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Q972022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
1. A.acute
2. B.rare
3. C.narrow
4. D.steep
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Answer: A
Q982022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.
1. A.trouble
2. B.affect
3. C.involved
4. D.concerned
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Answer: D
Q992022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.
1. A.probable
2. B.advance
3. C.varied
4. D.consequent
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Answer: D
Q1002022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.
1. A.danger
2. B.frighten
3. C.bullied
4. D.threatened
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Answer: D
Q902022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. APJ Abdul Kalam’s house, located on Mosque Street was within the reach of the famous temple of Rameswaram. It was just ________ from it.
1. A.a stone’s throw away
2. B.at one’s fingertip
3. C.at arm’s length
4. D.from pillar to post
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Answer: A
Q952022 · 8 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. There is ________ traffic every morning.
1. A.long
2. B.heavy
3. C.big
4. D.lengthy
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Answer: B
Q782022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. Akshay always gives ________ to Johana for his success.
1. A.blame
2. B.chance
3. C.opportunity
4. D.credit
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Answer: D
Q842022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. Holm, a Danish traveller, had made a/an ________ replica of the tablet, which in 1908 was deposited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
1. A.wild
2. B.obscure
3. C.corrupt
4. D.exact
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Answer: D
Q842022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. Brady straightened, the ______ baton in hand.
1. A.charge
2. B.wooden
3. C.swing
4. D.open
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Answer: B
Q912022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A faint mist ______ over the valley.
1. A.hung
2. B.swung
3. C.swayed
4. D.dangled
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Answer: A
Q862022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am ______ after five years.
1. A.making an exam
2. B.taking an exam
3. C.keeping an exam
4. D.frying an exam
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Answer: B
Q892022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. Happiness can be spread by being grateful or _______ compliments to someone.
1. A.giving
2. B.paying
3. C.accepting
4. D.sharing
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Answer: B
Q782022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Complete the following collocation. It is easier to make a promise than to _______ a promise.
1. A.maintain
2. B.follow
3. C.justify
4. D.keep
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Answer: D
Q922022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. In all her sorrow she must weep or she will ____.
1. A.die
2. B.laugh
3. C.suffer
4. D.cry
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Answer: A
Q952022 · 7 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The health personnel advised to ________ of unhealthy food habits if we want to maintain our cardio- vascular health.
1. A.pay lip service
2. B.keep the pot boiling
3. C.run short
4. D.steer clear
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Answer: D
Q822022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We ensure that you will get a _______ chauffeur with the right car for your day.
1. A.novice
2. B.uniformed
3. C.dabbler
4. D.riotous
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Answer: B
Q852022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative. She rubbed her hands over her arms, and then _______ her purse, headed inside the convenience store.
1. A.snapping
2. B.slaying
3. C.pinching
4. D.grabbing
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Answer: D
Q792022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. Great people are always ready to _________ responsibilities.
1. A.kindle
2. B.secure
3. C.shoulder
4. D.burden
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Answer: C
Q882022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. His brother _________ his ________ and gave him a watch after his result.
1. A.took, word
2. B.broke, record
3. C.lost, temper
4. D.kept, promise
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Answer: D
Q882022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank. We came to ________ as we were passing through.
1. A.give a hand
2. B.say hello
3. C.slow in
4. D.take a look
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Answer: B
Q802022 · 6 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. Always be in ______ with your near and dear ones as life is uncertain and fragile.
1. A.touch
2. B.relation
3. C.communication
4. D.connection
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Answer: A
Q822022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. He booked the tickets for the show _____.
1. A.in demand
2. B.in common
3. C.in depth
4. D.in advance
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Answer: D
Q912022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation. Although she didn't reveal her plans clearly, I had a ________ idea.
1. A.clear
2. B.concise
3. C.complete
4. D.rough
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Answer: D
Q812022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The trainee wanted to know the ______ of the course to get a better understanding of the job prospects.
1. A.ins and outs
2. B.bird's eye view
3. C.crying need
4. D.tall talk
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Answer: A
Q822022 · 5 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. This drama is extremely informative ________ life in Roman times.
1. A.on
2. B.of
3. C.about
4. D.for
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Answer: C