Fillers (English Quiz) for NIACL AO Prelims Exam- 28th January 2019 |

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English Quiz For NIACL AO Prelims

NIACL AO Exam is on its way and a lot of aspirants are heading towards new hopes with this upcoming opportunity. Thus, the English Language can be an impetus for their success by helping them save crucial time and score good points in lesser time and effort. So, instead of boiling the ocean, try building up a strong vocabulary, an effective knowledge of grammar, and efficient comprehension skills so as to be on the ball to face this particular section. Here is a quiz on English Language being provided by Adda247 to let you practice the best of latest pattern English Questions for upcoming NIACL AO 2018-19.

Directions (1-15): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Q1. The ---------------------------- plot details make me want to read the book.

cajole

engrave

could

tantalizing

mayor

Solution:

‘Tantalizing’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually. It means exciting one's senses or desires.

Q2. We prepared for almost every natural disaster that could occur, but the ------------------of a meteor was still unexpected.

arrival

reaching

head

locating

large

Solution:

‘Arrival’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q3. The politician --------------------his money had been used for charity, but his lies were quickly exposed by a clever reporter.

received

headed

claimed

load

held

Solution:

‘Claimed’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually. It means to state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

Q4. It did not take long for the truth of the broken vase to be exposed, as Jimmy’s lie about it being knocked over by the wind was ------------------------------.

ridicule

ridiculous

ready

loose

orphan

Solution:

‘Ridiculous’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q5. Sending the police inside will only make the hostage ---------------------- more volatile.

ending

benign

situation

destine

guidance

Solution:

‘Situation’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q6. It is ------------------------to overload a cable car, because putting more weight on it than intended could cause it to malfunction.

dangerous

gracious

calamity

tract

guard

Solution:

‘Dangerous’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q7. The label said to only use seven amps of electricity with my drill, so using ten would probably ------------------------it.

soften

couch

loose

overload

resistance

Solution:

‘Overload’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q8. The history teacher doesn’t think that the film delivered a realistic --------------------of the Revolutionary War since there were lots of untrue facts included.

rolling

lead

portrayal

deal

depict

Solution:

‘Portrayal’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually. It means a depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature.

Q9. My little brother was -----------------------because he got a C in his report card and he didn’t want to show it to our parents.

impressed

distressed

laughed

clogged

happiness

Solution:

‘Distressed’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually. It means suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Q10. Additional charges will be ---------------------- if you do not pay the bill on time.

subdue

deduce

added

reduce

subtract

Solution:

‘Added’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q11. Trying to mount the horse, the -------------------rider fell off several times before actually getting on.

nervous

dubious

doubt

anger

nostalgic

Solution:

‘Nervous’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q12. The missionary hopes to ---------------------------a belief in Christianity during his mission to the third world nation.

propagate

guide

guided

manifested

travel

Solution:

‘Propagate’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually. It means to spread and promote.

Q13. A ----------------------for driving too fast is a speeding ticket which can be quite costly.

cascading

penalty

engage

custom

dual

Solution:

‘Penalty’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.

Q14. If a jury cannot come to a decision on whether or not someone is innocent or guilty after -------------------------------- deliberation, they are considered as a hung jury.

calling

caused

prolonged

delay

wait

Solution:

‘Prolonged’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually. It means something that is continuing for a long time or longer than usual

Q15. In order to win the election, the candidate will propagate --------------stories about his opponent.

rude

freehold

henceforth

false

correctly

Solution:

‘False’ is the correct word for the blank here, both grammatically and contextually.