SENTENCE COMPLETION EXERCISE 3 – 50 MCQs

Q.1
Correct option: A. condense
Explanation: “Condense” means to reduce information to a shorter form, fitting the context of compressing material into few pages. Other options—contract (shrink), compact (compress physically), abstract (summarize theoretically)—are less precise.

Q.2
Correct option: A. faze
Explanation: “Faze” means to disturb or deter someone, which aligns with the author’s unaffected confidence. Other options—disconcert (unsettle), threaten, worry—are stronger and less idiomatic here.

Q.3
Correct option: B. wading
Explanation: “Wading through” implies laboriously examining records, fitting the authorities’ task. Other options—waxing (growing), studying (neutral), scratching (superficial)—are less appropriate.

Q.4
Correct option: B. devoted
Explanation: “Devoted to” means dedicated exclusively to games/sports. Other options—conferred (granted), entrusted (assigned), dedicated (similar but less common in this context)—are less natural.

Q.5
Correct option: B. consideration
Explanation: “Consideration” for others’ feelings reflects honorable behavior. Other options—contempt (disdain), concern (worry), complacence (self-satisfaction)—are negative or irrelevant.

Q.6
Correct option: A. communicate
Explanation: A universal language would ease “communication” with foreigners. Other options—transact (business), exchange (items), deal (negotiate)—are narrower in scope.

Q.7
Correct option: C. distinct
Explanation: “Distinct possibility” means a clear likelihood. Other options—clear (obvious), sound (logical), high (great)—are less idiomatic.

Q.8
Correct option: B. right
Explanation: Attaining the age of 21 grants the legal “right” to vote. Other options—permission (informal), authority (power), claim (demand)—are incorrect.

Q.9
Correct option: A. managed
Explanation: “Managed the transition” implies successful adaptation. Other options—planned, arranged, tried—lack the connotation of overcoming challenges.

Q.10
Correct option: B. prohibit
Explanation: The government would “prohibit” fraudulent research details. Other options—conceal (hide), delay (postpone), restrict (limit)—are weaker.

Q.11
Correct option: D. elated, accepted
Explanation: Sankar felt “elated” (overjoyed) when his scheme was “accepted.” Other options—disconsolate (sad)/approved, energetic/rejected—contradict the context.

Q.12
Correct option: B. reluctant, disappoint
Explanation: “Reluctant to disappoint” explains granting the request despite hesitation. Other options—unwilling/please, sure/displease—are illogical.

Q.13
Correct option: B. pleased, over
Explanation: “Pleased to have him over” means happy about his presence. Other options—wonderful/again, happy/arrive—are grammatically awkward.

Q.14
Correct option: C. expertise, derivative
Explanation: His technical “expertise” contrasts with books being “derivative” (unoriginal). Other options—dependence/indicative, knowledge/ignorant—are mismatched.

Q.15
Correct option: B. escape, arrested
Explanation: He “escaped” multiple times but was finally “arrested.” Other options—abscond/kidnapped, defend/acquitted—are illogical.

Q.16
Correct option: A. added, to
Explanation: “Added another feather to his cap” is an idiom meaning achieved further success. Other options are non-idiomatic.

Q.17
Correct option: D. ignorance, wrong
Explanation: Acting in “ignorance” led to the “wrong” course. Other options—bewilderment/appropriate, hurry/diversified—are contradictory.

Q.18
Correct option: C. penalty, low
Explanation: A “low penalty” would fail to improve collection. Other options—punishment/harsh, fine/severe—are opposite in meaning.

Q.19
Correct option: D. fail, want
Explanation: Systems “fail” for “want” (lack) of public support. Other options—launch/paucity, succeed/reason—are illogical.

Q.20
Correct option: A. accused, fast
Explanation: “Accused of playing fast and loose” means acting irresponsibly. Other options—complained/thick, innocent/false—are non-idiomatic.

Q.21
Correct option: A. impassive
Explanation: An “impassive” manner means remaining calm during debate. Other options—impassioned (emotional), impassionate (incorrect word)—are incorrect.

Q.22
Correct option: A. impatient
Explanation: “Impatient” means eager for vacation to begin. “Unpatient” and “inpatient” are incorrect forms.

