Selecting Words
Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.
- Since last year his condition has been _____
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Subject + has/ have + been + V-ing is the right structure.
Hence, deteriorating is the right option.Correct Option: B
Subject + has/ have + been + V-ing is the right structure.
Hence, deteriorating is the right option.
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.
- Sanjay _______ his mother in the morning everyday.
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call up (Phr.V.) : to make a telephone call
call in (Phr.V.) : summon to enter
call of f (Phr.V. ) : postpone indefinitely
call down (Phr.V.) : censure severely/angrily
Here, calls up is the right option.Correct Option: B
call up (Phr.V.) : to make a telephone call
call in (Phr.V.) : summon to enter
call of f (Phr.V. ) : postpone indefinitely
call down (Phr.V.) : censure severely/angrily
Here, calls up is the right option.
- Do your best and we’ll back you ______ .
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back up (Phr.V.) : support
back out (Phr.V.) : to withdraw from something before completion
Here, up is the right option.Correct Option: D
back up (Phr.V.) : support
back out (Phr.V.) : to withdraw from something before completion
Here, up is the right option.
- We acted on a _____ impulse.
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momentary (Adj.) : lasting for a very short time.
momentous (Adj.) : very important/serious
Here, momentary is the right option.Correct Option: A
momentary (Adj.) : lasting for a very short time.
momentous (Adj.) : very important/serious
Here, momentary is the right option.
Direction: In the following questions, 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.
- My younger brother _____ my grandfather.
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(1) look after (Phr., V.) : to take care of somebody/ something.
Here, looks after is the right option.Correct Option: B
(1) look after (Phr., V.) : to take care of somebody/ something.
Here, looks after is the right option.
