11 + Interview Questions in ENGLISH COMPREHENSION in FILL IN THE BLANKS (VOCABULARY)

1.	1). Stingy2).Humanitarian3). Selfish4). Cheap
Answer» 'Humanitarian' MEANS charitable,humane,generous. 'Stingy' is a person who does not like to spend money 'Selfish' is a person who does not CARE for others 'Cheap' is not COSTLY, it is also used for people who are ill mannered so option 2 is the right answer. as help that is GIVEN is for humane PURPOSES.

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1). Stingy2).Humanitarian3). Selfish4). Cheap

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'Humanitarian' MEANS charitable,humane,generous.

'Stingy' is a person who does not like to spend money

'Selfish' is a person who does not CARE for others

'Cheap' is not COSTLY, it is also used for people who are ill mannered

so option 2 is the right answer. as help that is GIVEN is for humane PURPOSES.

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2.	1). Cease2). Declined 3). Impacting 4). Increased
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3.	1). One2). Conduct3). Carried4). Disposed
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4.	1). Minced2). Winced3). Cremated4). Pinched
Answer» The given sentence SAYS 'in pain' showing that she was suffering, so the only correct FIT WOULD be 'winced' as it means 'crying out in pain.' 'MINCED' means to 'chop something very finely'. 'Cremated' is to 'burn a dead body'. 'Pinched' is 'to hurt someone by PRESSING a part of skin very tightly'

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1). Minced2). Winced3). Cremated4). Pinched

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The given sentence SAYS 'in pain' showing that she was suffering, so the only correct FIT WOULD be 'winced' as it means 'crying out in pain.'

'MINCED' means to 'chop something very finely'.

'Cremated' is to 'burn a dead body'.

'Pinched' is 'to hurt someone by PRESSING a part of skin very tightly'

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5.	1). Outlandish2). Trepidation3). Impassive4). Unearthly
Answer» Impassive means ‘having, or revealing, no emotion; expressionless.’$ The MEANINGS of the other words are:$ Outlandish: looking or sounding BIZARRE or unfamiliar$ Trepidation: a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may HAPPEN$ Unearthly: unnatural or mysterious, especially in a disturbing way$ Only 'impassive’ conveys a meaning in both the sentences.$ HENCE the correct ANSWER is option 3.$

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1). Outlandish2). Trepidation3). Impassive4). Unearthly

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Impassive means ‘having, or revealing, no emotion; expressionless.’$

The MEANINGS of the other words are:$

Outlandish: looking or sounding BIZARRE or unfamiliar$

Trepidation: a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may HAPPEN$

Unearthly: unnatural or mysterious, especially in a disturbing way$

Only 'impassive’ conveys a meaning in both the sentences.$

HENCE the correct ANSWER is option 3.$

Discussion

6.	1). Pessimist2). Stuck3). Excited4). Irritated
Answer» Let us first take a look at the meaning of given words: Pessimist- a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen Stuck- fixed, puzzled Excited- filled with joy Irritated- annoyed The sentence conveys that the person GOT ‘puzzled’ and some other person told him the way to proceed. Thus, ‘stuck’ is the most suitable WORD, according to the CONTEXT of the sentence. Option 2 is the correct answer.

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1). Pessimist2). Stuck3). Excited4). Irritated

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Let us first take a look at the meaning of given words:

Pessimist- a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Stuck- fixed, puzzled

Excited- filled with joy

Irritated- annoyed

The sentence conveys that the person GOT ‘puzzled’ and some other person told him the way to proceed. Thus, ‘stuck’ is the most suitable WORD, according to the CONTEXT of the sentence.

Option 2 is the correct answer.

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7.	1). Esteem2). Substantial3). Mammoth 4). Retention
Answer» Correct option - 1 Let's find out the meanings of the given options :- Esteem - To regard SOMEONE or something with great respect or admiration. Substantial - Something which is available in large amounts. Mammoth - Someone or something available in large amounts. (Synonym of Substantial) Retention - The act or power of REMEMBERING things. With reference to the context, he is a person. So, option 2 is clearly eliminated. Now, option 4 is not related here. HENCE, it is eliminated. Option 3 also doesn't apply here because, a person cannot be available in large quantities. Thus, option 3 is eliminated. Thus, option 1 i.e. esteem is the correct answer. Correct sentence - He is held in high esteem by colleagues in the construction INDUSTRY.

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1). Esteem2). Substantial3). Mammoth 4). Retention

Answer»

Correct option - 1

Let's find out the meanings of the given options :-

Esteem - To regard SOMEONE or something with great respect or admiration.

Substantial - Something which is available in large amounts.

Mammoth - Someone or something available in large amounts. (Synonym of Substantial)

Retention - The act or power of REMEMBERING things.

