Selecting Words
Direction: A sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- A BBC reporter was ____ for what North Korea deemed a disrespectful portrayal of the country and its leader.
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expel (V.) : to officially make somebody leave an organisation.
Here, expelled is the right option.Correct Option: D
expel (V.) : to officially make somebody leave an organisation.
Here, expelled is the right option.
- He is ______ rich, yet he ______ about high taxes.
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(1) obscenely (Adj.) : outrageously; offensively
(2) whine (V.) : to complain in an annoying, crying voice.
Here, obscenely; whines is the right option.Correct Option: A
(1) obscenely (Adj.) : outrageously; offensively
(2) whine (V.) : to complain in an annoying, crying voice.
Here, obscenely; whines is the right option.
- I ___ his contribution to my book______ it was substantial.
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acknowledge (V.) : to accept that something is true; recognise; to express thanks.
Here, acknowledged; because is the right option.Correct Option: D
acknowledge (V.) : to accept that something is true; recognise; to express thanks.
Here, acknowledged; because is the right option.
- The king plans to move the kingdom away from ____ domestic energy consumption, a change that will allow the Saudis to ___
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(1) wasteful (Adj.) : using more of something than is necessary; not saving.
Here, wasteful; increase is the right option.Correct Option: B
(1) wasteful (Adj.) : using more of something than is necessary; not saving.
Here, wasteful; increase is the right option.
- Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously ______after party’s ____ defeat in general elections.
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(1) oust (V.) : to force somebody out of job or position of power.
(2) disastrous (Adj.) : very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating.
Here, ousted; disastrous is the right option.Correct Option: B
(1) oust (V.) : to force somebody out of job or position of power.
(2) disastrous (Adj.) : very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating.
Here, ousted; disastrous is the right option.