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1301.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I will scold him when _____.

A. he will come
B. he comes
C. he would come
D. he had come.
Answer» C. he would come
1302.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Don’t loiter _____ the corridor.

A. around
B. off
C. of
D. at
Answer» B. off
1303.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ My sister's marriage passed _____ peacefully.

A. away
B. by
C. off
D. out
Answer» D. out
1304.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ He _____ to the problem of air pollution in his speech.

A. averted
B. adverted
C. exclaimed
D. mentioned
Answer» C. exclaimed
1305.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Fourteen kilometres ______ not a short distance, to reach to my office daily.

A. are
B. has
C. have
D. is
Answer» E.
1306.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate itby selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ There are _____ books on computer science in your school library, so you need to purchase them from the market.

A. a few
B. a little
C. few
D. the few
Answer» D. the few
1307.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Good reading ______ the sense of liberal educated mind.

A. beliefs
B. leads
C. reflects
D. starts
Answer» D. starts
1308.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ I never go shopping on weekends as on those days the malls are ________ of people.

A. full
B. busy
C. crowded
D. packed
Answer» B. busy
1309.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The warning bells __________several times before anyone realized the danger.

A. were ringing
B. had rung
C. had rang
D. would have rung
Answer» C. had rang
1310.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The higher you climb, the more difficult it _____ to breathe.

A. became
B. becomes
C. has become
D. is becoming
Answer» C. has become
1311.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Neha has been crying _____ morning.

A. from
B. of
C. since
D. till
Answer» D. till
1312.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate itby selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The Directors failed to understand the ______________ behind the decision to suspend the manager.

A. belief
B. politics
C. ideology
D. rationale
Answer» E.
1313.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate itby selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The __________ with which she manages the task is remarkable.

A. calm
B. comfort
C. ease
D. satisfaction
Answer» D. satisfaction
1314.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicateit by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Mangoes do not ___________ all at the same time. Hence, they are not plucked on the same day.

A. germinate
B. ripen
C. grow
D. age
Answer» C. grow
1315.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicateit by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ A large _______ of angry bisons rampaged through the villages.

A. herd
B. swarm
C. group
D. flock
Answer» B. swarm
1316.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it byselecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Being linked with nature brings joy and peace as it is the ______ of the laws of Nature.

A. dissent
B. refusal
C. acknowledgement
D. sustenance
Answer» D. sustenance
1317.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it byselecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.

A. depict
B. await
C. envision
D. observe
Answer» C. envision
1318.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ My husband has listed me as the _______________ of his life insurance policy.

A. successor
B. beneficiary
C. heir
D. inheritor
Answer» C. heir
1319.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the fourand indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ I ______ not attend the party

A. probably be
B. will be
C. won’t
D. shall
Answer» E.
1320.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the fourand indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Happy thoughts release hormones that work for our well-being and negative thoughts release hormones that make us ______.

A. ill
B. happy
C. excited
D. rejuvenated
Answer» B. happy
1321.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Education is not just for giving you livelihood but giving you the art of ______ wholly and joyously.

A. living
B. leaving
C. believing
D. driving
Answer» B. leaving
1322.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Vivekananda dared to attempt to ______ all that was rotting in Indian society and to enrich and learn from all that was noble.

A. create
B. sustain
C. derive
D. revamp
Answer» E.
1323.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ A learned man may be stupid for he knows only from books and not from his ______.

A. experiences
B. arbitration
C. consequenced
D. repercussions
Answer» B. arbitration
1324.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Modern India has a secular constitution and ______ itself on being a secular country.

A. prides
B. humiliates
C. shy
D. disgraces
Answer» B. humiliates
1325.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The goal of education should be to help the student to grow physically strong, mentally brilliant, spiritually ______, culturally rich, prosperous, globally peaceful and environment-friendly.

A. enlightened
B. misleading
C. dominating
D. hopeful
Answer» B. misleading
1326.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four andindicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ He was sworn _____ as the Prime Minister of our country

A. in
B. off
C. about
D. it
Answer» B. off
1327.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the fourand indicate it by selecting the appropriate option_x005F_x000D_ She must ______ a great time at her birthday party.

