UPSC Aptitude Test - Fill in the Blanks
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
In the questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The chairman. as well as the members,___ to blame for this misfortune
- (a)
are
- (b)
were
- (c)
is
- (d)
has
Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
He went ____ the sea alone.
- (a)
in
- (b)
to
- (c)
into
- (d)
on
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
I asked him if I......borrow his car for a day.
- (a)
will
- (b)
could
- (c)
can
- (d)
should
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Three..........four make seven.
- (a)
with
- (b)
into
- (c)
in
- (d)
and
In the questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question.Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
There were two small rooms in the beach house,....served as a kitchen.
- (a)
the smaller of which
- (b)
the smallest of which
- (c)
the smaller of them
- (d)
smallest of that
In the question sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
They needn't worry, ............?
- (a)
isn't it
- (b)
doesn't it
- (c)
don't it
- (d)
need they
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
A garden knife is -------- used for right pruning.
- (a)
generally
- (b)
compulsorily
- (c)
systematically
- (d)
daily
In the question sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word.Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Gandhiji will _________ in histroy as one of the greatest men, that ever lived.
- (a)
go by
- (b)
go on
- (c)
go down
- (d)
go through
In the questions, sentence are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question, choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
When we got home last evening,we found that the guest.
- (a)
have arrived
- (b)
has arriving
- (c)
is arriving
- (d)
had arrived
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
He told me that he __________ the movie.
- (a)
is finished
- (b)
was finished
- (c)
had finished
- (d)
not finished
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Internet cafe owners fear that a police crackdown may cause ----------- damage to their business.
- (a)
irreparable
- (b)
eternal
- (c)
untold
- (d)
reparable
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The more he remonstrated ----------- the referee the worse the situation became.
- (a)
with
- (b)
for
- (c)
at
- (d)
to
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Tables are usually made ............... wood.
- (a)
from
- (b)
of
- (c)
with
- (d)
by
In the question sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
You have all come well prepared. I_________ you to pass this exam.
- (a)
wish
- (b)
except
- (c)
hope
- (d)
expect
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
The child was so spoiled by her indulgent parents that she became _________ when she did not receive all of their attention
- (a)
sullen
- (b)
elated
- (c)
discreet
- (d)
suspicious
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Mussoorie, the Queen of hills in India. offers many...............
- (a)
entertainments
- (b)
sights
- (c)
attractions
- (d)
tourists
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Parveen and Neelima could not enroll in the college ................. they had already managed to get a passing score in the official exam.
- (a)
therefore
- (b)
even though
- (c)
hence
- (d)
moreover
In the question sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Will those of you who have objections to this proposal...........put up your hands, please?
- (a)
discussed
- (b)
being discussed
- (c)
having discussed
- (d)
discussing
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
She --------- college late that day.
- (a)
was reaching
- (b)
reaching
- (c)
is reached
- (d)
reached
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The data of the function ------------ not been decided yet.
- (a)
have
- (b)
has
- (c)
was
- (d)
is
In the questions, sentence are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each questions, choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
In these days of inflation we all have to-----our belts.
- (a)
shorten
- (b)
strengthen
- (c)
tighten
- (d)
lesson
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
I am grateful............him.
- (a)
with
- (b)
in
- (c)
for
- (d)
to
In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Our rich culture inspires us to take __________ in our heritage
- (a)
prided
- (b)
proudly
- (c)
pride
- (d)
proud
In the question sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Security arrangements have been tightened up in all ______areas.
- (a)
sensible
- (b)
sensual
- (c)
sensitive
- (d)
sensational
In the questions, sentence are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each questions, choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
The ........... of the English language by a host of new words would ..........the old generation aghast.
- (a)
introduction; surprise
- (b)
invasion; leave
- (c)
entry ; shock
- (d)
attack; delight
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
With the changing times, most of the students have become business-like they are............and want to take only those courses which they find rewarding.
- (a)
idealistic
- (b)
pragmatic
- (c)
enthusiastic
- (d)
partial
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
France --------- a large part of its electricity from nuclear power.
- (a)
emits
- (b)
makes
- (c)
generates
- (d)
uses
In the question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
My cousin will arrive..............Sunday.
- (a)
in
- (b)
at
- (c)
the
- (d)
on
In the questions, Four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase printed in bold in the sentence.Choose the alternative with best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Russel peters really brought the house down with his spectacular performance at the club yesterday.
- (a)
passed a bill unanimously
- (b)
amused the audience greatly
- (c)
pulled down a
- (d)
defemed a family building
In the question sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s).Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The National Anthem is _________at every official funtions.
- (a)
uttered
- (b)
sung
- (c)
whispered
- (d)
chanted
1488790717.jpg)
