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Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
After having a _________ journey, we had ___________ food.
- persistent, musty
- frightful, terrific
- congenial, palatable
- tiresome, common
- expedition, brisk
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The authoritarian government sought to __________ the ________ of the army.
- truncate, general
- transcend, domination
- curb, wings
- fetter, ascendancy
- purge, intelligence
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The functionless and _______ military staff committee of the UN meets every second Friday but without any _________ effect.
- affectionate, purposeful
- moribund, salubrious
- miscellaneous, meaningful
- phenomenal, exact
- pernicious, salutary
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
_____________ and medicinally paralyzed, he was wheeled into the emergency room where he was checked _________.
- Sedated, painstakingly
- Dazzled, thoroughly
- Blushed, gently
- Threatened, casually
- Tranced, dispassionately
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
War is a monstrous ____________ against humanity as we all know; it should be ________ at any cost.
- thunderbolt, condemned
- atrocity, discarded
- obeisance, eulogized
- ostracism, endorsed
- repugnance, preached
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
People's democratic aspirations have been ________ and the masses have to endure many a __________.
- patronized, exemption
- curtailed, convulsions
- choked, privation
- throttled, transgression
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The functioning of the department has been _________ in secrecy and for the first time our magazine lifts the ___________.
- covered, secret
- hidden, truth
- screened, facts
- draped, falsehood
- cloaked, veil
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The model United Nations, _________ by the founders in 1945, has become a sprawling _______ structure.
- conceived, ramshackle
- promoted, cacophonous
- sponsored, radial
- speculated, rickety
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
They were __________ on a pile of rocks in a frigid wind with a ___________ rising tide.
- beholder, intimidatingly
- marooned, menacingly
- hackneyed, listlessly
- stranded, rapidly
- deserted, bullyingly.
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The _________ over the success of his meetings was soured by the ________ events at a public meeting.
- nuance, quarrel
- exaggeration, irrational
- deviation, specious
- euphoria, sordid
- excitement, exceptional
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The ________ bill is virtually dead and now seems to be inching towards a/an ________ burial.
- notorious, ignominious
- sweeping, honorable
- infamous, excruciating
- auxiliary, commendable
- flagrant, sacrosanct
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
They live underground to find _________ from temperature that can ______ below freezing point on winter nights.
- enjoy, dwindle
- escape, exacerbate
- sustain, reinforce
- recover, recede
- shelter, plummet
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
This was the most _________ time for mobilizing people against terrorists and defeating them and their ________ plans.
- pleasant, outrageous
- congenial, appropriate
- pertinent, dubious
- opportune, nefarious
- compliant, sinister
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
With patience and political _________, he can act in unison with the president to overcome the ______.
- decision, climax
- concept, turning point
- sagacity, crisis
- interest, exigency
- acumen, proclivity
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
By not giving any party a clear _______, the electorate has taken a grave risk which our ______ republic cannot afford.
- verdict, picayune
- order, depraved
- plebiscite, uncertain
- mandate, fragile
- referendum, strong
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The battle was now over; it remained only to _______ the wounded and ______ the dead.
- abet, exhume
- alleviate, disinter
- help, delve
- succor, bury
- prop, cremate
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
This is a__________ violation of archaeological _______ which demand that no cement, brick or iron rods be used in preserving monuments.
- total, spirit
- blatant, canons
- gross, background
- exact, catalogue
- absolute, knowledge
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The people by their _______ verdict have mandated for a period of uncertainty which is not a good _______ for our country.
- baffling, omen
- negative, trend
- disgruntled, sign
- mocking, indication
- close, feature
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
As the family ________ at his bedside, he _________ in and out of consciousness.
- attended, moved
- resuscitated, passed
- hovered, drifted
- meandered, wandered
- apprised, strayed
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
In our judgment, _________ of this act on the statute book would be ___________ after establishment of democratic state of India.
- retention, outdated
- phrasing, suitable
- inclusion, curious
- repealing, wickedness
- deficiency, depressed
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Except for _______ patches of grass bleached yellow by the relentless sun, there was no ________.
- scattered, desert
- shallow, water
- thin, air
- sparse, vegetation
- few, environment
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
He candidly admitted that those involved had ________ human rights and ordered an investigation with the purpose of punishing the _________ of the crime.
- broken, criminals
- sanctioned, culprits
- justified, doers
- instigated, colluder
- violated, perpetrator
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Animals are gifted with this _________ ability of sensing a/an ____________ calamity and in this way save themselves from many dangers.
- abnormal, forthcoming
- natural, absolute
- extraordinary, aforesaid
- uncanny, impending
- extrasensory, offensive
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Even at seventy two, his eyes ___________ with the ______ of a political crusader.
- shone, empathy
- blazed, fervor
- shot, enthusiasm
- admired, strength
- looked, intensity
Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The international community relentlessly____________ the military government for________ upon human rights.
- castigated, infringing
- criticized, curtailing
- scolded, abridging
- admonished, sitting
- berated, hitting