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. The teacher said disappointedly, “There is ____ in my class who can solve this problem.”









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    nobody (Pro.) : no one; none
    Here, nobody is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    nobody (Pro.) : no one; none
    Here, nobody is the right usage.


  1. He will not work ___ he is compelled.









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    Here, unless (Conj.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, unless (Conj.) is the right usage.



  1. He said I ____ use his car whenever I wanted.









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    could (Mod. Aux. V.) : used for expressing an ability in the past
    Here, could is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    could (Mod. Aux. V.) : used for expressing an ability in the past
    Here, could is the right usage.


  1. The car broke down and we ___ get a taxi.









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    Here, had to is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, had to is the right usage.



  1. Our rich culture inspires us to take _____ in our heritage.









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    pride (Noun) : a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that you get when you or people who are connected with you have done something well or own something that other people admire
    Here, pride is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    pride (Noun) : a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that you get when you or people who are connected with you have done something well or own something that other people admire
    Here, pride is the right usage.