With reference to the context, he is a person. So, option 2 is clearly eliminated. Now, option 4 is not related here. HENCE, it is eliminated. Option 3 also doesn't apply here because, a person cannot be available in large quantities. Thus, option 3 is eliminated. Thus, option 1 i.e. esteem is the correct answer.

Correct sentence - He is held in high esteem by colleagues in the construction INDUSTRY.

Discussion

8.	1). Derogatory2). Primary3). Dense4). Faithful
Answer» Correct OPTION - 2 Derogatory - This means 'insulting' or 'disrespectful' which is not usually used to describe an evil in the society. Dense - Used to describe a thick, packed entity, which is a MISFIT in this context. Faithful - This word is again incorrect while describing an evil in the society. Since there are many evils and PATRIARCHY is one of the major ones, 'primary' is the most suitable word for the given blank. THUS, option 2 is the correct answer. Complete Sentence - Patriarchy is one of the primary evils prevalent in society.

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1). Derogatory2). Primary3). Dense4). Faithful

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Correct OPTION - 2

Derogatory - This means 'insulting' or 'disrespectful' which is not usually used to describe an evil in the society.

Dense - Used to describe a thick, packed entity, which is a MISFIT in this context.

Faithful - This word is again incorrect while describing an evil in the society.

Since there are many evils and PATRIARCHY is one of the major ones, 'primary' is the most suitable word for the given blank. THUS, option 2 is the correct answer.

Complete Sentence - Patriarchy is one of the primary evils prevalent in society.

Discussion

9.	The sky is overcast, _________ that storm will soon burst.1). Expect2). Hope3). Trust4). Suspect
Answer» The given STATEMENT is a weather forecast thus, the future event is an inference based on CERTAIN logic, with some certainty. Thus, rather than ‘hope’, ‘trust’ and ‘suspect’, ‘expect’ MUST be PREFERRED as the other THREE do not have some certainty.

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10.	1). Deformed2). Completed3). Ensconced4). Enraptured
Answer» The meanings of the words are: Deformed=> DISTORT the shape or form of; MAKE misshapen$ Ensconced=> settled Enraptured=> gave INTENSE pleasure or joy to$ Deformed => not having the natural shape or form$ Thus option 3 is the CORRECT answer as it conveys the MEANING that the person settled in a room.

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1). Deformed2). Completed3). Ensconced4). Enraptured

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The meanings of the words are:

Deformed=> DISTORT the shape or form of; MAKE misshapen$

Ensconced=> settled

Enraptured=> gave INTENSE pleasure or joy to$

Deformed => not having the natural shape or form$

Thus option 3 is the CORRECT answer as it conveys the MEANING that the person settled in a room.

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11.	1). Plausible2). Adamant3). Reckless4). Vague
Answer» Correct option - 1 Let's find out the meanings of all the options:- Plausible - Someone who is well spoken but in order to cheat or fraud. Adamant - Someone who is very determined not to change his mind; something that is very hard to break. Reckless - Careless; not cautious about the results. Vague - Something that is not CLEARLY expressed. Now, observing the above mentioned sentence, it says that the narrator SPEAKS about a person who was so soft spoken that EVERY one could be CHEATED or deceived by him. Hence, the word that best FITS the blank is plausible. Complete sentence - All I can say is that he was so plausible it was not just me that he conned.

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1). Plausible2). Adamant3). Reckless4). Vague

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Correct option - 1

Let's find out the meanings of all the options:-

Plausible - Someone who is well spoken but in order to cheat or fraud.

Adamant - Someone who is very determined not to change his mind; something that is very hard to break.

Reckless - Careless; not cautious about the results.

Vague - Something that is not CLEARLY expressed.

Now, observing the above mentioned sentence, it says that the narrator SPEAKS about a person who was so soft spoken that EVERY one could be CHEATED or deceived by him. Hence, the word that best FITS the blank is plausible.

Complete sentence - All I can say is that he was so plausible it was not just me that he conned.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

1). Stingy2).Humanitarian3). Selfish4). Cheap

1). Cease2). Declined 3). Impacting 4). Increased

1). One2). Conduct3). Carried4). Disposed

1). Minced2). Winced3). Cremated4). Pinched

1). Outlandish2). Trepidation3). Impassive4). Unearthly

1). Pessimist2). Stuck3). Excited4). Irritated

1). Esteem2). Substantial3). Mammoth 4). Retention

1). Derogatory2). Primary3). Dense4). Faithful

The sky is overcast, _________ that storm will soon burst.1). Expect2). Hope3). Trust4). Suspect

1). Deformed2). Completed3). Ensconced4). Enraptured

1). Plausible2). Adamant3). Reckless4). Vague