Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Words)

(A) The Ashoka team had to ____ the project due to lack of funds.

(I) devoured

(B) Regular exercise can ____ your overall health.

(II) repress

(C) After the long trek, we ____ our meal within minutes.

(III) enhance

(D) The government tried to ____ the protests of the people against its new tax policies.

(IV) abandon

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

List-I (Sentences)

List-II (Words)     

Meaning    

(A) The Ashoka team had to ____ the project due to lack of funds.

(IV) abandon

To leave completely and finally; to cease to support or look after.

(B) Regular exercise can ____ your overall health.

(III) enhance

To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

(C) After the long trek, we ____ our meal within minutes.

(I) devoured

To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly.

(D) The government tried to ____ the protests of the people against its new tax policies.

(II) repress

To restrain, prevent, or put down (a person or activity) by force.