Selecting Words


Direction: Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

  1. They were _________ to vacate that house as _________ as possible.











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    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    asked, soon

    Correct Option: A

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    They were asked to vacate that house as soon as possible.


  1. The teacher _________ the concept by _________ practical examples.











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    Obviously the concept has to be explained and practical examples can only be quoted.
    correct word :-
    explained - quoting

    Correct Option: E

    Obviously the concept has to be explained and practical examples can only be quoted.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    The teacher explained the concept by quoting practical examples.



  1. The manager told us _________ Ramesh was very anxious _________ the meeting.











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    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    that , before

    Correct Option: B

    As we can say that ,
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    The manager told us that Ramesh was very anxious before the meeting.


  1. She did not tell _________ that she _________ attended the party.











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    She would not have told any one that she lad attended the party.
    correct word :-
    anyone, had

    Correct Option: E

    She would not have told any one that she lad attended the party.
    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    She did not tell anyone that she had attended the party.



Direction: Pick out the most effective word/ phrases from the given alternatives marked (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) given below each sentence to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningful and grammatically correct.

  1. By the time he was eighteen years old, Peter _______ to make a living and support his family.











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    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    began

    Correct Option: B

    The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
    By the time he was eighteen years old, Peter began to make a living and support his family.