Selecting Words


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. All is not well............ the automobile sector.









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    of (Prep.) : belonging to something ; relating to somebody
    Here, of is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    of (Prep.) : belonging to something ; relating to somebody
    Here, of is the right usage.


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 as your answer.

  1. Every year millions of tourists ........ the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai.









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    Here, visit (Verb) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, visit (Verb) is the right usage.



  1. Look after your health ...... you should repent later on.









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    lest (Conj.) : in order to prevent something from happening
    Here, lest is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    lest (Conj.) : in order to prevent something from happening
    Here, lest is the right usage.


  1. I wish I ....... a pen.









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    In the Subjunctive Mood, the Verb is always in the Plural, even with a Singular Subject
    Here, were is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    In the Subjunctive Mood, the Verb is always in the Plural, even with a Singular Subject
    Here, were is the right usage.



  1. He was...angry to speak to me.









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    Here, too (Adv.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Here, too (Adv.) is the right usage.