ANSWERS FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE WORDS, TOTAL ENGLISH, STD. IX AND X, 2026/27

ANSWERS FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE WORDS, TOTAL ENGLISH, STD. IX, 2026/27

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

Set 1

1.    The policeman ran ………….. the thief.

2.    Rohit put __________ a good sum for his retirement.

3.    She is leaning __________ the wall.

4.    The soldiers carried __________ the orders of their officer.

5.    Shankar brought __________ an interesting point in the meeting.

6.    He cut __________ the rotten part of the apple.

7.    They got __________ trouble with the soldiers.

8.    The boat lay……………. several feet of water.

Answers: 1. after, 2. away/by (save for future use), 3. against, 4. out, 5. up, 6. off/away, 7. into, 8. Under/in

Set 2

1.    Do not run ……….. money in life.

2.    The Inspector went __________ these papers.

3.    The army will hunt __________ the militants.

4.    We hope that the patient will pull__________________.

5.    He has set __________ a new factory.

6.    He was so patient that he won __________ his critics.

7.    Who can put __________ with this insult?

8.    The players cut __________ the field to reach the hall.

Answers: 1. after, 2. through/over, 3. down, 4. through, 5. up, 6. over, 7. up, 8. across

Set 3

1.    He impressed __________ me the value of silence.

2.    The Vice-Principal took ……….. charge of the school.

3.    He let …………his friends in the dispute.

4.    Do not brood __________ your failure.

5.    The army put __________ the rebellion.

6.    He cannot turn __________ his friend.

7.    The meeting has been fixed …………… next Sunday.

8.    The Chairman will preside __________ the meeting.

Answers: 1. upon, 2. over, 3. down, 4. over, 5. down, 6. against/on, 7. for, 8. Over

Set 4

1.    A procession by farmers held __________ the traffic today.

2.    The storm almost lifted me __________ my feet.

3.    I am looking __________ to the arrival of my friend from London.

4.    The police were called __________ to control the situation.

5.    You should not interfere………………my work.

6.    Do not run ………………. your friends.

7.    The court turned__________ his petition.

8.    Kindly desist__________ doing harm to my son.

Answers: 1. up, 2. off, 3. forward, 4. in, 5. with, 6. after, 7. down, 8. from

Set 5

1.    His mother passed __________ yesterday.

2.    The child is hard __________ hearing.

3.    The two brothers have fallen __________ over the property.

4.    The price of wheat has gone __________.

5.    The wind blew __________ the candle.

6.    The Principal looked __________ the matter and punished the guilty.

7.    She is putting …………. at her aunt's house.

8.       I am getting __________ well with my studies.

Answers: 1. away, 2. of, 3. out, 4. up, 5. out, 6. into, 7. up, 8. on/along

Set 6

1.    We built a strong wall __________ the house.

2.    His lack of punctuality will be held __________ him.

3.    She kept back nothing __________ me.

4.    The chief guest gave __________ the prizes.

5.    The ship is bound ……………. Austria.

6.    For want of funds, our scheme fell __________.

7.    I intend to bring __________ the issue in today's meeting.

8.    They took him __________ a spy.

Answers: 1. around, 2. against, 3. from, 4. away/out, 5. for, 6. through, 7. up, 8. for

Set 7

1.    He changed……………his night clothes before going to bed.

2.    She dispensed __________ the services of her driver.

3.    The habit of gambling brought __________ his ruin.

4.    Home-made food is catching __________ very fast.

5.    The aeroplane flew __________ the clouds.

6.    Suman has a craving __________ more money.

7.    The pond abounds __________ fish.

8.    They set ………… late in the evening.

Answers: 1. into, 2. with, 3. about, 4. on, 5. above/through, 6. for, 7. in/with, 8. out

Set 8

1.    Our driver has just walked __________ without giving a notice.

2.    The dog looks run __________; take him to the vet.

3.    You should think __________ what I have said.

4.    Music is a passion ………………. him.

5.    The publisher has brought __________ the second edition of the book.

6.    I have set __________ sufficient time for revision.

7.    She reconciled herself __________ her fate.

8.    He made __________ his property to the nation.

Answers: 1. out, 2. down, 3. over/about, 4. for, 5. out, 6. aside, 7. to, 8. over (transfer/hand over)

