English Fill Ups Set 21
We are here with English fill in the blank questions which have become very important with change in pattern of competitive exams. Fill up questions are being regularly asked in all competitive examinations.
Directions (1-5): Four sentences are given with a blank in each. Five words are also given. The blank in each sentence can be filled by one or more of the four words given. Similarly, each word given in the choices can go into any number of sentences. Identify the number of sentences each word can go into and mark as your answer the maximum number of sentences any word can go into.
Q1.
A.A considerable/significant ______ of the city was flooded.
B.A _________ of the donations will be given to the orphanage.
C.She was _________ with sorrow throughout her life.
(a) combination
(b) half
(c) portion
(d) capital
(e) quality
Q2.
A. Many young people are still shedding the _________ of our parents.
B. A negative attitude about another race is an example of _________.
C. When tobacco was first used, people were largely _________ of the harmful side effects of it.
(a) motivated
(b) ignorance
(c) tears
(d) happiness
(e) enthusiastic
Q3.
A. Don’t believe everything she tells you. She’s prone to _________.
B. The stories he told about his military service were just _________.
C. The light bulb was one of the most important _________ of the 19th century.
(a) inventions
(b) discovery
(c) layman
(d) lie
(e) mimic
Q4.
A. All of these elements _________ to make a wonderfully entertaining movie.
B. This method of payment _________ the advantages of cash with the convenience of a check.
C. The groups have _________ forces to lobby for reform.
(a) exclusive
(b) several
(c) combined
(d) try
(e) develop
Q5.
A. His attention to detail shows in the _________ of his work.
B. The store sells _________ furniture at reasonable prices.
C. Counselors are urging that working parents try to spend more _________ time with their children.
(a) depth
(b) makes
(c) quality
(d) sells
(e) accurate
Answers:
1) C 2) B 3) A 4) C 5) C
