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.

  1. The revolting players and the game’s administrators held _____ discussions to resolve the payment dispute.









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    Preliminary (Adjective) = preparatory; introductory; initial.

    Correct Option: C

    Preliminary (Adjective) = preparatory; introductory; initial.


  1. The boys were _____ to hear that we were going to build a bridge.









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    Delighted (Adjective) = a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; ecstatic; elated;
    overjoyed; pleased.

    Correct Option: C

    Delighted (Adjective) = a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; ecstatic; elated;
    overjoyed; pleased.



  1. The director congratulated Mr. Varma _____ his success.









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    The appropriate preposition will be ‘on’.

    Correct Option: A

    The appropriate preposition will be ‘on’.


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 clerk asked for my _______.









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    Designation = the action of choosing someone to hold an office.
    Destination = aim; ambition; end.
    Determination = firmness of purpose

    Correct Option: D

    Designation = the action of choosing someone to hold an office.
    Destination = aim; ambition; end.
    Determination = firmness of purpose



  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.