Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

Here are the correct answers to the vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks from HSLC Exam Questions year-wise:


1. HSLC – 1998

(a) Today the climate of Shillong is pleasant. (weather/ climate)

Climate: the general weather conditions of a place.
(Weather: daily atmospheric condition.)

(b) Both the parties came to an amicable settlement. (amicable/amiable)

Amicable: friendly and peaceful.
(Amiable: having a friendly personality.)

2. HSLC – 1999

(a) My warnings had no effect on the boy. (affect/effect)

Effect: result or outcome.
(Affect: to influence.)

(b) He could not adapt himself to the new situation. (adopt/ adapt)

Adapt: to adjust or become suitable.
(Adopt: to take something as one’s own.)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

3. HSLC – 2000

(a) He has easy access to the ministers. (excess/access)

Access: the right or ability to approach or use.
(Excess: more than needed.)

(b) Hundreds of soldiers were wounded in the battle. (wounded/injured)

Wounded: injured by weapon.
(Injured: harmed physically, not necessarily by weapon.)

4. HSLC – 2001

(a) The sale in my shop is not good today. (sell/sale)

Sale: the act of selling something.
(Sell: to exchange something for money.)

(b) He speaks good English. (says/speaks)

Speaks: uses spoken language.
(Says: to utter words or statements.)

5. HSLC – 2002

(a) It is not proper to look through an open window. (see/look)

Look: to direct your eyes.
(See: to perceive with the eyes.)

(b) His parents’ warning had no effect on him. (affect/effect)

→ (Same meaning as earlier.)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

6. HSLC – 2003

(a) The old man knew that his death was imminent. (imminent/eminent)

Imminent: about to happen very soon.
(Eminent: famous or respected.)

(b) Several boats sank in the river during the storm. (drowned/sank)

Sank: went below water surface.
(Drowned: died underwater.)

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7. HSLC – 2004

(a) I wish I had taken your advice. (hope/wish)

Wish: to express regret or desire.
(Hope: to expect something to happen.)

(b) He will leave for England shortly. (shortly/recently)

Shortly: very soon.
(Recently: not long ago.)

8. HSLC – 2005

(a) August 15 is a historic day for the Indians. (historic/historical)

Historic: important in history.
(Historical: related to history.)

 

(b) He will lose marks for his illegible handwriting. (eligible/illegible)

Illegible: not readable.
(Eligible: qualified.)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

9. HSLC – 2006

(a) An eminent writer was invited as the chief guest. (eminent/imminent)

Eminent: well-known and respected.
(Imminent: about to happen.)

(b) A man of principle is respected by all. (principal principle)

Principle: a moral rule.
(Principal: head of a school, or main.)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

10. HSLC – 2007

(a) My advice had little effect on the boy. (afffect/effect)

→ (Same as above)

(b) He was loved by all for his amiable nature. (amiable/amicable)

Amiable: having a friendly nature.
(Amicable: friendly (usually between groups).)

11. HSLC – 2008

(a) His handwriting is illegible. (eligible/illegible)

→ (Same as earlier)

(b) No body likes your childish behaviour. (childlike/childish)

Childish: silly or immature.
(Childlike: innocent like a child.)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

12. HSLC – 2009

(a) The woman narrated the incident briefly. (shortly/briefly)

Briefly: in a short time or few words.
(Shortly: soon.)

(b) Her father was an eminent physician. (eminent/imminent)

→ (Same as earlier)

13. HSLC – 2010

(a) Our family deals in dairy products. (diary/dairy)

Dairy: milk products.
(Diary: personal notebook.)

(b) He became popular because of his amiable nature. (amiable/amicable)

→ (Same as earlier)

(c) The lady could not thread the needle because of her poor eye sight. (old age/weak health/poor eye sight)

Poor eyesight: weak vision.
(Other options: not accurate.)

(d) She does not read newspapers as she has no time. (watches T. V./can’nt read/has no time)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025


¤ Frame sentence using using one pair from each to show the difference in meaning:

14. H.S.L.C. 2011

 

🔹 14. H.S.L.C. 2011

(a) lose / loose

Meaning: Lose = to be unable to find or fail to win
         Loose = not tight or free from attachment

  • If you lose your keys, you won’t be able to enter the house.

  • This belt is too loose to hold up my pants.


(b) rise / raise

Meaning: Rise = to go up (no object)
         Raise = to lift something (needs an object)

  • The sun will rise at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow.

  • Please raise your hand if you have a question.


(c) sight / site

Meaning: Sight = the ability to see or something seen
         Site = a location or place

  • The sunset from the hilltop was a beautiful sight.

  • This is the site of the new shopping mall.


🔹 15. H.S.L.C. 2012

(a) eligible / illegible

Meaning: Eligible = qualified or allowed
         Illegible = unreadable

  • She is eligible to vote in the election.

  • His handwriting is illegible.


(b) accept / except

Meaning: Accept = to receive or agree
         Except = not including

  • I accept your apology.

  • Everyone was invited except John.

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025


(c) altar / alter

Meaning: Altar = a sacred table used in worship
         Alter = to change

  • The couple got married at the church altar.

  • You need to alter this dress to make it fit.


🔹 16. H.S.L.C. 2013

(a) diary / dairy

Meaning: Diary = a journal
         Dairy = place or product related to milk

  • She writes her secrets in her diary.

  • We visited a dairy to see how cheese is made.


(b) effect / affect

Meaning: Effect = result (noun)
         Affect = to influence (verb)

  • The medicine had a quick effect on the pain.

  • Bad weather can affect your mood.


(c) site / cite

Meaning: Site = location
         Cite = to refer to (source or example)

  • This is the site of the ancient ruins.

  • You must cite sources in your research paper.

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025


🔹 17. H.S.L.C. 2014

(a) principle / principal

Meaning: Principle = a rule or belief
         Principal = head of a school or main person/thing

  • He lives by strong moral principles.

  • The principal of our school is retiring next year.


(b) site / cite

Meaning: (Same as above in 2013)
         Site = location
         Cite = to refer to

  • The construction site was fenced off.

  • She was asked to cite examples during the debate.


(c) adopt / adapt

Meaning: Adopt = to take up or accept
         Adapt = to adjust or modify

  • They decided to adopt a puppy from the shelter.

  • You must adapt to changes in life.


18. HSLC – 2015

(a) The Brahmaputra has changed its course. (Coarse/Course)

Course: path/flow.
(Coarse: rough.)

(b) Sankardev was an eminent scholar. (eminent/imminent)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

19. HSLC – 2016

(a) My warning had no effect on the boy. (affect/effect)
(b) He refused to accept the money. (refused/denied)

Refused: said no.
(Denied: said something is not true.)

20. HSLC – 2017

(a) Rose smells sweet. (sweetly/ sweet)

Sweet is adjective.
(Sweetly is adverb.)

(b) Her handwriting is illegible. (illegible/eligible)

21. HSLC – 2018

(a) Mr. John will come to Guwahati shortly. (recently/shortly).
(b) Popular criticism has no effect on the politicians. (effect/affect)

22. HSLC – 2019

(a) She narrated the matter briefly. (shortly/briefly).
(b) Please listen to what he says. (listen/hear)

Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

23. HSLC – 2020

(a) The tiger is a beast of prey. (pray/prey)

Prey: animal hunted.
(Pray: to worship.)

(b) This medicine will relieve you of your pain. (relief/relieve)

Relieve: reduce pain.
(Relief: noun form.)

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24. HSLC – 2022

(a) Nobody likes his childish behaviour. (child-like/ childish)
(b) The two men arrived at an amiable settlement. (amiable / amicable)

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Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025

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