Fill in Blanks (Vocabulary) — Set 1
Questions 1–10 of 140
The _____ of the meeting will be discussed by the committee.
Correct Answer: A. agenda
Agenda refers to a list of things to be discussed at a meeting. The context clearly indicates we need a word meaning the planned items for a meeting. Design and manual are unrelated, and schedule is too specific.
His _____ behavior towards his colleagues earned him respect.
Correct Answer: A. courteous
Courteous means polite and respectful. The statement that this behavior earned him respect confirms that we need a positive quality. Rude, selfish, and hostile are all negative traits.
The _____ of the ancient artifact was a significant archaeological discovery.
Correct Answer: A. excavation
Excavation means digging up or uncovering something buried. In the context of an ancient artifact and archaeological discovery, excavation is the appropriate term. The others don't fit the archaeological context.
The _____ of the speech made it difficult to follow.
Correct Answer: C. ambiguity
Ambiguity means the quality of being unclear or open to multiple interpretations. The statement that it made the speech difficult to follow indicates we need a negative quality. Clarity and eloquence are positive, brevity is neutral.
Her _____ performance in the examination was praised by all teachers.
Correct Answer: B. outstanding
Outstanding means exceptionally good or remarkable. The context shows the performance was praised, which indicates we need a positive descriptor. Mediocre, poor, and average all suggest below-average work.
The government's _____ policies have led to significant economic growth.
Correct Answer: A. progressive
Progressive means forward-thinking or reformist. The result of economic growth indicates that the policies moved society forward. Conservative might also make sense, but progressive better captures the dynamic change implied.
The _____ of the defendant in court proved his innocence.
Correct Answer: A. testimony
Testimony means formal evidence given by a witness in court. The context indicates that this proved innocence, which requires spoken or documented evidence. Appearance, absence, and silence don't carry this legal meaning.
The _____ nature of the problem required immediate attention.
Correct Answer: B. urgent
Urgent means requiring immediate action or attention. The statement that it required immediate attention confirms this. Trivial and simple suggest it wasn't important, and abstract doesn't suggest time-sensitivity.
His _____ response to the criticism showed his emotional maturity.
Correct Answer: C. measured
Measured means calm and deliberate, carefully considered. The connection to emotional maturity indicates controlled behavior. Volatile, defensive, and emotional all suggest reactivity rather than thoughtfulness.
The _____ of the climate change issue demands global cooperation.
Correct Answer: B. gravity
Gravity means seriousness or importance. The demand for global cooperation indicates that the issue is serious and important. Simplicity, obscurity, and irrelevance don't convey the seriousness required for such cooperation.