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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Q :  

The world is constantly living in risk, uncertainty and fear of _________.

(A) life

(B) body

(C) nature

(D) death

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) death - The phrase "risk, uncertainty, and fear of death" completes the sentence appropriately, highlighting a common source of anxiety.



Q :  

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
 The people from sub-continent are very _____________.

(A) superstitios

(B) superstitious

(C) supersticious

(D) supersctitious

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) superstitious - The correct spelling of the word is "superstitious," which refers to a belief in superstitions.



Q :  

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
The university team won the match in the end with a _______________ (cunning) move.

(A) brilliant

(B) slick

(C) random

(D) quick

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 A wise king’s wisdom _____________the land like the sun.

(A) illuminates

(B) darkens

(C) dims

(D) spreads

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 One day, I was handed a few volumes of new literature unlike anything I had ever read before and so ________ as to make me utterly forget my hopeless state.

(A) repelling

(B) captivating

(C) boring

(D) unrealistic

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) captivating - The word "captivating" fits well in the context of the sentence, suggesting that the literature was so engaging that it made the person forget their hopeless state.



Q :  

Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
 The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.

(A) loathed

(B) enhanced

(C) revered

(D) embraced

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

(A) loathed - The word "amazing" suggests a positive experience, and among the given options, "loathed" is the most appropriate synonym for "hated."


Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 The roof _______ the weight of the snow.

(A) collapsed under

(B) collapsed to

(C) collapsed with

(D) collapsed for

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) collapsed under - The phrase "collapsed under" correctly conveys the idea that the roof could not bear the weight of the snow, leading to a collapse.



Q :  

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
 Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).

(A) reliable

(B) worthless

(C) adventurous

(D) treacherous

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

treacherous - The word "perilous" suggests danger, and among the given options, "treacherous" is the most appropriate synonym, indicating a potential threat or hazard.


Q :  

In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.

(A) honoured, professional

(B) indulged, monetary

(C) regulated, personal

(D) thrived, devotional

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
  • "Indulged" suggests involvement or participation, often in a negative or excessive manner, which fits the context of engaging in illegal business practices.
  • "Monetary" pertains to money, and it appropriately describes the type of gain being pursued in the sentence.
  • The other options do not convey the intended meaning in the context of illegal business practices and short-term gain.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Q :  

We're asking them to ______ the deadline.

(A) increase

(B) enlarge

(C) broaden

(D) extend

Correct Answer : D

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