Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
______ the train was late by six hours, it made up three hours before reaching its destination.

Direction : In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space, followed by some choices of words given in options. You have to determine which of these words fits well in all making them meaningful and grammatically correct. Word can be modified according to the tense of the sentence keeping the meaning of root word intact.

More is________ of conditions of the tribals in Maharashtra than___________ conditions of those in the other parts of the country. 

The poor ones continue to……out a living in spite of economic liberalisation in that country.

In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The Prime Minister was as good as his____.

In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The women went inside kitchen and __________ out well-fixed chicken and salad to eat.

Two statements with blanks have been given. These statements are followed by five alternatives. Choose the one which fits into the pair of statements.

I. He is determined to get______quickly.
 II. This chocolate mousse is too_____for me.

The elephants are the most majestic animals_______ the mammals.

In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.

The criminal together with his associates_______ arrested.