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.
- Work should be guided by some ______ desire of altruism and ______.
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philanthropy : the practice of helping the poor and those in need.
altruism (N.) : the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own
Here, genuine, philanthropy is the right usage.Correct Option: A
philanthropy : the practice of helping the poor and those in need.
altruism (N.) : the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own
Here, genuine, philanthropy is the right usage.
- She pipped her rival_____the gold medal
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pip : to beat somebody in a race, competition.
Here, for is the right usage.Correct Option: B
pip : to beat somebody in a race, competition.
Here, for is the right usage.
- The deserted garden was infested ______ weeds.
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Here, with (Prep.) is the right usage.
Correct Option: A
Here, with (Prep.) is the right usage.
- Making pies and cakes ______ Mrs. Reddy’s speciality.
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Here, Subject is Singular.
Hence, is → (Sing. V.) is the right usage.Correct Option: D
Here, Subject is Singular.
Hence, is → (Sing. V.) is the right usage.
- You must _______ your career with all seriousness.
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pursue (Verb ) : to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
Here, pursue is the right usage.Correct Option: A
pursue (Verb ) : to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
Here, pursue is the right usage.
