Selecting Words
Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
- The United Kingdom ____ England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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comprises : consists of
Here, comprises is the right usage.Correct Option: B
comprises : consists of
Here, comprises is the right usage.
- He will impart no information _____ anyone.
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impart (to) : to pass information, knowledge etc. to other people; convey; lend.
Look at the sentence :
This spice imparts an Eastern flavour to the dish.
Here, to is the right usage.Correct Option: D
impart (to) : to pass information, knowledge etc. to other people; convey; lend.
Look at the sentence :
This spice imparts an Eastern flavour to the dish.
Here, to is the right usage.
- The smell of the Sea called _______ memories of her childhood.
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call-up : to bring something back to your mind ; recall.
Here, up is the right usage.Correct Option: C
call-up : to bring something back to your mind ; recall.
Here, up is the right usage.
- When the morning _______ the murder was discovered.
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came is the right usage.
The question seems to be wrong. If should be without the before morning.Correct Option: B
came is the right usage.
The question seems to be wrong. If should be without the before morning.
- The appearance of the city _______ day by day.
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Here, is changing is the right usage.
Correct Option: B
Here, is changing is the right usage.
