English Questions: Fill in the Blanks 82

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. The sights were _________________ of my childhood.
   b. Her expression was wistful and ________________.
   c. Her robes were vaguely _________________ of military dress.
   oblivious
   reminiscent
   prospective
   unscented
   All are Correct
   Option B
   a. tending to remind one of something.
   b. absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories.
   c. suggesting something by resemblance.

    

2. a. There was a _______________ in the end of the arrow for the bowstring.
   b. She __________________ her belt tighter.
   c. He _________________ up fifteen years’ service with the company.
   flush
   bulge
   notch
   engage
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. an indentation or incision on an edge or surface.
   b. secure or insert by means of notches.
   c. score or achieve (something).

    

3. a. Your order can be __________________ to you in three days.
   b. He worked as a ________________ on a package holiday to Majorca.
   c. A _____________________ disguised as a commercial traveller.
   courier
   receptor
   taker
   heir
   All are Correct
   Option A
   a. send (goods or documents) by courier.
   b. a person employed to guide and assist a group of tourists.
   c. a messenger for an underground or espionage organization.

    

4. a. The surface of the door began to ________________ .
   b. The child is a disgusting little _________________ .
   c. His heels were covered in ________________ .
   advertize
   flatten
   blister
   overdraw
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. form blisters on the skin or other surface.
   b. an annoying person.
   c. a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

    

5. a. Some people record the programme and ________________ it later on their VCR.
   b. The public can _______________ the famous hall with its unique staircase.
   c. The end of the tunnel came into ________________ .
   idea
   reality
   intuition
   view
   All are Correct
   Option D
   a. watch (something) on television.
   b. look at or inspect.
   c. the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

    

6. a. Her hair was a ___________________ of untamed curls.
   b. I took a ____________________ in the nettles.
   c. Police and dogs __________________ from the vehicle.
   advance
   ameliorate
   tumble
   overture
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. an untidy or confused arrangement or state.
   b. a sudden or headlong fall.
   c. move or rush in a headlong or uncontrolled way.

    

7. a. These claims have not been convincingly _________________.
   b. His voice challenging his audience to rise and _________________ him.
   c. A spokesman totally ________________ the allegation of bias.
   support
   certify
   refute
   ratify
   All are Correct
   Option C
   a. prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
   b. prove that (someone) is wrong.
   c. deny or contradict (a statement or accusation).

    

8. a. His face was _________________ with dirt.
   b. Her lipstick was _________________ .
   c. Someone was trying to _______________ her by faking letters.
   cajole
   venerate
   erase
   smear
   All are Correct
   Option D
   a. coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance.
   b. messily blur the outline of (something such as writing or paint); smudge.
   c. damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusations; slander.

    

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

    

10. 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.
    friction
    abrasion
    attrition
    detrition
    All are Correct
    Option E
    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.