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Gap Fills

Description: A test of every day words encountered in magazines and News Paper, for entrance Exams.
Number of Questions: 24
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Directions: Fill in the blank.

He has a ____________ for sweets.

  1. proclivity

  2. penchant

  3. fondness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the options mean 'having a strong liking'.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The Army Chief ____________ the jawans to be vigilant in these difficult times.

  1. advised

  2. exhorted

  3. insisted

  4. begged


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Exhort' (meaning strongly encourage (someone) to do something) fits best in the context.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Smoking is ___________ to health.

  1. injurious

  2. hazardous

  3. pernicious

  4. healthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Injurious is something causing harm; which best fits the context here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

'Quality Matters' sounds almost like a _________ in management lexicon.

  1. adage

  2. common term

  3. mundane

  4. platitude


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Platitude is the correct answer as it means a common remark which is used as if fresh or novel. Quality matters is a very common remark in management language, but every time it is presented as if it is a new idea.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

'I love you' sounds so ________, the girl said.

  1. mundane

  2. ordinary

  3. clichéd

  4. outdated


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Clichéd means something that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning. Other options do not fit.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Nandigram was a/an __________ violation of Human Rights.

  1. outright

  2. agreeable

  3. blatant

  4. subtle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We need a word to go with 'violation' here. Only 'blatant' fits best as it means something bad that is done openly and unashamedly.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

I took a _____________ and went for shopping instead of going home as I do every day.

  1. route

  2. break

  3. detour

  4. holiday


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Detour' means a deviation from a direct course of action; and it best fits here. 

Directions: Fill in the blank.

As a fight broke out between rival groups in the Parliament, a ________ ensued.

  1. pandemonium

  2. chaos

  3. confusion

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the given options mean 'a situation of panic or disorder'. Hence, option (4) is the correct answer. 

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The mall was built on the _________ that the locality was affluent.

  1. assumption

  2. presumption

  3. premise

  4. supposition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Premise means an assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory. Hence, it is the correct answer as the mall was built citing the locality to be affluent.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The tea was _________, so I asked the waiter to take it away.

  1. tepid

  2. hot

  3. good

  4. fresh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We need a word having negative connotation. Only 'tepid' fits best as it means 'just warm; lukewarm'.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

In malls, most people appear to be ____________.

  1. belligerent

  2. anxious

  3. ever ready

  4. hesitant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hesitant means 'reluctant', which fits best here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The passengers were in a __________ situation as the ship was rocking in the storm.

  1. difficult

  2. sticky

  3. precarious

  4. normal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Precarious means likely to fall or collapse. Hence, it is the correct answer. 

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The model was a ____________ beauty.

  1. clear

  2. pure

  3. unadulterated

  4. pristine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pristine means having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied. 

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Walmart is a US retail ____.

  1. conglomerate

  2. goliath

  3. behemoth

  4. gargantuan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Behemoth means a large and powerful organisation.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The teacher ___________ the student for being absent for ten days.

  1. upbraided

  2. rebuked

  3. castigated

  4. Any of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above words indicate a strong scolding. Hence, any of the above is the right answer here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The compensation was announced to _________ the victim's family.

  1. allay

  2. assuage

  3. compensate

  4. temperate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Assuage' means 'to satisfy or appease'. Hence, it fits best here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Under the _______ of AMFI, Indian MF industry seems to be prospering.

  1. protection

  2. tutelage

  3. support

  4. supervision


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Tutelage' means 'instruction; tuition'. Hence, it fits best here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The employee was severely ________________ by the boss for sexual harassment of a colleague.

  1. castigated

  2. angered

  3. pulled up

  4. thrashed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Castigate' means 'to punish or rebuke severely'. Hence, it fits best here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The second statement of the minister was __________.

  1. temperate

  2. moderate

  3. toned down

  4. harsh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Temperate' means 'showing moderation or self-restraint'. Hence, it fits best here. 

Directions: Fill in the blank.

It has not been __________ to nab the culprits as they left behind no proof.

  1. plausible

  2. possible

  3. amiable

  4. amicable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Possible means able to done or achieved. Other options do not make sense here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The model was ___________.

  1. swank

  2. svelte

  3. stylish

  4. generous


Correct Option: B

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The employee was __________ in spite of being castigated by his superior.

  1. blasé

  2. clamorous

  3. low

  4. blithe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Blithe' means happy and joyful. It best fits the sentence.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Rahul Gandhi visited the slain Dalits' home to __________ their fears.

  1. remove

  2. accede

  3. allay

  4. assent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Allay' means 'diminish or put at rest'. Hence, it fits best here.

Directions: Fill in the blank.

The model had ___________ arms.

  1. scrawny

  2. heavy

  3. graceful

  4. bulky


Correct Option: A
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