Selecting Words
Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- He went ____ to oblige his superior.
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Here, out of his way is the right usage.
out of the way (Id.) : inconvenience caused to oneself/take extra trouble to do something
beyond what is requiredCorrect Option: B
Here, out of his way is the right usage.
out of the way (Id.) : inconvenience caused to oneself/take extra trouble to do something
beyond what is required
- When she parted ____ her parents, her eyes were full of tears.
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If two people part, they leave each other.
• He has recently parted from his wife (they have started to live apart.).
Here, from (Prep.) is the right usage.Correct Option: A
If two people part, they leave each other.
• He has recently parted from his wife (they have started to live apart.).
Here, from (Prep.) 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.
- Some people regard the world as an ______.
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illusion (N.) : something that seems to exist but in fact does not, or seems to be
something that it is not
imitation (N.) : the act, practice, or art of imitating ; mimicry
allusion (N.) : a passing/indirect reference
elision (N.) : omission of a sound that would normally be pronounced in speaking a word
Here, illusion is the right usage.Correct Option: C
illusion (N.) : something that seems to exist but in fact does not, or seems to be
something that it is not
imitation (N.) : the act, practice, or art of imitating ; mimicry
allusion (N.) : a passing/indirect reference
elision (N.) : omission of a sound that would normally be pronounced in speaking a word
Here, illusion is the right usage.
- We are fortunate to have extremely _______ and visionary leaders.
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Competent (Adj.) : having enough skill/knowledge to do something
complaisant (Adj.) : polite
Here, competent is the right usage.Correct Option: D
Competent (Adj.) : having enough skill/knowledge to do something
complaisant (Adj.) : polite
Here, competent is the right usage.
- It is hoped that a ______ will be reached in the meeting.
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Here, compromise is the right usage.
compression (N.) : the state of being compressedCorrect Option: C
Here, compromise is the right usage.
compression (N.) : the state of being compressed