Selecting Words


Direction: In the following question, 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. I asked him if I _____ borrow his car for a day.









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    to make a polite request could is used
    Here, could is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    to make a polite request could is used
    Here, could is the right usage.


  1. Our ancestors had immense difficulty ________procuring books.









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

    Correct Option: C

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



  1. It is difficult_______affection on her.









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    Here, to shower (Inf. with to) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, to shower (Inf. with to) is the right usage.


  1. Many women in developing countries experience a cycle of poor health that ______ before they are born.









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    Here, begins is the right usage.
    originates (Verb) : to happen or appear for the first time in a particular place or situation

    Correct Option: C

    Here, begins is the right usage.
    originates (Verb) : to happen or appear for the first time in a particular place or situation



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. After initial setback, all _____ programmes were successful due to the initiative of the new dynamic team.









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    subsequent (Adj.) : happening or coming after something else
    consequent (Adjective) : happening as a result of something
    Here, subsequent is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    subsequent (Adj.) : happening or coming after something else
    consequent (Adjective) : happening as a result of something
    Here, subsequent is the right usage.