Question : Comprehension:
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 number.
Do you live in a house? You might be (1)_________to learn that there are many, many kinds of (2)_______. Most people in the United States are used to living in houses made of wood or bricks. But many people around the world live in houses made of grass, dirt, or cloth.
In the Great Rift Valley of Eritrea, the nomadic people who are in the Atr tribe build their houses of straw. Their houses are shaped like (3)_________-half spheres. The homes are small and cool. The people can move their houses when they want to move. Since the people are (4)___________ they move often. They (5)____________ their animals to new places in order to find food.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: domes
Option 2: pantheon
Option 3: vault
Option 4: stars
Correct Answer: domes
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option.
Explanation:
Domes
are rounded structures that form a half-sphere shape, which fits the description of the houses made by the Atr tribe in the passage.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Pantheon refers to a temple dedicated to all the gods in ancient Rome.
- A vault is an arched structure, often used in ceilings or bridges.
- Stars refer to celestial bodies in the sky.
Therefore, the correct answer is domes.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking ...
Application | Cutoff | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Eligibility | Exam Pattern | Admit Card
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
