Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in the blank making the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in the blank making the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.
- The art exhibition showcased a(n) _________________ array of modern sculptures, each piece more avant-garde than the last.
(a) pedestrian
(b) eclectic
(c) redundant
(d) monotonous
(e) hackneyed
2. After weeks of drought, the _________________ fields were in desperate need of rain.
(a) inundated
(b) parched
(c) saturated
(d) drenched
(e) submerged
3. Despite its age, the antique watch functioned perfectly, a testament to its _________________ craftsmanship.
(a) fleeting
(b) ephemeral
(c) impeccable
(d) inept
(e) fallacious
4. The company’s _________________ profits this quarter took everyone by surprise, given the recent economic downturn.
(a) staggering
(b) trivial
(c) modest
(d) meager
(e) scanty
5. The author’s _________________ use of metaphor added layers of meaning to the simple story.
(a) judicious
(b) frivolous
(c) negligent
(d) capricious
(e) remiss
6. The city’s skyline was _________________ with towering skyscrapers that gleamed in the sunlight.
(a) cluttered
(b) adorned
(c) stripped
(d) vacated
(e) deserted
7. After years of neglect, the garden had turned into a _________________ wilderness.
(a) manicured
(b) verdant
(c) desolate
(d) pristine
(e) lush
8. His _________________ wit made him a favorite at parties, always having a quick joke or clever comment at the ready.
(a) rapacious
(b) rapid
(c) rapturous
(d) rapier
(e) rambunctious
9. The meeting ended in a _________________, with no clear resolution or consensus reached.
(a) stalemate
(b) resurgence
(c) crescendo
(d) prologue
(e) commemoration
10. The veteran detective had a(n) _________________ ability to discern the truth, often relying on subtle cues and instincts.
(a) uncanny
(b) redundant
(c) flippant
(d) cursory
(e) placid
ANSWERS AND SOLUTION
1.Solution: The correct answer is (b) eclectic. An “eclectic” array means a diverse mix or variety. The sentence describes the art pieces as varied and avant-garde, contrasting with the other options that imply similarity or ordinariness.
2.Solution: The correct answer is (b) parched.
– parched means extremely dry, especially due to the effects of the sun or lack of water, fitting the context of drought.
– inundated means overwhelmed, especially with a large amount of something, often water.
– saturated means thoroughly soaked or filled to capacity.
– drenched means wet through and through; thoroughly wet.
– submerged means under the surface of water or another liquid.
3.Solution: The correct answer is (c) impeccable.
– impeccable means flawless or perfect.
– fleeting and ephemeral both mean short-lived or transient, which doesn’t match the context.
– inept means having or showing no skill; clumsy.
– fallacious means based on a mistaken belief.
4.Solution: The correct answer is (a) staggering.
– staggering means very shocking or surprising.
– trivial, meager, and scanty all imply a small or insufficient amount.
– modest implies a moderate amount, without boasting.
5. Solution: The correct answer is (a) judicious.
– judicious means having, showing, or done with good judgment.
– frivolous means not having serious value or purpose.
– negligent and remiss both imply a failure to give proper care or attention.
– capricious means unpredictable or whimsical.
6.Solution: The correct answer is (b) adorned.
– adorned means made more beautiful or attractive.
– cluttered implies a messy or disordered arrangement.
– stripped means having had all coverings or attachments removed.
– vacated and deserted both imply a state of emptiness or being uninhabited.
7.Solution: The correct answer is (b) verdant.
– verdant means green with grass or other rich vegetation, suggesting a wild growth.
– manicured and pristine both suggest careful maintenance or cleanliness.
– desolate suggests a barren or empty landscape.
– lush also suggests rich vegetation, but it implies a more positive connotation than what’s intended in the context.
8.Solution: The correct answer is (d) rapier.
– rapier in this context refers to “rapier wit,” a phrase that means very quick and sharp wit.
– rapacious means aggressively greedy or predatory.
– rapid means happening quickly, but doesn’t fit the context as well as “rapier.”
– rapturous means characterized by intense pleasure or joy.
– rambunctious means uncontrollably exuberant or boisterous.
9.Solution: The correct answer is (a) stalemate.
– stalemate means a situation in which no progress is possible, especially when opposing parties are equally matched.
– resurgence means a revival after a period of little activity.
– crescendo refers to the loudest point in a piece of music or an increase in intensity.
– prologue is an introduction to a story or event.
– commemoration is the act of remembering or honoring an event or person.
10.Solution: The correct answer is (a) uncanny.
– uncanny means strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
– redundant means not needed or superfluous.
– flippant means not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
– cursory means hasty and not thorough or detailed.
– placid means calm and peaceful, not easily upset.