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Man has won his dominant position on this planet by his ...................... of technology.
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The day was extremely hot and, in no time, my back was drenched with ................... .
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The government is encouraging village upliftment ................. in the country.
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Satish was endowed ................. a natural talent for music.
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Mr. Ghosh is very happy ..................... his son's excellent result.
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Sunlight filtering ..................... the stained glass window created a mosaic of colours on the floor.
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Are you feeling doubtful .................. your decision?
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I want to study Geology now for I .................. Zoology for the last three years.
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Increase in storage facilities has made it possible to store goods at places .................... to people all over the country.
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To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement; we were really
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Inspite of the old woman's repeated entreaties, he remained .................... .
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There was ..................... competition for electoral seats.
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The cricket team .................... mainly of State players.
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His love for money is the only ...................... that drives him to work so hard.
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According to ...................... sources, the Chief Minister did not consult his Cabinet Members on this issue.
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She has been lying in bed for the last fortnight. I hope she will .............. .
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The path of progress is beset .............. difficulties.
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I feel ............. for those, who are cruel to their children.
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Both the parties were keen to have an ........... settlement of the dispute.
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I have come to know that the two brothers have ................. .
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Everybody finds his own work ................. whereas he feels that others have delightful jobs.
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The accident took place because of the criminal .................. of the driver.
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The belief in the .................... of vaccination is gaining ground.
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Our new leader is a ................... young man and will take us forward.
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They found a world of ................... between what he said and what he did.
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When the bus was at full speed, its brakes failed and an accident was ..................
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To explain his design to his visitors, the architect ............... a simple plan on the blackboard.
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Though Bonsai, a well-known art form, originated in China, it was .................. by the Japanese.
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He is greatly admired for his ................. behaviour
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Would you mind if you ........................ to the principal how the trouble started?
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Vaccination will make people immune ................... certain diseases for a given period.
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The two boys looked so alike that it was impossible to .................. between them.
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The campers ..................... their tents at the base of the mountain.
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The enemy had captured him and his life was at stake, still he refused to ...................... the state secrets.
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He looks as if he ............. weary.
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My house is insured ................. theft and fire.
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The result of the prolonged discussion was .............. .
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You are lucky ................. in the 20th century.
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Sita is true to ................... .
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Years ................ since I saw her last.
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When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was ............ on.
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Could you lend me some money? I am very ............. of cash at the moment.
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I saw her when she was standing .............. the side of the old statue.
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True friends never ............... their loved ones in adversity.
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I .............. you to be at the party this evening.
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When I met John yesterday, it was the first time I ............. him since Christmas.
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He .................. to listen my arguments and walked away.
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The flow of blood was so ............... that the patient died.
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You have never .............. me about your experiences in America.
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I always felt hungry ................... I heard the dinner bell.
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Although they took every precaution, they could ................ the accident.
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The ambitious nobleman ................... to marry the king's daughter.
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The dictator of that country was a monster of wickedness, insatiable in his ................ for blood and plunder.
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Please don't give me any more, I have had .................. .
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We fail to understand your reasons for .................. the college without completing the degree.
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She .................... her energy and started shouting only when she heard the noise of bulldozers and cranes.
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The British ................. all over Africa and Asia collapsed in the first half of the twentieth century.
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The football match has to be ................... because of the weather.
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If I were rich, .................... a lot.
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They apologised ............. me for what happened.
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If you are tired of swimming, just ................. for a while.
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He had ................... spoken for two minutes when there was a commotion in the crowd.
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I would not commit myself .................. that course of action.
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The soldiers waiting to go into battle for the first time were full of ................... .
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The tired traveller ................ on in the hope of finding some resting place.
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The car was damaged beyond repair in the ................ accident.
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They gave a .................. dinner to celebrate the occasion, which impressed every guest.
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Once the ................ manuscript is received by the publishers, it is typed in double space.
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I am used to ............... in queues.
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The Election Commission on Saturday .................. that the Assembly elections in the five States will be held from November 12th to December 7th.
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The victims were fruit vendors and they were going in an auto when they .............. an accident on the way.
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Scores of villagers are .................. a sit-in protest against the construction of a new underpass.
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It is common for patients to stop .............. medicine as soon as they start feeling better.
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A four-year-old girl got a new lease of life after doctors at a hospital ................. a cancerous tumour from one of her kidneys.
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.................... forest prevent erosion.
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Three people were arrested and an illegal arms unit was ................. by the police in a raid.
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A woman got into the car and ................
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The lecture was not very interesting. Infact I ............. in the middle of it.
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The cops ............. murder by kin.
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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

I can’t be bothered to tell him what I think;______ he would not listen to me.  

