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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (v) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

There was a time when scientists were in ____(i)_____ of what was known as the philosopher's stone which was believed to _____(ii)_____ metals into gold just with a touch. They also tried to discover the elixir (something that can make people live for ever) of life. This was an imaginary medicine _____(iii)_______ making people _____(iv)_______. This period was called the age of the _____(v)_____.

  1. scientist

  2. alchemist

  3. gold

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

Alchemy is a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding a universal solvent and an elixir of life. An alchemist is a person who practices alchemy.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (ii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Islands are bodies or pieces of land that are completely ______(i)_____ by water, and are cut off from larger bodies of land that are attached to a continent and are called mainland. Islands have been homes to different cultures throughout our history. Separated from mainland, and relatively isolated, some islands of the oceans still carry the older cultures and _____(ii)____ of humans. Islands also _______(iii)______  animals and plants, in rather unchanged conditions. In fact, it was through his visit to the Galapagos Islands, and through observing the animals there, that Charles Darwin came to _____(iv)_____ the theory of _____(v)_____ of man.

  1. traditions

  2. remains

  3. lifestyles

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

Tradition is a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting: The rebellious boy wanted to break with tradition.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (v) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (i) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (ii) _____ 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 _____ (iii) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have _____ (iv) ______  on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is _____ (v) _____ to ours. However, they cannot speak like us.

  1. same

  2. similar

  3. related

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

The passage discusses similarities between great apes and humans. The final sentence comparing blood composition requires establishing similarity, not identity. Blood from different primates is not identical (same would mean exact match), but it shares significant biochemical similarities (similar), making it useful for comparative studies. Related and close are less precise terms in this scientific context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (iv) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (i) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (ii) _____ 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 _____ (iii) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have _____ (iv) ______  on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is _____ (v) _____ to ours. However, they cannot speak like us.

  1. eyes

  2. hair

  3. wrinkles

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

The passage describes physical similarities between humans and great apes. The context mentions features visible on the forehead that both species share. Great apes, like humans, have expressive facial skin including wrinkles on their foreheads. Eyes cannot be on the forehead, hair is present but not the focus, and the brain is internal - not a surface feature.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (i) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (i) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (ii) _____ 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 _____ (iii) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have _____ (iv) ______  on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is _____ (v) _____ to ours. However, 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

The phrase resemblance in many respects is a standard English idiom meaning similarities in multiple aspects or areas. Conditions refers to states or circumstances, types means categories, and factors are elements that influence something. None of these fit naturally with the verb resemble - you resemble someone in respects (aspects), not in conditions, types, or factors.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (ii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (i) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (ii) _____ 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 _____ (iii) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have _____ (iv) ______  on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is _____ (v) _____ to ours. However, 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

Among great apes, chimpanzees are humans' closest living relatives, sharing approximately 98% of DNA. The blank requires a superlative form comparing resemblance levels. Closest is the correct superlative of close. Most would work with a base adjective like similar (most similar), but closest is the proper form when the root word is close.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (iii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Pollution is one of the major ______ (i) ______ to the ______ (ii) ______.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (iii) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (iv) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (v) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. think

  2. apply

  3. work

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

The pollution passage discusses taking action to reduce environmental damage. The phrase work towards reducing pollution is the correct collocation in English - work towards means to make effort to achieve a goal. Think towards, apply towards, and try towards are all grammatically incorrect or nonsensical combinations. The passage advocates active effort, not just thinking or attempting.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (iii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan are some of the animals which resemble man in many _____ (i) _____. Among these animals, chimpanzee has the _____ (ii) _____ 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 _____ (iii) ______ to ours. Like human beings, they too have _____ (iv) ______  on their forehead. Their skulls are also like ours. Even their blood is _____ (v) _____ to ours. However, 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

