Selecting Words


Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. The err is ______, to forgive divine.









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    To error is human, to forgive divine = It is human nature to make mistakes and it is
    important to forgive people when they do.

    Correct Option: D

    To error is human, to forgive divine = It is human nature to make mistakes and it is
    important to forgive people when they do.


  1. Coventry is ______ Birmingham.









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    Near ⇒ a short distance away

    Correct Option: D

    Near ⇒ a short distance away



  1. Every student had to abide ______ the rules and regulations of the hostel.









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    Abide by something = to accept and act according to a law, an agreement etc.

    Correct Option: C

    Abide by something = to accept and act according to a law, an agreement etc.


  1. The auditor was asked to ______ the accounts.









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    Check (Verb) = (examine something)

    Correct Option: B

    Check (Verb) = (examine something)



  1. The river abounds ______ fish and crocodiles.









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    Abound (Verb ) with/ in something = to exist in great numbers or quantities.

    Correct Option: A

    Abound (Verb ) with/ in something = to exist in great numbers or quantities.