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English Language — Double Fillers — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
The committee ____ its decision, but the members ____ still debating the finer points.
has made / are
have made / is
had made / were
makes / is
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Answer: A. has made / are
This tests subject-verb agreement and the appropriate use of present perfect tense for an action completed in the recent past and present continuous tense for an ongoing action. 'Committee' is treated as a singular unit, hence 'has made'. 'Members' is plural, hence 'are debating'.
Q2.
Despite the initial ____, the project eventually achieved great ____.
hurdle / success
delay / failure
problem / difficulty
obstacle / challenge
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Answer: A. hurdle / success
This tests contextual vocabulary, specifically the ability to choose words that logically complete a sentence expressing contrast and a positive outcome. A 'hurdle' is an obstacle that can be overcome, leading to 'success'.
Q3.
She was ____ to tears when she heard the ____ news of her promotion.
moved / wonderful
brought / sad
driven / bad
taken / good
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Answer: A. moved / wonderful
This tests the correct usage of the idiomatic expression 'moved to tears' which signifies being deeply affected emotionally, and appropriate contextual vocabulary ('wonderful news' for a promotion).
Q4.
The manager's ____ attitude towards his employees often ____ their morale.
benevolent / boosts
indifferent / dampens
strict / improves
lenient / reduces
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Answer: B. indifferent / dampens
This tests nuanced vocabulary and the understanding of cause-effect relationships. An 'indifferent' (lacking interest or sympathy) attitude would logically 'dampen' (discourage or lessen) morale.
Q5.
If he ____ harder, he ____ the exam easily.
had studied / would have passed
studied / would pass
studies / will pass
has studied / would pass
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Answer: A. had studied / would have passed
This tests the correct formation of a Type 3 conditional sentence, which expresses a hypothetical situation in the past and its hypothetical result. The structure is 'If + past perfect, would have + past participle'.
Q6.
The politician tried to ____ the public's anger, but his words only ____ the flames.
appease / fanned
ignite / doused
calm / extinguished
provoke / cooled
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Answer: A. appease / fanned
This tests the understanding and correct application of idiomatic expressions in a contrasting context. To 'appease anger' means to calm it, while to 'fan the flames' means to intensify it, fitting the conjunction 'but'.
Q7.
Not only ____ he talented, but he ____ also extremely dedicated.
is / is
was / was
is / was
was / is
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Answer: A. is / is
This tests the correct usage of the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...' which requires parallel structure and consistent tense. Both clauses refer to present qualities, hence 'is' in both blanks.
Q8.
The new policy aims to ____ economic growth and ____ unemployment.
foster / alleviate
impede / exacerbate
stimulate / aggravate
hinder / mitigate
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Answer: A. foster / alleviate
This tests precise vocabulary choice and understanding of the logical positive outcomes of a policy. To 'foster' means to encourage growth, and to 'alleviate' means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
Q9.
The detective tried to ____ the truth from the suspect, but he remained ____.
elicit / unforthcoming
extort / cooperative
extract / voluble
derive / communicative
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Answer: A. elicit / unforthcoming
This tests advanced vocabulary. To 'elicit' means to draw forth (information or a response). 'Unforthcoming' describes someone unwilling to give information, creating the necessary contrast with 'but'.
Q10.
The committee's report was ____ with details, yet it failed to ____ a clear recommendation.
replete / proffer
devoid / articulate
sparse / formulate
teeming / withhold
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Answer: A. replete / proffer
This tests formal vocabulary and understanding of abstract concepts. 'Replete with details' means full of details. To 'proffer' a recommendation means to offer or present it, creating a logical contrast with 'yet'.
Q11.
Despite the ____ evidence, the jury remained ____ about the defendant's guilt.
overwhelming / skeptical
conclusive / convinced
ambiguous / certain
compelling / resolute
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Answer: A. overwhelming / skeptical
This tests the understanding of contrasting conjunctions ('despite'). 'Overwhelming evidence' would typically lead to conviction, so for the jury to remain 'skeptical' (doubtful) creates the required contrast.
