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. She was remarkably _______ in singing and dancing.









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    accomplished (Adj.) : skilled.
    Here, accomplished is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    accomplished (Adj.) : skilled.
    Here, accomplished is the right usage.


  1. Sheila gained an advantage _____ me.









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    Here, over (Prep.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, over (Prep.) is the right usage.



  1. Mohan’s career has taken some _____ twists and turns.









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    Here, interesting (Adj.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, interesting (Adj.) is the right usage.


  1. The new government took _____ last year.









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    take over (Phr. V.) : to begin to have control of something.

    Correct Option: B

    take over (Phr. V.) : to begin to have control of 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.

  1. A number of refugees _____ been turned back at the border.









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    The Subject (a number of refugees) → Plural
    Hence, Verb (have) → Plural, is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    The Subject (a number of refugees) → Plural
    Hence, Verb (have) → Plural, is the right usage.