Directions (1-5): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space, followed by some choices of words given in options. Choose the correct word to be filled in the blanks given in the sentences making them grammatically and contextually meaningful. Word can be modified according to the tense of the sentence keeping the meaning of root word intact.
Q1.
I. During the hike, we decided to take a detour and __________ through the forest.
II. Whenever she gets excited, she tends to __________ on about her favorite books.
III. His mind tends to ____________ when he’s tired, leading to nonsensical conversations late at night.
(a)Ramble
(b)came
(c)wait
(d)venture
(e)intersect
Q2.
I. The college president was against any _______ with the students.
II. We need a _______ between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.
III. The buyer and seller are continuing _______ on the sale price and repairs to the house.
(a)trend
(b)increasing
(c)talk
(d)follower
(e)negotiation
Q3.
I.There was no hope of _______ the damage—she had to buy a new car.
II.He underwent surgery to _______ a torn ligament in his knee.
III.She _______ an old chest that was coming apart.
(a)find
(b)goal
(c)complete
(d)repair
(e)present
Q4.
I.She _______from other people as she grew older.
II.Students can _______ from a class anytime until the last week of the semester.
III.The prosecutor _______ her question to the witness.
(a)discussed
(b)withdraw
(c)differ
(d)request
(e)refer
Q5.
I.At least he had the good _______ to admit that he was wrong.
II.I saw a homeless person on the street and thought “there but for the _______ of God go I.
III. The governor fell from _______ after being accused of tax fraud.
(a)ladder
(b)content
(c)grace
(d)improve
(e)percent
Solutions:
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Rambled- to go from one subject to another without any clear purpose or direction, to walk or go from one place to another place without a specific goal, purpose, or direction, it is always followed by an adverb or preposition.
S2. Ans.(e)
Sol. Negotiation- a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement, an act of negotiating.
S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Repair- to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition, to correct or improve (something, such as a relationship or reputation)
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. withdraw- to take back (something that is spoken, offered, etc.), to stop participating in something
S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. Grace: A quality of elegance, refinement, or courteous goodwill, often exemplified by acts of kindness, forgiveness, or dignity.
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