large (12)—- of consumer and industrial products, (13)—- garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (14)—- as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (15)—- parts such as tire cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.
(A) figure
(B) extent
(C) total
(D) number
Answer: number
Explanation: The given passage states that man-made fibres are spun and woven into a large number of consumer and industrial products. Hence, ‘number’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q13. Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (11)—- spun and woven into a large (12)—- of consumer and industrial products, (13)—- garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (14)—- as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (15)—- parts such as tire cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.
(A) including
(B) wrapping
(C) counting
(D) showing
Answer: including
Explanation: Including means to contain something as a part of something else. The given passage states that man-made fibres include garments.
Q14. Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (11)—- spun and woven into a large (12)—- of consumer and industrial products, (13)—- garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (14)—- as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (15)—- parts such as tire cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.
(A) more
(B) so
(C) much
(D) such
Answer: such
Explanation: Such is used for emphasizing the degree of something. The given passage states that man-made fibres include home furnishings such as upholstery, carpets and drapes. However, we use ‘such as’ in place of for example in a sentence. Hence, ‘such’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q15. Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (11)—- spun and woven into a large (12)—- of consumer and industrial products, (13)—- garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (14)—- as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (15)—- parts such as tire cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.
(A) industrialised
(B) industrial
(C) industrialist
(D) industry
Answer: industrial
Explanation: Industrial means connected with the industry. The given passage tells about some industrial parts such as tire cords, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.
SET 4. Q(16-20) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q16. It is true that the more you study, the more you (16)—- your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (17)—-. A person with higher education certainly has a better A person with higher education certainly has a better (18)—- and ideas to help in community and societal 19)—-. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (20)—- for the nation as a whole.
(A) expand
(B) exchange
(C) convert
(D) narrow
Answer: expand
Explanation: Expand means to become or to make something bigger. The given passage states that the more we study, the more we increase our horizons.
Q17. It is true that the more you study, the more you (16)—- your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (17)—-. A person with higher education certainly has a better A person with higher education certainly has a better (18)—- and ideas to help in community and societal 19)—-. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (20)—- for the nation as a whole.
(A) succession
(B) transformation
(C) enlargement
(D) backwardness
Answer: transformation
Explanation: Transformation means a complete change in someone’s or something’s appearance. The given passage states that if we study more our point of view will undergo a complete change. Hence, ‘transformation’ is the most appropriate answer
Q18. It is true that the more you study, the more you (16)—- your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (17)—-. A person with higher education certainly has a better A person with higher education certainly has a better (18)—- and ideas to help in community and societal 19)—-. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (20)—- for the nation as a whole.
(A) routine
(B) luck
(C) scope
(D) outlook
Answer: outlook
Explanation: Outlook means our attitude to or feeling about life and the world. The given passage states that a person with higher education certainly has a better feeling about life.
Q19. It is true that the more you study, the more you (16)—- your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (17)—-. A person with higher education certainly has a better A person with higher education certainly has a better (18)—- and ideas to help in community and societal 19)—-. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (20)—- for the nation as a whole.
(A) development
(B) ripening
(C) maturity
(D) elaboration
Answer: development
Explanation: Development means a process that creates growth, progress, and positive change. The given passage states that a person with higher education has ideas to help in the community and societal development.
Q20. It is true that the more you study, the more you (16)—- your horizon and hence your point of view undergoes a (17)—-. A person with higher education certainly has a better A person with higher education certainly has a better (18)—- and ideas to help in community and societal 19)—-. Ideas that are gathered from such people provide a global (20)—- for the nation as a whole.
(A) proportion
(B) posture
(C) perspective
(D) prejudice
Answer: perspective
Explanation: Perspective means the ability to think about problems and decisions in a reasonable way. The given passage states that ideas that are gathered from highly educated people provide a global perspective for the nation as a whole.
SET 5. Q(21-25) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q21. It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (21)—-. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (22)—- requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (23)—- in higher education to co-relate academics to the (24)—- of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (25)—- the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.
(A) ripening
(B) development
(C) progress
(D) maturity
Answer: development
Explanation: Development means a process that creates growth, progress, and positive change. The given passage states that it is essential to form a link between formal education and skill development.
Q22. It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (21)—-. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (22)—- requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (23)—- in higher education to co-relate academics to the (24)—- of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (25)—- the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.
