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.
- The greater the demand, ............ the price.
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The structure of the
sentence is as follows : the + comparative.... + the + comparative
Here, the higher is the right usage.Correct Option: C
The structure of the
sentence is as follows : the + comparative.... + the + comparative
Here, the higher is the right usage.
- If she ............ a bird, she would fly.
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The sentence is in Subjunctive Mood beginning with the if-clause.
The Verb will be in Past Tense and Plural
Here, were is the right usage.Correct Option: C
The sentence is in Subjunctive Mood beginning with the if-clause.
The Verb will be in Past Tense and Plural
Here, were is the right usage.
- We are all very indignant ........... the injustice done to him.
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indignant (Adjective) % feeling or showing anger at something unjust or wrong. It agrees with at (Prep.)
Here, at is the right usage.Correct Option: D
indignant (Adjective) % feeling or showing anger at something unjust or wrong. It agrees with at (Prep.)
Here, at is the right usage.
- King George V’s accession ............ the throne was celebrated with great pomp.
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accession (Noun) : the attainment of a dignity or rank It agrees with Prep.-to
Here, to is the right usage.Correct Option: D
accession (Noun) : the attainment of a dignity or rank It agrees with Prep.-to
Here, to is the right usage.
- He is indifferent ............ praise and blame.
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indifferent (Adjective) : uninterested It agrees with Prep.-to
Here, to is the right usage.Correct Option: B
indifferent (Adjective) : uninterested It agrees with Prep.-to
Here, to is the right usage.
