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.
- The Prime Minister insisted ________ fuel prices in the Cabinet meeting.
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Here, on raising is the right usage.
insist (Verb) : to demand that something happens or that somebody agrees to do somethingCorrect Option: B
Here, on raising is the right usage.
insist (Verb) : to demand that something happens or that somebody agrees to do something
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.
- Come what____, I shall adhere to my principles.
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come what may (Idiom) : despite any problems or difficulties you may have
Here, may is the right usage.Correct Option: B
come what may (Idiom) : despite any problems or difficulties you may have
Here, may is the right usage.
- Octopuses are mostly shy and ____ harmless to human beings.
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generally (Adv.) : in most cases
rarely (Adv.) : not very often
Here, generally is the right usage.Correct Option: A
generally (Adv.) : in most cases
rarely (Adv.) : not very often
Here, generally is the right usage.
- Only patience and fortitude carried him____the crisis.
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carry somebody through (Phr. V.) : to help somebody to survive a difficult period.
Here, through is the right usage.Correct Option: D
carry somebody through (Phr. V.) : to help somebody to survive a difficult period.
Here, through is the right usage.
- Night came on and the room ______ dark.
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Here, grew (Simple Past Tense) is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
Here, grew (Simple Past Tense) is the right usage.
