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Q912022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Complete the following collocation. When I got the job, I knew what _______ money really is.
1. A.effort-earned
2. B.soft-earned
3. C.hard-earned
4. D.honest-earned
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Answer: C
Q932022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank. This statement of the political leader has created ________ confusion.
1. A.utter
2. B.heavy
3. C.weighty
4. D.vast
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Answer: A
Q792022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. There was a ________ accident last night and the inspector on deputy was unable to raise help when she called from the mountains.
1. A.goofy
2. B.gloomy
3. C.serious
4. D.harsh
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Answer: C
Q842022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. As there were reports of manipulation of scores in the previous exams, the aspirants demanded a process to ensure ________ assessment for selection.
1. A.will o’ the wisp
2. B.hole and corner
3. C.well off
4. D.fair and square
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Answer: D
Q852022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The party was a ________ hour for everyone, except Mukesh.
1. A.welcome
2. B.happy
3. C.dry
4. D.stable
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Answer: B
Q972022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. A.destroyed
2. B.smashed
3. C.shattered
4. D.demolished
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Answer: A
Q982022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. A.glided
2. B.carried
3. C.swept
4. D.pulled
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Answer: C
Q992022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. A.rebuilt
2. B.innovated
3. C.modelled
4. D.restored
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Answer: A
Q1002022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. A.organised
2. B.erected
3. C.fabricated
4. D.located
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Answer: B
Q862022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative. To make your own gargle, ______ half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm or partly cooled boiled water.
1. A.cease
2. B.cast
3. C.consolidate
4. D.dissolve
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Answer: D
Q872022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The class teacher made us wait after school to _______ some advice on how to attempt the board exam.
1. A.leave
2. B.pay
3. C.give
4. D.deliver
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Answer: C
Q762022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative. His heart pounded as he checked his rearview mirror and saw only the dark ________ of highway.
1. A.vitality
2. B.stretch
3. C.trench
4. D.emancipation
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Answer: B
Q802022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. They were not able to get the item from the store because it was ______ .
1. A.in fashion
2. B.in vain
3. C.out of stock
4. D.on leave
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Answer: C
Q972022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
1. A.yield
2. B.attain
3. C.establish
4. D.procure
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Answer: B
Q982022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
1. A.magnifying
2. B.amplifying
3. C.intensifying
4. D.enhancing
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Answer: D
Q992022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
1. A.lively
2. B.hectic
3. C.furious
4. D.feverish
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Answer: B
Q1002022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
1. A.indulge
2. B.luxuriate
3. C.abandon
4. D.coddle
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Answer: A
Q812022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She couldn’t continue with a ______ diet to reduce her blood sugar.
1. A.practiced
2. B.shortened
3. C.maintained
4. D.balanced
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Answer: D
Q822022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. She has ______ her money and jewellery to help the poor.
1. A.given up
2. B.given away
3. C.given in
4. D.given way
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Answer: B
Q812022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The sergeant could not stand the weather because it was __________ cold.
1. A.bitterly
2. B.carefully
3. C.smoothly
4. D.cautiously
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Answer: A
Q942022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative. Kajol is one age-defying beauty and her sari collection is worth _________.
1. A.bookmarking
2. B.repudiating
3. C.flirting
4. D.renouncing
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Answer: A
Q972022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
1. A.provide
2. B.furnish
3. C.exhaust
4. D.boost
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Answer: D
Q982022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
1. A.intensify
2. B.amend
3. C.enhance
4. D.relieve
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Answer: D
Q992022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
1. A.involved
2. B.concerned
3. C.obsessed
4. D.accompanied
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Answer: A
Q1002022 · 12 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
1. A.deter
2. B.signals
3. C.deform
4. D.substance
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Answer: B