Selecting Words


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.

  1. The sparrows took no ____ the bread.









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    Here, notice of is the right usage. take notice of: paying attention to somebody / something

    Correct Option: A

    Here, notice of is the right usage. take notice of: paying attention to somebody / something


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.

  1. As the bare mountains turned green, the people found _______ looking forward to spring.









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    themselves the Reflexive form of they will be used. It emphasizes the Plural Subject
    (the bare mountains)
    Here, themselves is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    themselves the Reflexive form of they will be used. It emphasizes the Plural Subject
    (the bare mountains)
    Here, themselves is the right usage.



  1. It was said of Akbar that he rarely ________ more than three hours a day.









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    Simple Past Tense-slept is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Simple Past Tense-slept is the right usage.


  1. We should not mix with those people who have an________ reputation.









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    unsavoury (Adj.) : unpleasant or offensive; not considered morally acceptable
    Here, unsavoury is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    unsavoury (Adj.) : unpleasant or offensive; not considered morally acceptable
    Here, unsavoury is the right usage.



  1. The metals and minerals sector________ currently highly volatile.









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    Singular Verb-is is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Singular Verb-is is the right usage.