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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.


Ravi : Give me a call when you get back from the trip.
Ria : _________________

  1. I' m Sorry to hear that.

  2. I'll surely do that.

  3. Why should I call You?

  4. My trip will exhaust me !
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer here is Option B). This is because it is the proper, polite and more importantly appropriate thing to say after one asks you to call them after a trip is over; all other options are incorrect and do not fit as a response - Option A) is used to express one's condolences; Option C) is rude and Option D) is irrelevant.

Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Henry: I think I left my purse here last night. __________ (Have you seen it/Have you saw it)?
Sneha: I'm sorry, but I ________ (don't think I did/ don't think I have).

  1. Have you seen it; don't think I did

  2. Have you seen it; don't think I have

  3. Have you saw it; don't think I did

  4. Have you saw it; don't think I have
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. The question is being asked in the present tense and thus the answer is also in the present tense.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the tense of the verb do not align to the given context.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Jaya: ________ (You're/ You have arrived) early today!
Rekha: Yes, I __________ (got/ boarded) a bus early today. 

  1. You're; got

  2. You're; boarded

  3. You have arrived; got

  4. You have arrived; boarded
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,D Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answers are Option A and Option D. In this context, in the first dialogue both 'present' and 'present perfect' tense can be used and in the second dialogue both the verbs signify the same thing and thus can be used.
Options B and C are incorrect as they do not align to the context as the tone executed by them are different.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogues by selecting the right option:

Geeta: Hi Saina! A few of my friends and I ____________ (are planning/planned) to go to the International Trade Fair tomorrow. ___________________ (Will/Would) you like to come with us?
Saina: Sure! I am certain we'll all have a lot of fun.

  1. are planning; Will

  2. are planning; Would

  3. planned; Will

  4. planned; Would
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Geeta is still planning to go to the fair the next day and asking Saina if there is a possibility of her coming with them. So, 'are planning' and 'would' are the appropriate words to fill up the blanks.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as both the verbs do not align with the tense of the given context appropriately.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the following dialogue by selecting the right option:
Dave: Hi, Norris! I ________ (heard/ am hearing) you'll be in town next week. 
Norris: Hi, Dave! Yes, I __________ (have/had) a meeting there and will be staying for three days.

  1. heard; have

  2. heard; had

  3. am hearing; have

  4. am hearing; had
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. The tense of the verbs matches the situations of the sentences given. The news is already 'heard' by Dave and the meeting is scheduled, so Norris says, "I have a meeting...".
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the tense of the verb and the agreement of the verb to the subject of both the verbs mentioned do not match to the context at the same time.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Geeta: _________ (Should/Can) we come pick you up, or will you be able to reach there yourself?
Saina: I think I ____________ (could/can) manage to reach there on my own, thanks.

  1. Should; could

  2. Should; can

  3. Can; could

  4. Can; can
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
'CAN' is used to give options or explain that you have the ability to do something, while 'SHOULD' is used to give a personal opinion.
The correct answer is Option B. Geeta suggests to pick Saina up but Saina states that she 'can' manage. Also the tense of verbs align with the tense of the context mentioned.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the meaning and the tense of both the verbs do not align to the context appropriately at the same time.

Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Maya: Hi, Sonam! __________ (have you heard/will you hear) the news about the plane crash in Delhi?
Sonam: Hi, Maya! Oh, no I ________ (hadn't/haven't). I hope no one was killed.

  1. have you heard; hadn't

  2. have you heard; haven't

  3. will you hear; hadn't

  4. will you hear; haven't
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Maya asks Sonam about a recent plane crash in Delhi and Sonam has not heard about it. The conversation demands the usage of 'Present tense' in both the cases.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the tense of the verb used in them does not align to the context.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Sushma: I don't think I _________ (can/could) go for the trip next month.
Neela: Oh no! ______ (May/ Should) I ask why?

