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.
- There is a ......... amount of fatty acids and carbohydrates in some of the imported chocolates.
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negligible (Adjective) : of very little importance or size and not worth considering ; insignificant
Here, negligible is the right usage.Correct Option: C
negligible (Adjective) : of very little importance or size and not worth considering ; insignificant
Here, negligible is the right usage.
- Since Amit was an ______ photographer, he did not charge any money for taking our picture.
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amateur (Noun) : a person who takes part in any activity for enjoyment, not as a job
professional (Noun) : a person who takes part in any activity as a paid job and not as a hobby
Here, amateur is the right usage.Correct Option: A
amateur (Noun) : a person who takes part in any activity for enjoyment, not as a job
professional (Noun) : a person who takes part in any activity as a paid job and not as a hobby
Here, amateur is the right usage.
- We have been living in this house ________ 1965.
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since (Prep.) : used with Present Perfect Tense, i.e. from a time in the past until a later
past time, or until now
Here, since is the right usage.Correct Option: D
since (Prep.) : used with Present Perfect Tense, i.e. from a time in the past until a later
past time, or until now
Here, since is the right usage.
- Rather than ________ others, why don’t you look for your own mistakes ?
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blame (Verb) : to think or say that somebody/ something is responsible for something bad
point at somebody (Idiom) : to accuse somebody of doing something
Here, blaming is the right usage.Correct Option: C
blame (Verb) : to think or say that somebody/ something is responsible for something bad
point at somebody (Idiom) : to accuse somebody of doing something
Here, blaming is the right usage.
- Arun has ________ his work.
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The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense.
Here, completed (Verb) is the right usage.Correct Option: D
The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense.
Here, completed (Verb) is the right usage.