FILL IN THE BLANKS
854. Since last year his condition has (1) excellent (2) smooth (1) back up (2) back in
been _____ (3) informed (4) cordial (3) back it (4) back out
(1) deteriorate. 864. Never _______ met any girl so 872. The passengers were afraid, but
(2) deteriorating. beautiful. the captain _______ them that
(3) severely deteriorated. (1) have I (2) I have there was no danger.
(4) deterioratingly. (3) I had (4) did I (1) promised (2) advised
855. Most children remain ______ Directions (865–869) : In each (3) assured (4) counselled
school between the ages of sev- of the following questions, senetence 873. I haven’t seen you ________ a
en and ten. given with blanks to be filled in with week.
(1) in (2) under an appropriate word(s). Four alterna- (1) within (2) since
(3) at (4) inside tives are suggested for the question. (3) for (4) from
856. The quake also _______ mud- Choose the correct alternative out of the 874. She _________ a brief appearance
slides on the outskirts of the city. four. at the end of the party.
(1) tempered (2) tampered (SSC CGL Tier-II (CBE) (1) put on (2) put in
(3) erupted (4) triggered Exam. 01.12.2016) (3) put across (4) put up
Directions (857–859) : The sen- 865. ___ man standing in that corner Directions (875–877) : The sen-
tences given with blanks are to be is a police man in plain clothes. tences given with blanks are to be
filled with an appropriate word. Four (1) Some (2) Any filled with an appropriate word(s). Four
alternatives are suggested for each (3) A (4) The alternatives are suggested for each
question. For each question, choose 866. Eight cylinder engines are ______ question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative. that use great amount of petrol. the correct alternative.
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) (1) conveyances (SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
Exam. 11.09.2016 (Ist sitting) (2) devices Exam. 28.08.2016 (Ist sitting)
857. You are _____ common sense. (3) instruments 875. One of the reasons the impres-
(4) apparatus sionists caused such a scandal
(1) lacking of (2) devoid in
was _____ their colours were too
(3) devoid of (4) dull on 867. He would always be late with
bright.
858. He ran so fast ________ . submission because he would
(1) because of which
(1) that he fell ______ whatever he was sup-
(2) due to
(2) so he fell posed to do.
(3) because
(3) he fell (1) prevaricate
(4) of
(4) that he is falling (2) procrastinate
876. She must sometimes ______ to
859. The doctor has been _____ to (3) interrogate run away.
attend to an urgent case. (4) discriminate (1) has wanted
(1) called (2) called in 868. He talked on and on _______. (2) have wanted
(3) called by (4) call over (1) ad infinitum (3) having want
Directions (860–864) : In each (2) voraciously (4) has want
of the following questions, a sentence (3) hesitatingly 877. The bank decided to _______
given with blanks is to be filled in with (4) ad interim them the money as they were
an appropriate word. Four alternatives 869. The order is _________ and you reliable clients.
are suggested for the question. Choose must abide by it, as there is not (1) let (2) lend
the correct alternative out of the four. even the slightest chance of its (3) borrow (4) lease
(SSC CGL Tier-II (CBE) being modified or withdrawn. Directions (878-880) : In the
Exam. 30.11.2016) (1) irretrievable following questions, the sentences giv-
860. With the amount of conflicts in (2) irreparable en with blanks are to be filled with an
the world, a Third World War is (3) irrevocable appropriate word (s). Four alternatives
________ (4) irreconcilable are suggested for each question. For
(1) emanate (2) emanant each question, choose the correct al-
Directions (870–874) : In the
(3) eminent (4) imminent ternative .
following questions, complete each
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE)
861. The traditional way of saying that sentence using the most appropriate Exam. 29.08.2016 (Ist sitting)
you feel fine is to say that you word from the options given.
878. The aim of a Peace Council is
are __________. (SSC CAPFs SI, ASI Online
________ rather than cure.
(1) alright (2) all correct Exam. 18.12.2016)
(1) salvation
(3) all good (4) all right 870. The battalion operating from the (2) preservation
862. The army has been __________ mountain was able to _____ three (3) maintenance
to be ready to control the floods. enemy divisions. (4) cultivation
(1) alerted (2) warned (1) tie up (2) tie down 879. He gives everyone _________ the
(3) awakened (4) wanted (3) tie on (4) tie with class opportunities for practice.
863. The relation between the Indian 871. Once he has signed the agree- (1) at (2) in
P.M. and the U.S. President is ment, he won’ t be able to (3) of (4) on
perfectly ________ . ________.
SEE–466