Selecting Words


Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.

  1. I like ______ in the sun.









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    lie – lying (put yourself in a flat or horizontal position).
    Hence, Gerund i.e., lying should be used here.

    Correct Option: D

    lie – lying (put yourself in a flat or horizontal position).
    Hence, Gerund i.e., lying should be used here.


Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.

  1. Mount Everest has earned the _____ distinction of being the world’s highest garbage dump.









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    Dubious (Adjective) = hesitating or doubting; doubtful; uncertain.

    Correct Option: C

    Dubious (Adjective) = hesitating or doubting; doubtful; uncertain.


  1. The Management gave us permission to _____ with the new curriculum.









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    Go ahead = to proceed or be carried out. The project will go ahead.

    Correct Option: C

    Go ahead = to proceed or be carried out. The project will go ahead.


  1. Due to heavy rains, the match was called _____.









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    Call off = to cancel or abandon; to order to desist.

    Correct Option: B

    Call off = to cancel or abandon; to order to desist.


Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.

  1. The squadron leader ordered his men to _____ immediately.









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    If soldiers fall in, they form lines.

    Correct Option: A

    If soldiers fall in, they form lines.