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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

There was not ________ water in the jug.

  1. much

  2. many

  3. a few

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

Explanation for option 1: “Much” is used for uncountable nouns and here, water is an uncountable noun. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 2: This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 3: “A few” is used for countable nouns whereas water is an uncountable noun. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 4: “Few” is used for countable nouns whereas water is an uncountable noun. Hence, this is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

The quality of these apples _____ good.

  1. are

  2. is

  3. were

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

Explanation for option 1: This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as the subject is quality not the apples. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 3: This is not correct. Explanation for option 4: This is grammatically incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

I shall stand by you _______ thick and thin.

  1. in

  2. into

  3. about

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

Explanation for option 1: This does not make any sense. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is incorrect and does not make any sense here. Explanation for option 3: This is incorrect and does not fit in this context. Explanation for option 4: This is correct as it means “through difficulties”.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

You can buy this mobile from _______ stores across the country.

  1. hardware

  2. various

  3. abundant

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

Explanation for option 1: This is logically incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This is correct as a number of stores would be selling the mobile. Explanation for option 3: This is grammatically incorrect as it is not known whether the mobile is very easily available. Explanation for option 4: This is grammatically incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

She resembles _________ her mother.

  1. with

  2. after

  3. to

  4. No preposition is needed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: “Resemble” means “take after or to seem like someone”, and is not followed by any preposition. Explanation for option 2: “Resemble” means “take after or to seem like someone”, and is not followed by any preposition. Explanation for option 3: “Resemble” means “take after or to seem like someone”, and is not followed by any preposition. Explanation for option 4: This is correct as “resemble” means “look like someone”, and is not followed by any preposition. 

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Students had to face _______ challenges.

  1. lots

  2. whole

  3. sum

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

Explanation for option 1: “Lots” should be followed by “of”. So, it is incorrect. Explanation for option 2: This does not make a meaningful sentence. Explanation for option 3: “Sum “means “total” and this does not fit in the given context. Explanation for option 4: This is a valid option as it clearly conveys that students had to face numerous (many) challenges.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

The thieves broke _____ the museum to steal the painting.

  1. up

  2. into

  3. out

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

Explanation for option 1: “Break up” means to disperse. Hence, this does not fit in this context. Explanation for option 2: “Break into” means to enter a place for the purpose of theft. Explanation for option 3: “Break out” means to start suddenly, but this doesn’t fit here. Explanation for option 4: This is grammatically incorrect and does not make any sense.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

The speaker had no _________ of hurting the sentiments of the audience.

  1. interest

  2. intention

  3. ideas

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

Explanation for option 1: This does not fit as ‘interest’ is followed by ‘in’. Explanation for option 2: 'Intention' means an aim or purpose. Explanation for option 3: “Ideas for” could be correct. This does not fit in this context. Explanation for option 4: This does not fit as ‘problem’ should be followed by ‘in’ to make it meaningful.  

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

For almost seven years, Mrs. Jacob _______ unable to move her head.

  1. was

  2. looks

  3. been

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

Explanation for option 1: This is grammatically correct. Explanation for option 2: Given sentence expresses Mrs. Jacob's past condition, so this is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 3: This is incorrect. Explanation for option 4: This is grammatically incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

Tonight's game was _______ because of the rain.

  1. abandoned

  2. called off

  3. fixed

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

Explanation for option 1: 'Abandoned' means 'left alone'. Explanation for option 2: 'Called off' means ‘postponed’. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 3: This does not make sense. Explanation for option 4: This is logically incorrect sentence as a game cannot be wet.