CBSE Class 6 English Fill in the Blanks MCQs

In 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 as your answer.

Question. The traveller told us an __________ story.
(a) impractical
(b) incredible
(c) inaudible
(d) ineffable
Answer : B

Question. France __________ a large part of its electricity from nuclear power.
(a) emits
(b) makes
(c) generates
(d) uses
Answer : C

Question. I have been fortunate to find a__________ of people who I can call true friends.
(a) pocketful
(b) handful
(c) bagful
(d) mindful
Answer : B

Question. The three brothers formed a little__________ within the family.
(a) clique
(b) camp
(c) coterie
(d) band
Answer : C

Question. A grand temple complex that__________ the bygone era.
(a) invokes
(b) evokes
(c) provokes
(d) revokes
Answer : B

In 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.

Question. Watt __________ the steam engine.
(a) invented
(b) discovered
(c) founded
(d) find
Answer : A

Question. After saying that Beverly made too many mistakes, Bob added insult to injury by saying __________
(a) they were small mistakes
(b) she worked very slowly
(c) her work was excellent
(d) work at a remarkable pace
Answer : B

Question. Losing that job was a blessing in disguise because she __________
(a) got a much better job
(b) lost her house
(c) unemployed for years
(d) was able to shop
Answer : A

Question. All teachers agree that Paresh is the__________ intelligent boy in his class.
(a) more
(b) most
(c) very
(d) only
Answer : B

Question. The State is home to several destinations of __________ beauty.
(a) paralleled
(b) unparalleled
(c) unequal
(d) equal
Answer : B 

In 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 as your answer.

Question. A group of agitators __________the mob to break down the Vice-Chancellor’s door.
(a) wished
(b) excited
(c) threatened
(d) incited
Answer : D

Question. Turn the lights __________ before you go to bed.
(a) on
(b) off
(c) out
(d) down
Answer : B

Question. There is no __________ evidence to support your assertion.
(a) facile
(b) fictitious
(c) facetious
(d) factual
Answer : D

Question. Throw a stone __________ the fierce dog
(a) at
(b) upon
(c) on
(d) above
Answer : A

Question. Is not learning superior __________wealth?
(a) than
(b) from
(c) by
(d) to
Answer : D

In 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.

Question. Her true feelings manifested themselves in her sarcastic remarks, only then was her __________ revealed.
(a) sarcasm
(b) charm
(c) sweetness
(d) bitterness
Answer : D

Question. The book provides an overview of European wines that should prove inviting to both the virtual __________ and the experienced connoisseur.
(a) zealot
(b) glutton
(c) prodigal
(d) novice
Answer : D

Question. The sun is shining brightly, please__________ the light.
(a) take off
(b) put on
(c) put off
(d) put out
Answer : D

Question. This practice was brought__________ to prevent certain abuses.
(a) down
(b) off
(c) about
(d) in
Answer : D

Question. This package was supposed__________ yesterday.
(a) to be delivering
(b) not to be delivered
(c) to have been delivered
(d) to deliver
Answer : B

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

Question. This man was an accomplice__________ the thief.
(a) of
(b) in
(c) with
(d) from
Answer : C

Question. The sick units are detached__________ the main group of companies.
(a) off
(b) from
(c) with
(d) by
Answer : B

Question. Let me congratulate you__________ your success.
(a) at
(b) for
(c) with
(d) on
Answer : D

Question. She had always hoped that her daughter would become __________ doctor.
(a) an
(b) the
(c) a
(d) None of the above
Answer : C

Question. Due to heavy rains, water had__________ in the low lying areas.
(a) gathered
(b) stagnated
(c) assembled
(d) entered
Answer : B

In 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 as your answer.