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

______  if the referee points his fingers, this indicates that someone has done something wrong. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________ have you been to’ the local library yet ?  

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________  women are healthier and are living longer than ever before: indeed on an average, they can expect to live five years longer than men. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

The difference is that I have been fortunate to find a career that I love and, ______, | am getting paid reasonably for it. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________ the Government of India has followed the policy of trying to improve relations with its neighbours. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________ this issue is likely to be discussed when the Council meets next. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________ you needed to consult a physician to have a clear idea of what the disease is about. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________ in the year-ago period the current account deficit stood at $1-3 billion or 0-2% of the GDP. 

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Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker and mark your answer accordingly on the Answer Sheet. 

________ the records have been completely undermined by shoddy book-keeping. 

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Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

It does not look like he is going ________ in his studies than what was predicted by his school principal. 

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Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

________ all the confusion the thief made a quiet getaway. 

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Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

The intricate operation on the patient required the expertise of a/an ______ surgeon. 

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Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

There are ______ thirty students inside the classroom at any time. 

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Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space, followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. 

There are many _______ vehicles on the highway due to a sudden landslide. 

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__________________ your transfer request is concerned, we'll be discussing it at the next meeting.
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___________________, did you know Ravi has a new job ?
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__________________ the wind, it was getting stronger, and I was getting colder.
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_________________ what are you doing in my room ?
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_________________ an unhappy childhood leads to criminal behaviour.
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_________________ the problem is nothing but a wrong assumption about processes.
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Many, __________________ hesitate to publicly broach such question for fear of nurturing discrimination.
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_________________ one notes that in the nineteenth century an important development of reflection and questioning gained momentum.
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____________________ the situation has completely transformed over the past few years.
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___________________ the committee is of the opinion that all academic matters will be discussed in the Executive Body Meeting.
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There is more than ___________________ to get the job done.
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The class decided to organize__________
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The accused ___________________ before the judge.
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The manner in which the demolitions have been carried out _______________ scrutiny by the HIgh court.
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I ___________________ consider the opinions of all stakeholders before taking a final decision.
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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

Preeti suggests 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

We saw 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

Since you have been touring all day 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

His condition is serious, but 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

I hope the bus comes soon because  

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

Someone 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

What would you do 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

If I were you 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative. 

I wish 

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Directions : Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative.

he efforts of the security services have not been quite  

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He paused

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Late at night, our car

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All the countries signed the treaty

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I reminded her

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They told us about the woman

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I'll see you

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I dislike films

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The thieves denied

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Did you

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Would you like to

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Directions: In this section, the following sentence has a blank space and is followed by four words. Select the word you consider most appropriate to fill in the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

As the Southwest monsoon ____________ through most of July, flash floods caused by the waters of the Narmada hit Jabalpur town.

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Directions: In this section, the following sentence has a blank space and is followed by four words. Select the word you consider most appropriate to fill in the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Given the scale of the challenges that ____________ us today, our company proposes more viable plans for sustainability.

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Directions: In this section, the following sentence has a blank space and is followed by four words. Select the word you consider most appropriate to fill in the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

It is a really tough course, I am just worried that I won't be able to go the ______________.

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Directions: In this section, the following sentence has a blank space and is followed by four words. Select the word you consider most appropriate to fill in the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The ______________ of the advancement made in agricultural productivity in India has been remarkable.

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Directions: In this section, the following sentence has a blank space and is followed by four words. Select the word you consider most appropriate to fill in the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

This essay _____________ and examines various systems for water appropriation and agricultural practices adapted by society in the arid conditions of Rajasthan.

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Directions: In this section, the following sentence has a blank space and is followed by four words. Select the word you consider most appropriate to fill in the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Adolescence is the _____________ wherein a child enters adulthood. 

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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

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

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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

I was ______ with the film, I had expected it to be better.
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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

It was a ______ experience. Everybody was shocked.
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Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Elephants ______ when they perceive danger.
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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

The first film on Tagore was such a success that now they are going to make a ______.
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Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

The United Nations had _______ 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health.
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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

My brother is _____ punctual, but he is late today.
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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

My son is very _____, he trusts everyone.
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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

Mahatma Gandhi was a lover of humanity and a ______ believer in the goodness of human nature.
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Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

I wish I _____ her before we met.
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