Selecting Words
Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
- They are so ______, they could not put up a tent properly, while camping.
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Green (Adjective) = of a person) young and lacking experience.
Correct Option: D
Green (Adjective) = of a person) young and lacking experience.
- The authorities would not ______ to the strikers’ demands.
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Accede (Verb) = agree to demand, request or treaty; assume an office.
Correct Option: B
Accede (Verb) = agree to demand, request or treaty; assume an office.
- Her parents will never give their _____ to such an unsuitable match.
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Consent = Permission to do something
Acquiescence (Noun) = the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.Correct Option: C
Consent = Permission to do something
Acquiescence (Noun) = the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
- The king was _______ while he was addressing his subjects.
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Assassinate (Verb) = to murder an important or famous person especially for political
reason.
Exterminate (Verb) = to wipe out; to kill all the members of a group of people or animals.Correct Option: C
Assassinate (Verb) = to murder an important or famous person especially for political
reason.
Exterminate (Verb) = to wipe out; to kill all the members of a group of people or animals.
- The gate _______ by the watchman on duty.
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Here, Past Simple (Passive) should be used.
Correct Option: B
Here, Past Simple (Passive) should be used.
