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 and indicate it as your answer.
- The aim of education is to ______ the best in students.
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bring out (Phr. V.) : to make something appear
bring about (Phr. V.) : to make something happen; cause
Here, bring out is the right usage.Correct Option: D
bring out (Phr. V.) : to make something appear
bring about (Phr. V.) : to make something happen; cause
Here, bring out is the right usage.
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.
- His manners____him.
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speak of (Phr. V.) : to be evident that something exists or is present
speak for (Phr. V.) : to state the views or wishes of a person or a group
Here, speak of is the right usage.Correct Option: A
speak of (Phr. V.) : to be evident that something exists or is present
speak for (Phr. V.) : to state the views or wishes of a person or a group
Here, speak of is the right usage.
- I can’t make both ends ______ on my small salary.
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meet (Verb) is the right usage.
make both ends meet (Idiom) : to earn enough money to be able to buy the things you needCorrect Option: A
meet (Verb) is the right usage.
make both ends meet (Idiom) : to earn enough money to be able to buy the things you need
- My friend’s father died _____ cancer.
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of (Prep.) is used for indicating the reason for something
Here, of is the right usage.Correct Option: B
of (Prep.) is used for indicating the reason for something
Here, of is the right usage.
- Discrimination _____ any form should be avoided.
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Prep.-in
Here, in is the right usage.Correct Option: D
Prep.-in
Here, in is the right usage.