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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 23?

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

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. concealing

  2. spreading

  3. having

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

On outer appearance, cherry has or shows red color.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. did catch

  2. can catch

  3. do catch

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

This is a conditional sentence, where the subsequent (will be mild) is in future tense. Hence, the conditional will be in the simple present tense.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 22?

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

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. main

  2. remaining

  3. only

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

There are some main colors from which other colors can be derived.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. laid up

  2. lay down

  3. laid off

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

Laid up is a phrasal use that means 'laid in bed'.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. took

  2. must took

  3. may take

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

The statement is an advisory. There is no permission or compulsion involved.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Chills, coughs, and sneezes, _____(17)______ fever, headaches and body aches, that may also include watering red eyes, and running nose making you all confused and tired - that is flu.
Each year, from the months of November to April, is the flu season. Therefore, you ______(18)_____that shot of flu vaccine your doctor gives you by fall.
Taking the vaccine will prevent you from catching flu, and even if you ______(19)_____it, the attack will be mild.

Otherwise, you are bound to be ______(20)______in bed for two weeks without meeting your friends.

  1. also with

  2. coupled with

  3. should also

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

'Coupled with' here means 'in addition to' and that is the meaning which is intended.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 21?

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

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. jumbled

  2. untidy

  3. balanced

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

The mix is not untidy, jumbled or chaotic.

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: Pets are playful lovable, and tame animals.
Statement II: We take care of all them needs.
Statement III: They return love us with all their hearts and trust us blindly.
Statement IV: Dogs, __________.                                                             

  1. of course, top the list of favourites as pets.

  2. of course top the list of favourites as pets!

  3. of course, top the list, of favourites, as pets.

  4. of course, top the list of favourites, as pets?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) The only option that takes care of the punctuation correctly. There is a pause after of course, hence the comma.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 24?

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

The white light that we see around us is a ______(21)_____mix of seven colours, that if divided and laid side by side for study make up a light spectrum. The seven colours are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red. However, Blue, Green, and Red are the _____(22)______ colours, because all the other colours may be got by mixing these. We think that a cherry is red because we see it_____(23)_____ a red colour. However, if we applied a filter and ____(24)_______the red part of the light from its source, then the cherry would appear black.

  1. allowed

  2. derived

  3. mixed

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

Cherry would appear black if red color from the spectrum is denied or blocked.