Selecting Words(English ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Question 1. Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.

with
over
on
round

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> on

Question 2. The miser gazed ...... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.

avidly
admiringly
thoughtfully
earnestly

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> avidly

Question 3. Catching the earlier train will give us the ...... to do some shopping.

chance
luck
possibility
occasion

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> chance

Question 4. I saw a ...... of cows in the field.

group
herd
swarm
flock

Explanation:-

Answer: Option B. -> herd

Question 5. The grapes are now ...... enough to be picked.

ready
mature
ripe
advanced

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> ripe

Question 6. Success in this examination depends ...... hard work alone.

at
over
for
on

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> on

Question 7. My uncle decided to take ...... and my sister to the market.

I
mine
me
myself

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> me

Question 8. Man does not live by ...... alone.

food
bread
meals
diet

Explanation:-

Answer: Option B. -> bread

Question 9. If you smuggle goods into the country, they may be ...... by the customs authority.

possessed
punished
confiscated
fined

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> confiscated

Question 10. Piyush behaves strangely at times and, therefore, nobody gets ...... with him.

about
through
along
up

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> along