(A) essential
(B) domestic
(C) needless
(D) external
Answer: essential
Explanation: Essential means something completely necessary. The given passage states that multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are necessary requirements of every sector.
Q23. It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (21)—-. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (22)—- requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (23)—- in higher education to co-relate academics to the (24)—- of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (25)—- the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.
(A) settled
(B) introduced
(C) improved
(D) related
Answer: introduced
Explanation: Introduce means to bring in something new for the first time. However, “being + V3” is grammatically the correct structure for the sentence. Hence, ‘introduced(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q24. It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (21)—-. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (22)—- requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (23)—- in higher education to co-relate academics to the (24)—- of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (25)—- the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.
(A) need
(B) duty
(C) charge
(D) urgency
Answer: need
Explanation: Need means you must have or do something.The given passage states that reforms are being introduced in higher education to co-relate academics to the needs of various service sectors. Hence, ‘need’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q25. It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (21)—-. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (22)—- requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (23)—- in higher education to co-relate academics to the (24)—- of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (25)—- the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.
(A) met
(B) meeting
(C) meets
(D) meet
Answer: meet
Explanation: Meet means to be enough for something. The given passage states that innovative models can help to meet the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labor.
SET 6. Q(26-30) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q26. “Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are (26)—- organically, so whatever you buy is (27)—- farm produced as the (28)—- of the population indulge in farming for (29)—-,” says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We use turmeric on wounds, also to dye (30)—- and it is added extensively in our cooking. Also, many believe it is anti cancer and can treat tumours.
(A) grown
(B) grow
(C) grows
(D) grew
Answer: grown
Explanation: “is/am/are + V3” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence which is in passive voice. However, ‘grow’ means to develop into an adult form like fruits & vegetables are grown organically in the passage. Hence, ‘are grown(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q27. “Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are (26)—- organically, so whatever you buy is (27)—- farm produced as the (28)—- of the population indulge in farming for (29)—-,” says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We use turmeric on wounds, also to dye (30)—- and it is added extensively in our cooking. Also, many believe it is anti cancer and can treat tumours.
(A) locally
(B) nearby
(C) closely
(D) nearly
Answer: locally
Explanation: Locally means within a particular area or place. The given passage states that whatever we buy in Bhutan is locally produced in Bhutan.
Q28. “Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are (26)—- organically, so whatever you buy is (27)—- farm produced as the (28)—- of the population indulge in farming for (29)—-,” says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We use turmeric on wounds, also to dye (30)—- and it is added extensively in our cooking. Also, many believe it is anti cancer and can treat tumours.
(A) common
(B) mass
(C) majority
(D) community
Answer: majority
Explanation: ‘Majority’ means the largest number or part of a group of people. The given passage states that a large number of the population of Bhutan is indulged in farming.
Q29. “Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are (26)—- organically, so whatever you buy is (27)—- farm produced as the (28)—- of the population indulge in farming for (29)—-,” says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We use turmeric on wounds, also to dye (30)—- and it is added extensively in our cooking. Also, many believe it is anti cancer and can treat tumours.
(A) nutrition
(B) sustenance
(C) conservation
(D) provision
Answer: sustenance
Explanation: Sustenance means the process of making something continues to exist. The given passage states that the majority of the population indulges in farming for sustenance(for a living).
Q30. “Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are (26)—- organically, so whatever you buy is (27)—- farm produced as the (28)—- of the population indulge in farming for (29)—-,” says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We use turmeric on wounds, also to dye (30)—- and it is added extensively in our cooking. Also, many believe it is anti cancer and can treat tumours.
(A) covering
(B) attires
(C) fashions
(D) garments
Answer: garments
Explanation: Garment means a piece of clothing. The given passage states that the people of Bhutan use turmeric on wounds and also to dye garments.
SET 7. Q(31-35) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q31. Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen (31)__ in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is (32)__ of the most plentiful and essential (33)__ compounds. A tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature, it has the important (34)__ to dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the (35)__ of water as a solvent is essential to living organisms.
(A) exists
(B) lasts
(C) survives
(D) endures
Answer: exists
Explanation: Exist means to be real or to be found in the real world. The given passage states that water exists in gaseous, liquid, and solid states.
