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CDS - English Test-82
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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Accept = consider or hold as true. 

    Deny = declare untrue; contradict. 

    See = perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight. 

    Foresee = realize beforehand. 

    Restrictions are already present. Something that is already present cannot be denied. 

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

    Solutions

    Certain is another word for confident. It is something you know you are right about. Some is a word pertaining to quantity. Usually used when you do not know the exact quantity of things. “any” and “some” basically have the same meaning, but are used in different kinds of sentences. “Any” is used in “negative” statements, sentences that use the word “not”. Restrictions are particular. So, all is a wrong choice. 

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

    Solutions

    But is used when two contradicting information is present, which is not in the given case. Yet is used when something didn’t take place at the time when it was expected. Already is just opposite of yet. It shows something that happened sooner than it was expected. Tough when used at the end of the sentence, is an adverb that gives the sense of ‘despite that’. 

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Gift = something acquired without compensation. 

    Boon = a desirable state. 

    Difficult = not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure. 

    Hurdle = an obstacle that you are expected to overcome. 

    Motherhood is called a struggle in a career by our society. It is considered a hurdle. 

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-
    Surely = definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely'). 
    Definitely = without question and beyond doubt. 
    Must = a necessary or essential thing. 
    Absolutely = completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. 
    The clause in question is emphasising on the fact that parenthood is a hurdle for the women. 
    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 6/10
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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.6

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Describe = give a description of. 

    Distribute = administer or bestow, as in small portions. 

    Dismantle = take off or remove. 

    Debrief = put someone through a debriefing and make his report. 

    Ardern = bringing down false beliefs. 

    The PM has been denying this. Thus, dismantling is appropriate choice.

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

  • Question 7/10
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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.7

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Stereotypes = a conventional or formulaic conception or image. 

    Instances = an occurrence of something. 

    Nuances = a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude. 

    Mind-sets = a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.

    Arden breaking the false images. 

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

     

     

  • Question 8/10
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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.8

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    By = used when medium is mentioned. 

    From = with the source or provenance of or at. 

    At = in or very near a particular place. 

    Since = from a specified time in the past. 

    The sentence talks about the start of the office. 

    Hence, option D is the correct answer.

     

     

  • Question 9/10
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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

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    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.9

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Avoid = stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something. 
    Juggle = manipulate by or as if by moving around components. 
    Gestate = have the idea for. 
    Harbour = a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo. 
    She managing her personal & professional life extremely well. 
    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

     

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    Directions For Questions

    In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 

    Even though we're living in 2018, one can't (1) ___________ that there are (2) ___________ restrictions placed on women's behaviour. One of which is the struggle of having a child and (3) ___________, having a successful career because our society believes that motherhood is a (4) ___________ when it comes to having a career; not for a man, but, (5) ___________ for a woman. But New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been (6) ___________ this (7) ___________ ever (8) ___________ she first ran for office and continues to do so as she's (9) ___________new motherhood, a shortened maternity (10) ___________ and her political life. This firebrand PM of New Zealand has been breaking the glass ceiling and how.

    ...view full instructions


    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.10

    Solutions

    Let us understand the meaning of the given words :-

    Off = no longer on or in contact or attached. 

    Holiday = a day on which work is suspended by law or custom. 

    Leave = the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty. 

    Departure = the act of departing. 

    Hence, option C is the correct answer.

     

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