A. be having
B. has
C. be had
D. is having
Answer» B. has
1328.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four andindicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The employee did not _____ to the argument of the manager.

A. precede
B. exceed
C. concede
D. recede
Answer» D. recede
1329.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Many lost dogs ______ been given back to their owners

A. have
B. is
C. has
D. would
Answer» B. is
1330.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. She does not agree, and ______ does Anita

A. also
B. even
C. neither
D. so
Answer» D. so
1331.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ He needs to ______ his soul._x005F_x000D_

A. bare
B. bear
C. beer
D. bee
Answer» B. bear
1332.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ In a clearing that started a few feet away was a small __________ of cattle._x005F_x000D_

A. herd
B. flock
C. colony
D. drove
Answer» B. flock
1333.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The audience absolutely loved the play so much that they ____________ after every act.

A. acclaimed
B. applauded
C. appreciated
D. boosted
Answer» C. appreciated
1334.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. The teacher asked the boys to be quiet.P. The boys opened their books.Q. Suddenly there was some noise outside.R. Then he asked them to open their books.S. The teacher looked outside.6. A dog had entered in the school premises._x005F_x000D_

A. QSRP
B. PRSQ
C. RPQS
D. SQRP
Answer» D. SQRP
1335.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. It was my first day in college.P. They took me to their room.Q. As I entered, two seniors approached me.R. I was happy to follow them.S. They offered to help me to locate my classroom.6. There they forced me to part with my money and the wrist watch._x005F_x000D_

A. PRQS
B. RPQS
C. QSRP
D. SPQR
Answer» D. SPQR
1336.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. Sunita Aralikar's story is incredible but true.P. Fortunately she was pulled out of the tiny grave by her maternal grandfather.Q. Her mother died when she was fifteen days old.R. Her grandfather decided to educate her on his own.S. She was buried alive by her illiterate father the next day.6. Today Sunita is an author and a well known social activist, fighting against female infanticide._x005F_x000D_

A. PQRS
B. SRQP
C. QSPR
D. PRSQ
Answer» D. PRSQ
1337.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. After the firing that evening the street that used to be full of people was completely deserted.P. Nor were any windows open.Q. Suddenly, I detected a movement to my left.R. There was no trace of any human beings, and all doors were firmly closed.S. Surprisingly, even the stray dogs had disappeared.6. I was so frightened that I ran for my life._x005F_x000D_

A. PSQR
B. PQRS
C. RPSQ
D. RSPQ
Answer» D. RSPQ
1338.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the 5 o'clock train.P. Quickly, both got the luggage in and the train began to move.Q. He drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.R. However, Vinoo had a busy schedule on that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.S. He rushed on to the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment._x005F_x000D_ 6. Vinoo heaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.

A. PQSR
B. RSQP
C. SQPR
D. RQSP
Answer» E.
1339.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. The fame of Bacon as a creative writer rests mainly on his essays.P. The term is derived from 'essai'.Q. It may be perhaps desirable to write something on 'Essay'.R. 'Essai' means experiment, attempt.S. The essay covers an enormous range of composition.6. In style the essay is often self revelatory and illustrative._x005F_x000D_

A. PQRS
B. QPRS
C. RPSQ
D. SPRQ
Answer» C. RPSQ
1340.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. There was nobody in the market at that time of the night.P. Added to that it had been raining incessantly.Q. The night was darker than usual.R. All shops were closed.S. The atmosphere was heavy.6. The stars disappeared from the sky and it made the night heavier._x005F_x000D_

A. PQRS
B. QPRS
C. SRPQ
D. RQPS
Answer» C. SRPQ
1341.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. There was a large gathering at the party.P. I, too wore a brand new gold jacket.Q. My black leather shoes were shining.R. It matched well with my new pair of faded stone washed pants.S. Everybody had put-on new colourful clothes.6. They had been polished._x005F_x000D_

