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. Balu ___ in several other States when he decided to work in Kolkata.









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    Here, Past Perfect Tensehad worked is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, Past Perfect Tensehad worked is the right usage.


  1. If I _____ her address, I would have called on her.









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    Here, Past Perfect Tensehad known is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, Past Perfect Tensehad known is the right usage.



  1. I stayed in Mumbai ____ eight years.









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    Here, for (Prep.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, for (Prep.) is the right usage.


  1. What would you have done if you______ the train ?









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    Here, Past Perfect Tensehad missed is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, Past Perfect Tensehad missed is the right usage.



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 as your answer.

  1. When Wilbur Wright tried to sell his flying machine to the U.S. Government, the officials in
    charge were _____.









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    sceptical (Adj.) : having doubts that a claim or statement is true
    grudging (Adj.) : given or done unwillingly; reluctant
    Here, highly sceptical is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    sceptical (Adj.) : having doubts that a claim or statement is true
    grudging (Adj.) : given or done unwillingly; reluctant
    Here, highly sceptical is the right usage.