Q.23
Correct option: B. impartial
Explanation: “Impartial” means unbiased, essential for hearing both sides. “Unpartial” and “disparital” are incorrect.

Q.24
Correct option: B. impassioned
Explanation: An “impassioned” speech is emotionally charged. “Impassive” (unemotional) and “passioned” (incorrect form) are wrong.

Q.25
Correct option: A. disapprove
Explanation: “Disapprove of” is the correct phrase. “Unapproved” and “inapprove” are incorrect forms.

Q.26
Correct option: B. discomfort
Explanation: “Discomfort” means mild pain from stitches. “Uncomfort” and “incomfort” are incorrect.

Q.27
Correct option: C. disconnected
Explanation: A “disconnected” plot lacks coherence. “Unconnected” (separate) and “ill-connected” (awkward) are less fitting.

Q.28
Correct option: A. impeccable
Explanation: “Impeccable” means flawless. “Impeccable” and “impeccable” are repeated typos.

Q.29
Correct option: B. discontented
Explanation: “Discontented” means dissatisfied with life. “Uncontented” (rare) and “miscontented” (incorrect) are wrong.

Q.30
Correct option: A. impenetrable
Explanation: An “impenetrable” barrier cannot be passed. “Impenetrable” and “dispenetrable” are incorrect.

Q.31
Correct option: B. discredited
Explanation: “Discredited” means damaged his reputation. “Uncredited” (unacknowledged) and “miscredited” (incorrect) are wrong.

Q.32
Correct option: A. imperceptible
Explanation: “Imperceptible” means too slight to notice. “Imperceptible” and “disperceptible” are incorrect.

Q.33
Correct option: C. Podium, toppled
Explanation: He spoke from a “podium” and “toppled” (fell). Other options—stage/declined, high/fell—are less precise.

Q.34
Correct option: B. Dazed, confused
Explanation: Economists were “dazed and confused” by the data. Other options—informed/educated, surprised/posted—are illogical.

Q.35
Correct option: A. Chaos, influence
Explanation: “Chaos” (disorder) and “influence” fit urban sprawl’s impact. Other options—aesthetics/gratify, symmetry/mollify—are unrelated.

Q.36
Correct option: D. Against, contracting
Explanation: Vaccinate “against” a disease to avoid “contracting” it. Other options—for/contacting—are incorrect.

Q.37
Correct option: A. Recommended, revamp
Explanation: The panel “recommended a revamp” (overhaul). Other options—resisted/haul up, contested/statute—are illogical.

Q.38
Correct option: D. congestion
Explanation: “Congestion” at ports justifies satellite ports. Other options—density, containment—are unrelated.

Q.39
Correct option: A. attempt
Explanation: “Attempt” to scale the peak failed. Other options—desire, anxiety—are abstract.

Q.40
Correct option: B. inspired
Explanation: Speeches “inspired” dedication. Other options—forced, instigated—are negative.

Q.41
Correct option: A. implement
Explanation: The government aims to “implement” (execute) the accord. Other options—invest, practice—are incorrect.

Q.42
Correct option: B. declined
Explanation: Mortality rate “declined” (decreased). Other options—retarded (delayed), contracted—are incorrect.

Q.43
Correct option: A. patience
Explanation: Remaining serene requires “patience.” Other options—strength, courage—are less specific.

Q.44
Correct option: A. notion
Explanation: A “notion” is a vague idea. Other options—expression, imagination—are less fitting.

Q.45
Correct option: B. increased
Explanation: Profitability “increased” under the manager. Other options—arisen, developed—are less precise.

Q.46
Correct option: D. accidental
Explanation: An “accidental” meeting is unplanned. Other options—organized, intentional—are opposite.

Q.47
Correct option: A. impart
Explanation: Institutes “impart” (share) knowledge. Other options—indicate, apply—are incorrect.

Q.48
Correct option: B. pretext
Explanation: Digging roads on a “pretext” (false reason) complicates traffic. Other options—aspect, intention—are unrelated.

Q.49
Correct option: D. commodity
Explanation: Man is a “commodity” (tradable entity) in the labor market. Other options—guilt, possibility—are incorrect.

Q.50
Correct option: B. platitudes
Explanation: “Platitudes” are clichés that sound lofty but lack substance. Other options—aphorisms (wise sayings), bombast (pompous speech)—are less fitting.