The passage compares anatomical features of great apes and humans. The structure are _____ (iii) ______ to ours requires an adjective that can follow this form. Similar works correctly: are similar to ours. More is incorrect because more...to is ungrammatical (more requires than). Just like doesn't work because the structure would be are just like ours (no to needed). Better makes no sense in this comparison context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (v) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Pollution is one of the major ______ (i) ______ to the ______ (ii) ______.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (iii) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (iv) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (v) _____ 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 pollution passage suggests practical actions for environmental protection. Minimise the use of polythene bags is standard environmental language meaning to reduce or limit usage. Punish is too harsh and doesn't fit individual action. Disallow suggests prohibition which is unrealistic for personal choices. Neglect means to ignore, which is opposite of the intended environmental protection message.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (ii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Pollution is one of the major ______ (i) ______ to the ______ (ii) ______.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (iii) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (iv) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (v) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. atmosphere

  2. earth

  3. environment

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

Pollution poses threats to the environment - the natural world that surrounds us. "Atmosphere" is too specific (only the air layer), "earth" refers to the planet itself, and "air" is just one component. Environment encompasses all natural systems including air, water, soil, and living organisms that pollution affects.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (i) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Pollution is one of the major ______ (i) ______ to the ______ (ii) ______.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (iii) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (iv) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (v) _____ 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 described as a threat to the environment. While pollution can cause diseases and might be considered a factor, "threats" best captures the danger and harm posed. The sentence structure "major threats to" is the standard collocation. "Symptoms" would describe effects of pollution, not pollution itself.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (iv) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Pollution is one of the major ______ (i) ______ to the ______ (ii) ______.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (iii) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (iv) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (v) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. converted

  2. relying

  3. running

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

Vehicles and automobiles "running on" eco-friendly fuels is the correct phrase. "Running on" describes how a vehicle operates using a particular fuel source. "Converted on" and "relying on" are grammatically incorrect. "Burning on" is not idiomatic - we say vehicles run on fuel, not burn on fuel.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (i) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Radium is a radioactive element. Let us see what “radioactive” _____ (i) ____. Radioactive elements do not change from year to year. But a few of the heaviest atoms break down and change into other kinds. This breakdown or ____ (ii) _____ is called “radio activity”. Each radioactive element _____ (iii) ____ by giving off rays at a certain rate. This rate cannot be _____ (iv) ____ or slowed down by any known method. Some changes occur rapidly, others slowly, but in all cases the action cannot be _____ (v) ______ by man.

  1. explains

  2. gives

  3. means

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

The sentence asks what "radioactive" means. "Means" is the correct verb to explain the definition of a term. "Explains" would need the term as subject (radioactivity explains), "gives" doesn't fit semantically, and "answers" would require the term to answer something, which is the opposite of what's happening here.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (ii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Radium is a radioactive element. Let us see what “radioactive” _____ (i) ____. Radioactive elements do not change from year to year. But a few of the heaviest atoms break down and change into other kinds. This breakdown or ____ (ii) _____ is called “radio activity”. Each radioactive element _____ (iii) ____ by giving off rays at a certain rate. This rate cannot be _____ (iv) ____ or slowed down by any known method. Some changes occur rapidly, others slowly, but in all cases the action cannot be _____ (v) ______ by man.

  1. tear off

  2. failure

  3. decay

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

The text describes how heavy atoms "break down and change into other kinds" and calls this process "radioactivity." This breakdown is scientifically called "decay" - radioactive decay. "Tear off" is too informal, "failure" doesn't describe the transformation process, and "build up" is the opposite of what happens.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (iii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

Radium is a radioactive element. Let us see what “radioactive” _____ (i) ____. Radioactive elements do not change from year to year. But a few of the heaviest atoms break down and change into other kinds. This breakdown or ____ (ii) _____ is called “radio activity”. Each radioactive element _____ (iii) ____ by giving off rays at a certain rate. This rate cannot be _____ (iv) ____ or slowed down by any known method. Some changes occur rapidly, others slowly, but in all cases the action cannot be _____ (v) ______ by man.

  1. disintegrates

  2. divides

  3. multiplies

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

Each radioactive element disintegrates (breaks down) by giving off rays. "Disintegrates" precisely captures the atomic breakdown process in radioactive decay. "Divides" implies splitting into equal parts, "multiplies" means increasing in number, and "freezes" has no relevance to radioactive processes.