Class 10 English Vocabulary Exercise

Test your range of English vocabulary with this interactive vocabulary exercise. In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the best alternative.

English Vocabulary Exercise For Class 10

Question 1
I don’t think it is wise to ----------------- the judiciary with more powers.
A
arm
B
give
C
enhance
D
expand
Question 2
In his address to the teachers, the Vice Chancellor ---------------- certain measures being taken to improve the quality of higher education.
A
demanded
B
directed
C
highlighted
D
advised
Question 3
It was a bumpy journey ----------------- we all slept soundly.
A
because
B
since
C
hence
D
yet
Question 4
The lights went out and the whole city ----------------- into darkness.
A
spread
B
plunged
C
merged
D
deep
Question 5
The armed forces swung into action and soon cordoned -------------- the entire area.
A
out
B
over
C
of
D
off
Question 6
The eminent lawyer ------------------- his success to his father’s guidance.
A
contributes
B
attributes
C
accounts
D
counts on
Question 7
No doubt he has achieved much, but I cannot give him credit for all that he boasts -------------.  
A
of
B
for
C
to
D
with
Question 8
Engineers have not yet been able to successfully ---------------- the power of sunlight for the production of electricity.  
A
control
B
harness
C
regulate
D
generate
Question 9
The series of violent incidents have succeeded in --------------------- the attention of authorities.
A
taking
B
inviting
C
dividing
D
drawing
Question 10
What we need to ------------- is an export oriented economic structure.
A
prepare
B
develop
C
achieve
D
attain
Question 11
He is hell bent ----------------- making trouble.
A
of
B
on
C
at
D
in
Question 12
What matters most in extremely ------------------ situations like this is the ability to make speedy decisions.
A
hard
B
unlikely
C
complex
D
impossible
There are 12 questions to complete.

Answers

1. I don’t think it is wise to arm the judiciary with more powers.

2. In his address to the teachers, the Vice Chancellor highlighted certain measures being taken to improve the quality of higher education.

3. The armed forces swung into action and soon cordoned off the entire area.

4. It was a bumpy journey yet we all slept soundly.

5. The lights went out and the whole city plunged into darkness.

6. The eminent lawyer attributes his success to his father’s guidance.

7. No doubt he has achieved much, but I cannot give him credit for all that he boasts of.

8. Engineers have not yet been able to successfully harness the power of sunlight for the production of electricity.

9. The series of violent incidents have succeeded in drawing the attention of authorities.

10. What we need to develop is an export oriented economic structure.

11. He is hell bent on making trouble.

12. What matters most in extremely complex situations like this is the ability to make speedy decisions.

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