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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 (i).

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

The earth (i) _________ round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. There (ii) _________ several other bodies which like the earth go round the sun. The moon is called a satellite of the earth (iii) _________ it hangs on to it. The other planets have also got their satellites. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family. This is called (iv) _________ solar system. Solar means belonging to the sun and the sun being the father of all the planets, (v) _________ whole group (vi) _________ the solar system.

  1. went

  2. goes

  3. is going

  4. will go
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The paragraph describes universal facts about the solar system. 'The earth goes round the sun' uses present simple for a general truth that is always true. 'Went' is past, 'is going' is present continuous (for temporary action), and 'will go' is future - none fit the context of stating permanent scientific facts.

Multiple choice

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

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

The earth (i) _________ round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. There (ii) _________ several other bodies which like the earth go round the sun. The moon is called a satellite of the earth (iii) _________ it hangs on to it. The other planets have also got their satellites. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family. This is called (iv) _________ solar system. Solar means belonging to the sun and the sun being the father of all the planets, (v) _________ whole group (vi) _________ the solar system.

  1. a

  2. the

  3. an

  4. that
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase refers to 'the solar system' - a specific, unique system. 'The' is the definite article used for specific, unique things that are known to both speaker and listener. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite, and 'that' is a demonstrative - none fit in this context of naming a unique system.

Multiple choice

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

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

The earth (i) _________ round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. There (ii) _________ several other bodies which like the earth go round the sun. The moon is called a satellite of the earth (iii) _________ it hangs on to it. The other planets have also got their satellites. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family. This is called (iv) _________ solar system. Solar means belonging to the sun and the sun being the father of all the planets, (v) _________ whole group (vi) _________ the solar system.

  1. because

  2. due to

  3. as

  4. far
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Multiple choice

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

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

The earth (i) _________ round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. There (ii) _________ several other bodies which like the earth go round the sun. The moon is called a satellite of the earth (iii) _________ it hangs on to it. The other planets have also got their satellites. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family. This is called (iv) _________ solar system. Solar means belonging to the sun and the sun being the father of all the planets, (v) _________ whole group (vi) _________ the solar system.

  1. was called

  2. called

  3. is called

  4. calls
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure 'whole group (vi) _________ the solar system' describes what the system is named. Present simple passive 'is called' fits because it states a fact. 'Called' alone would need a different structure, 'calls' is active (incorrect subject-verb relationship), and 'was called' is past - but the name is current.

Multiple choice

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

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

The earth (i) _________ round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. There (ii) _________ several other bodies which like the earth go round the sun. The moon is called a satellite of the earth (iii) _________ it hangs on to it. The other planets have also got their satellites. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family. This is called (iv) _________ solar system. Solar means belonging to the sun and the sun being the father of all the planets, (v) _________ whole group (vi) _________ the solar system.

  1. the

  2. as

  3. in

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

The sentence requires a definite article before 'whole group' because it refers to the specific group of the sun and its planets that has just been mentioned in the preceding sentence. The definite article 'the' is used when referring to a particular, known entity.

Multiple choice

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

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

The world would be a (i) ________ happier and better place to live (ii) ________ if man could follow the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers of the world. Unfortunately, (iii) ________ precepts are ignored. All (iv) ________ teachers universally agree in their teachings that man (v) ________ seek merely to gain money for himself. He should try to rise (vi) ________ ‘self’ so as to forget his ‘ego’.

  1. in

  2. by

  3. along

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

The blank requires a preposition to complete 'place to live.' In English, we say 'place to live in' - the preposition 'in' indicates where one resides. 'By,' 'along,' and 'at' do not correctly complete this standard phrase.

Multiple choice

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

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

The world would be a (i) ________ happier and better place to live (ii) ________ if man could follow the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers of the world. Unfortunately, (iii) ________ precepts are ignored. All (iv) ________ teachers universally agree in their teachings that man (v) ________ seek merely to gain money for himself. He should try to rise (vi) ________ ‘self’ so as to forget his ‘ego’.

  1. for

  2. far

  3. more

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

The phrase 'a ________ happier and better' requires an intensifier for the comparative adjective 'happier.' 'Far' is the correct choice - it means 'much' or 'considerably' in this context. 'Far happier' is a common comparative construction meaning 'much happier.'

Multiple choice

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

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

The world would be a (i) ________ happier and better place to live (ii) ________ if man could follow the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers of the world. Unfortunately, (iii) ________ precepts are ignored. All (iv) ________ teachers universally agree in their teachings that man (v) ________ seek merely to gain money for himself. He should try to rise (vi) ________ ‘self’ so as to forget his ‘ego’.

