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.

  1. Ram, along with the members of the family and that of his friend, .......... a movie.









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    As the Subject (Ram) is Singular, the Verb will also be in Singular
    along with (Phr.v.) : together with someone It modifies the earlier word (Ram) which is Singular
    Here, was watching is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    As the Subject (Ram) is Singular, the Verb will also be in Singular
    along with (Phr.v.) : together with someone It modifies the earlier word (Ram) which is Singular
    Here, was watching is the right usage.


  1. People like to work for organisation that takes interest in their personal and .......... growth.









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    professional (Adj.) is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    professional (Adj.) is the right usage.


  1. I am satisfied .......... his innocence.









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    Satisfy agrees with Prep.- with.
    Here, with is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Satisfy agrees with Prep.- with.
    Here, with is the right usage.


  1. If I had worked hard, I ____ very high marks in the examination.









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    The situation is unreal and in the Past, Past Perfect-had worked has been used in the
    Conditional Clause. So, would have + Verb would have scored is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    The situation is unreal and in the Past, Past Perfect-had worked has been used in the
    Conditional Clause. So, would have + Verb would have scored is the right usage.


  1. Suitable steps are taken to bring ______ the cost of living.









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    bring down (Phr. V.) : to cause to fall
    bring up (Phr. V.) : mention; to introduce into discussion
    bring on (Phr. V.) : to cause to appear
    Here, down is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    bring down (Phr. V.) : to cause to fall
    bring up (Phr. V.) : mention; to introduce into discussion
    bring on (Phr. V.) : to cause to appear
    Here, down is the right usage.