Selecting Words

Selecting Words

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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. One of the reasons the impressionists caused such a scandal was _____ their colours were too bright.








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    Because = for the reason that

    Correct Option: C

    Because = for the reason that

Direction: In the following questions, complete each sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.

  1. She _________ a brief appearance at the end of the party.








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    put in an appearance (Id.) : to appear briefly at some place or at some event
    put on (Phr.V. ) : add to something existing
    put across (Phr.V.) : to state so as to be understood clearly/ accepted readily
    put up (Phr.V.) : to suggest an idea, etc. for other people to discuss
    Here, put in is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    put in an appearance (Id.) : to appear briefly at some place or at some event
    put on (Phr.V. ) : add to something existing
    put across (Phr.V.) : to state so as to be understood clearly/ accepted readily
    put up (Phr.V.) : to suggest an idea, etc. for other people to discuss
    Here, put in is the right option.

  1. I haven’t seen you ________ a week.








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    To express period of time for should be used.
    Here, for is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    To express period of time for should be used.
    Here, for is the right option.

  1. The passengers were afraid, but the captain _______ them that there was no danger.








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    assure (V.) : to make sure ; guarantee.
    Here, assured is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    assure (V.) : to make sure ; guarantee.
    Here, assured is the right option.

  1. Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to ________.








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    back out (Phr. ,V. ) : to separate; break ; no longer taking part in something that
    has been agreed.
    back up (Phr.V.) : to support somebody/something
    Here, back out is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    back out (Phr. ,V. ) : to separate; break ; no longer taking part in something that
    has been agreed.
    back up (Phr.V.) : to support somebody/something
    Here, back out is the right option.