Selecting Words


Direction: In the following question, a sentence given with a blank has to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. The mother looked _____ as her child began to walk much before the month prescribed by the doctors.









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    (1) astonishingly (Adv.) : amazingly ; surprisingly.
    Here, astonishingly is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    (1) astonishingly (Adv.) : amazingly ; surprisingly.
    Here, astonishingly is the right option.


  1. He completed all projects on time except for two of them, which he found too difficult to ______ .









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    (1) comprehend (V.) : to understand something fully.
    (2) discern (V.) : detect with the senses
    (3) acknowledge (V.) : report the receipt of
    Here, comprehend is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    (1) comprehend (V.) : to understand something fully.
    (2) discern (V.) : detect with the senses
    (3) acknowledge (V.) : report the receipt of
    Here, comprehend is the right option.



  1. Rahul was surprised to see a ____smile on Tarun’s face.









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    genuine (Adj.) : true; not fake ; real ; authentic.
    Here, genuine is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    genuine (Adj.) : true; not fake ; real ; authentic.
    Here, genuine is the right option.


  1. He had wonderful gifts of____, and spoke to the birds.









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    (1) insight (N.) : ability to see and understand the truth about a situation.
    (2) uptight (Adj.) : anxious and/or angry about something
    (3) folly (N.) : a lack of good judgement

    Correct Option: C

    (1) insight (N.) : ability to see and understand the truth about a situation.
    (2) uptight (Adj.) : anxious and/or angry about something
    (3) folly (N.) : a lack of good judgement



Direction: The following sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. ____ minds see new angles to everyday things.









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    (1) creative (Adj.) : having the skill and ability to produce something new by a work of art.
    Here, creative is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    (1) creative (Adj.) : having the skill and ability to produce something new by a work of art.
    Here, creative is the right option.