Instructions:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Comprehension:
There are certain spheres of one's life in which one should go by one's own (1)______ rather than follow another's counsel. The choice (2)______ one's subject of study is one such sphere. (3)______ one is genuinely interested in a subject, one (4)______ never opt for it. India is already full of (5)______ pegs in round holes, who are unfit for their roles and are doing more harm than good.
SSC CGL 2020171)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (5).
square
Square pegs in round holes = unsuitable for the job.
Instructions:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Comprehension:
Advertising is the promotion of goods and services. It provides an (1)______ to the manufacturing companies to sell their (2)______ better than their competitors. Every time we switch (3)______ the television we find some product or the other (4)______ pushed towards us. It cannot be denied that the (5)______ behind commercial advertising is to increase sales and earn more profit.
SSC CGL 2020172)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (1).
opportunity
Opportunity (noun) = chance; favourable condition. Excuse (noun) = justification; defence; reason.
SSC CGL 2020173)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (2).
products
Product(noun) = something that is made to be sold. Outcome(noun) = result; consequence. Creation(noun) = innovation; invention.
SSC CGL 2020174)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (3).
on
Switch on = make something start working. Switch off = stop something working.
SSC CGL 2020175)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (4).
being
The sentence should be in Passive form. Hence, being will be used.
SSC CGL 2020176)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (5).
motive
Motive(noun) = a reason for doing something. Emotion(noun) = a strong feeling such as love, anger etc.; feeling. Influence(noun) = the power to affect, change or control.
Instructions:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Comprehension:
Environmental pollution is a global problem and (1)______ threat to human survival. The causes of pollution are quite (2)______ such as contamination of water, cutting of trees and forests, emission of toxic gases etc. Due to (3)______ factors, the flora and fauna are adversely affected. An awareness to protect the environment is everybody’s (4)______ duty and we should collectively come forward for
this noble campaign. Government is taking strong (5)______ to check the menace of pollution.
SSC CGL 2020177)Select the most appropriate option for blank No.1
a
A global problem and a threat.
SSC CGL 2020178)Select the most appropriate option for blank No.2
numerous
Numerous(adjective) = existing in large numbers; many. Many is a determiner, pronoun while numerous is an adjective.
SSC CGL 2020179)Select the most appropriate option for blank No.3
these
These (plural of this) is used to refer to particular things or events that are close to you and is also used to refer to something that has already been mentioned.
SSC CGL 2020180)Select the most appropriate option for blank No.4
moral
Moral(adj) = relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty etc. Dubious(adj) = feeling doubt or not feeling certain. Pious(adj) = devoutly religious; reverent.