In a series of providing useful study material to my readers. Today I am starting preparation series for English section.
Fill in the blanks
1. This is a _______ on his character.
a) blot b) blur c) slur d) spot
2. This is a good _______ for a picnic.
a) plot b) spot c) scene d) landscape
3. The _______ of the state is efficient.
a) administration b) democracy c) policy
d) autocracy e) plustscracy
4. The _______ of private limited companies is in the hands of its directors.
a) managers b) administrators c) management
d) department e) society
5. Ram the prince of Ayodhya _______ his siblings.
a) adorned b) adored c) vitiated
d) endangered e) abhored
6. The Christmas tree was _______ with stars and other decorative items.
a) adorned b) endowed c) encased
d) enticed e) encompassed
7. There is no place for _______ in an accountant’s job.
a) assets b) asserts c) errors d) duffers
8. A wise person is one who learns from his _______
a) errors b) mistakes c) falsities
d) lies e) bad manners
9. Many companies ask their employees to sign a _______ of secrecy.
a) agreement b) bond c) bondage
d) espionage e) treaty
10. Slaves were freed from _______ only after they died.
a) adlution b) pilferage c) agreement
d) bondage e) abolition
11. Before the _______ of the Europeans in India, India was a free country.
a) entry b) amalgamation c) emigration
d) advent e) immigration
12. Duryodhana was the main _______ of the Pandavas.
a) enmity b) adversary c) effrontery
d) adversity e) disparage
13. Gandhi _______ the cause of the untouchables.
a) blessed b) held c) advocated
d) argued e) confronted
14. All citizens should be ready to _______ their country.
a) defend b) uphold c) nurture
d) assert e) convoy
15. Smiling _______ health.
a) effects b) kills c) affects
d) rejects e) underestimates
16. The theory of cause and _______ explains many mysteries of the universe.
a) affect b) effect c) reasons
d) concept e) conquer
17. It is difficult to drink from a cup which is full to the
a) top b) edge c) brim
d) circumference e) topmost
18. _______ and ecstasy are two sides of a puzzle called life.
a) pain b) penury c) agony
d) anguish e) elation
19. Leo experienced great _______ when his pet dog died.
a) pain b) anguish c) losses
d) serendipity e) mourning
20. A _______ of fresh air relaxes a tense mind.
a) breathe b) volley c) gulp
d) breath e) brush
21. Pollution causes a lot of _______ problems.
a) breath b) breathe c) breather
d) breathing e) brethren
22. If a rider doesn’t hold the _______ correctly, he can fall.
a) bridle b) bridal c) whip
d) saddle e) pedal
23. Ali’s horse is of an excellent _______.
a) brood b) steed c) breed
d) stood e) quality
24. Her complaints _______ with the complaints we have received from others.
a) agree b) similar c) identical
d) tally e) accord
25. His opinion _______ with the general opinion of the experts on this matter.
a) concurs b) tally c) assert
d) assimilate e) simulate
Answers:
1. Option C
2. Option B
3. Option A
4. Option C
5. Option B
6. Option A
7. Option C
8. Option B
9. Option B
10. Option D
11. Option D
12. Option B
13. Option C
14. Option A
15. Option C
16. Option B
17. Option C
18. Option C
19. Option B
20. Option D
21. Option D
22. Option A
23. Option C
24. Option D
25. Option A
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