Selecting Words
Direction: In these 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 more electricity you use, .....
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The structure of such sentences is as follows :
the + comparative _____ + the + comparative.
Here, the higher your bill will be is the right usage.Correct Option: D
The structure of such sentences is as follows :
the + comparative _____ + the + comparative.
Here, the higher your bill will be is the right usage.
- The teacher gives many examples to....the idea contained in the poem.
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bring out (Phr.V.) : to lay stress; to make something clear
bring about (Phr. V.) : to cause to take place
bring in (Phr.V.) : introduce ; include
bring forth (Phr.V.) : to give birth to; to bear (fruit)
Here, bring out is the right usage.Correct Option: D
bring out (Phr.V.) : to lay stress; to make something clear
bring about (Phr. V.) : to cause to take place
bring in (Phr.V.) : introduce ; include
bring forth (Phr.V.) : to give birth to; to bear (fruit)
Here, bring out is the right usage.
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.
- He was an ...... swimmer, but was swept away by a strong ......
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expert ; current is the right usage
Correct Option: D
expert ; current is the right usage
- There is only one member who has not paid his ...... and he has promised to pay before the end
of this month.
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remittance (Noun) : payment made for something
honorarium (Noun) : a payment made for somebody’s professional services
subscription (Noun) : a fee that you pay regularly to belong to or support an organisation
allowance (Noun) : an amount of money that is given to someone regularly
Here, subscription is the right usage.Correct Option: C
remittance (Noun) : payment made for something
honorarium (Noun) : a payment made for somebody’s professional services
subscription (Noun) : a fee that you pay regularly to belong to or support an organisation
allowance (Noun) : an amount of money that is given to someone regularly
Here, subscription is the right usage.
- They did not know where they ....... from.
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The sentence is in Indirect Speech showing Past Time. So, Past Perfect Tense will be used
Here, had come is the right usage.Correct Option: A
The sentence is in Indirect Speech showing Past Time. So, Past Perfect Tense will be used
Here, had come is the right usage.
