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Cloze Test SSC CGL 50 MCQ SET:-2
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. Tourism is one(1)_____the biggest businesses in the world, generating(2)_____200 million jobs. It is vital for the economies of (3)_____countries. The downside is that tourism is a major(4)_____of climate change through the carbon (5) _____ it causes.
(A) at
(B) by
(C) of
(D) in
Answer: of
Explanation: “One of the + Superlative degree of the adjective(biggest)” is grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the best, one of the greatest, one of the biggest, etc. Similarly, ‘Tourism is one of the biggest businesses’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q2. Tourism is one(1)_____the biggest businesses in the world, generating(2)_____200 million jobs. It is vital for the economies of (3)_____countries. The downside is that tourism is a major(4)_____of climate change through the carbon (5) _____ it causes.
(A) at last
(B) at least
(C) at most
(D) at much
Answer: at least
Explanation: ‘At least’ means not less than and probably more. The given passage states that tourism generates not less than 200 million jobs. Hence, ‘at least’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q3. Tourism is one(1)_____the biggest businesses in the world, generating(2)_____200 million jobs. It is vital for the economies of (3)_____countries. The downside is that tourism is a major(4)_____of climate change through the carbon (5) _____ it causes.
(A) less
(B) enough
(C) many
(D) much
Answer: many
Explanation: Many means a large number of people or things. The given passage states that tourism is vital for the economies of a large number of countries.
Q4. Tourism is one(1)_____the biggest businesses in the world, generating(2)_____200 million jobs. It is vital for the economies of (3)_____countries. The downside is that tourism is a major(4)_____of climate change through the carbon (5) _____ it causes.
(A) revolver
(B) quantifier
(C) contributor
(D) contractor
Answer: contributor
Explanation: Contributor means one who contributes to something. The given passage states that tourism contributes to climate change. Hence, ‘contributor’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q5. Tourism is one(1)_____the biggest businesses in the world, generating(2)_____200 million jobs. It is vital for the economies of (3)_____countries. The downside is that tourism is a major(4)_____of climate change through the carbon (5) _____ it causes.
(A) options
(B) omissions
(C) emissions
(D) variations
Answer: emissions
Explanation: ‘Emissions’ means send something out into the air that is harmful to the environment. The given passage states that tourism contributes to climate change through the carbon it sends out into the atmosphere.
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. The first human beings to control fire gradually learned (6)—– many uses. Not only did they (7) —–fire to keep warm and cook their food; they (8) —-learned to use it in hunting or warfare, to kill insects, to (9)—-berries, and to clear forests of underbush so that game (10)—-be better seen and hunted. Eventually they learned that the burning of brush produced better grasslands and therefore more games.
(A) their
(B) his
(C) its
(D) your
Answer: its
Explanation: ‘Its’ means of or belonging to a thing mentioned earlier like the fire is mentioned in the given passage.
Q7. The first human beings to control fire gradually learned (6)—– many uses. Not only did they (7) —–fire to keep warm and cook their food; they (8) —-learned to use it in hunting or warfare, to kill insects, to (9)—-berries, and to clear forests of underbush so that game (10)—-be better seen and hunted. Eventually they learned that the burning of brush produced better grasslands and therefore more games.
(A) used
(B) use
(C) prepare
(D) ready
Answer: use
Explanation: The given passage is about the use of fire for different purposes. Hence, ‘use’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q8. The first human beings to control fire gradually learned (6)—– many uses. Not only did they (7) —–fire to keep warm and cook their food; they (8) —-learned to use it in hunting or warfare, to kill insects, to (9)—-berries, and to clear forests of underbush so that game (10)—-be better seen and hunted. Eventually they learned that the burning of brush produced better grasslands and therefore more games.
(A) alternative
(B) instead
(C) well
(D) also
Answer: also
Explanation: Also as an adverb means in addition. The given passage states that in addition to its use in cooking food, human beings also learned to use fire in hunting or warfare.
