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.

  1. We have two telephone operators, _____ of them do you want ?









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    which (Pro.) : used in questions for asking somebody to be exact about one or more people or things from a limited number
    Here, which is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    which (Pro.) : used in questions for asking somebody to be exact about one or more people or things from a limited number
    Here, which is the right usage.


  1. The boy was _____ of cheating in the examination.









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    accused (Verb) : said that somebody has done something wrong
    condemned (Verb) : expressed/ very strong disapproval of
    charged (Verb) : accused of doing something wrong (publicly)
    Here, accused is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    accused (Verb) : said that somebody has done something wrong
    condemned (Verb) : expressed/ very strong disapproval of
    charged (Verb) : accused of doing something wrong (publicly)
    Here, accused is the right usage.



  1. I absolutely refuse to put .......... with that sort of conduct.









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    put up with (Phr. V.) : to accept somebody or something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining ; tolerate
    Here, up is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    put up with (Phr. V.) : to accept somebody or something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining ; tolerate
    Here, up is the right usage.


  1. The manager wanted to meet you .......... the theft in the office.









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    in connection with (Idiom): for reasons connected with somebody or something
    with regard to (Idiom) : concerning someone or something
    with reference to (Idiom) : used for saying what you are talking or writing about
    Here, in connection with is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    in connection with (Idiom): for reasons connected with somebody or something
    with regard to (Idiom) : concerning someone or something
    with reference to (Idiom) : used for saying what you are talking or writing about
    Here, in connection with is the right usage.



  1. Ram, along with the members of the family and that of his friend, .......... a movie.









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    As the Subject (Ram) is Singular, the Verb will also be in Singular
    along with (Phr.v.) : together with someone It modifies the earlier word (Ram) which is Singular
    Here, was watching is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    As the Subject (Ram) is Singular, the Verb will also be in Singular
    along with (Phr.v.) : together with someone It modifies the earlier word (Ram) which is Singular
    Here, was watching is the right usage.