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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

There are several theories which try to ________ the functional ________ for the stripes found in Zebras, though none of them is fully ________.

  1. predict, aspect, grasped

  2. forecast, aspect, non–serious

  3. explain, cause, amusing

  4. explain, reason, convincing

  5. find, role, justified

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

Theories can try to explain. Functional ‘reason’ eminently fills the second blank. And fully ‘convincing’ suitably fits the third blank.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

With the current wave of crime, tourists are _____ to make sure their passports are secure; otherwise they should be ready for the ________ consequences.

  1. required, best

  2. urged, worst

  3. exhorted, offensive

  4. invited, repressible

  5. permitted, deplorable

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

It is an advisory to the tourists to secure their passports so as to save themselves from dire consequences. ‘Urged’ and ‘worst’ fit the blanks cogently. going a little too far.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

After completing her usual morning chores, Linda found herself _____ tired and wanted that somebody should __________ her breakfast.

  1. unceasingly, eat

  2. forcibly, finish

  3. buoyantly, cook

  4. surprisingly, prepare

  5. erratically, hot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The first filler has to go with 'tired'. No other word except 'surprisingly' in (4) does as she has only done her normal daily routine. And she wants somebody now to prepare her breakfast.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blank most suitably.

Before 1975, when the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was approved, handicapped children were routinely _______ by public schools unwilling to provide the accommodation they needed and help taking notes in class.

  1. turned away

  2. kept busy

  3. engaged

  4. called

  5. turned out

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

What must have happened “before Disabilities Education Act was approved”? Handicapped children must not have been entertained for admission. “Turned away” in (1) has to be the answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

With the discovery of a/an ________ alternative fuel source, oil prices dropped significantly _______ thereby increasing the chances of competition.

  1. inexpensive, worldwide

  2. variant, everywhere

  3. possible, globally

  4. feasible, universally

  5. potential, ubiquitously
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

From the drop in oil prices it can be anticipated that the alternative is cheaper. Only 'worldwide' or 'globally' can fill the second blank.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

Tempers ran high among the old timers, who ________ the young mayor and his _______ city council.

  1. despised, bewitching

  2. applauded, elite

  3. resented, revolutionary

  4. forgave, activist

  5. feared, indolent

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

The second part of the sentence has to provide reasons for the tempers among old timers being high. The old timers are annoyed because of the ways of the young mayor. 'Resentment' is natural because of the 'revolutionary' (new) city council.