Directions (Qs. 1 - 12): Here, a sentence is given with one or two blank spaces, indicating that those words have been omitted from it. Select the word/words that fits in the blank, thereby making the sentence meaningful and grammatically correct.
1. The magician's performance was so ..... that the audience applauded for minutes.
A) incredible B) credible C) incredulous D) wonderful E) unbelievably
2. The detective found a ..... clue that led him to unravel the mystery.
A) casual B) crucial C) careless D) causative E) cautious
3. His infectious laughter could instantly ..... anyone's gloomy mood.
A) complicate B) aggravate C) alleviate D) exacerbate E) mitigate
4. The athlete's ..... training regimen contributed to his outstanding performance in the competition.
A) lenient B) lax C) relaxed D) rigorous E) moderate
5. The author's latest novel is a ..... blend of mystery and science fiction.
A) diverse B) specific C) selective D) isolated E) eclectic
6. The chef's ..... use of spices elevated the dish to a new level of gastronomic delight.
A) lavish B) conservative C) frugal D) moderate E) restrained
7. The marathon runner displayed incredible ..... by completing the race despite an injury.
A) impatience B) perseverance C) indifference D) apathy E) lethargy
8. The project's success was a result of the team's ..... collaboration and effective communication.
A) fragmented B) disoriented C) cohesive D) disjointed E) scattered
9. She was ..... surprised when she saw the ..... gift.
A) utterly, ordinary B) slightly, extraordinary C) conspicuously, familiar D) genuinely, unexpected E) marginally, rare
10. The chef created a ..... dish, and the customers were ..... with delight.
A) savoury, impressed B) mediocre, indifferent C) delectable, miserable D) bland, disappointed E) exquisite, ecstatic
11. The athlete was ..... exhausted after completing the ..... marathon.
A) thoroughly, gruelling B) energetically, short C) completely, casual D) moderately, intense E) barely, arduous
12. The professor provided ..... explanations, leaving the students ..... about the complex concept.
A) straightforward, feared B) convoluted, confused C) ambiguous, informed D) lucid, indifferent E) intricate, enthusiastic
Key ; 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D 5-E 6-A 7-B 8-C 9-D 10-E 11-A 12-B
