English Quiz

Directions (Q. 1-5): In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five pair of words denoted by numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q1. He objected to the proposal because it was founded on a ________ principle and also was ________ at times.
1) faulty — desirable 
2) imperative — reasonable 
3) wrong — inconvenient
4) sound — acceptable 
5) conforming — deplorable

Q2. The criterion for ________ a player should be based on his recent performance; but unfortunately, the journalists are ________ to be carried away by earlier successes.
1) condemning — satisfying 
2) judging — prone 
3) revealing — reluctant
4) eager — acclaiming 
5) criticising — clean

Q3. For the last half century he ________ himself to public affairs ________ taking a holiday.
1) by — committed 
2) after — offered 
3) devoted — without
4) sacrificed — after 
5) prepared — before

Q4. You will see signs of ________ everywhere, which speak well for the ________ of these people.
1) decoration — senses 
2) clear — debris 
3) beauty — careful
4) industry — prosperity 
5) repairs — extravaganza

Q5. The police arrested Ramesh on a ________ of theft but for lack of evidence ________ him.
1) crime — imprisoned 
2) punished — complaint 
3) left — condition
4) tip — absconding 
5) charge — released

Answers:

Q1 – 3
Q2 – 2
Q3 – 3
Q4 – 4
Q5 – 5