Verbal Reasoning (Fill in the Blanks Level: Moderate)

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

The product of a ________ religious home, he often found ________ in prayer.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

With the current wave of crime, tourists are _____ to make sure their passports are secure, otherwise they should be ready for the ________ consequences.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are four sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

There was a time in history when lepers were _______ as they were considered a ________ to the family and the civilised society.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

Unruly people may become __________ when they are treated with ______ by those around them.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

A careful __________ of the house revealed no clues and hence, investigators were left __________.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word given below?

Inexplicable

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are four sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The _________ young man is too keen to ______ the dubious scheme without a second thought.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

We no longer suffer from a _________ of information about diet and exercise; we are rather _________ such information as a routine.

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Our _________ objections finally got us thrown out of the stadium and the match was _______ to our opponents.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.

The presence of armed guards _______ us from doing anything disruptive and hence, we did not _______.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

Reducing political deprivation can indeed help diminish economic ________.

Directions: The following question consists of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given five words as answer choices and from the five choices you have to pick up the one that will make the sentence meaningfully complete.

This characterisation is inadequate because it seems to suggest that the distinction between the factual theory and the ________ theory is absolute.

Directions: The following question consists of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given five words as answer choices and from the five choices, you have to pick up the one that will make the sentence meaningfully complete.

In order to earn revenue, a business must be focused on its core ________.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfilment, your peace of mind, or even your ________.

Directions: The following question consists of a single sentence with one blank only. You are given five words as answer choices and from the five choices, you have to pick up the one that will make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Plants get rid of their heat by warming the air around them, by evaporating water, and by radiating heat to the ________ and the cold, black outer reaches of space.

Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one _(v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (ix).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one _(v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one _(v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one _(v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one _(v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (x).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one _(v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one (v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one (v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one (v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one (v). There is (vi) in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.