Grammar – Fill in the blanks – SSC CGL Tier 1 previous year questions

Here is the compilation of all previous year question of Trigonometry – Quantitative aptitude with answers.

Question:1) 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.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

Fourteen kilometres ______ not a short distance, to reach to my office daily.
Options:
1) are
2) has
3) have
4) is
Correct Answer: is

Question:2)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.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

Good reading ______ the sense of liberal educated mind.
Options:
1) beliefs
2) leads
3) reflects
4) starts
Correct Answer: reflects

Question:3)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.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

My sister’s marriage passed _____ peacefully.
Options:
1) away
2) by
3) off
4) out
Correct Answer: off
 
Question:4) 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. There are _____ books on computer science in your school library, so you need to purchase them from the market.
Options:
1) a few
2) a little
3) few
4) the few
Correct Answer: few

Question:13) 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.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

My sister’s marriage passed _____ peacefully.
Options:
1) away
2) by
3) off
4) out
Correct Answer: off
 
Question:14)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.[08-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

There are _____ books on computer science in your school library, so you need to purchase them from the market.
Options:
1) a few
2) a little
3) few
4) the few
Correct Answer: few

Question:15) 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.[09-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

Don’t loiter _____ the corridor.   
Options:
1) around
2) off
3) of
4) at  
Correct Answer: around  
  
Question:16) 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. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

 I will scold him when _____.   
Options:
1) he will come
2) he comes
3) he would come
4) he had come.  
Correct Answer: he comes  
  

Question:17) 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. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

He could excel in his board exams only after _____ very hard.
Options:
1) continuing
2) functioning
3) learning
4) toiling
Correct Answer: toiling

Question:18) 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. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

He _____ his camera on the table.
Options:
1) laid
2) lain
3) lay
4) lie
Correct Answer: laid

  
Question:19) 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. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

 _____ you work hard, you cannot succeed.   
Options:
1) If
2) Till
3) Until
4) Unless  
Correct Answer: Unless  
  
Question:20) 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. [09-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

 Corruption is a standing hindrance _____ the nation’s development.   
Options:
1) of
2) over
3) to
4) upon  
Correct Answer: to  
  

Question:21) 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. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

God is _____.
Options:
1) immanent
2) mortal
3) imminent
4) deference
Correct Answer: immanent
 
Question:22) 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. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

Riya _____ her matriculation examination in 2016.
Options:
1) completed
2) passed
3) obtained
4) gathered
Correct Answer: passed

Question:23) 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. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

_____ the rain stopped, the concert had to be suspended.
Options:
1) Until
2) Unless
3) Till
4) while
Correct Answer: Until

 
Question:24) 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. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

The elephant stampeded and tore _____ the streets.
Options:
1) on
2) out
3) off
4) down
Correct Answer: down

Question:25) 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. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Keith has _____ with a failure in English examination thrice.
Options:
1) caught
2) gone
3) got
4) met
Correct Answer: met

Question:26) 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. [10-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

The manager was _____ an explanation of his conduct.
Options:
1) called for
2) called off
3) called to
4) called up
Correct Answer: called for 

Question:27) 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. [11-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

 Virat Kohli added another feather _____ his cap by his wonderful performance in the one day match.   
Options:
1) in
2) to
3) into
4) on  
Correct Answer: to  
  
Question:28) 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. [11-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

 Only when _____ failed, the army resorted to force.   
Options:
1) efforts
2) arrests
3) persuasions
4) manipulations  
Correct Answer: persuasions  

Question:29)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. [11-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

 John as well as his friends always _____ the permission of his mother before going for a rugby match.  
Options:
1) asks
2) receives
3) seeks
4) soughts  
Correct Answer: seeks  

Question:30) 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.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

My sister unlike my brothers __________ to have a career in Engineering.  

Options:
1) wants
2) want
3) wish
4) aspire  
Correct Answer: wants  

Question:31)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. [11-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy that the plan fell _____.
Options:
1) off
2) through
3) in
4) out
Correct Answer: through
 
Question:32) 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.[11-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Mother shall return _____ an hour.
Options:
1) in
2) after
3) during
4) within
Correct Answer: within
 

Question:33) 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.[12-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

My father did not approve ______ the plan of travelling to Uttarakhand because of bad weather there. 

Options:
1) of
2) one
3) to
4) with 

Correct Answer: of 

Question:34)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.[12-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

I settled ______ Canada last year. 

