Sentences Test 19

The best fit for both the sentences I and II is option C, Direct. Direct means straight and it also means manage or administer. The first sentence means that the light of the truck was falling directly into his eyes. Second means that after the death of the manager, no one could properly direct or administer the company. Option A 'correct' means something that is error free. Option B 'head' means to lead. Option D 'hook' means attach or fix. Option E 'line' means group of people or things arranged in a row. So, the options A, B, D and E doesn't fit together. for both sentences Thus, the word that fits in both the sentences is Option C, direct.

The best fit for both the sentences is Option B, Trying.  Trying is  used as an adjective to mean that something is annoying and difficult. The context of sentence I is that the person had a very trying time during his sickness. Trying is also a verb which means to make an attempt or to try. This is the context of second sentence that Kanti's father advised him that IAS is a career worth trying for. Option A 'competing' means striving against one another to win something. Option C 'intending' means planning for a purpose. Option D 'contending' means to assert or say that something is true. Option E 'experimenting' means trying new ideas or methods to determine something. All of these options A, C, D and E  do not fit in for both the sentences together. So, the best fit for both the sentences I and II is option B, Trying.

The word that fits in both the sentences is option C, cause.  Cause means origin or the reason why something happens.  Cause also means a socially valued principle, like we say social cause. The context of sentence I is that he could not give any reason why he behaved that way. And second sentence means that a man must live, struggle and die for a cause.  Option A 'target' is the aim of an attack. Option B 'Goal' means objective or intention. These two options A and B do not fit in sentence II. Option D 'purpose' means motive or reason. Option E 'explanation' means clarification. These two options D and E do not fit in sentence II. Thus, the best fit for both the sentences is option C 'cause.'

The word that fits in both the sentences is  option E  'grasp'. 'Grasp'  means to hold firmly. It also means to understand something. The context of sentence I is that his grasp of that subject is very good. The second sentence means that Vijay had firmly held the handle of the door. Option A 'make' means to build or construct. Option B 'power' means ability to do something. A and B do not fit in sentence I and II. Option C 'pull' means to drag . Option D 'seizure' means capture or take over. These two options D and E do not fit in sentence I. So, the best fit for both the sentences as replacement of the italicized words is Option E 'grasp'.

The apt option for both the sentences is Option B 'Pleasing'. Pleasing means giving a feeling of enjoyment. Sentence I means that Ashok has a pleasing disposition. The context of the second sentence is that the pleasing sunshine-filled person's heart with joy. Option A 'joyous' means cheerful and happy. Option C 'genial' means friendly and good-natured. Option D 'happy' means delighted ans smiling. None of these options A, C and D fit for both the sentences together. So, the best-fit answer is 'Pleasing', Option B.

The word that is the best fit for both the sentences is option C, Stand. Stand means an attitude towards an issue or viewpoint. This is the context of the second sentence that he preferred to consider the other viewpoint. The other meaning of stand is to be found. This is the context of the first sentence that the person cannot stand such loud noise. Option A 'bear' means carry. Option B 'support' means to give assistance to.  So, A and B do not fit in the second sentence. Option D 'Opinion' means the point of view. Option E 'Position' means to arrange something in a particular way.  So, D and E  do not fit in the first sentence. Thus, the best fit is option C, stand.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option D, Shade. Shade means a little darkness cause by obstruction from direct sunlight. It is also a type or degree of colour. Context of sentence I is that she was sitting under the shade of the tree. Second sentence means that the customer wanted another shade of the paint on kitchen wall. Option A 'fade' means to faint gradually. Option B 'tint' means tone or colour. Option C 'cloud' refers to the cloud in the sky. Option E 'reflection' means image of something in the mirror. So, the options A, B, C and E are incorrect and the correct option is Option D, shade.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option D, 'gathering'. Gathering means assembly of people as a group. It also means to collect something together. Context of sentence I is that students started collecting their books when  the bell rang. Sentence II means there was group of people at the airport waiting for the President. Option A, 'arraying' means arranging or assembling in a particular way. Option B 'collection' means a group of objects of one type. Option C 'Swarming' means.moving or forming a large group of people or insects.Option E 'numbering' means numbers being used to refer to the order of things. Thus, the options A, B, C and E are incorrect and the correct answer is option D, gathering.

The word that fits in place of the italicized word in both the sentences is option B, poured. Poured means flow quickly in large amounts or to run. It is also used if we want to say that it is raining heavily. The context of the first sentence is that huge crowds quickly rushed into the hall as soon as the doors opened. The second sentence means that water rushed into the village as soon as the dam broke. Option A, 'drained' means to empty out. Option C, 'gushed' means burst or rush. Option D 'threw' is the past tense of throw and it means to send something through the air with force. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct option is option B, poured.