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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (iv).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Books are a wonderful blessing. When the clouds of sorrow and misery darken the horizon of our life, like a (i) __________ friend, they comfort and console us with sweet words. When our friends and kith and kin desert us owing (ii) __________ our misfortunes, they do not leave us in the lurch. They          encourage us and (iii) __________ us to get over difficulties with courage and perseverance. They are the essence of man’s wisdom and experience extending (iv) __________ thousands of years and are his (v) __________ valuable inheritance. It (vi) __________ true that all books are not equally good. Some books should better be avoided.

  1. over

  2. about

  3. in

  4. above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'extending over thousands of years' is the correct English construction when describing something spanning a duration of time. 'Over' indicates the extent or duration covered. Options B (about), C (in), and D (above) don't correctly convey spanning across a time period in this context.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Books are a wonderful blessing. When the clouds of sorrow and misery darken the horizon of our life, like a (i) __________ friend, they comfort and console us with sweet words. When our friends and kith and kin desert us owing (ii) __________ our misfortunes, they do not leave us in the lurch. They          encourage us and (iii) __________ us to get over difficulties with courage and perseverance. They are the essence of man’s wisdom and experience extending (iv) __________ thousands of years and are his (v) __________ valuable inheritance. It (vi) __________ true that all books are not equally good. Some books should better be avoided.

  1. more

  2. much

  3. most

  4. many
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the context 'his ______ valuable inheritance,' the superlative form 'most' is required because the sentence is comparing the value of books among all possible inheritances. 'Most valuable' means 'the most valuable of all.' Options A (more) is comparative, B (much) doesn't fit grammatically, and D (many) is used with countable nouns, not value.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Books are a wonderful blessing. When the clouds of sorrow and misery darken the horizon of our life, like a (i) __________ friend, they comfort and console us with sweet words. When our friends and kith and kin desert us owing (ii) __________ our misfortunes, they do not leave us in the lurch. They          encourage us and (iii) __________ us to get over difficulties with courage and perseverance. They are the essence of man’s wisdom and experience extending (iv) __________ thousands of years and are his (v) __________ valuable inheritance. It (vi) __________ true that all books are not equally good. Some books should better be avoided.

  1. taught

  2. teach

  3. having taught

  4. teaching
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence has compound subject 'They [books] encourage us and ______ us' where 'they' is plural, requiring the base form of the verb. 'Teach' is the correct base form that matches the structure. Options A (taught) is past tense, C (having taught) is a participle, and D (teaching) is a gerund - none fit grammatically after 'and' in this parallel structure.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Books are a wonderful blessing. When the clouds of sorrow and misery darken the horizon of our life, like a (i) __________ friend, they comfort and console us with sweet words. When our friends and kith and kin desert us owing (ii) __________ our misfortunes, they do not leave us in the lurch. They          encourage us and (iii) __________ us to get over difficulties with courage and perseverance. They are the essence of man’s wisdom and experience extending (iv) __________ thousands of years and are his (v) __________ valuable inheritance. It (vi) __________ true that all books are not equally good. Some books should better be avoided.

  1. have

  2. is

  3. are

  4. will
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The construction 'It ______ true that' uses 'It' as a dummy subject (expletive), which always takes the singular verb form 'is.' This is a fixed idiomatic expression meaning 'that statement is true.' Options A (have) and C (are) are plural, and D (will) is future tense - none are grammatically correct with 'It' as dummy subject.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (i).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Books are a wonderful blessing. When the clouds of sorrow and misery darken the horizon of our life, like a (i) __________ friend, they comfort and console us with sweet words. When our friends and kith and kin desert us owing (ii) __________ our misfortunes, they do not leave us in the lurch. They          encourage us and (iii) __________ us to get over difficulties with courage and perseverance. They are the essence of man’s wisdom and experience extending (iv) __________ thousands of years and are his (v) __________ valuable inheritance. It (vi) __________ true that all books are not equally good. Some books should better be avoided.

  1. true

  2. truly

  3. truth

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

The phrase 'like a ______ friend' requires an adjective to describe the quality of the friend. 'True' is an adjective meaning loyal, faithful, or genuine. 'True friend' is a common collocation. Option B (truly) is an adverb, C (truth) is a noun, and D (truthful) is an adjective but doesn't collocate with 'friend' in this context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the sentence below by choosing the correct option from those given at the end of sentence.

In this age when information moves faster than one can believe, it is our political establishment that ______ able to keep pace.