Options:
1) at
2) in
3) off
4) on 

Correct Answer: in 

Question:35) 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. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

 His father _____ him up in a construction business. 

Options:
1) built
2) hold
3) keep
4) set 

Correct Answer: set 

Question:36)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. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

 I have _____ respect for his achievement. 

Options:
1) abundant
2) profound
3) strong
4) unique 

Correct Answer: profound 

Question:37) 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. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

 Being a _____ doctor, he never shirks work. 

Options:
1) conscious
2) conscience
3) conscientious
4) consensus 

Correct Answer: conscientious 

Question:38)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. [12-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

 The meeting was presided _____ by the Chairman. 

Options:
1) over
2) upon
3) of
4) in 

Correct Answer: over 

Question:39) 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.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

Both taciturn and _____ , Daniel seldom spoke and never spent money.

Options:
1) wary
2) cheap
3) discreet
4) miserly

Correct Answer: miserly

Question:40)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.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

He was too _____ to make a statement before the Boss.

Options:
1) shy
2) tired
3) timid
4) coward

Correct Answer: timid

Question:41) 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.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.

Options:
1) at
2) on
3) of
4) with

Correct Answer: at

Question:42) 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.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

Due to the security reasons we were _____ from entering into the cockpit of the plane.

Options:
1) denied
2) rejected
3) stopped
4) warned

Correct Answer: stopped

Question:43) 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.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Neha’s mother was annoyed with her as she could not _____ her examination.

Options:
1) Get off
2) Get on
3) Get upon
4) Get through

Correct Answer: Get through

Question:44)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.[16-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

I shall _____ her if she apologises to me for her misbehavior.

Options:
1) pardon
2) forgive
3) punish
4) reprimand

Correct Answer: forgive

Question:45) 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.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

The fun ____________ reduced significantly when mom decided to tag along.

Options:
1) mark
2) sign
3) quotient
4) moment

Correct Answer: quotient

Question:46)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.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

The shepherd guarded a large ________ of sheep and allowed them to move from pasture to pasture.

Options:
1) block
2) culture
3) shoal
4) flock

Correct Answer: flock

Question:47)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.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

At night, the hungry orphan would sneak into the kitchen and __________ tiny amounts of food

Options:
1) prefer
2) lifter
3) differ
4) pilfer

Correct Answer: pilfer

Question:48)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.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

As the only ________ person in the wacky family, the sensible girl felt like the odd woman out.

Options:
1) insane
2) vain
3) sane
4) main

Correct Answer: sane

Question:49)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.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would _________ his role as the captivating pirate.

Options:
1) reprise
2) rescue
3) save
4) free

Correct Answer: reprise

Question:50)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.[17-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

The diamond necklace was _______ too extravagant for a simple dinner party.

Options:
1) distance
2) long
3) very much
4) far

Correct Answer: far

Question:51) 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.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

The criminal changed his name to an ___________ in order to elude the police.

Options:
1) alternative
2) alias
3) option
4) untrue

Correct Answer: alias

Question:52)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.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

The ___________ my husband and I had was so loud it woke our children.

Options:
1) quarrel
2) coral
3) moral
4) laurel

Correct Answer: quarrel

Question:53)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.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

Do you ____________ own a copy of Shakespeare’s Hamlet?

Options:
1) chance
2) chances
3) perchance
4) by chances

Correct Answer: perchance

Question:54)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.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

A police detective often finds himself in the position of having to ___________ between a lie and a truth.

Options:
1) extinguish
2) distinguish
3) finish
4) languish

Correct Answer: distinguish

Question:55)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.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Although the school lunch passed the legal standards, __________ or not it is healthy is debatable.

Options:
1) weather
2) if
3) whether
4) either

Correct Answer: whether

Question:56)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.[18-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Seventeen students were needed for a ___________ in order to discuss the topics during the Student Council meeting.

Options:
1) decorum
2) quota
3) quorum
4) quote

Correct Answer: quorum

Question:57)

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.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

After missing four days of school due to a _________ of flu, Babita struggled to make up for her missing work.

Options:
1) bout
2) about
3) amount
4) array

Correct Answer: bout

Question:58)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.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

The company refunded the customer’s money in _______________ with the laws.

Options:
1) according
2) accordingly
3) accordance
4) accord

Correct Answer: accordance

Question:59) 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.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Our nation’s _______________ into another country’s war could pull us into the crisis.

Options:
1) intervention
2) intention
3) perfection
4) invention

Correct Answer: intervention

Question:60)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.[19-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

As a fitness ___________, Deepti is always preaching to her friends about the importance of working out.

