English Language

Fill in the Blanks

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All Contextual Vocabulary 2563 Prepositional Usage 2021 Tense and Aspect 1751 Determiners 1005 Phrasal Verbs 949 Confusable Vocabulary 908 Pronoun Antecedent 867 Subject-Verb Agreement 735 Collocations 654 Idiomatic Expressions 627 Conjunctions and Connectors 557 Modals 390

Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the conversation by choosing the correct option and fill blank (ii).

Renu: How (i)______________________ such beautiful dolls? Meenu: It is an art that has to be learnt. Renu: Where (ii) ____________________ it from? Meenu: I (iii)___________ classes. Renu: How much time (iv)_________________ for learning this art.

Meenu: It was nearly two years.

  1. had you learnt

  2. did you learn

  3. did you learnt

  4. you have learnt

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Renu asks where Meenu learned the art of making dolls. Simple past 'did you learn' is correct for a completed action. Note: 'did you learnt' is grammatically wrong - 'did' already carries past tense, so the main verb should be base form 'learn.' Past perfect 'had learned' would require additional context, and present perfect 'have learned' is less natural than simple past here.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the conversation by choosing the correct option and fill blank (iii).

Renu: How (i)______________________ such beautiful dolls? Meenu: It is an art that has to be learnt. Renu: Where (ii) ____________________ it from? Meenu: I (iii)___________ classes. Renu: How much time (iv)_________________ for learning this art.

Meenu: It was nearly two years.

  1. shall attend the art and craft

  2. had attended the art and craft

  3. attended the art and craft

  4. attend the art and craft

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Meenu explains that she took classes to learn the art. Simple past 'attended' correctly indicates a completed action in the past when she was learning. 'Shall attend' is future tense, 'had attended' is past perfect requiring another past reference, and 'attend' is present tense for habitual action - none fit the context of completed learning.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the conversation by choosing the correct option and fill blank (i).

Abhinava: Nanu, (i)___________ so worried? Nanu: I (ii)____________ for my English paper. I (iii)___________ only general articles. Abhinava: Don’t worry. You (iv)_________ from newspapers or magazines to enhance your reading skill.

Nanu: I feel relieved at your assurance. Thank you for your encouraging words.

  1. why are you looking

  2. why do you look

  3. why did you look

  4. why have you looked

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abhinava asks why Nanu appears worried at this moment. Simple present 'why do you look' questions about Nanu's current state or appearance. Present continuous 'are you looking' would suggest temporary appearance rather than state, past tense doesn't fit current observation, and present perfect 'have you looked' would focus on recent change rather than current state.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the conversation by choosing the correct option and fill blank (ii).

Abhinava: Nanu, (i)___________ so worried? Nanu: I (ii)____________ for my English paper. I (iii)___________ only general articles. Abhinava: Don’t worry. You (iv)_________ from newspapers or magazines to enhance your reading skill.

Nanu: I feel relieved at your assurance. Thank you for your encouraging words.

  1. cannot prepare well

  2. have not prepared well

  3. do not prepare well

  4. would not prepare well

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The present perfect tense "have not prepared well" is correct because Nanu is explaining his current worry about a past action (or lack thereof) that has present relevance. The conversation shows he's worried NOW about his English paper, and the present perfect connects the past (not preparing) to the present (being worried). The other options are incorrect: "cannot prepare well" is present tense referring to ability, "do not prepare well" is simple present habit, and "would not prepare well" is conditional/hypothetical.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

God (i) ______ man in his own image. Man is thus the (ii) ______ manifestation of Divinity on earth. As Gandhi ji said, “The only way to (iii) _____ God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it.” We cannot hope to know God unless (iv) ____ try to know man first. We can know man only (v) ______ man. And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point from where we can start, (vii) ______ knowledge (viii) _____ man, is ourselves.

  1. find

  2. found

  3. finding

  4. founded
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The base form "find" is correct in the infinitive phrase "The only way to (iii) _____ God" where "to" is an infinitive marker. The quote expresses a general timeless truth, so infinitive is appropriate. "Found" is past tense (incorrect form after infinitive "to"), "finding" is gerund (would need "the way of finding"), and "founded" means establishing an institution (wrong meaning).

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

God (i) ______ man in his own image. Man is thus the (ii) ______ manifestation of Divinity on earth. As Gandhi ji said, “The only way to (iii) _____ God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it.” We cannot hope to know God unless (iv) ____ try to know man first. We can know man only (v) ______ man. And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point from where we can start, (vii) ______ knowledge (viii) _____ man, is ourselves.

  1. nearest

  2. near

  3. nearby

  4. nearer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The superlative "nearest" is correct because it's paired with "most" in the superlative structure: "And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point." Superlatives describe the highest degree and require "the." "Near" is positive form, "nearby" is an adjective/adverb of proximity, and "nearer" is comparative (would need "than"). Only "nearest" fits the superlative context.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

God (i) ______ man in his own image. Man is thus the (ii) ______ manifestation of Divinity on earth. As Gandhi ji said, “The only way to (iii) _____ God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it.” We cannot hope to know God unless (iv) ____ try to know man first. We can know man only (v) ______ man. And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point from where we can start, (vii) ______ knowledge (viii) _____ man, is ourselves.

  1. about

  2. around

  3. for

  4. round
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition "about" is correct because the phrase "knowledge (viii) _____ man" requires the preposition that connects "knowledge" to its topic/content. Standard English idiom is "knowledge ABOUT something" (information/understanding of). "Around" and "round" suggest physical proximity, and "for" would indicate purpose/benefit - none fit the context of learning/understanding man.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (v).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

God (i) ______ man in his own image. Man is thus the (ii) ______ manifestation of Divinity on earth. As Gandhi ji said, “The only way to (iii) _____ God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it.” We cannot hope to know God unless (iv) ____ try to know man first. We can know man only (v) ______ man. And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point from where we can start, (vii) ______ knowledge (viii) _____ man, is ourselves.