Set 9

1.    The roof gave way __________ the weight of the snow.

2.    The teacher knows how to deal __________ a naughty boy.

3.    He looks run __________ after the surgery.

4.    The leader is popular __________ his followers.

5.    She acted __________ my instructions.

6.    The police rounded __________ anti-social elements last night.

7.    He set ……………… a big food delivery business.

8.    I saw __________ his clever plan.

Answers: 1. under, 2. with, 3. down, 4. with/among, 5. on/upon, 6. up, 7. up, 8. through

Set 10

1.    My sister dissuaded me __________ contesting the elections.

2.    We should carry __________ the orders of our superiors.

3.    The gun went __________ by mistake.

4.    I have disposed…………….. all my old clothes.

5.    The new theory brought __________ a revolution in economics.

6.    She was carried __________ by emotion.

7.    He set __________ for the holy place.

8.    The teacher complied __________ our request.

Answers: 1. from, 2. out, 3. off, 4. of, 5. about, 6. away, 7. out/off, 8. with

Set 11

1.    This question came __________ during the Monsoon session of the Parliament.

2.    The policeman ran …………… the pickpocket.

3.    We are looking __________ to the visit of our uncle's family.

4.    The old man was run __________ by a truck.

5.    I took __________ word for word the Minister's speech.

6.    The old bridge is unsafe for use while it is __________ repair.

7.    The enemy has encroached …………….. our territory.

8.    The child has been complaining __________ stomach pain.

Answers: 1. up, 2. after, 3. forward, 4. over, 5. down, 6. under, 7. on/upon, 8. of

Set 12

1.    He did not comply __________ the wishes of his father.

2.    She looks much pulled __________.

3.    The two families are living………… the same roof.

4.    He has acted __________ conformity with your wishes.

5.    There was a dispute __________ the father and the son.

6.    We shall discuss this matter __________ a cup of tea.

7.    Have you gone __________ the accounts?

8.    The family always failed __________ want of help.

Answers: 1. with, 2. down {physically weak/tired}, 3. under, 4. in, 5. between, 6. over, 7. through, 8. for

Set 13

1.    A miser does not want to part __________ his money.

2.    He is not cut __________ for this job.

3.    His kidnapper is still __________ large.

4.    He was taken __________ when he found a snake in my room.

5.    The scheme has fallen __________ for want of funds.

6.    He looked…………. on his neighbour's behaviour with contempt.

7.    Courage will carry a man __________ difficulties.

8.    How did all this come __________?

Answers: 1. with, 2. out {fit/suited}, 3. at, 4. aback, 5. through, 6. down, 7. through, 8. about

Set 14

1.    He is devoid __________ common sense.

2.    He passes __________ a learned man.

3.    Our team put……………… a good fight in the debate.

4.    The burglars broke __________ the shop at night.

5.    The Manager called __________ an explanation from the receptionist.

6.    The Principal has dispensed __________ the services of the peon.

7.    The enemy was driven __________ by the advancing troops.

8.    She always beats __________ the bush.

Answers: 1. of, 2. for {to be regarded/accepted}, 3. up, 4. into, 5. for, 6. with, 7. back/away, 8. about

Set 15

1.    He broke __________ in the middle of his speech.

2.    My brother has run __________ debt.

3.    Recently there has been a small reduction __________ the price of petrol.

4.    The candidate won a victory __________ his rivals.

5.    I was shocked __________ the sudden news of the minister's death.

6.    I acted …………. my teacher's advice.

7.    Do not blow the problem __________ of proportion.

8.    After the modifications, things are looking __________.

Answers: 1. down – lost emotional control/off-stopped for interruption, 2. into, 3. in, 4. over, 5. at, 6. on/upon, 7. out {exaggerate}, 8. up {improving/getting better}

Set 16

1.    Bobby waited in front ………. the school.

2.    The children were told to return home __________ it became dark.

3.    He wore an old muffler wrapped __________ his neck.

4.    We saw the bird fly high __________ the tower and disappear.

5.    Music therapy is a cure __________ many ills.

6.    The thief ran __________ the staircase and out into the yard.

7.    Mr Roy jumped into his car and drove __________ as fast as he could.

8.    Please do not get carried ………… by these rumours.

Answers: 1. of, 2. before, 3. around, 4. above/over, 5. for, 6. down, 7. away/off, 8. away

ANSWERS FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE WORDS, TOTAL ENGLISH, STD. X

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

Set 1
(a) We invested all our money ________ stocks.
(b) They turned the old palace ________ a hotel.
(c) The man was charged ________ robbery.
(d) You can insure your gold ________ theft.
(e) He was relieved ________ his duties as office attendant.
(f) This play is a satire ________ the generation gap.
(g) This cloth is inferior ________ that.
(h) My mother came ________ some old photos of mine.