Q32. Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen (31)__ in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is (32)__ of the most plentiful and essential (33)__ compounds. A tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature, it has the important (34)__ to dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the (35)__ of water as a solvent is essential to living organisms.
(A) unique
(B) lone
(C) one
(D) single
Answer: one
Explanation: According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘One of + Plural Subject’ is grammatically the correct structure. In the given sentence, ‘compounds’ is a plural subject.
Q33. Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen (31)__ in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is (32)__ of the most plentiful and essential (33)__ compounds. A tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature, it has the important (34)__ to dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the (35)__ of water as a solvent is essential to living organisms.
(A) by
(B) in
(C) for
(D) of
Answer: of
Explanation: According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘One of + Plural Subject’ is grammatically the correct structure. The given passage states that it is one of the most plentiful and essential of compounds.
Q34. Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen (31)__ in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is (32)__ of the most plentiful and essential (33)__ compounds. A tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature, it has the important (34)__ to dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the (35)__ of water as a solvent is essential to living organisms.
(A) ability
(B) knack
(C) proficiency
(D) competence
Answer: ability
Explanation: Ability means the mental or physical power that makes it possible to do something. The given passage states that water has the important ability to dissolve many other substances. Hence, ’ability’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q35. Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen (31)__ in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is (32)__ of the most plentiful and essential (33)__ compounds. A tasteless and odourless liquid at room temperature, it has the important (34)__ to dissolve many other substances. Indeed, the (35)__ of water as a solvent is essential to living organisms.
(A) veracity
(B) versatility
(C) velocity
(D) validity
Answer: versatility
Explanation: Versatility means the ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. The given passage states that the versatility of water as a solvent is essential for living organisms. Hence, ’versatility’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET 8. Q(36-40) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q36. The word “archaeology” comes from the Greek word “arkhaios,” which means “ancient.” (36)__ some archaeologists study living cultures, most archaeologists concern (37)__ with the distant past. People have dug (38)__ monuments and collected artefacts for thousands of years. (39)__, these people were not scholars, but looters and grave robbers looking to make money or (40)__ up their personal collections.
(A) Still
(B) Even
(C) Yet
(D) Although
Answer: Although
Explanation: Although is a conjunction which means despite the fact that or despite being. The given passage states that despite the fact that some archaeologists study living cultures, most archaeologists concern themselves with the distant past.
Q37. The word “archaeology” comes from the Greek word “arkhaios,” which means “ancient.” (36)__ some archaeologists study living cultures, most archaeologists concern (37)__ with the distant past. People have dug (38)__ monuments and collected artefacts for thousands of years. (39)__, these people were not scholars, but looters and grave robbers looking to make money or (40)__ up their personal collections.
(A) itself
(B) them
(C) himself
(D) themselves
Answer: themselves
Explanation: Themselves is a reflexive pronoun that is used for a plural subject mentioned earlier like archaeologists(plural) are mentioned in the given passage.
Q38. The word “archaeology” comes from the Greek word “arkhaios,” which means “ancient.” (36)__ some archaeologists study living cultures, most archaeologists concern (37)__ with the distant past. People have dug (38)__ monuments and collected artefacts for thousands of years. (39)__, these people were not scholars, but looters and grave robbers looking to make money or (40)__ up their personal collections.
(A) ahead
(B) in
(C) up
(D) over
Answer: up
Explanation: ‘Dig up’ is a phrase that means to remove something from under the ground by digging. However, ‘have + past participle form” is grammatically the correct structure & ‘dug up’ is the past participle form of ‘dig up’. Hence, ‘up’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q39. The word “archaeology” comes from the Greek word “arkhaios,” which means “ancient.” (36)__ some archaeologists study living cultures, most archaeologists concern (37)__ with the distant past. People have dug (38)__ monuments and collected artefacts for thousands of years. (39)__, these people were not scholars, but looters and grave robbers looking to make money or (40)__ up their personal collections.
(A) Regularly
(B) Commonly
(C) Often
(D) Seldom
Answer: Often
Explanation: Often means many times. The given passage states that at many times these people were not scholars, but looters and grave robbers.
Q40. The word “archaeology” comes from the Greek word “arkhaios,” which means “ancient.” (36)__ some archaeologists study living cultures, most archaeologists concern (37)__ with the distant past. People have dug (38)__ monuments and collected artefacts for thousands of years. (39)__, these people were not scholars, but looters and grave robbers looking to make money or (40)__ up their personal collections.
