SENTENCE COMPLETION EXERCISE 1 – 50 MCQs

Q.1
Correct option: D. sensational
Explanation: The word “sensational” means causing great public interest or excitement, which fits the context of a discovery that earned the scientist an honor. The other options—sensual (relating to physical pleasure), sensuous (appealing to the senses), and sentimental (evoking emotions)—do not convey the impact of a significant scientific discovery.

Q.2
Correct option: A. famishing
Explanation: “Famishing” means suffering from extreme hunger, which explains why the subjects were reduced to skeletons. The other options—longing, craving, and impinging—do not specifically indicate starvation.

Q.3
Correct option: A. incentives
Explanation: Tax “incentives” are benefits provided by the government to encourage certain behaviors, such as producing quality goods. “Resources,” “structures,” and “revenues” do not fit the context of motivating market creation.

Q.4
Correct option: B. dissolute
Explanation: A “dissolute” lifestyle refers to moral laxity, which contrasts with professions of virtue. The other options—compromising (flexible), tremulous (nervous), and equable (calm)—do not imply moral inconsistency.

Q.5
Correct option: B. on
Explanation: The correct preposition to use with “congratulated” is “on,” as in “congratulated on his success.” The other prepositions are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Q.6
Correct option: B. upon
Explanation: The phrase “attended upon” means to take care of someone, which fits the context of servants caring for him during illness. The other prepositions do not convey this meaning.

Q.7
Correct option: A. hanging about
Explanation: “Hanging about” means loitering or waiting idly, which describes the young men waiting for the coffee bar to open. The other phrases—hanging on (persisting), hanging back (hesitating), and hanging out (spending time)—do not fit as well.

Q.8
Correct option: C. layout
Explanation: The “layout” refers to the arrangement or design of the paper, which the new owners changed. “Outlook,” “outlet,” and “outlay” do not relate to the design of a publication.

Q.9
Correct option: C. elated
Explanation: “Elated” means extremely happy, which matches the emotion of hearing good news. The other options—effervescent (bubbly), enamored (in love), and embittered (resentful)—do not fit.

Q.10
Correct option: C. prodigy
Explanation: A “prodigy” is someone with exceptional talent, especially at a young age, which fits Jagan’s mathematical ability. The other options—primeval (ancient), prodigal (wasteful), and profligate (reckless)—are unrelated.

Q.11
Correct option: D. yet
Explanation: “Yet” is used to contrast two ideas (being poor but honest). “Still” and “nevertheless” could also work, but “but” is redundant after “though.”

Q.12
Correct option: B. ashamed
Explanation: A son unable to look his father in the face likely feels “ashamed.” The other options—arrogant, guilty, and timid—do not specifically imply shame.

Q.13
Correct option: C. nominal
Explanation: A “nominal” price means a very low or symbolic amount, which fits the context of a senior employee benefit. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Q.14
Correct option: C. helped
Explanation: “Helped” is the most straightforward and appropriate verb for describing support during a tragedy. The other options—boosted, parked, and supported—are less precise.

Q.15
Correct option: A. sore
Explanation: A “sore” finger indicates pain from being caught in a door. “Injured,” “bruised,” and “wounded” imply more severe damage, which may not be the case here.

Q.16
Correct option: C. prosperity
Explanation: The analogy compares opposites: beauty to ugliness, so adversity (hardship) should pair with “prosperity” (success). The other options do not represent opposites.

Q.17
Correct option: A. that he should bring a glass of water
Explanation: This is the grammatically correct indirect command. The other options are either incomplete or use incorrect structures.

Q.18
Correct option: A. compensation
Explanation: “Compensation” refers to payment for loss or damage, which fits the context. “Punishment,” “amends,” and “redress” imply different connotations.

Q.19
Correct option: B. window
Explanation: A “window” provides a view of the bay, making it the correct choice. “Nadir,” “vicinity,” and “zenith” are unrelated to the context.

Q.20
Correct option: D. subterfuge
Explanation: “Subterfuge” means deceit, which contrasts with being an honest man. The other options—charm, diplomacy, and logic—are neutral or positive.

Q.21
Correct option: A. In
Explanation: The correct phrase is “in the event of,” meaning “if this happens.” The other prepositions do not fit this idiomatic expression.

Q.22
Correct option: D. capacious
Explanation: “Capacious” means spacious, describing areas where travelers linger. “Commodious” (roomy) could also work, but “extensive” and “capricious” are less fitting.

Q.23
Correct option: A. incubus
Explanation: An “incubus” is a nightmare or oppressive force, fitting the context of a terrible night. The other options—debility, obsession, and delusion—do not specifically describe a sleep disturbance.

Q.24
Correct option: B. plaintively
Explanation: “Plaintively” means sounding sad, which aligns with seeking sympathy. The other options—glibly (smoothly), didactically (instructively), and ominously (threateningly)—do not fit.

