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592. I can _____ him without qualifi- Directions (602-606) : In the fol- 611. This package was supposed
cations. lowing questions, sentences are given _______ yesterday.
(1) recommend with blanks to be filled in with an (1) to be delivering
(2) commend appropriate word(s). Four alternatives (2) to be delivered
(3) praise (4) suggest are suggested for each question. (3) to have been delivered
593. She let her horse ______ in the Choose the correct alternative out of (4) to deliver
field. the four as your answer. Directions (612 – 616) : In the
(1) loosen (2) loose (SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 19.10.2014) following questions, sentences are giv-
(3) loosely (4) lose 602. He was ______about whether to en with blanks to be filled in with an
do it or not. appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
594. It is hoped that a ______ will be
reached in the meeting. (1) ambiguous (2) ambivalent are suggested for each question.
(1) statement (3) ambidextrous (4) uncertain Choose the correct alternative out of
603. The minister ____ on the peti- the four as your answer.
(2) comparison
tion before it was taken up for (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
(3) compromise Exam. 02.11.2014, Patna Region :
discussion.
(4) compression Ist Sitting)
(1) could sign (2) signed
595. We are fortunate to have ex- 612. This man was an accomplice
(3) had signed (4) must sign
tremely _______ and visionary ______ the thief.
604. The foolish crows ____ to sing.
leaders. (1) of (2) in
(1) crow (2) jump
(1) competitive (2) complex (3) with (4) from
(3) tried (4) try
(3) complaisant (4) competent 613. The sick units are detached
605. Truculent in defending their in-
596. Some people regard the world as ______ the main group of com-
dividual rights of sovereignty un-
an ______. panies.
der the Articles of Confedera-
(1) imitation (2) allusion (1) off (2) from
tion, the newly formed states
(3) illusion (4) elision ____ constantly. (3) with (4) by
(1) apologized (2) digressed 614. Let me congratulate you____
Directions (597-601) : In the your success.
(3) conferred (4) squabbled
following questions, sentences are giv- (1) at (2) for
606. His conduct is bad, and his hon-
en with blanks to be filled with an ap- (3) with (4) on
esty is not ____ suspicion.
propriate word(s). Four alternatives are 615. She had always hoped that her
(1) before (2) beyond
suggested for each question. Choose daughter would become_____
the correct alternative out of the four. (3) under (4) in
Directions (607-611) : In the doctor.
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam.
following questions, sentences are (1) an (2) the
19.10.2014, Ist Sitting)
given with blanks to be filled in with an (3) a
597. When she parted ____ her par-
appropriate word(s). Four alternatives (4) None of the above
ents, her eyes were full of tears.
are suggested for each question. Choose 616. Due to heavy rains, water
(1) from (2) away
the correct alternative out of the four. had_____ in the low lying areas.
(3) off (4) with
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 26.10.2014) (1) gathered (2) stagnated
598. He went ____ to oblige his su-
607. Her true feelings manifested (3) assembled (4) entered
perior.
themselves in her sarcastic re- Directions (617-621) : In each
(1) on his way marks, only then was her of the following questions, sentences
(2) out of his way _______ revealed. are given with blanks to be filled in
(3) in his way (1) sarcasm (2) charm with an appropriate word(s). Four al-
(4) with his way (3) sweetness (4) bitterness ternatives are suggested for each ques-
599. During a period of protracted ill- 608. The book provides an overview tion. Choose the correct alternative out
ness, the sick can become in- of European wines that should of the four as your answer.
firm, _____ both the strength to prove inviting to both the (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
work and many of the specific virtual..........and the experi- Exam. 02.11.2014, IInd Sitting)
skills that were once possessed. enced connoisseur. 617. Many people who ______ prac-
(1) regaining (2) denying (1) zealot (2) glutton tising photography as a hobby
(3) pursuing (4) losing (3) prodigal (4) novice turn it eventually into a livelihood.
600. The members of the religious 609. The sun is shining brightly, (1) resume (2) prefer
sect ostracized the _____ who please________the light. (3) imply (4) start
had abandoned their faith. (1) take off (2) put on 618. She is _____ of lizards.
(1) coward (2) litigant (3) put off (4) put out (1) fearful (2) frightened
(3) recreant (4) suppliant 610. This practice was brought (3) afraid (4) terrified
601. Would you mind ______ the suit- ............to prevent certain 619. His path was beset _____ diffi-
case, Sir ? abuses. culties.
(1) open (2) opening (1) down (2) off (1) by (2) with
(3) to open (4) opened (3) about (4) in (3) of (4) from
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