Practice Section 4 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-1)   Adding to a growing body of research ________ cutting back on sweetened beverages it is now found that drinking ________ sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-2)   The counter clerk was very busy and ______ not pay ________ to Sameer’s request.

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Explanation:

"Did, attention" is the correct use.

Since the sentence is in past tense, therefore past auxiliary verb (DID) will be used.

ATTENTION: Notice taken of someone or something.


Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-3)   AH the school students _______ the vicinity will be taken to the nearby theatres _____the festival.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-4)   The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to ________ its ability to form the government failing which President's Rule was ________ in the state on Tuesday.

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Explanation:

The correct answer is E - Prove, Imposed

Meaning: Denied - Refusing for something, Flip - To move or push with a sudden quick movement

The Governor had then invited NCP, the third-largest party, to prove its ability to form the government failing which President's Rule was imposed in the state on Tuesday.


Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-5)   It would be impossible for us to continue living in this world if each of us ________ exactly what fate had in ________ for him.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-6)   If you are an introvert, you ________ to prefer working alone and, if possible, will ________ towards projects where you can work by yourself or with as few people as possible.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-7)   The governmental ________ spurred dramatic improvements in the way waste management is ________ out in many hospitals.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-8)   The blame game for the air tragedy is already in full ________ with the authorities involved making attempts to ________ for themselves.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-9)   When the mob turned ________, the police opened fire to control the ________ situation.

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Directions:

In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q-10)   There is a common talk today that women have made the ________ in many professions; that they have total freedom of opportunity. But the majority of women are still left ________ at their goals and ambitions through an almost unbreakable glass ceiling.

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