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Q1easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
36% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The fire season that started in late 2019 in Australia (1) ________ massive devastation and things swiftly got worse before rains finally came and helped contain the (2) ________ fires ever. The smoke released by the fires became (3) ________ disaster. On January 1st, Australia's capital recorded the worst pollution it's ever seen, with an air quality index 23 times higher (4) ________ what's considered 'hazardous'. Smoke in the city crept into birthing rooms, stopped MRI machines from working, and (5) ________ a heart attack in one elderly woman who died soon after she stepped off a plane.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Q2easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
22% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The fire season that started in late 2019 in Australia (1) ________ massive devastation and things swiftly got worse before rains finally came and helped contain the (2) ________ fires ever. The smoke released by the fires became (3) ________ disaster. On January 1st, Australia's capital recorded the worst pollution it's ever seen, with an air quality index 23 times higher (4) ________ what's considered 'hazardous'. Smoke in the city crept into birthing rooms, stopped MRI machines from working, and (5) ________ a heart attack in one elderly woman who died soon after she stepped off a plane.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Q3easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
39% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The fire season that started in late 2019 in Australia (1) ________ massive devastation and things swiftly got worse before rains finally came and helped contain the (2) ________ fires ever. The smoke released by the fires became (3) ________ disaster. On January 1st, Australia's capital recorded the worst pollution it's ever seen, with an air quality index 23 times higher (4) ________ what's considered 'hazardous'. Smoke in the city crept into birthing rooms, stopped MRI machines from working, and (5) ________ a heart attack in one elderly woman who died soon after she stepped off a plane.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Q4easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
22% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The fire season that started in late 2019 in Australia (1) ________ massive devastation and things swiftly got worse before rains finally came and helped contain the (2) ________ fires ever. The smoke released by the fires became (3) ________ disaster. On January 1st, Australia's capital recorded the worst pollution it's ever seen, with an air quality index 23 times higher (4) ________ what's considered 'hazardous'. Smoke in the city crept into birthing rooms, stopped MRI machines from working, and (5) ________ a heart attack in one elderly woman who died soon after she stepped off a plane.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Q5easymcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The fire season that started in late 2019 in Australia (1) ________ massive devastation and things swiftly got worse before rains finally came and helped contain the (2) ________ fires ever. The smoke released by the fires became (3) ________ disaster. On January 1st, Australia's capital recorded the worst pollution it's ever seen, with an air quality index 23 times higher (4) ________ what's considered 'hazardous'. Smoke in the city crept into birthing rooms, stopped MRI machines from working, and (5) ________ a heart attack in one elderly woman who died soon after she stepped off a plane.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
7% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1) ________ his drawing (2) ________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3) ________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4) ________ with how simple science became and their performance (5) ________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
29% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1) ________ his drawing (2) ________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3) ________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4) ________ with how simple science became and their performance (5) ________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
21% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1) ________ his drawing (2) ________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3) ________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4) ________ with how simple science became and their performance (5) ________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
36% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1) ________ his drawing (2) ________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3) ________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4) ________ with how simple science became and their performance (5) ________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
7% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1) ________ his drawing (2) ________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3) ________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4) ________ with how simple science became and their performance (5) ________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to _________. The problem with emotive symbols is that _________ they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 2: but the difference can be hard to _________
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
20% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to tell. The problem with emotive symbols is that though they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 4: arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated.
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
20% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-_________ demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to _________. The problem with emotive symbols is that _________ they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 1: an act of responsible citizenship and not self-_________ demagoguery
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to tell. The problem with emotive symbols is that though they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments themselves debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 5: principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________ debated.
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to tell. The problem with emotive symbols is that _________ they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 3: The problem with emotive symbols is that _________ they can multiply the force of arguments,
Q16mediummcqEnglishStaff Selection Commission2026
50% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.
Q17mediummcqEnglishStaff Selection Commission2026
25% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.
Q18mediummcqEnglishStaff Selection Commission2026
50% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.
Q19mediummcqEnglishStaff Selection Commission2026
50% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.
Q20mediummcqEnglishStaff Selection Commission2026
50% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total of 539 events in 22 para (3) . The opening ceremony took place in (4) empty stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ______ thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) _________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3)________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) _______- of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) _________ not be so hot.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Student clubs are the place where students can (1) ______ their learning through interaction and discussion. Every activity in the club (2) ______ students to cultivate a different perception of life. The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities. It is the only place where students find time to (4) ______ themselves for their future. These activities not only benefit in shaping their interests and hobbies but also develop their leadership and social skills in a/an (5) ______ way.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1) _________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins (2) _________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3) _________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4) _________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5) _________ a ship does on the earth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q24mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1) _________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins (2) _________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3) _________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4) _________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5) _________ a ship does on the earth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q25mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
67% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1) _________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins (2) _________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3) _________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4) _________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5) _________ a ship does on the earth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q26mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ______ thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) _________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3)________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) _______- of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) _________ not be so hot.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q27mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q28mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q29mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
67% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1) _________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins (2) _________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3) _________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4) _________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5) _________ a ship does on the earth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q30mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q31mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam Practice2026
67% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1) _________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea. If we watch closely, we see that the ship begins (2) _________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3) _________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4) _________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5) _________ a ship does on the earth.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q32mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
67% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ______ thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) _________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3)________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) _______- of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) _________ not be so hot.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Student clubs are the place where students can (1) ______ their learning through interaction and discussion. Every activity in the club (2) ______ students to cultivate a different perception of life. The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities. It is the only place where students find time to (4) ______ themselves for their future. These activities not only benefit in shaping their interests and hobbies but also develop their leadership and social skills in a/an (5) ______ way.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q34mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q35mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Student clubs are the place where students can (1) ______ their learning through interaction and discussion. Every activity in the club (2) ______ students to cultivate a different perception of life. The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities. It is the only place where students find time to (4) ______ themselves for their future. These activities not only benefit in shaping their interests and hobbies but also develop their leadership and social skills in a/an (5) ______ way.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q36mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
My worries were increasing. The boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. My sales were poor, as the railways (1) ______ more peddlers on the platforms. My cash receipts were going down and my credit sales alone (2) ______. The wholesale merchants who supplied me with goods stopped credit to me. The boy's method of account-keeping was so chaotic that I did not know whether I was moving forward or backward. He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner, and there (3) ______ on the shelves all over the shop. The boy was probably pocketing money and eating off the stuff. With my credit at the wholesalers' gone, the public complained that nothing one wanted was ever available. Suddenly, the railways gave me notice to quit. I (4) ______ the old stationmaster and porter, but they could do nothing; the order had come from (5) ______. The shop was given to a new contractor.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q37mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Student clubs are the place where students can (1) ______ their learning through interaction and discussion. Every activity in the club (2) ______ students to cultivate a different perception of life. The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities. It is the only place where students find time to (4) ______ themselves for their future. These activities not only benefit in shaping their interests and hobbies but also develop their leadership and social skills in a/an (5) ______ way.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q38mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Student clubs are the place where students can (1) ______ their learning through interaction and discussion. Every activity in the club (2) ______ students to cultivate a different perception of life. The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities. It is the only place where students find time to (4) ______ themselves for their future. These activities not only benefit in shaping their interests and hobbies but also develop their leadership and social skills in a/an (5) ______ way.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q39mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Despite various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse effects of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable __________ unwilling to increase public spending to __________ people’s material distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment.

