Practice Fill in the blanks single - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
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.
Q-1) My sister and _______are pleased to accept your invitation
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Directions:
In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q-2) By ________ united struggle we may achieve success
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Directions:
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.
Q-3) He shows great ability ________ Mathematics
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Directions:
select the appropriate word for the given blank.
Q-4) The girl was very pleased ________ herself
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Directions:
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.
Q-5) The strike has been called ________
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Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-6) We have to plant more trees ________ we can save our environment from the evils of pollution.
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Directions:
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.
Q-7) The dumping of waste products is carefully done by the company in order to ________ any harm to the environment.
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Directions:
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.
Q-8) It took several men to ________ the fallen tree out of our yard.
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Directions:
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.
Q-9) The area beneath the ground bridge has turned ____________ with ankle-deep dirt at places.
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Meaning: Filth - disgusting or unpleasant, Mucky - Dirty, Discretion - the freedom or power to make decision by oneself, Vibrantly - Vibrating.
“With ankle-deep dirt” in the end of the sentence, the blank signals the area to be dirty. Therefore, Mucky fits best to express the sentence as “The area beneath the ground bridge has turned dirty with ankle-deep dirt”
Directions:
select the appropriate word for the given blank.
Q-10) The reward was shared ________ the members of the cricket team.
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Directions:
select the appropriate word for the given blank.
Q-11) Such a ______ violation of school policy should be punished by nothing less than expulsion.
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Flagrant means conspicuously and outrageously bad, offensive, or reprehensible.
Directions:
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.
Q-12) During the freedom struggle, Jawaharlal Nehru was the ________ for most young Indians.
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Directions:
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.
Q-13) One of the many projects __________ by the Central Government is PMJDY.
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Meaning of Words: Cheered - shout for joy or in appreciation, Accomplished - to finish something.
The sentence conveys a message of naming a project completed by the government. Development and Finish do not fit here because both of these are nouns and what we require in the blank is a verb. Completion is shown by the word Accomplishment.
Directions:
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.
Q-14) The trader’s association protested against the government’s plans to __________ the inner circle of Connaught Place to celebrate a cracker-free Diwali.
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Meaning: Pedestrianise - to make something available only to pedestrian
The blank is preceded by “To” which means it will be an infinitive form of verb after it (1st form of Verb). The first three options aren’t in infinitive form of Verb. “To expose” the inner circle makes no sense. Thus, we’re left with only one option, “To pedestrianise”.
Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-15) The minister tried to contact her ______________ brother with whom she wasn’t in contact for 5 years, to help her get out of the problem.
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Meaning of Words: Beloved - a much loved person, Estranged - no longer close or affectionate to someone.
With the words after blank “with whom she wasn’t in contact for 5 years” and estranged meaning “No longer close”, we find Estranged as the correct answer.
Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-16) To find out what her husband bought for her birthday, Susan attempted to ______ his family members about his recent shopping excursions.
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To probe is to examine thoroughly; tentatively survey.
Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-17) John must have the ________ to stick to his diet if he wants to lose weight
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Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-18) _______politicians are always respected
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Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-19) All the Board members were present with the ________ of the treasurer.
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Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-20) With a(n) ______ grin, the boy quickly slipped the candy into his pocket without his mother’s knowledge.
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Nefarious means wicked, vicious, or evil.