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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (v).

Ram Singh was a/an __(i)_ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous __(ii)_ that he depicted on the war grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor (iii)_ or involved in a small_(iv) was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his(v)__ with his(vi)_. He did not want to (vii)_ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _(viii)____.

  1. homily

  2. pensive

  3. orations

  4. bickering

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

Blank (v) refers to Ram Singh's communications ('his ___ with his'). 'Orations' means formal speeches, which fits a stern military figure addressing subordinates. 'Homily' is a moral lecture (usually religious). 'Pensive' is an adjective meaning thoughtful (incorrect part of speech). 'Bickering' means petty arguing (uncharacteristic of someone described as stern and disciplined).

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (vii).

Ram Singh was a/an __(i)_ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous __(ii)_ that he depicted on the war grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor (iii)_ or involved in a small_(iv) was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his(v)__ with his(vi)_. He did not want to (vii)_ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _(viii)____.

  1. embezzle

  2. connive

  3. perdition

  4. exasperate

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

Blank (vii) completes 'He did not want to ___ in hurting anybody'. 'Connive' means to cooperate secretly or be complicit, which fits - he didn't want to be complicit in causing harm. 'Embezzle' means to steal (wrong meaning). 'Perdition' means damnation/destruction (doesn't fit syntactically or semantically). 'Exasperate' means to irritate (doesn't fit 'in hurting' construction).

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (111).

Almost everyone who knows anything at all about India has heard of the caste system; almost every outsider and many people in India (111)__ and criticize it as a whole. People now believe that rather it _(112)_ the value system of India but there are undoubtedly many who still accept its basic theory. There is a strong need to (113)people about the __(114) effects it has on the working of the society as a whole. This system has withstood the strenuous efforts of innumerable Hindu reformers who raised their votes against it. The very thought of raising a revolt against this practice, fills the heart of the masses with the feelings of (115) and make them (116). It is only in the present that it is seriously threatened and its very basis has been attacked.

  1. debunk

  2. stint

  3. bog

  4. proffer

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

 When you criticize something you generally debunk it.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (vi).

Ram Singh was a/an __(i)_ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous __(ii)_ that he depicted on the war grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor (iii)_ or involved in a small_(iv) was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his(v)__ with his(vi)_. He did not want to (vii)_ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _(viii)____.

  1. raiment

  2. connives

  3. cohorts

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

Cohorts means band of soldiers.....So his severity could be seen even in the orations with his soldiers.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (116).

Almost everyone who knows anything at all about India has heard of the caste system; almost every outsider and many people in India (111)__ and criticize it as a whole. People now believe that rather it _(112)_ the value system of India but there are undoubtedly many who still accept its basic theory. There is a strong need to (113)people about the __(114) effects it has on the working of the society as a whole. This system has withstood the strenuous efforts of innumerable Hindu reformers who raised their votes against it. The very thought of raising a revolt against this practice, fills the heart of the masses with the feelings of (115) and make them (116). It is only in the present that it is seriously threatened and its very basis has been attacked.

  1. dither

  2. dangle

  3. subsume

  4. defame

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

The correct answer is 'dither' which means to be hesitant or undecided. In context, the passage suggests that the very thought of revolt makes people hesitate, feel unsure, or become indecisive (dither). The other options are less appropriate: dangle means to hang loosely, subsume means to include or absorb, and defame means to damage someone's reputation.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (114).

Almost everyone who knows anything at all about India has heard of the caste system; almost every outsider and many people in India (111)__ and criticize it as a whole. People now believe that rather it _(112)_ the value system of India but there are undoubtedly many who still accept its basic theory. There is a strong need to (113)people about the __(114) effects it has on the working of the society as a whole. This system has withstood the strenuous efforts of innumerable Hindu reformers who raised their votes against it. The very thought of raising a revolt against this practice, fills the heart of the masses with the feelings of (115) and make them (116). It is only in the present that it is seriously threatened and its very basis has been attacked.

  1. dour

  2. desultory

  3. clumsy

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

The correct answer is 'dour' which means stern, gloomy, or severe in appearance or manner. In context, the blank describes the negative effects of the caste system on society - 'dour effects' suggests harsh, grim, or severe consequences. The other options are incorrect: desultory means lacking a plan or enthusiasm, clumsy means awkward, and breaching refers to breaking through something.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (ii).

Ram Singh was a/an __(i)_ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous __(ii)_ that he depicted on the war grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor (iii)_ or involved in a small_(iv) was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his(v)__ with his(vi)_. He did not want to (vii)_ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _(viii)____.

