English Questions: Fill in the Blanks 78

Direction (1-10): In each of the following questions three statements with a blank in each are given. You have to choose a word from the given option that can fill all the blanks. Mark that option as your answer.

1. a. She ____________ about her many conquests.
   b. The museum _____________ a breathtaking collection of glassware.
   c. I said I would win and it wasn’t an idle ______________.
   flagrant
   boasted
   concealed
   shamed
   All are Correct
   Option B
   a. talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.
   b. (of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride).
   c. an act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction.

    

2. a. Seven members of a patrol were killed in an ________________.
   b. They were _______________ and taken prisoner by the enemy.
   c. Tory representatives were ______________ by camera crews.
   ambush
   dare
   cessation
   defend
   All are Correct
   Option A
   a. a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
   b. make a surprise attack on (someone) from a concealed position.
   c. confront (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly with unwelcome questions.

    

3. a. Sanjay was ______________ his wares.
   b. She was _______________ as a potential Prime Minister.
   c. He made his fortune _____________ tickets.
   conceal
   belittle
   tout
   chide
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. attempt to sell (something), typically by a direct or persistent approach.
   b. attempt to persuade people of the merits of.
   c. sell (a ticket) for an event at a price higher than the official one.

    

4. a. An appropriate use for a ______________ church.
   b. Eight permanent staff were made _______________.
   c. Our peculiar affection for _______________ phrases.
   concise
   redundant
   meager
   sparse
   All are Correct
   Option B
   a. not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
   b. no longer in employment because there is no more work available.
   c. (of words or data) able to be omitted without loss of meaning or function.

    

5. a. She began to _____________ over the various possibilities.
   b. A glass of _______________ wine.
   c. The _____________ of Kintyre.
   rush
   forget
   resolve
   mull
   All are Correct
   Option D
   a. think about (something) deeply and at length.
   b. warm (an alcoholic drink, especially wine or beer) and add sugar and spices to it.
   c. a promontory.

    

6. a. The council is trying to wear down the opposition by _____________________.
   b. The company said that it will reduce its worldwide employment by about 10% through ____________________.
   c. The skull shows _____________________ of the edges of the teeth.
   intensify
   accretion
   attrition
   fortify
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
   b. the gradual reduction of a workforce by employees leaving and not being replaced rather than by redundancy.
   c. wearing away by friction; abrasion.

    

7. a. Passers-by _________________ with the man after the knife attack.
   b. He ___________________ the young man around the throat.
   c. Other towns are still ___________________ with the problem.
   grappled
   agreed
   differed
   prospective
   All are Correct
   Option A
   a. engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
   b. seize hold of (someone).
   c. struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

    

8. a. He was ___________________ about in the shallow offshore waters.
   b. She __________________ , not knowing quite what to say.
   c. Many firms are ___________________ .
   glide
   flourish
   flounder
   coast
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water.
   b. struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion.
   c. be in serious difficulty.

    

9. a. The beetle ______________ a caustic liquid.
   b. Sir Thomas ________________ goodwill.
   c. The building __________________ an air of tranquillity.
   attack
   exude
   brief
   cascade
   All are Correct
   Option B
   a. (with reference to moisture or a smell) discharge or be discharged slowly and steadily.
   b. (of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.
   c. (of a place) have a strong atmosphere of.

    

10. a. 17,000 men had been ________________ on Haldon Hill.
    b. The cavalrymen ___________________ beside the other regiments.
    c. Reporters _____________________ outside her house.
    demobilized
    dispersed
    mustered
    accrued
    All are Correct
    Option C
    a. assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.
    b. (of troops) gather for inspection or in preparation for battle.
    c. (of a group of people) gather together.