Answers: in (invested in), into (transformed), with (accused), against (protection), of (dismissed), on (ridicule), to (lower quality), across (found by chance)

Set 2
(a) We had to get ________ the river.
(b) Tickets have been on sale ________ last Wednesday.
(c) Students need heroes to  look  …………… ._ ________ _______ _______.
(d) The Beatles had a great influence ________ their generation.
(e) There is usually an advantage ________ playing at home.
(f) The captain entered ________ a pact with the players.
(g) We cruised ________ the canal for a few miles.
(h) We went ..................... board the ship.

Answers: across (cross), since (from a point in time), up to (admire), on (affect), in (benefit), into (formalize), along (travel through), on (entered)

Set 3
(a) I now call ________ the Chief Guest to speak.
(b) It is one of the best books I have come ________.
(c) They cannot make ………………. what she wants.
(d) Can we agree ________ the main points?
(e) I mistook that woman ________ a maid.
(f) Did she thank Mike ________ the lift?
(g) Big corporations are indifferent ________ public opinion.
(h) Srinivas has moved ________ in the company faster than anyone I know.

Answers: upon (request), across (found by chance), out (decipher), on/upon (concur), for (incorrectly identified), for (gratitude), to (unconcerned), up (promoted)

Set 4
(a) Beena has decided to go ________ teaching.
(b) His timely help saved us ________ bankruptcy.
(c) A scientist has come up ________ a new invention.
(d) I will have to compete ________ the first prize.
(e) She will be moving ________ her new flat next month.
(f) Mark prevailed ……………….. me to join him for the picnic.
(g) There are ten thousand people ________ the stadium.
(h) It all amounts ________ quite a lot of money.

Answers: into (career choice), from (rescued), with (created), for (vie), into (relocating), upon (persuaded), in (inside), to (totalling)

Set 5
(a) She looks young ________ her age.
(b) His plans to go to London fell ________ due to lack of funds.
(c) The miser hankered …………………. money.
(d) This conversation brings ________ the difference between the two participants.
(e) Our proposal was turned ________ by the teacher.
(f) The boy jumped ________ the wall.
(g) How did such a situation come ________?
(h) The two neighbours have broken ………………. their relations.

Answers: for (comparison), through (failed), after (yearned), out (highlights), down (rejected), over (cleared), about (happened), off (severed)

Set 6
(a) Someone broke ________ and stole my laptop last night.
(b) He divided the money equally ________ his three daughters.
(c) She takes …………. her mother in talent.
(d) The officers proceeded ________ the tax evaders.
(e) An epidemic of malaria has broken ________ in the colony.
(f) The Sports Day went ________ well this year.
(g) The production has been held ________ by strikes.
(h) The government came ________ heavily on smugglers.

Answers: in (entered illegally), among (distributed), after (resembles), against (legal action), out (erupted), off (completed), up (delayed), down (punished)

Set 7
(a) She faced a lot of opposition ________ her tenure as the Chief Minister.
(b) I refrained myself ________ criticising them.
(c) I came …………….a good article in a magazine.
(d) Five kilometres are roughly equal ________ three miles.
(e) The company has taken ________ a number of small firms.
(f) The army stood ________ in case of trouble.
(g) Their path was beset ________ difficulties.
(h) The river is flowing …………….. the bridge.

Answers: during (time period), from (abstained), across (found by chance), to (identical), over (acquired), by (prepared), with (filled), under (location)

 

Set 8
(a) We are hoping ________ a revision in salary.
(b) Why do you interfere ________ my affairs?
(c) I cannot bend ……………. in these trousers.
(d) My neighbour has encroached ________ my land.
(e) I intend to pay him ________ the last penny.
(f) The path was so narrow that we had a tough time getting ________ it.
(g) It is wise to put ________ a little money for an emergency.
(h) Jai was absolved ________ the charge of forgery.

