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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.