Selecting Words


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 as your answer.

  1. He quarrelled with his boss, ________ of the consequences.









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    heedless (Adj.) : not paying careful attention to somebody/ something
    (2) weary (Adj.) : no longer interested in or enthusiastic about something.
    Here, heedless is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    heedless (Adj.) : not paying careful attention to somebody/ something
    (2) weary (Adj.) : no longer interested in or enthusiastic about something.
    Here, heedless is the right option.


  1. As the driver swerved violently at the turning, the wheel came off, as it was already ______.









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    Here, loose is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, loose is the right option.



  1. The demonstration passed off without any _______.









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    incident (N.) : something that happens ; a serious or violent event.
    Here, incident is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    incident (N.) : something that happens ; a serious or violent event.
    Here, incident is the right option.


  1. His profession is teaching but his _______ is photography.









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    vocation (N.) : a belief that a particular work or way of life is especially suitable for you.
    Here, vocation is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    vocation (N.) : a belief that a particular work or way of life is especially suitable for you.
    Here, vocation is the right option.



  1. Some verbs need a ______ to convey the full meaning.









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    complement (Noun) : used after linking verbs.
    Look at the sentences :
    • I am angry → (complement).
    • He became a politician. → (complement)
    Here, complement is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    complement (Noun) : used after linking verbs.
    Look at the sentences :
    • I am angry → (complement).
    • He became a politician. → (complement)
    Here, complement is the right option.