In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the given question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

During a period of protracted illness, the sick can become infirm,............. both the strength to work and many of the specific skills that was once possessed.

• regaining

• denying

• pursuing

• losing

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

She heard the .............. of the hinges.

• rattling

• rustling

• crashing

• creaking

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

A .................. of chilly cold weather is expected in the next few months.

• phase

• spell

• length

• span

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

She had an........... of the ear.

• infection

• ulceration

• injury

• infections

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Ask him ............. he is ready or not.

• whether

• weather

• wither

• weeder

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank 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 sound effects ............... by the recording director.

• are provided

• being provide

• been provided

• provided

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the given question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

The members of the religious sect ostracized the ................... who had abandoned their faith.

• coward

• litigant

• recreant

• suppliant

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the given question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

He went ................. to oblige his superior.

• on his way

• out of his way

• in his way

• with his way

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank 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 Teacher's Association will .................. the regulations.

• adept

• adapt

• adopt

• adapted

In the following question, a sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

She is so ............... that she always believes my fairy tales.

• credible

• vociferous

• credulous

• innocent