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Verbal Ability (Fill in the blank)

Description: Verbal Ability Preparation and Practice Test for English, Bank PO, UPSC, LAW and Fashion Designing Courses
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Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

_____ you please help me with this?

  1. Should

  2. Would

  3. Can

  4. Might

  5. Shall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a request, and in such cases we use 'would/could'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

If you ______ see him, give him my regards.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. could

  4. might

  5. shall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is a conditional sentence. Here the occurence of the latter action depends on the former. We use modal 'should' in such cases.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

_____ you show me the way to the station?

  1. Should

  2. Would

  3. Can

  4. Might

  5. Shall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a request, and in such cases we use 'would/could'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

I was afraid that if I asked him again, he ______ refuse.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. could

  4. might

  5. shall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Might' is used to show possibility of the past.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

______ you like another cup of tea?

  1. Should

  2. Would

  3. Could

  4. Might

  5. Shall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When we offer something to someone, we use modal 'would'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

He said, I ________ use his telephone at any time.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. did

  4. might

  5. shall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence implies that the phone can be used in case a need occurs. In such cases we use either modal 'may' or 'might'. But in cases of past we use 'might' only.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

_________ I carry the box into the house for you?

  1. Should

  2. Would

  3. Could

  4. Might

  5. Shall


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Whenever we offer 'help' we use 'shall' with the first person.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

They live ______ the same roof.

  1. under

  2. since

  3. without

  4. from

  5. with


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phrasal usage. 'Under the same roof' means in the same room or house.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

I wish he _____ not play his wireless so loudly.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. could

  4. might

  5. shall


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wish takes modal 'would' with itself.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

He _____ come, but I should be surprised.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. could

  4. might

  5. shall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Word 'surprise' reveals a sort of possibility, rather than certainity. And for possibilities we use modal 'may' or 'might'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

I have not seen him ________ Wednesday last.

  1. under

  2. since

  3. without

  4. from

  5. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To refer to a specific point of time of past, we use preposition 'since'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

It cannot be done ________ offence.

  1. under

  2. since

  3. without

  4. from

  5. with


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

None other than option 3 fits the blank suitably.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

_______ the shower was over, the sun shone out again.

  1. Although

  2. After

  3. Because

  4. Before

  5. Except


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is a sequential sentence where two actions happen one 'after' the other. Hence, option 2.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

He has not yet recovered _____ illness.

  1. under

  2. since

  3. without

  4. from

  5. with


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Recovered from' means to recuperate from a disease.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

Oh God!! Keep me away _____ sin.

  1. under

  2. since

  3. without

  4. from

  5. with


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Word 'away' is always followed by preposition 'from'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

I shall do it _____ pleasure.

  1. under

  2. since

  3. without

  4. from

  5. with


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

We do a work 'with' some emotions involved in it.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

Answer the first question _____ you proceed further.

  1. although

  2. after

  3. because

  4. before

  5. except


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is a sequential sentence where to go to the next step, we need to accomplish the other. Option 4 is the right answer.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

A book is a book ______ there is nothing in.

  1. although

  2. after

  3. because

  4. before

  5. except


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence says that 'a book is a book in spite of the fact that there is no substance in it'. Hence, option 1.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

He ran away _____ he was afraid.

  1. although

  2. after

  3. because

  4. before

  5. except


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is an explanatory sentence where the reason/cause of something is mentioned. Option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Find out the wrongly spelt word. If all are correct, select (5) as your answer.

  1. Reverance

  2. Heavenly

  3. Else where

  4. Celebrate

  5. All are correct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Reverence'. It means a feeling or attitude of deep respect, love and awe, as for something sacred; veneration.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

_________ if you repent, you shall all likewise perish.

  1. Although

  2. After

  3. Because

  4. Before

  5. Except


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This means 'unless you repent...

Directions: Find out the wrongly spelt word. If all are correct, select (5) as your answer.

  1. Admirable

  2. Mingle

  3. Instinctively

  4. Accomplishment

  5. All are correct


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All the options are correctly written.

Directions: Find out the wrongly spelt word. If all are correct, select (5) as your answer.

  1. Opportunity

  2. Lethargy

  3. Procrastination

  4. Berevement

  5. All are correct


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Bereavement' means to deprive or rob; dispossess.

Directions: Find out the wrongly spelt word. If all are correct, select (5) as your answer.

  1. Discouraged

  2. Proceeding

  3. Disastrus

  4. Innocent

  5. All are correct


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Disastrous' means 'of the nature of a disaster'; causing great harm, damage, etc.; calamitous

Directions: Find out the wrongly spelt word. If all are correct, select (5) as your answer.

  1. Friendship

  2. Soldier

  3. Grandeur

  4. Familier

  5. All are correct


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Familiarmeasn having an intimate knowledge of; closely acquainted (with).

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