Select the correct alternative for the third blank:
the government is apparently unable __________ unwilling
Q40mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ______ thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) _________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3)________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) _______- of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) _________ not be so hot.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q41mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Despite various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse effects of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable or unwilling to increase public spending to __________ people’s material distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment.

Select the correct alternative for the fourth blank:
spending to __________ people's material distress
Q42mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Despite various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse __________ of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable __________ unwilling to increase public spending to __________ people’s material distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment.

Select the correct alternative for the second blank:
adverse __________ of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand
Q43mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
33% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A (1) ______ thunderstorm rolled across the Delta before dawn, and Sam was (2) _________ by the crack of lightning. He heard raindrops dropping hard against the open windows above the hallway. Then he heard them drip and (3)________ against the wall under the windows not far from his cell. The (4) _______- of his bed was suddenly cool. Maybe today (5) _________ not be so hot.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q44mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Despite various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse effects of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable or unwilling to increase public spending to mitigate people’s material distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment.

Select the correct alternative for the fifth blank:
distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment
Q45mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
__________ various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse __________ of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable __________ unwilling to increase public spending to __________ people’s material distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment.

Select the correct alternative for the first blank:
__________ various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production
Q46mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
0% accuracy
निम्नलिखित गद्‌यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्‌यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
कई दिन वहाँ रहने पर मुझे इस साध्वी की ________ (1) के बारें में बहुत कुछ मालूम हो गया। प्रातःकाल उसके आश्रम से निरंतर आती हुई तुलसीदास के भजनों की स्वर लहरी मेरी सोई हुई आत्मा को ________ (2) कर देती थी। कितनें दिनों से मैं रेल-पेल व भागमभाग से ________ (3) वातावरण में आनें की बात सोच रहा था। इस युग में भविष्य के प्रति ________ (4) हमें जल्दी निर्णय लेने से रोकती रहती है। फिर भी भीड़ से दूर निकलने की बलवती ________ (5) किसके मन में रह-रह कर नहीं जाग उठती है?

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।
Q47mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
0% accuracy
निम्नलिखित गद्‌यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्‌यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
कई दिन वहाँ रहने पर मुझे इस साध्वी की ________ (1) के बारें में बहुत कुछ मालूम हो गया। प्रातःकाल उसके आश्रम से निरंतर आती हुई तुलसीदास के भजनों की स्वर लहरी मेरी सोई हुई आत्मा को ________ (2) कर देती थी। कितनें दिनों से मैं रेल-पेल व भागमभाग से ________ (3) वातावरण में आनें की बात सोच रहा था। इस युग में भविष्य के प्रति ________ (4) हमें जल्दी निर्णय लेने से रोकती रहती है। फिर भी भीड़ से दूर निकलने की बलवती ________ (5) किसके मन में रह-रह कर नहीं जाग उठती है?

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।
Q48mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
0% accuracy
निम्नलिखित गद्‌यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्‌यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
कई दिन वहाँ रहने पर मुझे इस साध्वी की ________ (1) के बारें में बहुत कुछ मालूम हो गया प्रातःकाल उसके आश्रम से निरंतर आती हुई तुलसीदास के भजनों की स्वर लहरी मेरी सोई हुई आत्मा को ________ (2) कर देती थी कितनें दिनों से मैं रेल-पेल व भागमभाग से ________ (3) वातावरण में आनें की बात सोच रहा था इस युग में भविष्य के प्रति ________ (4) हमें जल्दी निर्णय लेने से रोकती रहती है फिर भी भीड़ से दूर निकलने की बलवती ________ (5) किसके मन में रह-रह कर नहीं जाग उठती है?

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।
Q49mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
50% accuracy
Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Several countries ________ the world are now replacing the ________ model of criminal justice partly ________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, ________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.

now replacing the ________
Q50mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
0% accuracy
Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.Compared to other little bodies, the earth is of course extremely big, so big that in relation to its (3) ________ even huge mountains would be like tiny particles of sand sticking on a football.
Q51mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
0% accuracy
निम्नलिखित गद्‌यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्‌यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
कई दिन वहाँ रहने पर मुझे इस साध्वी की ________ (1) के बारें में बहुत कुछ मालूम हो गया। प्रातःकाल उसके आश्रम से निरंतर आती हुई तुलसीदास के भजनों की स्वर लहरी मेरी सोई हुई आत्मा को ________ (2) कर देती थी। कितनें दिनों से मैं रेल-पेल व भागमभाग से ________ (3) वातावरण में आनें की बात सोच रहा था। इस युग में भविष्य के प्रति ________ (4) हमें जल्दी निर्णय लेने से रोकती रहती है। फिर भी भीड़ से दूर निकलने की बलवती ________ (5) किसके मन में रह-रह कर नहीं जाग उठती है?

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (4) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।
Q52mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
50% accuracy
Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Several countries ________ the world are now replacing the ________ model of criminal justice partly ________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, ________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.

that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.
Q53easymcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
50% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (1)______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (2)______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (3)______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (4)______ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (5)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Q54mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism,
Q55mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Several countries ________ the world are now replacing the ________ model of criminal justice partly ________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, ________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.

_____________ promising results in crime control.
Q56mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
50% accuracy
Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Several countries ________ the world are now replacing the ________ model of criminal justice partly ________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, ________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.

Several countries ________ the world
Q57mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
50% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (1)______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (2)______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (3)______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (4)______ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (5)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Q58easymcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (1)______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (2)______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (3)______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (4)______ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (5)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Q59mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

a symptom ______ corruption not at the bottom but at the top
Q60mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (1)______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (2)______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (3)______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (4)______ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (5)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Q61mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians...
Q62mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Several countries ________ the world are now replacing the ________ model of criminal justice partly ________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, ________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.

