English Language
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Fill in the Blanks Questions
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conscious
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considerable
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ignorant
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None of these
A
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Explanation
Conscious means aware, perceiving, or noticing something. The sentence means one should be fully aware of one's imperfections/faults. Conscious of is the correct phrase meaning aware of. Considerable (substantial) doesn't fit grammatically; ignorant (unaware) would mean the opposite of what's logically intended.
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takes in
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took at
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takes after
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Takes after is a phrasal verb meaning to resemble or be similar to someone, especially a parent in appearance or behavior. Takes in means to deceive or provide lodging, while took at is not a standard phrasal verb.
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set up
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set apart
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set against
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Set apart means to reserve or designate something for a specific purpose or group. Set up means to organize or establish, while set against means to oppose or compare unfavorably.
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site
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sight
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sought
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None of these
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Site refers to a location or place where something is situated. Sight refers to the ability to see or something worth seeing, while sought is the past tense of seek meaning to search for.
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draft
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drift
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drought
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None of these
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Draft refers to a preliminary version of a document or application that needs revision. Drift means to move slowly or aimlessly, while drought refers to a prolonged period of low rainfall.
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grave
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gracious
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engrave
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Gracious means showing kindness, courtesy, compassion and a generous spirit. Grave means serious or solemn, while engrave means to carve or cut designs into a hard surface.
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down
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over
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off
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none of these
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Haven
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Humility
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Heather
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Humility is considered a virtue and a sign of true greatness or character. Haven means a place of safety or refuge, while heather is a type of flowering plant.
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does he come
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did come
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comes
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None of these
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Explanation
With negative adverbs like seldom at the beginning of a sentence, we use auxiliary verb inversion. The correct structure is Seldom does he come here, making it more formal and emphatic.
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adversity
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aim
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trigger
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None of these
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Explanation
This is a reference to Shakespeare's As You Like It, meaning that even difficult situations can teach valuable lessons or have positive outcomes. Adversity means difficulties or misfortune.
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wont he
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will you
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do you
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none of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
After imperative sentences or commands, will you is commonly used as a question tag to soften the request or ask for agreement. The other options are grammatically incorrect.
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in
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over
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for
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Think over is a phrasal verb meaning to consider something carefully or reflect on it at length. The other prepositions do not form the correct phrasal verb in this context.
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fleet
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flock
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bulk
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none of these
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Explanation
When there are many cars at one place, it is known as fleet of cars. Here 'fleet' is a collective noun.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
European starts with a consonant sound /j/ (like 'yellow'), so we use the article 'a' not 'an'. Words beginning with vowel sounds take 'an' (an apple), but European begins with a 'yoo' sound, making it grammatically correct to say 'a European country'.
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in
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with
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for
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None of these
C
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Explanation
Sufficient is followed by the preposition 'for' when indicating what is adequate or enough. The phrase 'sufficient for' is the standard collocation meaning 'enough to meet or cover'. 'Sufficient in' and 'sufficient with' are not correct preposition combinations in this context.