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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

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 labelled (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.

Much love and _________ had gone into _______ one of the most undignified diseases known to man.

  1. devotion, overpowering

  2. care, enduring

  3. sympathy, defeating

  4. dedication, tackling

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The first part of the sentence highlights the positive aspect whereas the latter part is negative as indicated by ‘most undignified diseases’. It implies that some positive effort has gone into handling something negative. So, the word ‘tackling’ best fits here.

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.

The turbulence of the times, renders a _________ of the turn the events will be taking, _________.

  1. forecast, facile

  2. prophesy, hazardous

  3. propensity, difficult

  4. prediction, flocculent

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

“Turbulence of times” is the key phrase here. This will render any prophesy of the turn of events, risky or hazardous. Thus, from all options given, the best possible answer is (2).

Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

As it was combined with visits to warehouses to check _______ of cotton, it was a ______ task indeed.

  1. shreds, cautious

  2. packets, competent

  3. bales, tedious

  4. heaps, jolly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

‘Bales of cotton’ will be the right expression in this case. Moereover as visits to warehouses accompanied the work, it would be tedious. It cannot be jolly, competent or cautious. Hence, (3) is the answer.

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.

The _________ of the early morning light _______ the room, making it larger and cosier at once.

  1. brilliance, pulverize

  2. glare, transfigured

  3. warmth, extirpated

  4. softness, transformed

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As we are talking about the early morning light, the filler cannot be 'brilliance' or 'harshness'. And since the light makes the room cozier, 'transformed' will be the best word for the second blank. Hence, the answer is (4).

Transfigure means to change in outward form or appearance. It doesn't fit here as the sentence talks about the internal appearance or feel. Moreover, 'glare' means a very harsh, bright, dazzling light. It cannot add to the 'cosiness' of the room. 

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.

The ingenuous appearance of the young sales manager belied his _________ negotiating skills, so that buyers were often floored by his _______________.

  1. sharp, approach

  2. innovative, ingenuity

  3. keen, debonairness

  4. canny, acumen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The ‘ingenuous’ or innocent appearance belies the (opposite of innocent) skills so that the buyers get deceived. A close study of all the options makes option (4) the best.

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (i).

Directions: In the paragraph below  some words have been left out.

Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.

  1. fragments

  2. portions

  3. fusion

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

Fragments refers to incomplete pieces.

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (ii).

Directions: In the paragraph below  some words have been left out.

Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.

  1. pieces

  2. balance

  3. remains

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

Leftovers or remains is the right option. 

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (iv).

Directions: In the paragraph below  some words have been left out.

Our knowledge of ancient Greek music comes from actual ___(i)___ of musical scores, literary references, and the ___(ii)___ of musical instruments. Although ___(iii)___ musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, ___(iv)___ literary references ___(v)___ light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived ___(vi)___ qualities. Likewise, ___(vii)___ provide information about the economics and institutional organisation of professional musicians, recording such things as prizes ___(viii)___ and fees paid for services. The archaeological record ___(ix)___ to monuments ___(x)___ in honour of accomplished musicians and to splendid roofed concert halls.

  1. liberal

  2. scarce

  3. lavish

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

‘Abundant’ means ‘ample’. 

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (vi).

Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.

India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.

  1. hills

  2. temples

  3. caves

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

Ajanta and Ellora are well-known caves.

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (x).

Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.

India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.

  1. gift

  2. sweet

  3. treat

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

Treat also means pleasure or delight, which is what the masterpieces give.

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (ii).

Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.

India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.

  1. great

  2. huge

  3. extreme

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

Only great means worthy. Here, it is not the question of size.

Multiple choice

Choose the best alternative to fill in the blank (viii).

Directions: In the paragraph below some words have been left out.

India has a ___(i)____culture, interesting facts and marvellous revelations. There are ____(ii)____ stories and legends told about the monuments of India. A monument like the Taj Mahal built in white marble is an exquisite____(iii)_____ site. The marble is believed to have been____(iv)____ from Persia. Then in the south we have the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple, which is a granite form and has twelve gopuras. Gopuras are the traditional ___(v)_____ towers in the south of India. The Ajanta and the Ellora___(vi)___ in Aurangabad, are a masterpiece. The Nagara architecture can be seen in the Khajuraho temples. The ___(vii)___ represent the gods and goddesses in rough granite and ___(viii)____ traditional values and culture. The churches in Goa, with their masterpiece works are_____(ix)_____. The dome-shaped ceiling, interiors, facade and painted windows are a ___(x)___ to one's eyes. So, the list of the Indian monuments is a never ending one. Each is a masterpiece and is unique in its design and architecture.

  1. paint

  2. depict

  3. sketch

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

The pictures depict a lot of tradition.