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:
(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.)
(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
(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.)
(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.)
(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
(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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(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.)
(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
(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.)
(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).)
(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
(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)
(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
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.
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.
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.
Meaning: Eligible = qualified or allowed
Illegible = unreadable
✅ She is eligible to vote in the election.
✅ His handwriting is illegible.
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
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.
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.
Meaning: Effect = result (noun)
Affect = to influence (verb)
✅ The medicine had a quick effect on the pain.
✅ Bad weather can affect your mood.
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
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.
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.
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.
(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
(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.)
(a) Rose smells sweet. (sweetly/ sweet)
→ Sweet is adjective.
(Sweetly is adverb.)
(b) Her handwriting is illegible. (illegible/eligible)
(a) Mr. John will come to Guwahati shortly. (recently/shortly).
(b) Popular criticism has no effect on the politicians. (effect/affect)
(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
(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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(a) Nobody likes his childish behaviour. (child-like/ childish)
(b) The two men arrived at an amiable settlement. (amiable / amicable)
Vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks of HSLC Exam Questions from 1998-2025 pdf
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