Selecting Words


Direction: In the following questions, 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. Do not _____ your own personal views upon the reader.









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    Impose = to force; to make somebody accept something.

    Correct Option: D

    Impose = to force; to make somebody accept something.


Direction: In the following questions, 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 and choose the option corresponding to it.

  1. The young woman broke _____ on hearing the news of her husband’s death.









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    Break down = to lose control of your feelings and start crying.

    Correct Option: B

    Break down = to lose control of your feelings and start crying.



  1. I was conscious _____ a break in my voice.









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    Conscious (of something) = aware of something.

    Correct Option: B

    Conscious (of something) = aware of something.


  1. By a single mean act, he _____ out all his good deeds.









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    Wipe out = to destroy or remove something completely.

    Correct Option: A

    Wipe out = to destroy or remove something completely.



Direction: In the following questions, 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. Harish soon gained _________ in English.









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    Proficiency (Noun) = ability to do something well because of training and practice.

    Correct Option: B

    Proficiency (Noun) = ability to do something well because of training and practice.