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DOUBLE FILLERS QUESTIONS

Directions(1-10): In each of the questions below, a sentence is given with two

blanks that indicate that some parts are missing. Identify the words that fit in
the blanks to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

AL
1. The river flowed _________ through the lush forest, its water shimmering in the
___________ sunlight.

NS
A. Fervently, blistered
B. Notably, dampened
C. Slowly, devoured
D. Gently, dappled
E. None of these
A BA
2. She __________ a beautiful gown to the gala, __________ everyone's attention
as she entered the room.
SH

A. Wore, capturing
B. Owned, contemplating
C. Bought, begging
D. Carried, comprehending
MI

E. None of these
NI

3. The old library was filled with the ________ scent of ancient books, each
___________ a story of its own.
A. Murky, possessing
B. Misty, having
C. Musty, holding
D. Mysterious, poising
E. None of these
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4. The chef skillfully prepared a __________ feast that left everyone at the dinner
party________.
A. Detectable, contempt
B. Delectable, satisfied
C. Delicious, content

AL
D. Frivolous, elated
E. None of these

NS
5. The detective __________ examined the crime scene for any _______ that might
lead to the culprit.
A. Explicitly, person
B. Extravagantly, objects
C. Carefully, apprehension
D. Meticulously, clues
BA
E. None of these
A
SH

6. The mountain ________ offered a breathtaking view of the valley below, a

________ that left hikers in awe.
MI

A. Peak, sight
B. Peek, cite
C. Top, site
D. Level, experience
NI

E. None of these

7. The orchestra played a mesmerising ________ that __________ the audience to

another world.
A. Melody, transpired
B. Music, transcripted
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C. Song, tramped
D. Symphony, transported
E. None of these

8. The ancient _________ told the tale of a once-thriving civilization, now lost to the
__________ of history.
A. Remains, annuals

AL
B. Ruins, annals
C. Residues, vain
D. Tales, lineage

NS
E. None of these

immense power.
A. Raged, crashing
B. Razed, clashing
BA
9. The stormy sea ________ against the rocky shore, its waves ________ with

C. Ragged, crushing
A
D. Ribbed, competing
E. None of these
SH
MI

10. The newborn baby's laughter ______ the room with pure joy, __________ smiles
to everyone's faces.
A. Filed, getting
B. Lagged, imprinting
NI

C. Filled, bringing
D. Juggled, taking
E. None of these
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ANSWER

1.Ans: D

Explanation:
Fervently: With strong and passionate enthusiasm.
Blistered: Covered with blisters.

AL
Notably: In a way that is especially noteworthy.
Dampened: Made slightly wet or less intense; subdued.
Slowly: At a low speed or with a lack of haste.

NS
Devoured: Consumed quickly and eagerly.
Gently: In a gentle or mild manner.
Dappled: Marked with small, contrasting spots or patches of colour or light.

2.Ans: A

Explanation:
BA
Wore: Past tense of "wear," meaning to have clothing or an accessory on.
A
Capturing: Taking hold of or catching something, often in a figurative sense like
attention.
SH

Owned: Possessed or had something as one's own.

Contemplating: Thinking deeply or considering carefully.
Bought: Past tense of "buy," meaning to acquire something by paying for it.
Begging: Pleading earnestly or requesting something urgently.
MI

Carried: Held or transported something from one place to another.

Comprehending: Understanding or grasping the meaning of something.
NI

3.Ans: C

Explanation:
Murky: Dark or cloudy, often describing water or a situation.
Possessing: Owning or having something.
Misty: Filled with fine droplets of water or a hazy atmosphere.
Having: Holding or owning something.
Musty: Stale-smelling, often due to lack of freshness or ventilation.
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Holding: Grasping or keeping something.

Mysterious: Puzzling or enigmatic, difficult to understand.
Poising: Balancing or preparing for action.

4.Ans: B

Explanation:
Detectable: Capable of being detected or noticed.
Contempt: A feeling of disdain or disrespect for someone or something.

AL
Delectable: Extremely pleasing or delightful, especially to the taste.
Satisfied: Feeling content or fulfilled with a situation or experience.
Delicious: Tasting very good and pleasing to the senses.

NS
Content: In a state of satisfaction or happiness.
Frivolous: Lacking seriousness or importance, often characterized by playfulness.
Elated: Extremely happy or joyful.

5.Ans: D

Explanation:
BA
Explicitly: In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for doubt or ambiguity.
A
Person: An individual, a human being.
Extravagantly: In a lavish or wasteful manner, often involving excessive spending.
SH

Objects: Things, items, or entities that can be perceived or touched.

Carefully: With great caution, attention, or thoughtfulness.
Apprehension: A feeling of anxiety or fear about a future event or outcome.
Meticulously: With great attention to detail and precision.
MI

Clues: Indications or hints that help in solving a problem or mystery.

6.Ans: A
NI

Explanation:
Peak: The highest point or summit of something; also, a mountain's summit.
Sight: The ability to see; also, something seen or a view.
Peek: To sneak a quick or furtive look.
Cite: To reference or quote as evidence or an example.
Top: The highest part or point; also, to surpass or reach the highest point.
Site: A location or place, often for a specific purpose.
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Level: A position or degree of height, also used to describe equality or flatness.

Experience: Knowledge or skill gained from encountering or undergoing events or
activities.

7.Ans: D

Explanation:
Melody: A sequence of musical notes that forms a pleasing tune.
Transpired: Happened or occurred, often used to describe events or information

AL
becoming known.
Music: Sounds organised into rhythm and melody, often created with instruments or
vocals.

NS
Transcripted: Converted into written or typed form, like a record of spoken words or
music notes.
Song: A musical composition with lyrics, often sung.
Tramped: Walked heavily or noisily, often with a sense of weariness or determination.
BA
Symphony: A complex musical composition for a full orchestra.
Transported: Carried or moved from one place or state to another.

8.Ans: B
A
Explanation:
SH

Remains: What is left after something is gone or destroyed.

Annuals: Plants that complete their life cycle in one year.
Ruins: What's left of a building or place that has been destroyed.
Annals: Records or historical accounts of events year by year.
MI

Residues: Small amounts of something that remain after most of it has been
removed.
Vain: Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; producing no result.
Tales: Stories or narratives about events or experiences.
NI

Lineage: Ancestry or the line of descent from an ancestor.

9.Ans: A

Explanation:
Raged: Displayed intense anger or violence, often referring to a storm or fire.
Crashing: Making a loud noise as it falls or collides with something.
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Razed: Completely destroyed or demolished, often referring to buildings or

structures.
Clashing: Coming into conflict or disagreement, often involving opposing ideas or
forces.
Ragged: Torn or frayed, often describing clothing or edges.
Crushing: Overwhelming or defeating with great force or pressure.
Ribbed: Having raised lines or ridges on the surface, often for strength or decoration.
Competing: Striving to outperform or win in a competition or rivalry.

AL
10. Ans: C

Explanation:

NS
Filed: Submitted or presented documents or information.
Getting: Receiving or obtaining something.
Lagged: Fell behind or was delayed.
Imprinting: Creating a lasting impression or mark.
BA
Filled: Occupied or completed, often with substance or content.
Bringing: Carrying or transporting something to a location.
Juggled: Managed multiple tasks or objects skillfully.
Taking: Accepting or acquiring something.
A
SH
MI
NI