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. The cost of _____ is rising rapidly in this city.









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    Here, living is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, living is the right usage.


  1. Most people are influenced by ____ advertisements and tend to believe the claims made about the
    product.









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    Here, colourful is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, colourful is the right usage.



  1. As he proved inefficient the company _______ him.









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    expelled (Verb) : forced to leave an organisation
    rejected (Verb) : refused to accept (an application for a job)
    evicted (Verb) : put out (a tenant) from a property by legal process
    Here, expelled is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    expelled (Verb) : forced to leave an organisation
    rejected (Verb) : refused to accept (an application for a job)
    evicted (Verb) : put out (a tenant) from a property by legal process
    Here, expelled is the right usage.


  1. Ramappa _________ as the mayor of the town and he will assume charge this Friday.









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    Here, is elected is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, is elected is the right usage.



  1. Today students should be reconciled ________ the way things are changing.









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    with (Prep.) is used with reconcile
    reconcile (Verb) : to make oneself or another no longer opposed
    Here, with is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    with (Prep.) is used with reconcile
    reconcile (Verb) : to make oneself or another no longer opposed
    Here, with is the right usage.