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.
- My father was too ____ to push the heavy door.
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feeble (Adjective) : very weak.
Here, feeble is the right usage.Correct Option: B
feeble (Adjective) : very weak.
Here, feeble is the right usage.
- The student was punished for his ______
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impudence (Noun) : rudeness, not showing respect for other people; impertinence.
prudence (N.) : a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions
clemency (N.) : kindness shown to somebody when they are being punished; mercy
Here, impudence is the right usage.Correct Option: A
impudence (Noun) : rudeness, not showing respect for other people; impertinence.
prudence (N.) : a sensible and careful attitude when you make judgements and decisions
clemency (N.) : kindness shown to somebody when they are being punished; mercy
Here, impudence 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.
- A dog is a ______ animal.
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quadruped : any creature with four feet.
Here, quadruped is the right usage.Correct Option: A
quadruped : any creature with four feet.
Here, quadruped is the right usage.
- A well-read man is quick to catch literary _______.
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allusions : something that is said or written that refers to or mentions another person or subject in indirect way.
illusions (N.) : a false idea/ belief
delusions (N.) : a false belief/ opinion about yourself/ your situation.Correct Option: A
allusions : something that is said or written that refers to or mentions another person or subject in indirect way.
illusions (N.) : a false idea/ belief
delusions (N.) : a false belief/ opinion about yourself/ your situation.
- Please ______ that the lights are switched off at night.
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ensure : to make sure that something happens or is definite.
Here, ensure is the right usage.Correct Option: C
ensure : to make sure that something happens or is definite.
Here, ensure is the right usage.
