Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: [5]
(i) The government is worried …….the consequences of the meeting with the rebels.
(ii) The vacuum locks ……. the flavour of its content.
(iii) A true leader is not overwhelmed ……… criticism.
(iv) We should translate our dreams ……… reality.
(v) The Captain is entrusted…….. unlimited powers.
(vi) The child was entrusted ……. the care of the matrons.
(vii) There is no meaning in quarrelling ……..trifles.
(x) We should stand …….our friends in an hour of crisis.
c) Rewrite the following sentences after making necessary changes as directed or fill in the blank with a suitable word to make it a meaningful sentence. [6]
a) But for his help, he would have perished. [Begin: Had he…]
b) As soon as I reached home, it started raining. [Begin: Hardly…]
c) She is the most arrogant girl in the class. [ Change into positive degree]
d) Nobody will deny that he tried his best. [Begin: Everyone….]
e) Delhi is one of the most populous cities in India. (Use: ‘more’)
f) The magistrate said to the lawyer, “You should submit your evidence now.”
(Begin with: The magistrate told…….)

Answer 1

1 about

2 in(not sure)

3 with

4 into

5 with

6 to

7 with