Selecting Words


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

  1. He set up institutions of international _______.









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    repute (Noun) : reputation
    Here, repute is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    repute (Noun) : reputation
    Here, repute is the right usage.


  1. We ______ not hurry, we have got plenty of time.









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    need not : not required.
    Here, need is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    need not : not required.
    Here, need is the right usage.



  1. If you do well in this exam next year then my efforts _____ successful.









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    As the structure demands, will be is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    As the structure demands, will be is the right usage.


  1. The noise of the drum beats _____ and frightened the tiger.









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    perplex (Verb) : puzzle, make worried/confused.
    persisted (V.) : continued/ existed
    pertained (V.) : to exist/to apply in a particular situation/at a particular time
    Here, perplexed is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    perplex (Verb) : puzzle, make worried/confused.
    persisted (V.) : continued/ existed
    pertained (V.) : to exist/to apply in a particular situation/at a particular time
    Here, perplexed is the right usage.



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. Jones is a member of our _____









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    Here, council is the right usage

    Correct Option: B

    Here, council is the right usage