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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 minister ____ on the petition before it was taken up for discussion.








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    For the two events of the past, the event that happens earlier, should be expressed in Past Perfect.
    Hence, had signed....is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    For the two events of the past, the event that happens earlier, should be expressed in Past Perfect.
    Hence, had signed....is the right usage.

  1. He was ______about whether to do it or not.








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    Here, uncertain is the right usage.
    ambiguous (Adj.) : that can be understood in more than one way ; not clearly stated/defined
    ambivalent (Adj.) : having/ showing both good and bad feelings about somebody/something
    ambidextrous (Adj.) : able to use the left hand/the right hand equally well

    Correct Option: D

    Here, uncertain is the right usage.
    ambiguous (Adj.) : that can be understood in more than one way ; not clearly stated/defined
    ambivalent (Adj.) : having/ showing both good and bad feelings about somebody/something
    ambidextrous (Adj.) : able to use the left hand/the right hand equally well

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

  1. Would you mind ______ the suitcase, Sir ?








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    When a Subject is not mentioned, Verb + ing is used.
    Look at the sentence : Would you mind preparing a cup of tea for me ?
    Here, opening is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    When a Subject is not mentioned, Verb + ing is used.
    Look at the sentence : Would you mind preparing a cup of tea for me ?
    Here, opening is the right usage.

  1. The members of the religious sect ostracized the _____ who had abandoned their faith.








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    recreant (Adj.) : not brave; unfaithful/ disloyal to a belief, duty/ cause
    ostracized (V.) : to refuse to let somebody be a member of a social group.
    abandoned (Adj.) : left and no longer wanted, used or needed
    coward (N.) : a person who is not brave/who does not have the courage to do things that
    other people do not think are difficult
    litigant (N.) : a person who is making/defending a claim in court
    suppliant (N.) : a person who asks for something in a humble way (from God/ a powerful
    person)
    Here, recreant is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    recreant (Adj.) : not brave; unfaithful/ disloyal to a belief, duty/ cause
    ostracized (V.) : to refuse to let somebody be a member of a social group.
    abandoned (Adj.) : left and no longer wanted, used or needed
    coward (N.) : a person who is not brave/who does not have the courage to do things that
    other people do not think are difficult
    litigant (N.) : a person who is making/defending a claim in court
    suppliant (N.) : a person who asks for something in a humble way (from God/ a powerful
    person)
    Here, recreant is the right usage.

  1. During a period of protracted illness, the sick can become infirm, _____ both the strength to work and many of the specific skills that were once possessed.








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    Here, losing is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, losing is the right usage.