model of criminal justice partly ________
Q63mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

the Middle East ______ Iraq, now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain
Q64mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East
Q65mediummcqHindiSSC GD Constable2026
0% accuracy
निम्नलिखित गद्‌यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्‌यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए-
कई दिन वहाँ रहने पर मुझे इस साध्वी की ________ (1) के बारें में बहुत कुछ मालूम हो गया। प्रातःकाल उसके आश्रम से निरंतर आती हुई तुलसीदास के भजनों की स्वर लहरी मेरी सोई हुई आत्मा को ________ (2) कर देती थी। कितनें दिनों से मैं रेल-पेल व भागमभाग से ________ (3) वातावरण में आनें की बात सोच रहा था। इस युग में भविष्य के प्रति ________ (4) हमें जल्दी निर्णय लेने से रोकती रहती है। फिर भी भीड़ से दूर निकलने की बलवती ________ (5) किसके मन में रह-रह कर नहीं जाग उठती है?

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।
Q66mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Smoking is the leading cause of death from bronchogenic carcinoma of the lungs, as well as a cause of death from larynx, oral cavity, oesophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, uterine cervix and coronary heart disease. Nicotine is the (1)______ addictive component of tobacco smoke. The additives, too, cause (2)______ to the body; for example, ammonia can result in a 100-fold increase in nicotine's (3)______ to enter the nose. Nicotine's 'kick' can be amplified by levulinic acid, an additive used to conceal the nicotine's harsh taste, by (4)______ the binding of nicotine to brain receptors. More than four thousand compounds and more than forty known carcinogens are found in cigarette smoke. Tobacco smoke has been well (5)______ as a proven carcinogen and cancer cause for many years.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Q67mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
0% accuracy
Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.Compared to other little bodies, the earth is of course extremely big, so (2) ________ that in relation to its (3) ________ even huge mountains would be like tiny particles of sand sticking on a football.
Q68mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
50% accuracy
Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.Today we know that our earth, which seems to be flat and almost endless, is really a small ________ (1) revolving round the sun.
Q69mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Q70mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
100% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q71mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q72mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
100% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q73mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
100% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q74mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 20212026
0% accuracy
Passage:
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.
Q75mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (1) ______ the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance.
At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (2) ______. This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (3) ______ which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation.
When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (4) ______. The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle.
The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating (5) ______ temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Q76mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
0% accuracy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (1) ______ the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance.
At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (2) ______. This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (3) ______ which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation.
When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (4) ______. The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle.
The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating (5) ______ temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Q77mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (1) ______ the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance.
At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (2) ______. This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (3) ______ which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation.
When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (4) ______. The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle.
The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating (5) ______ temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

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Q78mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (1) ______ the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance.
At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (2) ______. This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (3) ______ which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation.
When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (4) ______. The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle.
The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating (5) ______ temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Q79mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 20212026
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Passage:
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.
Q80mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that circulates water throughout the Earth's systems. It involves the movement of water between the (1) ______ the water bodies and the land. The cycle consists of several key stages, each playing a crucial role in maintaining Earth's water balance.
At the heart of the water cycle is the process of (2) ______. This is where water from oceans, lakes and rivers is heated by the sun and turns into water vapour. This water vapour then rises into the atmosphere, where it cools and condenses to form clouds. When these clouds become heavy enough, they release their moisture through (3) ______ which can fall as rain or other forms of precipitation.
When precipitation falls onto the land, it can take different paths. Some of it may evaporate back into the air, while some may be taken up by plants and released back into the atmosphere through a process called (4) ______. The rest of the water may flow over the land's surface, gathering in streams and rivers that eventually lead back to the oceans, completing the cycle.
The water cycle is essential for maintaining Earth's ecosystems and supporting life. It helps distribute fresh water to various regions, replenishes water sources, and plays a role in regulating (5) ______ temperatures. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for addressing water scarcity and managing natural resources effectively.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Q81mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
"They usually have a specific outfit or clothing that they wear to hide their identity and protect 4) ________ while fighting crime."
Q82mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Q83mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
"Superheroes have been a staple of popular culture 5) ________ decades, appearing in comics, movies, television shows, and video games."
Q84mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
"Superheroes often have backstories that 2) ________ how they have gained their powers..."
Q85mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Q86mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
"...how they have gained their powers, 3) ________ being born with special powers, being bitten by a radioactive spider or being exposed to cosmic radiation."
Q87mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Q88mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
"Superheroes are fictional characters with 1) ________ powers who use their powers to fight crime and protect the public."
Q89mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Q90mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Q91mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.
Q92mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.
Q93mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.
Q94mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.
Q95mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
Q96mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
Q97mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
Q98mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
Q99mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.
Q100mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
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