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.

  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.


  1. 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.



  1. 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.