QUESTIONS FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE WORDS,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 __________?
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.
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 __________.
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.
QUESTIONS
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH APPROPRIATE WORDS, TOTAL ENGLISH, STD. X, 2026/27
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ________.
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.
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.
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