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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If she _______ oil in the lamp, it ______ up.

  1. will put, lights

  2. will put, will light

  3. puts, will light

  4. puts, lights
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 3 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the guests ________ the station in time, they __________ the train.

  1. reach, will catch

  2. will reach, catch

  3. will reach, will catch

  4. reach, catch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 1 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If black clouds _________ in the sky, it _________.

  1. will appear, rains

  2. appear, rains

  3. appear, will rain

  4. will appear, will rain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 3 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If you _______ exercise daily, it _________ you fit.

  1. will take, will keep

  2. take, will keep

  3. will take, keeps

  4. take, keeps
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 2 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the clerk ________ honest, the officer __________ him.

  1. remains, rewards

  2. will remain, will reward

  3. remains, will reward

  4. will remain, rewards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 3 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If you _________ an apple a day, you _______ the doctor away.

  1. eat, will keep

  2. will eat, will keep

  3. will eat, keep

  4. eat, keep
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 1 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the father __________ sweets, the children __________ them.

  1. brings, enjoy

  2. will bring, will enjoy

  3. will bring, enjoy

  4. brings, will enjoy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 4 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the boss ________ the fare, I __________ to Amritsar.

  1. will pay, shall go

  2. pay, shall go

  3. pays, go

  4. pays, shall go
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will/shall + base verb. Only option 4 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the given conditional sentence.

If the maid ________ the utensils, the mother _______ them in the basket.

  1. cleans, will put

  2. clans, puts

  3. will clean, will put

  4. will clean, puts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

First type of conditional sentence is used when we talk about the possibilities in the present or future. The structure of the sentence is: If + simple present, subject + will + base verb. Only option 1 fulfills this criteria.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (ii)?

Directions: Complete the passage by selecting the correct option from the list for the corresponding gap.

India has a long record of producing great souls who gave new thoughts to mankind, to show it the way, the right path. Gautama Buddha is the most ___(i)___ example of this. His entire life and acts transformed into one ___(ii)____ light named Buddhism which is still burning bright and going strong. He made India the only country that conquered scores of ___(iii)___ without sending a soldier. His ___(iv)___ still rule over hundreds of millions of hearts and minds the world over.

  1. controlled

  2. huge

  3. beacon

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

Correct option is (3).

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (ii)?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from the list for the corresponding gap.

Self help is the best help. Fortune comes only to those who ____(i)____. It never comes to the aid of idlers. A person who does nothing himself ___(ii)___ all claims to God’s blessings. We cannot please God by chanting hymns or by praying the rosary. We can please Him only by doing our work with our own hands. God loves those who do ____(iii)____. He comes to the help of those who help themselves. There has been no great man of the world ___(iv)____. It is only through self help, industry and courage, that a man can rise in life.

  1. has lost

  2. can lose

  3. loses

  4. would have been lost
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (3).

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (iii)?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from the list for the corresponding gap.

Self help is the best help. Fortune comes only to those who ____(i)____. It never comes to the aid of idlers. A person who does nothing himself ___(ii)___ all claims to God’s blessings. We cannot please God by chanting hymns or by praying the rosary. We can please Him only by doing our work with our own hands. God loves those who do ____(iii)____. He comes to the help of those who help themselves. There has been no great man of the world ___(iv)____. It is only through self help, industry and courage, that a man can rise in life.

  1. nothing in their life

  2. injustice to all

  3. swindling with others

  4. their duty honestly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (4).

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (i)?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from the list for the corresponding gap.

Self help is the best help. Fortune comes only to those who ____(i)____. It never comes to the aid of idlers. A person who does nothing himself ___(ii)___ all claims to God’s blessings. We cannot please God by chanting hymns or by praying the rosary. We can please Him only by doing our work with our own hands. God loves those who do ____(iii)____. He comes to the help of those who help themselves. There has been no great man of the world ___(iv)____. It is only through self help, industry and courage, that a man can rise in life.

  1. are dishonest

  2. are hardworking

  3. are idlers

  4. are not good at heart
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (2).

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (iv)?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from the list for the corresponding gap.

Self help is the best help. Fortune comes only to those who ____(i)____. It never comes to the aid of idlers. A person who does nothing himself ___(ii)___ all claims to God’s blessings. We cannot please God by chanting hymns or by praying the rosary. We can please Him only by doing our work with our own hands. God loves those who do ____(iii)____. He comes to the help of those who help themselves. There has been no great man of the world ___(iv)____. It is only through self help, industry and courage, that a man can rise in life.

  1. which banked upon God's help

  2. who banked upon God's help

  3. whom banked upon God's help

  4. which helped their a lot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (2).

Multiple choice

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

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.

Statement I: “No smoking in the compartment” said the ticket inspector.
Statement II: “___________,” was the traveller’s reply.
Statement III: “But you have got your pipe in his mouth,” reiterated the ticket inspector.
Statement IV: “Yes, I have my feet in my boots, but I am not walking,” replied the traveller who sat besides his luggage.

  1. Comma is required after compartment”.

  2. Capital letter required for ‘compartment”.

  3. Apostrophe required after inspector.

  4. “No” should not begin with a capital letter.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (1).