SSC CPO 2019 Fill in the Blanks with Explanation

SSC CPO 2019 Fill in the Blanks:- Total – 40 Questions with explanation

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks. 

Q.1:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
He obtained 80% marks in Science in High School. He has qualified ______ the science stream in plus two.
1. at
2. to
3. in
4. for
Correct Answer:- for
Explanation :- Here, the correct preposition after “qualify” will be “for”.

Q.2:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
This is the girl ______ is going to IIT, Delhi.
1. whom
2. that
3. who
4. which
Correct Answer:- who
Explanation :- Here, “girl” is a person and it is in subjective case. Hence, “who” is the correct relative pronoun.

Q.3:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
If only we ______ a light! It is depressing to wait in the dark.
1. have had
2. are having
3. have
4. had
Correct Answer:- had
Explanation :- “If only” refers to a hypothetical condition and so simple past tense ( v2 ) should be used. Hence, ( 4 ) “had” is the correct option.

Q.4:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
We haven’t been to Gangotri ______ almost ten years.
1. for
2. from
3. to
4. since
Correct Answer:- for
Explanation :- “For” is used to refer to a period of time while “since” refers to a point of time. So, ( 1 ) “for” is the right option according to the sentence.

Q.5:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
Milk is ______ than any other food.
1. as nourishing
2. more nourishing
3. most nourishing
4. nourishing
Correct Answer:- more nourishing
Explanation :- “than” is used to show a comparison and so option ( 2 ) “more nourishing” is correct.

Q.6:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
Do not meddle ______ the affairs of others.
1. from
2. in
3. to
4. at
Correct Answer:- in
Explanation :- “to meddle” means “to interfere” and so “in” is correct preposition here.

Q.7:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
______ the train was late by six hours, it made up three hours before reaching its destination.
1. Because
2. In case
3. In spite of
4. Although
Correct Answer:- Although
Explanation :- Here, “although” will be the right answer because it joins two contrast showing sentences.

Q.8:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
Please don’t disturb me. I ______ to solve a sum.
1. am trying
2. try
3. have tried
4. tried
Correct Answer:- am trying
Explanation :- It is an ongoing sentence, and so option ( 1 ) “am trying” is correct answer.

Q.9:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
Only ______ girls were present in the class today.
1. a few
2. several of
3. many
4. a lot of
Correct Answer:- a few
Explanation :- “Only a few” means some but not many, and so “only” cannot be used with other options available.

Q.10:- [09 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
You must apologize ______ the punishment.
1. to escape
2. escaping
3. escape
4. escapes
Correct Answer:- to escape
Explanation :- As “apologize” is already a verb, and so another verb will be an in infinitive ( to + v1 ). Hence, “to apologize” is correct answer.

Q.11:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
Father didn’t believe ______ I said.
1. what
2. which
3. who
4. that
Correct Answer:- what
Explanation :- After “believe”, there is a noun clause, and so “what” is correct answer.

Q.12:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
If you ______ your book, I’d like to borrow it.
1. will finish
2. finish
3. have finished
4. finished
Correct Answer:- have finished
Explanation :- Here, the “if clause” is showing about the completion of an action. Hence, option ( 3 ) “have finished” is correct.

Q.13:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
______ there were no buses, we had to take a taxi.
1. Even if
2. Hence
3. Since
4. Although
Correct Answer:- Since
Explanation :- Here, the first sentence is the reason of the second sentence, and so option ( 3 ) “since” is correct.

Q.14:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
The boy was leaning against the pillar ______ his hands ______ his pockets.
1. for; into
2. with; in
3. with; from
4. for; in
Correct Answer:- with; in
Explanation :- Here, prepositions “with” and “in” will be correct.

Q.15:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
These apples ______ Rs.100 per kg. Do you think they are expensive?
1. cost
2. is costing
3. has cost
4. costs
Correct Answer:- cost
Explanation :- Here, the sentence is in general sense, and so it should be in present simple tense. Hence, “cost” will be used with the plural subject “apples”.

Q.16:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
Keep away from bad company ______ you should regret later.
1. whether
2. unless
3. although
4. lest
Correct Answer:- lest
Explanation :- With conjunction “lest”, always modal verb “should” is used. Hence, option ( 4 ) is correct.

Q.17:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
Due to shortage of time, I was unable ______ the task satisfactorily.
1. for completing
2. from complete
3. to complete
4. in completing
Correct Answer:- to complete
Explanation :- “be + able/unable” is followed by an infinitive ( to + v1 ). Hence, option ( 3 ) “to complete” is correct.

Q.18:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
I who ______ your friend and wellwisher, should have been informed about your decision.
1. be
2. am
3. is
4. are
Correct Answer:- am
Explanation :- A verb, after a relative pronoun, is used according to the antecedent of that relative pronoun. Here, the antecedent is “I” and so option ( 2 ) “am” is correct.

Q.19:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
Hitler believed that the Nordic Aryan race was superior ______ all other races.
1. than
2. to
3. in
4. from
Correct Answer:- to
Explanation :- We use “to” after the adjectives that end in “or” such as ( junior to, senior to, superior to, inferior to, etc. ) Hence, option ( 2 ) is correct.

Q.20:- [11 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
You are well prepared to handle the responsibilities bestowed ______ you.
1. at
2. for
3. to
4. upon
Correct Answer:- upon
Explanation :- “bestow” is followed by “on”/”upon”. Hence, option ( 4 ) is correct.

Q.21:- They postponed ______ on vacation due to adverse weather conditions. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. to be gone
2. going
3. for going
4. to go
Correct Answer:- going
Explanation :- “postpone” is followed by a gerund ( v+ing ). Hence, option ( 2 ) “going” is correct.

