Selecting Words


Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.

  1. The peon respectfully asked if he ______ go there.









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    Here, Reporting Verb (asked) is in Past Tense.
    Hence, might (V2) is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, Reporting Verb (asked) is in Past Tense.
    Hence, might (V2) is the right option.


  1. The ship with its crew ______ gone to the bottom of the sea.









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    Here, ship is a Singular Subject.
    Hence, has (Singular Verb) is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, ship is a Singular Subject.
    Hence, has (Singular Verb) is the right option.



Direction: In the following questions, the sentences given with blanks are to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.

  1. There was a serious _____ between the two brothers.









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    altercation (N.) : a noisy argument or disagreement.
    alteration (N.) : a change to something that makes it different
    aberration (N.) : a fact, an action/a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable
    alliteration (N.) : the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are
    close together, as in – sing a song of sixpence
    Here, altercation is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    altercation (N.) : a noisy argument or disagreement.
    alteration (N.) : a change to something that makes it different
    aberration (N.) : a fact, an action/a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable
    alliteration (N.) : the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are
    close together, as in – sing a song of sixpence
    Here, altercation is the right option.


  1. The man _____ for the purpose never did what was expected of him.









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    (1) employ (V.) : to give somebody a job to do for payment.
    Hence, employed is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    (1) employ (V.) : to give somebody a job to do for payment.
    Hence, employed is the right option.



  1. Light is _____ than sound.









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    Here, Comparative Degree will be used.
    Hence, faster is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, Comparative Degree will be used.
    Hence, faster is the right option.