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Gap Fills

Description: A test on concept of knowledge about comparison and contrast spelling test relating to geographical terms Concept adapted from various books for CAT Preparation, MBA Entrance Exam, IELTS Exam
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Complete the given sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options.

Many Indian political parties have such similar manifestos that they are difficult to ______.

  1. set aside

  2. say apart

  3. speak apart

  4. tell apart


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Tell apart' is a phrase that means 'to distinguish'.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. There is a ______ between being interested in politics and joining a political party.

  1. distinction

  2. distinctive

  3. distinguish

  4. contrast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Distinction means 'difference'.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. Many people cannot ______ between lemon juice and lime juice.

  1. differ

  2. contrast

  3. differentiate

  4. discriminate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 If two things are the same, and you want them different, you would say ' I want to differentiate them'; not 'I want to differ them'. Discriminate is used with people.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options.

The two machines ______ considerably. One has an electric motor, the other runs on oil.

  1. differ

  2. differentiate

  3. differential

  4. distinguished


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Differ' is the verb used to know if something is different from the others. We can use it instead of ' are different'.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. Can you tell the ______ between a good boss and a bad one?

  1. difference

  2. differentiate

  3. contrast

  4. discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Difference' as a noun is used in this case. It refers to what makes a good boss different from a bad boss. Discrimination is the noun of 'discrimnate' which means to express biasness towards people on the basis of their color or gender.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. Children must be taught to ______ between right and wrong.

  1. differ

  2. contrast

  3. distinguish

  4. distinction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 We can use 'distinguish' or 'differentiate' here. Both are used as verbs.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options.

The ____ in weather between the north and the centre of India is very noticeable.

  1. comparison

  2. contrasting

  3. compare

  4. contrast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Contrast is used to describe two unlike things, in this case the weather of the North and South is very unlike to each other.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options.

Asia covers a huge area. _____, Europe is very small.

  1. By ways of comparing

  2. By way of contrast

  3. By similar means

  4. By the way


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'By way of contrast' is used when we are comparing unlike things. 

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. The management must not ______ between male and female applicants.

  1. differ

  2. contrast

  3. biased

  4. discriminate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Discriminate means to differentiate people based on their race or gender.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. Her political opinions are _____ to mine.

  1. identical

  2. exactly

  3. same

  4. match


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 We say 'identical to mine' or 'same as mine'.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

The ______ damaged properties all along the coast.

  1. hurricane

  2. hurriccane

  3. huricaine

  4. hurrycan


Correct Option: A

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. There seems to be a large ______ between the number of people employed in tertiary sector, and those employed in the primary sector.

  1. discrepancy

  2. discretion

  3. discriminate

  4. exception


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Here, the sentence implies that there is a large 'difference' between the number of people employed in the two sectors. The word closest to 'difference' is 'discrepancy'.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from the given options. My friends and I enjoy doing many of the same things in school. In that respect, we have a lot _______.

  1. in similar

  2. in particular

  3. synchronized

  4. in common


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 ' A lot in common' is the correct phrase.

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

Thousands of buildings were flattened in the Latur _______ of 2001.

  1. earthquack

  2. earthquake

  3. earthquaik

  4. earthquaike


Correct Option: B

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

The ______ has been dormant for years, but last month it showed signs of new life.

  1. volcano

  2. vulcano

  3. volcanoe

  4. volcaino


Correct Option: A

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

The raging _____ were caused by heavy rains which lasted all night long.

  1. floodes

  2. floods

  3. flouds

  4. fluods


Correct Option: B

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

There has been a major _____ on the Noida Toll Bridge.

  1. acident

  2. accident

  3. acciddent

  4. axcident


Correct Option: B

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

_______ is widespread in parts of Africa, with millions suffering from malnutrition.

  1. Famine

  2. Fammine

  3. Faminne

  4. Femine


Correct Option: A

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

Several ______ were heard during the night as the Russian army walked into the city of Berlin.

  1. explossions

  2. explosiones

  3. exploision

  4. explosions


Correct Option: D

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

_______ rain has brought serious problem of floodings with itself.

  1. Toraintial

  2. Torential

  3. Torrantial

  4. Torrential


Correct Option: D

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

The storm caused widespread __________________ along the coast.

  1. devastatione

  2. devestation

  3. devastetion

  4. devastation


Correct Option: D

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

Relief workers are bringing food to ______ stricken areas.

  1. draught

  2. draut

  3. drouhgt

  4. drought


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

The new model of this car is very ______ to the old one.

  1. same

  2. similar

  3. common

  4. parallel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Similar to' is used between two nouns, which are being compared. 

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

A ______ struck the West Bengal coast with tremendous force.

  1. tornadoe

  2. tornado

  3. tornaddo

  4. tournaido


Correct Option: B

Directions: Complete sentence with the correct word or expression from choice (1), (2), (3) and (4). In each case, three of the options are incorrectly spelt.

The _______ caused immense damage in the regions along the coast.

  1. taifun

  2. typhone

  3. typhoun

  4. typhoon


Correct Option: D
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