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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

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

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. reasonable

  2. lost

  3. extant

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

Extant means existing or what we find today.

Multiple choice

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

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. aesthetic

  2. artist

  3. unattractive

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

‘Aesthetic’ refers to ‘artistic’ qualities perceived by senses. 

Multiple choice

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

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. dismantled

  2. positioned

  3. straightened

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

Erected refers to 'raised in honour of'. Other options convey different meanings.

Multiple choice

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

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. assigned

  2. settled

  3. declared

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

‘Awarded’ is the correct option in respect of prizes.

Multiple choice

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

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. contradicts

  2. demonstrates

  3. attests

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

‘Attest’ is to stand testimony to. Any other option would change the whole meaning of the context.

Multiple choice

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

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. spill

  2. shed

  3. drop

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

'To ‘shed’ or ‘throw’ light on the practice…… conveys the right sense.

Multiple choice

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

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. carvings

  2. markings

  3. inscriptions

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

“Inscription” refers to a piece of writing or written material.

Multiple choice

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

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. skyscraper

  2. column

  3. architectural

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

The whole para is about the architecture of various historical buildings.

Multiple choice

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

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. account

  2. copy

  3. piece

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

‘Of the gods and goddesses’ can only mean pictures through carvings on the wall or sculptures.

Multiple choice

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

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. spell-binding

  2. killing

  3. cajoling

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

Beauty of architecture of the churches mesmerises or casts a spell.

Multiple choice

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

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. foreign

  2. alien

  3. carried

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

Imported means to be brought from a foreign land.

Multiple choice

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

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. ample

  2. broad

  3. rich

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

Rich culture makes better sense than broad or ample.