  1. valor

  2. insatiability

  3. effigy

  4. larceny

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

The correct answer is 'valor' which means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. In the context of Ram Singh being in the army and depicting something on 'war grounds', valor perfectly fits the description of battlefield courage and bravery. The other options are incorrect: insatiability means unable to be satisfied, effigy is a representation or image of a person, and larceny is theft.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (115).

Almost everyone who knows anything at all about India has heard of the caste system; almost every outsider and many people in India (111)__ and criticize it as a whole. People now believe that rather it _(112)_ the value system of India but there are undoubtedly many who still accept its basic theory. There is a strong need to (113)people about the __(114) effects it has on the working of the society as a whole. This system has withstood the strenuous efforts of innumerable Hindu reformers who raised their votes against it. The very thought of raising a revolt against this practice, fills the heart of the masses with the feelings of (115) and make them (116). It is only in the present that it is seriously threatened and its very basis has been attacked.

  1. clapper

  2. denotation

  3. wane

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

The correct answer is 'trepidation' which means a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. In context, the thought of raising a revolt fills people's hearts with fear and anxiety - trepidation captures this emotion perfectly. The other options are incorrect: clapper refers to a striking mechanism, denotation is dictionary meaning, and wane means to decrease or diminish.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (iii).

Ram Singh was a/an __(i)_ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous __(ii)_ that he depicted on the war grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor (iii)_ or involved in a small_(iv) was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his(v)__ with his(vi)_. He did not want to (vii)_ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _(viii)____.

  1. valor

  2. larceny

  3. perdition

  4. prodigal

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

Larceny means theft... It fits in with the rest of the sentence wherein  a person involved in minor thefts was also punished severely.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (113).

Almost everyone who knows anything at all about India has heard of the caste system; almost every outsider and many people in India (111)__ and criticize it as a whole. People now believe that rather it _(112)_ the value system of India but there are undoubtedly many who still accept its basic theory. There is a strong need to (113)people about the __(114) effects it has on the working of the society as a whole. This system has withstood the strenuous efforts of innumerable Hindu reformers who raised their votes against it. The very thought of raising a revolt against this practice, fills the heart of the masses with the feelings of (115) and make them (116). It is only in the present that it is seriously threatened and its very basis has been attacked.

  1. glut

  2. edify

  3. embellish

  4. throttle

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

 "Edify" is the correct option. It means to educate or instruct.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (viii).

Ram Singh was a/an __(i)_ appointed in the army. He was known for the tremendous __(ii)_ that he depicted on the war grounds. Crime in any form was detested by him. A person accused of a minor (iii)_ or involved in a small_(iv) was punished by him severely. This sternness was even depicted in his(v)__ with his(vi)_. He did not want to (vii)_ in hurting anybody, but at times his talks like his deeds were very _(viii)____.

  1. nervy

  2. sapient

  3. chimerical

  4. felonious

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

The correct answer is 'nervy' which means impudent, bold, or lacking proper respect. In context, Ram Singh's sternness means his talks, like his deeds, could be described as nervy - bold, audacious, or perhaps overly harsh and lacking diplomacy. The other options are incorrect: sapient means wise, chimerical means imaginary or unreal, and felonious means criminal or illegal.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The scholar was so _______ in his field that many of our professors became nervous in his presence.

  1. eminent

  2. pathological

  3. petulant

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

Eminent means distinguished, famous, or respected in a particular field. The sentence suggests the scholar was so distinguished that even professors felt nervous or intimidated in his presence. Pathological means diseased/abnormal, petulant means childishly sulky, and amiable means friendly - none fit the context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Seeing the pictures of our old home made me feel ______ and nostalgic.

  1. fastidious

  2. conciliatory

  3. indignant

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

Wistful means having or showing a feeling of regretful longing or nostalgia. The sentence pairs feeling ______ and nostalgic when looking at old home pictures - wistful perfectly complements nostalgic as they describe similar emotional states of longing for the past.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The magician _______ the rabbit into a pigeon.

  1. transformed

  2. transfigured

  3. converted

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

Converted means to change from one form, nature, or function to another. While 'transformed' and 'transfigured' also mean change, 'convert' specifically implies changing from one state to another different state. However, in common usage for magic tricks, 'transformed' is more natural. The test accepts 'converted' as correct.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Mr. Singh _______ his son for breaking the window-pane.

  1. coerced

  2. relegated

  3. expropriated

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

Chastised means scolded or reprimanded, especially for wrongdoing. The sentence describes a father punishing his son for breaking a window. Coerced means forced by threats, relegated means downgraded to lower position, expropriated means taken possession of - none fit the parent-child discipline context.