Q9. The first human beings to control fire gradually learned (6)—– many uses. Not only did they (7) —–fire to keep warm and cook their food; they (8) —-learned to use it in hunting or warfare, to kill insects, to (9)—-berries, and to clear forests of underbush so that game (10)—-be better seen and hunted. Eventually they learned that the burning of brush produced better grasslands and therefore more games.
(A) acquire
(B) safeguard
(C) obtain
(D) attain
Answer: safeguard
Explanation: Safeguard means something that protects against possible dangers. The given passage states that human beings learned to use fire to safeguard berries.
Q10. The first human beings to control fire gradually learned (6)—– many uses. Not only did they (7) —–fire to keep warm and cook their food; they (8) —-learned to use it in hunting or warfare, to kill insects, to (9)—-berries, and to clear forests of underbush so that game (10)—-be better seen and hunted. Eventually they learned that the burning of brush produced better grasslands and therefore more games.
(A) shall
(B) will
(C) could
(D) must
Answer: could
Explanation: ‘Could’ is used for saying that something may be or may have been possible. The given passage states that human beings learned to use fire to clear forests of underbrush so that game could be better seen.
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. The five senses (11)—- sight, hearing, taste, touch and (12)—- . What is sometimes (13) —-to as a ‘sixth sense’ is a power to be aware (14)—- things independently of the five (15)—- senses, a kind of supernatural sense.
(A) is
(B) of
(C) are
(D) in
Answer: are
Explanation: According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘senses’ is a plural subject that will take ‘are’ as a plural verb.
Q12. The five senses (11)—- sight, hearing, taste, touch and (12)—- . What is sometimes (13) —-to as a ‘sixth sense’ is a power to be aware (14)—- things independently of the five (15)—- senses, a kind of supernatural sense.
(A) anger
(B) happiness
(C) smell
(D) sadness
Answer: smell
Explanation: The given passage is about the five senses. The five senses are mentioned in the first sentence except for the smell.
Q13. The five senses (11)—- sight, hearing, taste, touch and (12)—- . What is sometimes (13) —-to as a ‘sixth sense’ is a power to be aware (14)—- things independently of the five (15)—- senses, a kind of supernatural sense.
(A) required
(B) referred
(C) retained
(D) reminded
Answer: referred
Explanation: Referred means to mention or talk about somebody/something. The given passage states that the power to be aware of things is sometimes referred to as the Sixth sense.
Q14. The five senses (11)—- sight, hearing, taste, touch and (12)—- . What is sometimes (13) —-to as a ‘sixth sense’ is a power to be aware (14)—- things independently of the five (15)—- senses, a kind of supernatural sense.
(A) on
(B) of
(C) in
(D) at
Answer: of
Explanation: Aware means conscious of and informed about somebody/something. However, ‘aware’ always takes the preposition ‘of’ with it.
Q15. The five senses (11)—- sight, hearing, taste, touch and (12)—- . What is sometimes (13) —-to as a ‘sixth sense’ is a power to be aware (14)—- things independently of the five (15)—- senses, a kind of supernatural sense.
(A) botanical
(B) geological
(C) geographical
(D) physical
Answer: physical
Explanation: Physical means connected with your body. The given passage talks about the five physical senses.
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. English vocabulary has (16)__ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (17)__ contact with foreign (18)__ and its readiness to (19)__ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (20)__ than other languages.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) one
Answer: a
Explanation: We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, remarkable is the word in the given passage that starts with a consonant(r).
Q17. English vocabulary has (16)__ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (17)__ contact with foreign (18)__ and its readiness to (19)__ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (20)__ than other languages.
(A) of
(B) on
(C) to
(D) at
Answer: of
Explanation: The preposition ‘of’ means belonging to, connected with, or part of something/somebody. The given passage tells about the period of contact with foreign languages. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q18. English vocabulary has (16)__ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (17)__ contact with foreign (18)__ and its readiness to (19)__ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (20)__ than other languages.
(A) languages
(B) science
(C) currencies
(D) mathematics
Answer: languages
Explanation: Language is the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country. However, the given passage is about vocabulary and the English language. Hence, ‘languages’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q19. English vocabulary has (16)__ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (17)__ contact with foreign (18)__ and its readiness to (19)__ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (20)__ than other languages.
