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.
- Our flight was ______ from Jaipur to Agra airport.
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divert (Verb ) : to make somebody/something change direction
reverted (V.) : to reply
deflected (V.) : to change direction, especially after hitting something
Here, diverted is the right usage.Correct Option: B
divert (Verb ) : to make somebody/something change direction
reverted (V.) : to reply
deflected (V.) : to change direction, especially after hitting something
Here, diverted is the right usage.
- I saw a _____of cattle grazing in the meadow.
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herd : a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together.
Here, herd is the right usage.Correct Option: A
herd : a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together.
Here, herd is the right usage.
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.
- I’m very pleased with my new secretary. Her work is of a high _______.
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High standard : high quality.
Here, standard is the right usage.Correct Option: D
High standard : high quality.
Here, standard is the right usage.
- _______ the flight times before you book the tickets.
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check (Verb) : to examine something.
Here, check is the right usage.Correct Option: A
check (Verb) : to examine something.
Here, check is the right usage.
- A wiseman _______ not pretend ______ know everything.
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The sentence is as good as a
Proverb. Hence, Simple Present should be used. Moreover to express purpose, infinitive should be used.
Here, does, to is the right usage.Correct Option: D
The sentence is as good as a
Proverb. Hence, Simple Present should be used. Moreover to express purpose, infinitive should be used.
Here, does, to is the right usage.