Fill in the Blanks · SSC CGL previous year questions

2022 114 questions

1. Q862022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. I had a nice ______ on my birthday with all my friends and relatives.

   1. A.opportunity
   2. B.day
   3. C.experience
   4. D.time
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   Answer: D

2. Q942022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

   Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. A gaggle of journalists sit in a/an _______ foyer waiting impatiently.

   1. A.attic
   2. B.hotel
   3. C.ranch
   4. D.croft
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   Answer: B

3. Q802022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Either he is mad, or he feigns ________.

   1. A.happiness
   2. B.madness
   3. C.calmness
   4. D.sadness
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   Answer: B

4. Q832022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I felt ________ elated at the news.

   1. A.commonly
   2. B.strangely
   3. C.customarily
   4. D.typically
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   Answer: B

5. Q762022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. The news of his arrest spread rapidly in every ______ of the city

   1. A.rack and ruin
   2. B.ins and outs
   3. C.nook and corner
   4. D.life and soul
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   Answer: C

6. Q822022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The activist is working really hard and was determined to ________ for this cause.

   1. A.have feet of clay
   2. B.blow his own trumpet
   3. C.move heaven and earth
   4. D.keep the wolf from the door
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   Answer: C

7. Q912022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He is diligent, therefore he will _______.

   1. A.remain
   2. B.succeed
   3. C.fail
   4. D.fall
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   Answer: B

8. Q972022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 2.

   1. A.restrain
   2. B.adult
   3. C.consent
   4. D.growth
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   Answer: C

9. Q982022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

   Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 3.

   1. A.custom
   2. B.taboo
   3. C.faith
   4. D.hassle
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   Answer: A

10. Q992022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 4.

    1. A.evolution
    2. B.extension
    3. C.coalition
    4. D.creation
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    Answer: B

11. Q1002022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 5.

    1. A.evils
    2. B.activities
    3. C.obligations
    4. D.mitigations
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    Answer: C

12. Q802022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. The girl has ________ chances winning the match.

    1. A.bountiful
    2. B.high
    3. C.light
    4. D.hefty
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    Answer: B

13. Q942022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 2

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The crowing witch released a _________cackle as she turned the boy into a beast.

    1. A.gentle
    2. B.low
    3. C.loud
    4. D.soft
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    Answer: C

14. Q842022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank. Nitha can assemble the students of her class _______.

    1. A.perfect
    2. B.distract
    3. C.slow
    4. D.quickly
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    Answer: D

15. Q852022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. Of course, we agree with that measure, it is _________ sensible.

    1. A.slightly
    2. B.hardly
    3. C.partially
    4. D.perfectly
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    Answer: D

16. Q902022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 3

    Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. She raised a __________ when she saw her luggage missing.

    1. A.hue and cry
    2. B.spick and span
    3. C.hand and foot
    4. D.whip and spur
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    Answer: A

17. Q772022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Sunil cannot _________ a trip to the US now because he has already spent a lot for the completion of his house.

    1. A.visit
    2. B.afford
    3. C.spend
    4. D.earn
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    Answer: B

18. Q942022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative. Writing down instructions, steps and remembering them can make you look really efficient and ________.

    1. A.diligent
    2. B.dormant
    3. C.operable
    4. D.sluggish
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    Answer: A

19. Q972022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 2.

    1. A.crimes
    2. B.gossips
    3. C.goals
    4. D.desires
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    Answer: A

20. Q982022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 3.

    1. A.suspicion
    2. B.trust
    3. C.evidence
    4. D.logic
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    Answer: A

21. Q992022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 4.

    1. A.innocent
    2. B.lawman
    3. C.faultless
    4. D.accused
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    Answer: D

22. Q1002022 · 9 Dec 2022 · Shift 4

    Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 5.

    1. A.prevalent
    2. B.convenient
    3. C.covert
    4. D.flagrant
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    Answer: D

23. Q842022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She frankly confessed that she couldn’t ________ to purchase a car then.

    1. A.spend
    2. B.afford
    3. C.stand
    4. D.tolerate
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    Answer: B

24. Q872022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. One has to be persistent in studies if he/she wants to get his/her dream job. Success will remain unattainable if one studies ________.

    1. A.root and branch
    2. B.the three R’s
    3. C.in ups and downs
    4. D.by fits and starts
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    Answer: D

25. Q902022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 1

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She became frustrated with her poor health and began to lose ________ of her recovery

    1. A.weight
    2. B.idea
    3. C.money
    4. D.hope
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    Answer: D