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. He was junior_____ me in college and we have been friends since then.









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    to (Prep.) is used with junior
    Here, to is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    to (Prep.) is used with junior
    Here, to is the right usage.


  1. ______ following all the instructions closely, he missed out an important guideline.









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    In spite of (Idiom) : despite; without being prevented by; not stopped by
    Here, In spite of is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    In spite of (Idiom) : despite; without being prevented by; not stopped by
    Here, In spite of is the right usage.



  1. The _____ in the region has been pleasant recently.









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    weather (Noun) : the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time,
    such as temperature, and if there is wind, rain, sun, etc.
    climate (Noun) : the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
    Here, weather is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    weather (Noun) : the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time,
    such as temperature, and if there is wind, rain, sun, etc.
    climate (Noun) : the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
    Here, weather is the right usage.


  1. While he was working at the construction site, the block of wood suddenly______ his right shoulder.









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    hit (Verb) → Past Form → hit
    Here, hit is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    hit (Verb) → Past Form → hit
    Here, hit is the right usage.



  1. The teacher said disappointedly, “There is ____ in my class who can solve this problem.”









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    nobody (Pro.) : no one; none
    Here, nobody is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    nobody (Pro.) : no one; none
    Here, nobody is the right usage.