Selecting Words


Direction: Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.

  1. Cellular phone service has______ in a new phase of communication.









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    As we know that ,
    Ushered (show or guide somewhere) seems to be the most appropriate in the context of the sentence.

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that ,
    Ushered (show or guide somewhere) seems to be the most appropriate in the context of the sentence.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Cellular phone service has ushered in a new phase of communication.
    Therefore , option B is correct word .


  1. It is a penal_____to bribe a public servant.









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    As we know that ,
    The word penal means “punishable by law”. Hence, offence is the correct choice. An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment. A sin, on the other hand, is a moral wrong. If you sin, you break the laws of God.

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that ,
    The word penal means “punishable by law”. Hence, offence is the correct choice. An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment. A sin, on the other hand, is a moral wrong. If you sin, you break the laws of God.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    It is a penal offence to bribe a public servant.
    Hence , option B is correct word .



  1. She put____ a brief appearance at the end of the party.









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    As we know that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    She put in a brief appearance at the end of the party.

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    She put in a brief appearance at the end of the party.
    Hence , option B is correct word .


  1. Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to back______.









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    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to back out.

    Correct Option: D

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to back out.
    So , option D is required word .



Direction: Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

  1. The students _________ not reach on time _________ of the transport strike.











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    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    could, because

    Correct Option: B

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    The students could not reach on time because of the transport strike.