FILL IN THE BLANKS
Directions (56–60) : In the 64. The meeting is ____ because the 74. Two years have passed since he
following questions sentences are given funds have not arrived. ............. here.
with blanks to be filled in with an (1) put in (2) put off (1) has come (2) come
appropriate word(s). Four alternatives (3) put away (4) put out (3) came (4) had come
are suggested for each question. 65. It is ______ if we can organise 75. Hi s wife has a twin who
Choose the correct alternative out of another exam this month. resembles her so much that at
the four. (1) doubtful (2) unlikely first he had great trouble telling
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) ...................
(3) impractical (4) unsure
Exam. 25.09.2005) 66. She was relieved to hear from (1) one from the other.
56. The speaker did not properly the doctor that the tumour was (2) one from another.
space out his speech, but went not malignant; it was ____ . (3) each other.
on _________ one point only. (1) exposed (2) benign (4) who is which.
(1) stressing (2) avoiding (3) discovered (4) sizeable 76. At great length, that night they
(3) devoting (4) decrying 67. It took the child a long time to ............. the feasibility of their
57. Tourists always enj oyed recover ______ the shock. plans.
_________ the setting Sun in the (1) under (2) from (1) discussed about
Darjeeling Hills. (3) over (4) about (2) discussed
(1) to watch (2) watching 68. You have all come well prepared. (3) discussed regarding
(3) in seeing (4) seeing I _____ you to pass this exam. (4) discussed on
58. A _________ of Japanese artists (1) wish (2) except 77. Will those of you who have
stepped off the coach amidst a (3) hope (4) expect objection to this proposal ......put
warm welcome. 69. Children enjoy _____ the TV up your hands, please ?
(1) troop (2) troupe programmes. (1) discussed
(3) band (4) gang (1) to see (2) to watch (2) being discussed
59. Today students should be (3) to look at (4) watching (3) having discussed
reconciled ________ the way 70. Just as in a family it is the willing (4) discussing
things are changing. cooperation of its members that 78. She had frequent toothaches. So
(1) with (2) to ___ happiness and contentment, she decided to ................
(3) for (4) at so is it in the larger family of the (1) remove her teeth
nation. (2) removing her teeth
60. Ram ap pa _ __ _ _ __ _ _ as the
mayor of the town and he will (1) brought (2) will bring (3) have her teeth removed
assume charge this Friday. (3) brings (4) bought (4) having her teeth removed
(1) elects (2) elected Direction s (71-80) : In the 79. At one time, Mr. Nigel ............
following questions, sentences are this supermarket.
(3) is elected (4) is electing
given with blanks to be filled in with (1) was owing (2) used to own
Directions (61–70) : In the
an appropriate word(s). Four (3) had owned (4) owned
following questions, sentences are
given with blanks to be filled in with alternatives are suggested for each 80. He was ............... accept the
an appropriate word(s). Four question. Choose the correct grudgingly given invitation.
alternatives are suggested for each alternative out of the four. (1) not enough sensible to
question. Cho ose the correct (SSC Statistical Investigators (2) sensible enough to
alternative out of the four. Grade-IV Exam. 13.08.2006) (3) sensible enough not to
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income 71. The old man could not remember (4) sensible enough to not
Tax & Central Excise) where he ......... his money. Directions (81–90) : In the
Exam.11.12.2005) (1) deposits following questions, sentences are
61. As he proved inefficient the (2) is depositing given with blanks to be filled in with
company _______ him. (3) had deposited appropriate word (s). Four alternatives
(1) rejected (2) ejected (4) will deposit are suggested for each question.
(3) evicted (4) expelled 72. Hamid .................. in Mumbai Choose the correct alternative out of
62. Most people are influenced by for three years when his parents the four.
____ advertisements and tend to came to visit. (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
believe the claims made about the (1) has lived Central Excise) Exam.12.11.2006)
product. (2) had lived 81. The little girl was knocked down
(1) colourful (2) aggressive (3) was living by a speeding car and she lost
(3) efficient (4) vigorous (4) had been living her _____ immediately.
63. The cost of _____ is rising rapidly 73. I have little time, so I can tell (1) conscience
in this city. you only ............. what he said. (2) conscientious
(1) being (2) existing (1) shortly (2) briefly (3) conscious
(3) surviving (4) living (3) little of (4) briskly (4) consciousness
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