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.
- His persuasive tone was able to tackle the boy whom other teachers had found ____.
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obdurate (Adj:) : refusing to change your mind or your actions in any way; stubborn
peripatetic (Adj:) : going from place to place (in order to work)
tenacious (Adj) : that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined
persuasive (Adj) : able to make somebody believe something or do something
Here, obdurate is the right usage.Correct Option: B
obdurate (Adj:) : refusing to change your mind or your actions in any way; stubborn
peripatetic (Adj:) : going from place to place (in order to work)
tenacious (Adj) : that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined
persuasive (Adj) : able to make somebody believe something or do something
Here, obdurate is the right usage.
- If ____ permits, we will go out for a walk.
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weather (Noun) : the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
climate (Noun) : the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
Here, weather is the right usage.Correct Option: C
weather (Noun) : the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
climate (Noun) : the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
Here, weather is the right usage.
- Many things have happened _____ I met you last.
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since (Conj) : continuously from or starting from the time when
Here, since is the right usage.Correct Option: D
since (Conj) : continuously from or starting from the time when
Here, since is the right usage.
- A dog lives in a _____.
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kennel (Noun) : shelter for a dog
burrow (Noun) : house of a rabbit or mole
coop (Noun) : house for poultry
stable (Noun) : house of horses
Here, Kennel is the right usage.Correct Option: D
kennel (Noun) : shelter for a dog
burrow (Noun) : house of a rabbit or mole
coop (Noun) : house for poultry
stable (Noun) : house of horses
Here, Kennel is the right usage.
- The climate is not conducive _____ good health.
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conducive (Adj:) : tending to cause or bring something about when it is most positive (placed
after the word modified), it is followed by to (Prep.).
Here, to is the right usage.Correct Option: D
conducive (Adj:) : tending to cause or bring something about when it is most positive (placed
after the word modified), it is followed by to (Prep.).
Here, to is the right usage.