Q.25
Correct option: B. swamped
Explanation: “Swamped” means overwhelmed, which fits the context of economic difficulties. The other options—vexed (annoyed), saturated (filled), and engrossed (absorbed)—are less appropriate.

Q.26
Correct option: B. sensitive
Explanation: A “sensitive” person is prone to catching colds easily. The other options—sober, sincere, and sensible—do not relate to physical susceptibility.

Q.27
Correct option: C. rages
Explanation: “Rages” means to continue violently, which fits the revolution’s ongoing intensity. The other options—ambles (walks slowly), edges (moves cautiously), and trudges (walks wearily)—are less fitting.

Q.28
Correct option: C. broke down
Explanation: “Broke down” means stopped working, which describes the car’s failure. The other phrasal verbs—broke up (ended), broke into (entered forcibly), and broke off (stopped abruptly)—do not fit.

Q.29
Correct option: A. looking for
Explanation: “Looking for” means searching, which fits the context of searching in a cupboard. The other phrasal verbs are unrelated.

Q.30
Correct option: D. atrophied
Explanation: “Atrophied” means wasted away due to disuse, which describes muscle damage. The other options—invigorated, elongated, and contracted—are incorrect.

Q.31
Correct option: D. repercussions
Explanation: “Repercussions” means widespread consequences, fitting the aftermath of the assassination. The other options—consternations (dismay), reprisals (retaliation), and concatenations (links)—are less suitable.

Q.32
Correct option: A. pariah
Explanation: A “pariah” is an outcast, which matches being cast out from the community. The other options—prodigal (wasteful), prodigy (talented), and ascetic (self-disciplined)—do not fit.

Q.33
Correct option: C. probably
Explanation: “Probably” suggests likelihood, which fits the context of the pilot’s oversight. The other adverbs—hurriedly, scarcely, and likely—are less appropriate.

Q.34
Correct option: D. brute
Explanation: The analogy contrasts non-violence (saints) with violence (“brute,” meaning savage). The other options—ignorant, haughty, and coward—do not represent opposites.

Q.35
Correct option: D. have been
Explanation: “Have been” is the present perfect tense, indicating a continuous fondness since childhood. The other options are grammatically incorrect.

Q.36
Correct option: B. slipping
Explanation: “Slipping” suggests instability, which fits the feeling described. The other options—smashing, sinking, and bursting—are too extreme.

Q.37
Correct option: D. pulled it off
Explanation: “Pulled it off” means succeeded despite difficulty, which fits the context. The other phrasal verbs do not convey this meaning.

Q.38
Correct option: A. realistic
Explanation: A “realistic” price is fair and practical, which motivated the decision to sell. The other options—true, correct, and exact—are less fitting.

Q.39
Correct option: D. Hopes for the best
Explanation: “Keeping fingers crossed” is an idiom meaning hoping for a positive outcome. The other options misinterpret the phrase.

Q.40
Correct option: A. Departure
Explanation: “Departure” means moving away from, which fits the context of moral decline. The other options—opprobrium (disgrace), obsession, and declivity (slope)—are incorrect.

Q.41
Correct option: A. handed down
Explanation: “Handed down” means passed through generations, which fits the legend’s transmission. The other phrasal verbs do not fit.

Q.42
Correct option: A. on
Explanation: The correct preposition is “smiled on,” meaning fortune favored him. The other prepositions are incorrect.

Q.43
Correct option: C. bitterness
Explanation: The controversy would create “bitterness” (resentment) between communities. The other options—doubt, revenge, and amity (friendship)—are less likely.

Q.44
Correct option: C. sparsely
Explanation: “Sparsely” means thinly populated, which fits the context of adequate grazing land. The other options are unrelated.

Q.45
Correct option: D. about
Explanation: The phrase “came about” means happened, which fits the prediction. The other prepositions do not fit this idiomatic expression.

Q.46
Correct option: C. ecological
Explanation: An “ecological” study examines environmental influences, which fits the context. The other options—numismatic (coins), epigraphic (inscriptions), and anthropological (human culture)—are unrelated.

Q.47
Correct option: C. more
Explanation: “More competitive” is the correct comparative form, indicating increasing competition. The other options are grammatically incorrect.

Q.48
Correct option: B. denied
Explanation: “Denied” means refused to admit, which fits the accused’s statement. The other options—declaimed, rejected, and refused—are less precise.

Q.49
Correct option: C. Taciturn
Explanation: “Taciturn” means reserved or silent, which describes Jones’s behavior. The other options—pellucid (clear), stagnant, and garrulous (talkative)—are incorrect.

Q.50
Correct option: C. hedonistic
Explanation: A “hedonistic” age prioritizes pleasure, which fits the context. The other options—propitious (favorable), sporadic (irregular), and corrupt—are less fitting.