(A) discard
(B) coin
(C) shed
(D) think
Answer: coin
Explanation: ‘Coin’ means to invent a new word or phrase. The given passage tells about the readiness of language to invent new words out of old elements. Hence, ‘coin’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q20. English vocabulary has (16)__ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (17)__ contact with foreign (18)__ and its readiness to (19)__ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (20)__ than other languages.
(A) vocabulary
(B) selection
(C) catalogue
(D) inventory
Answer: vocabulary
Explanation: The given passage talks about the vocabulary of the English language. Hence, ‘vocabulary’ is the most appropriate answer.
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. The muskmelon is (21)_ perfect summer (22)_. It is (23)_ in water content which can help (24)_ care of our (25)_ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season.
(A) few
(B) a
(C) much
(D) an
Answer: a
Explanation: We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc. However, perfect is the word in the given passage that starts with a consonant(p). Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q22. The muskmelon is (21)_ perfect summer (22)_. It is (23)_ in water content which can help (24)_ care of our (25)_ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season.
(A) disaster
(B) enemy
(C) hazard
(D) companion
Answer: companion
Explanation: Companion means a person or animal with whom you spend a lot of time or go somewhere. The given passage states that the muskmelon is a perfect companion for the summer season. Hence, ‘companion’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q23. The muskmelon is (21)_ perfect summer (22)_. It is (23)_ in water content which can help (24)_ care of our (25)_ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season.
(A) rich
(B) wide
(C) poor
(D) lengthy
Answer: rich
Explanation: Rich means containing a lot of something. The given passage states that muskmelon contains a lot of water. Hence, ‘rich’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q24. The muskmelon is (21)_ perfect summer (22)_. It is (23)_ in water content which can help (24)_ care of our (25)_ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season.
(A) like
(B) take
(C) look
(D) took
Answer: take
Explanation: The phrase ‘take care of’ means keep someone or something safe. The given passage states that water content in muskmelon takes care of our body’s fluids. Hence, ‘take’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q25. The muskmelon is (21)_ perfect summer (22)_. It is (23)_ in water content which can help (24)_ care of our (25)_ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season.
(A) heart’s
(B) body’s
(C) health’s
(D) mind’s
Answer: body’s
Explanation: The human body contains different types of fluids and water content in muskmelon takes care of the body’s fluid loss. Hence, ‘body’s’ is the most appropriate answer.
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. Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (26)__ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (27)__ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (28)__ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (29)__. The first impact of global warming is melting of (30)__ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.
(A) means
(B) refers
(C) seems
(D) connects
Answer: refers
Explanation: Refer means to mention or talk about somebody/something. The given passage states that Global warming refers to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere. Hence, ‘refers’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q27. Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (26)__ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (27)__ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (28)__ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (29)__. The first impact of global warming is melting of (30)__ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.
(A) on
(B) in
(C) of
(D) at
Answer: of
Explanation: The preposition ‘of’ means belonging to, connected with, or part of something/somebody. The given passage states that Global warming refers to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere of the planet earth. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q28. Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (26)__ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (27)__ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (28)__ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (29)__. The first impact of global warming is melting of (30)__ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.
(A) useful
(B) several
(C) sudden
(D) separate
Answer: several
Explanation: Several means more than two but not very many. The given passage states that there are several activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature. Hence, ‘several’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q29. Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (26)__ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (27)__ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (28)__ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (29)__. The first impact of global warming is melting of (30)__ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.
(A) gradually
(B) properly
(C) purposely
(D) frequently
Answer: gradually
Explanation: Gradually means slowly over a period of time. The given passage states that there are several activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature slowly over a period of time. Hence, ‘gradually’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q30. Almost everyone in the present world is familiar with the term ‘Global Warming’. It (26)__ to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere (27)__ the planet Earth. It is true that there are (28)__ activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature (29)__. The first impact of global warming is melting of (30)__ in a rapid way. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as to its inhabitants.