  1. can; May

  2. can; Should

  3. could; May

  4. could; Should
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. Sushma gives her opinion about not going for the trip the next month. So, 'can' is used. Neela wants to asks her the reason but does not want to insist her on answering and so 'may' is used.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the modals used do not align to the context.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by choosing the correct option to fill in the blank:
Mother: Son, you ____________ (are working since/have been working since) morning. Perhaps it's time you took some rest.
Son: Mom, I _________ (am not as tired/was not as tired) as you think. But since you say so, I will _________ (took some rest/take some rest).

  1. are working since; am not as tired

  2. are working since; was not as tired

  3. have been working since; am not as tired

  4. have been working since; was not as tired
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. In a dialogue, present tense is used to write about an immediate event or happening. Also the subject and the verb agree in the given option.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as either the tense or the agreement to the verb does not align according to the context.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Mechanic: I _______ (have been fixing; have fixed) the problem with the engine, but let me know if anything goes wrong again.
Customer: Ok, thank you for your help. I _________ (will/would) let you know. 

  1. have been fixing; will

  2. have been fixing; would

  3. have fixed; will

  4. have fixed; would
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. The mechanic has finished with his fixing work and so we use 'Present Perfect' tense to say 'have fixed' and the customer will let the mechanic know of any problem in the future so we use 'Future Tense' to say 'will let you know.'
Options A, B and D are incorrect as the tense of both the verbs mentioned do not align to the context at the same time appropriately.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the best option:

Sunita: Waiter! Could I have some coffee, please? Oh, and ______ (ensure you add/make sure you add) milk.
Waiter: Yes, of course. I'll ___________ (be right back with your order/ return with your order shortly).

  1. ensure you add; be right back with your order

  2. ensure you add; return with your order shortly

  3. make sure you add; be right back with your order

  4. make sure you add; return with your order shortly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. The conversation between Sunita and the Waiter is a semi-formal one, thus to maintain the appropriate tone of the dialogue 'make sure you add; be right back with your order' stands appropriate.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not align to the tone of the given dialogue.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
In case of a conversation with a friend on the phone, ______________________.

  1. high level of formality is required

  2. politeness in tone should be maintained

  3. one can talk informally and freely

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A dialogue is a two-way exchange of ideas, thoughts, etc. in words between two or more people. Option C)one can talk informally and freely is correct as the conversation is with a friend. A formal conversation is not required when the conversation is between friends. The other options are wrong as a high level of formality and politeness should be maintained when the conversation is official. The correct answer is C)one can talk informally and freely.

Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
While transferring a call, one should _____________________.

  1. Let the listener know that the call is being transferred

  2. Simply transfer the call without informing the listener

  3. Cut the call and ask the concerned department to call

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A dialogue is a two-way exchange of ideas, thoughts, etc. in words between two or more people. Option A)Let the listener know that the call is being transferred is correct as the listener must know of the action which involves him. Transferring a call without his acknowledgement is not what fits the definition of well mannered person. Cutting the call too is impolite. Therefore, the best way is to inform the listener and then transfer the call. The correct answer is A)Let the listener know that the call is being transferred.

Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Mother: Sam, ___________ (someone/a person) came by to see you today.
Sam: _____ (Is that so/Really)? Who was it?

  1. someone; Is that so

  2. someone; Really

  3. a person; Is that so

  4. a person; Really
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Since the visitor was a stranger, the mother uses 'Someone' to address him. Sam was in doubt about his identity and thus asked 'Really?'.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the use of the pronoun or the expression does not align to the context appropriately.
'A person' signifies any person, maybe known or unknown thus not making the statement clear. 'Is that so' is generally used to portray disbelief in something and thus does not suit in this context.
Multiple choice dialogue writing english

Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
With reference to telephonic conversation, the phrase 'cut off' means _______________________.

  1. Cutting of telephone wires

  2. To be disconnected abruptly during a telephone conversation

  3. Banging the receiver

  4. Disinterest of the listener
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A phrasal verb is a group of words which provide idiomatic meaning using different combinations of verb, adverb, preposition etc. Option B)To be disconnected abruptly during a telephone conversation is correct as cut off with reference to a telephone call means a sudden disconnection during the course of a telephonic conversation. 

The other options are incorrect as cutting of telephone wires, banging the receiver, and disinterest of the listener doesn't refer to a sudden disconnection during a telephonic conversation.