Fill in the Blanks || Verbal Ability || CAT 2021 || 27 May for CAT & MBA Exams

Question 1

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

The accused person should always be presumed ________ until proved _________.

Question 2

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

At temperatures below 0° C, it is pretty _______, however, at the ordinary temperature it is so ________ that it can be kneaded between the fingers and cut with a blunt knife.

Question 3

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

While there was much to _______ in the show, there was also, alas, much to ________.

Question 4

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Kevin would rather spend time with Bob, his ________ friend, than his ________ friend, Victor.

Question 5

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

The play comes over as both an _______ social comedy and a _______ farce.

Question 6

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

In the expression of energies, there is an alternating current between _______ and _______.

Question 7

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

He tried to _______ his distress, but the tremor in his voice could _______ his torment.

Question 8

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Lord Palmerston had no personal grudge against Russia, but he was convinced that the first duty of England was to _________ Turkey and to ________ Russia.

Question 9

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

The majority _______ that a complaint which is not supported by evidence would be ________ by the police.

Question 10

Direction: The following question carries a statement with two blanks. From the given options, choose the best synonym and antonym combination that can fit in the blanks respectively, to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Most toddlers like to have fun, and even the most _______ chores can be made ________ and fun if they are made into games.