Vocabulary

Word Usage

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Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence:

The baby began to ______ as it was wet and hungry.

veil

vale

wail

vial

✅ Correct Option: 3

Option 1 -> "veil" means to cover with cloth, which doesn't fit the context of a baby's reaction.

Option 2 -> "vale" means a valley or farewell, inappropriate for describing a baby's action.

Option 3 -> "wail" means to cry loudly, which is exactly what babies do when uncomfortable.

Option 4 -> "vial" is a small bottle for liquids, not a verb describing a baby's behavior.

Hence, Option 3: wail -> A baby naturally wails (cries loudly) when experiencing discomfort from being wet and hungry, making this the only logical choice that describes the baby's distressed vocalization -> correct

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Adjectives)
---	---
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(B) The teacher gave a __________ explanation of the topic.	(II) humid
(C) The artist's work was incredibly __________ and inspiring.	(III) stunning
(D) The view of the sunset over the ocean was __________.	(IV) comprehensive

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Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank:

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2025: 14 May Shift 2

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate expressions from List-II

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Verbs/phrases)
(A) At the memorial service I __________his kindness.	(I) gave a standing ovation to
(B) The exhibition ____________from all major reviewers.	(II) paid tribute to
(C) At the end of the concert, the audience __________ the young pianist.	(III) lauded
(D) The Prime Minister has __________ the new peace initiative.	(IV) earned plaudits

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2026: 21 May Shift 1

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:

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2026: 18 May Shift 2

Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks respectively:

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2026: 12 May Shift 1

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The baby began to ______ as it was wet and hungry.