Selecting Words


Direction: In the following questions, complete each sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.

  1. She _________ a brief appearance at the end of the party.









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    put in an appearance (Id.) : to appear briefly at some place or at some event
    put on (Phr.V. ) : add to something existing
    put across (Phr.V.) : to state so as to be understood clearly/ accepted readily
    put up (Phr.V.) : to suggest an idea, etc. for other people to discuss
    Here, put in is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    put in an appearance (Id.) : to appear briefly at some place or at some event
    put on (Phr.V. ) : add to something existing
    put across (Phr.V.) : to state so as to be understood clearly/ accepted readily
    put up (Phr.V.) : to suggest an idea, etc. for other people to discuss
    Here, put in is the right option.


  1. I haven’t seen you ________ a week.









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    To express period of time for should be used.
    Here, for is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    To express period of time for should be used.
    Here, for is the right option.



  1. The passengers were afraid, but the captain _______ them that there was no danger.









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    assure (V.) : to make sure ; guarantee.
    Here, assured is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    assure (V.) : to make sure ; guarantee.
    Here, assured is the right option.


  1. Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to ________.









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    back out (Phr. ,V. ) : to separate; break ; no longer taking part in something that
    has been agreed.
    back up (Phr.V.) : to support somebody/something
    Here, back out is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    back out (Phr. ,V. ) : to separate; break ; no longer taking part in something that
    has been agreed.
    back up (Phr.V.) : to support somebody/something
    Here, back out is the right option.



  1. The battalion operating from the mountain was able to _____ three enemy divisions.









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    tie down (Phr. ,V. ) : to restrict somebody’s freedom
    tie up (Phr.,V.) : to connect/ link something to something else
    Here, tie down is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    tie down (Phr. ,V. ) : to restrict somebody’s freedom
    tie up (Phr.,V.) : to connect/ link something to something else
    Here, tie down is the right option.