(A) glaciers
(B) rivers
(C) lakes
(D) mountains
Answer: glaciers
Explanation: Glaciers means a mass of ice that moves slowly down a valley. The given passage states that the first impact of global warming is the melting of glaciers. Hence, ‘glaciers’ is the most appropriate answer.
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. Essaouira’s origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco’s Atlantic coast (31)__ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (32)__ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (33)__ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (34)__ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (35)__ Africa’s interior.
(A) have been
(B) been
(C) had be
(D) has been
Answer: has been
Explanation: The phrase ‘ever since’ is used to describe an action or situation that began in the past and continues in the present & for that type of situation we use ‘has/have been’. However, ‘the spot’ is a singular subject so it will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘has been’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q32. Essaouira’s origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco’s Atlantic coast (31)__ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (32)__ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (33)__ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (34)__ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (35)__ Africa’s interior.
(A) For
(B) At
(C) Above
(D) In
Answer: For
Explanation: ‘For’ refers to a specific period of time or a numerical value of time, for example for 2 years, for decades, for centuries, etc. Hence, ‘for’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q33. Essaouira’s origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco’s Atlantic coast (31)__ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (32)__ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (33)__ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (34)__ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (35)__ Africa’s interior.
(A) from
(B) at
(C) as
(D) by
Answer: as
Explanation: ‘As’ is used for talking about somebody/something’s job, role or function. The given passage states that the harbour town was an important trading post as a seaport. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q34. Essaouira’s origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco’s Atlantic coast (31)__ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (32)__ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (33)__ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (34)__ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (35)__ Africa’s interior.
(A) highway
(B) direction
(C) route
(D) way
Answer: route
Explanation: ‘Route’ means a particular way from one place to another. The given passage states that the harbour town is the north-western terminus of a caravan route stretching across the desert to Timbuktu. Hence, ‘route’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q35. Essaouira’s origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco’s Atlantic coast (31)__ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (32)__ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (33)__ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (34)__ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (35)__ Africa’s interior.
(A) above
(B) on
(C) in
(D) over
Answer: in
Explanation: The given passage states that the caravan route stretches across the desert to Timbuktu in Africa’s interior. Hence, ‘in’ 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. Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small (36)__ and lesser steepness are called cascades; the (37)__ is often applied to a series of small falls (38)__ a river. Still gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless (39)__ turbulent flow and white water in response to a local (40)__ in channel gradient are rapids.
(A) peak
(B) growth
(C) height
(D) summit
Answer: height
Explanation: ‘Waterfall’ is a steep fall or flow of water in a watercourse from a height. Hence, ‘height’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q37. Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small (36)__ and lesser steepness are called cascades; the (37)__ is often applied to a series of small falls (38)__ a river. Still gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless (39)__ turbulent flow and white water in response to a local (40)__ in channel gradient are rapids.
(A) call
(B) term
(C) idiom
(D) example
Answer: term
Explanation: ‘Term’ means a word or group of words with a particular meaning. The given passage states that the term cascades is often applied to a series of small falls along a river. Hence, ‘term’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q38. Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small (36)__ and lesser steepness are called cascades; the (37)__ is often applied to a series of small falls (38)__ a river. Still gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless (39)__ turbulent flow and white water in response to a local (40)__ in channel gradient are rapids.
(A) along
(B) overhead
(C) beyond
(D) above
Answer: along
Explanation: ‘Along’ means with somebody. The given passage states that the term cascades is often applied to a series of small falls along(with) a river. Hence, ‘along’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q39. Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small (36)__ and lesser steepness are called cascades; the (37)__ is often applied to a series of small falls (38)__ a river. Still gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless (39)__ turbulent flow and white water in response to a local (40)__ in channel gradient are rapids.
(A) parade
(B) boast
(C) exhibit
(D) flourish
Answer: exhibit
Explanation: Exhibit means to show clearly that you have a particular quality, feeling, etc. The given passage states that gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless clearly show(exhibit) turbulent flow. Hence, ‘exhibit’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q40. Waterfalls, sometimes called cataracts, arise from an abrupt steepening of a river channel that causes the flow of water to drop vertically, or nearly so. Waterfalls of small (36)__ and lesser steepness are called cascades; the (37)__ is often applied to a series of small falls (38)__ a river. Still gentler reaches of rivers that nonetheless (39)__ turbulent flow and white water in response to a local (40)__ in channel gradient are rapids.