Answers: for (desiring), with (intrude), down (physical movement), upon (trespass), to (extent), through (pass), aside (save), of (cleared of guilt)

Set 9
(a) I agreed with him ________ all points.
(b) Stress told ________ his health.
(c) The rebels agreed to lay ………………. arms after the peace treaty.
(d) Everyone was moved ________ tears by Poorna's story.
(e) He came ________ a fortune after his father's death.
(f) There is no difference in price ________ the two computers.
(g) The city lies ________ a thick black cloud of smoke.
(h) I looked at the stars ________ the telescope.

Answers: on (concurred), on (affected), down (surrender), to (emotional reaction), into (inherited), between (comparison), under (covered), through (using a tool)

Set 10
(a) He had to part ________ his coin collection to pay his debts.
(b) Stick the stamp carefully ________ the envelope.
(c) I exchanged rupees ……………. dollars.
(d) He did not look up and carried ________ working, totally ignoring us.
(e) Please fill ________ the details in the form.
(f) He must make ________ some story to explain his absence.
(g) What does FIR stand ________?
(h) I have got ………… the Civil Services Examination.

Answers: with (gave away), to (attach), for (traded), on (continued), in (completed), up (invent), for (represent), through (passed/succeeded)

Set 11
(a) He is cutting ________ on sugar.
(b) He joined the company ten years ________.
(c) Amit is liable …………. a fine for jumping the red light.
(d) I want to impress ________ you the need for hard work.
(e) Early in the morning, they headed ________ the temple.
(f) Can you help me look ________ my notes?
(g) Priya resigned herself ________ the new situation.
(h) The government was criticised ________ doing nothing to prevent the disaster.

Answers: down (reducing), ago (past time), to (responsible for), upon (emphasize), for (direction), through (reviewing), to (accepted), for (reason for action)

Set 12
(a) Fire fighters had to break ________ the door to reach the people trapped.
(b) The old man passed ________ in his sleep.
(c) A rebellion has broken ………… in our province.
(d) We are too busy to take ________ more work.
(e) Shobha takes delight ________ classical music.
(f) Roshan's expenses are ________ his means.
(g) The prisoner was let ________ of prison after a five year sentence.
(h) The music died ________ after midnight.

Answers: down (forced entry), away (died), out (revolted), on (accept responsibility), in (pleasure), beyond (exceeding), out (released), away (faded)

Set 13
(a) You will have to put ________ with this noise for another hour.
(b) We are doubtful ________ his ability to finish the project.
(c) You must protest …………. what is unjust.
(d) I can eat anything ________ fish.
(e) I'm afraid the deal fell ________.
(f) She is desirous ________ winning the lottery.
(g) Don't hold back anything ________ your mother.
(h) She left ……………..Shimla as soon as she got the news.

Answers: up (tolerate), of (unsure), against (object), except/but (exclusion), through (failed), of (wanting), from (withhold), for (started a journey)

Set 14
(a) Most people are ________ these changes.
(b) The cat was run ________ by a bus.
(c) Shah Rukh Khan is popular …………. all people for his sense of humour.
(d) The thief got ________ of the reach of the police in no time.
(e) She carried ________ working even after her injury.
(f) Remember to count me ________ for the party tonight.
(g) His friend grabbed my arm to prevent me ________ falling.
(h) I have got no savings to fall back ________.

Answers: against (opposing), over (hit by vehicle), with (liked), out (escaped), on (continued), in (included), from (stopping an action), on (rely)

Set 15
(a) Do not brood ________ your ill fortune.
(b) He was last seen strolling ________ the river bank.
(c) Do not walk too far ……….. the rest of the group.
(d) Rita got ________ her discomfiture quite quickly.
(e) They were amused ________ her funny stories.
(f) How shall I go ________ solving this problem?
(g) Where can we dispose ________ these old papers?
(h) The burglar broke ………. under questioning.

Answers: over (worrying), along (walking beside), from (distance), over (recovered), by (entertained), about (approach), of (get rid of), down (confessed)

Set 16
(a) We can cut ________ this field instead of taking the main road.
(b) Passengers are advised ________ standing on the footboard of a moving bus.
(c) They have been working on the project ________ years now.
(d) Ever ________ the accident, he has been afraid of boarding buses.
(e) It is a hard climb ________ the hill.
(f) She turned ________ the offer because she did not like the terms and conditions.
(g) I will need to speak ________ my parents before I sign up for the school trip.
(h) The sports teacher was taken ________ when he heard how enthusiastic the team was.

Answers: across (take a shortcut), against (warned), for (duration), since (from that time), up (ascent), down (rejected), to (consult), aback (surprised)