Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate expressions from List-II

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Verbs/phrases)

(A) At the memorial service I ____ his kindness.

(I) gave a standing ovation to

(B) The exhibition ____ from all major reviewers.

(II) paid tribute to

(C) At the end of the concert, the audience ____ the young pianist.

(III) lauded

(D) The Prime Minister has ____ the new peace initiative.

(IV) earned plaudits

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Verbs/phrases)

Meaning in Context

(A) At the memorial service I ____ his kindness.

(II) paid tribute to

To honor or express respect and admiration for someone (especially after death, as in a memorial service).

(B) The exhibition ____ from all major reviewers.

(IV) earned plaudits

To receive strong praise or approval, which fits the context of professional reviewers commenting on an exhibition.

(C) At the end of the concert, the audience ____ the young pianist.

(I) gave a standing ovation to

To stand up and applaud enthusiastically, a typical action by an audience for a great performance.

(D) The Prime Minister has ____ the new peace initiative.

(III) lauded

To praise highly or enthusiastically, which is appropriate for a high-ranking official commenting on an important political action.