In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was ________ on.

• happening

• being

• getting

• going

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

I saw her when she was standing ________ the side of the old statue.

• by

• at

• in

• beyond

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

True friends never ________ their loved ones in adversity.

• abuse

• criticize

• before

• desert

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

He looks as if he ________ weary.

• is

• was

• would be

• were

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

You are lucky ________ in the 20^th century.

• by being born

• to have been born

• for being born

• to have born

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

Years ________ since I saw her last.

• have passed

• had passed

• had been passing

• have been passing

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

Could you lend me some money? I am very ________ of cash at the moment.

• down

• low

• short

• scarce

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

My house is insured ________ theft and fire.

• for

• against

• in

• towards

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

The result of the prolonged discussion was ________.

• disappointment

• disappointing

• disappointed

• to disappoint

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative.

Sita is true to ________.

• word

• her words

• the words

• words