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All Contextual Vocabulary 2563 Prepositional Usage 2021 Tense and Aspect 1751 Determiners 1005 Phrasal Verbs 949 Confusable Vocabulary 908 Pronoun Antecedent 867 Subject-Verb Agreement 735 Collocations 654 Idiomatic Expressions 627 Conjunctions and Connectors 557 Modals 390

Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and choose suitable preposition for the blank.

This item has been included ______ the agenda of the meeting.

  1. into

  2. in

  3. on

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

The phrase 'included into' or 'included in' can be used, but 'included in' is more common. However, 'into' is often used to denote movement or inclusion within a set or agenda. Given the options, 'into' is accepted as the intended answer for inclusion into a list.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. his fourth FIFA world player of the year award.

  2. his four FIFA World Player Of The Year awards.

  3. his fourth FIFA World Player of the year award.

  4. his fourth FIFA World Player of the Year award.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(4) takes care of all the punctuations correctly.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement III?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. Capital letter required for ‘captain’.

  2. Comma not required after ‘Messi’.

  3. Apostrophe required for ‘Argentinas’.

  4. Comma not required after 'footballer’.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is telling about belongingness, the national team of hockey.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. 86 goals

  2. 86nd goal

  3. 86th goal

  4. 86th goals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Here a specific goal is being talked about and that how numbers are written in such a case.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. derives

  2. had derived

  3. have been derived

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

The word is derived from (passive from).

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. into

  2. under

  3. towards

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

The decomposed plants and animals converted into petroleum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: It is nine o' clock at night. Abhay and Harsh having brushed their teeth and
Statement II: changed into their night suits. They are all ready to go to market. Their
Statement III: mother, Mrs. Gupta, drew apart the curtains of his room. They could see
Statement IV: the stars twinkling in the sky. Both of them loved ________.                                    

  1. to play in the ground with their friends

  2. to go into the rain and dance

  3. to watch the stars through their window

  4. to watch the birds flying in formations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence tells that they could see the stars and the next sentence would say that both of them loved to watch the stars through their window, to  maintain the relevance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.
Statement I: Lionel Messi set the record for most goals in a calendar year by scoring his 86 goal of 2012.
Statement II: He set the record with scoring the winning goal against Real Betis.
Statement III: Messi, a footballer, plays as the captain of Argentinas national team.
Statement IV: The record breaking performance made Messi claim __________               

  1. while

  2. since

  3. when

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

Scoring tells us about the continuity of the sentence. Therefore, while is the only word that complements scoring in this case.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. converted

  2. relying

  3. running

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

Vehicles and automobiles that work on eco-friendly fuels are being talked about in this sentence. Therefore, running is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. reached

  2. demanded

  3. succeeded

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

Scientists were successful in synthesising petrol. Therefore, (3) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. think

  2. apply

  3. work

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

Some steps are needed to be taken to deal with this problem. Therefore, some work needs to be done.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. punish

  2. disallow

  3. minimise

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

The passage is talking about the steps that the common man can take to prevent increasing pollution and one of those is minimising the use of polythene bags.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Pollution is one of the major ______ (21) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (22) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (23) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (24) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. diseases

  2. threats

  3. symptoms

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

Pollution is one of the major indication if danger to the environment. In other words it is a major threat to the environment.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
The word ‘petroleum’ _____ (17) _____ from the two Latin words ‘petra’ and ‘oleum’ meaning rock and oil respectively.
Intense pressure and heat inside the earth converted the decomposed plants and animals _______ (18) ______ petroleum.
Scientists have ______ (19) ______ in synthesising petrol by some artificial techniques also, but petrol prepared in this way is costlier.
It is found in many countries but mainly in Gulf countries, USA and Russia. In India, it is _____ (20) ______ found in Assam and Bombay High.

  1. least

  2. mostly

  3. maximally

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

The meaning that is intended to be conveyed here is that it is chiefly found in Assam and Bombay High. Therefore, mostly is the appropriate option here.