31)

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
His heart pounded as he checked his rearview mirror and saw only the dark ________ of highway.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

trench

B)

stretch

C)

vitality

D)

emancipation

32)

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
They were not able to get the item from the store because it was ____.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

out of stock

B)

in vain

C)

in fashion

D)

on leave

33)

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
To make your own gargle, ______ half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm or partly cooled boiled water.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

consolidate

B)

cast

C)

cease

D)

dissolve

34)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The class teacher made us wait after school to _______ some advice on how to attempt the board exam.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

give

B)

pay

C)

leave

D)

deliver

35)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was a ________ accident last night and the inspector on deputy was unable to raise help when she called from the mountains.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

serious

B)

gloomy

C)

goofy

D)

harsh

36)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. As there were reports of manipulation of scores in the previous exams, the aspirants demanded a process to ensure ________ assessment for selection.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

well off

B)

hole and corner

C)

will o’ the wisp

D)

fair and square

37)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The party was a ________ hour for everyone, except Mukesh.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

dry

B)

happy

C)

welcome

D)

stable

38)

Complete the following collocation.
When I got the job, I knew what _______ money really is.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

hard-earned

B)

soft-earned

C)

effort-earned

D)

honest-earned

39)

Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank.
This statement of the political leader has created ________ confusion.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

weighty

B)

heavy

C)

utter

D)

vast

40)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She couldn’t continue with a ______ diet to reduce her blood sugar.

SSC CGL 2022

A)

maintained

B)

shortened

C)

practiced

D)

balanced