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 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.
- 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.
- 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.) : impureCorrect 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
- 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 resultCorrect 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
- 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.