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 as your answer.

  1. The art of cooking _____ in ancient India.









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    Here, was perfected’ (Passsive Voice) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, was perfected’ (Passsive Voice) is the right usage.


  1. Will all of you _____ up for prayer?









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    rise (Verb) : to move up; to stand up; to increase
    raise (Verb) : to lift; to become bigger; to develop; to bring about
    Here, rise is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    rise (Verb) : to move up; to stand up; to increase
    raise (Verb) : to lift; to become bigger; to develop; to bring about
    Here, rise is the right usage.



  1. I’m not very good _____ repairing things.









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

    Correct Option: A

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


  1. Can you tell the difference ____ butter and Margarine.









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    Here between (Prep.) is the right usage
    It is used for referring to two things which are clearly separated.

    Correct Option: C

    Here between (Prep.) is the right usage
    It is used for referring to two things which are clearly separated.



  1. Medical doctors should try to_____ as many patients as possible.









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    heal (Verb) : to cure somebody who is ill/sick
    Here, heal is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    heal (Verb) : to cure somebody who is ill/sick
    Here, heal is the right usage.