Question. I can __________ him without qualifications.
(a) recommend
(b) commend
(c) praise
(d) suggest
Answer : A

Question. She let her horse __________ in the field.
(a) loosen
(b) loose
(c) loosely
(d) lose
Answer : B

Question. It is hoped that a __________ will be reached in the meeting.
(a) statement
(b) comparison
(c) compromise
(d) compression
Answer : C

Question. We are fortunate to have extremely __________ and visionary leaders.
(a) competitive
(b) complex
(c) complaisant
(d) competent
Answer : D

Question. Some people regard the world as an __________
(a) imitation
(b) allusion
(c) illusion
(d) elision
Answer : C

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

Question. When she parted __________ her parents, her eyes were full of tears.
(a) from
(b) away
(c) off
(d) with
Answer : B

Question. He went __________ to oblige his superior.
(a) on his way
(b) out of his way
(c) in his way
(d) with his way
Answer : B

Question. During a period of protracted illness, the sick can become infirm__________ , both the strength to work and many of the specific skills that were once possessed.
(a) regaining
(b) denying
(c) pursuing
(d) losing
Answer : D

Question. The members of the religious sect ostracized the __________ who had abandoned their faith.
(a) coward
(b) litigant
(c) recreant
(d) suppliant
Answer : D

Question. Would you mind __________ the suitcase, Sir?
(a) open
(b) opening
(c) to open
(d) opened
Answer : B

In 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 as your answer.

Question. He was __________ about whether to do it or not.
(a) ambiguous
(b) ambivalent
(c) ambidextrous
(d) uncertain
Answer : D

Question. The minister __________ on the petition before it was taken up for discussion.
(a) could sign
(b) signed
(c) had signed
(d) must sign
Answer : C

Question. The foolish crows __________ to sing.
(a) crow
(b) jump
(c) tried
(d) try
Answer : D

Question. Truculent in defending their individual rights of sovereignty under the Articles of Confederation, the newly formed states __________ constantly.
(a) apologized
(b) digressed
(c) conferred
(d) squabbled
Answer : D

Question. His conduct is bad and his honesty is not __________ suspicion.
(a) before
(b) beyond
(c) under
(d) in
Answer : B 

In 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 as your answer.

Question. China is a big country, in area it is bigger than any other country __________ Russia.
(a) accept
(b) except
(c) expect
(d) access
Answer : B

Question. The masks worn by the men helped them __________ their identity.
(a) conceal
(b) congeal
(c) masquerade
(d) cheat
Answer : A

Question. On the occasion of __________Laxmi Puja, the Mathurs bought a new car.
(a) officious
(b) auspicious
(c) fortuitous
(d) prosperous
Answer : A

Question. Precautions are to be taken with anyone who seems __________
(a) contagious
(b) infectious
(c) diseased
(d) defiled
Answer : A

Question. The treasure was hidden__________ a big shore.
(a) on
(b) underneath
(c) toward
(d) off
Answer : B

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 as your answer.

Question. Many people who __________practicing photography as a hobby turn it eventually into a livelihood.
(a) resume
(b) prefer
(c) imply
(d) start
Answer : D

Question. She is __________ of lizards.
(a) fearful
(b) frightened
(c) afraid
(d) terrified
Answer : C

Question. His path was beset __________difficulties.
(a) by
(b) with
(c) of
(d) from
Answer : A

Question. The plan is worth considering, think it __________ carefully.
(a) of
(b) on
(c) off
(d) over
Answer : D

Question. The priest was innocent__________ he could not prove it.
(a) and
(b) but
(c) for
(d) so
Answer : B

In 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 as your answer.

Question. He __________ his living by hard work.
(a) earns
(b) wins
(c) creates
(d) ables
Answer : A

Question. Bread is usually made __________wheat.
(a) of
(b) from
(c) with
(d) by
Answer : B

Question. Did the child __________ from the chair?
(a) fell
(b) fallen
(c) falling
(d) fall
Answer : D

Question. Do you __________ to see my collections?
(a) cared
(b) like
(c) want
(d) got
Answer : C

Question. After initial setback, all __________programs were successful due to the initiative of the new dynamic team.
(a) consequent
(b) subsequently
(c) consequently
(d) subsequent
Answer : D