Word Usage - 4 (Collocation)
B1-L-12 Nuances of Word Usage-1 (Difficult)
Questions
Which forms of the word: "obligate" will fit the sentences given below?
It is that we finish our work by 4 pm.
You are under no to accept our proposal.
The higher authorities were not only entitled, but also ________, to take appropriate measures.
- obligation, oblige, obligated
- obligatory, oblige, obligation
- obligation, obligatory, obligated
- obligatory, obligation, obligated
Which forms of the word: "pacify" will fit the sentences given below?
It is very important to attract a child’s attention in order to him.
Cigarettes are for adults.
He does not encourage ________ nor does he endorse war.
- pacificate, pacifiers, pacifism
- pacify, pacifiers, pacifism
- pacify, pacified, pacifiers
- pacificate, pacificated, pacifiers
Which forms of the word: "perish” will fit the sentences given below?
My pet sparrow last weekend when my sister forgot to feed it.
the thought that Tom will win the match.
________ products must be consumed the same day.
- perished, Perish, Perishable
- perish, Perished, Perishable
- perished, Perish, Perish
- perished, Perish, Perished
Which forms of the word: "probable" will fit the sentences given below?
It seemed that the changes would be from north to south.
It is very difficult to answer these questions.
Persistent hard work is ________ the important thing to become a winner.
- probably, probability, probable
- probable, probable, probably
- probable, probability, probably
- probably, probable, probable
Which forms of the word: "persist” will fit the sentences given below?
Playing for a long duration against a good team requires .
The pain will , if I do not consult a doctor.
Tim is very _______ in getting an answer to this difficult question.
- persistent, persist, persistence
- persistence, persistent, persistent
- persistence, persistent, persistence
- persistence, persist, persistent
Which forms of the word: "quarrel” will fit the sentences given below?
Robin was facing problems due to family .
Her behaviour was not at all appreciated at the party.
Paul keeps on _______ with his younger brother all the time.
- quarrel, quarrelling, quarrels
- quarrels, quarrelsome, quarrelling
- quarrel, quarrelsome, quarrels
- quarrels, quarrelling, quarrelsome
Which forms of the word: "radiate” will fit the sentences given below?
Ultraviolet are considered very harmful for health.
He had a pain in his spine after the fall.
Sun _______ light energy which is utilised by plants to prepare their food.
- radiates, radiation, radiated
- radiations, radiating, radiated
- radiations, radiating, radiates
- radiates, radiating, radiates
Which forms of the word: "persuasive" will fit the sentences given below?
The presentation given by her was quite .
He was by many people to resign as a Director.
Many orators are skilled in _______.
- persuading, persuasive, persuasion
- persuasive, persuaded, persuading
- persuading, persuasive, persuasion
- persuasive, persuaded, persuasion
Which forms of the word: "range" will fit the sentences given below?
This was outside the of his experience.
The conversation widely.
She has had a number of different jobs _______ from chef to swimming instructor.
- range, ranged, ranging
- ranging, ranged, range
- range, range, ranging
- ranging, range, ranging
Which forms of the word: "reconstruct" will fit the sentences given below?
Investigators are trying to the circumstances of the crash.
The doorway is 19th century of Norman work.
Nose _______ surgery is very popular these days.
- reconstructive, reconstruction, reconstructive
- reconstruct, reconstruct, reconstruction
- reconstruct, reconstruction, reconstructive
- reconstructive, reconstruct, reconstruction