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In today's segment, we will be focusing on Filler, a significant topic of English Language section that holds substantial weightage in competitive exams. Almost 3 - 4 questions surely come from this topic in almost all SSC and Bank exams. Filler questions are an integral part of the English section and demand a strong grasp of concept clarity and understanding of rules.

In this blog, we'll comprehensively explore the foundations and nuances of Filler questions. We've included 10 real exam-level questions to give you a preview of the challenges you'll face. Practice questions are categorized into different difficulty levels, ranging from 1 to 10. 1 denotes the least difficult and 10 denotes the most difficult. We have also given an estimated expected time to solve each question, to boost your preparation and speed. Moreover, you can also download Filler questions and answers PDF by clicking on 'Download PDF' button above.

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<h2 id="content-id-2030-0">Fillers Questions</h2>

Direction (1 - 10): Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Q:1 We ______ the marks of the students on different subjects and compared their performance for the year.

1. analysed

2. questioned

3. inspected

4. probed

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Q:2 Have you ______ with the difficulties you might have to face?

1. pondered

2. considered

3. discussed

4. reckoned

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

Don't watch the clock; do what it does.

Q:3 In the absence of the Principal, the Vice- Principal ______ for him.

1. deputes

2. replaces

3. officiates

4. exchanges

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

If you want time, you must make it.

Q:4 He was ______ at his brother’s refusal to help him financially.

1. indignant

2. indicted

3. enchanted

4. enamoured

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

The clock is ticking.

Q:5 The more he tried to solve the mystery, the more _________ he felt.

1. confusing

2. callous

3. humbled

4. perplexed

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

Time is what we want most.

Q:6 The workers ______ against the new labour laws.

1. opposed

2. implicated

3. remonstrated

4. dissented

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

You may delay, but time will not.

Q:7 We are bewildered by the power which science has suddenly placed in our laps, and we are ______ by the realisation of our unpreparedness to deal with a crisis.

1. proud

2. demeaned

3. condemned

4. humbled

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Q:8 The Children’s Series ______ recommended for young readers.

1. has

2. have

3. are

4. is

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

Stay focused...

Q:9 ______ you mind lending me your book for a day?

1. still

2. whatever

3. would

4. otherwise

[Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

Time is very crucial. Always have an eye on the clock.

Q:10 The artists will arrive ______ an hour

1. within

2. before

3. between

4. along

[Difficulty: 4, Estimated Time: 15 seconds]

Hurray!! you are now master in this topic.

<h2 id="content-id-2030-1">Answer Key of Fillers Questions</h2>

Dive into detailed solutions and discover how to tackle even the trickiest questions. You'll soon find them easy and intriguing, adding depth to your learning experience.

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			<td>1. (1)</td>
			<td>2. (4)</td>
			<td>3. (3)</td>
			<td>4. (1)</td>
			<td>5. (4)</td>
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			<td>6. (3)</td>
			<td>7. (4)</td>
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We've explored various aspects of the same topic together. If you found it easy, that's fantastic! But if you faced challenges, don't worry—detailed solutions are here to clear any doubts and enhance your grasp of the topic.

<h2 id="content-id-2030-2">Solutions of Fillers Questions</h2>

Q:1 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. analysed.

The selected option suits best as the correct filler to the blank as the sentence talks about the report of students which needs to be analysed.

Meaning of all words:

<ul>
	<li>analysed: examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.</li>
	<li>questioned: to question</li>
	<li>inspected: look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.</li>
	<li>probed: a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:2 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. reckoned.

