In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

This practice was brought ............. to prevent certain abuses.

• about

• in

• down

• off

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

This package was supposed .............. yesterday.

• to have been delivered

• to deliver

• to be delivering

• not to be delivered

In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Her true feelings manifested themselves in her sarcastic remarks, only then was her .......... revealed.

• sweetness

• bitterness

• sarcasm

• charm

In the following question, sentence 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.

He was .............. about whether to do it or not.

• ambiguous

• ambivalent

• ambidextrous

• uncertain

In the following question, sentence 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.

His conduct is bad and his honesty is not .............suspicion.

• above

• beyond

• under

• in

In the following question, sentence 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 minister ............ on the petition before it was taken up for discussion.

• could sign

• signed

• had signed

• must sign

In the following question, sentence 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 foolish crows ................... to sing.

• crow

• jump

• tried

• try

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In the following question, sentence 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.

Truculent in defending their individuals rights of sovereignty under the articles of confederation. The newly formed states ...................constantly.

• apologized

• digressed

• conferred

• squabbled

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.

Would you mind ...................the suitcase, Sir?

• open

• opening

• to open

• opened

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.

When she parted ................. her parents, her eyes were full of tears.

• from

• away

• off

• with