Fill in the Blanks Quiz Questions and Answers
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Q :The world is constantly living in risk, uncertainty and fear of _________.
(A) life
(B) body
(C) nature
(D) death
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
(D) death - The phrase "risk, uncertainty, and fear of death" completes the sentence appropriately, highlighting a common source of anxiety.
Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
The people from sub-continent are very _____________.
(A) superstitios
(B) superstitious
(C) supersticious
(D) supersctitious
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) superstitious - The correct spelling of the word is "superstitious," which refers to a belief in superstitions.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
The university team won the match in the end with a _______________ (cunning) move.
(A) brilliant
(B) slick
(C) random
(D) quick
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) slick - The word "cunning" suggests a clever and skillful move, and among the options, "slick" is a suitable synonym in the context of a sports move.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A wise king’s wisdom _____________the land like the sun.
(A) illuminates
(B) darkens
(C) dims
(D) spreads
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) illuminates - The phrase "wisdom illuminates the land like the sun" implies that the king's wisdom brightens and enlightens the land, making "illuminates" the most appropriate choice.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
One day, I was handed a few volumes of new literature unlike anything I had ever read before and so ________ as to make me utterly forget my hopeless state.
(A) repelling
(B) captivating
(C) boring
(D) unrealistic
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) captivating - The word "captivating" fits well in the context of the sentence, suggesting that the literature was so engaging that it made the person forget their hopeless state.
Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
(A) loathed
(B) enhanced
(C) revered
(D) embraced
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) loathed - The word "amazing" suggests a positive experience, and among the given options, "loathed" is the most appropriate synonym for "hated."
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The roof _______ the weight of the snow.
(A) collapsed under
(B) collapsed to
(C) collapsed with
(D) collapsed for
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(A) collapsed under - The phrase "collapsed under" correctly conveys the idea that the roof could not bear the weight of the snow, leading to a collapse.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
(A) reliable
(B) worthless
(C) adventurous
(D) treacherous
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
treacherous - The word "perilous" suggests danger, and among the given options, "treacherous" is the most appropriate synonym, indicating a potential threat or hazard.
In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
(A) honoured, professional
(B) indulged, monetary
(C) regulated, personal
(D) thrived, devotional
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
- "Indulged" suggests involvement or participation, often in a negative or excessive manner, which fits the context of engaging in illegal business practices.
- "Monetary" pertains to money, and it appropriately describes the type of gain being pursued in the sentence.
- The other options do not convey the intended meaning in the context of illegal business practices and short-term gain.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Q :We're asking them to ______ the deadline.
(A) increase
(B) enlarge
(C) broaden
(D) extend
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
- "Extend" means to prolong or lengthen, and it is the most suitable term when referring to a deadline.
- "Increase" and "enlarge" are more commonly associated with quantity or size and are not typically used to describe extending a deadline.
- "Broaden" means to widen in scope, and it doesn't convey the idea of extending a specific time limit.
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