English Language
Fill in the Blanks
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Fill in the Blanks Questions
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put, away
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put, about
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put, aside
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put, by
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Put away' means 'return something to the proper place'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.
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picks out
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picks up
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picks over
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picks on
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'pick up' means 'improve, become better'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.
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pulling in
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pulling through
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pulling back
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pulling off
A
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Explanation
'Pulling in' means 'earning'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.
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lay by
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lay in
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lay up
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lay off
D
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Explanation
'Lay off' means 'stop doing or using something harmful'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.
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let off
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let on
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let out
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let in
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Let off' means 'to discharge someone without any punishment'. As this was the first mistake, he was let off without any punishment, but with a warning.
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pass by
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pass on
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pass off
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pass over
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Pass over' means 'ignore or avoid something'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.
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marked out
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marked up
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marked off
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marked down
C
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Explanation
'Marked off' means 'separated'. This meaning fits in the framework of the meaning of the sentence.
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much
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everything
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more
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the most
A
Correct answer
Explanation
There is no comparison involved.
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because
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while
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that
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whether
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if
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The conjunction 'whether' is used to indicate a clause with alternative conditions or possibilities. This sentence gives her two choices to go or stay. Thus, this is the correct answer.
The conjunction 'if' is used to indicate a modification to a statement, usually to add something negative or to indicate that there is less of something than originally expected.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Third person singular for the subject ‘he’ is ‘is’.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Only one of them is to blame. Since there is uncertainty about which one of the two, the past ‘was’ is inappropriate.
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miser
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miserable
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miserly
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misery
C
Correct answer
Explanation
We need an adjective in positive degree. ‘Miser’ is a noun.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In case of use of ‘as well as’ the verb connects with the first subject, which is singular ‘iron’ here.