Multiple Meaning Words Gap Fill Test

Test your vocabulary by identifying words with multiple meanings that fit correctly in two different sentence contexts. Each question presents two sentences with blanks - find the single word that works in both places.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I They are planning to renovate their house and add a _________ on the first floor.
II The latest __________ clearly argues against capturing wild animals to perform in circus.

  1. research
  2. section
  3. study
  4. plan
  5. stage
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I In this game, anyone who breaks the ____________ of words would be disqualified.
II Be ready for the ________ reaction.

  1. chain
  2. leash
  3. string
  4. series
  5. curse
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I Do not _________ aspersions on others
II The director has planned to ______ a new comer for his next project.

  1. include
  2. cast
  3. take
  4. put
  5. place
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I ______ the book over the cupboard.
II There is no _________ for jealousy if you look for the fault within.

  1. Keep
  2. put
  3. spot
  4. room
  5. place
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I Our commandoes are ready to _______ inside and begin the rescue operation.
II You just can't ________ the hopes of the poor.

  1. dart
  2. rush
  3. dash
  4. crush
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I How do you plan to ________ the consignment that we await earnestly?
II Shape up or_______ out.

  1. get
  2. send
  3. put
  4. take
  5. ship
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I If you dare to think out of the box, you will surely make a ________ in life.
II The volunteers were to ________ the seating arrangement for the press.

  1. name
  2. mark
  3. imprint
  4. start
  5. spot
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I I did not ____________ anything untoward at the party.
II Let us put up a 'to let' ___________.

  1. find
  2. remark
  3. record
  4. notice
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I The boy failed to provide a valid ___________ for his absence from duty.
II The shy young recruit could not ____________ with the chief.

  1. logic
  2. debate
  3. exchange
  4. contend
  5. reason
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I After a long association, they had to _____ ways.
II Play out your ________ and leave it to God.

  1. part
  2. share
  3. beat
  4. chance
  5. run
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I Don't get into a ________ unless you must.
II Often one has to _________ for one's right.

  1. quarrel
  2. argue
  3. fight
  4. dispute
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I The minister would visit the _________ himself.
II The psychologist tried to determine the ________ of mind of the criminal.

  1. place
  2. condition
  3. situation
  4. frame
  5. state
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I A __________ of stair leads to the upper floor.
II The family failed to board the ___________.

  1. plane
  2. train
  3. run
  4. flight
  5. spiral
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I Let us add a little __________ to the occasion.
II The __________ prevents the dress form being a show stopper at the show.

  1. zing
  2. mirth
  3. zeal
  4. thing
  5. colour
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I I didn't _________ to hurt you.
II Don't be so _________ minded.

  1. intent
  2. mean
  3. desire
  4. want