Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Verb

Question:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II.

List-I Sentences

List-II Verbs

(A) They ____ that I go with them.

(I) recommended

(B) The doctor ____ that I rest for two days.

(II) demanded

(C) The chairperson ____ that plans be changed.

(III) insisted

(D) The landlord ____ that I pay the rent by Tuesday latest.

(IV) proposed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

List-I Sentences

List-II Verbs

Explanation    

(A) They ____ that I go with them.

(III) insisted

Insist means to demand forcefully that something happen or be done (often used when stating one's wish despite opposition).

(B) The doctor ____ that I rest for two days.

(I) recommended

Recommend means to put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a purpose or role; to advise.

(C) The chairperson ____ that plans be changed.

(IV) proposed

Propose means to put forward an idea or plan for consideration or discussion.

(D) The landlord ____ that I pay the rent by Tuesday latest.

(II) demanded

Demand means to ask for something with authority or forcefully (typical of a landlord).