Fill in Blanks (Grammar) — Set 11
Questions 101–110 of 140
The _______ of _______ cannot be denied.
Correct Answer: A. importance, education
This premium question tests noun formation and word choice. 'Importance' is the abstract noun form, and 'education' as a noun completes the grammatically correct phrase about denying significance. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Despite _______ difficulties, she _______ persevere.
Correct Answer: A. numerous, managed to
'Numerous' (meaning many) correctly describes difficulties, and 'managed to' is the appropriate phrasal verb structure for accomplished effort. This combination creates the most natural and grammatically sound sentence. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The _______ analysis revealed that the _______ was flawed.
Correct Answer: A. thorough, methodology
'Thorough' (adjective) correctly modifies 'analysis', and 'methodology' is the proper noun for the system of methods. The adjective-noun pairing is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The _______ between theory and _______ is often misunderstood.
Correct Answer: B. distinction, practice
'Distinction' (noun) is correct for showing a difference, and 'practice' as a noun completes the parallel structure. The sentence requires two nouns in a balanced comparison. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
Her _______ performance left the audience _______ speechless.
Correct Answer: C. extraordinary, absolutely (variant)
'Extraordinary' (adjective) modifies 'performance', and 'absolutely' (adverb) modifies 'speechless'. Both word forms match their grammatical functions in this premium sentence. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The _______ of the _______ has been questioned repeatedly.
Correct Answer: A. validity, conclusion
'Validity' (noun) works as the main subject, and 'conclusion' (noun) completes the prepositional phrase. Both words are nouns, creating the grammatically correct structure for this question. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
She _______ that the situation required _______ action.
Correct Answer: A. believed, immediate
'Believed' is the past tense verb agreeing with 'she', and 'immediate' (adjective) modifies 'action'. The sentence structure requires a past verb and an adjective for correct grammar. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
His _______ approach to _______ earned him respect.
Correct Answer: A. innovative, problem-solving
'Innovative' (adjective) modifies 'approach', and 'problem-solving' (noun/gerund) completes the prepositional phrase. This creates a grammatically sound and contextually appropriate sentence. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The _______ was _______ due to unforeseen circumstances.
Correct Answer: C. outcome, cancellation
'Outcome' is the subject noun, and 'cancellation' completes the predicate nominative after 'was'. This structure requires two nouns, making the sentence grammatically complete and meaningful. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.
The _______ suggested that _______ intervention might be necessary.
Correct Answer: A. data, professional
'Data' is treated as a mass noun and takes singular agreement in modern usage. 'Professional' (adjective) correctly modifies 'intervention'. Both choices create grammatical correctness.