Selecting Words
Direction: In these 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.
- Unhygienic surroundings _______ health problems.
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give rise to (Idiom) : to cause something to happen or exist
Here, given rise to is the right usage.Correct Option: A
give rise to (Idiom) : to cause something to happen or exist
Here, given rise to is the right usage.
- She politely asked him _______.
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Here, to leave her hand is the right usage.
Correct Option: A
Here, to leave her hand is the right usage.
- The chairperson brushed _______ my suggestion.
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brush aside (Phr.V.) : to ignore something
Here, aside is the right usage.Correct Option: C
brush aside (Phr.V.) : to ignore something
Here, aside is the right usage.
- He is always angry ______ his children.
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with (Prep.) is the right usage.
Correct Option: A
with (Prep.) is the right usage.
- The strike has been called ___.
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call off (Phr. V.) : to cancel something; to decide that something will not happen
Here, off is the right usage.Correct Option: C
call off (Phr. V.) : to cancel something; to decide that something will not happen
Here, off is the right usage.