A. SRPQ
B. RPQS
C. SPRQ
D. PQSR
Answer» D. PQSR
1342.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. "Mother do you love me?", she asked.P. She then looked into her mother's tear-filled eyes out of impatience for a reply.Q. She kept waiting but her mother did not speak.R. Then, she understood what words the mother's eyes spoke and the reason for her silence.S. She got no direct reply and grew restless.6. She climbed slowly on to her mother's lap._x005F_x000D_

A. PRQS
B. QSRP
C. SQPR
D. RQPS
Answer» D. RQPS
1343.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. In the early 1920's, settlers came to Alaska looking for gold._x005F_x000D_ P. Today, people use it to get from place to place._x005F_x000D_ Q. The trail they used to travel inland is known today as the Iditarod trail._x005F_x000D_ R. They travelled by boat, to Seward and Krik and from there by land into the gold fields._x005F_x000D_ S. The Iditarod trail quickly became a major thoroughfare in Alaska._x005F_x000D_ 6. In the winters, the only means of travel down this trail is by dog sledge.

A. PSQR
B. RQSP
C. PQRS
D. QRSP
Answer» C. PQRS
1344.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. It is now five in the evening.P. And so it will bear away another child.Q. Soon it will be six and it will be time.R. I have to unveil the truth; I have to end the injustices committed by the shadow.S. The shadow will then come in darkness.6. The shadow must be defeated._x005F_x000D_

A. PSRQ
B. SQRP
C. QSPR
D. PRQS
Answer» D. PRQS
1345.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. Don't ask what we are doing this time.P. On other occasions we have time in hand.Q. It is difficult to say if the programme can be put up at all.R. This time we are not only facing a lack of time but of resources as well.S. I am losing confidence gradually, so please see what you can do for us.6. We don't want to give up trying._x005F_x000D_

A. PRQS
B. RQSP
C. QSRP
D. QRPS
Answer» B. RQSP
1346.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. "As a matter of fact", said the boy modestly,"I'm a spaceman."P. "You can't see it from here."Q. 'From another planet.'R. 'I'm a spaceman', he said again.S. John and George stared at the boy.6. John gasped, George gave a shout of laughter._x005F_x000D_

A. PSRQ
B. QPSR
C. RQPS
D. SRQP
Answer» E.
1347.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. Rose was lonely in the house.P. She was very good at that.Q. She sat all day in a room on the terrace.R. She would sit on the rug and do her reading and writing.S. It was a little room with nothing but a bed and a rug.6. It was the only thing she had learnt from the convent._x005F_x000D_

A. QRSP
B. RSPQ
C. QSRP
D. PSQR
Answer» D. PSQR
1348.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. I can't stand here and promise that your future path is going to be wonderful.P. Whatever one feels like doing today is set up as moral.Q. People don't even pretend to care about what is right.R. Instead, it might be very difficult, because our time is different than some other eras in human history.S. If you look around, you can see that, little by little, it is a path leading to our destruction.6. I am afraid that this legacy of freedom is facing an uncertain future._x005F_x000D_

A. PSRQ
B. RQPS
C. QSRP
D. PQRS
Answer» C. QSRP
1349.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. The recipe of making white sauce is very simple.P. Stir the mixture of maida and butter constantly.Q. Put one table spoon of fine flour (maida) when the butter gets heated.R. Heat one table spoon of butter in a pan.S. Add one cup of milk to the mixture and cook for one minute.6. Add salt and pepper to taste._x005F_x000D_

A. QRSP
B. PRQS
C. SRQP
D. RQPS
Answer» E.
1350.

In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1. September 2005.P. I felt such a great weight on me that I could barely move.Q. As the doors closed behind me, I was overcome by deep loneliness and despair.R. I was leaving behind my family and I didn't know when I would see them again.S. I was going through the departure gate at the airport in Holguin, Cuba.6. In my hands I held my prayer book._x005F_x000D_

A. RSQP
B. RQPS
C. SQRP
D. PSRQ
Answer» D. PSRQ