Selecting Words


Direction: In each of these questions, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

  1. The waiter hasn’t brought the coffee _________ I’ve been here for an hour.









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    yet is used in Negative Sentences to talk about something that has not happened.
    Hence, yet is the right option

    Correct Option: B

    yet is used in Negative Sentences to talk about something that has not happened.
    Hence, yet 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.

  1. _____ you live long!









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    may is used to express a wish.
    Here, May is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    may is used to express a wish.
    Here, May is the right option.



  1. Many important projects have reached the final stage of ___.









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    (1) implementation (N.) : carrying out; enactment; execution; application.
    Here, implementation is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    (1) implementation (N.) : carrying out; enactment; execution; application.
    Here, implementation is the right option.


  1. What a _____ holiday!









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    (1) memorable (Adj.) : unforgettable, special, good or unusual.
    (2) momentous (Adj.) : historic; very important or serious.
    Here, memorable is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    (1) memorable (Adj.) : unforgettable, special, good or unusual.
    (2) momentous (Adj.) : historic; very important or serious.
    Here, memorable is the right option.



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

  1. They _____ living here since 2000.









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    The job was started in the past and continues till present time.
    Hence, Present Perfect
    Continuous should be used here.
    Hence, have been is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    The job was started in the past and continues till present time.
    Hence, Present Perfect
    Continuous should be used here.
    Hence, have been is the right option.