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.

  1. The traveller told us an ________ story.









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    incredible (Adj.) : unbelievable
    impractical (Adj.) : not practical/ workable
    inaudible (Adj.) : impossible to hear
    ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words
    Here, incredible is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    incredible (Adj.) : unbelievable
    impractical (Adj.) : not practical/ workable
    inaudible (Adj.) : impossible to hear
    ineffable (Adj.) : too great/ beautiful to describe in words
    Here, incredible is the right usage.


  1. The treasure was hidden ______ a big shore.









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    underneath : under or below something else especially when it is hidden or covered by thing on top.
    Here, underneath is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    underneath : under or below something else especially when it is hidden or covered by thing on top.
    Here, underneath is the right usage.



  1. Precautions are to be taken with any one who seems ____









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    Here, diseased is the right usage.
    contagious (Adj.) : communicable ; transmissible by direct/ indirect contact
    infectious (Adj.) : capable of transmitting a disease
    defiled (Adj.) : impure

    Correct Option: C

    Here, diseased is the right usage.
    contagious (Adj.) : communicable ; transmissible by direct/ indirect contact
    infectious (Adj.) : capable of transmitting a disease
    defiled (Adj.) : impure


  1. On the _____occasion of Laxmi Puja the Mathurs bought a new car.









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    Here, auspicious is the right usage.
    fficious (Adj.) : self-important
    fortuitous (Adj.) : happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result

    Correct Option: B

    Here, auspicious is the right usage.
    fficious (Adj.) : self-important
    fortuitous (Adj.) : happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result



  1. The masks worn by the men helped them _____ their identity.









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    congeal (V.) : to become thick/solid (blood, fat, etc.)
    masquerade (V.) : to pretend to be something that you are not
    conceal (V.) : to hide something/ somebody
    Here, conceal is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    congeal (V.) : to become thick/solid (blood, fat, etc.)
    masquerade (V.) : to pretend to be something that you are not
    conceal (V.) : to hide something/ somebody
    Here, conceal is the right usage.