English Language Test - 16

I wish I knew her before we met.

In this sentence, we need a past tense form of the verb 'know'.

• 'knew' is the Past Tense of the verb 'know'.
• 'know' is in the present tense.
• 'have known' is the Present Perfect Tense of the verb 'know'.
• 'known' is the Past Participle form of the verb 'know'.

'knew' should be used to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The United Nations had declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'announced' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Declared: said something in a solemn and emphatic manner, announced.
• Ruled: to have the power over a country, group of people, etc.
• Ordered: to use your position of authority to tell somebody to do something or to say that something must happen.
• Foretold: predicted (the future or a future event).

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'declared' is the most appropriate answer.

My son is very gullible, he trusts everyone.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'trustful' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Gullible: easily persuaded to believe something, credulous, trustful.
• Fallible: capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
• Sensible: done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence, likely to be of benefit.
• Credible: able to be believed, convincing.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'gullible' is the most appropriate answer.

It was a terrifying experience. Everybody was shocked.

In the given sentence, we need a word (adjective) close to the meaning of 'extreme fear' to fill in the blank.

I was disappointed with the film, I had expected it to be better.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'displease' to fill in the blank. In this sentence, we need a Past Participle form of the verb.

The meanings of the given words:

• Disappointed: failed to fulfil the hopes or expectations of.
• Disappointing: failing to fulfil the hopes or expectations of.
• Annoying: making (someone) a little angry; irritate.
• Prejudiced: gave rise to prejudice in (someone), made biased.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that ''disappointed' is the most appropriate answer.

My brother is normally punctual, but he is late today.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'usually' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Normally: under normal or usual conditions; as a rule.
• Normatively: implying, creating, or prescribing a norm or standard.
• Primarily: for the most part; mainly.
• Basically: in the most essential respects; fundamentally.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'normally' is the most appropriate answer.

There was a time when West Germany was a distinct polity.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'an organized society' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Polity: an organized society; a state as a political entity.
• Policy: a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
• Abstract: a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
• Hierarchy: a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'polity' is the most appropriate answer.

The first film on Tagore was such a success that now they are going to make a sequel.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'continuation' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Sequel: a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
• Serial: a story or play appearing in regular instalments on television or radio or in a magazine.
• Sequence: a particular order in which related things follow each other, continuation.
• Sequential: forming or following in a logical order or sequence.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'sequel' is the most appropriate answer.

Mahatma Gandhi was a lover of humanity and a staunch believer in the goodness of human nature.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'devoted' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Staunch: very loyal, devoted and committed in attitude.
• Powerful: having great power or strength.
• Cheerful: noticeably happy and optimistic.
• Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'staunch' is the most appropriate answer.

Elephants trumpet when they perceive danger.

In the given sentence, we need a word close to the meaning of 'to produce a loud scream or call (for elephants)' to fill in the blank.

The meanings of the given words:

• Trumpet: (of a large animal, especially an elephant) to produce a loud call.
• Frolic: play or move about in a cheerful and lively way.
• Whine: give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
• Sing: make a high-pitched whistling or buzzing sound.

From the meanings of the words, we can say that 'trumpet' is the most appropriate answer.