Selecting Words
Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives and suggested for each
question. Choose the correct alternatives out of the four.
- The candidate’s exposition was ____ for its brevity and clarity.
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remarkable (Adj.) : unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice ;
astonishing
exposition (Noun) : a full explanation of a theory, plan, etc.
brevity (Noun) : the quality of using a few words while speaking or writing
clarity (Noun) : the quality of being expressed clearly
conspicuous (Adj.) : easy to see or notice
incomprehensible (Adj.) : impossible to understand
Here, remarkable is the right usage.Correct Option: D
remarkable (Adj.) : unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice ;
astonishing
exposition (Noun) : a full explanation of a theory, plan, etc.
brevity (Noun) : the quality of using a few words while speaking or writing
clarity (Noun) : the quality of being expressed clearly
conspicuous (Adj.) : easy to see or notice
incomprehensible (Adj.) : impossible to understand
Here, remarkable is the right usage.
- The doctor took out his _____ to examine the patient.
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stethoscope (Noun) : an instrument used by a doctor for listening to somebody's heart and breathing
horoscope (Noun) : a forecast of a person’s future, based on the relative portion of the stars
and planets.
microscope (Noun) : an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects.
telescope (Noun) : an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer.
Here, stethoscope is the right usage.Correct Option: D
stethoscope (Noun) : an instrument used by a doctor for listening to somebody's heart and breathing
horoscope (Noun) : a forecast of a person’s future, based on the relative portion of the stars
and planets.
microscope (Noun) : an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects.
telescope (Noun) : an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer.
Here, stethoscope is the right usage.
- The National Anthem is _____ at every official function.
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sung is the right usage.
Correct Option: B
sung is the right usage.
- Population increase ____ with depletion of foreign reserves has led to great daily hardships.
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couple with (Phr. V.) : to link one thing, situation, etc. to another
Here, coupled is the right usage.Correct Option: D
couple with (Phr. V.) : to link one thing, situation, etc. to another
Here, coupled is the right usage.
- The sky is overcast, we _____ the storm will soon burst.
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expect (Verb) : to think or believe that something will happen
Here, expect is the right usage.Correct Option: A
expect (Verb) : to think or believe that something will happen
Here, expect is the right usage.
