Selecting Words


Direction: In the following questions, 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.

  1. An animal species becomes _______ when its last existing
    member dies.









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    extinct (Adj.) : no longer in existence
    Hence, extinct is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    extinct (Adj.) : no longer in existence
    Hence, extinct is the right option.


  1. She has finished writing the article, _______









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    The sentence is Affirmative (Present Perfect).
    Hence, hasn’t she ? is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    The sentence is Affirmative (Present Perfect).
    Hence, hasn’t she ? is the right option.



  1. Naresh made a fortune _____ buying and selling used cars.









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    Preposition by is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    Preposition by 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.

  1. She ______ made him angry.









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    certainly (Adv.) : without doubt ; definitely.
    Here, has certainly is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    certainly (Adv.) : without doubt ; definitely.
    Here, has certainly is the right option.



  1. I’ve _______ finished painting the house.









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    (1) almost (Adv.) : not quite; nearly.
    Here, almost is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    (1) almost (Adv.) : not quite; nearly.
    Here, almost is the right option.