Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. Nothing can possibly _______ him for such rude behaviour.
II. The accused was not able to provide an _______ for the evening.
III. John concocted an elaborate _______ for being late.
(a) excuse
(b) alibi
Question 2
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. Her sociable manner is really a _______ for a very shy nature.
II. Smokers _______ an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
III. Her charming _______ was framed with raven hair.
(a) mask
(b) face
Question 3
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. Nigel raised his glass in a _______ to his son.
II. I had _______ and marmalade this morning.
III. The sailor dipped the ship's flag as a _______.
(a) salute
(b) toast
Question 4
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. The room was _______ with warm and golden sunlight.
II. The river burst its banks and _______ nearby towns.
III. She _______ her hands in warm water.
(a) Flooded
(b) Submerged
Question 5
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. He grabbed her, but she managed to _______ away.
II. He was fired for a _______ of confidentiality.
III. They must have had someone on the inside to help them _______ in.
(a) breach
(b) break
Question 6
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. He walked about in _______ to keep warm.
II. The church's ruling body voted to _______ women as priests.
III. The items are listed in _______ of importance.
(a) order
(b) ordain
Question 7
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. The children laughed with _______ at the clown's antics.
II. A deafening _______ went up from the crowd.
III. I tried to _______ her up, but failed miserably.
(a) glee
(b) cheer
Question 8
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. The _______ of property has slumped.
II. They debased the _______ of the dollar.
III. She always travels first-class regardless of _______.
(a) expense
(b) value
Question 9
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. The paper was beginning to _______ off the walls.
II. We were recruited to help _______ the vegetables.
III. It will be necessary to _______ this budget down considerably.
(a) peel
(b) pare
Question 10
Direction:In the following question, three sentences labelled (I), (II) and (III) have been given, followed by two words. Each sentence carries a blank which may or may not be filled by the given words. From the given options, choose the combination which represents the appropriate pair of sentence and word.
I. We'll need a _______ that will cut through metal.
II. You'd better _______ it up in the dictionary.
III. She _______ to the comforts of her guests personally.