Explore topic-wise MCQs in English.

Directions (31): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. The fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
There is nothing which a man of strong will cannot achieve. Will power is the sure hypnotism that .(31) .all obstacles that . (32) .our progress. A man of strong will is always .(33) ., while one who is weak in will has to .(34) .many failures. Nothing ventured, nothing gained .(35) .be an excellent rule of conduct, but no strong will, no .(36) .is the greatest .(37) .of life. All difficulties melt away before a .(38) .mind. Very often we attribute our .(39) .to chance, fate or stars. We blame our luck, but .(40) .do we examine our minds, the weakness of which is really responsible for our failures. (Mark your answer 31 )

a) Her speeches always had the capacity to ____________ the flames of patriotism in the minds of the youth.

He___ to lend me money.

America was____ by Columbus.

My brother was _____ out of the window.

The railway line runs ______the river and the road.

The burglar got in_________ the window.

Some people eat their food their fingers.

She is suffering ______ a bad throat infection.

I bought this shirt_______ 200.

The train leaves exactly________ six in the evening.

Do you take sugar in your coffee?

I understood_________ of what he said.

There isn't_______ truth in this statement.

I don't have_______ money with me.

Rajesh is________ better of the two for this job.

I enjoyed reading________ book you gave me.

The train slowed _____ and finally stopped.

Modern public sector managers have become quite____in shifting their loyalties.