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2016 19 questions

Q152016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Would you mind ____________ to the Principal how the trouble started?
1. A.remarking
2. B.saying
3. C.explaining
4. D.talking
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Answer: C
Q162016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Vaccination will make people immune ____________ certain diseases for a given period.
1. A.against
2. B.to
3. C.with
4. D.for
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Answer: B
Q172016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The two boys looked so alike that it was impossible to ____________ between them.
1. A.discriminate
2. B.discern
3. C.distinguish
4. D.identify
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Answer: C
Q182016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The campers ____________ their tents at the base of the mountain.
1. A.installed
2. B.dug
3. C.pitched
4. D.established
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Answer: C
Q192016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions : In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The enemy had captured him and his life was at stake, still he refused to ____________ the state secrets.
1. A.divulge
2. B.divert
3. C.indulge
4. D.invert
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Answer: A

2015 15 questions

Q112015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Man has won his dominant position on this planet by his ______ of technology.
1. A.command
2. B.emphasis
3. C.belief
4. D.stress
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Answer: A
Q122015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The day was extremely hot and, in no time, my back was drenched with ______.
1. A.prickly heat
2. B.perspiration
3. C.sores
4. D.fatigue
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Answer: B
Q132015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The Government is encouraging village upliftment ______ in the country.
1. A.programmes
2. B.designs
3. C.talks
4. D.propaganda
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Answer: A
Q142015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Satish was endowed ______ a natural talent for music.
1. A.in
2. B.by
3. C.for
4. D.with
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Answer: D
Q152015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Mr. Ghosh is very happy ______ his son's excellent result.
1. A.for seeing
2. B.to see
3. C.by seeing
4. D.see
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Answer: B
Q162015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Sunlight filtering ______ the stained glass window created a mosaic of colours on the floor.
1. A.in
2. B.through
3. C.at
4. D.into
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Answer: B
Q172015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Are you feeling doubtful ______ your decision?
1. A.about
2. B.upon
3. C.at
4. D.for
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Answer: A
Q182015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
I want to study Geology now for I ______ Zoology for the last three years.
1. A.am studying
2. B.have been studying
3. C.had studied
4. D.had been studying
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Answer: B
Q192015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Increase in storage facilities has made it possible to store goods at places ______ to people all over the country.
1. A.safe
2. B.easy
3. C.proper
4. D.convenient
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Answer: D
Q202015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement; we were really ______..
1. A.annoyed
2. B.astounded
3. C.flattered
4. D.confused
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Answer: B
Q212015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
In spite of the old woman's repeated entreaties, he remained ______..
1. A.ashamed
2. B.docile
3. C.indifferent
4. D.lethargic
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Answer: C
Q222015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
There was ______ competition for electoral seats.
1. A.diligent
2. B.rapid
3. C.cut-throat
4. D.sparse
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Answer: C
Q232015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The cricket team ______ mainly of State players.
1. A.composed
2. B.consist
3. C.made with
4. D.comprises
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Answer: D
Q242015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
His love for money is the only ______ that drives him to work so hard.
1. A.programme
2. B.plan
3. C.reason
4. D.greed
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Answer: C
Q252015 · 27 Sept 2015
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Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
According to ______ sources, the Chief Minister did not consult his Cabinet Members on this issue.
1. A.intelligent
2. B.simple
3. C.reliable
4. D.fundamental
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Answer: C

2014 10 questions

Q112014 · 28 Sept 2014
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Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
You haven’t had your lunch yet, —— you?
1. A.are
2. B.aren’t
3. C.have
4. D.haven’t
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Answer: C
Q122014 · 28 Sept 2014
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Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
Life is to death as pleasure is to ——.
1. A.poverty
2. B.suffering
3. C.anguish
4. D.pain
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Answer: D
Q132014 · 28 Sept 2014
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Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
The French —— reputed to have a very good sense of humour.
1. A.is
2. B.was
3. C.are
4. D.will be
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Answer: C
Q142014 · 28 Sept 2014
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Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ are the little courtesies by which we keep the —— of life oiled and running smoothly.
1. A.path
2. B.machine
3. C.garden
4. D.river
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Answer: B
Q152014 · 28 Sept 2014
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Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.
Many of the advances of civilization have been conceived by young people just on the —— of adulthood.
1. A.boundary
2. B.threshold
3. C.peak
4. D.horizon
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Answer: B