Options:
1) enthusiasm
2) enthusiast
3) enthusiastic
4) enthusiastically

Correct Answer: enthusiast

Question:61) 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.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

Because she had a ______________ demeanour, she was a desirable friend.

Options:
1) pleasant
2) severe
3) mean
4) nasty

Correct Answer: pleasant

Question:62)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.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

If your child has not met the ______________ vaccination requirements, he or she will not be allowed to attend public school.

Options:
1) optional
2) referral
3) compulsory
4) guideline

Correct Answer: compulsory

Question:63) 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.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

Common adverse __________ of this medication include, bleeding, nausea and vomiting.

Options:
1) affects
2) effect
3) effects
4) affect

Correct Answer: effects

Question:64)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.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

______________ to my political rival’s statement, the data reveals crime has not increased in this country.

Options:
1) Accepting
2) Contrary
3) Reference
4) Assisting

Correct Answer: Contrary

Question:65) 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.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

The big stone monument was the only __________ the lost traveller remembered.

Options:
1) specimen
2) souvenir
3) piece
4) landmark

Correct Answer: landmark

Question:66)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.[20-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

The airline was unable to give us a reason for the ______________ departure delay.

Options:
1) indivisible
2) invincible
3) invisible
4) inexplicable

Correct Answer: inexplicable

Question:67) 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.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

After being given _________ warnings for disrupting class, Thomas was finally sent to the principal’s office.

Options:
1) singular
2) lone
3) numerous
4) unique

Correct Answer: numerous

Question:68)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.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-1]

The __________ “pretty ugly” implies that a person can be both attractive and unattractive at the same time.

Options:
1) simile
2) metaphor
3) alliteration
4) oxymoron

Correct Answer: oxymoron

Question:69)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.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

Finding the comedy routine extremely funny, the family laughed _____________ along with the rest of the crowd.

Options:
1) lot
2) hysterically
3) crazy
4) guffaw

Correct Answer: hysterically

Question:70)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.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-2]

The detective’s ability to ________ makes it easy for him to scare suspects into confessing.

Options:
1) bluff
2) stuff
3) enough
4) cough

Correct Answer: bluff

Question:71)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.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

Moving to the city was eye-__________ for the straitlaced country girl.

Options:
1) clearing
2) freeing
3) saving
4) opening

Correct Answer: opening

Question:72)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.[21-AUG-2017 Shift-3]

With a blood test, a physician was able to ___________ the woman’s pregnancy.

Options:
1) term
2) confirm
3) firm
4) confer

Correct Answer: confirm

Question:73)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016- Morning Shift]

Health is too important to be ___________.

Options:
1 ) discarded
2 ) disposed
3 ) neglected
4 ) detested

Correct Answer: neglected

Question:74)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016- Morning Shift]

I am _______________this crime.

Options:
1 ) ignorant on
2 ) innocent of
3 ) indebted to
4 ) ignoring

Correct Answer: innocent of

Question:75)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016- Morning Shift]

I was _____________ paying the toll tax.

Options:
1 ) free from
2 ) exonerated from
3 ) exempted from
4 ) exposed to

Correct Answer: exempted from

Question:76) The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016- Evening Shift]

What a _____ holiday!

Options:
1) momentous
2) memorable
3) momentary
4) immortal

Correct Answer: memorable

Question:77)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016- Evening Shift]

Many important projects have reached the final stage of _____.

Options:
1) accomplishment
2) initiation
3) resolution
4) implementation

Correct Answer: implementation

Question:78) The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[27 August 2016- Evening Shift]

_____ you live long!

Options:
1) Might
2) May
3) Shall
4) Should

Correct Answer: May

Question:79)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016- Morning Shift]

One of the reasons the impressionists caused such a scandal was __________ their colours were too bright.

Options:
1) because of which
2) due to
3) because
4) of

Correct Answer: because

Question:80)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016- Morning Shift]

She must sometimes __________ to run away.

Options:
1) has wanted
2) have wanted
3) having want
4) has want

Correct Answer: have wanted

Question:81)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016- Morning Shift]

The bank decided to ___________ them the money as they were reliable clients.

Options:
1) let
2) lend
3) borrow
4) lease

Correct Answer: lend

Question:82)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016- Evening Shift]

The passengers were afraid but the captain ___________ them that there was no danger.

