In each of 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 and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

Truculent in defending their individual rights of sovereignty under Articles of Confederation, the newly formed states_________constantly.

Directions: Each sentence given below has two blanks. Each blank indicates that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 

Top global oil exporter Saudi Arabia_____ its crude production in April to a record high, _______ its flourishing Asian market share. 

In each of 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 and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The women went inside kitchen and __________ out well-fixed chicken and salad to eat.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The security guard needs a _______ of shoes.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
 
I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I had passed (1)______ once or twice, a shop window of (2)______ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, magic dolls and all those (3)______ of things. But never had I thought of going in (4)______ one day, Gip hauled me by my finger – right (5)______ to the window.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The Children’s Series ______ recommended for young readers.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
 She was blamed ______ the failure. 

In each of 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 and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

Lata Manageshar was_________ with a natural talent for music.