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. A number of refugees _____ been turned back at the border.









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    The Subject (a number of refugees) → Plural
    Hence, Verb (have) → Plural, is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    The Subject (a number of refugees) → Plural
    Hence, Verb (have) → Plural, is the right usage.


  1. The art of cooking _____ in ancient India.









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    Here, was perfected’ (Passsive Voice) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, was perfected’ (Passsive Voice) is the right usage.



  1. Will all of you _____ up for prayer?









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    rise (Verb) : to move up; to stand up; to increase
    raise (Verb) : to lift; to become bigger; to develop; to bring about
    Here, rise is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    rise (Verb) : to move up; to stand up; to increase
    raise (Verb) : to lift; to become bigger; to develop; to bring about
    Here, rise is the right usage.


  1. I’m not very good _____ repairing things.









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    Here, at (Prep.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, at (Prep.) is the right usage.



  1. Can you tell the difference ____ butter and Margarine.









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    Here between (Prep.) is the right usage
    It is used for referring to two things which are clearly separated.

    Correct Option: C

    Here between (Prep.) is the right usage
    It is used for referring to two things which are clearly separated.