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 number. A raptor’s day begins soon after dawn. They (1)______ their wings for a quick warm-up and are ready for the hunt. Nature (2)______ these birds so well that they do not need to hunt every day. By (3)______ a good kill on a particular day, the larger raptor can go without hunting (4)______ two or three weeks. These predators can do without regular meals. This helps them to (5)______ if there is bad weather or lack of food.
SSC CGL 202051)Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
survive
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 number.
Temptations of one kind or another lure everyone. The important thing is (1)______ them from gaining a foothold in our (2)______. As soon as we detect the first (3)______ of temptation, we should become watchful and (4)______ our attention to good or noble thoughts. (5)______ we wait till the temptation becomes too (6)______, we are likely to fall. Playing with the temptation (7)______ to welcoming it. In fact, the safest (8)______ is to avoid situations in which we may be tempted. If, (9)______ all our care, a temptation becomes severe, we (10)______ not get upset or disappointed, but turn to a good friend for advice and help.
SSC CGL 202052)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
to prevent
SSC CGL 202053)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
minds
SSC CGL 202054)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
signs
SSC CGL 202055)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
turn
SSC CGL 202056)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
if
SSC CGL 202057)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 6.
strong
SSC CGL 202058)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7
amounts
SSC CGL 202059)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 8.
thing
SSC CGL 202060)Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 9.
despite