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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
To the dismay of all the students, the class monitor was _______ berated by the principal at a school assembly.
Hint
Word ‘ignominiously’ suits the content of the sentence. ‘Ignominiously’ means causing public shame. The other three answer choices are incorrect as they don’t fit in properly.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Select the most appropriate group of words for the blank space.
All attempts to revive the fishing industry were _________ failure.
Hint
“estimated to” fits correctly in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Select the most appropriate group of words for the blank space.
There are _________ parked outside than yesterday.
Hint
‘fewer cars’ fits best, as we see that in this particular sentence there is a comparison between number of cars which are present today and which were present yesterday.
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
The minister had to _________ some awkward questions from reporters.
Hint
‘fend off’ fits in the content of the sentence to make it grammatically corrects.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The _________ of evidence was on the side of the plaintiff since all but one of the witnesses testified that his story was correct.
Hint
The word ‘preponderance’, means ‘greater than other in amount influence or importance’ which suits the content of the sentence. Other answer choices are grammatically incorrect.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
Attention to detail is _________ of a fine craftsman.
Hint
‘stamp’ fits in best in the sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
When the President is ill, his duties _________ the Vice-President.
Hint
The word ‘devolve upon’ fits in the best as it means “to be transferred or passed to somebody at a lower level.” The reason being when President is ill his duties pass on to Vice -President who is at a lower rank than him.
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
He is _________ opponent; you must respect and fear him at all times.
Hint
The word ‘redoubtable’ means ‘deserving to be feared or respected’ this fits in best in the contents of the sentence.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
They fired upon the enemy from behind trees, walls, and any other _________ point they could find.
Hint
The word ‘vantage’ fits in the best it means ‘a position from which one views or considers something’.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The child was so much spoiled by her indulgent parents that she became _________ when she did not receive all their attention.
Hint
The word ‘sullen’ fits in best as it means’ silent, bad-tempered, gloomy.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The doctor was overcome with _________ when he came to know that the patient had died due to negligence on his part.
Hint
The words ‘remorse’ fits in best as it means ‘deep regret for having done something wrong.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
I _________ with him about his rudeness.
Hint
The word ‘remonstrated’ means ‘to make a protest or complain about something’ which suits the content of the sentence.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
Monica _________ tennis once or twice a week.
Hint
“usually plays” is correct because it makes the sentence an illustration of the simple present tense, which expresses a habitual action and how often it happens.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
Amit has been working here _________.
Hint
The use of ‘for’ here indicates that the action continues for the whole period of six months.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
We’re late. The film _________ by the time we get to the cinema hall.
Hint
The sentence is an illustration of Future Perfect Tense.
- Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
The fire spread through the building quickly but everybody _________.
Hint
“was able to escape” is the correct answer because it makes the sentence grammatically correct.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
I’m thinking _________ a house. Do you think that’s a good idea?
Hint
“of buying” is the correct answer because the first half of the sentence uses the ‘ing’ form which expresses continuity of action and no other answer choice uses the ‘ing’ form, therefore it’s the correct answer.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
I think all drivers _________ seat belts.
Hint
“had better wear” is the correct answer because it makes the sentence grammatically correct.
We use “had better” to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do or which are desirable in a specific situation.
For Example: It’s five o’clock. I had better go now before the traffic gets too bad. (not: I had bettertogo now) - Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
“ Where _________ ?” In London.”
Hint
The sentence is in question form. The phrase ‘were you born’ suits well.
- Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
I must go now. I promised _________ late.
Hint
No other answer choice fits in the sentence.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
To _________ time, please go _________ foot and not by bus.
Hint
A clever way to tackle this question would be to see the second as a prepositional usage. You go on foot. So, our choices narrow down to “utilise” and “gain.” Now, would you be utilising time if you go on foot? Perhaps not. So, it is eliminated. If you do something in order to gain time you do it in order to give yourself enough time.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
After a recent mild paralytic attack, his movements are _________ restricted; otherwise, he is still very active.
Hint
Note that the paralytic attack was mild, which gives us the clue that its effect would be slight. This is further substantiated by the second part of the sentence: “… otherwise he is still very active …” means there is some (slight) trouble but not much.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Among the factors _________ to the low productivity in agriculture, the first place is occupied by irregular water supply.
Hint
If something contributes to an event or situation, it is one of the causes of it. Here “factors” has been used in the sense of causes. If you contribute money or resources to something, you give them to help achieve a particular purpose.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Despite his _________ he had to suffer.
Hint
As a matter of rule, who should suffer? The guilty?. But the word “despite” points to the contrary. Hence, innocence.
- Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The two brothers look so _________ that it is difficult to tell one from the other.
Hint
If two persons are similar, you will point out certain likenesses. Yet you can easily tell one from the other. In other words, you can differentiate between the two. But the given sentence says differentiation is difficult. Which means the resemblance is to a very high degree. In other words, identical.