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.

  1. Do not laugh ________ other’s mistakes.









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    laugh at (Phr.V.) : to make somebody/something seem stupid/not serious by making
    jokes about him/it
    Here, at is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    laugh at (Phr.V.) : to make somebody/something seem stupid/not serious by making
    jokes about him/it
    Here, at 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. The flight will land ______ six this evening.









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    at (Prep.) is used for designating specific times.
    as in —
    The train is due at 12 : 15 P.M.
    Here, at is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    at (Prep.) is used for designating specific times.
    as in —
    The train is due at 12 : 15 P.M.
    Here, at is the right usage.



  1. These murals are typical ______ Tamil Nadu.









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    Typical agrees with Preposition-of.
    Look at the sentence :
    • This meal is typical of local cookery.
    Here, of is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Typical agrees with Preposition-of.
    Look at the sentence :
    • This meal is typical of local cookery.
    Here, of is the right usage.


  1. It has been years since I last ______ him.









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    If a since Clause implies time, it must contain a Verb in Past Tense.
    Here, met is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    If a since Clause implies time, it must contain a Verb in Past Tense.
    Here, met is the right usage.



  1. You will not be allowed to enter _______ you have an entry pass.









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    unless : used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation.
    Here, unless is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    unless : used to say that something can only happen or be true in a particular situation.
    Here, unless is the right usage.