  1. has not been

  2. have not been

  3. had not been

  4. will have not been
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Political establishment' is a singular noun phrase referring to the collective body or system. When using 'not' with 'has', the correct form is 'has not been' (has + not + been). Option A is grammatically correct as it maintains singular subject-verb agreement. 'Have not been' would require a plural subject.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the sentence below by choosing the correct option from those given at the end of sentence.

The teacher _______ the boys that they should respect their elders.

  1. advises

  2. advised

  3. advice

  4. shall be advising
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence uses indirect speech 'The teacher _______ the boys that' which requires past tense. 'Advised' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'advise'. 'Advises' is present tense, 'advice' is a noun, and 'shall be advising' is future continuous which doesn't fit the reported speech context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the sentence below by choosing the correct option from those given at the end of sentence.

Not wealth but health ___________ in life.

  1. count

  2. counted

  3. counts

  4. does count
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure is 'Not X but Y [verb]'. When 'not' precedes the subject, the verb must agree with the subject following 'but'. Here 'health' is singular, so the correct verb is 'counts' (singular present tense). 'Count' would be for plural subjects, 'counted' is past tense, and 'does count' is grammatically awkward.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Complete the given paragraph.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. He must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (ii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should remember that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (iii) ____. Freedom involves (iv) _______ duties. Unless we look (v) _______ these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man lives in society. He must follow (vi) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. good

  2. best

  3. better

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

The paragraph discusses finding freedom within discipline for one's own benefit. In context, 'good' functions as a noun meaning 'benefit' or 'welfare'. 'Best' and 'better' are comparatives that don't fit this context, and 'goodness' refers to moral quality rather than personal benefit. The correct phrase is 'for his own good'.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Complete the given paragraph.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. He must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (ii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should remember that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (iii) ____. Freedom involves (iv) _______ duties. Unless we look (v) _______ these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man lives in society. He must follow (vi) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. some

  2. much

  3. more

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

The phrase 'Freedom involves some duties' means that freedom comes with certain responsibilities. The word 'some' is the appropriate quantifier here as it indicates that freedom entails an unspecified number of obligations rather than an excessive amount. Using 'much,' 'more,' or 'great' would grammatically incorrect or contextually inappropriate in this sentence structure.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Complete the given paragraph.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. He must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (ii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should remember that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (iii) ____. Freedom involves (iv) _______ duties. Unless we look (v) _______ these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man lives in society. He must follow (vi) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. with

  2. on

  3. into

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

The correct preposition is 'on' because 'put on someone' is a standard phrasal verb meaning to impose something upon someone. The sentence describes how society places chains of rules and laws upon people. 'With,' 'into,' and 'at' do not correctly convey the meaning of something being imposed or placed upon a person in this context.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Complete the given paragraph.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. He must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (ii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should remember that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (iii) ____. Freedom involves (iv) _______ duties. Unless we look (v) _______ these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man lives in society. He must follow (vi) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. at

  2. upon

  3. after

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

The correct phrase is 'look after' which means to take care of, attend to, or fulfill responsibilities. In this context, the sentence means that unless we fulfill or attend to our duties, there can be no real freedom in civilized society. 'Look at' means to examine, 'look upon' is not standard phrasing for attending to something, and 'look up' means to search for information or admire.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Complete the given paragraph.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. He must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (ii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should remember that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (iii) ____. Freedom involves (iv) _______ duties. Unless we look (v) _______ these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man lives in society. He must follow (vi) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. likes

  2. liked

  3. will like

  4. like
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is in present tense, and 'one' is a singular subject. Therefore, the verb must be in present tense and agree with the singular subject. 'Likes' is the third person singular present tense form, which correctly matches 'one.' 'Liked' is past tense, 'will like' is future tense, and 'like' is the base form that would be used with plural subjects or 'I/you.'

Multiple choice

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

Directions: Complete the given paragraph.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. He must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (ii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should remember that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (iii) ____. Freedom involves (iv) _______ duties. Unless we look (v) _______ these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man lives in society. He must follow (vi) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. its

  2. there

  3. it's

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

The correct answer is 'its' (possessive form of 'it') which refers back to 'society' mentioned in the previous sentence. The sentence states that man must follow society's rules to enjoy real freedom. 'Their' would refer to plural nouns, 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' which doesn't fit grammatically, and 'there' is an adverb indicating location, not a possessive pronoun.