Selecting Words


Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. Sheila gained an advantage __________ me.









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

    Correct Option: D

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Sheila gained an advantage over me.


  1. Statistics __________ always my worst subject.









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    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is given as :-
    is, as it is a subject so it is a singular word

    Correct Option: C

    As we can say that ,
    is, as it is a subject so it is a singular word
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    Statistics is always my worst subject.



Direction: Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks.

  1. The Himalayas ran from east to west and cut off the cold winds from the north. This allowed agriculture to prosper and _____________ wealth, but it also ____________ barbarian invaders from the north.









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    (a) Dissipated (weakened): inappropriate. (b) created, attracted: appropriate (especially since the conjunction is ‘but’ indicating a disadvantage following an advantage. (c) inappropriate since ‘restricted’ or ‘limited’ would need ‘and’ in the sentence, not ‘but’, since both features would be positive. (d) evicted (thrown out): inappropriate.

    Correct Option: B

    As we can say that ,
    (a) Dissipated (weakened): inappropriate. (b) created, attracted: appropriate (especially since the conjunction is ‘but’ indicating a disadvantage following an advantage. (c) inappropriate since ‘restricted’ or ‘limited’ would need ‘and’ in the sentence, not ‘but’, since both features would be positive. (d) evicted (thrown out): inappropriate.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    The Himalayas ran from east to west and cut off the cold winds from the north. This allowed agriculture to prosper and created wealth, but it also attracted barbarian invaders from the north.


  1. It is time to ________ ongoing programmes and ______ new horizons.









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    The correct word is given as :-
    assess, seek

    Correct Option: D

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    It is time to assess ongoing programmes and seek new horizons.



  1. He ___________ a wrong act because it was ___________ for him to do so due to circumstantial forces.









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    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    committed, inevitable

    Correct Option: D

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    He committed a wrong act because it was inevitable for him to do so due to circumstantial forces.