Fill in the Blanks Questions and Answers Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The roof _______ the weight of the snow.
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645cd5b00827e80a9f7ffcd0The roof _______ the weight of the snow.
- 1collapsed undertrue
- 2collapsed tofalse
- 3collapsed withfalse
- 4collapsed forfalse
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Answer : 1. "collapsed under"
Explanation :
(A) collapsed under - The phrase "collapsed under" correctly conveys the idea that the roof could not bear the weight of the snow, leading to a collapse.
Q: Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
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6462158bcdae930acb76c9f2Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
- 1reliablefalse
- 2worthlessfalse
- 3adventurousfalse
- 4treacheroustrue
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Answer : 4. "treacherous"
Explanation :
treacherous - The word "perilous" suggests danger, and among the given options, "treacherous" is the most appropriate synonym, indicating a potential threat or hazard.
Q: In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
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6462186e45f1450a80c6b1e8Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
- 1honoured, professionalfalse
- 2indulged, monetarytrue
- 3regulated, personalfalse
- 4thrived, devotionalfalse
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Answer : 2. "indulged, monetary"
Explanation :
- "Indulged" suggests involvement or participation, often in a negative or excessive manner, which fits the context of engaging in illegal business practices.
- "Monetary" pertains to money, and it appropriately describes the type of gain being pursued in the sentence.
- The other options do not convey the intended meaning in the context of illegal business practices and short-term gain.
Q:Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We're asking them to ______ the deadline.
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64621d3719bbd20a9ad382dd- 1increasefalse
- 2enlargefalse
- 3broadenfalse
- 4extendtrue
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Answer : 4. "extend"
Explanation :
- "Extend" means to prolong or lengthen, and it is the most suitable term when referring to a deadline.
- "Increase" and "enlarge" are more commonly associated with quantity or size and are not typically used to describe extending a deadline.
- "Broaden" means to widen in scope, and it doesn't convey the idea of extending a specific time limit.
Q: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We should ______ his outfit as he has put on weight.
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6462310e4f2cce98433790eeWe should ______ his outfit as he has put on weight.
- 1altertrue
- 2altarfalse
- 3ultrafalse
- 4utterfalse
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Answer : 1. "alter"
Explanation :
- "Alter" means to make changes or modifications. In this context, it's used to convey the idea of adjusting or changing the outfit to accommodate the person's change in weight.
- "Altar" refers to a raised structure or platform used for religious or ceremonial purposes.
- "Ultra" means beyond, extreme, or excessive, and it doesn't fit the context.
- "Utter" means to speak or express, and it doesn't convey the idea of making changes to an outfit in this context.
Q: Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.
The French perfume has a wonderful________.
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646231a84d91510a5db59364The French perfume has a wonderful________.
- 1sentfalse
- 2sendfalse
- 3scenttrue
- 4centfalse
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Answer : 3. "scent"
Explanation :
"Scent" refers to a pleasant or distinctive smell, especially a pleasant fragrance or aroma. It is the appropriate term to describe the quality of the French perfume in this context.
The other options, "sent," "send," and "cent," have different meanings. "Sent" is the past tense of the verb "send," "send" is a verb meaning to dispatch or transmit something, and "cent" is a unit of currency. None of these fit the context of describing the quality of a perfume.
Q:Funny stories made me and my brother_________.
Funny stories made me and my brother_________.
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6463508bc899b466f44b890d- 1consciousfalse
- 2determinedfalse
- 3gigglytrue
- 4grittyfalse
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Answer : 3. "giggly"
Explanation :
The complete sentence would be: "Funny stories made me and my brother giggly."
Q:Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Settlers ______ a new colony in the early 18th century.
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646364844f2cce98433a68ba- 1fixedfalse
- 2extendedfalse
- 3establishedtrue
- 4entrenchedfalse
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Answer : 3. "established"
Explanation :
The complete sentence would be: "Settlers established a new colony in the early 18th century."

