TOPIC: DOUBLE FILLERS
Directions (1-5): In each
of the following questions given below there are two blanks, each blank
indicates that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each
blank which best fits to the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Q1. The toughest part of the job is to
draw the line between the _____________ of multiple voices and the ____________
of concurrent monologues.
(a)polyphony, cacophony
(b)melody, overtone
(c)chorus, clash
(d)consonance, tune
(e)concert, jangle
Q2. North Korea believes that it now has
a more powerful position at the ______________
table, indeed to extract its endgame _______________.
(a)exchange, answer
(b)trading, reversal
(c)bargaining, imperatives
(d)budget, integrity
(e)low-cost, duty
Q3. Adoption of digital payments has
also witnessed a massive growth with a _______________
in behaviour change as more people ________________
digital payments in daily life.
(a)shifting, accept
(b)fault, opt
(c)switch, shun
(d)shift, adopt
(e)variation, follow
Q4. With nearly half of the world’s
population online, the research ______________
the development of 60 countries, demonstrating their competitiveness and market
______________ for further digital
economic growth.
(a)chart, possible
(b)maps, potential
(c)draw, promising
(d)depicts, dormant
(e)surveys, future
Q5. Standing tall at $20 billion
annually and still growing, the wildlife _______________
has become the world’s fourth largest ______________
trade, said World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on Saturday — the Global Tiger
Day.
(a)sanctuary, poor
(b)violation, immoral
(c)population, unlawful
(d)crime, covert
(e)trafficking, illicit
Direction (6-15): In the
following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered and one
word has been suggested alongside the blank. These numbers are printed below
the passage and against each, five options are given. Find out the appropriate
word which fits the blank appropriately. If the word written alongside the
blank fits the passage, choose option ‘e’ (No correction required) as the
correct choice.
Although our understanding of the linkages
between gender and process (6) is
still evolving, there is mounting presumption
(7) that economic crises affect women more than men. Women are often turn out (8) first as men are
traditionally considered to be the
main breadwinners. Economic shocks that worsen
(9) infrastructure, physical and human, affect women more than men by
reducing their access to markets and basic services. Girls are often distant (10) from schools to help with
household work and informal enterprises during times of economic crisis, hindering (11) gender gaps in
education.
Gender as a new growth driver has begun
to attract the attention of policymakers in recent years. Economic growth and
development depend upon successfully utilizing
(12) the workforce, both male and female. Recent estimates suggest that
increasing the female participation rate to that of men could potentially build (13) economic growth by as much
as 5%. While achieving economic growth sometimes requires tough structural change (14) and choices (e.g.,
progressive taxation that may discourage effort), the opposite is true for
gender as a driver (15) of growth.
Q6. (a)stock
(b)growth
(c)upgrade
(d)expansion
(e)No correction required
Q7. (a)refutation
(b)principle
(c)evidence
(d)pressure
(e)No correction required
Q8. (a)laid off
(b)considered
(c)let out
(d)recalled
(e)No correction required
Q9. (a)intensifies
(b)exacerbate
(c)multiplies
(d)decline
(e)No correction required
Q10. (a)withdrawn
(b)unreserved
(c)absent
(d)forbidden
(e)No correction required
Q11. (a)weakening
(b)reinforcing
(c)undermining
(d)supplementing
(e)No correction required
Q12. (a)handling
(b)maintaining
(c)employing
(d)unfolding
(e)No correction required
Q13. (a)adapt
(b)prefer
(c)change
(d)raise
(e)No correction required
Q14. (a)revision
(b)reforms
(c)transformation
(d)adjustment
(e)No correction required
Q15. (a)operant
(b)engineer
(c)dealer
(d)handler
(e)No correction required
ALSO CHECK:
SOLUTIONS:
S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. Polyphony means the style of simultaneously combining a number of
parts, each forming an individual melody and harmonizing with each other. Cacophony means a harsh discordant
mixture of sounds. As both are opposite in meanings, it makes the sentence
perfectly meaningful.
Consonance means agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions.
Jangle means a ringing metallic sound.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Bargaining means negotiate the terms and conditions of a
transaction. Imperatives mean
directive, instruction. Hence “bargaining, imperatives” is the correct set of
words to fill the spaces meaningfully.
Reversal means a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of
action.
Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong moral
principles.
S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. “shift, adopt” is the correct set
of words which fill the blanks meaningfully. “a shift in behavior” forms a
better and meaningful phrase than any other words given in the options.
Shun means persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something)
through antipathy or caution.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. “maps, potential” is the correct
set of words which fit into the sentence meaningfully. Maps means represent (an area) on a map; make a map of. Potential means latent qualities or
abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. It is
to be noted that in this case, the word “maps” is used as a verb and the word
“potential” is used as a noun. Hence among the given options, only this set of
words find the most suitable fillers.
Dormant means having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down
for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
S5. Ans. (e)
Sol. “trafficking, illicit” is the
correct set of words to make the sentence meaningful. Trafficking means dealing or trading in something illegal. Illicit means forbidden by law, rules,
or custom.
Covert means not openly acknowledged or displayed.
S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. “growth” is the correct word
replacement as it means the process of increasing in amount, value, or
importance. The passage talks about the linkages between gender and growth
which can be found in the later part of the paragraph.
S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. “evidence” is the correct word
replacement as it means the available body of facts or information indicating
whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. Read the sentence carefully,
the phrase following the bold word expresses the fact that economic crises
affect women more than men. Hence “evidence” is the correct usage.
S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. “laid off” is the correct word replacement
as it means give up or stop doing something. Thus the phrasal verb makes the
sentence meaningful. Other words given in options make no relevance to the
meaning of the sentence.
S9. Ans. (e)
Sol. “worsen” is the correct word in
context of its usage in the sentence. It means make or become worse. Hence it
doesn’t require any correction.
S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. “withdrawn” is the correct word
replacement as it means discontinue or no longer provide (something previously
supplied or offered). “Girls are withdrawn from schools” is the correct phrase
in context of the theme of the passage.
S11. Ans. (b)
Sol. “reinforcing” is the correct word
replacement as it means strengthen (an existing feeling, idea, or habit). The
words “weakening”, “undermining” and “hindering” can be easily eliminated as
the situations mentioned in the sentence would increase the gender gaps in
education and not weaken them.
S12. Ans. (e)
Sol. “utilizing” is the correct word in
context of its usage in the sentence. Hence it doesn’t require any correction.
S13. Ans. (d)
Sol. “raise” is the correct word
replacement as it means lift or move to a higher position or level. “raise
economic growth by” is the correct phrase in terms of its usage.
S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. “reforms” is the correct word
replacement as it means the action or process of reforming an institution or
practice. Other options can be easily eliminated as they are not in plural
form. “reforms and choices” is the correct phrase in terms of its grammar
usage.
S15. Ans. (e)
Sol. “driver” is the correct word in
context of its usage in the paragraph. “driver of growth” makes an appropriate
phrase. Hence it doesn’t require any correction.
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