Options:
1) suggested
2) pleaded
3) advise
4) assured

Correct Answer: assured

Question:83)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016-Evening  Shift]

I insisted ________ his leaving the place.

Options:
1) on
2) about
3) in
4) with

Correct Answer: on

Question:84)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[28 August 2016- Evening Shift]

Please don’t ________ me when I’m speaking.

Options:
1) interrupted
2) interrupts
3) interrupt
4) interrupting

Correct Answer: interrupt

Question:85)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016- Morning Shift]

The aim of a Peace Council is ________ rather than cure.

Options:
1) salvation
2) preservation
3) maintenance
4) cultivation

Correct Answer: preservation

Question:86)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016- Morning Shift]

He gives everyone _________ the class opportunities for practice.

Options:
1) at
2) in
3) of
4) on

Correct Answer: in

Question:87)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016- Morning Shift]

Harish soon gained _________ in English.

Options:
1) provincialism
2) proficiency
3) efficiency
4) eminency

Correct Answer: proficiency

Question:88)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016- Evening Shift]

The clock has __________ for want of winding.

Options:
1) run down
2) run short
3) run past
4) run up

Correct Answer: run down

Question:89)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016- Evening Shift]

Few people know that flowers use textures to __________ different kinds of insects.

Options:
1) signal
2) feel
3) attract
4) distract

Correct Answer: attract

Question:90)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[29 August 2016- Evening Shift]

They abandoned their comrades __________ the wolves.

Options:
1) by
2) between
3) on
4) among

Correct Answer: among

Question:91)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[30 August 2016- Afternoon Shift]

See me tomorrow without __________.

Options:
1)fails
2)failure
3)fail
4)failing

Correct Answer:fail

Question:92)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[30 August 2016- Afternoon Shift]

Radium __________ rays that blind the eyes.

Options:
1)gives away
2)gives over
3)gives up
4)gives off

Correct Answer:gives off

Question:93)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[30 August 2016- Afternoon Shift]

You will have to work __________ you are in the office.

Options:
1)as long as
2)as good as
3)as far as
4)so far as

Correct Answer:as long as

Question:94)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[31 August 2016- Morning Shift]

He is _______ connected.

Options:
1) respectively
2) respective
3) respectably
4) respectable

Correct Answer: respectably

Question:95)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[31 August 2016- Morning Shift]

After retirement Surti lived _______ Australia.

Options:
1) in
2) at
3) over in
4) over at

Correct Answer: in

Question:96)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[31 August 2016- Morning Shift]

He ________ the low pay.

Options:
1) moan at
2) complain about
3) grumbled at
4) ran after

Correct Answer: grumbled at

Question:97)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Light is _____ than sound.

Options:
1) faster
2) more faster
3) sounder
4) lighter

Correct Answer: faster

Question:98)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016- Morning Shift]

The man _____ for the purpose never did what was expected of him.

Options:
1) supplied
2) favoured
3) employed
4) cited

Correct Answer: employed

Question:99)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016- Morning Shift]

There was a serious _____ between the two brothers.

Options:
1) altercation
2) alteration
3) aberration
4) altieration

Correct Answer: altercation

Question:100)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016- Evening Shift]

She __________ him angrily because he made the floor dirty with his muddy shoes.

Options:
1) scold
2) scolds
3) scolded
4) scolding

Correct Answer: scolded

Question:101)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016- Evening Shift]

He walked along the road wondering what __________ happened and where all the people had gone.

Options:
1) had
2) has
3) have
4) it

Correct Answer: had

Question:102)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[1 September 2016- Evening Shift]

The criminal was __________ lest he should escape.

Options:
1) fetid
2) fettered
3) fettled
4) feted

Correct Answer: fettered

Question:103)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Never give your friends _____________ .

Options:
1) the cold arm
2) the cold elbow
3) the cold shoulder
4) the cold hand

Correct Answer: the cold shoulder

Question104)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016- Morning Shift]

My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and ____________ her hand.

Options:
1) scalded
2) scolded
3) scorched
4) wounded

Correct Answer: scalded

Question:105)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016- Morning Shift]

His writings are ___________ mistakes.

Options:
1) brooded with
2) burst into
3) replete with
4) boasted of

Correct Answer: replete with

Question:106)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016- Evening Shift]

Legislation was passed to punish brokers who ________ their client’s funds.

Options:
1) devastate
2) devour
3) defalcate
4) dawdle

Correct Answer: defalcate

Question:107)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016- Evening Shift]

His father was _________ the same business.