(A) create
(B) build
(C) construct
(D) assemble
Answer: build
Explanation: ‘Build up’ means an increase of something over a period. The given passage states that many times looters and grave robbers made money or increased their personal collections. Hence, ‘build’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET 9. Q(41-45) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q41. Ben committed (41)__crime when he (42)__a bank. Someone (43)__ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (44)__ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (45)__.
(A) much
(B) an
(C) many
(D) a
Answer: a
Explanation: The given passage tells about a single crime committed by Ben. Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate answer
Q42. Ben committed (41)__crime when he (42)__a bank. Someone (43)__ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (44)__ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (45)__.
(A) robbed
(B) liked
(C) entered
(D) noticed
Answer: robbed
Explanation: ‘Rob’ means to take money, property, etc. from a person or place illegally. The given passage states that Ben committed a crime when he robbed a bank.
Q43. Ben committed (41)__crime when he (42)__a bank. Someone (43)__ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (44)__ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (45)__.
(A) signed
(B) moved
(C) spoke
(D) witnessed
Answer: witnessed
Explanation: Witness means a person who sees something happen and who can tell other people about it later. However, the sentence is in the past tense so the past form of ‘witness’ will be used. The given passage states that someone witnessed the crime and told the police.
Q44. Ben committed (41)__crime when he (42)__a bank. Someone (43)__ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (44)__ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (45)__.
(A) with
(B) on
(C) in
(D) of
Answer: with
Explanation: The police generally charge someone with a crime. The given passage states that the police charged Ben with the crime and put him behind bars.
Q45. Ben committed (41)__crime when he (42)__a bank. Someone (43)__ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (44)__ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (45)__.
(A) adventurer
(B) accomplice
(C) admirer
(D) colleague
Answer: accomplice
Explanation: Accomplice means a person who helps somebody to do something bad, especially a crime. The given passage states that the Police also accused Ben’s twin brother, Bill, who also helped him in the crime.
SET 10. Q(46-50) : Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Q46. The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India. (46)__ composed in the 2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (47)__ to be written by Vishnu Sharma (48)__ with many other scholars. The purpose behind the composition (49)__ to implant moral values and governing (50)__ in the young sons of the king.
(A) Firstly
(B) Ultimately
(C) Eventually
(D) Originally
Answer: Originally
Explanation: Originally means in the beginning, before any changes or developments. The given passage states that Panchatantra was originally composed in the 2nd century BC.
Q47. The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India. (46)__ composed in the 2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (47)__ to be written by Vishnu Sharma (48)__ with many other scholars. The purpose behind the composition (49)__ to implant moral values and governing (50)__ in the young sons of the king.
(A) believed
(B) designed
(C) established
(D) alleged
Answer: believed
Explanation: Believe means to think that something is true or possible. The given passage states that Panchatantra is believed to be written by Vishnu Sharma.
Q48. The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India. (46)__ composed in the 2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (47)__ to be written by Vishnu Sharma (48)__ with many other scholars. The purpose behind the composition (49)__ to implant moral values and governing (50)__ in the young sons of the king.
(A) near
(B) next
(C) beside
(D) along
Answer: along
Explanation: ‘Along’ means with somebody. The given passage states that Panchatantra is believed to be written by Vishnu Sharma along with many other scholars.
Q49. The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India. (46)__ composed in the 2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (47)__ to be written by Vishnu Sharma (48)__ with many other scholars. The purpose behind the composition (49)__ to implant moral values and governing (50)__ in the young sons of the king.
(A) are
(B) was
(C) be
(D) were
Answer: was
Explanation: The passage is about Panchatantra which was written in the past so the given sentence will have a verb in the past tense(was). Hence, ‘was’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q50. The Panchatantra is a legendary collection of short stories from India. (46)__ composed in the 2nd century BC, Panchatantra is (47)__ to be written by Vishnu Sharma (48)__ with many other scholars. The purpose behind the composition (49)__ to implant moral values and governing (50)__ in the young sons of the king.
(A) faculties
(B) flairs
(C) skills
(D) gifts
Answer: skills
Explanation: Skill means the ability to do something well. The given passage states that the purpose behind the composition was to implant moral values and governing skills in the young sons of the king. Hence, ‘skills’ is the most appropriate answer