Selecting Words
Direction: In these 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.
- ______ wins this civil war there will be little rejoicing at the victory.
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whoever (Pro.) : any person who
Here, whoever is the right usage.Correct Option: B
whoever (Pro.) : any person who
Here, whoever is the right usage.
- The court ______ cognizance of the criminal’s words.
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cognizance (Noun) : notice.
take cognizance of (Idiom) : to notice or give attention to
Here, of is the right usage.Correct Option: A
cognizance (Noun) : notice.
take cognizance of (Idiom) : to notice or give attention to
Here, of is the right usage.
Direction: Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- The _____ of our civilization from an agricultural society to today’s complex industrial
world was accompanied by war.
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metamorphosis (Noun) : transformation
Here, metamorphosis is the right usage.Correct Option: D
metamorphosis (Noun) : transformation
Here, metamorphosis is the right usage.
- He went ____ the sea alone.
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to (Prep.). Is used for indicating the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something
Here, to is the right usage.Correct Option: B
to (Prep.). Is used for indicating the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something
Here, to is the right usage.
- It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you ____ it.
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Here, mustn’t have done is the right usage.
Correct Option: D
Here, mustn’t have done is the right usage.
