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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
All rocks ______ (17) _______ formed in the same way.
One kind of rock, called “sedimentary rock,” is formed by sediment. Sandstones and lime–stones are _____ (18) _______ sedimentary rocks.
Since they are ______ (19) _______ in layers which are called “strata,” these rocks are called “stratified” rocks.
The tiny particles of which such rocks are made are usually rounded, since the sharp edges and corners ______ (20) _____ worn off while the particles were being rolled along stream beds, washed by the waves, or blown by winds.

  1. weren't

  2. isn't

  3. haven't

  4. aren't
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rock formation took place in the past.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. distant

  2. less

  3. most

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

Chimpanzee most nearly matches man.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. more

  2. just like

  3. similar

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

We cannot fit in 'just like' because of the used of the preposition 'to'. Hence, they are similar to ours.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. conditions

  2. respects

  3. types

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

In many areas or ways, the resemblance can be noted.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
History reveals that copper was used by man as early as the Stone Age. By 4000 BC, mining of copper______ (17) _______.
_____ (18) ______, man came to know that bronze, an alloy of copper, zinc and tin is harder than copper.
As time ____ (19) ______, copper came to be one of the most important metals in the world, used extensively in electrical and other industries.
______ (20) ______ of the world’s copper comes from Canada, USA, Chile, Zambia and Russia.

  1. begins

  2. had began

  3. have begun

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

People had begun mining before this time.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
History reveals that copper was used by man as early as the Stone Age. By 4000 BC, mining of copper______ (17) _______.
_____ (18) ______, man came to know that bronze, an alloy of copper, zinc and tin is harder than copper.
As time ____ (19) ______, copper came to be one of the most important metals in the world, used extensively in electrical and other industries.
______ (20) ______ of the world’s copper comes from Canada, USA, Chile, Zambia and Russia.

  1. reached

  2. ended

  3. passed

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

Passage of time is being referred to.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
History reveals that copper was used by man as early as the Stone Age. By 4000 BC, mining of copper______ (17) _______.
_____ (18) ______, man came to know that bronze, an alloy of copper, zinc and tin is harder than copper.
As time ____ (19) ______, copper came to be one of the most important metals in the world, used extensively in electrical and other industries.
______ (20) ______ of the world’s copper comes from Canada, USA, Chile, Zambia and Russia.

  1. Least

  2. Many

  3. Much

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

We are talking of a quantity (much), not a number. Also there is no comparison.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (21) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (22) _____ resemblance to man. In fact, the bone structure of all these animals has many similarities to that of man. Their constitution and the number of their teeth are _____ (23) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have wrinkles on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is similar to ours. _____ (24) ______ , they cannot speak like us.

  1. Also

  2. Meanwhile

  3. However

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

Although there are a lot of similarities, they cannot speak like us. The contrast needs use of 'however'.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you cannot do so by being understated, tentative or ____________.

  1. hyperbolic

  2. restrained

  3. argumentative

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

The sentence lists adjectives describing a weak or unconvincing approach. 'Restrained' fits the context of being understated or tentative.

Multiple choice

Directions: Carry One Mark Each.

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phrase.

That boy from the town was a _______ in the sleepy village.

  1. dog out of herd

  2. sheep from the heap

  3. fish out of water

  4. bird from the flock
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(A) dog out of herd It is not an idiom/phrase. (B) sheep out of water It is not an idiom/phrase. (C) fish out of water You feel like a fish out of water if you are surrounded by people who are different to you and its making you feel a little uncomfortable. (D) bird from the flock It is not an idiom/phrase.

Multiple choice

Directions: Carry One Mark Each.

Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:

Apparent lifelessness ____________ dormant life.

  1. harbours

  2. leads to

  3. supports

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

(A) harbours (verb) Meaning - Gives none or shelter to Example - Woodlands that once harboured a colony of red deer (B) leads to (noun) Meaning - The initiative in an action Example - Britain is now taking the lead in environmental policies. (C) supports (verb) Meaning - Give assistance to, especially financially Example - Poor children of school supported by government. (D) affects (verb) Meaning - Cause to happen; bring about Example - The prime minister effected many policy changes. Conclusion: In the blank space, a verb has to be there to complete the meaning of sentence. So, ‘harbours’ gives a meaningful sentence.