  1. about

  2. over

  3. above

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

The blank completes 'rise ________ 'self' so as to forget his 'ego'.' The correct preposition is 'above' - 'rise above self' means to transcend selfishness or ego. This is a common English idiom meaning to overcome one's self-centeredness. 'About,' 'over,' and 'from' do not correctly complete this metaphorical expression.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate option to complete the dialogue given below.

Rani:                 Kareena, do you know that Simi (i) _____________ first in her exams?
Kareena:           O! Great! I always (ii) _________ she would do very well. She is a brilliant student.
Rani:                 I do not know exactly, but she (iii) ___________ in the merit list.

  1. stands

  2. stood

  3. has stood

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

The dialogue context is 'Simi (i) _____________ first in her exams' with Kareena responding 'O! Great!' suggesting recent past achievement. 'Has stood' (present perfect) indicates an action completed recently with present relevance - she has achieved first place and this news is current. 'Stands' is present tense, 'stood' is simple past (no current connection), 'will stand' is future. Present perfect is grammatically appropriate for sharing recent news.

Multiple choice

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

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

The world would be a (i) ________ happier and better place to live (ii) ________ if man could follow the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers of the world. Unfortunately, (iii) ________ precepts are ignored. All (iv) ________ teachers universally agree in their teachings that man (v) ________ seek merely to gain money for himself. He should try to rise (vi) ________ ‘self’ so as to forget his ‘ego’.

  1. there

  2. same

  3. his

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

The blank completes '(iii) ________ precepts are ignored.' The context refers back to 'the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers' mentioned earlier. 'These precepts' (option D) correctly refers back to those specific teachings. 'There,' 'same,' and 'his' are grammatically or contextually incorrect - 'these' is the demonstrative pronoun that properly points to the previously mentioned teachings.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate option to complete the dialogue given below.

Rani:                 Kareena, do you know that Simi (i) _____________ first in her exams?
Kareena:           O! Great! I always (ii) _________ she would do very well. She is a brilliant student.
Rani:                 I do not know exactly, but she (iii) ___________ in the merit list.

  1. has been placed

  2. had placed

  3. has placed

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

The present perfect passive 'has been placed' is correct because it describes a recent achievement (coming first in exams) with present relevance. She is now in the merit list as a result of this placement. The simple past 'was placed' would only work if specifying when it happened, and 'had placed' is active voice not passive.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate option to complete the dialogue given below.

Rani:                 Kareena, do you know that Simi (i) _____________ first in her exams?
Kareena:           O! Great! I always (ii) _________ she would do very well. She is a brilliant student.
Rani:                 I do not know exactly, but she (iii) ___________ in the merit list.

  1. know

  2. knew

  3. have known

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

The simple past 'knew' is correct because Kareena's belief about Simi's ability existed before the exam results were known. The past perfect 'had known' would require a later past time reference, and present forms don't fit the past context of the dialogue.

Multiple choice

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

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

The world would be a (i) ________ happier and better place to live (ii) ________ if man could follow the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers of the world. Unfortunately, (iii) ________ precepts are ignored. All (iv) ________ teachers universally agree in their teachings that man (v) ________ seek merely to gain money for himself. He should try to rise (vi) ________ ‘self’ so as to forget his ‘ego’.

  1. these

  2. their

  3. those

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

The demonstrative 'these' correctly refers back to the 'great religious teachers of the world' just mentioned in the same sentence. 'Their' would be a possessive pronoun but doesn't fit syntactically, while 'those' and 'that' are too distant referentially.

Multiple choice

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

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

The world would be a (i) ________ happier and better place to live (ii) ________ if man could follow the cardinal teachings of the great religious teachers of the world. Unfortunately, (iii) ________ precepts are ignored. All (iv) ________ teachers universally agree in their teachings that man (v) ________ seek merely to gain money for himself. He should try to rise (vi) ________ ‘self’ so as to forget his ‘ego’.

  1. should

  2. should not

  3. would

  4. would not
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Should not' is correct because the passage argues that religious teachers universally teach that people should rise above selfishness and ego. The context is moral teaching against pure monetary gain - 'should seek merely to gain money' would contradict the passage's message about transcending self-interest.

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) through (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

According to a ________, a city of ______ wealth existed thousands of years ago in Sri Lanka.

  1. myth, fiendish

  2. inscription, ironic

  3. fiction, uncontaminated

  4. legend, fabulous

  5. fable, phony
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Thousands of years ago' can fit with 'legend'. Moreover, wealth can't be 'fiendish' or 'fiction' or 'fable'. So, the answer is (D).