fill in the blanks single fillers Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ibps po mains

Answer: (c)

When one is 'prone' to do something, it means that he/she is disposed or liable to do it. 'Prone' will suit the blank here and not 'dispose' (in present tense) which means the same—'having a tendency to' or 'inclined towards'.

'Disposed' (in past tense) would suit the blank. 'Eager' signifies a strong emotion; it means 'full of keen desire' or 'strongly desirous to'.

Answer: (c)

'Fair' is a word with myriad meanings; in the sense of 'a fair share' it means 'just' or 'equitable'. The sentence means, just as the other countries, India too has its reasonable or likely share of superstitions.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (c)

'Allusion' (n.) is an indirect reference. It is different from the similar-sounding 'illusion' (n.) meaning 'deception' or 'delusion' and 'elusive' (adj.), meaning 'hard to express or define'.

The noun of 'elusive' is 'elusion' (escape or evasion) and 'elusives' is a word that is never used.

Answer: (d)

To gaze 'avidly' is to look at something in a very eager or greedy manner. It is different from gazing 'thoughtfully' or 'earnestly' which imply an approach that is 'not superficial or trifling'.

'Admiringly' involves qualities of surprise, respect and approval and so would not be suitable in the context of a 'miser gazing at gold coins'.