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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Blank (iii)

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. the poor

  2. poor

  3. the poorest

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

The sentence structure requires parallel construction: 'be it the richest or (iii) _____.' Since 'the richest' uses the definite article 'the' with the superlative, the parallel construction needs 'the poorest.' This maintains grammatical symmetry. 'The poor' is generic, 'poor' lacks the article, and 'poorest' lacks the article - only 'the poorest' matches the pattern.

Multiple choice

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Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. do not

  2. did not

  3. does not

  4. is not
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'Man' is third person singular, so we need the auxiliary verb that agrees with it: 'Man (i) _____ live for himself alone.' 'Does not' is correct for third person singular. 'Do not' is for plural subjects or I/you, 'did not' is past tense, and 'is not' would be followed by living, not live.

Multiple choice

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Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. to

  2. for

  3. by

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

The phrase 'duty (vi) _____ man and God' requires showing direction or relationship. 'Towards' best expresses the idea of duty directed toward both man and God. 'To' is too simple, 'for' suggests benefit, and 'by' indicates agent - 'towards' most accurately captures the sense of obligation directed toward these entities.

Multiple choice

Blank (ii)

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. to perform

  2. performing

  3. having been performed

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

The structure 'Everyone has his duties (ii) _____' requires showing what the duties are for. The infinitive 'to perform' correctly follows 'duties' to show purpose - duties to perform. 'Performing' would need 'are,' 'having been performed' is passive participle which doesn't fit, and 'for performing' is less natural than the infinitive form.

Multiple choice

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Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. made

  2. make

  3. makes

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

The subject 'knowledge' is singular and requires a singular verb. 'Makes' is the present tense form that agrees with the singular subject. The sentence means that having knowledge of good and evil causes us to be responsible to mankind and to God.

Multiple choice

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Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. is

  2. our

  3. are

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

The subject 'aim' is singular, requiring the singular verb 'is'. The complete sentence reads 'Their aim is to do useful work for a good cause,' which is grammatically correct and makes sense in context - describing people who are motivated by purpose rather than self-enjoyment.

Multiple choice

Blank (iv)

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. the

  2. a

  3. an

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

'The rest' is the correct phrase meaning 'the remaining people' or 'the others.' The sentence contrasts 'some' (who live for pleasure or fame) with 'the rest' (the remaining people) who live for useful work. The definite article 'the' is required with 'rest' in this context.