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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

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 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 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.

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 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 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 the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

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 was home-science class today. The new students of Grade 3 had waited                                    
Statement II: for Mrs. Sylvie, their home–science teacher, to arrive. As she walked, they                                   
Statement III: all stood up and wished her good morning. Mrs. Sylvie told the principal that the topic                     
Statement IV: of discussion of the day was "Home.” A house is called a home _________                         

  1. school

  2. student

  3. class

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

In the class, the interaction is between the students and the teacher. Therefore, she told the topic of discussion to the class.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Sneezes, coughs, watery eyes, running noses and sore throats, are common _____ (21) _____ that mark a person infected with the common cold. The common cold is a viral infection that seems _____ (22) _____. The reason is that antibiotics and ordinary medicine cannot treat a viral infection. The _______ (23) _______ reason is that the conditions, under which we say that somebody has caught a cold, can be _______ (24) ______ about by a range of viruses that list more than a hundred.

  1. specific

  2. another

  3. additional

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

Some reasons have already been given and this reason is in addition to those mentioned earlier.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Long, long ago, when humans _______(17)______ the world, they used to live in groups. These forms of early groups are what we call tribes.
The members of a tribe hunted together, fought together, ate together, and slept together _____(18)_____ caves or primitive dwellings owned by the tribe.
The food brought in by the hunters or farmers _____(19)______ to the entire tribe, and cooking was done in common.
This was the time when there _______(20)______ still no families, as you know families today.

  1. was first seen

  2. had first seen

  3. had first saw

  4. have first seen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Humans' is plural and the reference being made is in past tense. Therefore, 'had first seen' is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

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

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to rectify these errors and complete the passage.
Statement I: Global retail giant wal-Mart is waiting for years to open its supermarkets in India.                           
Statement II: It had persuading the US lawmakers since 2008 to ease its entry into the Indian market.
Statement III: Till 2012, it had spent around than 18 crores on its various activities related to India.  
Statement IV: According to a report by global consultancy major AT Kearney,_________. 

  1. have been

  2. could be

  3. has been

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

Sine the tone of the sentence is continuous, therefore, 'has been' will be used in the place of 'had'.

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: Icici Bank opened 101 rural branches across six states.
Statement II: These rural branches had offer all the basic banking services.  
Statement III: They branches were formally inaugurated in 19 districts.  
Statement IV: ICICI Bank Executive Director Rajiv Sabharwal said, ________.                

  1. ‘Bank’ should not begin with a capital.

  2. ‘icici’ should be in all capitals.

  3. Comma is required after ‘branches’.

  4. ‘icici’ should have dots between the letters.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A noun abbreviated is always given in capitals.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Long, long ago, when humans _______(17)______ the world, they used to live in groups. These forms of early groups are what we call tribes.
The members of a tribe hunted together, fought together, ate together, and slept together _____(18)_____ caves or primitive dwellings owned by the tribe.
The food brought in by the hunters or farmers _____(19)______ to the entire tribe, and cooking was done in common.
This was the time when there _______(20)______ still no families, as you know families today.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. had

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

Since 'families' is being referred to, which is plural, therefore, 'were' will be used.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Long, long ago, when humans _______(17)______ the world, they used to live in groups. These forms of early groups are what we call tribes.
The members of a tribe hunted together, fought together, ate together, and slept together _____(18)_____ caves or primitive dwellings owned by the tribe.
The food brought in by the hunters or farmers _____(19)______ to the entire tribe, and cooking was done in common.
This was the time when there _______(20)______ still no families, as you know families today.

  1. inside

  2. under

  3. beneath

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

The members of the tribe slept in the cave. Therefore, (1) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 21?

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

A day at the zoo is a _____(21)_____ experience. You see all kinds of animals there. Lions, elephants, snakes, turtles, foxes, pandas, wolves, raccoons, you name them and you got them. You can see all kinds of animals whether they are ______(22)_____ or common, for the state allows a zoo to keep such animals. Great animal _____(23)____ take care of them in a zoo. In a circus, we have lots of fun. But, only those animals that are ______(24)______ enough to show tricks can be seen in a circus.

  1. spiritual

  2. bad

  3. lovely

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

People usually like a visit to the zoo and the further passage also suggests likewise. Therefore, 'lovely' 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.

A day at the zoo is a _____(21)_____ experience. You see all kinds of animals there. Lions, elephants, snakes, turtles, foxes, pandas, wolves, raccoons, you name them and you got them. You can see all kinds of animals whether they are ______(22)_____ or common, for the state allows a zoo to keep such animals. Great animal _____(23)____ take care of them in a zoo. In a circus, we have lots of fun. But, only those animals that are ______(24)______ enough to show tricks can be seen in a circus.

  1. rare

  2. extinct

  3. dangerous

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

The sentence suggests opposite word to be filled in the gap and opposite of common is rare.