<ul>
	<li>
	The given blank is followed by the word 'with'. If we use reckoned in the given blank we form the phrasal verb reckoned with which means 'to take into consideration'.
	</li>
	<li>
	This fits the context of the sentence where the subject (you) is being asked if they have considered the difficulties they might face.
	</li>
	<li>The word reckoned is the most appropriate word according to the meaning in the given context.</li>
</ul>

Let's see the meaning of other words:

<ul>
	<li>Pondered: to think about something carefully or for a long time.</li>
	<li>Considered: to think about something carefully, often before making a decision.</li>
	<li>Discussed: to talk or write about something seriously or formally.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:3 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. officiates.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

<ul>
	<li>Deputes: to appoint as an agent, substitute, or representative.</li>
	<li>Replaces: to take the place of somebody/something.</li>
	<li>Officiates: to act as an official in charge of something.</li>
	<li>Exchanges: giving or receiving something in return for something else.</li>
	<li>From the given meanings it is clear that the given blank can be filled by either deputes or officiates</li>
	<li>But deputes is applicable if the Principal was instructing the Vice-Principal to take his place.</li>
	<li>Thus, officiates is the correct word for the given blank.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:4 The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. indignant.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

<ul>
	<li>Indignant: shocked or angry because somebody has said or done something that you do not like and do not agree with.</li>
	<li>Indicted: to officially charge somebody with a crime.</li>
	<li>Enchanted: pleased or very interested.</li>
	<li>Enamoured: be filled with love for.</li>
	<li>The given sentence is talking about someone who felt anger at his brother's refusal to help.</li>
	<li>The word indignant is the most appropriate word according to the meaning in the given context.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:5 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. perplexed.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

<ul>
	<li>Confusing: to make somebody unable to think clearly or to know what to do.</li>
	<li>Callous: not caring about the feelings or suffering of other people.</li>
	<li>Humbled: to make somebody feel that he/she is not as good or important as he/she thought.</li>
	<li>Perplexed: not understanding something; confused.</li>
	<li>The given sentence is talking about someone who felt completely baffled or puzzled on trying to solve the mystery.</li>
	<li>The word perplexed is the most appropriate word according to the meaning in the given context.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:6 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. remonstrated.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

<ul>
	<li>Opposed: disagreeing with a plan, action, etc.; believing that something is wrong.</li>
	<li>Implicated: to show that somebody is involved in something unpleasant, especially a crime.</li>
	<li>Remonstrated: to protest or complain about somebody or something.</li>
	<li>Dissented: to have opinions that are different to those that are officially held.</li>
	<li>The word remonstrated is the most appropriate word according to the meaning in the given context.</li>
	<li>The given sentence is talking about protesting by the workers against new labour laws.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:7 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. humbled.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:

<ul>
	<li>Condemned - sentenced to a particular punishment, especially death.</li>
	<li>Humbled - cause (someone) to feel less important or proud.</li>
	<li>Proud - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.</li>
	<li>Demeaned - cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).</li>
</ul>

The given blank needs a word that would describe how the power of science makes us feel.

From the given options, it is clear that humbled is the best fit word for the given blank.

 

Q:8 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. is.

In the given sentence, the subject 'children's series' is acting as a singular noun and is referring to the present state.Therefore, the verb 'is' should be used which means to exist; to be present.

The sentence is: The Children's Series is recommended for young readers.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. is.

 

Q:9 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. would.

The modal verb 'Would' is used for expressing a polite request.

Thus, the modal verb would is most appropriate word for the blank.

The sentence is: Would you mind lending me your book for a day?

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. would.

 

Q:10 The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. within.

The preposition within means in a period not longer than a particular length of time.

As per the context of the sentence, the artists are going to reach in or earlier than an hour.So, we find that within is the correct choice.

Correct Sentence: The artists will arrive within an hour.

Congratulations on completing 10 Filler questions of varying difficulty levels. Your dedication to practice is commendable and will undoubtedly enhance your English Language and Grammar skills. Comment your thoughts below and let us know how was your experience practicing these specially curated questions for you. If you have any doubts, you can ask in the comment section and we'll be right there with answers in no time. Keep up the great work, and you'll be well-prepared to tackle similar challenges in the exams. <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/" target="_blank">KD Live</a> will be here with with top 10 questions from different topics, on a daily basis. Stay tuned!

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