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SSC Cloze Test 157
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    Direction: Every day for a whole year, all kinds of holy men, hermits, scholars and nobles came, and related to the priests their deeds of (1)___________, and the priests in solemn council heard their claims. At last, they decided that the one who seemed to be the greatest lover of (2)___________ was a rich man who had that very year given all his (3)___________ to the poor. So, they gave him the plate of gold, but when he took it in his hand, it turned into (4)___________ lead: though, when he dropped it on the floor, to his (5)___________, it became gold again.

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    Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1

    Solutions
    Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:

    Charity = aid given to those in need such as money ,food etc.

    Kindness = the act of being kind

    Happiness = joy

    Sympathy= feeling sorry for someone’s situation

    The given passage is about a religious ceremony which includes a contest based on donation or aid given to people. Thus, Charity will be the appropriate choice.

    Hence option A is the correct answer.

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    Direction: Every day for a whole year, all kinds of holy men, hermits, scholars and nobles came, and related to the priests their deeds of (1)___________, and the priests in solemn council heard their claims. At last, they decided that the one who seemed to be the greatest lover of (2)___________ was a rich man who had that very year given all his (3)___________ to the poor. So, they gave him the plate of gold, but when he took it in his hand, it turned into (4)___________ lead: though, when he dropped it on the floor, to his (5)___________, it became gold again.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 2
    Solutions
    The given blank succeeds the preposition “ of” thus we need a noun to fill the blank. Let’s see the given words:-

    Destitute is an adjective which means without money, food or possessions. Thus “ Destitute” is grammatically wrong.

    “Moneyless” an adjective which means having no money. It is also grammatically incorrect

    Here the author doesn’t specify a particular community or gender, thus Women can’t be filled in the given blank

    “Mankind” a noun which means all the people in the world . Thus it is grammatically correct word to fill the blank

    Hence option C is the correct answer.

  • Question 3/10
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    Direction: Every day for a whole year, all kinds of holy men, hermits, scholars and nobles came, and related to the priests their deeds of (1)___________, and the priests in solemn council heard their claims. At last, they decided that the one who seemed to be the greatest lover of (2)___________ was a rich man who had that very year given all his (3)___________ to the poor. So, they gave him the plate of gold, but when he took it in his hand, it turned into (4)___________ lead: though, when he dropped it on the floor, to his (5)___________, it became gold again.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 3
    Solutions
    The sentence includes two people a rich and a poor , both the adjectives are related to money, thus “wealth” will be the appropriate choice.

    Hence option A is the correct answer.

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    Direction: Every day for a whole year, all kinds of holy men, hermits, scholars and nobles came, and related to the priests their deeds of (1)___________, and the priests in solemn council heard their claims. At last, they decided that the one who seemed to be the greatest lover of (2)___________ was a rich man who had that very year given all his (3)___________ to the poor. So, they gave him the plate of gold, but when he took it in his hand, it turned into (4)___________ lead: though, when he dropped it on the floor, to his (5)___________, it became gold again.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4
    Solutions
    Let’s see the meaning of the given words:

    Gold = a precious metal

    Worthy = having great value

    Worthless = having no value or use

    Valuable = very useful

    When the rich man took the gold plate in his hand it turned into lead which was of no use, thus “worthless” will be the appropriate choice

    Hence option C is the correct answer.

  • Question 5/10
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    Direction: Every day for a whole year, all kinds of holy men, hermits, scholars and nobles came, and related to the priests their deeds of (1)___________, and the priests in solemn council heard their claims. At last, they decided that the one who seemed to be the greatest lover of (2)___________ was a rich man who had that very year given all his (3)___________ to the poor. So, they gave him the plate of gold, but when he took it in his hand, it turned into (4)___________ lead: though, when he dropped it on the floor, to his (5)___________, it became gold again.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 5
    Solutions
    Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:-

    Confusion = uncertainty

    Happiness = joy

    Admiration = the feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing

    Amazement = extreme surprise

    When the rich man dropped the plate on the floor it became gold again that was a surprise for him, thus “ amazement” will be the appropriate choice.

    Hence option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 6/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

    Science has made an (6) _______ contribution to the relief of human suffering, and humanity (7) _______ a deep (8) _______ of gratitude to scientists whose (9) _______ and sacrifices have led to many (10) _______ discoveries and inventions.

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    Fill in the blank (1) with the most appropriate option.

    Solutions

    The sentence implies that science has contributed a lot to the relief of human suffering. Therefore, 'enormous' meaning 'very large in size, quantity, or extent' is the apt fit for the blank.

    The meanings of the other words are:

    Extensive: covering or affecting a large area.

    Intensive: concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous.

    Enterprising: having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 7/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

    Science has made an (6) _______ contribution to the relief of human suffering, and humanity (7) _______ a deep (8) _______ of gratitude to scientists whose (9) _______ and sacrifices have led to many (10) _______ discoveries and inventions.

    ...view full instructions


    Fill in the blank (2) with the most appropriate option.
    Solutions

    The sentence implies that science has contributed a lot to the relief of human suffering and the humanity is thankful to the scientists whose work and sacrifices have led to many inventions and discoveries.

    Therefore, 'feels' meaning 'holds an opinion' is the apt fit for the blank.

    The meanings of the other words are:

    Offers: present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired.

    Thinks: have a particular mental attitude or approach.

    Owes: have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

    Science has made an (6) _______ contribution to the relief of human suffering, and humanity (7) _______ a deep (8) _______ of gratitude to scientists whose (9) _______ and sacrifices have led to many (10) _______ discoveries and inventions.

    ...view full instructions


    Fill in the blank (3) with the most appropriate option.
    Solutions

    The sentence implies that science has contributed a lot to the relief of human suffering and the humanity is thankful to the scientists whose work and sacrifices have led to many inventions and discoveries.

    Therefore, 'sense' meaning 'a keen intuitive awareness of or sensitivity to the presence or importance of something' is the apt fit for the blank.

    The meanings of the other words are:

    Feeling: an emotional state or reaction.

    Amount: a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.

    Fund: a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

    Science has made an (6) _______ contribution to the relief of human suffering, and humanity (7) _______ a deep (8) _______ of gratitude to scientists whose (9) _______ and sacrifices have led to many (10) _______ discoveries and inventions.

    ...view full instructions


    Fill in the blank (4) with the most appropriate option.
    Solutions

    The sentence implies that science has contributed a lot to the relief of human suffering and the humanity is thankful to the scientists whose work and sacrifices have led to many inventions and discoveries.

    Therefore, 'labour' meaning 'work, especially physical work' is the apt fit for the blank.

    The meanings of the other words are:

    Discoveries: the action or process of discovering or being discovered.

    Success: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

    Achievements: a thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

  • Question 10/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

    Science has made an (6) _______ contribution to the relief of human suffering, and humanity (7) _______ a deep (8) _______ of gratitude to scientists whose (9) _______ and sacrifices have led to many (10) _______ discoveries and inventions.

    ...view full instructions


    Fill in the blank (5) with the most appropriate option.
    Solutions

    The sentence implies that science has contributed a lot to the relief of human suffering and the humanity is thankful to the scientists whose work and sacrifices have led to many beneficial inventions and discoveries.

    Therefore, 'useful' meaning 'able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways' is the apt fit for the blank.

    The meanings of the other words are:

    Unusual: not habitually or commonly occurring or done.

    Dynamic: (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

    Curious: eager to know or learn something.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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