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.
- He spoke ________ his travels.
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speak of (Phr. V.) : to speak about someone or something
speak about (Phr. V.) : to mention or discuss someone or something
Here, of is the right usage.Correct Option: A
speak of (Phr. V.) : to speak about someone or something
speak about (Phr. V.) : to mention or discuss someone or something
Here, of is the right usage.
- Books are a great source ______ happiness.
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Here, of (Prep.) is the right usage.
Correct Option: A
Here, of (Prep.) is the right usage.
- Corruption should be ________ out with the utmost vigour.
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root out (Phr. V.) : to find out the thing that is causing a problem and remove or get rid of it.
Here, rooted is the right usage.Correct Option: C
root out (Phr. V.) : to find out the thing that is causing a problem and remove or get rid of it.
Here, rooted is the right usage.
- The student ________ book I still have, can take it from me.
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whose (Det. Pro.) : used for showing which person or thing you are talking about
Here, whose is the right usage.Correct Option: B
whose (Det. Pro.) : used for showing which person or thing you are talking about
Here, whose is the right usage.
- People from ________ and near came to see the final match of the tournament yesterday.
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Here, far is the right usage.
Correct Option: D
Here, far is the right usage.
