Selecting Words


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.

  1. In these days of inflation we all have to _____ our belts.









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    tighten your belt : to spend less money because there is less available.
    Here, tighten is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    tighten your belt : to spend less money because there is less available.
    Here, tighten is the right usage.


  1. Our flight was ______ from Jaipur to Agra airport.









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    divert (Verb ) : to make somebody/something change direction
    reverted (V.) : to reply
    deflected (V.) : to change direction, especially after hitting something
    Here, diverted is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    divert (Verb ) : to make somebody/something change direction
    reverted (V.) : to reply
    deflected (V.) : to change direction, especially after hitting something
    Here, diverted is the right usage.



  1. I saw a _____of cattle grazing in the meadow.









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    herd : a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together.
    Here, herd is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    herd : a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together.
    Here, herd 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 as your answer.

  1. I’m very pleased with my new secretary. Her work is of a high _______.









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    High standard : high quality.
    Here, standard is the right usage.

    Correct Option: D

    High standard : high quality.
    Here, standard is the right usage.



  1. _______ the flight times before you book the tickets.









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    check (Verb) : to examine something.
    Here, check is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    check (Verb) : to examine something.
    Here, check is the right usage.