  1. by

  2. through

  3. for

  4. at
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'through' correctly completes the meaning that we can understand humanity by studying human beings themselves. The phrase 'know man only through man' means understanding human nature comes from observing and studying humans, not from abstract speculation. 'By' would imply agency, 'for' suggests purpose, and 'at' indicates location - none fit the context of gaining knowledge via study.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Mr. Bhandari often (i) ______ to the market (ii) ______ the morning. Today he went there at 7 am. (iii) ______ bought apples and a box (iv) ______ mangoes. Mr. Bhandari is (v) ______ man. He buys all kinds of fruits. He also bought oranges. There (vi) ______ no bananas (vii) _____ the market. So, he (viii) ______ any.

  1. containing

  2. contained

  3. to contain

  4. had contained
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The present participle 'containing' correctly modifies 'box' to describe its contents. 'A box containing mangoes' follows standard English structure where the participle phrase describes what's inside the box. 'Contained' would require a relative pronoun ('that contained'), 'to contain' changes the meaning to future purpose, and 'had contained' is past perfect tense which doesn't fit this narrative context.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

God (i) ______ man in his own image. Man is thus the (ii) ______ manifestation of Divinity on earth. As Gandhi ji said, “The only way to (iii) _____ God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it.” We cannot hope to know God unless (iv) ____ try to know man first. We can know man only (v) ______ man. And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point from where we can start, (vii) ______ knowledge (viii) _____ man, is ourselves.

  1. closer

  2. close

  3. closest

  4. closeness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The superlative 'closest' is required because 'the' precedes the blank and the context suggests the highest degree of proximity. 'Man is the closest manifestation of Divinity' means humans represent God in the most immediate, direct way possible on earth. 'Closer' needs a comparison, 'close' is positive degree, and 'closeness' is a noun not an adjective.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (v).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Mr. Bhandari often (i) ______ to the market (ii) ______ the morning. Today he went there at 7 am. (iii) ______ bought apples and a box (iv) ______ mangoes. Mr. Bhandari is (v) ______ man. He buys all kinds of fruits. He also bought oranges. There (vi) ______ no bananas (vii) _____ the market. So, he (viii) ______ any.

  1. a most intelligent

  2. an intelligent

  3. the intelligent

  4. a intelligent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The article 'an' must precede 'intelligent' because it starts with a vowel sound. 'An intelligent man' is grammatically correct. 'A intelligent' is wrong because 'a' precedes consonant sounds, 'the intelligent' would require a specific reference, and 'a most intelligent' would need 'a most' to precede the superlative, which is awkward without proper context.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Mr. Bhandari often (i) ______ to the market (ii) ______ the morning. Today he went there at 7 am. (iii) ______ bought apples and a box (iv) ______ mangoes. Mr. Bhandari is (v) ______ man. He buys all kinds of fruits. He also bought oranges. There (vi) ______ no bananas (vii) _____ the market. So, he (viii) ______ any.

  1. His

  2. Him

  3. Himself

  4. He
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The subject pronoun 'He' is required because the pronoun is the subject of the verb 'bought'. 'He bought apples and a box...' refers back to Mr. Bhandari, the male subject mentioned earlier. 'His' is possessive, 'Him' is object pronoun, and 'Himself' is reflexive - none can serve as the sentence subject.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Mr. Bhandari often (i) ______ to the market (ii) ______ the morning. Today he went there at 7 am. (iii) ______ bought apples and a box (iv) ______ mangoes. Mr. Bhandari is (v) ______ man. He buys all kinds of fruits. He also bought oranges. There (vi) ______ no bananas (vii) _____ the market. So, he (viii) ______ any.

  1. to

  2. through

  3. in

  4. into
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The preposition 'in' correctly indicates time when referring to parts of the day. 'In the morning' is the standard English expression. 'To the morning' suggests direction, 'through the morning' would mean duration, and 'into the morning' suggests transition - none fit the simple time reference needed here.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Mr. Bhandari often (i) ______ to the market (ii) ______ the morning. Today he went there at 7 am. (iii) ______ bought apples and a box (iv) ______ mangoes. Mr. Bhandari is (v) ______ man. He buys all kinds of fruits. He also bought oranges. There (vi) ______ no bananas (vii) _____ the market. So, he (viii) ______ any.

  1. does not buy

  2. do not buy

  3. did not buy

  4. will not buy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The past tense 'did not buy' correctly matches the narrative tense. The story describes today's events at the market, and the final clause explains why no bananas were purchased. Past tense is consistent with 'went,' 'bought,' and 'was/were.' 'Does not buy' is present, 'do not buy' is present with wrong subject, and 'will not buy' is future.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Mr. Bhandari often (i) ______ to the market (ii) ______ the morning. Today he went there at 7 am. (iii) ______ bought apples and a box (iv) ______ mangoes. Mr. Bhandari is (v) ______ man. He buys all kinds of fruits. He also bought oranges. There (vi) ______ no bananas (vii) _____ the market. So, he (viii) ______ any.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. had

  4. would be
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The plural verb 'were' correctly agrees with the plural subject 'bananas.' In 'there' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun that follows. Since 'bananas' is plural, 'there were no bananas' is correct. 'Was' is singular, 'had' doesn't fit the construction, and 'would be' is conditional.