Fill in Blanks (Vocabulary) — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 140
The manager _____ the report and _____ it for errors before submission.
Correct Answer: A. checked, revised
The correct answer is 'checked, revised'. This sentence shows a logical sequence of actions. A manager would first check a report and then revise it if errors are found. The other options don't represent professional actions or logical sequences.
The weather was _____ in the morning and _____ in the afternoon.
Correct Answer: A. sunny, rainy
This describes a natural weather pattern where conditions change during the day. Starting sunny and turning rainy is a common weather progression. The other options either reverse the logical order or don't create a meaningful contrast.
The employee's _____ performance and _____ attitude made him a valued team member.
Correct Answer: A. excellent, positive
Both blanks must be filled with qualities that would make someone valued. Excellent performance and positive attitude work together. The other options contain negative or neutral qualities that wouldn't make someone valued.
She was _____ by the surprise party and felt _____ to be surrounded by friends.
Correct Answer: A. thrilled, grateful
A surprise party would create positive emotions. Being thrilled and grateful are appropriate responses. The negative or neutral options don't match the context of a positive celebration.
The book was _____ written but the plot was _____.
Correct Answer: B. well, boring
This sentence shows contrast between two qualities. A well-written but boring book shows the author's skill doesn't guarantee reader engagement. Other options either lack contrast or don't create meaningful distinctions.
The teacher _____ the lesson clearly and the students _____ attentively.
Correct Answer: A. explained, listened
The correct answer is 'explained, listened'. Effective teaching requires clear explanation and attentive listening. This creates a natural cause-and-effect relationship. The other options represent poor teaching and learning scenarios.
His _____ remarks were intended to _____ but succeeded only in offending.
Correct Answer: A. humorous, amuse
This shows intention versus outcome. Humorous remarks are meant to amuse but failed. Sarcastic doesn't fit 'amuse,' and the grammar doesn't work with the other options.
The _____ conditions _____ the crops and caused widespread famine.
Correct Answer: A. harsh, destroyed
Harsh conditions logically destroy crops and cause famine. This creates a coherent cause-and-effect chain. The other options have inappropriate combinations or reverse the logical relationship.
The _____ evidence was _____ and therefore inadmissible in court.
Correct Answer: A. circumstantial, insufficient
Circumstantial evidence is often insufficient on its own. This explains why it would be inadmissible. Concrete, clear, and obvious evidence would be admissible, not inadmissible.
The _____ athlete trained _____ for the championship competition.
Correct Answer: A. dedicated, hard
A dedicated athlete trains hard for competitions. These concepts align naturally. The other options show contradiction or illogical pairings.