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.

  1. As he got older his belief in these principles did not ______.









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    wither (Verb) : to become less
    waver (Verb) : to become weak or unsteady
    dither (Verb) : to hesitate about what to do because you are unable to decide
    Here, wither is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    wither (Verb) : to become less
    waver (Verb) : to become weak or unsteady
    dither (Verb) : to hesitate about what to do because you are unable to decide
    Here, wither is the right usage.


  1. ______ wins this civil war there will be little rejoicing at the victory.









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    whoever (Pro.) : any person who
    Here, whoever is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    whoever (Pro.) : any person who
    Here, whoever is the right usage.



  1. The court ______ cognizance of the criminal’s words.









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    cognizance (Noun) : notice.
    take cognizance of (Idiom) : to notice or give attention to
    Here, of is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    cognizance (Noun) : notice.
    take cognizance of (Idiom) : to notice or give attention to
    Here, of is the right usage.


Direction: Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. The _____ of our civilization from an agricultural society to today’s complex industrial
    world was accompanied by war.









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    metamorphosis (Noun) : transformation
    Here, metamorphosis is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    metamorphosis (Noun) : transformation
    Here, metamorphosis is the right usage.



  1. He went ____ the sea alone.









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    to (Prep.). Is used for indicating the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something
    Here, to is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    to (Prep.). Is used for indicating the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward, or the direction of something
    Here, to is the right usage.