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2014 10 questions

Q162014 · 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 more your action and thought are allied and ——, the happier you grow.
1. A.divergent
2. B.unraveled
3. C.integrated
4. D.invincible
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Answer: C
Q172014 · 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.
He —— in wearing the old-fashioned coat in spite of his wife’s disapproval.
1. A.insists
2. B.persists
3. C.desists
4. D.resists
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Answer: B
Q182014 · 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.
It is not what you say that ——, but what you do.
1. A.matches
2. B.implies
3. C.matters
4. D.moves
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Answer: C
Q192014 · 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.
Physically we are now all neighbours, but psychologically we are —— to each other.
1. A.primitives
2. B.complementary
3. C.strangers
4. D.cowards
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Answer: C
Q202014 · 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 old ‘Nature’ versus —— debate regarding crime continues even today.
1. A.‘Man’
2. B.‘Universe’
3. C.‘Culture’
4. D.‘Nurture’
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Answer: D

2013 10 questions

Q312013 · 11 Aug 2013
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
Universities in Germany and Denmark will have an input ______ the project.
1. A.for
2. B.into
3. C.about
4. D.at
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Answer: B
Q322013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
He gave me a leg ______ when I was completely new to the business.
1. A.up
2. B.down
3. C.off
4. D.for
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Answer: A
Q332013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
You should have nothing to do with those criminals; they all have violent attitudes and long records. They are men ______ the same kidney.
1. A.with
2. B.in
3. C.of
4. D.on
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Answer: C
Q342013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
He didn't have the guts to stand ______ his friend when he was in trouble.
1. A.with
2. B.for
3. C.by
4. D.beside
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Answer: C
Q352013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
He broke out of the prison ______ dressing as a woman.
1. A.in
2. B.as
3. C.by
4. D.with
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Answer: C
Q362013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
When electricity failed, emergency generators ______ .
1. A.cut out
2. B.cut off
3. C.cut on
4. D.cut in
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Answer: D
Q372013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
We need two more hands to ______ the heavy rush of work.
1. A.cope up
2. B.cope with
3. C.cope to
4. D.cope in
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Answer: B
Q382013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
Twenty-five candidates ______ each other for the first prize.
1. A.compete for
2. B.compete with
3. C.compete to
4. D.compete on
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Answer: B
Q392013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
We must eliminate the ______ rich and poor.
1. A.disparity between
2. B.disparity for
3. C.disparity in
4. D.disparity from
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Answer: A
Q402013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Supply suitable preposition/phrasal verb in the blank of each item.
As an innovator, he ______ the beaten track and explored new religions.
1. A.deviated from
2. B.deviated to
3. C.deviated in
4. D.deviated for
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Answer: A

2010 17 questions

Q412010 · 22 Aug 2010
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
Your present statement does not ________ what you said last week.
1. A.accord to
2. B.accord in
3. C.accord with
4. D.accord for
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Answer: C
Q422010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
I had a vague ________ that the lady originally belonged to Scotland.
1. A.notion
2. B.expression
3. C.imagination
4. D.theory
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Answer: A
Q432010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
The prisoner showed no ________ for his crimes.
1. A.hatred
2. B.obstinacy
3. C.remorse
4. D.anger
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Answer: C
Q442010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
It is inconceivable that in many schools children are subjected to physical ________ in the name of discipline.
1. A.violation
2. B.exercise
3. C.violence
4. D.security
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Answer: C
Q462010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
Happiness consists in being ________ what we have.
1. A.contented to
2. B.contented with
3. C.contented for
4. D.contented in
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Answer: B
Q472010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
His rude behaviour is a ________ his organization.
1. A.disgrace for
2. B.disgrace on
3. C.disgrace upon
4. D.disgrace to
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Answer: D
Q482010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
No child is ________ understanding. One has to wait and provide proper guidance.
1. A.dull to
2. B.dull in
3. C.dull of
4. D.dull for
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Answer: C
Q492010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
I am fully ________ the problems facing the industry.
1. A.alive with
2. B.alive to
3. C.alive for
4. D.alive on
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Answer: B
Q502010 · 22 Aug 2010
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word or group of words.
The Romans were ________ science.
1. A.bad in
2. B.bad to
3. C.bad for
4. D.bad at
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Answer: D
Q332010 · 18 Apr 2010
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Directions (For the 8 items which follow) : Each of the following items is followed by four words or groups of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
Although I was _____ of his plans, I encouraged him, because there was no one else who was willing to help.
1. A.sceptical
2. B.remorseful
3. C.fearful
4. D.excited
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Answer: A