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 corresponding to it.

  1. I waited _____ the train arrived.









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    Until = up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
    Let’s wait until the rain stops.

    Correct Option: B

    Until = up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
    Let’s wait until the rain stops.


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.

  1. Rita promised to come but she never turned ________ .









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    Turn up = be found; put in an appearance; arrive; appear.

    Correct Option: D

    Turn up = be found; put in an appearance; arrive; appear.



  1. The maestro’s son has no taste ________ music.









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    in

    Correct Option: D

    in


  1. I cannot conceive of _________ accepting the post.









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    Before a gerund, possessive case (his) ...... should be used.

    Correct Option: B

    Before a gerund, possessive case (his) ...... should be used.



  1. George _____ to this country a year ago.









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    The sentence shows past time.

    Correct Option: B

    The sentence shows past time.