Selecting Words
Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.
- The revolting players and the game’s administrators held _____ discussions to resolve the payment dispute.
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Preliminary (Adjective) = preparatory; introductory; initial.
Correct Option: C
Preliminary (Adjective) = preparatory; introductory; initial.
- The boys were _____ to hear that we were going to build a bridge.
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Delighted (Adjective) = a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; ecstatic; elated;
overjoyed; pleased.Correct Option: C
Delighted (Adjective) = a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; ecstatic; elated;
overjoyed; pleased.
- The director congratulated Mr. Varma _____ his success.
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The appropriate preposition will be ‘on’.
Correct Option: A
The appropriate preposition will be ‘on’.
Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.
- The clerk asked for my _______.
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Designation = the action of choosing someone to hold an office.
Destination = aim; ambition; end.
Determination = firmness of purposeCorrect Option: D
Designation = the action of choosing someone to hold an office.
Destination = aim; ambition; end.
Determination = firmness of purpose
- I like ______ in the sun.
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lie – lying (put yourself in a flat or horizontal position).
Hence, Gerund i.e., lying should be used here.Correct Option: D
lie – lying (put yourself in a flat or horizontal position).
Hence, Gerund i.e., lying should be used here.