(A) growth
(B) proliferation
(C) intensification
(D) intensification
Answer: intensification
Explanation: Intensification means an increase in strength or magnitude. The given passage states that water in response to a local intensification in channel gradients is rapid. Hence, ‘intensification’ 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. Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the (41)__ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (42)__ those of a person who has never smoked. The (43)__ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (44)__ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (45)__ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.
(A) factual
(B) impossible
(C) nominal
(D) potential
Answer: potential
Explanation: Potential means the qualities or abilities that somebody/something has. The given passage states that smoking causes a mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the potential risk. Hence, ‘potential’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q42. Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the (41)__ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (42)__ those of a person who has never smoked. The (43)__ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (44)__ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (45)__ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.
(A) differ
(B) resemble
(C) disagree
(D) identify
Answer: resemble
Explanation: Resemble means to be or look like somebody/something else. The given passage states that quitting smoking can replenish cells that actually resemble those of a person who has never smoked. Hence, ‘resemble’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q43. Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the (41)__ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (42)__ those of a person who has never smoked. The (43)__ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (44)__ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (45)__ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.
(A) most
(B) many
(C) much
(D) more
Answer: more
Explanation: “The more you____ the more you____ “ is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘more’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q44. Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the (41)__ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (42)__ those of a person who has never smoked. The (43)__ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (44)__ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (45)__ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.
(A) stable
(B) constant
(C) incomplete
(D) broken
Answer: constant
Explanation: Constant means happening or existing all the time or again and again. The given passage states that the constant damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can lead to cancers in the lungs. Hence, ‘constant’ is the most appropriate answer
Q45. Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the (41)__ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (42)__ those of a person who has never smoked. The (43)__ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (44)__ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (45)__ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.
(A) lead
(B) guide
(C) seize
(D) direct
Answer: lead
Explanation: Lead means to have something as a result. The given passage states that the constant damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can lead to cancers in the lungs. Hence, ‘lead’ is the most appropriate answer.
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. John was an artist (46)__ profession. He was very (47)__ at his work and could (48)__ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (49)__ in (50)__ the work of renowned artists.
(A) off
(B) by
(C) from
(D) about
Answer: by
Explanation: The preposition ‘by’ means according to something. However, we generally say he is a cricketer by profession, swimmer by profession, singer by profession, etc. The given passage states that John was an artist by profession. Hence, ‘by’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q47. John was an artist (46)__ profession. He was very (47)__ at his work and could (48)__ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (49)__ in (50)__ the work of renowned artists.
(A) richer
(B) good
(C) better
(D) best
Answer: good
Explanation: Good means of high quality or standard. The given passage states that he was very good at his work. Hence, ‘good’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q48. John was an artist (46)__ profession. He was very (47)__ at his work and could (48)__ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (49)__ in (50)__ the work of renowned artists.
(A) plant
(B) paint
(C) painted
(D) plaintive
Answer: paint
Explanation: The given passage states that John was an artist so he can paint easily. Hence, ‘paint’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q49. John was an artist (46)__ profession. He was very (47)__ at his work and could (48)__ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (49)__ in (50)__ the work of renowned artists.
(A) sanctify
(B) socialize
(C) specialize
(D) synthesize
Answer: specialize
Explanation: Specialize means to give most of your attention to one subject. The given passage states that circumstances forced John to specialize in dominating the work of renowned artists. Hence, ‘specialize’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q50. John was an artist (46)__ profession. He was very (47)__ at his work and could (48)__ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (49)__ in (50)__ the work of renowned artists.
(A) doubting
(B) duplicating
(C) dominating
(D) doubling
Answer: duplicating
Explanation: Dominating means to be more powerful, important, or noticeable than others. The given passage states that circumstances forced John to specialize in dominating the work of renowned artists. Hence, ‘dominating’ is the most appropriate answer.