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Fill in the Blanks Questions
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capable of
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capacity for
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ambitious of
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confidence in
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confident of
A
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Explanation
The sentence implies that she has the capability to have anything she desires. For this 'capable of' is the correct usage as it means 'marked by confidence in oneself; self-assured'.
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capable of
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capacity for
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ambitious of
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confidence in
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confident of
D
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Explanation
The sentence implies that he has firm belief; trust; reliance in his assisstant. Option 4 best conveys the same sense.
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capable of
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capacity for
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ambitious of
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confidence in
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confident of
E
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence implies that he is marked by confidence in himself; or self-assured of his success. Option 5 is the correct usage for the same.
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contrast between
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contrasted with
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contrast to
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contrasted by
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contrast by
A
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Explanation
To show large differences between two people, we use idiom 'contrast between'.
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contrast between
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contrasted with
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contrast to
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contrast from
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contrast by
C
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Explanation
To show the minute differences between two people, we use idiom 'contarst to' or 'contrast with'. As here option 2 is in past tense, so option 3 is the correct option.
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contrast between
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contrasted with
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contrast to
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contrast by
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contrast from
B
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Explanation
To examine people or things in a way that will show their differences, we use idiom 'contrasted with'.
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contrast between
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contrasted with
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contrast to
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derogatory to
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inconsonant with
E
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Explanation
The sentence implies that he had never said anything that was not in line with his high position. Inconsonant means lacking harmony, agreement, or compatibility; discordant. Hence, option 5 is the best option.
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derogate between
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derogate with
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derogate to
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derogate on
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derogate from
E
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Explanation
'Derogate from' means to belittle, to take away; detract: an error that will derogate from your reputation, to deviate from a standard or expectation.
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ambition from
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desire for
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ambition to
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talent for
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equality with
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence implies that he has no wish for or crave for fame. Option 2 best explains the same.
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equal from
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equal of
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equal to
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equal for
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equally with
C
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Explanation
'Equal to' means 'having the requisite quality for something'.
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descended from
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except from
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except to
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except for
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equally with
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence implies that 'with the exclusion of' the collar, this coat fits me well. Option 4 best explains this.
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exception of
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exception to
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fondness for
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foundation in
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founded to
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence implies that I take objection to your remark. Option 2 best explains the same.
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infatuated with
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liking for
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infatuation for
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dislike to
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neglectful of
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Here we have to find a cause or reason. Preposition 'for' best provides the same. Our special liking for someone or something can lead us astray. Option 3 best explains the same.
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infatuated with
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liking for
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infatuation for
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like to
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neglectful of
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Gnerally we have liking for or dislike to something. Option 2 provides us the promoising answer.
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descended from
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desire for
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descended to
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descended for
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descended with
A
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Explanation
'Descended from' means 'to come from an ancestor or ancestry'.