DIRECTION (1 – 5) : In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence there are five pairs of words denoted by letters a,b,c,d, and e. 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.
1. He objected to the proposal because it was founded on a______principle and also was_______at time. (3)
- 1. Faulty, desirable
- 2. Imperative, reasonable
- 3. Wrong, inconvenient
- 4. Sound, acceptable
- 5. Uncomforting, deplorable
2. The criterion for______a player should be his recent performance; but unfortunately, the journalists are________to be carried away by earlier successes. (2)
- 1. Condemning, satisfying
- 2. Judging, prone
- 3. Revealing, reluctant
- 4. Eager, acclaiming
- 5. Criticizing, clean
3. For the last half century he_____himself to public affairs______taking a holiday. (3)
- 1. By, committed
- 2. After, offered
- 3. Devoted, without
- 4. Scarified, after
- 5. Prepared, before
4. You will see sign’s of_______everywhere, which speak well for the______of these people. (4)
- 1. Decoration, senses
- 2. Clear, debris
- 3. Beauty, careful
- 4. Industry, prosperity
- 5. Repairs, extravaganza
5. The police arrested Ramesh on a______of theft but for lack of evidence______him. (5)
- 1. Crime, imprisoned
- 2. Punished, complaint
- 3. Left, condition
- 4. Tip, absconding
- 5. Charge, released
