AJK Police Sub Inspector (BS-14) English Fill in the Blanks — Set 3

1. Question 1

   Q1. Fill in the blank: The railway track runs ____ the river?

   • A) over
   • B) by
   • C) across
   • D) about

   Answer: across

   Explanation: "Run across" means to extend from one side to the other; a railway track running across a river crosses it perpendicularly.

2. Question 2

   Q2. Fill in the blank: A strange man is standing ____ the door.

   • A) in
   • B) on
   • C) at
   • D) with

   Answer: at

   Explanation: "Standing at the door" is the correct preposition for someone positioned at an entry point or threshold.

3. Question 3

   Q3. Fill in the blank: "Lay '''' something for the rainy day."

   • A) Down
   • B) By
   • C) Before
   • D) On

   Answer: By

   Explanation: "Lay by" means to save or set aside money or resources for future use; "laying by for a rainy day" means saving for hard times.

4. Question 4

   Q4. Fill in the blank: A book is known by its ____.

   • A) Color
   • B) cover
   • C) Size
   • D) None of above

   Answer: cover

   Explanation: "A book is known by its cover" is a variation of the proverb "don't judge a book by its cover," referring to outward appearance.

5. Question 5

   Q5. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Look _____ this word in the dictionary.

   • A) At
   • B) For
   • C) Up
   • D) Into

   Answer: Up

   Explanation: "Look up" a word means to search for its meaning in a dictionary or reference source.

6. Question 6

   Q6. Choose the correct punctuation.

   • A) She saw beautiful white cat.
   • B) She saw a beautiful, white, cat.
   • C) She saw a beautiful, white cat.
   • D) None of these

   Answer: She saw a beautiful, white cat.

   Explanation: 'She saw a beautiful, white cat.' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.

7. Question 7

   Q7. Please fill in the blank: "He gave his wife a large ____ of flowers on her birthday."

   • A) Bundle
   • B) Pack
   • C) Bouquet
   • D) Group

   Answer: Bouquet

   Explanation: "Bouquet" is the specific collective noun for a bunch of flowers arranged decoratively, especially as a gift.

8. Question 8

   Q8. Complete the sentence by picking up suitable option from the given below: Diana would have got up earlier if ______

   • A) she knew the train left at 6:30.
   • B) the alarm clock went off on time.
   • C) you could have woken her up.
   • D) None of these

   Answer: None of these

   Explanation: Options A, B, and C do not form a standard English collocation for this sentence

9. Question 9

   Q9. It was kind ________ you to help. Fill in the blank.

   • A) of
   • B) by
   • C) about
   • D) None of these

   Answer: of

   Explanation: The blank is correctly filled with 'of' because this is the standard preposition or word choice in formal English for this construction.

10. Question 10

    Q10. Fill in the blank: I had the privilege ____ knowing him intimately.

    • A) Of
    • B) In
    • C) For
    • D) With

    Answer: Of

    Explanation: The fixed collocation is "the privilege of" followed by a gerund; "of" is the correct preposition linking privilege to the activity.

11. Question 11

    Q11. Choose the correct analogy: Mother : Daughter

    • A) Son : Father
    • B) Queen : Princess
    • C) Brother : Sister
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Queen : Princess

    Explanation: 'Queen : Princess' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.

12. Question 12

    Q12. Fill in the blank. He went '''' the direction of the post office.

    • A) At
    • B) In
    • C) To
    • D) Of

    Answer: In

    Explanation: "In the direction of" is the correct fixed prepositional phrase indicating movement toward a particular direction or place.

13. Question 13

    Q13. Choose the correct punctuated sentence.

    • A) Mr, Nouman Alvi is the doctor in this town.
    • B) Mr. Nouman Alvi is the doctor in this town.
    • C) Mr Nouman Alvi is the doctor in this town.
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Mr. Nouman Alvi is the doctor in this town.

    Explanation: 'Mr. Nouman Alvi is the doctor in this town.' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.

14. Question 14

    Q14. Fill in the blank: They laughed ____ him.

    • A) At
    • B) On
    • C) Off
    • D) From

    Answer: At

    Explanation: "Laugh at" is a fixed phrasal verb meaning to mock or ridicule someone; "at" is the required preposition.

15. Question 15

    Q15. Fill in the blanks: The Romans triumphed ________ the Greeks.

    • A) On
    • B) At
    • C) Over
    • D) Upon

    Answer: Over

    Explanation: "Triumph over" is the correct fixed collocation when expressing victory or success over an opponent.

16. Question 16

    Q16. Choose the correct words from the options to complete the sentence correctly: Khalid is ______ than Naveed.

    • A) Not as tall as, but as
    • B) As tall, if not
    • C) As tall as
    • D) As tall as, if not taller

    Answer: As tall as, if not taller

    Explanation: The structure "as tall as, if not taller than" correctly completes a parallel comparison without omitting the second comparative element.

17. Question 17

    Q17. Choose the correct analogy: Morning : Noon :: ?:

    • A) Child : Young
    • B) Child : Youth
    • C) Noon : Forenoon
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Child : Youth

    Explanation: 'Child : Youth' is grammatically correct and completes the sentence according to standard English usage tested in LAT, USAT, and FPSC papers.

18. Question 18

    Q18. Fill in the blank identifying an analogous expression: Impious : ______ :: indignant : Irked

    • A) Irreverent
    • B) Like some
    • C) Furious
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Irreverent

    Explanation: The blank is correctly filled with 'Irreverent' because this is the standard preposition or word choice in formal English for this construction.

19. Question 19

    Q19. The sentence given below has a blank. Below the sentence are given four options, one of which can fill in the blank so as to make the sentence complete and meaningful. Spot it: The thieves broke ______ the house and broke open the safe.

    • A) in
    • B) open
    • C) out
    • D) into

    Answer: into

    Explanation: "Break into" is the correct phrasal verb for forcible entry into a building; "into" indicates movement to the interior.

20. Question 20

    Q20. Fill in the blank: I usually have lunch ____ my office.

    • A) at
    • B) in
    • C) on
    • D) with

    Answer: at

    Explanation: "At" is used with specific locations like offices, schools, and stations when referring to the place as a point of activity.