Options:
1) managing over
2) engaged in
3) endowed with
4) enlisted in

Correct Answer: engaged in

Question:108)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[2 September 2016- Evening Shift]

It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell _____

Options:
1) off
2) out
3) through
4) away

Correct Answer: through

Question:109)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016- Morning Shift]

The police is ________ on his activities.

Options:
1) keeping an eye
2) keeping watchful eyes
3) keeping both eyes
4) keeping one eye

Correct Answer: keeping an eye

Question:110)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Are you _______ stamp collecting?

Options:
1) interested by
2) interested in
3) interested at
4) interested about

Correct Answer: interested in

Question:111)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Your report ________ my statement.

Options:
1) conforms
2) conforming
3) confirms
4) comforting

Correct Answer: confirms

Question:112)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016- Evening Shift]

The man was _______ his deafness

Options:
1) rewarded for
2) cured of
3) convicted by
4) saved at

Correct Answer: cured of

Question:113)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016- Evening Shift]

He is the talk ________________

Options:
1) of the town
2) for the town
3) about the town
4) over the town

Correct Answer: of the town

Question:114)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[3 September 2016- Evening Shift]

I ________ very much like to see my old classmates.

Options:
1) can
2) should
3) would
4) might

Correct Answer: would

Question:115)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[4 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Everything _____ carefully checked.

Options:
1) has been
2) have been
3) are being
4) is been

Correct Answer: has been

Question:116)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[4 September 2016- Morning Shift]

I’ve _____ finished painting the house.

Options:
1) about
2) nearing
3) towards
4) almost

Correct Answer: almost

Question:117)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[4 September 2016- Morning Shift]

She _____ made him angry.

Options:
1) have absolutely
2) has certainly
3) have certainly
4) has absolutely

Correct Answer: has certainly

Question:118)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[6 September 2016]

Nothing is impossible _____ him.

Options:
1) in
2) about
3) for
4) on

Correct Answer: for

Question:119)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[6 September 2016]

My relations _____ him are not friendly.

Options:
1) between
2) with
3) to
4) for

Correct Answer: with

Question:120)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[6 September 2016]

George _____ to this country a year ago.

Options:
1) was coming
2) came
3) is coming
4) comes

Correct Answer: came

Question:121)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[7 September 2016- Morning Shift]

We can __________ see anything in the dim light.

Options:
1) badly
2) scarcely
3) fairly
4) rather

Correct Answer: scarcely

Question:122)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[7 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Few countries can __________ India in variety, colour and the richness of dance forms.

Options:
1) compare
2) rival
3) perform
4) prevail

Correct Answer: rival

Question:123)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[7 September 2016- Morning Shift]

The scheme allows students from different countries to communicate __________.

Options:
1) each other
2) with each others
3) themselves
4) with one another

Correct Answer: with one another

Question:124)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[8 September 2016- Evening Shift]

I like __________ in the sun.

Options:
1) laying
2) lay
3) lie
4) lying

Correct Answer: lying

Question:125)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[8 September 2016- Evening Shift]

Please do not __________ an offer made by the Chairman.

Options:
1) deny
2) refuse
3) refrain
4) refuge

Correct Answer: refuse

Question:126)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[8 September 2016- Evening Shift]

The clerk asked for my __________.

Options:
1) determination
2) destiny
3) destination
4) designation

Correct Answer: designation

Question:127)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[9 September 2016- Morning Shift]

We acted on a __________ impulse.

Options:
1) momentary
2) momentous
3) memorable
4) meritorious

Correct Answer: momentary

Question:128)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[9 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Do your best and we’ll back you ______ .

Options:
1) on
2) in
3) out
4) up

Correct Answer: up

Question:129)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[9 September 2016- Morning Shift]

Sanjay __________his mother in the morning everyday.

Options:
1) calls in
2) calls up
3) calls off
4) calls down

Correct Answer: calls up

Question:130)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[10 September 2016- Evening Shift]

I hope you know that, once you have signed the contract, you will not be able to _______ .

Options:
1) back in
2) back out
3) back up
4) back at

Correct Answer: back out

Question:131)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[10 September 2016- Evening Shift]

Your opening paragraph should __________ the reader’s attention.

Options:
1) attest
2) address
3) attract
4) affect

Correct Answer: attract

Question:132)The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.[10 September 2016- Evening Shift]

When I visited him last evening we talked the matter ________ .

Options:
1) through
2) away
3) off
4) over Correct Answer: over

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