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.
- The telephone kept ______ ringing, but no one attended.
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keep on (Phr. V. ) : to continue
keep off (Phr. V.) : to avoid eating; to avoid mentioning a particular subject
Here, on is the right usage.Correct Option: B
keep on (Phr. V. ) : to continue
keep off (Phr. V.) : to avoid eating; to avoid mentioning a particular subject
Here, on is the right usage.
Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- She has been supporting her family ____ her husband’s death.
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Point of time is evident.
Hence, since is the right usage.Correct Option: D
Point of time is evident.
Hence, since is the right usage.
- May I give you ____ advice?
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advice (Uncountable Noun) : suggestion some is used with an Uncountable Noun
Here, some is the right usage.Correct Option: B
advice (Uncountable Noun) : suggestion some is used with an Uncountable Noun
Here, some is the right usage.
- There ____ any message from my teacher since she moved to London.
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The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. Hence, hasn’t been is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
The sentence is in Present Perfect Tense. Hence, hasn’t been is the right usage.
- He shows great ability ____ Mathematics.
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ability (Noun) agrees with Prep.-in.
Here, in is the right usage.Correct Option: D
ability (Noun) agrees with Prep.-in.
Here, in is the right usage.