Q.22:- The majority ______ that the country can progress under able leadership. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. believes
2. is believing
3. believe
4. have believed
Correct Answer:- believes
Explanation :- The sentence is showing a general fact, and so present simple tense will be used. Again, “majority” is a singular subject, therefore, singular verb “believes” will be used.

Q.23:- ______ of these boys is doing anything worthwhile. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. None
2. Each
3. Both
4. Either
Correct Answer:- None
Explanation :- “Each / Both / Either” is used for two persons or things. Hence, option ( 1 ) “None” is correct.

Q.24:- Please sign these documents ______ ink so that they can be preserved . [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. from
2. in
3. with
4. by
Correct Answer:- in
Explanation :- We write “with a pen” / “with a pencil”, but we write “in ink” / “in pencil”. Hence, option ( 2 ) is correct.

Q.25:- The company has appointed twice as ______ women as men. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift]
1. many
2. most
3. much
4. more
Correct Answer:- many
Explanation :- We use “as much as” for an uncountable noun, and “as many as” for a countable noun. Here, “women” is a countable noun, and so option ( 1 ) “many” is correct.

Q.26:- The first thing they did was to ______ the extent of damage done by the rains. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. ascertain
2. search
3. circulate
4. repair
Correct Answer:- ascertain
Explanation :- Here, option ( 1 ) is correct because “ascertain” means “to find out the cause of something by examination”.

Q.27:- Educators have ______ unique responsibility towards the empowerment of their students. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. an
2. some
3. a
4. few
Correct Answer:- a
Explanation :- We use a plural countable noun after “some” and “few”. Here, “responsibility” is a singular countable noun, and so options ( 2 ) and ( 4 ) are eliminated. Again, “unique” starts with a consonant sound. Hence, option ( 3 ) “a” is correct.

Q.28:- Unfortunately, the computer has also been responsible for the ______ of fraudulent schemes through which many people are deceived by promises of quick wealth. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift]
1. promulgation
2. pretension
3. proclamation
4. proliferation
Correct Answer:- proliferation
Explanation :- Option ( 4 ) is correct because “proliferation” means “a rapid increase in the number or amount of something. For example, “data proliferation”.

Q.29:- The vibrations from wind instruments ______ always positive and good ______ your breathing and health. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. is; in
2. are; for
3. were; to
4. was; in
Correct Answer:- are; for
Explanation :- The sentence is showing a general fact, and so “are” will be used with the plural subject “vibrations”, and “for” Will be used after “good” to a purpose. Hence, option ( 2 ) is correct.

Q.30:- The Chinese leader’s formal Chinese suit ______ Changpao. [12 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. is called
2. are called
3. is call
4. will be called
Correct Answer:- is called
Explanation :- It’s about the name of a particular suit, so the sentence should be in present tense. Hence, option ( 1 ) “is called” is correct.

Q.31:- This is the reason ______ I don’t attend parties. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
1. why
2. since
3. because
4. so
Correct Answer:- why
Explanation :- with “the reason”, we use “why”. Hence, option ( 1 ) is correct.

Q.32:- He had hardly gone a few kilometres ______ his car broke down. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
1. when
2. that
3. where
4. than
Correct Answer:- when
Explanation :- The correct pair is “hardly………. when”. Hence, option ( 1 ) will be right.

Q.33:- This fabric is ______ though cheaper than other fabrics. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
1. as good as
2. as good
3. more good
4. so good as
Correct Answer:- as good as
Explanation :- Option ( 1 ) “as good as” will be correct answer because – ( as + adjective in positive degree + as ).

Q.34:- She had won the match when we ______ the venue. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
1. reach
2. reached
3. had been reaching
4. are reaching
Correct Answer:- reached
Explanation :- Option ( 2 ) “reached” will be correct answer because the given sentence is in past tense.

Q.35:- Plenty of information about the flora and fauna of India ______ available in this book. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Mor Shift].
1. are
2. has
3. is
4. were
Correct Answer:- is
Explanation :- The sentence is showing a general fact and the existence of something, and so the present singular form of “be” will be used. Hence, option ( 3 ) “is” will be the correct answer.

Q.36:- Highways are a catalyst for economic growth but private ______ in this sector has been termed ‘tardy’ as investors do not appear to be interested in putting their money in long term projects. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. investment
2. transaction
3. operation
4. contract
Correct Answer:- investment
Explanation :- After the forward reading of the sentence, it becomes clear that option ( 1 ) “investment” will be the correct answer.

Q.37:- Indian films have ______ added nature without its fury into long romantic songs. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. frequently
2. fretfully
3. formerly
4. fussily
Correct Answer:- frequently
Explanation :- Here, the adverb “frequently” will be used to show the frequency of the action. Other options are not making any sense in this sentence. Hence, option ( 1 ) is correct.

Q.38:- “Malaria ______ is one of the top priorities of the government,” said the Minister. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. dismissal
2. abolition
3. exclusion
4. eradication
Correct Answer:- eradication
Explanation :- Here, option ( 4 ) will be the correct answer because “eradication” to remove something harmful by its root. “abolition” simply means “the end of something”.

Q.39:- Dozens of dogs in Norway have recently been hit by a mysterious and at times, ______ illness, raising concerns among dog owners. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. suspicious
2. desperate
3. fatal
4. dreary
Correct Answer:- fatal
Explanation :- “illness” is never suspicious, desperate or dreary. It should be “fatal illness”. Hence, option ( 3 ) is correct.

Q.40:- The seaside resort of Mamallapuram was an ______ part of China’s ancient Silk Route. [13 Dec. CPO 2019 Eve Shift].
1. intentional
2. integral
3. intensive
4. intuitive
Correct Answer:- integral
Explanation :- Here, option ( 2 ) “integral” will be the right answer because “integral” inseparable part of something.